LGA Group responds to Audit Commission’s Doncaster report

John Ransford, chief Executive of the Local Government Association Group, has responded to the Audit Commission’s report into Doncaster Council.

He said:

“This is a brutally frank assessment of the huge difficulties that have beset Doncaster for many years. The situation is not acceptable, things must improve and we will play our full part in helping this happen. The LGA Group will work with the council, the Audit Commission and the Government to make sure that the people of Doncaster get a better deal.

“There are no quick fixes or easy solutions, but the LGA Group is determined to help set Doncaster on a course of improvement in the coming years. The temporary secondment of our Deputy Chief Executive, Jo Miller, to Doncaster and the appointment of Rob Whiteman as Chairman of the Emergency Advisory Board demonstrates the commitment of the local government sector to help improve services for people and the area.”