Thanks to David Ruse for informing the list of the exsistence of the LLCP
although list members might ask why it has taken nearly 3 years for this to
happen?
In the spirit of open and honest debate I would also like to bring to the
attention of list members the following points:
Instead of tapping into the existing knowledge and expertise within the sector
and taking on board some of the recommendations already outlined in the
numerous reports/studies already done on the subject, the London Cultural
Improvement Group, MLA London, Capital Ambitions and the LLCP Programme
Board have spent £249,000, or more, on consultants.
The programme constantly talks of improving the delivery of services to meet
customer needs but there has been no formal consultation with the public,
front-line staff or the unions.
The 2008 'Feasability Study' states "Benmarking of workforce should be
expected to identify areas for gains of between £1-£11m (1-10% of current
workforce), I accept that this is based on the 2008 study but we have been
denied access to the final version of the 'Workforce Benchmarking Study'
seemingly it is not in the public domain.
We are all aware of the imminent public service budget cuts and the need for
an improved and more efficient library service but how does the Programme
Board envisage pushing these improvements through with less professional
staff and in its own conclusion a lack of strong leadership?
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