STV for
local elections would make
local elections more competitive, more democratic and
fairer, increasing the quality of councils and
councillors in the process.
F40 chair,
Councillor Ivan Ould, who is also Lead Member for Children's Services in Leicestershire, said: «F40 has become fundamental to the debate regarding
fair funding for all school children and
local authorities.
F40 chair,
Councillor Ivan Ould, who is also Lead Member for Children's Services in Leicestershire, said: «Broadly speaking the proposals appear to present a
fairer method of funding our schools but f40 will want to carefully assess the full implications, including the issue of
local flexibility and details about the transitional arrangements, before responding in detail to the consultation.