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Local Government Services Market Review 2007

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Contents :: 15 Chapters

Table of Contents

The table of contents below is for Local Government Services 2007

Executive Summary

1. Industry Overview

Report Coverage

Report Structure

Other Recent Key Note Reports

Report Background

Economic Trends

Population

Table.1: Uk Resident Population Estimates By Sex (000), Mid-years-2006

Gross Domestic Product

Table.2: Uk Gross Domestic Product At Current And Annual Prices (£m),-2006

Inflation

Table.3: Uk Rate Of Inflation (%),-2006

Unemployment

Table.4: Actual Number Of Unemployed Persons In The Uk (million),-2006

Household Disposable Income

Table.5: Uk Household Disposable Income Per Capita (£),-2006

Market Size

Table.6: Net Current Expenditure By Local Authorities In Great Britain By Sector At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure By Local Authorities In Great Britain By Sector (%), Year Endingst March

Market Segmentation

Standard Industrial Classification

Market Sectors

Local Government Structure

Organisational Structure

England

Scotland And Wales

Northern Ireland

Democratic Control

Service Provision

Table.7: Responsibility For Major Local Government Services In England,

Council Service Delivery

Sources Of Local-authority Funds

Central Government Grants

Local Taxes

Other Sources Of Finance

Local-authority Expenditure

Size Of Local Authorities

Number Of Local Authorities

Table.8: Number Of Local Authorities In The Uk By Type And Country,

Employment

Table.9: Employment By Local Authorities In The Uk � Headcount And Full-time Equivalent (000),-2006

Table.10: Employee Jobs In Local Government In Great Britain By Sector By Sex And Type Of Contract (000 And %),

Key Trends

The Role Of Local Government

The Lyons Inquiry

Local Government White Paper

Local Area Agreements

Local-authority Finance

Local-authority Performance

Best Value

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Comprehensive Area Assessment

Beacon Councils

Public/private Partnerships

European Legislation

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Association Of Scottish Community Councils

Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy

Convention Of Scottish Local Authorities

Local Government Association

National Association Of Local Councils

One Voice Wales

Welsh Local Government Association

2. Pest Analysis

Introduction

Political Factors

Terrorism

The Provision Of Public Services � The Political Dimension

Economic Factors

Gross Domestic Product

Are Local Government Services Recession-proof?

Inflation, Unemployment And International Trade

The March Budget

Social Factors

Demographic Trends

Environmental Protection

Social And Employment Legislation

Technological Factors

Technological Development

Information Technology

E-government

Other It Applications

3. Key Note Primary Research

Introduction

Overview Of Results

Table.1: Rating Of Local Government Services In Great Britain (% Of Respondents),

Rating Of Individual Services

Education

Table.2: Rating Of Local Government Education Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.3: Rating Of Local Government Education Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

Social Services

Table.4: Rating Of Local Government Social Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.5: Rating Of Local Government Social Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

Housing

Table.6: Rating Of Local Government Housing Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.7: Rating Of Local Government Housing Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

Emergency Services

Table.8: Rating Of Local Government Emergency Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.9: Rating Of Local Government Emergency Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

Environmental Services

Table.10: Rating Of Local Government Environmental Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.11: Rating Of Local Government Environmental Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

Highways And Transport

Table.12: Rating Of Local Government Highways And Transport Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.13: Rating Of Local Government Highways And Transport Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

Leisure Services

Table.14: Rating Of Local Government Leisure Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Good And Average (% Of Respondents),

Table.15: Rating Of Local Government Leisure Services In Great Britain By Socio-demographic Group � Bad (% Of Respondents),

4. Competitive Structure

The Marketplace

Market Leaders

Accord Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

Biffa Plc

Company Structure

Financial Results

Liberata Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

London Underground Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

National Car Parks Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

Nord Anglia Education Plc

Company Structure

Financial Results

Serco Group Plc

Company Structure

Financial Results

Sita Holdings Uk Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

Sodexho Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

Veolia Environmental Services (uk) Plc

Company Structure

Financial Results

Veolia Es Cleanaway (uk) Ltd

Company Structure

Financial Results

Other Companies

Outside Suppliers

Marketing Activity

Advertising Expenditure

Table.1: Main Media Advertising Expenditure By Selected Local Authorities (£000), And

Exhibitions, Conferences And Trade Shows

5. Education

Definition

Key Trends

Local Area Agreements

Sector Performance

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Beacon Councils

Public/private Partnerships

Education And Inspections Act

School Meals Provision

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Education Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Education Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

Private-sector Involvement

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Association Of Directors Of Children's Services

British Educational Leadership, Management & Administration Society

National Governors Association

Other Bodies

Major Players

Glasgow City Council

Manchester City Council

Nord Anglia Education Plc

Sodexho Ltd

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.2: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Education Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

6. Social Services

Definition

Key Trends

Local Area Agreements

Sector Performance

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Comprehensive Area Assessment

Beacon Councils

European Legislation

Private-sector Involvement

Social Work Inspection Agency

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Social Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Social Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Association Of Directors Of Adult Social Services

British Association Of Social Workers

Social Care Association

Social Care Institute For Excellence

Major Players

Careforce

Care Uk Plc

Foster Care Associates Ltd

Glasgow City Council

Hounslow Borough Council

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.2: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Social Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

7. Housing

Definition

Key Trends

Sector Performance

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Beacon Councils

Public/private Partnerships

European Legislation

Government Housing Policy

Communities England

Consultation On The Future Of Social Housing Regulation

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Housing Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Housing Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

Local-authority Housing

Voluntary-sector And Private-sector Housing

Private-sector Involvement

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Chartered Institute Of Housing

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Major Players

Birmingham City Council

English Churches Housing Group

Liberata Ltd

Southern Housing Group

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Table.2: Best Value Performance Indicators � Satisfaction Of Council-house Tenants With Housing Services In England By Type Of Authority And Type Of Tenant (% Of Tenants),/2007

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.3: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Housing Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

8. Emergency Services

Definition

Key Trends

Local Area Agreements

Sector Performance

Best Value

Fire And Rescue Authorities

Police Authorities

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Fire Authorities

County Councils

Beacon Councils

Public/private Partnerships

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Emergency Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Emergency Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

The Fire Service

The Police Service

Emergency Planning Services

Private-sector Involvement

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Association Of Chief Police Officers

Association Of Chief Police Officers In Scotland

Association Of Police Authorities

British Fire Services Association

Chief Fire Officers' Association

Emergency Planning Society

Institution Of Fire Engineers

Major Players

London Fire And Emergency Planning Authority

Metropolitan Police Authority

Thames Valley Police Authority

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.2: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Emergency Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

9. Environmental Services

Definition

Key Trends

Local Area Agreements

Sector Performance

Best Value

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Beacon Councils

Public/private Partnerships

European Legislation

Waste Strategy For England

Planning

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Environmental Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Environmental Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

Waste Collection And Disposal

Street Cleaning

Environmental Health

Trading Standards

Planning And Development Control

Cemeteries And Crematoria

Economic Development

Private-sector Involvement

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Chartered Institute Of Environmental Health

Chartered Institution Of Wastes Management

Environmental Services Association

Institute Of Environmental Management And Assessment

Institution Of Economic Development

Planning Officers Society

Royal Town Planning Institute

Town And Country Planning Association

Trading Standards Institute

Major Players

Biffa Plc

Sita Holdings Uk Ltd

Veolia Environmental Services (uk) Plc

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Table.2: Best Value Performance Indicators � Satisfaction With Local Government Environmental Services In England By Type Of Service And Type Of Authority (% Of Customers),/2007

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.3: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Environmental Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

10. Highways And Transport

Definition

Key Trends

Sector Performance

Best Value

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Beacon Councils

Public/private Partnerships

European Legislation

Local Transport Plans

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Highways And Transport Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Highways And Transport Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

Highways, Roads And Footpaths

Parking

Public Transport

Private-sector Involvement

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Association Of Transport Co-ordinating Officers

British Parking Association

Chartered Institute Of Logistics And Transport

Confederation Of Passenger Transport

Institute Of Highway Incorporated Engineers

Institution Of Highways And Transportation

Local Authority Road Safety Officers Association

Major Players

Accord Ltd

Arriva Plc

Firstgroup Plc

The Go-ahead Group Plc

National Car Parks Ltd

National Express Group Plc

Serco Group Plc

Stagecoach Group Plc

Transport For London

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Table.2: Best Value Performance Indicators � Satisfaction With Local Government Transport Services In England By Type Of Service And Type Of Authority (% Of Customers),/2007

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.3: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Highways And Transport Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

11. Leisure Services

Definition

Key Trends

Sector Performance

Best Value

Comprehensive Performance Assessment

Beacon Councils

Cultural Pathfinders

Public/private Partnerships

Regional Cultural Consortiums

The Impact Of Devolution

Market Size

Table.1: Net Current Expenditure On Leisure Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Figure.1: Net Current Expenditure On Leisure Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2006

Supply Structure

Main Subsectors

Sports Centres

Libraries

Parks And Open Spaces

Tourism

Culture And Heritage

Private-sector Involvement

Employment

Representative Associations And Professional Bodies

Association Of National Park Authorities

Chartered Institute Of Library And Information Professionals

Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association

Institute For Sport, Parks And Leisure

Institute Of Sport And Recreation Management

Museums Association

National Association Of Local Government Arts Officers

Tourism Management Institute

Major Players

Leisure Connection Ltd

Parkwood Holdings Plc

Slm Community Leisure Charitable Trust

Customer Behaviour And Opinion

Table.2: Best Value Performance Indicators � Satisfaction With Local Government Cultural And Recreational Services In England By Type Of Service And Type Of Authority (% Of Customers),/2007

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.3: Forecast Net Current Expenditure On Leisure Services By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011

12. A European Perspective

Government Structures Across The Eu

Local Government Within The Eu

European Charter Of Local Self-government

Powers And Responsibilities Of Local Government Authorities In The Eu

Role Of Local Government In Service Delivery

White Paper On Services Of General Interest

Impact Of The Services Directive

13. The Future

Introduction

The Uk Economy And Local Government Services

Table.1: Forecasts For The Uk Economy (% And Million),-2011

Forecasts/2007 To/2011

Table.2: Forecast Net Current Expenditure By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current And Constant/2006 Prices (£bn), Years Ending St March-2011

Market Growth

Figure.1: Actual And Forecast Net Current Expenditure By Local Authorities In Great Britain At Current Prices (£bn), Years Endingst March-2011