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However, if we are going to succeed in getting proposals on the table in Europe, and if we are going to build new bridges, we must be clear what our negotiating stance is.
The other problem is that we will not know that the culture has changed until we get there. There will be a transitional period between making the new act and secondary legislation and preparing the strategic and local development plans under the new regime—particularly for authorities that require to come together in new forms.
That is taking some time, although CIPFA is getting on with it well. The earliest likely date is 2004—in our view, that should also be the latest date.
Service provision is restricted by lack of resources, about which members may already know. We are trying to get a funding strategy off the ground and to get support for it.
We will certainly make them aware if we get dates. The idea of a pre and post-council briefing is excellent as far as the December meeting is concerned.
We will certainly make them aware if we get dates. The idea of a pre and post-council briefing is excellent as far as the December meeting is concerned.
In other words, courts were saying, "If we place people who are on probation on community service orders, they must get those services." The position for children's services is different.