Redbridge Council has once again been named one of the top ten most productive councils in the country – and the second most productive in London – highlighting the borough’s strong and sustainable performance across several service areas.
The announcement forms part of the latest IMPOWER Index, published by The Municipal Journal (The MJ). The Index assesses how effectively councils use every pound they spend, comparing areas fairly by taking account of local needs and challenges.
The study demonstrates how the council has managed money well over a number of years and continues to make good decisions for local residents. This year’s Index places greater weight on actual spend rather than budgeted spend, further reinforcing Redbridge’s record of careful budgeting and value for money.
The Index also shows that Redbridge’s core spending power is set to increase by 29% over the next three years, reflecting the success of the council’s sustained lobbying for fairer funding and direct engagement with Government ministers.
Cllr Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council, said: “Once again, the IMPOWER rankings show that we are leading the way when it comes to financial efficiency and productivity. I am pleased our continued pursuit of value for money and excellence has been independently recognised.
“The Index also reflects how our lobbying efforts with a Government that has listened have paid off. As a result, we have secured a significant boost to our core spending power over the next three years, helping us protect and invest in local services and infrastructure. One of my immediate priorities now will be to continue lobbying Government to secure funding to rebuild and reopen Broadmead Road Bridge.
“There is always more work to do, and we will continue to drive efficiencies, modernise as a council and ensure we are delivering good services for local residents.”
The IMPOWER report, produced in association with The Municipal Journal, evaluates productivity by comparing outcomes across a range of services against the level of spend.
