BELMONT RURAL LETTERS

Aiming for centralised admin
with mini-satellite outreach
I agree with most of Andy Myatt's comments whilst noting that public sector remuneration is mainly set nationally.

Herefordshire's population is spread far and wide so costs of serving it are greater than more urban groupings. Herefordshire Council, The Primary Care Trust (now named NHSH for National Health Service Herefordshire) and The Hereford Hospital Trust are linking several of their services in attempt to improve efficiency and buying power.

The aim is also to centralise back office staff where possible and to create small satellite locality-based front counter offices throughout the county. As the hoped-for regeneration of the Oval takes place, I look forward to seeing police, housing officers and social workers caring for Belmont from a common base, improved front counter access and a tighter control on budgets.

Cllr Phil Edwards
Chairman of Overview & Scrutiny
Local member Belmont Ward
Herefordshire Council
February 28 2010

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