Pooling resources

摘要

Every day, we all benefit from the wide range of public services that are provided in our local communities. From keeping our streets dean and safe to enabling individuals to lead healthy, productive lives, many organisations play a part in delivering the multitude of services that help create strong, stable communities. In this era of fiscal austerity, it is essential to ensure that the public funds used to provide these services are spent in the most cost-effective way, and make a long-term positive difference to people's lives. By pooling distinct funding streams and integrating service delivery, community budgets are an effective way to meet this challenge.