23. Siyon De Alwis
Senior Development Consultant
Localism: What sort of
hand is local
government holding?
24. Siyon De Alwis
Senior Development Consultant
Responsibilities of Local officials
• Manage expectations
• Communicate
• Represent
• Mediate
• Understand resource implications
• Recognise the long haul
26. Siyon De Alwis
Senior Development Consultant
What is the role of Local
Government? A view from CLG
“The Government believes that strong local
government has a vital role to play in a landscape of
open public services – both as a direct commissioner
of services and as champion of all public services
across the locality.