Unfortunately this has rebounded on local authorities since, operating under the principle of he who pays the piper calls the tune, Central Government has been able to impose severe restrictions on local authority spending, not only by curbing the total amount of the grant, but also by penalising local authorities who exceed targets imposed by the Central Government.
Unfortunately this has rebounded on local authorities since, operating under the principle of he who pays the piper sings the song, Central Government has been able to impose severe restrictions on local authority spending, not only by curbing the total amount of the grant, but also by penalising local authorities who exceed targets imposed by the Central Government.