Reform's plan to save £45m over three years is revealed by leader

BUT OPPOSITION LEADER SAYS FIGURES ARE 'BUILT ON SAND'

- By LAUREN MONAGHAN

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE County Council has revealed how it plans to save at least £45 million over the next three years.

The Reform authority's leader, Councillor Mick Barton, says that figure could increase because the council's "efficiency review" was still ongoing.

In a cabinet meeting this month, it was noted how the authority intends to find £45.3 million in "mitigations" as it faces a £15.9 million budget shortfall by 2028/29.

In June, the Reform council embarked on its months-long efficiency review to see where it could save cash.

Revealing a breakdown of the savings figure to the Local democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) on Tuesday, Councillor Barton said the “£45 million-plus” figure was an initial projection of what could be saved over three years that could increase.

He said: "We've said £45 million plus, and that is still ongoing because the efficiency program review is still ongoing it's not finished yet.

"It won't be finished until probably December maybe even January. We're having a lot of meetings each month about it and going through each department to see where we can make better ways of working and make efficiencies."

A £21.28 million saving from adult social care and children's services is currently anticipated.