Amalgamation
Sir, — On the surface, all is now quiet on local government reorganisation. Understandably, the Government does not want this to become an election issue. So far, no-one has bothered to present a balance-sheet of the benefits and ills of small versus large councils; apparently, we morons are expected to take it on faith that bigger ones are better. As far as I can judge, two things are certain. One is that if Labour is re-elected amalgamations, forced if necessary, will proceed. The second is that, after amalgamation, those in once-small bodies will pay more for poorer services. As the National Party is committed to disbanding the Local Government Commission, support for that party seems to be the only option left for those wishing to remain under small local councils which are close to their ratepayers.—Yours, etc., JOHN WARHAM. July 3, 1987.
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