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Leicestershire Council Spends £1.4M on Cost Review Amid Criticism

11/5/2025

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Leicestershire County Council will pay £1.4 million to Newton (the consultancy firm) for a review of its £1.3 billion annual spend to address a £90 million gap.
Dan Harrison, council leader, says the review will uncover significant savings.
Opposition councillors criticize the decision.
They argue in-house teams could do the work for free and seek fair government funding.
Critics note the council's history of achieving savings without external help.

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Story summary

Leicestershire County Council will pay £1.4 million to Newton (the consultancy firm) for a review of its £1.3 billion annual spend to address a £90 million gap.
Dan Harrison, council leader, says the review will uncover significant savings.
Opposition councillors criticize the decision.
They argue in-house teams could do the work for free and seek fair government funding.
Critics note the council's history of achieving savings without external help.