Could LGR trigger the great district spending spree?

With Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) still in its early stages, once a consensus begins to form, could district councils be tempted to dip into their hard-earned reserves?

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All 21 two-tier areas in England have been asked to submit progress reports outlining developments since proposals for new unitary authorities were put forward.

Could LGR trigger the great district spending spree?

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