“Our new philosophy is rooted firmly in best practice,” said MLA’s CEO, Roy Clare.
“It’s about innovation and integration of services for all, and our new structure is designed to serve this need over and above professional divides.”
The changes are the result of extensive consultation across governmental and cultural sectors, with the aim being to set clear goals for the future. According to MLA the moves have won broad support from the sector.
MLA’s new focus sees it becoming the one agency responsible for promoting best practice and inspiring innovative and sustainable services. Changes detailed in the announcement include:
* A unified national organisation shaped to engage with local government
*Slimmed down staff structure
*Relocation of most functions away from London
*Costs cut, resources redeployed to support front line improvements
*Prioritisation of key projects that deliver the most impact
*Redundancies achieved through consultation and agreement
It’s been a complex, and at times, difficult phase in MLA development, explained Roy Clare: “The transition phase has been difficult for staff, and I regret that some posts have become redundant, but it was essential that we switched resources to front line purposes and strengthened our capacities overall.”