New world of risk: change for good

This report by Ipsos and Zurich Municipal captures opinion and perceptions of the risk landscape facing local government from three perspectives.

The UK public sector is currently undergoing significant transformation. Those responsible for delivering public services are having to adapt in times of austerity and increasing demands.

This report by Ipsos and Zurich Municipal captures opinion and perceptions of the risk landscape facing local government from three perspectives: chief executives and board level directors within local government, risk managers and the general public. New world of risk: change for good offers a unique analysis of the risks facing local government now and in the near future.

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Technical note

  • Ipsos interviewed 70 chief executives and board level directors within local government. Interviews were conducted on the telephone and fieldwork was conducted between 18 March and 11 April 2014.
  • In addition, Ipsos conducted qualitative interviews with 11 risk management professionals in local government.
  • Ipsos interviewed 997 adults aged 15+ in Great Britain, conducting interviews face to face using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). Fieldwork was conducted between 11 and 17 April 2014.
  • Data are weighted to region, social grade of chief income earner, respondent age, respondent working status, and gender. Percentage results may not add up to 100 due to multiple responses, computer rounding or some respondents not having a view.

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