They have a flashy name. They offer Transformation made easy. But they do not come cheap. Ignite cost Taunton Deane and West Somerset a jaw-dropping £1,210,000 to devise a cock-eyed scheme which failed to live up to any of their ridiculous promises:
“In challenging times lies the opportunity for a fundamental shift in thinking about the way councils operate: to ‘future-proof’ them against the challenges of the modern era without cutting front line services. Savings of 20-25% can be unlocked through the adoption of a more strategic approach through developing: A new organisational model; slick customer journeys and processes; an integrated technology platform; flexible staff and culture.”