Austerity measures clawed back £21 billion over the last parliament with deeper cuts still on the horizon. With five years of austerity already under our belts, it is becoming apparent that there are fewer quick-fire opportunities to address waste and identify efficiencies. This e-guide by Civica explores how transforming the way we do things can effectively deliver the savings demanded by the new Government, align with its goal to permanently shrink the size of the state, while devolving powers to local authorities.​