I broadly agree.
I am dealing with both my District and County authorities in Derbyshire on almost a daily basis from my Parish Level.
County isn't brilliant yet but since Reform took control last year I have seen progress at a number of levels. Hence my hope of 9 mths elsewhere.
District officials are still somnambulant under the Labour majority so little hope there. Having said that we have one independent Councillor who nags and sits on desks until things are done. She is also County Councillor, takes the same approach but with Reform members also weighing in, it all helps. WE also have one Labour member who puts common sense before party!
LGR will make it worse and I guarantee will not produce the savings that the geniuses in Government predict. It will be the same staff too, just working from different offices and receiving relocation allowances....and working at the same supersonic speeds