The results of a comprehensive shake up of council targets and priorities have been published and show the pattern of issues across England that councils will have to deal with over the next three years. The Government has more than halved local targets for councils from over 100 to just 35 to ensure more rigorous focus on what matters to local people and reduce bureaucracy.
The new targets are called Local Area Agreements (LAAs) and have been produced in consultation with those involved with providing services to the public. Also, each locality has specified priorities it feels will most improve the quality of life for its residents. LAAs apply to local authorities and a range of other local service providers.
To view the chosen priorities in every local area in England please see ...
Communities and Local Government website
August 2008