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What is the local performance framework?

The 2006 Local Government White Paper - Strong and Prosperous Communities - proposed a new performance framework for monitoring and regulating local government. This will replace Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessments. The aim is to reduce the inspection and monitoring burden placed on local government. Key elements of the new framework include:

For an explanation of how the new framework will operate, see: An Introduction to the Local Performance Framework - Delivering Better Outcomes for Local People, CLG November 2007.

Resources

The Energy Saving Trust has published guidance on Comprehensive Area Assessment and Local Area Agreements as they relate to NI 186 and some guidance on how best to take action to meet targets.