The government has released several documents today under its 10 year 'Local Vision' debate on the developing relationship between central and local government. Ideas include the development of 'local area agreements' for which there will be nine pilots in the English regions.
"Local Agreements will simplify funding streams, join up public services and give councils and other local delivery partners more flexibility. They will be structured around three key themes: children and young people; safer and stronger communities; and health and older people.Also published today is "A summary of research evidence on new council constitutions in local government."
Authorities and their partners will negotiate clear targets and outcomes for these areas with central government, but then will have the freedom to decide locally how best to achieve them."
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