Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

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Local government

Our research assesses the performance of local government services and how to improve them.

Local government is a key priority for any government. Our research, events and commentary analyse changes to funding and demand for social care and neighbourhood services, and the impact of government policies on performance and on the workforce that delivers them.

We assess how the performance varies between different parts of the country, explain the challenges facing social care and neighbourhood services, and explain the local government system in England.

Public Services Performance Tracker

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Fixing the children’s social care market: Performance Tracker Local

Many children live in placements that do not meet their needs. The government’s reforms are promising, but rely on more joined-up public services.

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