House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Accountability
03 July 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Jim McMahon Lab Co-op Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister announces the launch of a new Local Government Outcomes Framework focusing on key outcomes like preventing homelessness and enhancing community safety.
- The Framework aims to provide local authorities with flexibility and certainty while measuring progress towards outcome delivery.
- Engagement from interested parties is sought to refine the measurement of each priority outcome during the consultation period.
Issue summary
The minister addresses the need for a new Local Government Outcomes Framework that will focus on key outcomes such as preventing homelessness and enhancing community safety.
Action requested
I am announcing the launch of a new Local Government Outcomes Framework to provide flexibility and certainty for local authorities, measure progress towards outcome delivery, and complement existing accountability systems. We are seeking engagement from interested parties to refine the measurement of each priority outcome during this period of consultation before finalizing the Framework.
Key facts
- Over £69 billion in funding is available through the Settlement.
- The new Local Government Outcomes Framework sets 15 outcomes for local authorities to deliver.
- Engagement with the sector and interested parties will run until April 2026 when the final Framework will be published.