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Local Government Accountability

03 July 2025

Proposing MP
Jim McMahon Lab Co-op
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

At a Glance

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.
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