Local Government efficiencies

Of the £21.5bn overall target local government is responsible for £6.45bn

Local Government efficiencies chart

As independent bodies it will be for individual local authorities to consider how best to pursue efficiencies based on their individual local services. Targets have not been set for gains in individual local services. This will lead to the most effective and most efficient outcome.

It is in the interest of all local authorities to free up as much resource as possible to redirect to frontline services or to absorb pressures on council tax. Local services will retain any efficiency gains derived. Efficiency is about providing better services for the public while holding down required increases in council tax.

The Comprehensive Performance Assessment and, in particular, the Audit Commission's assessment of local authorities' use of resources, will act as a strong incentive for authorities to secure efficiency gains.

Communities and Local Government press notice: Local Authorities are on track to deliver a year early (DCLG website)

Further detailed information on Local Government Efficiency can be found on the national Regional Centres of Excellence website .

Local Government efficiencies

Efficiency programme