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27 March 2009
Brief descriptions of all housing national studies that are in progress.
24 February 2010
This report looks at the findings from the first year of Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA). It is published by the six inspectorates responsible for assessing local public services in England.
Man being interviewed
Nothing but the truth?
A discussion paper
5 November 2009
This paper sets out important issues as the basis for discussion on how to ensure data about local public services is fit for purpose.
Lofty ambitions
The role of councils in reducing domestic CO2 emissions.
21 October 2009
Councils have many opportunities to act and to exercise community leadership to achieve reductions in domestic CO2 emissions. This report examines and reports on the progress made by councils to cut ...
Protecting the public purse
Local government fighting fraud
15 September 2009
This report considers the key fraud risks and pressures facing councils and related bodies and identifies good practice in fighting fraud.
Building better lives
Getting the best from strategic housing
9 September 2009
This report finds that councils feel pressured into focusing on building brand new housing – 94 per cent of councils have prioritised new and/or affordable housing targets through their local area ...
16 June 2009
These questions will help you and your partners to understand the strengths and weaknesses of current arrangements and to facilitate improvement.
16 June 2009
This guidance and supporting material explains how to organise and run a delivery chain analysis workshop.
14 May 2009
Further information on this upcoming national study due for publication in Spring 2009.
Working better together?
Managing local strategic partnerships
21 April 2009
The report identifies LSPs as evolving and maturing, local and national partners still need to recognise the key dynamics that support partnership working.
National studies