Funding and structures for local economic growth
It has not yet been demonstrated that funding mechanisms for supporting local economic growth are capable of delivering value for money.
6 Dec 2013
It has not yet been demonstrated that funding mechanisms for supporting local economic growth are capable of delivering value for money.
Two government programmes aiming to help families with multiple challenges, such as unemployment and anti-social behaviour, are starting to provide benefits but considerable challenges remain.
Although new organisations set up as part of the reformed health system were ready to start functioning on time, the transition to the system is not yet complete.
By operating in a more integrated way, government could reduce inefficiencies in public services and deliver a better service to citizens. A case study on the Whole-Place Community Budget pilots points to the potential benefits on offer where public services are integrated more effectively.
The £1.4 billion funding could result in 41,000 extra full-time equivalent private sector jobs but thousands more could have been created from the same resources.