Synopsis: |
This "White Paper on Local Government from the Department for Communities and Local Government" (DCLG) examines ways of creating and sustaining strong and prosperous local communities. The Paper discusses: responsive services and empowered communities; effective, accountable and responsive local government; strong cities, strategic regions; local government as a strategic leader and place-shaper; a new performance framework; transforming local services; community cohesion; and, potential steps for the implementation of the proposed policies. Volume II contains seven annexes, examining the Paper's proposals as they could affect and impact on various interest groups: Annex A: Community safety; Annex B: Health and well-being; Annex C: Vulnerable people; Annex D: Children, young people and families; Annex E: Economic development, housing and planning; Annex F: Climate change; and, Annex G: The third sector. |