Kelly promises fewer targets

A reduction in central government targets is promised.

"Now is the time to start trusting local government and to start trusting local people to make decisions for themselves so they are able to set local priorities that deliver according to local need. We need fewer targets and fewer driven by the centre."

She said a local government white paper in the autumn would propose a reduction in targets, and a lightening of the inspection regime for good performing councils.

Read more in The Guardian.

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