WHITEHALL

The weight of evidence

Councils need robust research and analysis,to help make the important decisions for local communities, says Jonathan Breckon.

Councils need robust research and analysis, not just guesswork or hunches, to help make the important decisions which effect local communities, says Jonathan Breckon.

What works at the local level? We commit billions of pounds to local services, but do we really know what is actually doing any good? A recent parliamentary report on youth services found many services were 'unable or unwilling' to measure the improvements they made in outcomes for young people.

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