Benefits
Local Authorities who adopt the Standards will be able to:
- Identify where to start in moving towards the delivery of more efficient services.
- Determine how much progress they have made to date.
- Identify clearly what 'excellent services' look like and determine the work the authority has to do in order to achieve the delivery of an excellent service.
- Prioritise the services that are important, allowing them to focus their effort and resources on achieving realistic improvements relevant to the Gershon Agenda, IEG and CPA.
- Measure and assess progress to date in comparison with other Authorities.
- Clearly identify the corporate areas in which the authority is in need of assistance or has best practice experience to share.
- Plan for the delivery of faster, more joined-up and integrated services overall.
