There is a need for more data about combined authority and other sub-national areas. The Government, the Office for National Statistics, and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy should develop datasets to enable effective evaluation of combined authorities and other sub-national areas. The Government should also ensure there are resources to enable areas with devolution deals to undertake more thorough evaluation of their own work. (Paragraph 161) Progress on devolution i...

There is a need for more data about combined authority and other sub-national areas. The Government, the Office for National Statistics, and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy should develop datasets to enable effective evaluation of combined authorities and other sub-national areas. The Government should also ensure there are resources to enable areas with devolution deals to undertake more thorough evaluation of their own work. (Paragraph 161) Progress on devolution in England 67 Type: recommendation | Number: 23 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The UK Government is establishing a new body focused on local government data and transparency to enhance the Government’s understanding of place-based leadership, quality of local service delivery and organisational efficiency. Strengthening data will be the cornerstone of this body, demonstrating