Research and analysis

Evaluating local authority major schemes

This meta-evaluation presents findings from 36 local authority major schemes funded between 2008 and 2020 in England.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 26 March 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Local authority major schemes meta-evaluation report 2025

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Local authority major schemes meta-evaluation report 2025: summary

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Local authority major schemes meta-evaluation report 2025: appendix

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Details

This research report evaluates the local authority major schemes (LMS) funded between 2008 and 2020.

It outlines findings from the research, which include:

• delivery costs of the schemes
• if all the LMS could achieve travel demand objectives
• wider impacts of the schemes
• value for money of the schemes

The Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned Arup to carry out this research.

Published 26 March 2026