Local Government Outcomes Framework: Call for feedback
Feedback sought from councils on the Local Government Outcomes Framework.
Applies to England
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The Deputy Prime Minister in her LGA conference speech on 3 July 2025 announced a further step in resetting how government works with local government, by launching the Local Government Outcomes Framework (LGOF) – a new approach to outcome-based accountability for councils in England designed to empower councils as place leaders.
The Framework sets 15 outcomes that Government expects to work with local authorities on to deliver key national priorities for local people and communities. These will be underpinned by outcome metrics drawing from existing data sources to show how progress will be measured. This approach forms part of the wider reform agenda for local government, to ensure councils are fit, legal and decent.
The priority outcomes and draft metrics for the Framework can be found in the table above. The feedback document provides broader context and specific questions on the draft metrics and framework use.
We are inviting local authorities and other interested parties to provide feedback in writing via our online form by midnight 12 September 2025. If you would prefer to email, please address your email to LocalGovOutcomesFramework@communities.gov.uk.
Local authorities are invited to a series of webinars in July, August and September 2025. Public bodies and other interested parties wishing to attend any webinars should email LocalGovOutcomesFramework@communities.gov.uk to express an interest in attendance. We will accommodate as many requests as possible.
How to respond: Online form and via webinars held during the summer.
Deadline: 12 September 2025.
Next steps
The final framework will be published later in 2025.
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