[cma-l] OTS bulletin: Majority of local councils make third sector a top priority

[Jaqui Devereux]

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Subject: 	OTS bulletin: Majority of local councils make third sector a
top priority
Date: 	30 Jun 2008 15:56:16 +0100
From: 	ots.info at cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk
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     Majority of local councils make third sector a top priority

In a sign of unprecedented support for local third sector organisations,
and in recognition of the invaluable work they do to strengthen
communities and help the disadvantaged, almost two thirds of Local
Authorities (LAs) have decided that having a vibrant and effective local
third sector will be a priority for them over the next three years.

Under a new system in place this year, all top tier local authority
areas will be measured on their performance against 198 new National
Indicators (NIs), two of which focus on the third sector. In addition,
each area has had the opportunity to prioritise 35 NIs that will
particularly meet local needs, and will be the targets that sit at the
heart of each councilâ??s Local Area Agreement

*93 of Englandâ??s top tier 150 LAs* â?? 62 percent of them â?? have
chosen to prioritise one of the two third sector indicators: NI6 â??
participation in regular volunteering; and NI7 â?? creating an
environment for a thriving third sector.

Further information on National Indicators can be found on the OTS
website
<http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/080626_laa.aspx>.

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