The Liverpool area agreement
The Liverpool area agreement (LAA) is a fundamental change in the relationship between central government and Liverpool City Council and its key partners. It involves devolving greater decision-making and flexibility to the local level so that action can be taken on the local priorities and problem areas that will deliver real improvement in the quality of life of Liverpool's residents.
The 2008/11 LAA is the latest 3 year agreement that has been negotiated by Liverpool First, setting out key measures, with targets, for improving quality of life.
These measures are used to monitor our progress in achieving the long-term vision set out in the sustainable community strategy(SCS), which will improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the city by 2024.
The SCS 2009/14 was developed following a series of local consultation/development, including one held at Liverpool One in October 2008. Priorities were then developed with our partners and the government. The SCS 2009/14is informed by five core drivers:
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competitiveness.
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connectivity.
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distinctive sense of place.
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thriving neighbourhoods.
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health and well-being.
Performance management and the LAA
Performance management is important as it enables the council and its partners to:
- focus on agreed priorities, to improve the quality of life of our residents.
- set targets to help us drive and measure our progress.
- identify and tackle issues where our performance is not on track.
- improve accountability between partners and with our customers.
- help improve the effectiveness of partners joint work.
Half-yearly and full-year performance reports are available on the 'Performance' page of Liverpool First's website.
