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This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.
Simple terms explainer:
Councils must keep improving how they deliver services. This means using public money wisely, balancing quality and cost, and working in a fair and sustainable way. Councils must regularly check their own performance, plan for improvements, and follow official guidance on self-assessment and improvement planning. They also need to publish yearly reports so the public can see how they are doing and to ensure services keep improving over time. It’s about getting the best results for people and always looking for better ways to serve communities.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
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