Member

On monitoring and evaluation, the Government have said that they will work with the LGA to raise awareness and support implementation; and that they will continue to monitor these powers. That is welcome, but, if the policy objective is to strengthen local economies, it is reasonable to ask: how will success be measured? Will the Government publish data on the uptake of local reservations? Will there be an assessment of the impact on SMEs, VCSEs and local employment? Will the Government consider expanding or revisiting the policy if the evidence suggests that broader or more flexible tools might be beneficial?