The New Place Survey | Local Government

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As part of the 2007 Comprehensive spending review the New Place Survey was launched with the aim to replace the Best Value Performance Indicators (BVPIs).

As part of the new performance framework for local government, the survey, to be introduced from April 2008 provides a single set of indicators reflecting national priorities across government.

Twenty indicators are proposed through this single survey administered by local authorities to gather and track local people’s views, experiences and perceptions so that solutions can reflect local views and preferences drastically reducing the current 198 BVPIs which are currently set for local authorities.

A handbook, entitled ‘National Indicators for Local Authorities and Local Authority Partnerships: Handbook of Definitions’ has recently been published for consultation containing all details of the indicators.

The new place survey aims to provide a stronger role for local authorities to lead their communities, shape their areas and respond to local needs. It also allows more space for local authorities and other local service providers to innovate and respond to these local needs.

The 20 indicators set are outlined below:

NI 1 - Cohesion
NI 2 - Belonging
NI 3 – Civic Participation
NI 4 – Influencing Decisions
NI 5 – Overall satisfaction with area
NI 6 – Participation in Volunteering
NI 10 – Museums and Galleries
NI 17 – Anti-social behaviour (perceptions)
NI 21 – Anti-social behaviour (dealing with)
NI 22 – Responsible parenting
NI 23 – Respect and Consideration
NI 27 – Anti-social behaviour (seeking views)
NI 37 – Civil Protection
NI 41 – Drunk / rowdy behaviour
NI 42 – Drug use / dealing
NI 119 – Health and Well-being
NI 137 – Healthy Life Expectancy (over 65)
NI 138 – Home/Area Satisfaction (over 65)
NI 139 – Independent Living
NI 140 – Fair Treatment

Mott MacDonald recently hosted the North West Regional Consultation Event on the New Place Survey on Thursday 24th January 2008 at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. The event provided a forum for over 30 local authorities to give their views of the survey to the Department for Communities and Local government. To view the presentations of the consultation event click here

If you need further information regarding the New Place survey please contact project director Gerallt Evans-Hughes:

E: gerallt.evans-hughes@mottmac.com
T: 01512420804 or 07859006643