The Government’s Decent Homes Programme is being criticised by a group of MPs who say huge amounts of money have been spent without there being enough information on the impact of the scheme. The Public Accounts Committee says initial estimates of the cost failed to take account of the cost to local councils and landlords.

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Council leaders have called for a dramatic reduction in the amount of taxpayers’ money being spent on inspecting and assessing local authorities. The Local Government Association said the current cost of the new Comprehensive Area Assessment system is unsustainable.

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This report is published by the six independent inspectorates and it explains how well the £200 billion spent on local public services is meeting people’s needs. It sets out what we know about what works to guide national and local policymakers. The report also provides information to help local public services overcome some of the common challenges they face.

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