We have locality teams that work in the four sub-regional areas in the
region.
Locality teams integrate the work we do on policy and delivery in
local areas. They have a responsibility for making sure that all levels of
partnership working are strong and effective and that we are adding value.
We support the delivery of a high performing public sector through local
area agreement delivery and comprehensive area assessment, encouraging
effective Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership engagement.
Locality teams' activities include:
- representing Whitehall in the region
- communicating local concerns using evidence and intelligence to
challenge government departments to improve policy development
- leading negotiations on local and multi area agreements
- helping local areas to understand national policies and concerns
- supporting areas involved with local government reorganisation
- circulating good practice
- encouraging cross-boundary working
- assisting joined-up solutions within the office and Whitehall
- monitoring progress and identifying local interventions to improve
performance
- highlighting delivery challenges and successes.
