Item 6 - Devolution and Public Service Reform - Progress Report (L12/7)

Summary:    

This report notes progress on key elements of London Councils’ devolution and public service reform programme.

Recommendation:    

Leaders’ Committee is asked to note  progress, particularly  in relation to:

•    Skills – including work to influence the Area Reviews of Further Education and the review of Adult and Community Learning.
•    Health  - including the  work of the London health pilots, which are expected to lead to draft ‘asks’ of Government to support integration and reform.
•    Criminal Justice
•    Business Rates
•    Employment support – including progress towards reaching an agreement with DWP on the Work and Health Programme 
•    Housing