Local Area Agreements are a new approach being piloted in Wakefield under the umbrella of the Wakefield District Partnership. 

It is based on a contract between the Government and local organisations with the aim of delivering better services. This will be done by delivering services more closely to how people live their lives by dealing with the particular needs of individuals, looking at how they relate to the family they are part of and also the neighbourhoods where they live.

The Agreement includes 21 key improvements with targets to be achieved over the next 3 years.  These include:-

• increasing business formation in the district
• increasing employment
• increasing educational attainment
• reducing domestic violence
• reducing homelessness

See 'Downloads' for a copy of the Agreement.

If you missed the launch and signing of the LAA see 'Related Links' to view a webcast of the event.