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Population Size and Local Authority Performance
| Published | 26 October 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type(s) | Research and statistics |
| Site | Local government |
| Product code | 06 LGSRU 04158/8 |
| Price | Free |
Summary
This report presents findings from statistical analyses of the relationship between local authority population size and performance. It concludes that while the relationship between population and performance is complex, the evidence suggests that performance tends to be better in larger authorities. Specifically: size has little impact on CPA scores; one half of the measures of service inspection show a size effect; a majority of the measures of consumer satisfaction are significantly influenced by size; population size makes a difference to over one third of BVPIs; around three quarters of the value for money measures are influenced by local authority size; and population size has an effect on two thirds of the measures of administrative overheads.
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