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Welcome to the March 2019 Analysis and Research alert.
In this issue we feature the Housing Revenue Account Cap Removal survey, LG Inform and LG Inform Plus updates and the statistical alert.
For the full version of these stories, and many others, please go to the LGA research bulletin.
Juliet Whitworth
Research and Information Manager |
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LGA Research
Housing Revenue Account Cap Removal
The removal of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) borrowing cap delivers an opportunity for many councils to deliver much needed homes. The LGA believes it is well-placed to develop a sector-led offer that can help councils to deliver the new homes that their communities need. To better understand how the LGA can offer maximum added value, councils were invited to answer a short survey to inform the organisation’s thinking for a future support offer to councils for 2019/20 and beyond.
Housing Revenue Account Cap Removals survey results March 2019
Single Data list for 2019/20
The new Single Data list was published recently, showing data that local government is required to submit to central government. Remember, if it is not on the list, you don't have to do it! Single Data list for 2019/20. Please let @LGAcomms know if you come across a non-voluntary data request that is not on the list.
Data burden and the Single Data list
LG Inform and LG Inform Plus
Metrics added to LG Inform this month include:
Net rates payable: Billing Authority Area (Exc. NDD & EZ) in England
Non-domestic rates collected by local councils in England: forecast (NNDR1) – 2019/20
National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) are a means by which local businesses or organisations contribute to the cost of local authority services. Liable properties include public buildings, pipelines and advertising hoardings, as well as businesses. Some non-domestic properties, such as agricultural land and associated buildings, and churches, are exempt however. For England in 2019/20, £26,291,464,299 is payable in NNDR, excluding New Development Deals and Enterprise Zones.
Available Geographies: Country – District - London borough - Metropolitan District - Proposed authority - Unitary
Percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard at the end of key stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics in England
National curriculum assessments at Key Stage two – 2017/18
The percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard at the end of Key Stage two in reading, writing and mathematics in England in 2017/18 was 65 per cent, an increase of three per cent from 62 per cent in 2016/17. This is the percentage of pupils in state funded primary schools reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage two.
Available Geographies: Country - Region – County - Unitary
JSA Claimant count, total claimants - number (resident population aged 16-64) in England
Jobseeker's Allowance - February 2019
In February 2019 there were 220,764 Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimants In England aged 16-64. This has decreased from 376,032 claimants in February 2018. This is based on the Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) claimant count, and is the number of people claiming JSA and National Insurance credits at Jobcentre Plus local offices.
Available Geographies: Combined authority – Country – County – District - Local Enterprise Partnership - Local Government District - NUTS level 1, 2 and 3 - Parliamentary constituency – Region – Unitary - Ward
LGA statistical alert
The March 2019 Statistical Alert is now available.
Coram family and childcare survey 2019
This report from Coram analyses data relating to the price of childcare, the availability of childcare and the 30 hours extended entitlement in England in early 2019, and makes a series of recommendations for government to improve provision.
Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2018: results from the British Social Attidudes Survey
This report from The King’s Fund explores findings from the 2018 NatCen British Social Attitudes Survey which asked members of the public in England, Scotland and Wales about their views on the NHS and health and care issues more generally.
Go to the research bulletin to find out more.
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