DTSK-8835 AB24 - PSA The importance of place

Take back our streets London accounts for a significant portion of the Local Authorities most in need on this mission, representing 38% of the total. Additionally, the North East stands out as a region with significant levels of need, with all local authorities ranking in at least the top 40% most in need. By contrast, the East of England, East Midlands and South East all have much lower levels of need, with no local authorities ranking in the top 20% most in need.

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Composite Index The Composite Index reveals significant regional inequalities, emphasising the regional disparities that the Labour Government aims to address. A clear corridor of high need is evident in the north of the country, stretching from the Humber across to Greater Manchester and further West into Merseyside. The North East stands out as a region with significant need, with 8 of its 12 local authorities ranking in the top 20% of need. Likewise, in Yorkshire and Humber, just over half of all the local authorities are among the top 20% most in need. By contrast, no local authorities in the South West rank within the top 20% of need (although a number are in the top 40%). Similarly, within the South East and London, only one local authority falls within the top 20% of need (Thanet and Barking and Dagenham respectively).

Kickstart economic growth The South West, emerges as an area with significant need for this mission with a quarter of its local authorities (27.9%) ranking in the top 20% most in need which is similar to levels of need seen in Yorkshire and Humber. This indicates a departure from the traditional North-South divide that has historically dominated the narrative of growth, suggesting that areas in both regions may share similar barriers and challenges. Conversely, both London and the South East stand out as areas with high growth performance and lower levels of need.

Make Britain a clean energy superpower The geography of need on this mission is highly varied and does not form a clear pattern. This is partly attributed to the diverse range of metrics comprising this mission, incorporating measures related to protecting nature, energy efficiency, and the creation of high-quality green jobs. As a result, we observe a more distributed ranking across regions, yet significant score disparities persist within the East of England, East Midlands, and South East. Notably, Yorkshire and Humber has the highest percentage of local authorities that fall within the top 20% most in need, followed by the West Midlands and North West.

Break down barriers to opportunity Addressing barriers to opportunity and emphasising placed-based initiatives are key priorities for this government. The geography of need on this mission reflects that smaller more urban local authorities tend to have the highest levels of need. Both the North East and North West stand out as regions with a high percentage of their local authorities ranking in the 20% most in need. By contrast, the South East and South West each have only one local authority ranking in the top 20% most in need (Torbay and Southampton respectively), closely followed by London with just two (Barking and Dagenham and Tower Hamlets).

Build an NHS fit for the future The goal of building a future-ready NHS is a central pillar of Labour's Manifesto. The geography of need on this mission follows a similar pattern to the opportunity mission, reflecting the close links between opportunity and the impact on wider health and wellbeing. There is also stark inequality within regions on this mission, particularly within the East of England where Tendring ranks in the top 10 most in need, and St Albans in the bottom 10.

Key objectives and outcomes behind the Missions Index Download this table to see a breakdown of the data sources we have used for each mission.

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