Ivan McKee: “Poverty, poor health and inequality are not inevitable, they are challenges we can address earlier and more effectively…”

Empowering staff, service users and local communities to help rewire the design and delivery of services is key as every pound saved from inefficiency is a pound we can invest in care, education and communities.

No one who uses or works in public services would say they are as streamlined or seamless as they should be and we want every pound of investment to make the greatest impact.

Our public service reform focuses on delivering the things that matter most to people, such as easier access to the NHS and more efficient services.

It will be for the planning authority to interpret and apply NPF4 according to the circumstances of each individual case.