Evaluations, survey work, qualitative studies and impact assessments commissioned by UK government departments — separated out from the news, and attributed to the agency that carried out the work.
External assurance review of Worthing Borough Council, led by CIPFA in May 2026, assessing governance, financial management and improvement actions and providing recommendations for the 2026–27 period.
An external assurance review of Worcestershire County Council was carried out in May 2026 by CIPFA on behalf of MHCLG, assessing the council’s financial governance and risk arrangements (external assurance review, 2026–27 cycle).
CIPFA conducted an external assurance review of Shropshire Council in May 2026 for MHCLG, examining the authority’s financial governance, controls and risk management as part of the 2026–27 external assurance review programme.
A May 2026 external assurance review of Peterborough City Council was led by CIPFA for MHCLG, evaluating the council’s financial governance, control environment and risk arrangements under the 2026–27 assurance programme.
Medway Council underwent an external assurance review in May 2026, led by CIPFA for MHCLG, to assess the council’s financial management, governance and risk controls as part of the 2026–27 review cycle.
An external assurance review of Halton Borough Council was completed in May 2026 by CIPFA for MHCLG, assessing the council’s financial governance, internal controls and risk management within the 2026–27 review programme.
CIPFA led an external assurance review of Gloucester City Council in May 2026 for MHCLG, reviewing the authority’s financial governance, control frameworks and risk arrangements as part of the 2026–27 external assurance programme.
The London Borough of Enfield was subject to an external assurance review in May 2026, led by CIPFA for MHCLG, examining the borough’s financial governance, controls and risk management under the 2026–27 assurance reviews.
An external assurance review of East Sussex County Council was undertaken in May 2026 by CIPFA for MHCLG, assessing the council’s financial governance, internal controls and risk arrangements in the 2026–27 review cycle.
An external assurance review of Cumberland Council was carried out by CIPFA in May 2026, assessing the council’s governance, financial management and service delivery arrangements (report published by MHCLG for the 2026–27 cycle).
CIPFA led an external assurance review of Cheshire East Council in May 2026, examining the council’s governance, financial controls and service resilience as part of MHCLG’s 2026–27 oversight programme.
An external assurance review of Wirral Council, conducted by CIPFA in May 2026, evaluates the council’s governance, financial management and operational arrangements under MHCLG’s 2026–27 review programme.
CIPFA conducted an external assurance review of the London Borough of Barnet in April 2026, assessing the borough’s governance, financial controls and service delivery as part of MHCLG’s 2026–27 assurance work.
Provides an up-to-date assessment of New Covent Garden Market’s role and economic and social impact, covering its operations, employment, supply-chain links and local/regional benefits to inform stakeholders and planning decisions for the market’s future.
Guidance for local authorities on designing, delivering and evaluating work and health active labour market programmes, offering insights into what enables effective local implementation and programme evaluation.
Process review of the BDUK GigaHubs intervention examines how Hubs under Project Gigabit were delivered, identifying operational lessons, stakeholder roles and barriers to scaling ultrafast broadband rollout.
First-phase evaluation sets out Theory of Change models and system maps for Get Britain Working Trailblazers, describing how local Trailblazer areas plan to achieve programme aims and the causal pathways underpinning interventions.
An evidence review examines projected, allocated and delivered investment in walking, wheeling and cycling schemes across England to inform the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
Overarching evaluation by Fortia Insight and NatCen assessing process, impact and value for money of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, synthesising findings across funded projects to judge delivery effectiveness and VfM.
Alma Economics assesses how local news provision supports local government performance, examining the role of local journalism in accountability, information flows and public engagement with local public services and decision-making.
Draws lessons from recent statutory and non‑statutory best value interventions, summarising effective approaches, pitfalls and recommendations for improving local authority performance oversight.
A process evaluation of the Serious Violence Duty reports on how local partners are implementing the duty, the effectiveness of governance and partnership working, and barriers to achieving intended violence‑prevention outcomes.
A research study examines the level and type of support provided across the Supported Housing sector, assessing whether current provision meets local support needs and identifying gaps in services and commissioning approaches.
Phase one process evaluation of the Housing Infrastructure Fund – Forward Funding strand presents early evidence on implementation, decision-making, stakeholder engagement and delivery issues, following an earlier April 2021 scoping report by IFF Research.
Interim evaluation of the £150m Community Ownership Fund examines how the programme helps communities buy or renovate local assets across the UK, its operational delivery, early impacts and whether it appears to offer value for money.
The second national survey of local planning authorities assesses planning capacity and capability across England, collecting data from authorities to inform MHCLG policy on resourcing, skills and organisational readiness.
Study identifies and measures local drivers of creative industries’ growth across the UK, analysing factors that support creative clusters and offering evidence on place-based conditions which boost creative sector expansion.
Independent New Towns Taskforce sets out recommendations to guide new town creation and large-scale housing delivery; government has published the taskforce’s report alongside an initial official response committing to next steps and actions.
Independent interim evaluation of the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund, examining delivery, outputs and early outcomes to date and providing learning for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on community impact and programme management.