An opportunity we should seize

摘要

The Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) is on its way. And while April 2009 seems a long way off in a world where we face the challenge of negotiating and signing off 150 LAAs by June, the two are linked by more than just a similar sounding acronym. The CAA consultation, launched by the Audit Commission and other inspectorates last week, signals further progress down the devolutionary road towards improving the quality of life in local communities and delivering better public services (The MJ, 22 November).