The Council undertook a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge (sometimes referred to as a ‘peer review’) from 31 October to 3 November 2023, with a focus on governance and financial planning and management.
As part of the process, the Council is publishing the LGA’s Feedback Report.
Download the Corporate Peer Challenge final report (PDF).
The Executive has also agreed an action plan in response to the LGA’s recommendations.
Download the Corporate Peer Challenge Action Plan (PDF).
There will be a follow-up visit by the LGA within 12 months of the Peer Challenge.
For any further information please email LGAPeerReview2023@bedford.gov.uk
The LGA has a programme of Corporate Peer Challenges for member local authorities where a team of member and officer peers from fellow local authorities will provide a “robust, strategic and credible challenge and support to councils”.
The process also aims to enhance the sector’s capacity and avoid insularity by sharing expertise and experience.
More details can be found on the LGA website.