New development from October 2010

Since 2008 local authorities have been required to submit data on cumulative value for money gains for National Indicator 179. In October 2010 Communities and Local Government (CLG) confirmed that local authorities will not be required to submit efficiency savings data through National Indicator 179 (value for money gains) again, in order to reduce the burden of reporting requirements on local government.

In July 2010 Ministers announced their intention to revoke the requirement to include efficiency data on council tax bills and leaflets, so National Indicator 179 data will not be needed for this purpose.