Scope of this examination

1.23 This report focuses on the progress of the programme and the methods of delivery used at a national and local level.

■ Part 2 sets out the results of BSF to date, covering the progress and cost of the programme as a whole.

■ Part 3 describes the local delivery arrangements, focussing on local resources and capacity, the planning processes and the benefits and costs of a LEP.

■ Part 4 discusses the national delivery arrangements including PfS, PUK and BSFI.

■ The Case Studies Annex sets out case studies on the seven Local Authorities we visited, describing how they are implementing BSF and their successes and challenges so far.