
eGuide: Maximising Social Value for Local Authorities
This guide provides local authorities with practical strategies for embedding social value into every stage of their operations, from project inception through to evaluation and reporting.
This guide aims to provide local authorities with practical strategies and best practices for embedding social value into their everyday operations. It outlines how social value can be integrated from project inception through to evaluation, helping authorities maximise the positive impacts of their activities.
Social value refers to the wider social, economic, and environmental benefits that arise from public sector activities. It encompasses efforts to improve community well-being, enhance environmental sustainability, and promote social equity.
For local authorities, integrating social value into their operations ensures that public spending delivers essential services along with broader benefits that strengthen communities, promote equality, and enhance the quality of life. By focusing on social value, local authorities can address pressing social issues and contribute to long-term community resilience.
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