Explanatory note

This Order categorises local authorities in England into five categories according to performance. The categorisation follows a report of the Audit Commission on 1st July 2004. A copy of the report may be obtained free of charge from Andrew Whitehead, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Eland House, Bressenden Place London SW1E 5DU; telephone 020 7944 3846 or email [email protected].

A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as it has no impact on business, charities or voluntary bodies.