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Despite fears about the Comprehensive Performance Assessment, more than half of respondents to a survey believe it will benefit their local authorities.

A postal survey of 152 delegates reveals that one in four councils expect to gain financial freedoms as a result of the assessment, while one in eight anticipate it leading to more intervention.

More than half of respondents believe that the local government white paper will bring more intervention than freedoms overall.

The survey, carried out by the LGA with insurance company Zurich Municipal and published this week, also shows that more than 80 per cent of respondents believe that there will be a move away from traditional local authority structures over the next five years. In particular, almost three-quarters believe their councils are likely to create partnerships with local health providers.