Unlike some other improvement bodies the RIEPs are notable for having strong governance from networks of councils within each region, this recognises that the local government sector is best placed to lead its own improvement and ensures that the RIEP offer targets the defined needs of the sector.
[2] The strategy acknowledged that improvement architecture needed to be better coordinated and closer to the front line in order to be more effective.
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[3] Most of the RIEPs have also run successful programmes supporting improvements in children's services, adult social care and economic regeneration.
[4] The RIEPs have had an important role in supporting councils and partners to work together to purchase collaboratively, share services and to take a multi-agency "Total Place" [5] approach to tackling serious problems.