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This indicator reports the percentage of local authorities who have begun to identify and work with troubled families in their area as part of DCLG's programme. #### How the figure is calculated: The figure is a percentage of all 152 upper and single tier local authorities in England who have begun work in this area. #### Why is this indicator in the business plan? It is a demonstration of the proportion of local governments commitment to be part of the troubled families programme. Getting all upper and single tier local authorities involved is a key initial target. Data evaluating the success of the programme will be available at a later date. #### How often is it updated? Data is updated Annually. #### Where does the data come from? DCLG Troubled Families Programme. #### What area does the headline figure cover? England #### Are further breakdowns of the data available? By local authority. #### What does a change in this indicator show? This would show the change in Local Authorities working with the Troubled Families Programme. Having all upper and single tier authorities committed to work with the troubled families programme is seen as a key first step in implementing the programme. #### Time Lag - #### Type of Data Management Information #### Robustness and data limitations - #### Links to Further Information [https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-troubled-families-turn-their-lives-around](https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/helping-troubled-families-turn-their-lives-around) #### Contact Details [CorporatePerformance@communities.gsi.gov.uk](mailto:CorporatePerformance@communities.gsi.gov.uk)