One place: Your guide to public services in England

This independent assessment by six inspectorates sets out how well local public services are tackling the major issues in Wigan. It says how well they are delivering better results for local people and how likely these are to improve in future. If, and only if, our assessment shows that the following special circumstances are met in relation to a major issue, we use flags to highlight our judgements. We use a green flag to highlight where others can learn from outstanding achievements or improvements or an innovation that has very promising prospects of success. We use a red flag to highlight where we have significant concerns about results and future prospects that are not being tackled adequately. This means that local partners need to do something more or different to improve these prospects.

• An ambitious community; strong skills that meet business needs and supports a sustainable local economy where people can get round more easily and live in affordable homes.
• A strong community that provides positive activities for all with improved community confidence, participation and cohesion; safe and sustainable neighbourhoods.
• Living longer with a better quality of life; addressing inequality
• Improved aspirations, attainment and life chances for children and young people (especially those in most disadvantaged communities)

Green flags - exceptional performance or innovation that others can learn from

Red flags - significant concerns, action needed