As local authorities have signed off their first Local Area Agreements (LAAs) this event came at a crucial time for the sector offering delegates a forum to take stock and evaluate how their LAA is working and to look at future challenges. Delegates considered how their LAA will contribute to 2009's Comprehensive Area Assessment, examined how to identify areas where partners may struggle to meet targets and considered when, where and what support may be necessary. Supported by Communities and Local Government and the IDeA, this event attracted a senior management audience from within local government and its partners and offered networking opportunities.