When we asked what success would look like for people in areas where, for example, it is hard to get a job or the High Street is struggling, the Department highlighted the importance of taking a broad definition of growth.71 We heard that that success would include people having access to good jobs, a good place to live, a vibrant High Street and pride in the sense of community. The Department for Transport told us that its appraisal includes measures around the role that transport plays in connecting people to jobs and services, unlocking housing and wider investment, and decarbonisation.72 64 Qq 12–15 65 Committee of Public Accounts, Local Enterprise Partnerships: progress review, One Hundred and Fifth Report of Session 2017–19, HC 1754, July 2019 66 C&AG’s Report, paras 19 and 4.10 67 Public Accounts Committee, Oral evidence: Use of evaluation and financial modelling, HC 1055, Wednesday 9 March 2022 68 Q 12–13 69 Q 137 70 C&AG’s Report, para 4.5 71 Qq 14–15 72 Qq 15–16 16 Local economic growth Measuring performance on a consistent basis