Newark and Sherwood council “understands” needs of residents
Newark and Sherwood district council is offering an improving service to its residents, a new Audit Commission report shows.
In its latest comprehensive performance assessment (CPA), those working for the public sector organisation received a "good" rating. Continue reading…
Fenland district council receives Audit Commission praise
Fenland district council is offering an improving service to its residents, a new report shows.
In findings from the Audit Commission, the comprehensive performance assessment (CPA) rating for those working for the public sector body has now been judged as “excellent”. Continue reading…
New promotion to encourage ethnic minorities to volunteer
A new campaign has been launched to help encourage those from ethnic minority communities to volunteer.
Rolled out by the Media Trust and volunteering website www.do-it.org.uk, the It’s All About U promotion aims to boost levels of those working for charities and voluntary organisations who are of Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Chinese origin. Continue reading…
Blackburn’s Supporting People programme praised
Blackburn council’s multimillion pound Supporting People programme has recently been praised by the Audit Commission, it has emerged.
In a report by the commission, the local authority’s £6 million initiative was described as "good" with "promising" prospects for future improvements.
Consequently, those working for the public sector body received a two-star rating. Continue reading…
Social care sector to be ‘revamped’
The social care sector is due for major investment, it has emerged.
Elderly and disabled people will have their health and personal needs assessed before local councils pay money directly into their bank accounts. Continue reading…
