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Those working for a public sector body in south London are providing an effective service, it has been stated.

In a report, the Audit Commission claims that Sutton council is performing strongly, with the local authority commended in a number of areas.

One of these is its operations with network partners, that are said to have helped reduce levels of crime in the borough, making it one of the safest in the capital.

Furthermore, the local authority was highlighted for making progress in increasing the supply of housing and achieving good outcomes for children and young people in the area.

Howard Simmons, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "Sutton council is performing strongly. Strong leadership is provided at both political and managerial levels to address national, regional and local agendas."

Meanwhile, the council was also reported to be providing a service that is responsive to the needs of its residents.

In August, the commission stated that Hillingdon borough council has "promising prospects" for achieving future improvements in terms of ensuring the safety of its residents.

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Those working as volunteer fundraisers need more support, a new study reveals.

Research carried out the Institute of Fundraising indicates that about nine out of ten (89 per cent) of charities believe that these voluntary workers are either important or very important to their organisation.

It was also showed that such fundraisers have generated more than £100,000 in income each year for over a quarter of the third sector organisations surveyed.

However, over 80 per cent of charities do not think the full potential of volunteer fundraisers is currently being met, while less than half of those questioned have a specific budget allocated for investment in volunteer fundraising - in news that could interest those workers looking to improve their skills framework.

Megan Pacey, director of policy and campaigns for the Institute of Fundraising, said: "It is vital to the sector’’s health and future that volunteer fundraising activity receives the same investment, support and recognition as other volunteering activities."

She added that voluntary fundraisers help to bring in "significant income, resources and knowledge to an organisation".

In other news, those working for third sector bodies in Newark were recently invited by the Futurebuilders England to attend a training session, offering guidance on how to successfully bid for public service contracts.

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The services provided by Portsmouth city council have been praised, it has emerged.

In a report by the Audit Commission, those working for the public sector body were reported to be operating well with network partners on taking steps to reduce crime levels in the city.

Furthermore, Portsmouth council was highlighted for improving life expectancy, particularly among women, as well as keeping public spaces clean and having effective managerial leadership in place.

Linda Krywald, senior manager for the Audit Commission, claimed that the local authority "is ambitious for its communities and works effectively with partners and the community to address important issues".

She added that this is especially true of the council’’s "work on regeneration and its focus on developing local employment and skills".

The commission also reported that the public sector body engages well with its residents and looks to gain feedback from vulnerable parts of society.

In other news, Bath and North East Somerset council was recently praised by the Audit Commission for understanding of the needs of vulnerable parts of its community and improving waste management services.

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Those working for a public sector body in the West Midlands are performing well, it has been stated.

In the corporate assessment report released by the Audit Commission, Warwickshire county council was praised for the effective management structures it has in place, which in turn has seen improvements in services such as social care.

Furthermore, the local authority was recognised for having a good understanding of its residents” needs.

Mary-Anne Bruce, senior manager for the Audit Commission, said: "This corporate assessment report shows that the council is making progress in improving the quality of life for residents and is committed to reducing inequalities in the county."

It was also stated that the council’’s links with partners have seen it offer improved services for children and young people.

The report could be of interest to those seeking work in the public sector via a regional recruitment portal.

In September, the Audit Commission praised Lancashire county council for reducing levels of child poverty and improving waste management services.

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The Audit Commission has praised the services provided by Darlington borough council, it has been revealed.

In its report, the commission commended the north-east authority for offering value for money.

Furthermore, Darlington council was highlighted for its steps in reducing levels of crime and overall was said to be "performing well".

Philippa Corner, senior manager for the Audit Commission, reported that the council is "clearly focused on improving the quality of life for all residents while also tackling inequalities that exist across the borough".

Such news could be of interest to those searching for work in the public sector via a regional recruitment portal.

In addition, the local authority was said to be working effectively with network partners, making progress in economic development and providing good community leadership.

Meanwhile, the commission claimed that staff at the council feel motivated and have good training and development opportunities.

In June, the Audit Commission gave Wear Valley district council a rating of "excellent" in its comprehensive performance assessment.

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