The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been praised in an independent report by the Audit Commission for its community leadership, value for money and recycling.

Steps are also being taken in the borough to address inequalities, promote a higher quality of life and reduce the fear and threat of crime - tackling the area’s priorities with what the watchdog has identified “excellent” leadership.

In its corporate assessment of the single-tier London borough, the Audit Commission also noted that services for children were being notably improved, along with waste management and recycling provisions.

“The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is performing strongly,” said Jacqueline Barry-Purssell, senior management at the Audit Commission. “Political and managerial leadership is excellent and the council consults widely with its community to identify needs.

“It is achieving its priorities and this is impacting positively on the quality of people’s lives.”

The council needs to consider planning, developing and strengthening its workforce in order to meet future needs and also needs to introduce more consistent performance development reviews and systematic monitoring, the commission concludes.

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