The Audit Commission has praised a council operating in the West Midlands, it has been revealed.

In its corporate assessment report, the commission commended the services provided by those working for Solihull metropolitan borough council, rating it three out a maximum of four.

Among the areas the public sector body was praised for include improving road safety, reducing crime and providing a good range of services for children and young people.

Gary Stevens, senior manager at the Audit Commission, said: "Solihull council is working well with other organisations to improve quality of life for local people."

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Mr Stevens went on to report that "good progress is being made with the ambitious north Solihull regeneration programme, with new schools opened and town centre redevelopment underway."

In other news, it was recently revealed that the Audit Commission praised Halton borough council for helping to improve the overall quality of life for its residents.

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