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Those working for a housing association in the West Midlands have been praised for the level of service it provides.

In news that could interest those searching for work via a regional recruitment portal, According Housing Association was deemed have more strengths than it has weaknesses following a short-notice inspection carried out by the Audit Commission.

Receiving praise for its operations with network partners in carrying out repairs, the West Bromwich-based organisation was also commended for ensuring that empty properties are re-let quickly.

Furthermore, its repair service was highlighted for being sensitive to their tenants” different needs.

Ann Bennett, lead housing inspector for the Audit Commission, said: "Accord Housing Association works closely with its contractors to deliver a highly effective repairs service and gas servicing programme to its customers."

Last month, a commission report commended South Essex Homes for offering a "good" level of services to its residents.

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Those working for a local authority in Suffolk have been praised for making improvements.

With its comprehensive performance assessment rating improving to "good", the Forest Heath district council has been commended by the Audit Commission for working well with network partners.

Pointing towards the "good services" offered by the council, senior manager at the Audit Commission Edwina Child claims the authority "has clear, shared priorities which ensure that it makes progress in getting results for local people".

Meanwhile, the commission highlighted the authority’’s work in providing services based on the needs of its residents, offering affordable housing and ensuring it gives value for money on services.

Those searching for work via a regional recruitment portal may also be interested to hear that Forest Heath was commended for working well with other organisations to tackle anti-social behaviour and alcohol and drug-related harm.

Earlier this year, Suffolk Coastal district council was praised by the Audit Commission for ensuring that residents have good access to its services.

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Those on the search for jobs in housing may be interested to hear details of a recent Audit Commission report.

In an inspection by the organisation, Broxtowe borough council was praised for offering an improved level of housing services.

As well as the majority of council tenants in the borough having a good standard of housing, the local authority was also commended for residents” satisfaction with repairs.

Steve Barnett, senior manager for the Audit Commission, states that the council "is clear about what it wants to achieve over the coming years. It is planning to do the right things because it has a thorough understanding of the borough and of residents” needs and views".

Furthermore, the local authority was praised for its work in tackling crime, creating employment opportunities and engaging with all sections of the local community, those looking for work via a regional recruitment portal may be interested to hear.

Last month, the Gateshead Housing Company was praised by the commission for offering an "excellent" range of housing services.

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A council operating in Oxfordshire has increased its comprehensive performance assessment (CPA) rating.

In an inspection by the Audit Commission, those working for Cherwell district council are now said to be offering an "excellent" level of service, an improvement from the previous rating of "good".

The commission particularly praised the council for high recycling rates, planning performance and taking steps to reduce crime levels.

Furthermore, those looking for work via a regional recruitment portal may be interested to hear the local authority was praised for using its resources in an effective manner, having clear priorities and supporting those communities which are at risk of disadvantage.

"The council is well run and is achieving excellent outcomes for the local community," Rob Hathaway, senior manager for the Audit Commission, points out.

Last April, the commission’’s corporate assessment team praised Oxfordshire county council for offering an improved level of service to its residents.

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Staff at Tunbridge Wells borough council are highly motivated, it has been suggested.

Those working for the Kent-based local authority are benefitting from strong talent management, a report by the Audit Commission states, as the council’’s comprehensive performance assessment has been raised to "excellent".

"People management is strong throughout the council, which means that staff are well-motivated, [they] work hard to deliver high quality services and are committed to continuous improvement," Claire Bryce-Smith, senior manager for the Audit Commission, states.

In the report, the council was also praised for working well alongside network partners, having good financial management practices in place and providing easily-accessible services.

Furthermore, the local authority’’s priorities are based upon having a good understanding of their residents” needs - in particular for those that are from minority communities.

Last June, Gravesham borough council was praised by the commission for its work in ensuring community safety in a report which saw it deemed to be offering a "good" level of service, in addition to "promising prospects" for achieving future improvements.

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