Sheffield city council is continuing to perform strongly, a new Audit Commission report shows.

In its comprehensive performance assessment (CPA), those working for the public sector body maintained their four-star rating - the highest ranking possible.

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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. (more…)

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. (more…)

Lambeth council has been rated as providing "good" community safety services by the Audit Commission, a new report shows.

In a study conducted by the commission, those working for the public sector body were given two stars for its work in reducing levels of crime and engaging well with local residents. (more…)

Kent county council’s Supporting People initiative has been praised by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

In a report conducted by the commission and various network partners, those working for the public sector body were awarded two stars as they were given a “good” rating. (more…)