Managers working for local authorities need to take steps to improve the skills framework of their staff.

Such is the assertion of the Audit Commission, where in a recently-published report, it was revealed that councils should do more to address employee recruitment and retention rates, in addition to ensuring workers have the necessary skills in the current period of rapidly changing technology.

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Salford city council has been praised for the strategic housing services which it provides, it has emerged.

In a report by the Audit Commission it was revealed that those working for the Greater Manchester public sector body are offering a "good" level of service.

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The housing services provided by Bournemouth council have been praised in a recent report by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

According to the organisation, those working for the public sector body are providing a "good" level of service with "promising" outlook for achieving future improvements.

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Wear Valley district council is offering a vastly improved service.

Such is the assertion of the Audit Comission, in which its recently released comprehensive performance assessment (CPA) has rated those working for the public sector body to be "excellent".

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Those working for a public sector body in Essex have been commended by the Audit Commission, it has been stated.

In a report by the commission, it was revealed that Chelmsford borough council is providing an "excellent" level of services to its residents, an improvement from the "good" rating achieved during its previous comprehensive performance assessment.

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