Under the new CPA framework for 2005 the Audit Commission awarded Darlington Borough Council the top score of ‘four stars’ and said it was ‘improving well’.
The CPA is an annual assessment of how well the Council is providing services that meet the needs of the community and are value for money.
Leader of Darlington Council, John Williams said “I am delighted that the Audit Commission has recognised the Council’s good work and the high quality of its service. We will continue to build on this success to make even more improvements.”
The Audit Commission stated that “Services are of increasingly good quality, supporting community and Council priorities. The Council is working well with local communities and partners to meet local needs. Adult and children’s social care, housing and benefits services have improved. The Council continues to help to strengthen the local economy and to make communities more inclusive. Major investment in education is delivering improvements.”
To learn more about CPA please visit the Audit Commission’s website.
The Audit Commission Website
Darlington was also rated ‘Excellent’ in 2004, improving from ‘Good’. The scorecards are available to view here:
(The 2008 scorecard will be published in February 2009)
For Further information contact the Policy Unit on 01325 388022