Borough Council
judged as the best in the country
The Leader and the Chief Executive of Crewe
and Nantwich Borough Council have offered their congratulations to
Council officers for their continued excellent delivery of services
and high levels of performance. The recent Performance
Indicator Profile publication, issued by the Audit Commission, has
ranked the Council 19th out of 388 authorities
throughout England.
The Audit Commission’s assessment relates to
performance in 2006/2007 and covers such services as waste
management, community safety, benefits, cultural and leisure
provision and employee attendance. In one category the
Borough Council was assessed as the number one performer in the
whole of the country. In the field of ‘Regulation Services’,
the Planning and Environmental Health departments have come out on
top. This is a remarkable performance against a background of
unprecedented growth in the Borough through built development and a
corresponding increase in environmental factors.
The Audit Commission report makes many
positive statements about the Councils arrangements and makes
suggestions for further improvements. Particularly pleasing are
their views that :-
“The Council has been able to tackle poorer
performing areas whilst maintaining low spending overall and low
tax levels.”
“Areas of higher spending are in line with
stated priorities and the investment results in improved
services.”
“Overall, the Council is performing strongly
on the Value for Money agenda”
Chief Executive of the Council, Paul Ancell,
said: “I’m thrilled with the results. They demonstrate
the benefits of working together to deliver high performing
services within a sound financial regime.”
Commenting on the Audit Commission’s report,
Borough Council Leader, Councillor Brian Silvester said:
“This is a great result for the Borough and, in particular, for its
staff, who are meeting the needs of a rapidly-expanding and
diverse Borough. The improvements introduced by our new
administration in 2006 are clearly paying dividends. We
cannot rest on our laurels but to be at the very top of this highly
competitive league table is any manager’s dream.
That such a level of performance improvement
has been achieved during a period of significant change and
uncertainty is very satisfying indeed. Congratulations are
due to all who have contributed.”
ENDS
BOROUGH COUNCIL
CONTACT: Paul
Ancell – Chief Executive
TELEPHONE: 01270
537550
For Media enquiries
contact:
Ian Richardson - 01270 537018
news.views@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
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14 January 2008