Forum Brief: Council services
Policy Consultation 22 March 2002
Central government intervention in failing council services has been effective in putting in place the building blocks for improvement, according to a new report by the Audit Commission.
Backing for action on failing councils
Press Review 22 March 2002
Former Straw aide quits Labour whip
Press Review 21 March 2002
Forum Brief: Welsh health trusts
Policy Consultation 15 March 2002
Whilst there is evidence that health trusts in Wales are making progress in developing their catering services, best practice needs to be more widely applied and there is scope for
Watchdog attacks patient details
News Article 15 March 2002
The accuracy of information held by NHS trusts on patients requires urgent improvement, according to a report published today.
Forum Brief: Competitive procurement report
Policy Consultation 14 March 2002
Seventy per cent of local authorities struggle to cope with competitive procurement, according to an Audit Commission report out today.
Forum Brief: Planning report
Policy Consultation 8 March 2002
The planning service has a profound impact on local quality of life and on the local environment - but many councils are under-performing in this area, leading to some dissatisfaction
Forum Brief: e-Government and councils
Policy Consultation 28 February 2002
Although councils are confident their services can be delivered electronically within the next three years, more work still needs to be done according to a new report from the Audit
Forum Brief: Drug report
Policy Consultation 28 February 2002
Serious drug problems wreck lives, fuel crime and have a high economic cost according to a report today by the Audit Commission.
Forum Brief: Mental health
Policy Consultation 22 February 2002
Much more still needs to be done to improve mental health services for older people in England, according to an updated report from the Audit Commission.
Mental healthcare a lottery for elderly
News Article 21 February 2002
Mental health services for the elderly in England are in short supply, according to an independent watchdog.
Council condemned by watchdog
Press Review 16 January 2002
Watchdog slams housing benefit administration
Press Review 31 October 2001
'Cinderella' housing offices failing tenants
News Article 31 October 2001
Council house tenants are suffering at the hands of poor performing councils, according to an Audit Commission report.
Forum Brief: Council housing
Policy Consultation 31 October 2001
Council house tenants are suffering at the hands of poor performing councils, according to an Audit Commission report.
