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Leadership

The quality of leadership is a key determinant of how effectively councils, with the public and partners, work to determine and execute appropriate strategies for improving local quality of life. The case studies below contain some notable examples from our assessments to date.
 
 
Bolsover District Council – Commitment to improvement
5 March 2009
Following CPA re-categorisation in 2007, Bolsover became an excellent authority that is improving strongly.
London Borough of Waltham Forest – Strong leadership
5 March 2009
Over the period of CPA the London Borough of Waltham Forest was a fast-improving council that went from a poor rating in 2002 to 4-star and improving well in 2008.
Plymouth City Council – Progress within a CPA category
5 March 2009
The CPA framework has been a key improvement tool for Plymouth City Council over the last five years.
Somerset County Council – Small steps to glory
5 March 2009
From its first CPA in 2002, Somerset County Council demonstrated a clear track record of progress in its scores.
West Berkshire Council – Improving individual services from a low base
5 March 2009
West Berkshire is a 3-star council that has improved in a number of areas since the first CPA in 2002.
Stockton on Tees – Providing value for money
5 March 2009
In 2008, Stockton Council was assessed as performing strongly in its use of resources, scoring 4 out of 4 overall and 4 for the value for money theme, which increased from a score of 3 in 2006.
Coventry City Council – Responding to constructive criticism
5 March 2009
Coventry City Council was one of the fastest-improving councils in the country under CPA, progressing from the lowest category in 2002 to the highest category in 2008.
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council – Learning from your peers
5 March 2009
Trafford is a 3-star authority with a strong track record of improvement since its CPA assessment in 2005.
London Borough of Hackney – Improving services, not playing the game
5 March 2009
The London Borough of Hackney was a fast-improving council over the period of CPA, from poor in 2002 to 3-star and improving strongly in 2007.
Cambridgeshire County Council - A council-wide approach to recruitment and retention issues
27 June 2008
Cambridgeshire County Council. A council-wide approach to recruitment and retention issues
Leadership