Policies, Strategies and Performance

Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA)

Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) is a method of assessment and inspection for Local Councils introduced in 2001. CPA aims to help councils improve services to local people. The core process consists of an inspection, led by the Audit Commission, which looks at the capacity of the Council to manage improvement at the highest political and managerial level.

The process took place in Great Yarmouth in 2003 and Great Yarmouth was judged to be a ‘GOOD’ Council.

The CPA report (458Kb) is provided as an Adobe Acrobat file.

The Government is reshaping the CPA methodology and the next inspection for this Council is unlikely to take place until late 2006 or early 2007.

Audit Commission Inspection Reports

Environmental Services - 1 June 2006
The environment services provided by Great Yarmouth Borough Council are 'fair' with 'promising prospects for improvement' according to a Report released by the independent Audit Commission (155Kb).

Child Protection Policy

There is a considerable body of legislation, government guidance and standards designed to ensure that children are protected from harm. These include 'The Children Act 2004' ‘Every Child Matters’ and the 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' document by the Department of Health. Nevertheless everybody has a responsibility for the safety of children and young people and in accordance with The Children Act 2004, as an organisation with responsibility for children and young people across its services, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure a duty of care..

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is committed to ensuring that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Council. It is our aim to aid the development of self-esteem and social awareness of children and young people and to provide opportunities for enjoyment with personal achievement.

The purpose of the Great Yarmouth Borough Council Child Protection Policy is to help protect the children and young people placed in our care within our services and protect Great Yarmouth Borough Council, its staff, elected members and volunteers.

Housing Policies

A Housing Strategy for Great Yarmouth 2004 and beyond

The Housing Strategy sets out the key housing issues and challenges facing the borough of Great Yarmouth.

It outlines the Council's agenda and priorities over the next few years, in the light of national frameworks and priorities and the regional and local context.

The strategy has been developed through extensive consultation with partners, community and tenant representatives.

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