Cheshire County Council: Still four star

Feb 7 2008 by David Bartlett, Liverpool Daily Post

CHESHIREŠCounty Council has maintained its top four star rating, by continuing to improve in priority areas.

The latest result means the council has now been rated among the top performing authorities for the last five years.

Chief executive Jeremy Taylor said: “This is a tremendous tribute to our staff Šand the quality of the services they provide for the public.

“It is a matter of great regret thatŠ the Secretary of State could not have recognised such dedication when making her decision to split the county”.

ŠCheshire’s Children’s Services, including education and social care, adult social care,Š and environment, including transport planning and waste, all scored three out of fourŠ performingŠ well.

And culture, including the county’s library service, scored the maximum four. Š

Council Leader Paul Findlow: “It speaks volumes for the commitment and ability of staffŠ who once againŠ have served Cheshire and its peopleŠ in the best traditions of Šthe county council.”