Policy, Research and Review

Each council must undergo Corporate Performance Assessments (CPA), conducted by the Audit Commission, which show how well councils are delivering services.  This assessment classifies councils in one of five star categories (from 0 to 4 stars) and provides a direction of travel assessment which indicates how likely the council is to improve in the near future. 

The research, development, monitoring and review of council policy is core to the smooth running of the organisation and the successful delivery of its services.  Staff working in this area are key in ensuring that this happens.  

Research officers gather, analyse and present key information, which is used both to contribute to new policies and to provide an evaluation of existing ones.  Policy officers formulate policy and make recommendations to councillors and chief officers for approval.  It is important that this work is done in consultation with the public, so staff run focus groups and carry out surveys to find out about local people's views.

Some of the jobs in Policy, Research and Review

  • Best Value Officer
  • Contracts Officer
  • Policy Officer
  • Research Officer
  • Partnerships Development Officer

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