Author: Shirley James

Best Value Assurance Report Perth and Kinross Council

The council has a clear vision and strong leadership.
There's good financial management and the council is in a good place to meet a £52 million budget gap.
Many services have improved and residents are more satisfied with services than the Scottish average.
But national data shows a third of services are getting worse...the council needs to tackle these underperforming areas.
The council faces challenges... the population is rising and rural poverty is widespread.
The council works well with its partners.
Now the council should consider how to better involve and empower local communities.

"The Perth and Kinross Offer...will require significant drive and commitment from the council to ensure they reap the full benefits of this new initiative."
 - Elma Murray, Deputy Chair of the Accounts Commission

What happens next?
Perth and Kinross Council now formally consider the report at a full meeting of the council.
Auditors will monitor progress and report annually.