Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA)

The Local Government Act 2002 requires the Audit Commission to do a Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA). All local authorities must carry out this review. The CPA makes sure plans are in place to get 'continuous improvement'. Authorities are ranked by their performance. The commission uses a star system to rate each area. From the highest, four stars to the lowest zero stars.
• 4 star
• 3 star
• 2 star
• 1 star
• 0 star (lowest)

For more information on the latest self-assessment, please see related documents to the right or contact us at:

Corporate Policy & Performance Division Chief Executive's Office

Southampton City Council

SO14 7LY
Telephone: 023 8083 4428 / 023 8083 4637

Corporate Assessment and Joint Area Review

This section details the results of the Audit Commission's Corporate Assessment and the Joint Area Review of Children's Services and Learning.

The CPA framework

This section contains information on the current CPA framework