Norfolk County Council has recently been awarded a top-rating of four stars by the Audit Commission under the ruling Conservative administration. In particular, we are “performing well” in our use of resources, vital in the current economic climate as Norfolk residents need to know their council tax is being used as efficiently as possible. In awarding the fourth star, the Audit Commission said:

“The Council continues to provide strong community leadership and is working well with partners to improve services and quality of life for local residents.

It has been instrumental in getting agreement for upgrading the A11 to a full dual carriageway and continues to be key in driving and supporting regeneration across the County.

Children are achieving more GCSEs and attainment elsewhere is generally improving. Increasing numbers of young people are either in employment, education or training.”

I have been pleased to represent the Clavering Division of the County Council during this achievement.