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Internal reviews

 
In this section are some of the most important reviews and analyses we carry out:
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats - the classic 'SWOT' analysis.
Social, Technological, Environmental, Economic, Political, Legal and Ethical - our 'STEEPLE' analysis of the external environment in which we operate. This is an essential process in our risk management strategy and to identify new and emerging challenges and opportunities.

Stakeholder analysis and expectations is our brief assessment of what we perceive our stakeholders needs to be. Some of these perceptions are tested through focus group consultation exercises.

Self-assessment for Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) - we prepared this in January 2005 in preparation for CPA and it provides a useful top-level view of how we feel we are performing.  The document was the end result of a most thorough exercise of self-assessment involving a wide range of managers and Members of the Authority.  Download self-assessment document ( 530 kb) (upload document and add link)

Best Value Reviews: programme and outcomes - we have carried out a number of Best Value Reviews and Scoping Studies over recent years and these have led to a number of improvements and efficiency gains in the way we deliver and manage services.