Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA)

Transition from CPA to CAA

From April 2009, Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) will replace Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA). This marks a significant change to the current assessment regime following the passing of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act (2007). CPA focused on services provided by local authorities. CAA will look at the public services in an area delivered by councils and their partners, including the private and voluntary sectors.

CAA will provide assurance about how well-run local public services are and how effectively they use taxpayers’ money. But it also aims to be more relevant to local people by focusing on issues that are important to their community. It will develop a shared view about the challenges facing an area, such as crime, community cohesion, a sustainable environment or public health issues such as obesity, and will also create a more joined up and proportionate approach to public service regulation.

For further information, please contact:

Adrian West, Performance and Scrutiny Manager
Tel: 024 7683 2286
e-mail: adrian.west@coventry.gov.uk

Coventry City Council