Last month (15 May) the CQC confirmed the first three local authority sites where they will pilot their new approach to local authority assessments, (Birmingham City Council, Lincolnshire County Council and Nottingham City Council).  They have now confirmed a further two local authorities for piloting their local authority assessment approach this summer. They are Suffolk County Council and North Lincolnshire Council.  The following five local authorities will now be piloted:

• Birmingham City Council 
• Nottingham City Council 
• Lincolnshire County Council 
• Suffolk County Council
• North Lincolnshire Council 
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The pilots are a key activity to ensure that their approach to local authority assessments is as meaningful and effective as possible. This follows last year’s test and learn activities across two local authority areas - Manchester City Council and Hampshire County Council, which tested aspects of our full assessment approach.

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