Issue - meetings

Report of the Interim Chief Executive attached.

Decision made (Unanimously):

That:

1.    Cabinet notes the performance summary outlined within quarter 1 reflects the deliverables and priorities identified by the previous administration and corporate plan, approved in February 2019.

2.    Cabinet notes that existing performance measure are currently being reviewed in conjunction with the review of the Corporate Plan.

3.    Cabinet notes that the Quarter 2, Corporate Plan performance reports will be structured based upon the new administration’s identified outcomes and priorities.

4.    Cabinet notes that the performance report will be developed further across the course of the year.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Foster presented a report of the Interim Chief Executive outlining the quarter 1 performance against the programmes, projects and key performance indicators agreed by the Council within the Council’s Corporate Plan agreed in February 2019.

The report had been re-designed following engagement with the Scrutiny Committee to make it more user-friendly and easier to understand.  The report had been considered by the new Scrutiny Budget and Performance Panel on Monday, 9 September 2019.  The Leader reported on and accepted the recommendations made by the Scrutiny Panel. 

It was reported that of the 34 projects in the Corporate Plan 28 were on track and 6 off track at the end of the quarter 1.  Of the key performance indicators and measures 14 were succeeding, 22 on track and 8 off track.  Further information was provided on the progress made and work to bring items back on track.

Reference was made to the homelessness and housing indicators that were off track and a commitment given to look in detail at what could be done to improve these.

An update was provided on current performance concerning the calls abandoned before being answered in 90 seconds, which had improved significantly due to the increased resources and operating processes put in place.

Decision made (Unanimously):

1.    Cabinet notes the performance summary outlined within quarter 1 reflects the deliverables and priorities identified by the previous administration and corporate plan, approved in February 2019.

2.    Cabinet notes that existing performance measures are currently being reviewed in conjunction with the review of the Corporate Plan.

3.    Cabinet notes that the Quarter 2, Corporate Plan performance reports will be structured based upon the new administration’s identified outcomes and priorities.

4.    Cabinet notes that the performance report will be developed further across the course of the year.

Reason(s) for the decision:

To ensure the Council manages its performance effectively and the Corporate Plan is delivered.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None applicable for this report.