Agenda item

The Head of Financial Reporting introduced a report that update the Committee on the latest performance information on the balanced scorecard indicators for the third quarter of 2016-17 and progress on a range of major projects.

The Council was either on or very close to target on more than three-quarters of balanced scorecard indicators.  Members’ attention was drawn to the three indicators receiving a ‘red’ RAG status – crime rates per 1,000 population and two relating to ‘excess weight’ in primary school children.  The main areas of variance from the second quarter were also noted that included the Council Tax collection rate and proportion of residents signed up to self-service.  The project updates were noted, including four transport, highways and leisure schemes which had experienced delays during the reporting period.

The Committee welcomed the more streamlined presentation of the report which made it easier to identify the areas where further management action was required.  In response to a question about how resources were allocated, the Officer stated that refreshed Five Year Plan outcomes provided a clear focus for the targeting of resources.  During the course of the discussion Members requested further information on the following matters:

·  Proportion of residents signed up for self service - further details to be provided as to why the self service sign up rate had dropped form 12.6% to 9.4%.

·  Burnham Station scheme - clarification regarding the Local Enterprise Fund and its contribution, if any, towards the Burnham Station Improvements.

·  Children with excess weight at Primary School - Further information relating to what specific measures had been implemented to address the issue.

The Committee discussed a number of other specific aspects of the report including the School Place Programme and household recycling rates.  At the end of the discussion, Members noted the report.

Resolved –  That the Council’s current performance, as measured by the indicators within the balanced scorecard and update on Gold Projects, be noted.