Agenda item

The Performance & Information Manager and the Programme Management Lead introduced a report that updated on the latest performance information for the first quarter of 2018/19; updated on the progress of key projects and delivery against manifesto commitments.

Almost two-thirds (64.7%) of the Council’s selected performance indicators were achieving the desired results and were rated ‘green’ with a further 23.5% of other indicators close to target.  The key areas of noteworthy concern flagged as ‘red’ was households in temporary accommodation and there had been a deterioration in the in year collection rate of Business Rates.  More than two-thirds (68%) of Council projects were rated ‘green’ and four-fifths (80.7%) of manifesto pledges were ‘green’.  The new reporting format was intended to make it easier to track the progress of delivery throughout the year and Members provided feedback to make it more user friendly.  The report also incorporated reporting on manifesto pledges which some Members of the Commttee did not believe was appropriate.  Other Members commented that the policies in the manifesto of the Ruling Group were adopted as Council policy and it was therefore appropriate to measure and report on progress.

The Committee discussed several specific areas of performance including the number of households in temporary accommodation and the ‘red’ status of the Grove Academy and Haybrook College Gold Projects.  It was reported that further progress had been made since the end of quarter 1 with a planning application for the Grove Academy due to be determined early in the New Year and the refurbishment of Thomas Grey Centre was nearly complete.

At conclusion of the discussion the report was noted.

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