Agenda item

Performance and Projects Report Quarter 4 2018/19

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report that provided the latest performance information for the 2018-19 financial year, including the Corporate Balanced Scorecard, an update on the progress of 26 key Council projects and the delivery of current manifesto commitments.

 

The Corporate Balanced Scorecards showed there had been improved performance in adult care direct payments, the uptake of health checks, households in temporary accommodation and Business Rate income.

 

Progress continued to be made on all major schemes and projects.  Key improvements in Quarter 4 included the commencement of works on Grove Academy, the opening of a new leisure centre, and the securement of funding from the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government to provide private rented housing in Slough.

 

With regards to manifesto commitments, it was reported that at the end of Quarter 4, 95% of pledges were rated overall as ‘Green’ (achieved or on schedule), 5% ‘Amber’ (working towards) and none rated as ‘Red’.  It was noted that the following pledges had been delivered during the quarter: continued provision of flagship parks, allotments and public spaces; planting of one million bulbs and 200 trees across Slough, and the completion of a new leisure centre on Farnham Road.

 

Members discussed the report and highlighted the following:

 

·  Manifesto Pledge 12 – Take action against fly-tipping by seeking prosecutions against serious and prolific offender.  Members queried why the target was showing as ‘Amber’.  It was explained that the implementation of the ‘Love Clean Streets’ mobile app had been delayed while it was determined if the Council’s planned new website and IT solution as part of the Transformation Programme could provide a more effective mechanism. 

 

·  Members noted that the number of adults managing their care via a direct payment had increased.  Some concern was raised about the quality of care and how the service was monitored.  It was suggested that the Health Scrutiny Panel or Slough Wellbeing Board could consider this issue.

 

Resolved – That the report be noted.

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