Agenda item

That the Council’s current performance as measured by the performance indicators within the balanced scorecard, the progress status of the gold projects and the manifesto commitments be noted.

The Service Lead Strategy & Performance introduced a report that provided Cabinet with the latest performance information for the fourth quarter of 2019/20 which included the corporate balanced scorecard, project updates and progress in delivering manifesto commitments.

Key improvements reported during the quarter included reductions in the levels of physical inactivity, overall crime rate and the number of householders in temporary accommodation.  Lead Members welcomed the increase in levels of physical activity, however, it was recognised that the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ was likely to have a negative impact on such indicators and more work was ongoing to promote exercise and activity through the Active Slough programme and by keeping parks open over recent months.  Areas of performance concerns included the number of people managing their care through direct payments, uptake of healthchecks and the overall recycling rate which had fallen since the previous quarter.  It was noted that cumulatively over the last year there had been a 1.5% increase in overall recycling and Officers provided assurance that overall performance was stable and improving.

In relation to the Council’s portfolio of major projects it was noted that 53% were rated ‘green’ and 43% ‘amber’.  Only one project was rated ‘red’ during the quarter – Capita One Housing – Education Modules.  It was noted that the Arvato project had been closed after being successfully delivered.  The vast majority of manifesto commitments were rated ‘green’.

The Cabinet discussed various specific indicators and projects and then noted the report.

Resolved –  That the Council’s current performance as measured by the performance indicators within the balanced scorecard, the progress status of the gold projects and the manifesto commitments be noted.