Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Director (Policy and Governance). 

To note the report.

Gary Hall, Chief Executive, presented the report of the Director (Policy and Governance) which set out the performance against the delivery of the Corporate Strategy and key performance indicators during the fourth quarter of 2017/18, 1 January – 31 March 2018.

Overall, performance of key projects is good, with nine (75%) of the projects rated as green and one (8%) is currently not started.  Two (17%) projects are currently rated amber and actions plans for each of these projects are contained within the report.

Performance of the Corporate Strategy indicators and key service delivery measures is also good.  85% of Corporate Strategy measures are performing on or above target and 80% of key service delivery measures are performing on or above target or within the 5% threshold.  Those indicators performing below target have action plans outlined with measures to improve performance.

The ‘Bring forward key sites for development’ project is currently rated amber, although the Cowling and Alker Lane development sites are progressing.  ‘Market Walk Extension’ is also amber.  A full update on the ‘Market Walk Extension’ project will be presented to Members at the July Council meeting. 

The ‘Number of projected jobs created through targeted interventions’ indicator is performing below target, outside of the 5% tolerance threshold, but it is acknowledged that there is a shortage of employment sites for businesses to take up the grants on offer.  The Digital Office Park will assist with this, but changes will be made to this indicator for the future.  A request was made to monitor the mean levels of pay across the Borough in future reports.   

‘Average working days per employee (FTE) per year lost through sickness absence’ is performing below target.  This may the subject of a further Overview and Scrutiny review.  ‘Number of missed collections per 100,000 collections of household waste’ was underperforming, but is now back on track. 

Decision:

To note the report.

Reasons for recommendation(s)

To facilitate the on-going analysis and management of the Council’s performance in delivering of the Corporate Strategy.

Alternative options considered and rejected

None.

To receive and consider the report of the Director (Policy and Governance) which is due to be presented to the Executive Cabinet on 21 June by the Executive Member (Resources).

The report will be available on 13 June. 

The Performance Panel considered a monitoring report from the Director (Policy and Governance) which will be presented at the Executive Cabinet on 21 June.

Cath Hudspith, Performance and Partnerships Manager advised that the report set out performance against the Corporate Strategy and key service delivery measures for the fourth quarter of 2017/18, 1 January – 31 March 2018.

Overall, performance of key projects is good, with nine (75%) of the projects rated as green and one (8%) is currently not started. Two (17%) projects are currently rated amber and actions plans for each of these projects are set out in the report.

Performance of the Corporate Strategy indicators and key service delivery measures is also good.  85% of Corporate Strategy measures are performing on or above target and 80% of key service delivery measures are performing on or above target or within the 5% threshold.  Those indicators performing below target have action plans outlined with measures to improve performance within the report.

On the priority of ‘Involving residents in improving their local area and equality of access for all’ Members noted the positive performance in relation to volunteering and the bid for Heritage Lottery funding to develop Astley Hall, Coach House and Park.  A reminder for Members to complete the survey will be included in the next edition of intheknow. 

The ‘Clean, safe and healthy homes and communities’ priority includes the delivery of Primrose Gardens.  The construction contract is on programme and the operational and strategic aspects are progressing well. Work has continued to manage minor delays due to bad weather, with action plans in place to manage any slippage and completion remains to be expected for March 2019. Work around seeking expressions of interest regarding potential café operators has resulted in a number of interested parties and site visits have been arranged.

The Youth Zone is now open and has had fantastic reviews.  Information on the numbers of young people using the Youth Zone will be included within the Annual Report.  The indicator in relation to the number of young people taking part in ‘Get Up and Go’ activities is better than the target. 

The ‘A strong local economy’ priority has two projects rated amber: ‘Bring forward key sites for development’ and ‘Market Walk Extension’.  Members noted the action required.  At the last meeting Members had queried if Eric Wright Construction employ local people, including apprentices.  This was confirmed. 

In relation to Key Service Delivery Measures Members noted that ‘Average working days per employee (FTE) per year lost through sickness absence’ is performing worse than target, and outside the threshold.  This may be an area for scrutiny to review again.  

The overall employment rate is 86.5% which is excellent. 

Decision - That the report be noted.