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

The Performance Panel considered a monitoring report from the Director (Policy and Governance) which was presented at the Executive Cabinet on 14 November 2019. Rebecca Aziz-Brook, Transformation Programme Co-Ordinator, advised that the report set out the performance against the delivery of the Corporate Strategy and key performance indicators during the second quarter of 2019/20, 1 July to 30 September 2019.

Overall, performance of key projects was excellent, with 11 (92%) of the projects rated as green or complete and one (8%) project currently rated as amber with the action plan for this project contained within the report. In response to Members’ queries, it was noted that the outline proposal for Shady Lane was being reconsidered but progress was expected this year.

Performance of the Corporate Strategy indicators and key service delivery measures was also excellent with 100% of Corporate Strategy measures and 88% of key service delivery measures performing on or above target or within the 5% threshold. It was noted that those indicators performing below target had action plans outlined with measures to improve performance.

Members queried the missed bin performance, and it was noted this was largely down to the changes to the collection rounds and use of agency staff. Financial deductions were now being made from FCC’s monthly contract payments for failing to meet agreed standards, and FCC were recruiting more permanent staff. In response to Members’ questions it was advised that a missed bin collection reported on non-collection day would not count in these figures, and that technology to confirm whether a bin had been put out was now in place and would be used once the issues with existing rounds had been resolved.

Members discussed the 2019 Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) update released by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government. It was noted that the overall message for Chorley was positive with the borough now less deprived than it was in 2015, but that Chorley North East and Coppull did not follow this trend and were more deprived. Members queried how this was being addressed and it was noted that the issues were very complex and, as they were difficult to address directly, more emphasis was being placed on prioritising these areas when planning community engagement.

Decision – That the report be noted.

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

To note the report.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources), presented the report of the Director (Policy & Governance) which sets out the performance against the delivery of the Corporate Strategy and key performance indicators during the second quarter of 2019/20, 1 July to 30 September 2019.

Overall, performance of key projects is excellent, with 11 (92%) of the projects now rated as green or complete and one (8%) project currently rated as amber with the action plan for this project contained within this report. Performance of the Corporate Strategy indicators and key service delivery measures is also excellent with 100% of Corporate Strategy measures and 88% of key service delivery measures performing on or above target or within the 5% threshold. Those indicators performing below target, including bin collections, have action plans outlined with measures to improve performance.

In addition, this quarter the 2019 Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) update was released by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government. The overall message for Chorley is positive with the borough now less deprived than it was in 2015 and Members noted the evidence behind these figures was being used to understand and address the issues. 

Decision:

To note the report.

Reasons for Recommendation(s):

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

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.