Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The Performance Panel considered a monitoring report from the Deputy Chief Executive which provides an update on the progress of delivery for the service level projects outlined in the service business plans. 

Victoria Willett, Service Lead - Transformation and Partnerships, presented the report and explained that a similar approach will be taken to the previous year including engagement with staff, the production of a plan on a page per service and monitoring/reporting through the MyProjects system.  This year there will be a focus on identifying interdependencies between departments and projects where support will be needed from the newly formed Programme Management Office. 

A review of 15 business plans produced last year has been completed with an overall total of 136 projects and of those:

·         93 are ongoing (69%)

·         34 are complete (25%)

·         2 are closed (1%)

·         7 have not started (5%)

Members welcomed the approach of an away day to deliver business planning sessions with staff to engage them in the process. 

Members discussed the learning curve undertaken in supporting the Syrian resettlement programme and noted that it is not known at the current time if more families will be coming to Chorley.  The learning, particularly around interpretation to get to the root of issues, will be taken forward to support any future families. 

Councillor Alex Hilton left the meeting at 7.10pm. 

Recruitment processes will be revised following the implementation of shared services on 1 April. 

The Chair commented on the positive work the council is undertaking for the residents of Chorley. 

Decision – That the report be noted.