Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (enclosed).

That the report be noted.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources), presented the report of the Deputy Chief Executive which sets out the performance against the delivery of the Corporate Strategy and key performance indicators during the fourth quarter of 2020/21, covering the 1 January to 31 March 2021.

The overall performance of key projects is good, with 84% of the projects rated as green, 8% rated as not started, and 8% rated as amber; there are action plans in place for those projects rated as amber.

Performance of the Corporate Strategy indicators and key service delivery measures continues to be closely monitored, with 50% of Corporate Strategy measures and 75% of key service delivery measures performing on or above target, or within the 5% threshold. Given the current challenges and environment the Council is operating in, performance against the agreed measures remains positive, with the Council continuing to work proactively to improve the position for local residents and communities. Where indicators are performing below target, action plans are in place to improve performance. The performance is reflective of national performance trends.

Following queries on the forecasted reduction of bad debt provision for Market Walk in 2021/22 as money is repaid, Members considered what would be a bad result for the council and recognised that based on the unprecedented circumstances any result that will bring in income will be considered positive for the council.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

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