Issue - meetings

This report provides Cabinet with a corporate overview of performance information linked to the Borough Plan priorities for the fourth quarter of 2020/21.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)      To note the performance information contained in the report.

(2)     To note the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and agree the remedial actions on strategic risks identified as appropriate alongside the challenge on progress being provided with responsible officers as necessary.

Councillor McLennan (Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Resources) introduced the report proving a corporate overview of performance information linked to the Borough Plan priorities for the fourth quarter 2020/21 (January – March 2021).

In presenting the report, Councillor McLennan highlighted the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on all services across the organisation as the Council had continued to focus on the response and subsequent recovery programme and effect this had had on a number performance indicators across priority areas.  As a result Cabinet noted the introduction of a new purple KPI rating during the quarter which had been used to rate KPIs that were outside of target as a direct result of performance directly attributable to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Of the 45 Year 2 Delivery Plan indicators, Cabinet were advised that six KPIs were off target and rated red with a further two measures rated as purple.  One KPI was rated amber and 24 on or above target with the other indicators being for contextual use only.  Of the 51 wider Borough Plan indicators, six had been rated as red and a further 16 purple.  Three had been rated as amber with 20 on or above target with the other indicators being for contextual use.  Cabinet noted the focus of Lead Members, working jointly with their relevant Strategic Directors, in seeking to mitigate and address performance in these areas as the Council moved forward towards recovery from the pandemic.

Having recognised the ongoing challenges in responding and seeking to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, Councillor M.Butt felt it was also important to highlight the Council’s continued efforts to manage and mitigate against the strategic risks identified as part of the overall wider approach towards supporting local residents.

Having considered the update provided, it was RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(1)        Note the performance information contained in the report.

(2)        Note the challenge process along with current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and approve remedial actions being undertaken on the strategic risks identified, as appropriate.