Issue - meetings

This report and the performance scorecard set out the position on the Council’s performance in the first quarter of 2021/22.

Cabinet RESOLVED

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

(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, as 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 first quarter 2021/22 (April – June 2021).

In presenting the report, Councillor McLennan highlighted the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic across the organisation as the Council had continued to focus on the recovery programme and effect this had had on a number performance indicators across priority areas.  This had resulted in the introduction of an additional purple KPI rating during the previous 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.  In addition, members noted the further revision to the format and content of the report and accompanying scorecard in order to develop a primary focus on performance against the Council’s Borough Plan and priorities.

Whilst noting that the measures identified would be subject to further adjustment as performance developed and additional data became available moving forward during the year, members were advised that of the 65 Borough Plan Indicators which had been included 23 were rated as on or above target (green), eight as just off target (amber) and 10 as off target (red).  Four had been rated as purple with 13 being for contextual use only and data awaited on the remaining indicators.  An additional 14 internal business indicators had also been include of which one was rated on or above target (green), two just off target (amber), and seven as off target (red).  One had been rated as purple with three provided for contextual information only.

Having recognised the ongoing challenges identified, Councillor Muhammed Butt in summing up, 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.  Lead Members were also thanked and encouraged to continue their focus on working jointly with their relevant Strategic Directors, in seeking to mitigate and address performance, where identified as required.

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

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

(2)    Note the current and future strategic risks associated with the information provided and approve the remedial actions being undertaken on the strategic risks identified as appropriate, alongside the challenge on progress being provided with responsible officers as necessary.