Issue - meetings

This report and the accompanying performance scorecard set out the position on the Council’s performance in the fourth 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 Mili Patel (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources & Reform) introduced the report proving a corporate overview of performance information linked to the Borough Plan priorities for the fourth quarter 2021/22 (January – March 2022).

In presenting the report, Councillor Mili Patel highlighted the changes made as part of the new performance management framework developed for 2021/22 with a focus around the Borough Plan and other key corporate strategies including the Black Community Action Plan, Equality Strategy, Poverty Commission, Climate Emergency Strategy and Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy (currently in development).  Whilst also reflecting the impact of the pandemic across a number of performance indicators within priority areas, members noted the progress made as a result of the subsequent recovery programme which had led to a reduction in the number of purple ratings.  These were being used to rate KPIs that were outside of target as a result of performance directly attributable to the impact of the pandemic, with the aim being to eventually phase these ratings out moving forward.

Members were keen to recognise the efforts being made to ensure the continued delivery of services within the current challenging economic and financial circumstances and work being undertaken jointly by Cabinet Members with their relevant Strategic Directors, in seeking to manage and mitigate against the strategic risks identified as part of the overall wider approach towards supporting local residents.

In response to specific issues highlighted in relation to performance on new birth visits, members noted the risk mitigation measures established with the health visiting service, which had included efforts to address the staffing recruitment and retention issues identified through meetings with the Central London Community Healthcare Trust, Integrated Care System Board and Partnership.

Having considered the update provided, it was 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.