Issue - meetings

The purpose of this report is to update on progress in developing and embedding the performance reporting and monitoring arrangements set out in the Brent Performance Management Framework. This includes the Corporate Balanced Scorecard, a series of Directorate-level Balanced Scorecards, the refresh of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to incorporate new, measurable KPIs that effectively reflect Brent’s story with defined targets, and initiating the service plan process for 2025-26.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note the Borough Plan 2024-25 performance reporting for Q3 as set out in section 3 and Appendix A of 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.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 17 March 25

Councillor Rubin (Cabinet Member for Climate Action & Community Power) introduced a report from the Corporate Director of Partnerships, Housing & Resident Services, which provided Cabinet with an overview of corporate performance in Quarter 3 2024-25.

In presenting the report, Cabinet noted that the performance monitoring update provided a detailed assessment against the full suite of Key Performance Indicators developed to monitor delivery of the desired outcomes and corporate priorities within the new Borough Plan 2023-2027 focussed around the delivery of prosperity, sustainability, and thriving communities across Brent.  In terms of a brief overview members attention was drawn to the 49 Borough Plan key indicators included with the performance scorecard of which 25 had been identified as green (on or above target), 2 as amber (just off target) and 9 as red (off target) with 13 included as contextual information.

In recognising the efforts outlined within the report to focus on performance in the delivery of key services and priorities, specific reference was made to the positive performance achieved over the latest monitoring period in relation to the processing of Education Care & Health Plans (ECHP) and new birth visits by the health visiting service commissioned through Public Health.  Highlighting the open and transparent nature of the report and opportunity provided to ensure work continued to be undertaken jointly by Cabinet Members with their relevant Corporate Directors in seeking to manage delivery of the highest standards of service, whilst also seeking to mitigate against the financial challenges and strategic risks identified as part of the overall approach towards supporting local residents and in support of the priorities within the Borough Plan, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To note the Borough Plan 2024-25 performance reporting for Q3 as set out in section 3 and Appendix A of 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.