Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Business Intelligence & Performance Manager presenting details of the delivery of the Corporate Plan 2018/22 and project delivery.

Executive Councillor: J Neish.

The Cabinet has considered and commented on progress made against the Key Actions and Corporate Indicators in the Corporate Plan and current projects as summarised in Appendix A and detailed in Appendices B and C of the report.

With the aid of a report prepared by the Business Intelligence & Performance Manager (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the Cabinet considered progress made against the Key Actions and Corporate Indicators listed in the Council’s Corporate Plan 2018/22 for the 2020/21 financial year. The report also incorporated progress on the current projects being undertaken by the Council.

In noting the performance levels achieved, particular reference was made to the action undertaken by the Council to prevent homelessness, the recovery plan in place for One Leisure and Active Lifestyles, the reduction in staff sickness absence levels and the range of work undertaken by the Council in respect of mental health.

Having been apprised with the status of projects at the end of the 2020/21 financial year and in noting the view of the Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Performance and Growth) the Cabinet commended the Council’s Senior Leadership Team and all Officers for the high performance levels achieved during the very difficult and challenging year. The Managing Director was requested to cascade this message down to all Officers. Whereupon, it was

RESOLVED

to note the progress made against the Key Actions and Corporate Indicators in the Corporate Plan and current projects as summarised in Appendix A and detailed in Appendices B and C of the report now submitted.

The Corporate Performance Report 2020/21, Quarter 4 is to be presented to the Panel.

By means of a report by the Business Intelligence and Performance Manager (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book), the Corporate Performance Report 2020/21 (Quarter 4) was presented to the Panel.

The Panel welcomed the report and thanked officers for their hard work and diligence over the course of the challenging year. Members noted the transparency of the figures within the report and it was also observed that any red actions were due to unprecedented circumstances.

The Panel praised the work that has been undertaken to prevent homelessness over the past year. It was noted that although it was hoped that this would have a positive long term impact, the Council would continue to support all residents in homelessness prevention. Members were reassured that a recovery plan was in place for One Leisure and Active Lifestyles.

Following a question by Councillor Gaskin as to whether the new working practices implemented over the past 12 months had had a positive impact on the reduction in sickness absence, the Panel were advised that the figures were reflected across all departments, including those who were unable to work from home due to the nature of their role.

The reduction in staff sickness absence was noted, although it was advised that COVID related absences were not included within the figures. Following a question regarding long term plans for working practices, it was assured that working practices are being considered alongside the business needs of the Council.