Issue - meetings

This report summarises the performance of the organisation at the Year End position, 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Councillor Andy Jenns

Councillor Andy Jenns (Portfolio Holder for Customer and Transformation) introduced the published report and summarised its key elements. Members’ attention was drawn to the positive shift in the number of indicators being reported on-track, up from 53% of 47 indicators in quarter 3 to 65.9% of 54 indicators in quarter 4.  Of these, there were several measures of note which were fully detailed in the report.   Of the 34.1% (16) indicators that were not on track, there were 7 measures which were subject to exception reporting and the report provided detailed performance narrative, improvement activity and explanation of the projected trajectory in relation to those measures.  Comprehensive performance reporting was enabled through Power BI.  The report represented the final performance commentary against the Council Plan 2020-2025 and future performance reporting would be based on the new Council Plan 2022-2027.

In response, Councillor Roodhouse expressed concern regarding the human resource elements of the report, noting that improvements against these indicators would take time while recruitment and retention was addressed.  Councillor Roodhouse also raised concern at the continuing position regarding learning disabled indicators and hoped to see these improving soon.

Councillor Seccombe noted that employment issues were a key concern as a strong and committed workforce was required to deliver Council services and it was important that the Council was an employer choice.  The Council was very proud of its staff and applauded their achievements.

Resolved

That Cabinet notes progress made in relation to the delivery of the Council Plan 2020 - 2025 for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.