Issue - meetings
Annual Report 2008/09
Meeting: 20/07/2009 - Performance Management Board (Item 23)
23 Annual Council Report 2008/09 
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Minutes:
The Board considered the Annual Council Report 2008/09.
It was noted that the report illustrated the significant improvements which had been achieved over the past twelve months and felt that the work undertaken by all those involved deserved recognition.
During the discussion Members raised the issue of Fear of Crime and queried how this could be measured. The Assistant Chief Executive referred to the Place Survey which would be considered by the Board at its next meeting. It was acknowledged that there appeared to be a discrepancy between figures relating to actual level of crime in the District and public perception. It was also reported that whilst PACT meetings were felt to be effective by those attending, less than 50 percent of the population were aware of the meetings. The Assistant Chief Executive undertook to contact Chief Inspector Shaw to request more detailed information on the crime statistics and any “hotspots” which may be developing.
There was discussion in relation to attendance at the Bonfire event which was significantly below the target.
RESOLVED that the performance achieved in 2008/09 be noted.
RECOMMENDED:
(a) that in view of the concerns relating to perception of crime, the Portfolio Holder be requested to work with the Head of Service to examine whether there are any actions which can be taken to address this and whether there are any developing “hotspots”;
(b) that in view of the low attendance at last year’s Bonfire event, the relevant Portfolio Holder be requested to work closely with the Head of Service to ensure the 2009 target is deliverable and that the appropriate preparations are made.