Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the Council’s performance and financial position as at 31st December 2009.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that it be noted that 47 percent of Performance Indicators for which data was available were improving or stable;

(b)       that it be noted that 61 percent of Performance Indicators for which data was available were achieving their year to date target;

(c)        that it be noted that 78 percent of Performance Indicators for which data was available were predicted to meet their target at year end;

(d)       that the successes and areas for potential concern as set out in the Council Summary be noted;

(e)       that the current financial position on Revenue and Capital as detailed in the report be noted;

(f)         that the release of previously approved earmarked reserves of £687,000 as set out in Appendix 5 of the report be noted;

(g)       that the budget virements between £15,000 and £100,000 as listed in Appendix 6 of the report be noted;

(h)        that it be noted that although complaints increased by 12 percent compared to quarter 2, the number of complaints had decreased by 30 percent when compared to quarter 3 last year; and

(i)         that it be noted that compliments had increased from quarter 2 and had increased by more than 50 percent in comparison with quarter 3 the previous year. 

RECOMMENDED:

(a)       that the virements in excess of £100,000 as set out in Appendix 6 of the report be approved;

(b)       that £150,000 be added to the Capital Programme in respect of the CCTV improvements as agreed on 16th September 2009 as part of the Shared Service arrangements.