Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report on the Council’s performance as at 31st March 2010 (period 12).

The Cabinet noted the good level of performance but raised the general issue of whether targets were now sufficiently challenging.

 In addition concern was expressed regarding the rise in the number of violent crimes. The Executive Director (Leisure, Culture, Environment and Community Services) reported that the Community Safety Partnership was addressing this and violent crime was priority for 2010/2011. An action plan was being developed by the Partnership and the Tasking Groups would be “drilling down” in detail to individual cases.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that it be noted that 49 percent of Performance Indicators were stable or improving;

(b)       that it be noted that 69 percent of Performance Indicators that had a target had met or were projected to meet their target as at the year end;

(c)        that the performance figures for March 2010 as set out in the report be noted;

(d)       that the particular areas of improvement as set out in section 4.2 of the report be noted;

(e)       that the areas of concern as set out in section 4.3 of the report be noted;

(f)         that the Performance Management Board be requested to consider whether the targets set are now sufficiently challenging and whether the indicators contained within the Council Plan are the most appropriate for  measuring the Council’s own priorities.