Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Mrs. A. E. Doyle.

No declarations of interest were received.

The minutes of the meeting of the Performance Management Board held on 15th November 2010 were submitted.

RESOLVED that the minutes be approved as a correct record.

The Board considered the Bromsgrove Partnership’s Annual Report 2009/10 and discussed the following in detail:

• The purpose and content of the annual report.
• The inclusion in future annual reports of endorsements from other partners.
• The provision of services for children and young people.
• The Trunk and the residents (and areas within the district) that benefited from the work undertaken by it.
• The work of the sub and theme groups.

Members queried the registered social landlord for the Perryfields housing scheme and during the discussion it was clarified that this was provided through a partnership formed between Bromsgrove District Housing Trust and West Mercia Housing Group.  After further discussion it was

RESOLVED that the Bromsgrove Partnership’s Annual Report 2009/10 be noted.

The Board considered the Shared Service Progress Report and noted the following points:

• Progress that had been made with Shared Services and the possible changes to the time table due to the Budget Settlement.
• The format of the report had been amended and now included individual highlight reports for each shared service.
• The benefits of shared services to both Councils.
• Staff morale.

After further discussion it was

RESOLVED that the Shared Service Progress Report be noted.

The Board considered the Work Programme and discussed the future of the Board.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be noted.