Agenda item

(CSP: BEC, SLE, P&S, HQL, MEC, BEC1, BEC2, SLE1, SLE2, P&S1, HQL1, MEC1)

Purpose:  To report quarter two outturns for the Key Accountable Measures which monitor performance against the 2017/18 Council Performance Framework; to provide assurance that the objectives set out in the Council Strategy and other areas of significant activity are being managed effectively; to present, by exception, those measures that are predicted to be ‘amber’ (behind schedule) or ‘red’ (not achievable) and provide information on any remedial action taken and the impact of that action; and to recommend changes to measures/targets, as requested by services.

Resolved that the Executive:

To note progress against the Key Accountable Measures and the key achievements in all services.

To review those areas reported as ‘amber’ or ‘red’ to ensure that appropriate action is in place. In particular, to consider the results and improvement actions for:

·         the milestones for the key infrastructure projects: London Road Industrial Estate and Sterling Cables;

·         timeliness to respond to Adult Social Care safeguarding concerns;

·         % of people presented homeless where the homelessness has been relieved or prevented.

Agree an additional measure, proposed to be reported at the Executive Board starting at Q3, to be included as part of the performance framework in order to give an indication of the outcomes of the community conversations, namely: ‘% of identified communities that have agreed what actions will be undertaken to address locally identified issues’.

Agree a change in target from ‘Mar 2018’ to ‘Jul 2018’ for the Market Street Redevelopment’s second milestone of ‘starting on site’ due to dependency on developer to complete their viability related processes and hand over the contribution of £500k (see Appendix F exception reports).

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 3 January 2018, then it will be implemented.

The Executive considered a report (Agenda Item 7) which provided Quarter Two (Q2) outturns for the Key Accountable Measures which monitored performance against the 2017/18 Council Performance Framework. The report also sought to provide assurance that the objectives set out in the Council Strategy and other areas of significant activity were being managed effectively; to consider, by exception, those measures that were predicted to be ‘amber’ or ‘red’ and consider information on any remedial actions taken/the impact; and to consider changes recommended to measures/targets.

Overall, performance had improved from that reported at Q1.

Councillor Lynne Doherty reported that indicators pertaining to educational attainment were showing as amber, however there would be an updated position in quarter three as updated results were published. She was also pleased to report that 95% of schools, PRUs and nursery schools subject to OFSTED inspections were now deemed to be ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’.

Councillor Rick Jones stated that he was pleased to note that all five West Berkshire Council run care homes were assessed as ‘good’, including Willows Edge which had seen considerable improvements.

Councillor Jeanette Clifford advised that she had recently visited the Flood Alleviation Scheme being built at Tull Way and she was pleased to see the progress being made.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

Note progress against the Key Accountable Measures and the key achievements in all services.

Review those areas reported as ‘amber’ or ‘red’ to ensure that appropriate action is in place. In particular, to consider the results and improvement actions for:

·         the milestones for the key infrastructure projects: London Road Industrial Estate and Sterling Cables;

·         timeliness to respond to Adult Social Care safeguarding concerns;

·         % of people presented homeless where the homelessness has been relieved or prevented.

Agree an additional measure, proposed to be reported at the Executive Board starting at Q3, to be included as part of the performance framework in order to give an indication of the outcomes of the community conversations, namely: ‘% of identified communities that have agreed what actions will be undertaken to address locally identified issues’.

Agree a change in target from ‘March 2018’ to ‘July 2018’ for the Market Street Redevelopment’s second milestone of ‘starting on site’ due to dependency on developer to complete their viability related processes and hand over the contribution of £500k (see Appendix F exception reports).

Other options considered: None