Issue - meetings

The report updates Cabinet on the progress made against a key set of strategic performance measures which assess progress on delivering the Corporate Strategy and key aspects of services delivery.

Cllr Richard Samuel introduced the report and moved the officer recommendation.  He stressed the importance of receiving regular reports on performance and to connect this with what the Council is doing in terms of finance.  The report provides a spotlight on performance which enables the Council to improve. 

Cllr Kevin Guy seconded the motion and stated that he was very pleased that the Council has implemented this new system for tracking progress against its corporate strategy, this is an important aspect of improving transparency and a good opportunity to highlight achievements.

He was very pleased to see the continuing engagement with residents through the Voicebox survey and the indication that 84% of residents are happy with the local area as a place to live and 59% are satisfied with the Council.

Cllr Tom Davies noted that this was Cllr Samuel’s last Cabinet meeting.  He thanked Cllr Samuel for his hard work and range of knowledge relating to his portfolio. 

The Cabinet then unanimously passed a vote of thanks to Cllr Samuel in appreciation of all his work over the last four years.

RESOLVED (unanimously):

To note progress on the delivery of key aspects of the Council’s service delivery, details of which are highlighted in section 3.6 and Annex 1 of the report.