Issue - meetings

To consider the findings of the performance report and to recommend any follow-up actions or information requirements.

Cllr Mark Elliott, Cabinet member for Resources, introduced the report, moved the officer recommendation and made the following points:

·  The report provides Cabinet with an update on the council’s Quarter 3 performance against Corporate Strategy metrics.

·  It highlights only indicators that have changed during the quarter.

·  Strong performance continues in waste and recycling.

• There has been further positive movement in social care.
• There is a downward trend in households in temporary accommodation.

·  The report also sets out ongoing challenges, particularly in areas where the council has less direct control, or where national trends impact performance.

·  It is important to continue to refine the Key Performance Indicators to ensure that they match evolving priorities.

Cllr Sarah Warren seconded the motion and made the following points:

·  The quarterly performance report provides an important overview of progress against the Council’s ambitious environmental and operational goals.

·  Communications to residents on climate?positive actions—particularly around household waste and home energy improvements—are proving effective.

·  Residential carbon emissions are steadily declining, with average estimated emissions now at 3.3 tonnes per property per year, reflecting ongoing improvements and available services such as Retrofit West.

·  The Council is preparing to support private landlords in meeting upcoming legislative requirements related to environmental standards.

·  Household waste performance is strong, with 96.7% of waste being reused, recycled, composted, or recovered, maintaining a positive upward trend.

·  The proportion of household waste recycled or composted slightly exceeds the 60% target, demonstrating sustained progress.

·  A small increase in land managed for nature by B&NES Council has been achieved, partly due to more areas being managed through cut?and?collect approaches.

·  Funded management plans are being developed for Foxhill (Bath) and Colliers Way (Radstock) to further enhance nature?positive land stewardship.

RESOLVED (unanimously):

To note the findings of the performance report.