The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the performance of the strategic measures at mid-year, including those measures where the minimum expectation has been missed (appendix 1 to the report); and

2.    To note progress in delivering the Strategic Plan at the mid-year point, including those activities that are flagged as delayed and overdue (appendix 2 to the report).

Action by:

DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR, STRATEGY, POLICY AND PARTNERSHIP (S. GODMAN)

The Mayor introduced the report. He drew Members attention to the strategic indicators listed in the report including those marked red. In particular he highlighted that a number of indicators linked to Children’s Services had been put in place as a reaction to the OFSTED report and that these were expected to begin as red before moving towards green as they progressed.

The report was discussed and other issues were noted including:

·         Potential employment gaps between different groups and the additional research needed to see how accurate the figures were.

·         Efforts to tackle staff sickness levels including ensuring the Council was a good place to work.

The Mayor noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the performance of the strategic measures at mid-year, including those measures where the minimum expectation has been missed (appendix 1 to the report); and

2.    To note progress in delivering the Strategic Plan at the mid-year point, including those activities that are flagged as delayed and overdue (appendix 2 to the report).