Decision details

The Chief Executive provided Cabinet Members with the details of the corporate and service self-assessments that had been carried out by service areas for the 4^th consecutive year.  The Chief Executive commented that the process focuses on impact and outcomes of the services being delivered, which subsequently leads to improvements.

Members were advised that the corporate self assessment was based on the Wales Audit Office questions that are posed to local authorities as part of the WAO’s Corporate Assessment audits, and this had been positively received by the WAO.

Members were referred to section 6 of the report which outlined key priority areas going forward for the Council.

The Chief Executive concluded by advising that the assessments were a valuable tool which would better inform the Councils improvement planning arrangements to ensure it delivers its services efficiently and effectively.

The Leader spoke of the Self-Assessment process with the challenge of the assessments by the Chief Executive and respective Cabinet Members, commenting that the process allowed useful 2 way dialogue and provided a clearer picture of the work and planning of each service.  The Leader commented that although it was a lengthy process it was very beneficial for all involved with clear outcomes for improvement for the benefit of the residents of RCT.

The Deputy Leader echoed the value of the process.

Following discussions it was RESOLVED:

1.    That the corporate self-assessment is an accurate and robust reflection of the position of the Council and its services.

2.    That the Chief Executive present the report to the Finance & Performance Scrutiny Committee for their review at the next possible meeting.

3.    That the areas for improvement identified in the corporate and service self assessments are incorporated into the Council’s Corporate Performance Report for 2018, which is audited by the Wales Audit Office.