Decision details

The Performance Manager provided Members with an overview of the Council’s draft Corporate Performance Report (CPR) which contained progress for 2020/21 and plans for 2021/22 in respect of the Council’s strategic priorities.  It was also advised that the report before Members set out how the CPR enables the Council to meet its statutory reporting requirements. 

Members were advised that the draft report for 2021/22 had been prepared against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic and the content had been challenged and reviewed by Officers. The Performance manager explained that the report demonstrated the positive progress made over the last year in the context of the global, national and regional challenges in 2020/21, and puts in place ambitious and clear plans for the Council for 2021/22.

The Deputy Leader agreed that the report was an accurate reflection of the Council’s position and provided information across all Council services of how well the Council were delivering to meet the needs of the residents and users of services across the County Borough.  The Deputy Leader noted the challenges faced by the Council in respect of the covid pandemic and the extreme weather events which were reflected within the performance report.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services thanked officers for the comprehensive report, which he commented reflected the difficulties experienced over the past 12 months but also illustrated the improvements accomplished during such difficult times.

Following discussions, it was RESOLVED:

1.    To endorse the draft Corporate Performance Report attached as Appendix 1 to the report and recommend its approval by Council on 20 October 2021.