Issue - meetings

The Leader introduced a report on the Council’s Annual Report for the year 2018/19, setting out key achievements, and detailing actions and performance indicators which supported the Council’s corporate strategic plan priorities.  Councillor Haysey said the report had been signed off by the previous Chief Executive, and set out a number of current projects.  She invited the Head of Communications, Strategy and Policy to comment.

The Head of Communications, Strategy and Policy referred Members to the summary of achievements, which was included as a draft and would be produced in final form after this meeting.  He said the main points to note were that the Council was performing well in respect of its statutory functions.  Major projects were being progressed and there was a great deal of support being given to businesses.

Councillor G McAndrew questioned whether the top five pages referred to in the summary document would be subject to change if the dates shown were updated. 

The Head of Communications, Strategy and Policy said these were the correct figures in relation to the year 2018/19, and would not change once minor changes to the document had been made.

In response to a question from Councillor Haysey regarding publicity for the Performance Report, the Head of Communications, Strategy and Policy said the summary would be publicised on the Council’s website and through social media.

Councillor P Boylan said whilst he would not wish to detract from the successes shown in the report, he questioned whether the indicators remained appropriate.  If the Council was meeting those indicators consistently, then what was the purpose in having them?  He suggested a review of performance indicators should take place. 

The Leader asked that the Chief Executive and Head of Communications, Strategy and Policy consider this suggestion and work with the Executive Member for Corporate Services on the performance indicators within his portfolio.

Councillor L Haysey proposed, and Councillor G Williamson seconded, a motion to support the recommendation in the report.

The Executive noted the report.