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Report of the Chief Executive and Corporate Strategy and Performance Manager

Summary

This report covers the Council’s performance for the period 01 July to 30 September 2010 as measured through the Performance Management Framework.

Recommendations

The Executive is recommended:

(1)               To note the many achievements referred to in paragraph 1.4.

(2)               To request that officers report in the third quarter on the items identified in paragraph 1.5 where performance was below target or there are emerging issues.

(3)               To agree the responses identified to issues raised in the quarter one performance report in paragraph 2.1 or to request additional action or information.

Recommendations Approved

The Chief Executive and Corporate Strategy and Performance Manager submitted a report outlining the Council’s performance for the period1 July to 30 September 2010 as measured through the Performance Management Framework. In the course of discussion Members requested that they be advised of the new performance management reporting as it becomes clear and that a meeting be arranged with officers and Councillors Atack and Wood to consider the Performance Management Framework in detail.

Resolved

(1)               That the many achievements as set out below be noted:

Cherwell: A District of Opportunity

·        Urban Regeneration: the Council has launched a consultation on proposals to pedestrianise areas of Kidlington.

·        Economic Development: the Council’s job clubs remain examples of national good practice with video footage used at this years Conservative Party Conference. The team continue to work with community groups to improve accessibility.

·        Affordable Housing: housing continues to provide support to local residents in challenging economic times with a good level of affordable housing scheme delivery.  This includes the first affordable housing completion under the Armed Forces personnel Home Ownership Scheme. This is tailored to forces personnel often required to re-locate at short notice. The housing team have also worked to secure 5 mortgage rescue completions. This scheme allows families struggling with mortgage repayments to remain in their home as tenants of a registered social landlord.

·        Eco Bicester: significant progress is being made on plans for the first “exemplar” phase of the eco town.  This has been subject of extensive consultation in the local community.

·        Urban Regeneration: the Old Town Party in Banbury had over 3,000 attendees, 300 participants in the community art wall and was supported by 5 local community groups and 26 local traders. This contributes to both the Council’s community cohesion and development objectives and also to increasing the vibrancy of our town centres.

A Cleaner Greener Cherwell

·        Street Cleansing: satisfaction with street and environmental cleanliness has increased to 72% for 2010 in comparison to 67% in 2009.

·        Rural Development: a successful countryside forum was held with over 50 attendees to discuss actions and progress with regards to conservation target areas and biodiversity across the district.

·        In Bloom Awards: Bicester achieved a Silver Gilt award in the national competition awards and Gold in the regional round. Banbury and Kidlington secured Silver Gilt awards. 

A Safe and Healthy Cherwell 

·        Activities for Young People: a successful summer programme of activities has been delivered with 1473 recorded attendances. Activities included a holiday sports road show and coaching clinics. 

·        Reducing Crime: working with partners to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour: Thames Valley Police are showing a 30% reduction in crime for this year.

An Accessible Value for Money Council

·        Reducing the Council’s costs by £800,000 in 2010/11: as of the 30 September £532,000 (66%) of the target has been achieved.

·        Providing More Services Online: there are currently 65 transactional services available on the Council’s website. The council’s consultation portal has also seen increasing availability of Council consultation activities including widening access to the annual satisfaction  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76