Issue - meetings

(i)            That the contents of the report  be noted and that the recommendation that the Council continues to monitor performance alongside the latest financial information for the same period, be agreed.

(ii)           That the future development of the Financial & Performance report to reflect the vision and priorities of the Council Plan 2018-2022 be supported.

A report was submitted to Cabinet providing the Financial and Performance review Report for Quarter Four 2018/19.

Councillor Sweeney introduced the first part of the report, drawing Members’ attention to page 79 which outlined the current financial position.

Councillor Simon Tagg introduced the performance part of the report, commencing at page 81 of the agenda.   Referring members to ref 1.5, he stated that there had been a number of long term sickness issues which were now resolved.

Reference 1.9 showed the sickness rate as being off target.  The new Attendance Management Policy would assist in this area.

Councillor Holland commented on ref 2.1 and 2.2  and praised the volunteers especially those at the Brampton Museum.

Councillor Northcott addressed ref 2.3 and 2.4 stating that the target had not quite been met, due to a reduction in the number of major planning applications being submitted. Staffing was not at full capacity.

Councillor Simon Tagg addressed ref 4.1 to 4.3 stating that the vacancy rate had continued to rise and said that a Town Centre Plan would help to address this.

Resolved:      (i)         That the contents of the report  be noted and that the

recommendation that the Council continues to monitor performance alongside the latest financial information for the same period, be agreed.

(ii)           That the future development of the Financial & Performance report to reflect the vision and priorities of the Council Plan 2018-2022 be supported.