Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

Presented by the Leader

Councillor R Blunt presented the report to members, highlighting the key areas of performance.

Councillor R D Bayliss commented on the housing repairs team operating above target, the progress on the turnaround times for the empty homes programme and the parking improvements underway.  He was also pleased with the improved call waiting times in Customer Services and was expecting further improvements in future reports.  Councillor R Blunt commented on the parking improvements in council estates and explained his ambitions to become tenure neutral for all council housing to improve society cohesion; he felt this was very important.

Councillor N J Rushton reported that budgets were being effectively managed and Quarter 1 performance had been positive.

Councillor R Ashman commented on the progress made in achieving targets in the planning process and the increase in affordable homes.

Councillor A Woodman reported that work on Hood Park Leisure Centre was going well and the newly opened gymnasium was fantastic.

It was moved by Councillor R Blunt, seconded by Councillor R Ashman          and

RESOLVED THAT:

The Quarter 1 Performance Report (April - June 2019) be noted.

Reason for decision: The report be provided for members to effectively monitor the performance of the organisation.