Decision details

The Leader presented the report to Members.

He reported that overall performance had improved and highlighted that the number of leisure centre members had increased, the targets met by the Housing and Waste Collection services, the increase in recycling income and that finance figures were under budget.

At the request of the Leader, the Chief Executive explained that there had been an increase in two areas of sickness absence, one being recovery from operations and the other in personal and family mental health.  She confirmed that the increase in absence was not due to work related illness and it would continue to be monitored.

In response to a question from the Corporate Portfolio Holder, the Chief Executive explained that the sickness levels were average compared to similar sized Local Authorities and slightly lower than the private sector.

Councillor R D Bayliss referred Members to the Housing performance dashboard and reported that he was pleased with the progress.

Councillor T J Pendleton advised Members that the throughput of applications was high which had led to an increase in fees received, which was great news.  Also 100 percent of major planning applications had been processed within 13 weeks and the River Mease problem had now been resolved.  He also highlighted that although the target percentage of minor planning applications determined within 8 weeks had not been met, the new recruits within the service were now in place and an increase was inspected in the next quarter.

Councillor N J Rushton asked the Director of Housing to thank his officers for the swift response he had received recently to an enquiry as it had been dealt with very well.

It was moved by Councillor R Blunt, seconded by Councillor R D Bayliss and

RESOLVED THAT:

The Quarter 4 Performance (January – March 2015) report be received and noted.

Reason for decision: The report is provided for Members to effectively monitor the organisation’s performance.