Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

Presented by the Leader

Councillor R Blunt presented the report to members.

He informed members that the report reviewed the achievements of the Council against its objectives and targets for the financial year ending April 2019.  He advised that excellent progress had been made in all of the priority areas, with 31 of the 35 commitments achieved or on plan.  He went on to highlight the achievements has detailed within the report.

Councillor R D Bayliss commented that the housing progress was good overall, especially with the number of affordable homes exceeding targets.

Councillor N J Rushton drew members’ attention to the increase in business rate income, which indicated a level of growth within the district.  He also referred to the increased levels in recycling, the growth in the self-sufficiency fund and the amount of savings.  He commented that North West Leicestershire District Council was possibly the best performer in Leicestershire on a whole range of factors not just income.

Councillor R Ashman thanked officers for the excellent report, which was clear and easy to read.  He was happy to see the results of the urban design for new builds and the improvements in the process for Section 106 Agreements.

Councillor A Woodman commented that although he was not an elected member during the period of the report, it was great to see what had been achieved.  He thanked his predecessor for the hard work undertaken.

Councillor T Gillard commented that the success of the Enterprising Phase 3 Grant Programme showed that local businesses were continuing to invest, grow and create new jobs.  He thanked the Business Focus Team for all the work undertaken for local businesses.

Councillor R Blunt agreed that it was good to see the direction the council was going in and to see the growth in the last 12 years.  He was very proud of the success.

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

RESOLVED THAT:

The report be received.

Reason for decision: The report delivers an update and actions on all of the Council priorities.