Issue - meetings

To receive a report by the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development that was considered by the Cabinet at their meeting on 3 March 2020.

To consider a report of the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change.

Decision

That the quarterly high-level performance framework for the Council Plan be agreed.

Reason for the Decision

To ensure progress towards the council plan is measured and monitored.

The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change reminded Cabinet that the Dorset Council Plan was adopted at the last meeting of Full Council and this report set out the proposed approach for a performance framework and presented the proposed draft measures.

The Portfolio Holder invited all members of the council to review the draft performance monitoring framework and to feedback comments and suggestions. The Head of Business Insight and Corporate Communication advised  that once the measures had been agreed the council would work toward developing meaningful and  appropriate performance indicators.  It was also important to consider monitoring at a strategic level.

Members welcomed that the Performance Measures would be considered by Audit and Governance Committee at future meetings.  It was noted that it was important to be clear on what action the council would be taken and where it would be acting as an influencer.

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The following issues and observations were made:-

·         Measures needed to show how to provide support to communities with the greatest challenges.

·         Important that measures have context for example for carbon omissions

·         The document appeared to be light of Climate Change measures

·         Some members were eager to have KPI’s as soon as possible

·         That the Chairman of Audit & Governance should receive the monthly updates in order that the council could respond quickly to issues.

·         Health issues needed to be a central issue

·         Suitable housing for those fleeing domestic violence had not be considered with the document.

Cabinet members felt that the proposed framework was a great start and was in general agreement with the appendix,  although they accepted that some of the issues were difficult to measure.

As part of the overall discussion the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change advised that he would be calling on BT Open reach to deliver on its promise to provide superfast broadband to all households across Dorset.  He confirmed that he was in conversation with BT but he was disappointed with progress to date. He would also be rising the matter with local MP’s in the coming weeks.

Members were advised to contact the Portfolio Holder with any issues and concerns.  The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Community Safety advised that he would be happy to take up the issue around meeting the appropriate housing needs for domestic violence victims.

Decision

That the quarterly high-level performance framework for the Council Plan be agreed.

Reason for the Decision

To ensure progress towards the council plan is measured and monitored.