Agenda item

As detailed in the recommendations.

The Chief Executive provided information on the 2015/16 Improvement Plan which was a positive report, with the majority of activities being assessed as making good progress (72%) and likely to achieve the desired outcome (78%).  In addition, 55% of the performance indicators met or exceeded target for the quarter.  Risks were also being successfully managed with the majority being assessed as moderate (69%) or minor (20%).  The new format of reporting had generally been well received and Overview & Scrutiny Committees had so far been satisfied with explanations given for their respective risk areas.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the following be agreed;

·         The level of progress and confidence in the achievement of high level activities which seek to deliver the impacts of the Improvement Plan;

·         The performance against improvement plan performance indicators, for the quarter and half year position; and

·         The current risk levels identified in the Improvement Plan

(b)       That Cabinet Members be assured by plans and actions to manage the delivery of the 2015/16 Improvement Priority impacts.