149 PERFORMANCE AND RISK (00:38:00) PDF 215 KB
To receive a report from the Head of Communities and Governance providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2015-16 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.
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The Committee had before it and NOTED a report * from the Head of Communities and Governance providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2015-16 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.
The Audit Team Leader outlined the contents of the report. Information regarding complaints could not be verified and required further investigation. It was AGREED that this information would be presented to the May meeting of this Committee.
Discussion took place regarding:
· IT systems being implemented and the perceived lack of follow up support for users;
· Levels of sickness and reporting methods;
· The number of empty homes in the district and the reasons why they could be empty;
· Improvements from last year to performance regarding food premises inspections but further improvements were still needed;
· The Leisure Service not meeting income performance targets;
· Work that was being undertaken with the Town Centre Manager to look at empty premises above shops and whether they could be brought into use for housing;
· The need for a named Head of Service to be identified as responsible for each risk.
Note: - Report previously circulated and attached to Minutes.