Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Chief Executive and Director of Growth providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2016/17 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Director of Growth and Chief Executive providing it with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2016/17 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

The contents of the report were outlined with the following areas being highlighted:

·         The number of business rate accounts was up on the target figure for the year which was seen as positive.

·         The number of Apprentice starts was lower than targeted for.

·         Up until the end of March 2017 the number of empty shops across the district was below what had been expected which was seen as being very positive, however, in recent weeks the number had increased in Tiverton and Cullompton.

·         Unfortunately commencement of the cleaning contract for the Pannier Market had been delayed in order to procure as part of a wider process incorporating the entire corporate estate (to achieve better value). However, essential cleaning had taken place.

Discussion took place regarding:

·         The types of Performance Indicators that would best reflect Corporate Plan targets, for example, levels of unemployment or the number of business sites available.

·         The Peer Review had focussed very much on economic issues.

·         Service managers were being tasked with thinking about future activities and how these could be measured against the agreed set of corporate objectives.

Note: * Report previously circulated, copy attached to the signed minutes.