Agenda item

To receive a report from the Corporate Manager for People, Governance & Waste and the Interim Corporate Performance and Improvement Manager providing Members with an annual review of the Council’s performance against the corporate plan, local service targets for 2021/2022 as well as providing an update on the key business risks. 

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Corporate Manager for People, Governance & Waste and the Interim Corporate Performance and Improvement Manager providing it with an annual review of the Council’s performance against the Corporate Plan, local service targets for 2021/2022 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

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

·         Risks in relation to an increased turnover of staff and a high level of vacancies.

·         There was a risk of the ‘Homes for Ukraine scheme’ failing should the host relationship breakdown and re-matching not being an option. Where refugees could not afford to pay for private accommodation the council had a Homelessness Duty.

·         Risks around safeguarding vulnerable individuals and children who fell outside of the ‘Homes for Ukraine scheme’ by not having their needs met and / or refugees being vulnerable to exploitation.

Discussion took place regarding:

·         Key Performance Indicators in relation to Planning.

·         How many planning applications were dealt with on time. The officer explained that she would find out and inform the Committee after the meeting.

·         An increase in the number of households on the rechargeable waste scheme.

·         An increase in electric car charger usage. A report would shortly be presented to the Cabinet regarding the installation and operation contract for the Deletti partnership scheme which had now been procured by Devon County Council.

·         Information presented in the report with regard to the KPI for the Economic Development Service needed to be updated to truly reflect the amount of assistance which was given to Mid Devon businesses. Many factors affecting the economy of the district were outside of the Council’s control but much assistance was being given in terms of advice, support and grant funding where available.

·         HIF funding and the challenges involved, a report would be coming to the Cabinet shortly.

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