Agenda item

To receive performance information from the Corporate Performance & Improvement Manager for Quarter 1 (2025/2026).

The Group were presented with, and NOTED the Performance Dashboard for Quarter 1 2025/26. 

The overall performance was presented in a pie chart which combined the RAG ratings (Red/Amber/Green).  The indicators were presented with the current performance and the annual target to indicate whether or not the Council were on track to meet its target.

The following was highlighted within the report:-

·         The performance dashboard for Q1 aimed to give an understanding of how services were performing that related to this Policy Development Group (PDG).

·         In terms of performance, finance and risk, any measures that were also part of the Corporate Plan were listed in yellow text.

·         Electric car charging points installed across Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) were showing as Red at this point in the year.

·         There were no electric car charging points installed in quarter 1 however in 2024/2025 6 new charging points were installed which was ahead of the annual target for that year (effectively +2 in hand).

·         Discussions were taking place with a provider to upgrade the infrastructure that was based at the Council’s Leisure Centres in terms of charging points there.

·         The projected capital outturn was also showing as Red.  This was spending in terms of the Cullompton Relief Road which had slipped from the initial forecast however the project was well underway and construction was due to start in 2026/2027.

·         There were also small contributions into the land drainage project which the Environment Agency would lead on and those had slipped.

·         The capital slippage of overall projects was also showing as Red as all 3 projects had slipped.

·         Building control income which was projected as Amber was slightly below forecast which was due to the current economic conditions which had been the case in this service in the last 18 months.

Discussion took place regarding:

·         Whether there were any electric charging points for social housing?  It was explained that this indicator was from the General Fund infrastructure whereas electric charging points for social housing would fall within the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).  However this data could also be reported.

·         When would the additional electric charging points be installed and where would they be placed as it was important to ensure they were spread out across the District.    It was explained that due to an additional 2 charging points which were installed last year this meant that 2 more were left to be installed.  Tiverton Pannier Market would be installed next followed by West Exe South and Crediton High Street Saviours Way. 

There was another scheme in hand which would be initiated soon through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI).   There would be slower chargers in residential areas which would balance out the rapid chargers in core car parks and additional rural installations.  Public charging points at the Council’s Leisure Centres were also being upgraded.

·         Whether the Grand Western Canal would have electric chargers installed.  It was confirmed that this was not the Council’s asset.  However questions would be asked to see if there were any plans for that.

Note: * Performance Dashboard previously circulated