Agenda item

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 any key business risks.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Head of Communities and Governance providing it with an update on performance against the 2010-15 Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2015-16 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

The contents of the report were outlined with discussion taking place with regard to the following areas:

·         It was pleasing to note that the backlog of food premises inspections was reducing due in part to the recruitment of an Environmental Health Officer.

·         Cllr Mrs J Binks urged the Committee to take note of the report produced by the Reviewing the Cost of Efficiencies Working Group, particularly the section regarding the leisure centres which went to Scrutiny on 23 May 2016.

·         The subject of ‘asbestos’ would remain as a potential risk within the report as it was impossible to eliminate it 100%. Any development of a non housing asset would be subject to an inspection and thorough risk analysis prior to the commencement of any works.

·         Risk and insurance liability when undertaking grass cutting work on behalf of Devon County Council. Cllr R F Radford, as Chairman of the Managing the Environment Policy Development Group (PDG), requested that clarification regarding the matter be sought and brought to the PDG’s attention if necessary. 

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