Issue - meetings

Report of the Assistant Chief Executive

Cabinet noted the contents of the report.

Councillor Mildren noted that the use of museums appeared to be down and presumed that this was because they were not open as long as previously.  He also noted that the average length of stay in bed and breakfast appeared to be up in January and queried whether this had subsequently reduced.  Councillor Beardsworth noted that the average stay in bed and breakfast had been influenced by the bad winter weather. 

Councillor Clarke commented that the new format of the report was moving in the right direction and queried, in respect of fly tipping, what 48 hours meant, ie whether this meant 2 days or 48 working hours, ie over a week.  He noted that within Castle Ward most fly tips were not collected within 2 days but were dealt with after six or seven days.  He queried exactly what the position was. 

Councillor B Hoare submitted a report, which showed the Council’s performance of monthly and quarterly Performance Indicators for January 2010.  The report was presented in a new format, which would be further refined, but would now not only show performance but also outcomes and it would enable the Council to align the Indicators to the Corporate Plan priorities.  It would help the Council and the public understand performance against the Corporate Plan Objectives.  Any red Indicators would be highlighted and Cabinet would be enabled to make decisions about them.  What this particular report indicated was that the Council was generally on target to deliver the Corporate Plan both in overall terms and within each corporate priority.  In respect of the query raised by Councillor Clarke, the Chair noted that the definitions for performance were those given in the national Performance Indicator Set and, specifically in this case, 48 hours meant 2 days.  He believed that Councillor Clarke had already been written to with this information. 

RESOLVED     That the report be noted.