To consider the quarter 2 performance report.

1.         That the continuing overall strong performance in Quarter 2 for the indicators being used to help support monitoring of progress against the Medium Term Plan priorities be acknowledged.

2.         That officers further investigate and resolve underperforming indicators as appropriate.

The Executive considered a report from the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources on the Quarter 2 2013/14 performance for Central Bedfordshire Council’s Medium Term Plan indicator set. 

The Executive noted that there had been an increase in crime in Central Bedfordshire, which had risen by 0.5 crimes per 1,000 population when compared to Quarter 2 in 2012/13.  The Executive Member for Sustainable Communities – Services agreed to raise this with the Chairman of the Police and Crime Panel.

In response to a question, the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources confirmed that there was a need to compare Central Bedfordshire Council’s performance with not just neighbouring authorities, but with those across the country. 

Reason for decision:  To ensure a rigorous approach to performance management across Central Bedfordshire Council.

RESOLVED

1.         that the continuing overall strong performance in Quarter 2 for the indicators being used to help support monitoring of progress against the Medium Term Plan priorities be acknowledged; and

2.         that officers further investigate and resolve underperforming indicators as appropriate.