To receive a report on the latest performance monitoring information.

The Director for Community Services highlighted the overall positive outturn for the Directorate at the end of Quarter 4 although there had been an increase in overall crime figures. Close liaison with the police was continuing with confidence that the increase in resource for community policing would help alleviate any future pressures and in time would have an impact on current figures. Satisfaction with Bedfordshire highways was good, with a RAG rating of green for the first time and there had been a marked increase in adults participating in sports and recreation.

Members discussed costs in relation to recycling targets and agreed the benefits in encouraging residents to recycle in order to minimise levies in relation to landfill tax

NOTED the report.