Decision details

Summary

The Leader and Promoting South Lakeland Portfolio Holder presented an update report on the progress with the Council Plan 2014-19 for Quarter 3 of 2018/19.  Monitoring the success of the Council Plan informed of improvements and ensured the Council services addressed the needs of residents in an open and transparent way.  The Council was committed to delivering high quality, cost effective services that met the needs of residents and improved quality of life.  The performance management process helped the Council to demonstrate how well it was doing

The Leader informed Members that the report highlighted that the Council was delivering on its targets for the delivery of affordable housing to rent.  He pointed out that the median household income in South Lakeland was £32,506.

The report also included the Council’s Strategic Risk Register and the Leader pointed out that these were all being carefully monitored and managed and did not pose concern.

Members were informed that the report had also been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 1 February 2019.

Decision

RESOLVED – That the following be approved:-

(1)        the summary of Performance, as detailed within the report; and

(2)        the detailed risks information contained within Appendix 1 to the report.

Reasons for Decision

The report links directly to the Council Plan commitment to ensure that the Council is equipped to provide the best, most cost-effective services.  Details regarding performance monitoring are published in line with the Council’s Performance Management Framework.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None – the purpose of the report is to receive a performance update.