Issue - meetings

Report to follow

RESOLVED

The Strategy Q2 performance monitoring report be received and the actions being taken to rectify performance issues detailed in the appendix be supported.

The Chair referred to the agenda report which provided a update on the delivery of the Council Strategy 2020-2030, providing the detailed performance information used to track its delivery.

The following was noted in response to questions regarding the performance indicators (PI) of ‘concern’ as detailed in the agenda report appendix.

·      PI H01 and H02– A developer forum was being arranged to discuss the current challenges faced by developers with regards to development sites, for which planning permission has been granted not coming forward. The number of homes provided was expected to more reflect the PI during 2026/27 with sites coming forward, particularly smaller sites. There was current housing market challenges which included the interest rate and lack of buyers.

·      PI H10 – The Committee would be advised of the current number on the waiting list or disabled adaptations. The Council is in the top 10% of local authorities providing such adaptations. 

·      PI H11 – Staff were thanked for their work resulting in this PI moving from ‘concern’ to ‘caution.’

RESOLVED

The Strategy Q2 performance monitoring report be received and the actions being taken to rectify performance issues detailed in the appendix be supported.