URL: https://democracy.stevenage.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3648

Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet received a report highlighting the Council’s performance across key priorities and projects for Quarter 1 2025/26 and providing an update on progress against current strategic risks.   The Chief Executive gave a presentation including updates in relation to delivery against Corporate Plan Priorities and the key themes emerging from the Quarter 1 performance data.   Members made the following comments:   ·         Thanks were given to all officers who had contributed to the much improved performance ratings; ·         The improvement in the performance of the Repairs Team was welcomed although it was acknowledged there were still work to be done and the Portfolio Holder for Housing gave reassurances to members and residents that measures had been put in place to address the issues and that this was a top priority for the Council; ·         Members were pleased to hear of the improved performance for both the Planning Service and the Customer Service Centre; ·         Tribute was paid to the former Portfolio Holder responsible for Culture, Leisure and Arts, Councillor Rossati, for the work on the Arts and Heritage Trail; ·         Members noted the positive figures included in the Tenant Satisfaction measures and paid tribute to those officers and councillors responsible for them.   It was RESOLVED:   1.    That the service performance against 53 corporate performance measures and progress of key projects in Quarter 1 2025/26 through the Making Stevenage Even Better Programme (Appendix A) be noted. 2.    That the issues with the Repairs fixed first time measure are noted (section 4.3.2). 3.    That the work to create a new suite of Damp & Mould measures to support the introduction of AWAAB’s law be noted (section 4.3.6). 4.    That the Regulator of Social Housing Provider Improvement Plan (PIP) be noted (section 4.4.5). 5.    That the strategic risk updates (section 4.7) be noted. 6.    That the revised Risk Management Policy (Appendix D), with formal approval to be given by the Chief Executive and the Portfolio Holder following consideration of any further comments from Cabinet, be noted.  

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025