URL: https://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4871

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: 8.1 The Head of Programmes and Accountable Body and Economic Strategy Manager were in attendance to present the first performance report to Committee since agreeing the first set of measures to be reported at its meeting on the 23rd October 2025. It provided the Committee with an overview of economic measures and performance for a range of services within the remit of the Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee.     8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee:   a)     Note the Performance Report update provided for up to Quarter 2 of 2025/26 b)     Provide feedback on further improvements to performance monitoring c)     Agree to the next Performance Report being an annual review and brought to Committee in June/July 2026     8.3 Reasons for Decision     8.3.1 Performance reporting helps to support transparency, accountability and continued improvement, ensuring that Members are well-informed and able to respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities. The Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee has delegated authority to monitor the performance of its services to ensure that:   a)    The service is delivering for the people of Sheffield b)    Limited resources are maximised due to budgetary pressures c)    The Council is delivering on corporate priorities         8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     8.4.1 The Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee has delegated responsibility for the regular monitoring of data including performance and financial information, and the performance monitoring of Economic Development, Skills and Culture Committee services. Therefore, no alternative options to the production of this report have been considered.  

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026