URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=609

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To provide an update on progress on the Council's priorities and service performance for 01 January to 31 March.

Content: The purpose of this item was to provide an update on provide an update on progress on the Council’s priorities and service performance for Q4 2025/26.   Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the regular quarterly report. It was noted that overall performance against corporate plan targets was generally positive, with a number of indicators performing above target. In particular, missed bin collections were reported as being below target levels, gym membership performance was strong, and residual household waste had reduced, indicating a positive trend in waste reduction. Members were also asked to note that also noted that a small number of performance areas were below target and had been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, whose recommendations were included within the report pack. Concerns had been highlighted in relation to land charges turnaround times, with performance not consistently meeting the 10-day target. It was noted that action was underway, including the appointment of a new member of staff, with an expectation that performance would improve. It was further noted that some historic pressures relating to housing benefit and council tax support processing were continuing to stabilise, with in-quarter performance showing improvement. In relation to planning appeals, Members noted that a higher proportion of appeals had been allowed than the 30% target, although this did not place the Council at risk of designation by Government. It was also noted that this position was linked to the absence of a five-year housing land supply. Finally, Members noted that while recycling performance had declined in line with national trends, the Council continued to perform comparatively well against other authorities, remaining within the top quartile. It was further noted that although residual waste had decreased, recycling rates had also fallen slightly, reflecting broader national pressures in this area. Cabinet RESOLVED to note the overall progress on the Council priorities and service performance for 2025-26 Q4 (January – March 2026).

Date of Decision: July 1, 2026