Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations in the report were approved by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the quarter two corporate performance report for the period 1st July to 31st September 2024.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the quarter two corporate performance report for the period 1st July to 31st September 2024.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly focuses on monitoring corporate performance and budget alignment.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Service directors", "Corporate Leadership Team"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1398
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Strategy and Change) presenting the quarter two corporate performance report for the period 1st July to 31st September 2024. Resolved: That the Corporate Performance Report as at 31st September 2024, as set out in appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted. Reasons for Decision: 1. The Corporate Performance Report informs decision making to ensure that the Council’s priorities are on track to be achieved and aligns with the Financial Performance Report to ensure that they are delivered within the approved budget provision. 2. Improving efficiency and productivity is essential but the scale of the unprecedented financial pressures will inevitably lead to a reduction in the range, quality, cost and responsiveness of other discretionary Council services, as well as challenging our approach to statutory services. Other Options: The Council could monitor its corporate performance against an alternative timeframe, but it is considered that the current reporting schedule provides the appropriate balance to allow strategic oversight of the budget by Councillors. More frequent monitoring is undertaken by officers and considered by individual service Directors and the Council’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) including the implementation of any necessary remedial actions. Note: This is an Executive Function Not eligible for call-in Cabinet Member: Cllr Cowan
Date of Decision: November 18, 2024