Issue - meetings

A report from the Chief Executive is attached. This presents the latest quarterly report on the Corporate Performance Scorecard. (Key decision – reference number 3998)

(Report No.178)

(8.25 – 8.30 pm)

Councillor Doug Taylor (Leader of the Council) introduced the report of the Chief Executive (No.178) outlining the progress made towards delivering the identified key priority indicators for Enfield.

NOTED

1.               The progress made towards delivering the identified key priority indicators for Enfield;

2.               Members considered the individual performance indicators within their own areas of responsibility and drew attention to the following issues:

(a)  Councillor Simbodyal extended her congratulations to the Public Health Team on successfully exceeding the target for four week smoking quitters.

(b)  Councillor McGowan highlighted the indicators for Adult Social Care and was pleased to note the successful target for timeliness of social care assessment (all adults). The continuing pressures faced through delayed transfers of care and, the involvement of the Council’s partners in the acute sector was noted. Members also noted the good outturn figure in relation to the percentage of current social care clients accessing long term support who received self-directed support.

(c)  Councillor Orhan drew attention to the indicators in relation to safeguarding children. The significant work that was being undertaken was highlighted. Congratulations were extended to the officers involved. Members noted that 100% had been achieved on the percentage of child protection cases which had been reviewed within required timescales. The Council was committed to protecting vulnerable children. Councillor Orhan explained that minor policy changes could have a major impact on the targets as only relatively small numbers were involved. The Council would continue to be robust in its safeguarding work.

(d)  Councillor Oykener noted the excellent results in relation to the level of rent collected by Enfield Homes as a proportion of rent due (excluding rent arrears). Congratulations and thanks were extended to the officers involved.

Alternative Options Considered: Not to report regularly on the Council’s performance. This would make it difficult to assess progress made on achieving the Council’s main priorities and to demonstrate the value for money being provided by Council services.

Reason: To update Cabinet on the progress made against all key priority performance indicators for the Council.

(Key decision – reference number 3998)