Agenda item

The Board considered a report of the Assistant Chief Executive that provided an update on progress against the council’s corporate basket of performance indicators (PIs) and report other performance issues for the 2014/15 financial year.  A presentation was given by the Head of Planning and Performance (for copy of report and slides, see file of minutes).       

Councillor J Hillary asked that the targets for each quarter be included alongside the graphs to show what the Council were achieving.

Councillor A Hopgood found the altogether greener performance figures very positive. She referred to adults aged 65 and over being admitted into nursing care and asked if the age range could be looked at in more detail.

Councillor A Batey commented on fly tipping and the possible cross boundary issues with Gateshead Council as it was unknown whether certain incidence were by Durham or Gateshead residents. Councillor B Graham added that CCTV cameras had been installed in 94 locations countywide which would deter offenders and reduce the number of reported incidents.

Councillor D Boyes found the crime figures very encouraging with County Durham having the best results in the North East and top 3% in the Country. He commented on the 476 private properties that had been brought back into use and felt that there was more confidence in the community which was very encouraging.

Resolved:

That the information contained in the report be noted.