Decision details

The Executive considered the Performance and Financial Monitoring Information (Green Book) March 2020.  Members welcomed the positive progress in relation to the number of empty properties brought back into use, and planning applications decided within timeframes.

Questions were raised by Councillor Bond regarding the budget for Thameswey Housing Limited, properties purchased outside the Borough and the Thameswey Developments sales income.  The Chief Executive undertook to provide answers to Councillor Bond’s questions at the Weekly Leaders Meeting and share with Members afterwards.

Discussion ensued on refuse collection on time.  The Executive was informed that work was ongoing with the Joint Waste Service to review timeliness of reporting and accuracy.  The Portfolio Holder commented that it was important to ensure KPIs for refuse collection were accurate.  It was noted that the issue had also been raised at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.  It was also noted that the last two satisfaction surveys for the Serco Environmental contract had not been carried out due to COVID 19.

Following a suggestion that the total residential properties completed table, on page 14 of the Green Book, be extended to include affordable homes, the Leader advised that consideration would be given to amending the table.

Members also discussed legal expenditure, Lightbox compensation, Korn Ferry training and the leisure contract.

RESOLVED

That the Performance and Financial Monitoring Information, March 2020, be received.

Reason:   To manage the performance of the Council.