Decision details

To receive a quarterly update on the Council’s improvement programme and corporate performance report.

(a)  That it be agreed to adopt the Phase 2 Recovery Programme, as set out in Appendix A to the report. The focud has been on establishing the right structure to underpin Phase 2.  Officers were currently working on a more in-depth document that would provide more detailed and specific actions and measures the council will take as part of its recovery, including establishing clear milestones and delivery targets to secure compliance with the best value duty.

(b)  Ensure a focus on sustainable finances delivering against the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and an Asset Disposal Strategy

(c)  Agreed to adopt a two-year horizon for the recovery programme required to become a Best Value Council, resulting in a forward plan to deliver change activity now running through until March 2026.

(d)  Noted the latest updates on recovery and performance as set out in the appendices to the report.