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10.1

The Committee received a report of
the Executive Director, City Futures which proposed a set of
measures which the Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy
Committee would begin to monitor as part of the new Council
Performance Framework. It explained how the measures linked to the
wider framework and the wider context of performance measures in
Sheffield City Council and proposed that the Committee receive its
first baseline report in December 2025.

 

 

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
That Economic Development, Skills and Culture Policy Committee:-
 
a)   
Agree the selection of performance measures
b)   
Agree to receive quarterly reports that provide an overview of
performance against the measures;
highlighting performance challenges, successes and interventions
taken in order to inform the
Committee’s decision-making
c)   
Identify any issues of concern that they may wish to discuss in
future performance reports in more detail
d)   
Agree to review the measures and targets annually in the context of
progress, new areas of focus and the impact of external changes

 

 

10.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

10.3.1

The Committee is encouraged to adopt
the performance reporting proposals outlined in this report to
strengthen its oversight and decision-making capabilities. The
proposed framework introduces a clear reporting rhythm, separates
data by service area for ease of understanding, and allows for
iterative refinement based on committee feedback. This approach
will support transparency, accountability, and continuous
improvement, ensuring that Members are well-informed and able to
respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities

 

 

10.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

10.4.1

The Economic Development, Skills and
Culture Policy Committee has delegated responsibility for the
regular monitoring of data including performance and financial
information, and the performance monitoring of Economic
Development, Skills and Culture Committee services. Therefore, no
alternative options to the production of this report have been
considered.