Purpose

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

Decision

(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.