Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 26, 2025

Purpose: To consider the report of the Leader of the Council providing a high level overview of the performance of the organisation.

Content: (i)  To agree the new key performance indicators aligned to the new SCC Corporate Plan outcomes and priorities as set out at Appendix 3. (ii)  To note the quarter one performance report set out at Appendix 1.

Reasons for the decision: 1.  Embedding a consistent and effective performance reporting process is important for the organisation to effectively manage its services and finances, improve processes and outcomes and to deliver on transformation objectives. 2.  The key performance indicators for 2025-26 have been aligned to the priorities in the new SCC Corporate Plan ensuring a robust framework against which to judge the council’s performance on priority areas.

Alternative options considered: No corporate reporting process in place, with reporting ad-hoc or on request. Rejected as regular and transparent performance reporting is essential for the council to effectively manage its business.