Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 25, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 11.1 General Counsel introduced the report reported strong progress against the recommendations arising from the VWV external investigation into complaints related to the Street Trees campaign.   It highlighted that most actions had now been completed or embedded within ongoing programmes, with the remaining items on track for delivery.   The update also reflected wider improvements implemented through the Future Sheffield Programme and strengthened accountability through performance frameworks. The Committee was asked to note progress, continue monitoring outstanding actions.     11.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Finance and Performance Policy Committee:-   a)    Note the delivery against the recommendations since the approval b)    Monitor delivery of the outstanding recommendations c)    Note that an update on completion will be provided to the four individuals whose complaint led to the investigation.     11.3 Reasons for Decision     11.3.1 Significant progress has been made on delivery against the recommendations and those outstanding are on track to be completed in the near future. The Committee and those impacted should be aware of the progress but also when all recommendations have been concluded.     11.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     11.4.1 Not bring update report - This was not considered as the Committee had requested the report     11.4.2 Delay brining the report until all recommendations were completed - This was not taken forward as the Committee specifically requested a six-month report. Some of the recommendation implementation dates were beyond that timeframe.