The Cabinet Member for Governance and Improvement introduced a report by the Director of Public Health/Head of Policy and Performance outlined the Council’s updated Performance Management and Improvement Policy.

The Cabinet noted that the Policy built upon previous approaches to performance management but was written in the context of the Council facing an unprecedented set of financial challenges; a fundamental review of what and how services were delivered; and the need to ensure good corporate governance and the development of a cultural of innovation and continuous improvement.

The policy incorporated feedback from the Peer Challenge process and key recommendations and actions identified by Internal Audit.  The Cabinet was told that the development of the policy would be an iterative process in line with the vision and future requirements of the Council (and would be refreshed and updated annually).

The Cabinet Member for Governance and Improvement informed that the report responded to the comments and views of the peer challenge and internal audit and set out a systematic approach to improvement and performance management and reinforced the Council’s commitment to pre decision scrutiny.  The Improvement Board was keen to see this framework implemented.  Training would be provided for staff to encourage good performance management across the Council.

RESOLVED:

That the updated Performance Management and Improvement Policy be approved.