Issue - meetings

(A report by James Gilbert, Service Director – Corporate Services)

(A report by John Medler, Assistant Director – Governance and Monitoring Officer)

(A report by James Gilbert, Assistant Director – Corporate)

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Dale Broughton, presented a report by the Assistant Director – Corporate and the Assistant Director – Governance & Monitoring Officer, which set out the Council’s performance and risk position as at the end of December 2025 (Quarter 3). The report was accompanied by four appendices: Appendix A – Q3 Performance, Appendix B – Q3 BBC Risk Registers, Appendix C – Q3 Partnership Risks, and Appendix D – Q3 Fraud Risks, each providing detailed monitoring information across the relevant areas.

the Leader explained that performance across the majority of targeted indicators remained generally stable, with many measures either achieving target or staying within acceptable tolerance levels. The report incorporated 27 targeted indicators and 65 trend indicators, offering broader context for service pressures and operational activity. The strategic risk register had also been fully reviewed for the quarter, supported by enhancements recommended through a recent Internal Audit review, including clearer target status commentary and improved tracking of mitigation actions.

During discussion, the Cabinet examined the information in detail. Attention was drawn to the position of the industrial units, where it was queried whether the remaining vacant units had been filled. Members were advised that although leases had not yet been completed, there continued to be active interest, with ongoing enquiries from prospective tenants. The units remained continually advertised and several applications had been progressed, though none had yet reached completion.

Members also reflected on wider performance trends, including planning activity, waste and environmental measures, and homelessness prevention indicators. They noted the contextual pressures set out within the report, recognising that some indicators were influenced by external market conditions and operational demand. Consideration was also given to the updated risk registers, with Members welcoming the clearer presentation of target status and the additional transparency around mitigation actions, particularly in relation to information governance, technological resilience, and the requirements of the Environment Act.

The recommendations were moved by Councillor Dale Broughton and seconded by Councillor Sandeep Ghosh.

Resolved:

That the quarterly performance and risk monitoring information for Q3 of 2025/26 be noted.