That targets set for each of the performance indicators contained in the Community and Corporate Plan and the Council Business Plan for 2025/26, 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 (as appropriate) be approved.

Each year the Chief Executive and Directors review outturn performance for the metrics being used to monitoring delivery of the Community and Corporate Plan and Council Business Plan and agree annual targets for the year ahead as well as indicative targets for the two subsequent years.   Targets are set for years two and three to embed a culture to continuously improve our performance.  Like all local authorities these figures are only a guide and are reviewed and reset every year repeating the annual process as set out above.

Targets are only set for the performance indicators where we have direct control over influencing the outcome.  When setting targets consideration is given to; historical performance over time, comparison against other local authorities’ performance, known issues and commitments that will impact future performance e.g. cost impacts, political ambitions, national and local challenges or opportunities.

The EIA completed for the Council Business Plan 2023-27 covers this decision.

The annual setting of targets is described in the Council’s Performance Management Policy.  Alternative options for the targets for each performance indicator were considered in each discussion between the Chief Executive and Director.  The Chief Executive has determined the targets which take account of the principles of good target setting as described in the Performance Management Policy.

The annual setting of targets is part of the Council’s framework as detailed in our Performance Management Policy.  There are no alternative options.

The decision will be implemented immediately.

Targets for the performance indicators being used to track delivery of the Community and Corporate Plan and Council Business Plan over the next three financial years to be agreed.

None.