Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Digital Officer which was commended to Council by Cabinet on 2 October 2019, enclosed.

The Leader of Council introduced the Corporate Plan 2018-2022 Annual Report which had been commended to Council by Cabinet on 2 October 2019.  The Report focused on the progress made against the authority’s three well-being objectives set out in the Corporate Plan “Shaping NPT”.

It was pleasing to note that the majority of actions were on track and that such things as landslips, etc had been dealt with by staff.  Performance was broadly maintained in most areas which was a significant achievement given the cuts to human and financial resources.

Additionally where performance had fallen, measures had been put in place to address this, and these would be monitored over the remainder of the financial year.

The Leader then highlighted the authority’s main achievements which included the completion of the first phase of 21^st Century Schools Improvement Programme and the work of the Critical Incident Group in relation to anti-social behaviour and substance misuse.  This was set against the austerity measures imposed on the Council of reduced finances and less staff.  These views were supported by members, who raised the following:

In relation to Wellbeing Objective 3, concern was expressed that transport was not improving, especially in the valley areas and that maybe the Swansea Bay City Deal Programme may provide an opportunity to address this.  It was noted that an announcement was awaited in relation to the de regulation of buses.

RESOLVED:       That the Corporate Plan 2018-2022 Annual               

                           Report, as contained in the circulated

                                    report, be approved.