Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

This item covers two reports as follows;

·         First Update Corporate Performance and Resources Report (CPRR) 2017/18

·         First Update Leader’s Report 2017/18

The First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an update on progress in delivering the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budget during the first quarter of 2017/18. It is the first report to be based on the 2017/18 Council Plan and Budget, and also reflects Cabinet priorities set out in recently-published Portfolio Agreements.

Updates are included on delivery of policy priorities, alongside Reform Projects. The report also includes early forecasts of budget and performance data where this is available, along with an update on the refreshed Corporate Risk Register. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were considered by the most recent Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s Annual Report reflects on recent national and local events, along with key areas of progress in delivering the vision for Inclusive Growth during the first quarter.

These reports were considered and approved by Cabinet on 15 August.

Scrutiny Committee is asked to:

·         Consider the First Update Reports;  

·         Review the progress against delivering corporate objectives, key projects, priority outcomes, targets and budgets for 2017/18;

·         Highlight key areas of and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any performance or resource issues;

·         Identify how areas of strong performance and good practice can be shared in other services.

Officer contacts - Steve Skelton, Strategic Head of Policy, Performance and Reform (CSS), steve.skelton@stockport.gov.uk (474 3174) Michael Cullen, Borough Treasurer, michael.cullen@stockport.gov.uk (474 4631)

The Deputy Chief Executive submitted the first update Corporate Performance and Resources Report (CPRR) 2017/18 and the first update Leader’s Report 2017/18 (copies of which had been circulated).

The First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provided an update on progress in delivering the Council’s Priority Outcomes and budget during the first quarter of 2017/18. It was the first report to be based on the 2017/18 Council Plan and Budget, and also reflected the Cabinet priorities set out in recently-published Portfolio Agreements.

Updates were included on delivery of policy priorities, alongside Reform Projects. The report also included early forecasts of budget and performance data where this was available, along with an update on the refreshed Corporate Risk Register. It was supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were being considered by Scrutiny Committees in the current Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s Annual Report reflected on recent national and local events, along with key areas of progress in delivering the vision for Inclusive Growth during the first quarter.

It was reported that the reports had been considered and approved by Cabinet on 15 August 2017.

The Leader of the Council (Councillor Alex Ganotis) attended the meeting to present the report and answer members’ questions.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         The Scrutiny Committee noted the current level of reserves and the use of the Reserves Policy to ensure Reserves were used effectively.

·         It was noted that by April 2018 lettings (including lease renewals) rating of E or higher would require an ‘Energy Performance Certificate’ and a survey had been commissioned to determine which properties would be affected.

RESOLVED – (1) That the reports be noted.

(2) That the Borough Treasurer be requested to circulate a schedule of decisions taken by the Leader of the Council in accordance with the Reserve Policy.

(3) That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Scrutiny Committee in respect of the outcome of the survey commissioned to determine which properties requiring an ‘Energy Performance Certificate’ and work required.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution.

The First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides an overview of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the first quarter of 2017/18.

Updates are included on delivery of policy priorities and the growth and reform programme. The report also includes forecast budget and performance data where this is available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It is supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which were considered by the most recent Scrutiny cycle.

The Leader’s First Update Report reflects on achievements, key issues, events and changes since the Annual Report.

These reports will also be considered by the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee at its next meeting on 19 September 2017.

The Cabinet is asked to:

(a)   Review progress against delivering Council priorities and capital schemes alongside budget and performance outturns contained within the report;

(b)   Approve the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3;

(c)   Note the Portfolio cash limit forecast position for 2017/18 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.5;

(d)   Note the position on the 2017/18 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4;

(e)   Note the non-cash limit out-turn position for 2017/18 as set out in section 2.6;

(f)     note the Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account forecast positions, as set out in Sections 2.7 and 2.8;

(g)   Approve the contributions to and from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 and note the forecast reserves and balances position;

(h)   Note the forecast position for the 2017/187 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1;

(i)     Note the re-phasing of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in 3.1.4;

(j)     Approve the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.5;

(k)   Approve the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3:

(l)     note the treasury management review and activity during the first quarter as set out in section 4; and

(m)  Identify key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or forecast issues or risks.

Officer contact: Steve Skelton/ Michael Cullen, 0161 474 3174 / 0161 218 1032

The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Policy, Finance & Devolution submitted the First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Cabinet with an overview of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes and budget during the first quarter of 2017/18.

The report included an update on delivery of policy priorities and the growth and reform programme. The report also included forecast budget and performance data where this was available, along with an update on the Corporate Risk Register. It was supported by seven Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports which had been considered by scrutiny committees in the most recent cycle of meetings.

The Leader’s First Update Report was also considered that reflected on achievements, key issues, events and changes since the Annual Report.

These reports would also be considered by the Corporate, Resource Management and Governance Scrutiny Committee at its next meeting on 19 September 2017.

It was reported that there were particular pressures within the Children and Families Portfolio relating to the increased demand for residential care and foster care placements.

The Cabinet welcomed the launch of the ‘Tobacco Plan’ by the GM Health and Social Care Partnership aiming to cut smoking rates significantly across the region over the next four years.

RESOLVED – (1) That in relation to the First Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report 2017/18

(i)            approval be given to the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.3 of the report;

(ii)          the Portfolio cash limit forecast position for 2017/18 as set out in sections 2.3 and 2.5 of the report be noted;

(iii)          the position on the 2017/18 budget savings programme set out in section 2.4 of the report be noted;

(iv)         the non-cash limit out-turn position for 2017/18 as set out in section 2.6 of the report be noted;

(v)          the Dedicated Schools Grant and Housing Revenue Account forecast positions, as set out in Sections 2.7 and 2.8 of the report be noted;

(vi)         approval be given to the contributions to and from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 of the report and the forecast reserves and balances position be noted;

(vii)        the forecast position for the 2017/187 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1 of the report be noted;

(viii)      the re-phasing of capital schemes during the quarter as set out in 3.1.4 of the report be noted;

(ix)         approval be given to the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in 3.1.5 of the report;

(x)          approval be given to the proposals for resourcing the Capital Programme as set out in 3.3: of the report, and

(xi)         the treasury management review and activity during the first quarter as set out in section 4 of the report be noted.

(2) That the Director of Public Health and Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration be requested to submit a report to a future meeting of the Cabinet setting out how the Council is taking forward the ‘GM Tobacco Plan’ and in particular creating more smoke free spaces including playgrounds and public areas.