Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Devolution.

The Third Quarter Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides a summary of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes since the mid-year report. In the case of the budget and capital updates, this covers the period since the Q2+ report considered at the last cycle of Scrutiny and Cabinet.

The CPRR includes an executive summary and performance analysis, along with the forecast out-turn position on revenue and capital. As Portfolio Reports for Q3 were focused on performance data, this provides the basis for the summary. 

The Corporate Performance Dashboard is also published alongside the CPRR. This provides further detail for the suite of ‘Corporate’ measures analysed in Section 2 of the report, including trends, comparative data and commentary. A unique link to the Corporate Performance Dashboard is included in the body of the CPRR.

The Cabinet is recommended to:-

·         Review progress against delivering council priorities and capital schemes alongside budget and performance forecasts contained within the report.

·         Note the key achievements against Shared Priorities (Exec Summary) and analysis of corporate performance for 2021/22 (section 2).

·         Note the Cash Limit and Non-Cash Limit forecast positions for 2021/22 as set out in section 3.3 and 3.6.

·         Note the update to the Council’s positive investments as set out in section 3.4

·         Note the update on the Council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) investments plan set out in section 3.5.

·         Note the Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account and Collection Fund forecast positions as set out in sections 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9.

·         Note the appropriations to/from reserves and balances as set out in section 3.10 and note the resulting reserves and balances position as at 31 December 2021.

·         Note the position for the 2021/22 Capital Programme as set out in section 4.1.

·         Approve the resourcing of the capital programme as set out in section 4.3.

·         Approve the 2021/22 prudential indicators as set out in section 4.4, and

·         Identify key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or outturn issues or risks.

Officer contact: Peter Owston / Jonathan Davies, 0161 474 3274 / 218 1025, peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk / jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Devolution (Councillor Elise Wilson) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the Corporate Performance and Resources Third Quarter Update Report setting out the delivery of the Council’s priority outcomes and budget since mid-year, with a particular focus on the fourth and final quarter.

RESOLVED – That it be agreed to:-

·         Note the key achievements against Shared Priorities (Exec Summary) and analysis of corporate performance for 2021/22 (section 2).

·         Note the Cash Limit and Non-Cash Limit forecast positions for 2021/22 as set out in section 3.3 and 3.6.

·         Note the update to the Council’s positive investments as set out in section 3.4

·         Note the update on the Council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) investments plan set out in section 3.5.

·         Note the Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account and Collection Fund forecast positions as set out in sections 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9.

·         Note the appropriations to/from reserves and balances as set out in section 3.10 and note the resulting reserves and balances position as at 31 December 2021.

·         Note the position for the 2021/22 Capital Programme as set out in section 4.1.

·         Approve the resourcing of the capital programme as set out in section 4.3.

·         Approve the 2021/22 prudential indicators as set out in section 4.4, and

·         Identified key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or outturn issues or risks.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services.

The Third Quarter Update Corporate Performance and Resource Report (CPRR) provides a summary of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes since the mid-year report. In the case of the budget and capital updates, this covers the period since the Q2+ report considered at the last cycle of Scrutiny and Cabinet. The CPRR includes an executive summary and performance analysis, along with the forecast out-turn position on revenue and capital. As Portfolio Reports for Q3 were focused on performance data, this provides the basis for the summary. 

The Corporate Performance Dashboard is also published alongside the CPRR. This provides further detail for the suite of ‘Corporate’ measures analysed in Section 2 of the report, including trends, comparative data and commentary. A unique link to the Corporate Performance Dashboard is included in the body of the CPRR.

The Scrutiny Committee is asked to:

·       Consider the Q3 Update Corporate Report;  

·       Review the progress against delivering priority outcomes, targets and budgets for 2021/22; and

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

Officer contact:

Holly Rae, Head of Strategy and Design (CSS), 0161 474 3014,  holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk

Jonathan Davies, Strategic Head of Service – Finance (Deputy S151), jonathan.davies@stockport.gov.uk  (0161 218 1025)

The Corporate Director, Corporate and Support Services (Deputy Chief Executive) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing a summary of progress in delivering the Council’s priority outcomes since the mid-year report. In the case of the budget and capital updates, this covered the period since the Q2+ report considered at the last cycle of Scrutiny and Cabinet. The Corporate Performance and Resources Report (CPRR) included an executive summary and performance analysis, along with the forecast out-turn position on revenue and capital. As Portfolio Reports for Q3 were focused on performance data, this provided the basis for the summary.

The Corporate Performance Dashboard was also published alongside the CPRR. This provided further detail for the suite of ‘Corporate’ measures analysed in Section 2 of the report, including trends, comparative data and commentary.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·      Requested an update in relation to the Greater Manchester Treasures discussions on the Business Rates retention pilot. In response it was stated that the agreement reached with GMCA for the pilot was that the benefit would be shared by GMCA at a level up to a maximum of 50% due to the investment required at a GM level which included some investment at a regional. The ongoing discussions with the Treasurers centred around the investment requirement moving forwards.

·      Welcomed the financial benefit generated from waste over the next 12 months.

·      Welcomed the resolution that had been reached with Heaton School in relation to the higher needs budget and noted the benefits that this would have on the educational provision and students. 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.