Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director – Community Services and Assistant Director – Highways and Capital Projects

The Assistant Director Community Services and Assistant Director Highways and Capital Projects submitted a report (previously circulated) providing Members with an update on performance against key performance indicators at Quarter 4 2022/23.

It was reported that of the 35 indicators reported to this Scrutiny Committee, 25 were reported six monthly.

The submitted report gave the performance position in relation to the 35 indicators, of which 19 had increased when compared to the same period last year or from when last reported, whilst 16 had decreased when compared to the same period last year or from when last reported.

Members entered into discussion regarding recycling; Members were assured that whilst recycling performance had decreased, the Council were meeting requirements for recycling; that food waste mandated collection would be implemented in 2026 following the commencement of the new waste contract; and that a range of activities had been undertaken to encourage recycling, including advertisement on bin wagons and youtube videos.

Members also discussed fly tipping, highlighting concern regarding the low number of prosecutions, and requested further information regarding fines for successful prosecutions; concerns were also raised regarding bus punctuality and Members were informed of work being done with the provider, including £3M investment in new vehicles and support with driver recruitment.  

Discussion ensued regarding road traffic accidents and it was suggested Members be provided with further information for low level accidents to identity potential trends; and following a question, Members were provided with details of the road maintenance programme.

RESOLVED – That the content of the submitted report be noted.