To agree the Performance Indicators to be included in the final Local Area Agreement (LAA) super refresh document.

THAT the proposed list of Indicators included in the LAA be supported.

To ensure that Cabinet is included in the LAA super refresh process, and has the opportunity to contribute to its development, agree the Story of Place, Priorities and Performance Indicators.  Herefordshire Council is the accountable body for the LAA and will have a key leadership role in ensuring its successful delivery.  The LAA will also be an essential feature in the Comprehensive Area Assessment.  The new Area Based Grant (expected to be in the region of £8.88m in 2008/09) will be paid to Herefordshire Council as the accountable body, with decision making processes and performance monitoring going through the Local Strategic Partnership (The Herefordshire Partnership), and relevant statutory/themed Partnerships as specified in National Guidance.  There is an indication that there maybe a Reward Grant paid at the end of the 3 years based on achievements against targets.

There are no Alternative Options as the Council will not be able to access the £8.8m available through the LAA.  There is also a legal requirement that all Councils enter into LAA’s to identify priorities and objectives for delivery and benefit of the people of Herefordshire.

Consultations took place with Councillors, Officers within Herefordshire Council, other Agencies such as The Learning & Skills Council, the Primary Care Trust, Community Groups, Voluntary Sector & Public Sector organisations, in November 2007.