To update Cabinet on progress against the data quality action plan as required by the Council’s data quality policy.

THAT  (a)        progress against the data quality action plan be noted; and

(b)       the plan be fully completed by the time of the annual review.

Demonstrable progress has been made with the action plan. The results of the 2008 external audit, due soon, are expected to reflect these improvements in the Council’s approach to data quality. However, as Appendix 1 indicates there are a number of tasks behind the original timescale or where there is no / limited progress currently. These should be completed by next April when the plan is reviewed and rolled forward.

There are no Alternative Options to continuing with the action plan at Appendix 1 and updating it as necessary.