To invite cabinet members to consider performance for the operating year 2014/15.

The assistant director, place based commissioning, presented the report which sets out performance by directorate. It was noted that paragraph 18 of the report should refer to Ledbury and not Ludlow as stated.

Achievements highlighted included the refresh of the health and wellbeing strategy, improvements in secondary education and improvements in road maintenance.

The Deputy Leader thanked officers for work on the Master’s House in Ledbury, which has created a fantastic asset.

In response to a question from the Independents group leader, it was explained that there had been joint work between Herefordshire and engagement with local Members of Parliament.

The leader of It’s Our County asked about funding that was designated for emergency work in relation to Colwall School. It was confirmed that there was revenue funding allocated to all schools and that Colwall was the only school to benefit from a capital grant application.

The leader of It’s Our County commented on achievements in Adults and Wellbeing which include compliance with the Care Act and future risks identified, and asked if there would be detailed regular performance monitoring reports.  It was confirmed that there would be quarterly reporting on the Care Act and it is hoped that by the end of July there would be confirmation of whether phase 2 of the Act would proceed, and Members will be briefed on this.

The chairman of the General Overview and Scrutiny Committee commended the new records centre, describing it as good value for money and an asset for the county. However, he expressed concern over the schools estate,that schools are too small and in need of updating, with limited budget being an additional factor; it is hoped that this would be reviewed through the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The chairman of the Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee referred to refuse sacks and bin collections mentioned in the report, commenting that more and more domestic rubbish is being dumped and that this needs taking into consideration.

RESOLVED THAT:

Performance for 2014/15 be noted.