To report performance for the period April-September 2009-10 against the Council’s key indicators and associated projects and programmes in its Annual Operating Statement 2009-10.

THAT: Performance to the end of September 2009 and the measures being taken to address areas of under-performance be noted.

To ensure that progress against the Council’s priorities, targets and commitments, as set out in the Corporate Plan 2008-11 and the Annual Operating Statement 2009-10, are understood. Further, to ensure that the reasons for important areas of actual or potential under-performance are understood and addressed.

The Council’s Performance Improvement Framework provides that Cabinet will formally review performance against the Council’s Corporate Plan and associated Annual Operating Statement quarterly. There are therefore no alternative options.