Perth and Kinross Council Annual Performance Report 2023-24
Perth and Kinross Council · 18 September 2024
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Council 30 October 2024 Scrutiny and Performance Committee 18 September 2024 PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2023/24 Report by the Chief Executive (Report No. 24/254) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The Annual Performance Report (APR) is part of the Council’s strategic planning and performance framework, supporting delivery of the Council vision and achievement of outcomes. It provides an overview of how we have performed against our priorities, actions and associated key performance indicators in the period from April 2023 to March 2024, as set out within our Corporate Plan 2022-2027. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 It is recommended that Scrutiny and Performance Committee: • scrutinises the Annual Performance Report for 2023/24 and provides feedback to be incorporated into the report for Council • identify any area of performance for further scrutiny at future committees It is recommended that the Council: • approves the Annual Performance Report for 2023/24 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background • Section 5: Summary Information • Appendix 1: Annual Performance Report 2023/24 Executive Summary • Appendix 2: Perth and Kinross Council Annual Performance Report 2023/24 • Appendix 3: Corporate Delivery Improvement Plan 2024/25 Update 4. BACKGROUND 4.1 Perth and Kinross Council’s Annual Performance Report (APR) is a statement of the progress made towards achieving its strategic priorities during the financial year 2023/24.
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It provides elected members, officers and the public with an understanding of the performance achieved through qualitative narrative as well as details on indicators and areas for improvement. In addition, we have provided an Executive Summary which was well received last year that provides a quick overview of Key Performance Measures (KPI) trends for each strategic priority and a short narrative. This shorter version will help support the Council’s public performance reporting activity on the website and via social media. 4.2 To support the APR as with previous years supplementary information is online on the website PK Performs. This includes a progress report on how we are meeting our statutory duty to deliver best value including an update on our Best Value Assurance Report (BVAR) improvement actions. We also provide case studies providing illustrative examples of progress on our work towards a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities. And finally, charts on financial information are also included. 4.3 This is a transitional year for several reasons. The Council has undertaken phase 1 of the leadership review, operating models across the Council are still being implemented. Alongside this, we will be reviewing our Strategic Planning and Performance Management Framework. In May 2024, the Corporate Development and Improvement Plan (CDIP) was approved, and we are reviewing how the Corporate Plan and the CDIP can be better integrated and streamlined as part of the strategic planning and performance management framework. We have provided an appendix to this report with the CDIP actions and progress updates against them. 4.4 We have started the implementation of the strategy module within PK Performs and this has been used to collate the PI information this year. In future years, PK Performs will also be used to collect the narrative and CDIP actions. This will also be reflected in the revised framework. 5. SUMMARY INFORMATION 5.1 The Council’s APR for 2023/24 is a high-level summary of the impact that Council services collectively had in the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. It provides a summary of trends in data against each of the indicators, however, these should be considered in the context of the current operating environment, challenges and whether we control, influence or are informed by the data. 5.2 Within the APR we have reported our performance against the Council’s seven key priorities and associated actions. These are aligned to each of the priorities and actions identified within the Corporate Plan and provide more detail and data on KPIs, performance and improvement. 5.3 Throughout the report, there are many examples of how services have continued to have a positive impact on outcomes for individuals, businesses and communities. The Executive Summary provides an overview of how this has been achieved.
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5.4 Despite these achievements we are not complacent and recognise the many challenges we faced within 2023/24, and those that lie ahead. The report recognises some of these challenges and the work that we are doing to make positive change. 5.5 The finalised CDIP for 2024/25 was presented to Council in May 2024. An update against these actions has been provided as an appendix to this report. As we review our Strategic Planning and Performance Management Framework, we will review the CDIP approach and how this ties in with our Corporate Plan, and Annual Performance Reporting arrangements. We are proposing that this is developed into a 3-year rolling programme as often long-term improvements are not seen or realistically achievable in a 12- month period. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Carole Hendry Service Manager Performance and Business Support cchendry@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Greg Boland Strategic Lead – Strategic Planning, People and Performance 9 September 2024
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan None Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial None Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment None Strategic Environmental Assessment None Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) None Legal and Governance None Risk None Consultation Internal Yes External None Communication Communications Plan None 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan / Corporate Plan 1.1 This report demonstrates the achievements and challenges associated with delivery of the Council Corporate Plan 2022-27. 2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report. Workforce 2.2 There are no workforce implications arising from this report. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.3 There are no asset management implications arising from this report.
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3. Assessments Equality Impact Assessment 3.1 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. 3.2 This report has been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment process (EqIA) with the following outcome: (i) Assessed as not relevant for the purposes of EqIA Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.3 The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 places a duty on the Council to identify and assess the environmental consequences of its proposals. no further action is required as it does not qualify as a PPS as defined by the Act and is therefore exempt. Sustainability 3.4 Under the provisions of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Council has to discharge its duties in a way which contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 the Council also has a duty relating to climate change and, in exercising its functions must act: • in the way best calculated to delivery of the Act’s emissions reduction targets; • in the way best calculated to deliver any statutory adaptation programmes; and • in a way that it considers most sustainable. 3.5 The information contained within this report has been considered under the Act. However, no action is required as the Act does not apply to the matters presented in this report. Legal and Governance 3.6 Not applicable. Risk 3.7 Not applicable.
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4. Consultation Internal 4.1 The Executive Leadership Team, Service Senior Management Teams and the Performance, Planning and Risk Group were consulted during the preparation of this report. External 4.2 Not applicable. 5. Communication 5.1 Not applicable. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS None. 3. APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Annual Performance Report 2023/24 Executive Summary Appendix 2 - Perth and Kinross Council Annual Performance Report 2023/24 Appendix 3 - Corporate Delivery Improvement Plan 2024/25 Update