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Area Performance Report - FQ1 2022/23

Argyll and Bute Council · 7 September 2022
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Committee — 7 September 2022 and its agenda

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID-ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND
THE ISLANDS AREA
COMMITTEE 
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES   7 SEPTEMBER 2022 
AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT – FQ1 2022/23 
1 Background 
1.1 This paper presents the Area Performance Report for Financial Quarter 1 2022/23
(April to June 2022) and illustrates the agreed performance measures. 
1.2 As previously agreed the 14 quarterly Corporate Outcome Indicators (COIs) are
now reported to all Area Committees on a quarterly basis, and are now included in
the Performance Reports. 
The features of the Performance Report are as follows:- 
 The Report mirrors the information as presented on the Scorecard.
 The Report is effectively ‘owned’ by the appropriate Area Committee.
 Indicators are grouped by Corporate Outcome.
 The data table for each indicator is coded to identify the level of reporting.
o Area level measures are blue
o Council level measures are grey
o COI measures are white 
 Each indicator details 
o The Target, Actual and Performance status (Green / Red / No Target)
for the current and three previous financial quarters.
o Commentary for the current financial quarter only.
o Narrative explaining the performance trend e.g. This indicator is above
Target and performance has improved since the last reporting period.
o The name of the responsible officer.
o Where possible performance is presented at both Area and Council
level. 
It should be noted that Pyramid remains live and all measures can be navigated
as usual through the front screen. If support to navigate Pyramid is required please
email pyramid@argyll-bute.gov.uk 
1.3 The commentary for each indicator helps ‘Tell Our Story’ and enables Elected
Members to put the performance data into perspective and understand if an issue is
local in nature or should be escalated up to a Strategic Committee. 
1.4 To improve the response to performance queries, it is requested that either the
Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas are contacted once the Quarterly
Performance Report is received with any queries. This should enable some

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queries being resolved or clarified prior to the Area Committee meeting, and
therefore being carried forward as Actions at a subsequent meeting.   
2 Recommendations 
2.1 It is recommended that the Area Committee – 
a) Notes and considers the performance and supporting commentary as
presented. 
b) Upon receipt of the Quarterly Performance Report the Area Committee
contact either the Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas with any
queries. 
c) Note that work is ongoing and to respond to Sonya Thomas with requests
or comments regarding the layout and format of the Performance Report. 
3.0 IMPLICATIONS 
3.1 Policy: None
3.2 Financial: None
3.3 Legal: None
3.4 HR: None
3.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: No impact assessment required for this report. 
3.5.1 Equalities: None. If requested the Area Committee Performance Report
can be supplied in a different format.
3.5.2 Socio-economic Duty: None
3.5.3 Islands: None 
3.6 Climate Change: None
3.7 Risk: None
3.8 Customer Service: None 
Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support
Services 
Jane Fowler
Head of Customer Support Services
25 July 2022 
For further information, please contact:
Sonya Thomas

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Organisation Development Officer - Performance and Improvement
Customer Support Services
01546 604454 
Appendix 1: FQ1 2022/23 MAKI Performance Report

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FQ1 2022/23 Overall Performance Summary 
The information presented is a summary of the measures in the Scorecard that is available on Pyramid. 
The measures show the performance against target for the current and previous three reporting periods with an explanation of performance trend. 
The data table for each indicator is colour coded to identify the level of reporting: 
 Area level measures are blue.
 Council level measures are grey.
 Corporate Outcome Indicators (COIs) are white.

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Index of Measures 
Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active healthier independent lives
COI – Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund
COI – Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and
intervention 
Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities
Number of parking penalty notices issued
Car parking income to date
Dog fouling – total number of complaints 
Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start
COI – Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and
monitoring plans in place
COI – Provide quality meals within cost margins to all pupils 
Corporate Outcome No.4 – Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all
Maintain the percentage of 16-19 year olds participating in education, training or employment 
Corporate Outcome No. 5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving
Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum
Percentage of pre-application enquiries processed within 20 working days
Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine
COI – The number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period
COI – Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the awards of contracts via the procurement portal
COI – Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally

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Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have an infrastructure that supports sustainable growth
Street lighting – percentage of faults repaired within 10 days
Total number of complaints regarding waste collection
COI – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
Shanks – Percentage of waste that is recycled, composted and recovered
Islands – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
H&L – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
COI – The number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill
LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) 
Make It Happen
Teacher sickness absence
LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence
COI – Increase the percentage of all self-service and automated contacts

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Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives 
COI – Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund
Responsible person: Fergus Walker 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 95.3% 134.5% Green
FQ3 2021/22 95.3% 130.0% Green
FQ4 2021/22 95.3% 120.7% Green
FQ1 2022/23 95.3% 87.5% Red 
FQ1 Comment
We have currently spent £102,039 of our 2022/23 allocation of £458,338 which is less than our monthly profile amount however as the cost-of-living pressures
continue we expect this figure to increase as the year progresses.

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Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives 
COI – Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and
intervention
Responsible person: Lee Roberts 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator has met the target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 100% 100% Green
FQ3 2021/22 100% 100% Green
FQ4 2021/22 100% 100% Green
FQ1 2022/23 100% 100% Green 
FQ1 Comment
There were no Debt Arrangement Schemes set up in this quarter. All of the clients provided with a Personal Debt Recovery Action Plan were satisfied. Out of 8
surveys issued 5 were returned showing 100% of clients satisfied. Four of the 5 survey returns had comments showing their appreciation of the service and how it
had helped them.

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Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities 
Number of parking penalty notices issued – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
The indicator for FQ1 shows the number of parking penalty notices has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 42 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 15 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 3 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 44 No target 
FQ1 Comment
Front car parks in Inveraray relined. 
Number of parking penalty notices issued – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of parking penalty notices has significantly increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 1,583 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 973 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 1,188 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 2,043 No target

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FQ1 Comment
ABC areas are returning to pre-Covid levels. Lomondside is especially busy on good weather weekends.

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Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities 
Car parking income to date – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the amount of income collected is slightly lower than the target. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 £38,899 £43,829 Green
FQ3 2021/22 £50,560 £65,610 Green
FQ4 2021/22 £61,820 £69,891 Green
FQ1 2022/23 £16,050 £15,541 Red 
FQ1 Comment
The income collected within the MAKI area is within reasonable tolerances and just below the expected target figure. 
Income collected in FQ4 and FQ1. 
Car Park Location FQ4 Actual FQ1 Actual
Fisher Row, Inveraray £316 £2,711
The Avenue, Inveraray £1,940 £5,762
Front Street and Toilets, Inveraray £1,960 £6,951
Lorne Street, Lochgilphead £65 £1
MAKI £0 £116 
Car parking income to date – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels.

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This indicator for FQ1 shows the amount of income collected is significantly lower than the target. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 £507,833 £491,275 Red
FQ3 2021/22 £660,069 £699,363 Green
FQ4 2021/22 £807,078 £801,606 Red
FQ1 2022/23 £250,264 £165,678 Red 
FQ1 Comment
Bute and Cowal and Oban, Lorn and the Isles appear to still be affected whereby visitor numbers are still well down compared to pre-Covid. It is hoped in the
second quarter that visitor numbers will increase however this again is dependent on good weather. We have not seen a return to predicted numbers for camper
vans and motor homes.

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Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities 
Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 20 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 20 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 21 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 26 No target 
FQ1 Comment
There has been a slight increase in the number of dog fouling complaints received this quarter for the Mid Argyll area, with a total of 11. The Warden service will
continue with their monitoring and patrolling. There were 12 dog fouling complaints registered for the Kintyre area this quarter, the Warden service will continue
to monitor this as well as increasing patrols. There were 3 dog fouling complaints received for the Isle of Islay this quarter, this is very good, however, the Warden
service will continue to monitor this when on the island. 
Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 46 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 60 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 81 No target

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Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ 2022/23 No target 61 No target 
FQ1 Comment
Although the number of dog fouling complaints has reduced this quarter it still remains high.  The warden service will continue to patrol and monitor as well as
engage with all parties in an attempt to explain and education on the issues of dog fouling.

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Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start 
COI – Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and monitoring
plans in place
Responsible person: Louise Lawson 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 is on track with no change in performance since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 100% 100% Green
FQ3 2021/22 100% 100% Green
FQ4 2021/22 100% 100% Green
FQ1 2022/23 100% 100% Green 
FQ1 Comment
There is individual tracking and monitoring in place on SEEMIS in schools for care experienced children and young people. In addition to this, the Principal Teacher
for care experienced children and young people monitors the information in SEEMIS and has subsequent conversations with staff in schools to ensure care
experienced children and young people are receiving all the support they need to achieve and that the staff in school have the right strategies in place to help the
child remain engaged with their education attainment and achievement. Often the care experienced health and wellbeing officers are used to provide extra
support for the child and the family.

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Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start 
COI – Provide quality meals with cost margins to all pupils
Responsible person: Jayne Jones 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target however performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 5.00% -3.81% Green
FQ3 2021/22 5.00% -0.62% Green
FQ4 2021/22 5.00% -4.00% Green
FQ1 2022/23 5.00% 3.77% Green 
FQ1 Comment
The food cost percentage for the whole area showed a variance of 3.77%. We will continue to review the food cost percentage for those schools above and below
the 5% variance target.

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Corporate Outcome No.4 – Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all 
Maximise the percentage of 16-19 years olds participating in education, training or employment – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Simon Easton 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 94.00% 96.21% Green
FQ3 2021/22 94.00% 95.34% Green
FQ4 2021/22 94.00% 95.38% Green
FQ1 2022/23 94.00% 95.45% Green 
FQ1 Comment
As has been the case in all areas of the authority, a reduction in participation was seen in in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and Islay in the latter half of 2021, which can be in
some measure attributed to the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on opportunities for young people, and its effect on resilience and wellbeing. Nonetheless,
participation levels in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and Islay have remained above the target level of 94%.  Some recovery has been seen in 2022. The appointment and
work of the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Co-ordinator for the Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and Islay area are leading to improved links between schools and
employers, which have already led to more young people successfully entering employment post-school.  It is expected that the increase in participation will
continue as further work and interventions are put in place, by DYW, Education and Community Learning and Development, to support young people into positive
destinations. 
EDU107_04-Maintain the percentage of 16-19 years olds in Argyll and Bute participating in education, training or employment services
– Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Simon Easton 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 has met the target and performance has improved since the last reporting period.

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Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 94.00% 94.29% Green
FQ3 2021/22 94.00% 93.17% Red
FQ4 2021/22 94.00% 93.80% Red
FQ1 2022/23 94.00% 94.00% Green 
FQ1 Comment
Across the authority, a reduction in participation was seen in the latter half of 2021, which can be in some measure attributed to the effect of the Covid-19
pandemic on opportunities for young people, and its effect on resilience and wellbeing. Nonetheless, authority participation levels have once again matched the
target level of 94%.  Some recovery has been seen in 2022. The appointment and work of the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Co-ordinators for all areas of
the authority are leading to improved links between schools and employers, which have already led to more young people successfully entering employment post-
school.  It is expected that the increase in participation will continue as further work and interventions are put in place, by DYW, Education and Community
Learning and Development, to support young people into positive destinations.

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Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving 
Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Allan Brandie 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is has met the target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 0 0 Green
FQ3 2021/22 0 0 Green
FQ4 2021/22 8 8 Green
FQ1 2022/23 18 18 Green 
FQ1 Comment
During Quarter 1, ACHA completed 10 units in Inveraray (all social rent; includes 2 wheelchair units and 2 other suitable specialist units): 4x1bed, 4x2bed, 2x3bed.
West Highland Housing Association completed 8 units at Imeraval, Isle of Islay (6 social rent and 2 NSEE: includes 2 amenity units). 
DEG103_01-Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Alan Brandie 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 has met the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 19 19 Green
FQ3 2021/22 23 23 Green
FQ4 2021/22 45 45 Green
FQ1 2022/23 36 36 Green

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FQ1 Comment
During Quarter 1, LINK completed 18 units at Dunbeg Phase 3 (all social rent, includes 2 wheelchair and 2 amenity units): 8 x 1bed, 4 x 2bed, 5 x 3bed, 1 x 4bed. In
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay – West Highland Housing Association completed 8 units at Imeraval Phase 3, Islay: (6 social rent and 2 NSSE; includes 2 amenity units).
ACHA completed 10 units at Inveraray: (all social rent; includes 2 wheelchair units and 2 other suitable specialist units) 4x1bed, 4x2bed, 2x3bed.

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Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving 
Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Peter Bain 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target and performance has decreased slightly since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 75.0% 54.3% Red
FQ3 2021/22 75.0% 12.5% Red
FQ4 2021/22 75.0% 32.4% Red
FQ1 2022/23 75.0% 31.6% Red 
FQ1 Comment
Percentage of pre-application enquiries processed within 20 working days for MAKI remains below target at 31.6%. It is important for readers to note that the
team has operated throughout this period with a vacancy, following the resignation of the Area Team Leader. To date, recruitment for this post has not been
successful. Day-to-day management of the team is therefore being undertaken by the Development Manager, in addition to their current responsibilities. 
Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Peter Bain 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target however performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 75.0% 65.5% Red
FQ3 2021/22 75.0% 61.7% Red
FQ4 2021/22 75.0% 56.3% Red
FQ1 2022/23 75.0% 60.5% Red

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FQ1 Comment
The Development Management Team continues to operate with reduced resource. As new officers settle in, the Service are concentrating resource on working
through planning applications which is a regulatory function.

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Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving 
Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Peter Bain 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 has not met the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 8.0 weeks 11.9 weeks Red
FQ3 2021/22 8.0 weeks 12.4 weeks Red
FQ4 2021/22 8.0 weeks 14.4 weeks Red
FQ1 2022/23 8.0 weeks 15.3 weeks Red 
FQ1 Comment
This measure only relates to planning applications received for alterations to existing premises.
The Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and Islay team took an average of 15.3 weeks to determine "Householder" applications in FQ1. It is important for readers to note that the
team has operated throughout this period with a vacancy, following the resignation of the Area Team Leader. To date, recruitment for this post has not been
successful. Day-to-day management of the team is therefore being undertaken by the Development Manager, in addition to their current responsibilities. MAKI
also has further reduced resource due to 1 FTE currently being on maternity leave. 
Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Peter Bain 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 has not met the target however performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 8.0 weeks 9.7 weeks Red
FQ3 2021/22 8.0 weeks 11.8 weeks Red

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Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ4 2021/22 8.0 weeks 13.8 weeks Red
FQ1 2022/23 8.0 weeks 12.4 weeks Red 
FQ1 Comment
This measure only relates to planning applications received for alterations for existing premises.
The Development Management Team continues to operate with reduced resource. The headline performance figure of an average of 12.4 weeks to determine
these applications shows an improvement from last quarter’s figure of 13.8. 
Benchmarking FY 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22
This is one of several measures where the Development Management Service is benchmarked against The Scottish Government and "Rural 9" average
performance. 
Changes made by The Scottish Government in reporting cycles, have necessitated changes to the way we input benchmarking figures in Pyramid: 
(1) The annual benchmark figure, when published in July each year will be used to retrospectively update every FQ for that FY (applied to FY 2019/20 and FY
2020/21).
(2) This will be projected forward throughout the four FQ's of the next FY* (as has been standard practice in Development Management for over a decade
now). 
* projected benchmark figures are necessary to populate the field in Scorecard, due to the fact that information is now only published by The Scottish Government
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Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving 
COI – The number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period
Responsible person: Flora Lamont 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of applicants has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 42 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 28 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 37 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 32 No target 
FQ1 Comment
During FQ1 – The Housing Service provided temporary accommodation to 32 new homeless households. 
Bute and Cowal – 13
Helensburgh and Lomond – 7
Oban, Lorn and the Isles – 10
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay – 2

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Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving 
COI – Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the awards of contracts via the procurement portal
Responsible person: Anne MacColl-Smith 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target and performance has decreased slightly since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 20.0 25.8 Green
FQ3 2021/22 20.0 39.4 Green
FQ4 2021/22 20.0 13.5 Red
FQ1 2022/23 20.0 13.2 Red 
FQ1 Comment
13.2% – slight decrease from the previous quarter, again due to the nature of the contracts. However, of the 6 bids made by local contractors, 5 were awarded the
contract (83.3%) with a total value of over £92k. A summary of all contracts awarded in FQ1 is available on Pyramid. The PCCMT continue to support local
suppliers by providing useful information on the Council’s website, i.e. pre-recorded webinars on how to bid for Council contracts, hints and tips for tendering as
well as our contract plan, details of upcoming supplier development events and our category officer’s contact details all of which enable local suppliers to be able
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Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving 
COI – Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally
Responsible person: Anne MacColl-Smith 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of community benefits has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 15 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target - No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 40 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target - No target 
FQ4 Comment
This indicator is reported in FQ2 and FQ4.
PCCMT has been working closely with their suppliers to deliver additional social, economic and environmental value and achieved 40 community benefits through
Contract Management, Contract Awards and the Request List from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. Further detail is available on Pyramid.

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Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth 
Street lighting – percentage of faults repaired within 10 days – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 75% 18% Red
FQ3 2021/22 75% 28% Red
FQ4 2021/22 75% 48% Red
FQ1 2022/23 75% 33% Red 
FQ1 Comment
The number of reported faults has reduced in FQ1, as weather conditions improved slightly and lighter nights reduced the lighting up time period. The total
number of instructions completed in the quarter was 18, of which 6 were completed in 10 days or less, giving an efficiency of 33%. The FQ1 21/22 figure is logged
as 48% therefore there is a decrease in performance. Response times continue to be affected by operator absences, geography and delays in the supply chain. 
RIS113_05-The percentage of street lighting faults are completed within 10 working days – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target however performance has improved slightly since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 75% 31% Red
FQ3 2021/22 75% 59% Red
FQ4 2021/22 75% 28% Red
FQ1 2022/23 75% 29% Red

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FQ1 Comment
A total of 116 individual lighting fault instructions were started and completed within the quarter which is approximately one third of that completed in the
previous period. However only 34 of these were done in 10 days or less, giving the overall efficiency of 29%. Completion of works continue to be hampered by 
operatives’ absences, including Covid and the continued extended delivery periods for materials associated with this and the effects of Brexit. Specialist electrical
and lighting equipment suppliers being European based or further, in the main.

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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth 
Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 0 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 0 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 1 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 3 No target 
FQ1 Comment
There were only 3 waste collection complaints for the MAKI area this quarter, this is a very good level of service given the number of properties serviced. 
Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 0 No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 0 No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 40 No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 58 No target

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FQ1 Comment
The number of waste collection complaints has risen again this month and again especially in the Helensburgh/Lomond area. There have been a number of
operational and staffing difficulties over these 3 months, however discussions will take place with the local delivery teams in an attempt to reduce the number of
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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth 
COI – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
Responsible person: John Blake 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 45.0% 50.5% Green
FQ3 2021/22 45.0% 50.6% Green
FQ4 2021/22 45.0% 48.3% Green
FQ1 2022/23 45.0% 52.1% Green 
FQ1 Comment
52.1% recycling/composting and recovery (39.3% recycling/composting plus 12.8% recovery). Recycling and composting rate slightly higher than normal mainly
due to high tonnage of green garden waste sent to composting sites during the quarter. 
Shanks – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
Responsible person: John Blake 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the percentage of waste has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 52.8% No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 53.1% No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 49.7% No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 54.4% No target

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FQ1 Comment
54.4% recycling/composting and recovery (37.5% recycling/composting plus 16.9% recovery). Recycling and composting rate slightly higher than normal mainly
due to high tonnage of green garden waste sent to composting sites during the quarter. 
Islands – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
Responsible person: John Blake 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the percentage of waste has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 37.2% No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 39.0% No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 38.4% No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 33.3% No target 
FQ1 Comment
33.3% recycling/composting and recovery (32.1% recycling/composting plus 1.2% recovery). Recycling and composting rate similar to Q1 in previous year. 
H&L – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered
Responsible person: John Blake 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the percentage of waste has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 51.2% No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 49.5% No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 48.9% No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 53.6% No target

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FQ1 Comment
53.6% recycling/composting and recovery (45.8% recycling/composting plus 7.8% recovery). Recycling and composting rate slightly higher than normal mainly due
to high tonnage of green garden waste sent to composting sites during the quarter.

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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth 
COI – The number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill
Responsible person: John Blake 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 is below target (lowest is best) and performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 5,550 4,800 Green
FQ3 2021/22 5,100 4,550 Green
FQ4 2021/22 5,000 4,252 Green
FQ1 2022/23 5,850 4,546 Green 
FQ1 Comment
Tonnes of biodegradable waste sent to landfill was less than same quarter in previous financial year. Recycling and composting rate slightly higher than normal
mainly due to high tonnage of green garden waste sent to composting sites during the quarter.

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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth 
LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Mid Argyll
(Monthly data combined to show quarterly average)
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 73 80 Green
FQ3 2021/22 73 81 Green
FQ4 2021/22 73 85 Green
FQ1 2022/23 73 88 Green 
FQ1 Comment
The levels of street cleanliness this quarter for the Mid Argyll area are very good, April 92, May 81 and June 90, this exceeds both the national standard of 67 and
benchmark figure of 73. 
LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Kintyre
(Monthly data combined to show quarterly average)
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 73 80 Green
FQ3 2021/22 73 74 Green
FQ4 2021/22 73 77 Green

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Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ1 2022/23 73 82 Green 
FQ1 Comment
The LEAMS score for the Kintyre area is very good again this quarter, April 84, May 76 and June 85, all months exceeding the national standard and benchmark
figure. 
LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Islay
(Monthly data combined to show quarterly average)
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 73 84 Green
FQ3 2021/22 73 84 Green
FQ4 2021/22 73 84 Green
FQ1 2022/23 73 84 Green 
FQ1 Comment
The Isle of Islay again sees a very high standard of street cleanliness for the 1st quarter with each month scoring 84, exceeding the benchmark figure of 73. 
LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Argyll and Bute
(Monthly data combined to show quarterly average)
Responsible person: Tom Murphy 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target and performance has improved since the last reporting period.

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Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 73 81 Green
FQ3 2021/22 73 78 Green
FQ4 2021/22 73 79 Green
FQ 2022/23 73 85 Green 
FQ1 Comment
The department continues to deliver a high standard of street cleanliness across the whole area. This is a great achievement. The service uses the annual report
from Keep Scotland Beautiful and monthly inspections to assess the date and make appropriate alterations to work schedules to ensure that the level of
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Making It Happen 
Teacher sickness absence – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Simon Easton 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has decreased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 1.00 days No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 1.38 days No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 1.69 days No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 1.62 days No target 
FQ1 Comment
Absence levels have remained almost the same between last quarter and this quarter which bucks a seasonal trend which usually sees higher levels in Q4 than Q1.
There is an increase on the same quarter last year which is not unexpected due to previous Covid restrictions which kept absence levels low. 
Teacher sickness absence – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Simon Easton 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 0.89 days No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 1.60 days No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 1.77 days No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 1.79 days No target

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FQ1 Comment
Absence levels have stayed almost the same in comparison to the last quarter which is different to the usual seasonal trend where they normally increase in Q4
and reduce in Q1. Against the same quarter last year there has been a slight increase - an increase was expected due to the reduction in Covid restrictions.

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Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Making It Happen 
LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay
Responsible person: Carolyn Cairns 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 2.86 days No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 3.05 days No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 2.82 days No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 2.87 days No target 
FQ1 Comment
Absence levels have remained almost the same between last quarter and this quarter which bucks a seasonal trend which usually sees higher levels in Q4 than Q1.
There is an increase on the same quarter last year which is not unexpected due to previous Covid restrictions which kept absence levels low. 
LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Argyll and Bute
Responsible person: Carolyn Cairns 
This indicator is reported quarterly. Performance is presented for both Area and Council-wide levels. 
This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has increased since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 No target 3.16 days No target
FQ3 2021/22 No target 3.49 days No target
FQ4 2021/22 No target 3.42 days No target
FQ1 2022/23 No target 3.57 days No target

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FQ1 Comment
There has been a small increase in the absence against last quarter. Against the same quarter last year again there has been a small increase. This was not
unexpected due to the reduction in Covid restrictions.

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Making It Happen 
COI – Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts
Responsible person: Robert Miller 
This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. 
This indicator for FQ1 is above target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. 
Reporting Period Target Actual Status
FQ2 2021/22 70.0% 73.7% Green
FQ3 2021/22 70.0% 72.2% Green
FQ4 2021/22 70.0% 73.1% Green
FQ1 2022/23 70.0% 79.4% Green 
FQ1 Comment 
In FQ1 there were 39,166 transactions dealt with by customer service agents (20.8%) and 150,535 automated or self-service transaction (79.4%) so the 70% target
was well exceeded. There was a significant increase of Governance & Law automated interactions due to the recent council elections: FQ1 2021/22 2022/23
Mediated 37,224 39,166 Automated 99,398 150,535.