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Key Performance Indicators Fq4 2021/22

Argyll and Bute Council · 16 June 2022
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL     POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE 
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES           16 JUNE 2022 
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FQ4 2021/22 – 
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
LEGAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
1.1 The Council’s Performance and Improvement Framework (PIF) sets out the   
presentation process for regular performance reporting. As a consequence of
Covid-19 alternative options for each PIF activity have been agreed by the
Executive Leadership Team (ELT). 
1.2 This paper presents the Policy and Resources Committee with the FQ4 2021/22
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Community Planning and Development,
Financial Services, Commercial Services, Legal and Regulatory Support and
Customer Support Services. 
1.3 It is recommended that the Policy and Resources Committee reviews and
scrutinises the FQ4 2021/22 KPI Report as presented.

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL                 POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE 
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 16 JUNE 2022 
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FQ4 2021/22 – 
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMERCIAL SERVICES
LEGAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 
2.0 INTRODUCTION 
2.1. The Council’s Performance and Improvement Framework (PIF) sets out the   
presentation process for regular performance reporting. As a consequence of
Covid-19 alternative options for each PIF activity have been agreed by the
Executive Leadership Team (ELT). 
2.2  This paper presents the Policy and Resources Committee with the FQ4 2021/22
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Community Planning and Development,
Financial Services, Commercial Services, Legal and Regulatory Support and
Customer Support Services, as agreed by Council. 
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 
3.1 That members review and scrutinise the FQ4 2021/22 KPI Reports as presented.   
4.0 DETAIL  
4.1  To ensure appropriate monitoring and scrutiny of performance management
during the Council’s Covid-19 response and recovery the ELT have identified a
Council-wide suite of 85 Success Measures detailed within the Service Plans.

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From within the Service Plans some measures have been identified as Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2021/22, and are currently reported quarterly
to the appropriate Strategic Committees. 
Pyramid remains ‘live’ with all Success Measures aligned to Service Plans
and updated as agreed. 
4.2 Attached are the KPIs for FQ4 2021/22 that are relevant to the Policy and
Resources Committee (Appendix 1).    
5.0 CONCLUSION
5.1 Simplifying and focusing the performance reports in this manner is a proactive
approach to help minimise back office function/non-essential activities whilst
maintaining a level of service that supports scrutiny, performance monitoring and
out statutory duties.
6.0 IMPLICATIONS
6.1 Policy: None
6.2 Financial: None
6.3  Legal: The Council has a duty to deliver best value under the Local Government
in Scotland Act 2003 
6.4  HR: None
6.5  Fairer Scotland Duty: 
6.5.1   Equalities - protected characteristics: None
6.5.2  Socio-economic Duty: None
6.5.3  Islands: None
6.6 Climate Change
6.7 Risk: Ensures that all our performance information is reported in a balanced
manner
6.8  Customer Service: None 
Douglas Hendry 
Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services and Legal and
Regulatory Support 
Kirsty Flanagan
Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services

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Policy Lead for Corporate Services and Community Planning: Councillor John
McAlpine 
Policy Lead for Finance and Commercial Services: Councillor Gary Mulvaney 
25 April 2022                                         
For further information contact: 
Jane Fowler, Head of Customer Support Services
Tel: 01546 604466
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 – Key Performance Indicators for -
 Community Planning and Development FQ4 2021/22
 Financial Services FQ4 2021/22
 Commercial Services FQ4 2021/22
 Legal and Regulatory Support FQ4 2021/22
 Customer Support Services FQ4 2021/22