PAPER B

 

 

ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT SELECT COMMITTEES – 29 OCTOBER 2004

 

SERVICE PLANS 2005/06

 

HEAD OF SELECT COMMITTEE AND BEST VALUE SUPPORT

 

REASON FOR SELECT COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

 

As part of the Council’s Annual Planning Cycle Select Committees receive relevant details contained within Service Plans so that an overview can be taken to ensure that actions and performance accord with the Corporate Plan and other statutory and non statutory plans.

 

ACTION REQUIRED BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE

 

To comment on the priorities and bids contained within each Service Plan and any implications for the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Objectives.

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

Members will recall that last year each Select Committee received edited details of Service Plans. Having looked at the format of the 2004/05 Service Plan I believed, at that time, that it would be more beneficial to concentrate debate on the elements relating to Key Achievements for 2003/04; Key Objectives and Improvements for 2004/05; Structure and Budget 2004/05; Key Performance Measures and Targets 2004-05 and Resources Bids Summary. There was a range of differing views on this approach. It was difficult to get a balance between ensuring that all appropriate key details were made available and not inundating Members with masses of paper.

 

The Co-ordinating Committee, at its meeting on 9 September 2004, discussed the approach that should be taken when dealing with the Service Plans for 2005/06. The Committee noted that as the result of feedback from Members and Heads of Service last year a revised format has been introduced with the emphasis upon service improvement priorities. A new section had also been included on service contributions towards achievement of the corporate priorities of e-government, diversity and people management.

 

The Co-ordinating Committee believed that it would be appropriate for each Select Committee to consider those parts of Service Plans covering the Priorities for the Annual Action Statement; Service Contribution towards Corporate Priorities; Revenue Budget Bids and Risk Management. The full content of each Service Plan can be viewed by members on the Council’s intranet :- http://wightnet2000.iow.gov.uk/direction/performance/servicep.asp

If any member wishes to raise a question in relation to any other part of the Service Plan, which is not attached as an Appendix to this report, they are requested to speak to the Head of Service in advance of the meeting.

 

The Co-ordinating Committee also indicated that the Improvement Plan included within each Service Plan should be monitored as part of the Quarterly Performance Management Report.

 

RELEVANT PLANS, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

 

Service Plans provide the step between the Council’s Corporate Objectives and staff’s Personal Development Review. They also link the Council’s priorities, service priorities and resources together.

 

It is also very important for the Council’s Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2005 to ensure there is ownership, agreement and monitoring of the Council’s Service Plans by Members which is a major part of the performance management agenda. It also provides clear evidence that the Council is linking its planning, policies and performance management which can only result in improved corporate governance.

 

CONSULTATION PROCESS

 

In accordance with the Council’s Annual Planning Cycle draft Service Plans are due to be considered by Select Committees

 

FINANCIAL, LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER IMPLICATIONS

 

Each Service Plan will incorporate relevant details.

 

APPENDICES ATTACHED

 

Appendix 1 -    Engineering Services

Appendix 2 –   Planning Services (only in relation to Building Control and Agenda 21)

 

BACKGROUND PAPERS USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT

 

Agenda and minutes of the Co-ordinating Committee held on 9 September 2004.

 

Contact Point :Paul Thistlewood,  F 823285, e-mail paul.thistlewood@iow.gov.uk.

 

 

ALISTAIR DRAIN

Head Of Select Committee And Best Value Support