Issue - meetings

This report presents details of the Council’s performance covering the period 1 April to 30 June 2014. This is the first report of the financial year which assesses performance against key themes, including Council Plan Priorities.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to note the Council’s current performance against its key priorities for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2014.

Reason:     To update Cabinet on the Council’s performance against key themes for the last quarter.

Consideration was given to the York Monitor which provided details of the Council’s activities and achievements from 1 April to 30 June 2014, showing progress on achieving the Council Plan priorities.

The Leader highlighted the significant growth in the economy, whilst there were issues with income levels in the city and he confirmed the need to attract higher value jobs to the city. Other Members referred to the need to break down the barriers to ensure that women received the skills, training and education to ensure equal access to jobs.

It was noted that a current scrutiny review was already examining attracting more productive and higher value jobs to the city on behalf of the Economic & City Development Overview & Scrutiny Committee.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to note the Council’s current performance against its key priorities for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2014.

Reason:     To update Cabinet on the Council’s performance against key themes for the last quarter.