Issue - meetings

To receive a report highlighting the Council’s performance across key priorities and projects for Quarter One 2026/27, following the approval of the new 2026/27 Corporate Performance Suite.

Cabinet received a report providing an overview of the Council’s performance during Quarter One of 2026/27, and which brought together corporate performance information and strategic project updates to support Cabinet’s oversight of delivery against the Council’s priorities.  The report included progress against the Making Stevenage Even Better Programme and performance results across the Council’s services.

Members received a presentation from the Chief Executive providing further detail on the Council’s performance during Quarter 1.

Members welcomed the report and presentation including:

·         the opportunities being created to support adult retraining and STEM education within the borough and the opening of the new North Herts College town centre campus in September 2026;

·         the progress being made on the new build and Sustainable Homes Programme;

·         progress on major projects across the borough, including the Oval Redevelopment Programme, Stevenage Sports and Leisure Centre, Ridlins Athletics Track and the Play Zone;

·         arrangements to celebrate the Council’s 80th anniversary, including an afternoon tea event on 30 October for residents celebrating their 80th birthday during the year;

·         the continued work in delivering the Council’s Climate Strategy and the proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions. 

Members also discussed the improvement in the length of time taken to prepare and let void properties, a focus on damp and mould cases, and tackling graffiti in the town.

It was RESOLVED that:

1.    That the service performance against 43 corporate performance measures and delivery of 67 key project milestones in Quarter One 2026/27 through the Making Stevenage Even Better Programme (Appendix A) be noted.

2.    That the strategic risk updates (section 4.7) be noted.

Cabinet received a report providing an overview of the Council’s performance during Quarter One of 2026/27, and which brought together corporate performance information and strategic project updates to support Cabinet’s oversight of delivery against the Council’s priorities.  The report included progress against the Making Stevenage Even Better Programme and performance results across the Council’s services.

Members received a presentation from the Chief Executive providing further detail on the Council’s performance during Quarter 1.

Members welcomed the report and presentation including:

·         the opportunities being created to support adult retraining and STEM education within the borough and the opening of the new North Herts College town centre campus in September 2026;

·         the progress being made on the new build and Sustainable Homes Programme;

·         progress on major projects across the borough, including the Oval Redevelopment Programme, Stevenage Sports and Leisure Centre, Ridlins Athletics Track and the Play Zone;

·         arrangements to celebrate the Council’s 80th anniversary, including an afternoon tea event on 30 October for residents celebrating their 80th birthday during the year;

·         the continued work in delivering the Council’s Climate Strategy and the proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions. 

Members also discussed the improvement in the length of time taken to prepare and let void properties, a focus on damp and mould cases, and tackling graffiti in the town.  They gave assurance that the Housing Team had a clear and active plan to improve performance and enhance the overall tenant experience.  It was noted that this work was closely aligned with the second phase of Awaab’s Law and the updated Decent Homes requirements, with significant activity underway to meet these standards. Officers advised that this programme of work was substantial and ongoing, and that improved performance was expected to be reflected in future quarters.

It was RESOLVED that:

1.    That the service performance against 43 corporate performance measures and delivery of 67 key project milestones in Quarter One 2026/27 through the Making Stevenage Even Better Programme (Appendix A) be noted.

2.    That the strategic risk updates (section 4.7) be noted.