To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9 July 2015 (SC.5 - SC.6), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9 July 2015 (SC.5 - SC.6), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive

The Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report setting out the Council Performance for Quarter 1 of 2015/16.  The Council’s performance and strategic risks were reported quarterly to the Management Team and Performance Review Boards.  The public had access to performance information through these quarterly Performance Reports.  This report provided details on progress against the Council’s priorities and information on actions to address under performance.

The Head of Service – Leisure and Communities attended the meeting to present the report and answer questions arising.  The Committee asked a number of questions which were responded to at the meeting and where further information was requested it was agreed that the Committee would be provided with this information separately.

THE DECISION:

That the Council Performance for Quarter 1 of 2015/16 be noted.

Report of the Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive

The Director of Support Services and Deputy Chief Executive submitted the Health & Safety Annual Report which provided an update on the Council’s improvements in health and safety management during 2014/15.

The Committee asked for information on the performance of the Health & Safety Plan as appropriate and the Head of Service undertook to take this forward and report back to the Committee.

THE DECISION:

That the Health and Safety Annual Report 2014/15 be noted.