Agenda item

This year-end update report outlines South Kesteven District Councils performance against the Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the year of 2022/2023. The end of year data represents information up to 31 March 2023.

The Head of Policy, Projects and Performance presented the report which outlined the Council’s performance against the Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the year 2022/23.  The information contained within the report was up to 31 March 2023. 

Information on the KPI’s was presented twice a year.  A further review of actions was due to take place with the Quarter 2 report and it was noted that 2023/24 was the final monitoring year for these specific KPIs, all Members would have the opportunity to engage in the new Corporate Plan when it was discussed.

Appendix A to the report outlined the overall performance against the original actions which came within the remit of the Committee. Currently there were 9 actions, 5 actions were rated Green, 2 amber and 2 red.

Paragraphs 2.8 – 2.15 of the report gave background information on the actions.

One Member asked a question in relation to the homelessness case figure which seemed to be getting worse.  It was stated that people presenting as homeless had increased and they had a lot more complex needs. Proactive work was being undertaken to ensure that rough sleepers had a sustainable option for the future with significant work being done with other partners within Lincolnshire. 

A question was asked about whether South Kesteven was the lead on homelessness and it was confirmed that South Kesteven hosted the Rough Sleeper Initiative funded Change4Lincs initiative with North Kesteven, South Holland and West Lindsey.  When presented as homelessness South Kesteven had a duty to assess the person in respect of any local connections to South Kesteven or other areas such as Peterborough or Lincoln and work with that local authority.

A further question was asked about those fleeing domestic violence and it was stated that South Kesteven had adopted a Domestic Abuse Policy last year.  There was a national scheme for refuge accommodation across the country and for those wanting to relocate there were powers and tools to take the best action.  Partnership working was key to enable the best option to be taken forward for those fleeing domestic violence.

A further comment was made on the potential for an increase of those presenting as homeless and how this would be managed to which the Head of Housing replied.

Reference was made to the solid fuel heating still in place in some council properties and how soon these would be replaced.  The Council had been successful with the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and there was a two-year programme currently in place to hopefully replace solid fuel heating by 2025.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning stated that reducing solid fuel heating in homes was a legacy issue which would be addressed as quickly as possible.  He made reference to the national housing crisis which was being exacerbated by the cost-of- living crisis, record mortgage interest rates and the effects on the rental market which was causing a major problem in the housing sector.

Members noted the report.

(The meeting adjourned between 11:45 and 12:05)

(11:45 Councillor Graham Jeal left the meeting and did not return)