Issue - meetings

Report of Chief Executive (Copy herewith)

Cabinet noted the contents of the report.

Councillor Mildren noted the slight worsening of the payment of invoices and commented that prompt payment would assist small businesses.

Councillor B. Markham, as the relevant Portfolio Holder, submitted a report that set out the Council’s progress against the priorities set out in the Corporate Plan. He noted the achievements of the Housing Gateway Services and the partnership with Chelton Brown. He also noted that relet times in October had fallen below the 20 day target for the first time but that this was not yet a consistent position. He commented that Housing Benefit Claims were still being processed within the 10 day target despite an increase in demand due to the economic situation.

The Chair commented that the payment of invoices had been affected by a blip with the IBS system but this had now been resolved and performance was expected to improve from now on.     

RESOLVED:   That the report be noted.