Staff stability behind improved performance
By Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter
On Tuesday, the cabinet met to discuss and approve their Vision 2025 corporate improvement plan annual report which looks at Powys County Council’s (PCC) performance during the last year.
Councillor Harris said: “What we have now is stability, and I think it shows. Over the last few years, we had four chief executives. It’s been a great time of change.
“I’m very pleased with this report, there are areas where we can improve and I want to stress there are other areas alongside this report where we are seeing improvement.”
Cllr Harris went on to thank “everybody” for all that they have done to produce the good results.
One major issue in 2019/20, was the critical Estyn inspection report of the education service. Education portfolio holder, Councillor Phyl Davies said: “We fully accept the findings of the report and have moved rapidly in the formation of a PIAP (Post Inspection Action Plan), to put us on the journey of improvement.
“We have launched our 10-year transformation strategy which hopefully will address the findings of the report.”
Deputy Leader and Finance portfolio holder, Councillor Aled Davies, said: “This document is really interesting and a good read.
“You get a sense of how much the council does and how much goes on every day.”
Cllr Davies believed the cabinet had “stepped up to the plate” to deal with the challenges in Social Services and Education.
“It has to be remembered we’re doing this while making huge reductions to our running costs,” said Cllr Davies.
The report will now go to the full council on July 30 to be discussed by all councillors.
Vision 2025 – has four main objectives:
· Developing a Vibrant Economy
· Providing integrated Health and Care in a rural environment
· Strengthen learning and skills
· Supporting Residents and Communities
The report highlights good performance and includes:
· 526 local suppliers took part in the council’s procurement process.
· 82% of children and young people were supported through “early help” as a total of all referrals to Children’s Services.
· 83% of adults that have re-learnt skills necessary for daily living, did not need a package of care and support six months later or a reduced package of care and support.
· 95.8% of schools inspected don’t need a follow up inspection.
· 84% of tenants were satisfied with the quality of their neighbourhood.
Poor performance included:
· 73% of assessments were completed for children within statutory time scales. The target was 90%.
· 54% of pupils who are in care achieved Core Subject Indicators from the age of seven to 11 years old. The target was 82%.
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