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In May 2010 the coalition government announced the abolition of the existing National Performance Framework, bringing an end to the programme of Comprehensive Area Assessments and the National Indicator set. The government ethos of reducing the burden placed on local authorities, and allowing more freedom to identify local priorities, has led to a reduced national performance framework and shift of accountability for local authorities from Whitehall to their local community.
As a result, the way we manage performance within the council has changed. A system’s thinking approach has been adopted throughout the authority to ensure services become focused on better meeting the demands of customers and reducing waste.
The overarching key priorities for Stoke-on-Trent are outlined in the Mandate for Change
Our primary performance reporting mechanism, the Quarterly Business Review, provides a comprehensive overview of key actions, performance, finance and risk at Assistant Director level.
The latest report is currently in development and will provide an overview of performance to the end of Quarter 2 (April to September 2011). Copies of the report will be published on this web site from the end of November 2011.
If you have any questions or would like more information please email the performance team performance@stoke.gov.uk