BCA/26/20 QUARTER 1 – 2026-27 BABERGH PERFORMANCE REPORT
September 8, 2026 Babergh Cabinet (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
To note the Q1 Performance Report
Decision
It was RESOLVED: -
- 1.1 That Cabinet noted the performance for Q1 for 26-27, including the key performance indicators that were shown as red in the status and commentary around these.
REASON FOR DECISION
To ensure overview of Council performance and areas of focus where performance was not where it is expected to be, and mitigation measures to address any KPIs below agreed targets.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
Option 1: No reporting on council performance – not pursued as good governance requires regular review of performance against council objectives and statutory duties.
Option 2: Reporting on statutory performance requirements only – not pursued as performance is wider than just the Council’s statutory duties, it also entails the priorities identified in the Our Plan for Babergh.
Option 3: Reporting on Key Performance Indicators and connected actions that are 80% or greater complete – currently the option pursued for Q1 performance reporting.
Option 4: Reporting on Key Performance Indicators and progress on the Council’s agreed strategies, connected to actions identified from risk mitigation – not pursued at present, but as shown in the report below performance reporting is under development and will change moving forward into future quarters
Any Declarations of Interests Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Related Meeting
Babergh Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 4.00 pm on September 8, 2026
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Jo Hobbs |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |