Culture, Economy and Sustainability Scrutiny and Policy Development Board
Quarterly Performance Report on Corporate Plan Priorities
01 December 2009
David Hewitt, Deputy Chief Executive’s Team
1. Purpose
This report provides an overview of performance against all 39 of the Corporate Plan Priorities and provides more detailed reports on the Corporate Plan priorities that fall within the remit of the Culture, Economy and Sustainability Board.
2. Context
The Corporate Plan, ‘City of Opportunity’, was approved at Council on 5 November 2008. It sets out the strategic direction and priorities of the Council over the next three years. This plan, which sets out 39 priorities, will become the key reference point for the Council’s work over the next three years.
Performance reports against the Corporate Plan will go to Cabinet and Scrutiny Boards. The report to Cabinet is a concise highlight report with brief commentary on the key issues.
The 39 priorities in the Corporate Plan have been divided up between the various Scrutiny Boards for scrutiny purposes. The Culture, Economy and Sustainability Board will scrutinise the corporate priorities that fall into the ambitions of Leading Sheffield’s Transformation, Protecting and Enhancing the Environment and Supporting People to be Healthy and Independent.
3. The Performance Report
A summary of current performance against the Corporate Plan priorities is included in the performance summary report at Annex A (page 5). This consists of a commentary on the key performance issues highlighted in this report and is followed by detailed reports on the corporate priorities scrutinised by the Culture, Economy and Sustainability Board. Each of these priority reports are split into 6 sections:
. Customer . Outcomes / Outputs RAG ratings included in A3 . Actions performance summary report . Financial Risks . Resources . How we compare with other authorities
1 The first four sections of the report have RAG (Red / Amber / Green) ratings that are drawn through to the A3 summary report. The guidance used to decide the RAG ratings is included below along with the content of each section of the priority reports.
Customer Section
This section should include measures of the customer view (satisfaction / perception) of how we delivering against the priority. This is the least developed area of the reports – particularly for new priorities where customer view measures are still in development.
Examples of customer measures include: children’s satisfaction with parks and open spaces; satisfaction with decent homes repairs; perception of ASB as a problem; and, % of people who feel that they can influence decisions.
Outcomes / Outputs Section
This section should include performance indicators that measure the outcomes and outputs that we expect to improve as we deliver the priority.
Examples of outcomes include: improved educational attainment; increases in earnings; reduced worklessness; and, increased life expectancy. Improved outcomes do not always improve the customer view. For example, educational attainment could improve whilst parents’ and children’s satisfaction with schools decreases.
Examples of outputs might include: number of tennis courts refurbished in parks; number of homes made ‘decent’; and, miles of road repaired. These are things we think we need to do to improve the outcomes and the customer view discussed above.
Actions Section
The actions section of the report should include the critical actions we are taking to deliver this priority, and improve the related outcomes and customer view.
Examples of actions might include: complete refurbishment of Weston Park; secure Highways PFI; and, recruit new Head Teachers.
Where an action is completed a tick will be shown along with the RAG, e.g.
Financial Risks Section
The financial risk element is intended to highlight one or more of the following risk areas:
. Budget monitoring: where budgets related to the priority area are at risk of overspend or underspend
2 . Key Financial Risks: where there are risks on the Key Financial Risk Register that specifically relate to the priority (e.g. risk of funding in the future being reduced by central Government in this area) . Resource pressures: where there is a risk that the resource allocated to the priority will not be sufficient to deliver the commitments related to that priority; or, where the priority is dependent on Council resources that have not yet been allocated (e.g. Area Based Grant proposal)
Resources Section
The resources section of the priority report contains an indicative figure for the level of resources provided by, or under the control of, the Council in relation to the priority. This is not calculated from budget lines and should only ever be considered an indicative figure.
Comparison with other authorities section
This section of the report contains a qualitative assessment of performance compared to other authorities – generally based on central Government performance indicators and local authority financial returns.
RAG Ratings
Green No Concern: Usual level of attention. Green is the right assessment to make when the activity, risk or task is largely on track – and is likely to remain so - in all key areas. Any problems or issues are minor and there is a plan in place to address them. For example -
Any performance targets are on track – you expect to hit the target given the intelligence currently available;
Key actions, tasks and activities are going according to plan and are forecast to continue to do so. Any problems are small and will not affect the overall outcome;
The finances are – and are forecast to be - on track, within budget and on profile.
Amber Minor Concern: Active Management needed. Amber is likely to be an appropriate assessment if the area / issue is either already ‘off-track’ in some key areas but there is a plan to address this, which should bring performance back on-track or currently on track but forecast to fall short but only within the tolerances agreed. Red Major Concern: Escalate to next level. A red assessment is justified when the activity is off track in any key area and likely to remain so; and/or plans to address the issue / activity are not yet developed or will not reduce its impact
3 No data available for the quarter being reported
No data available and no target has been set
No target has been set but data is available for the quarter being reported
Trend
Performance on Customer and Outcome measures is currently better than the same time last year. However, with regard to Actions and Risk the arrow denotes a change in RAG from the previous quarter.
Performance is similar to the same time last year (Customers / Outcomes) or previous quarter (Actions and Risk).
Performance is worse than the same time last year (Customers / Outcomes) or previous quarter (Actions and Risk).
RAG Summary
This table provides the overall assessment for the priority based on the RAG ratings held within each section of the report and is used to produce the A3 graphival summary of the 39 corporate priorities.
Actions
The new priority reports incorporate the ability to record ‘estimated delivery dates’ against actions and ‘% complete’.
4. Recommendation
Scrutiny Board is asked to note the report and to determine whether it wishes to schedule time to discuss any issues arising or refer issues to Cabinet or other Scrutiny Boards for further consideration.
4 Annex A – Performance Summary Report [See attached A3 sheet]
Leading Sheffield’s Transformation
‘We need to provide the essential conditions for wealth creation, profitable business and the generation of jobs and enterprise in Sheffield. Our aim is for Sheffield to be a great place to do business, with a strong economy and an excellent cultural offer, a city where people are skilled and enterprising and really able to achieve their potential’ (A City of Opportunity 2008-11).
Delivering for business and encouraging enterprise
We want to make Sheffield a great place to do business and we want the Council to be much easier to do business with. We are therefore pleased to report that over 2,500 businesses have now registered on the Buy4Sheffield system, which is used by seven public sector organisations1 to easily access details about these businesses who may then be invited to bid for work.
We are also committed to making Sheffield a place where more people consider starting a business – we believe that greater enterprise will help Sheffield pull strongly out of the recession. Key to this is making sure that we remove barriers to those hoping to start a business in Sheffield and to help businesses prosper during difficult trading conditions. Our efforts in this area are led by the BiG: Make it Your Business’ programme which looks set to achieve its year end target and increase the rate of business start-ups in Sheffield.
LPI ‐ new business start‐ups 3000
2500
2000 New business registrations 1500 (cumulative)
1000 Target
500
0 Q1 2009/10 Q2 2009/10 Q3 2009/10 Q4 2009/10
1 NHS Sheffield, Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, South Yorkshire Police.
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Improving skills
We need a workforce with the high level skills that will allow Sheffield to compete effectively during and after the recession. The latest results suggest a significant increase in the number of people in Sheffield who hold level 2 skills (GCSEs and equivalent) and level 3 skills (A-levels and equivalents).
Proportion aged 19-64 for males and 19-59 for females qualified to at least Level 2 (NI 163):
Proportion aged 19-64 for males and 19-59 for females qualified to at least Level 3 (NI 164):
There remains no room for complacency in this area and we must ensure that employment opportunities are available – particularly as the latest data suggests that the number of working age people receiving out of work benefits has increased slightly when compared with the same time last year.
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Creating a Setting for Investment
The Council is working hard in challenging economic conditions to continue to attract businesses and jobs to the City – including delivering the important regeneration projects that help make Sheffield attractive to businesses. We recently completed the purchase of Electric Works and we expect to increase the occupancy rate to well above our target by Christmas.
Whilst the number of jobs created or safeguarded and the number of businesses supported or assisted though creative Sheffield continues to increase. We do have some concerns over the number of investment enquiries which is behind the pre- recession target. This issue is now subject to a comprehensive review to ensure that we are doing everything we can to attract investment in our city.
Better transport links
Good transport links are important to the local economy. They help to attract visitors and make Sheffield a more attractive location for business. Transport links are also important to Sheffield people as they provide access to employment and leisure opportunities outside and within Sheffield. The Council is working hard to reduce train journey times to London to less than two hours by 2014. Since December 2008, East Midlands Trains have reduced the journey time of some trains by 10 to 15 minutes. To reduce journey times to less than two hours may require the electrification of the rail network and the Council is working hard to support this improvement.
Another issue being addressed by the Council is to increase the frequency of services to London. Supported by the Council, East Midlands Trains have now
7 requested permission to the Office of the Rail Regulator to run a service from Sheffield to London every half hour.
At its meeting on the 9th November, the Leading Sheffield’s Transformation Board commissioned the Programme Manager to work with key officers to refresh the actions and outcomes for the Leading Sheffield’s Transformation priority, to ensure that they proactively drive the achievement of the priority.
Promoting Sheffield
The Council has worked hard with partners to bring high profile events to Sheffield to help us boost our profile, reputation, and the local economy. Following a number of successful events in the summer, we are please to report that people in Sheffield will get a festive treat while doing their Christmas Shopping in the city centre, thanks to the arrival of a German themed Christmas market. The market will be arriving at the Peace Gardens on Thursday 19 November, and will be in the city centre every day and evening until lunchtime on Christmas Eve.
The Council is also working hard to bring the 2018 World Cup to Sheffield. The Council, along with other bidding cities, has already put forward two outline submissions giving detail of our football stadia, transport, accommodation, event management, football development, fan parks, training sites, environmental policies and public support for hosting the events. It is estimated that the World Cup could generate up to £140 million to the Sheffield economy.
A City of Cultural Excellence & Increasing Engagement in Cultural Activities
We want Sheffield to have a strong creative, sporting and cultural offer and we want more residents and visitors to make the most of this offer. Resident satisfaction with our cultural offer is among the highest of the metropolitan authorities but we continue to work hard to ensure that this remains so.
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We have now completed an outline submission to be the UK City of Culture in 2013 and a final submission will be complete by December. If successful, this would mean residents and visitors to Sheffield enjoying an even stronger programme of cultural events.
Tudor Square refurbishment continues broadly in line with the programme. The 14th November opening of the Crucible was confirmed as being a low key affair. The project team agreed with the Crucible the extent of the works that needed to be completed for the opening and for the subsequent operations of the Crucible and this work was completed as planned.
However, as previously reported, the Square will not be totally completed for the Gala opening of the 12th February. The only outstanding works are likely to be the positioning of the decorative boulders at the Winter Gardens end of the site, abutting the Library, and the paving in that immediate area. This is due to availability of the
9 boulders but Street Force is working closely with the Quarry to bring the delivery dates back in line with the programme. The decorative boulders in other parts of the site will be in place and likely to be planted.
nd Though the project is scheduled to be complete by the 2 April, the programme may have to be adjusted to accommodate some of the facilities required for the Snooker World Championships. There are currently two options under discussion with the promoters and the BBC; these are to have a marquee in Tudor Square as previously or to relocate the services normally accommodated in the marquee to the Winter Garden. Once this decision is made, then the project programme can be adjusted to suit.
Protecting and Enhancing the Environment
‘Climate change is one of the biggest threats we face. The Council is committed to taking local action to tackle climate change and improve the environment, and wants to make it easier for residents to do the same’
‘We can also help improve the local environment, through providing better recycling facilities, making sure streets are safe, clean, and congestion-free, enhancing and protecting parks and open spaces, and encouraging sustainable transport and development’ (A City of Opportunity 2008-11).
Carbon emissions
The Council has not previously had a robust strategy and action plan for helping to reduce carbon emissions across the city. This has been a key area of concern for the Council, which is now being addressed. A new strategy and action plan for the Council (our ‘carbon reduction framework’) has been agreed. Latest national data suggests that our carbon emissions are beginning to reduce. However, it is recognised that we will need deliver innovative solutions in order to help reduce the City’s impact on the environment.
10 The Sheffield Eco-Business programme is one example of such a measure. The programme was launched in 2009 and has recruited 10 Sheffield based environmental practitioners who provide businesses and consultants with advice on the funding available to help businesses improve environmental performance. We also remain committed to leading by example and reducing the Council’s own emissions.
Increase Recycling
The percentage of waste recycled remains stable at just under 30 per cent. It is felt that this is close to the limit based on the facilities currently available in Sheffield.
We are working on plans to expand the types of recyclable waste we collect from homes across the city and from next year, we will be introducing a kerbside collection of plastic bottles, cans and glass. In addition, a scheme for recycling garden waste will be operated across the city. We are confident that this work will help us exceed the commitments made to the people of Sheffield in ‘A City of Opportunity’.
Improving Parks and Open Spaces
We want to help Sheffield people to make the best possible use of their local parks and open spaces, and to be involved in taking care of them. We now have eight Green Flag Parks which is ahead of the target set earlier in the year and a reflection of the effort being made to improve in this area.
As a result of this effort, adult satisfaction with parks remains very high. By contrast, children’s satisfaction with parks is low.
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In order to improve children’s satisfaction we are delivering the “play builder programme” which will deliver 23 new or upgraded play facilities across the city. We will also be building a new “splash” children’s water feature which will be completed by next summer.
Streets to Be Proud Of
We want to make Sheffield residents proud of their streets. This includes making sure that we have streets that are attractive and clean, pavements that are even, and roads that are free of potholes. We know that Sheffield people are frustrated about the poor condition of their roads and pavements. The Council has secured funding to make major improvements to the condition of the city's roads and pavements. This work is set to commence in summer 2011.
Although levels of litter and graffiti have reduced a lot over recent years, cleaner streets remain a major priority for improvement. We are hopeful that these improvements will be reflected in improved resident satisfaction levels when we repeat surveys on this later in the year.
Reducing congestion
We want to make it quicker and easier for people to get around Sheffield as Sheffield people tell us that this is a key priority for them. While traffic levels are increasing generally, we have been successful in preventing an increase in journey times during the morning rush hour. We are also working hard to reduce congestion in our city, including working with schools to ensure that they have school travel plans in place, delivering targeted improvements to particularly congested junctions and delivering the “Get there Sooner” project by Christmas 2009.
Safer Roads
We want to make our roads safer for all road users. The number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads has been reducing significantly over the last few
12 years. We are however concerned that the results this year may not be as low as last year. We have taken considerable action to reduce accidents further, including training over 2,200 children in road safety techniques, training over a 1,000 children to cycle safely and by targeted junction repairs and improvements.
Supporting People to be Healthy and Independent
‘We aim to provide excellent social care and health services that meet the needs of all people in Sheffield and help them lead healthy and independent lives’ (A City of Opportunity 2008-11).
Increase Participation in Sport and Physical Activities
We want to be a city that is physically active through a combination of sport and regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling and children’s play. To help people get physically active, the Council has delivered over 370,000 physical activity sessions in the community. This includes our “Learn to Swim” Programme, which extends the school swimming programme and provides cheap swimming lessons for all adults (£10 for 8 lessons).
Sheffield people regularly tell us that they are satisfied by their sports facilities and there have been over 1.5 million visits by adults and 3 million visits by children to these facilities. We are currently investing more money in activities for older people to provide more sessions and locations.
13 1.1 Delivering for business and encouraging enterprise RAG Summary Edward Highfield Customers Outcomes One of our fundamental aims is to make Sheffield a great place to do business. Our ambition is to become the easiest city in the country Actions in which to set up a successful business and an important factor in any city’s prosperity is the ability of residents to set up new businesses. Risk
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
Strong upward trend from 66% satisfied in 2007/08, to 86% satisfied in 2009/10, with a 14.7% improvement in satisfaction levels after the To improve satisfaction amongst businesses with planning % ? 86 77 Planning for Business programme. This far exceeds our target of a applications (DCG I0001) 5% improvement. The beneficial impact of the Planning for Business programme is very evident here.
This result is the net proportion of business that agreed or strongly agreed with the statement (% agree - % disagree) and we aim to significantly increase this in the next survey in Autumn 2009. Whilst To increase the net proportion of businesses who feel that 11 the survey will be more widely publicised to improve response rates, %? 14 Sheffield is a business friendly city (DCG I0003) (2008) we believe the strong interventions through the Delivering for Business programme will achieve this target. This was the first year of the Annual Business Survey and trend information will become available in Autumn/Winter 2009.
As per comment above - This result is the net proportion of business To increase the net proportion of businesses who feel -23 that agreed or strongly agreed with the statement (% agree - % %? -20 accessing Council services is easy (DCG I0004) (2008) disagree). Trend information will become available when the survey is repeated in Autumn/Winter 2009. As per comment above - This result is the net proportion of business To increase the net proportion of businesses who know where 2 that agreed or strongly agreed with the statement (% agree - % %? 5 to go for business advice or practical support (DCG I0006) (2008) disagree). Trend information will become available when the survey is repeated in Autumn/Winter 2009. Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) To increase suppliers registered on the Buy4Sheffield system The numbers have dipped just below target but a large campaign is % ? 2597 2400 (DCG I0012) planned to hit target
14 Progress to date has been good with the start -up rate in the city moving closer towards the UK rate. This may be the emerging evidence of the value the BiG programme is adding to the local To increase the number of new business start-ups in Sheffield, economy by releasing the business potential of those who would as recorded by the BETA model which captures businesses otherwise face too many barriers to start their business. The City that fall below the VAT threshold from 2,723 in 2006/07 to 2,847 Num 1209 1533 2812 Council's Local Enterprise Team began implementing plans to rollout in 2010/11. Milestone targets for 2008/09 and 2009/10 are the additional £4.9m of European funding (ERDF) resources to 2,812 and 2,836 respectively (DCG I0013) extend the programme's reach across the city during the next two years to grow new businesses and support the existing ones to reduce failure rates.
The recession is clearly a risk to the delivery of this target; however Increase the proportion of New business registration rate to Num per 46.5 ? 47.7 the Council is investing in business start-up support through the BiG 47.7 per 10,000 (NI 171) 10,000 (2007) Enterprise Programme. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Implement actions to improve planning service for business and review Cabinet endorsed progress achieved on 23 Sept 2009, agreed 30/09/2009 23/09/2009 100% delivery reporting to Cabinet by Sept 09 (DCG T0003) further actions and report back by Sept 2010. The Steering Group are currently reviewing the draft report. Review of BiG [LEGI] programme, evaluating penetration across the city 31/10/2009 23/11/2009 95% Regeneris will produce final report following comments from this and impact analysis by Sept/Oct 2009 (DCG T0005) group. Data and feedback are now available monthly and the review of the Review of First Point for Business by May 2010 (DCG T0029) 31/05/2010 30/04/2010 60% service should be complete by mid-April. Deliver a marketing campaign and individual sessions to promote and increase registrations of suppliers on ‘Buy 4 Sheffield’ website by July 09 31/07/2009 22/07/2009 100% (DCG T0030) Track Sheffield City Council spend with suppliers listed as "S" postcodes on invoice addresses as part of our commitment to Buy 4 Sheffield (DCG 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 100% T0064) Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
Work to reform the Planning Service and First Point for Business currently funded through ABG (with bid accepted for first year only). £100k (ABG funding - Planning for Business programme) Financial Risk Rating (Ref 1.1) Key risk to delivery is continuation of current proposals for the services without ABG funding for 2010/11 and a lack of capacity in the Economic Strategy Team. How do we compare with other authorities? This is a challenging area for Sheffield with the level of business start-ups low by national standards with 2007 data placing Sheffield in the 3rd Met District Quartile for NI 171 - New business registration rate. However, more recent local indicators look positive and this may show emerging evidence of the of the value of Sheffield's BiG programme alongside the steps taken within the Delivering for Business programme to improve accessing services provided by the Council for businesses. Governance
Programme Board: Leading Sheffield’s Transformation --- Cabinet Member: Cllr Colin Ross --- Scrutiny Board: Culture, Economy and Sustainability Scrutiny
15 1.2 Improving skills RAG Summary Tony Tweedy Customers Everyone should have the opportunity to participate fully in the city’s economy and to achieve their full potential. The key to this is having Outcomes good skills. We need a workforce with the high level skills that will allow Sheffield business to compete effectively in the new, knowledge- Actions based global economy, and the appropriate skills to serve all business in the city well. In the next 12 months we will provide better Risk information and advice so that residents and businesses can access more readily the training and support they need.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The outturn shown here is the baseline which was set through a 33 survey of businesses undertaken in October 2008. The survey will be Increase the proportion of businesses that say they know where %?(baseline - 34 repeated in autumn 2009. As only 1 set of results is currently held, it to go for training and skills (LLS I0001) 2008 survey) is not possible to report on direction of travel at this stage. The autumn 2009 data is expected to be available for Q3 2009/10.
96 98 Target is derived from an aspiration to exceed the previous Increase learner satisfaction with Council delivered adult (2006/07 (2007/08 % 99 satisfaction rating as identifed in the annual LSC National Learner learning from 96% in 06-07 (LLS I0002) academic year academic year Survey. survey) survey) Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The target relates to the 4 quarter rolling average to May 2009. Strong performance to spring 2008 slowed as reductions in out-of- work benefits claimants stalled and JSA numbers started to rise with the onset of a recession in the UK economy. This trend continued to To reduce the percentage of working age people receiving out 12.31 12.86 Feb 2009 the date of the most recent data. Vacancies notified to of work benefits by 1.6% over the duration of this plan, from (4 quarter (4 quarter Jobcentre Plus fell by 46% over the year to March 2009, and there 13.0% in 2006/07 to 11.4% in 2010/11. Milestone targets for % rolling average rolling average 12.4 are three times as many JSA claimants for each notified vacancy. 2008/09 and 2009/10 are a reduction of 0.5% (equating to to February to February However, there are signs of recovery; the rate of increase of 12.5%) and 1.0% (12.0%) respectively (NI 152) 2008) 2009) numbers of JSA claimants has slowed and notified vacancies have risen by 915 from their March 2009 low point to 78% of their March 2008 level. Nevertheless, the interim (May 2009) target will be missed and achievement of the 2010/11 target will depend on the length and depth of the recession.
16 Current target relates to 2009 calendar year which will be reported in summer 2010. Sheffield has, for the first time, exceeded the national average for the proportion of the working age population qualified to To increase the proportion of population (aged 19-64 for males level 2. Analysis based on official survey data suggested that the and 19-59 for females) qualified to at least Level 2 (GCSE A* - proportion of working age adults qualified to Level 2 or above 65.15 70.14 C or equivalent) or higher from 65.3% in 2006/07 to 7.1% above declined over the four years to 2007, but that trend was dramatically % (2007 calendar (2008 calendar 68 the baseline by 2010/11, equivalent to 72.4%. Milestone targets reversed in 2008. There is some concern about the robustness of year) year) for 2008/09 and 2009/10 are 2.7% above baseline (equating to survey data but Sheffield showed the second greatest improvement 68.0%) and 4.5% above baseline (69.8%) respectively (NI 163) for NI 163 amongst the metropolitan authorities (+4.99%). This accords with the significant increase in Level 2 qualifications achieved by Sheffield employees in the last year through the Train to Gain programme.
Current target relates to 2009 calendar year which will be reported in To increase the proportion of population (aged 19-64 for males summer 2010. Sheffield has, for the first time, exceeded the national and 19-59 for females) qualified to at least Level 3 (A-Level or average for the proportion of the working age population qualified to equivalent) or higher from 47.1% in 2006/07 to 5.0% above the 45.88 52.19 Level 3. Analysis based on official survey data suggested that the baseline by 2010/11, equivalent to 52.1%. Milestone targets for % (2007 calendar (2008 calendar 49.35 proportion of working age adults qualified to Level 3 or above 2008/09 and 2009/10 are 2.25% above baseline (equating to year) year) declined over the three years to 2007, but that trend was dramatically 49.35%) and 3.5% above baseline (50.6%) respectively (NI reversed in 2008. There is some concern about the robustness of 164) survey data but Sheffield was the most improved metropolitan authority for NI 164 (+6.31%) in the year to December 2008.
Data for this indicator is collected via a two-yearly survey. The next To reduce skills gap in the current workforce reported by 25 13.3 % ? available data will be from the 2009 survey, for which results will be employers from 13.3% in 2007 (NI 174) (2005 survey) (2007 survey) published in April 2010. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Develop and launch employer-led Skills Passport for Sheffield containing 31/01/2010 31/01/2010 80% essential work related skills by January 2010 (LLS T0006)
Introduce learner entitlements to guidance to encourage progression, by 31/03/2009 not set 50% April 2009 (LLS T0008) ERDF funds secured spring 2009. Procurement underway; PDQ Secure ERDF funds and launch Sector Routeways programme by 31/03/2009 30/11/2009 90% phase closed 15/08/2009. Contractors being identified November November 2009 2009. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 1.2) How do we compare with other authorities?
17 NI 152: Despite our most recent outturn (4 quarter rolling average to the end of Feb 2009) showing an increase in the percentage of working age people receiving out of work benefits, Sheffield remains in the top quartile of the Met Authorities, and is 3.3% below the Met Authority average. Sheffield is the third best performing Core City; only Leeds and Bristol are performing better, and of our Statistical Neighbours, there are only three performing better. With 12.86% of the population dependent on key workless benefits, Sheffield is however 1% above the national average. Skills: Sheffield has for the first time exceeded the national average for the proportion of the working age population qualified to both Level 2, and Level 3. For NI 163, Sheffield showed the second greatest improvement, and the greatest improvement for NI 164 of all the Met Authorities. Based on 2008 data, Sheffield is in the top quartile of the Met Authorities for both NI 163 and 164, and for NI 163 is performing better than all but 1 of its Statistical Neighbours (Portsmouth), but for NI 164 it is performing better than all Statistical Neighbours. Sheffield is the third best performing Core City for both measures, only Bristol and N Governance
Programme Board: Leading Sheffield’s Transformation --- Cabinet Member: Cllr Colin Ross / Cllr Andrew Sangar --- Scrutiny Board: Culture, Economy and Sustainability Scrutiny
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19 1.3 Creating a setting for investment RAG Summary Edward Highfield Customers We will continue to deliver our ambitious economic programme. Our priority will be to progress the key projects that will create the Outcomes platform for future development. Actions We will seek to take forward important regeneration projects; work with the city’s two universities to promote innovation and research & Risk development; and work to attract new investment from local and new inward investors.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) Forecast against 2009 target is Amber as whilst we believe the interventions that affect business perception are strong we recognise To increase Sheffield's rank in the UK Cities Monitor' (DCG 12 10 the volatility of this measure and the relatively small number of No. 9 I0039) (2007) (2008) national companies included in the survey; carried out by Cushman and Wakefield. 2009 survey results should be available in Quarter 3 2009/10. Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
We achieved 23% occupancy in September 2009 against a target of Increase occupancy of Electric Works / Digital Campus to self- 33%. The targets were set pre-recession and we expect occupancy % ? 23 33 sustaining levels of income (DCG I0040) levels to be at 43% by December following agreed new lettings and expansion to existing lets, exceeding our target by 10%.
The conclusion of 2 major projects has resulted in this measure becoming significantly higher than the target. Both projects have had Number of jobs created/safeguarded (DCG I0047) Num 15 1415 413 large amounts of time spent securing them; in both cases they have been ongoing since 2007.
Creative Sheffield continue to ensure a broad range of companies No. of businesses supported/ assisted through Creative are supported by accessing new networks, supporting local Num 10 148 112 Sheffield (DCG I0048) companies and targeting key sectors for inward investment. It is expected that the annual target will be exceeded.
The level on enquiries remains below target. Whilst targets were set pre-recession and this is a trend shared with our South Yorkshire No. of investment enquiries made through Created Sheffield Num 295 275 500 partners, we recognise that the level of investment enquiries is low (DCG I0049) and Creative Sheffield are now undertaking an in-depth investigation of this with a full report expected in Quarter 3.
20 Following a 7.2% rise since 2007 and coupled with the recession the Median gross weekly pay of full-time employees on a workplace £s per 421 452 Amber recognises that this is a volatile measure that we may 463 basis week (2007/08) (2008/09) struggle to achieve a further 2.5% increase to achieve the target for 2009. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
The acquisition of all sites will need to take place prior to the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) expiry date, which is 3 years Secure the developers commitment to Sevenstone scheme before after the date they were granted - 10 July 2011. The City Council, Compulsory Purchase Orders timeout (DCG T0031) Action Owner - Ron 10/07/2011 10/07/2011 0% together with the Homes and Communities Agency and Yorkshire Rees Forward, are working in partnership with Hammerson to secure the necessary funds to acquire all the remaining properties before the expiry of the CPO powers in July 2011.
Commencement of Phase 3 is targeted for late 2010, dependent on Engage developer for Heart of the City Office 3 building (DCG T0063) 31/12/2010 31/12/2010 0% substantial pre-lettings prior to construction, but the current climate is Action Owner - Simon Ogden causing difficulty with lettings and funding.
The temporary site cabins at City Lofts are now being removed which Progress the physical works with City Lofts (DCG T0036) Action Owner - 30/09/2010 30/09/2010 70% will greatly improve the appearance of St Paul's Place. Close Simon Ogden monitoring of City Lofts perceived financial viability is ongoing.
Tudor Square works started on time and programme reports are forecasting that the completion date will be 2 April 2010, in time for the World Snooker event. The late handing over of the area in front of the Crucible and the appearance of unexpected underground voids which will have had to be filled and made safe have impacted slightly on the programme. The Crucible's decision not to replace the Studio canopy means that the vast majority of the works will be completed Secure redevelopment of Tudor Square as a quality cultural events location for the Gala opening in February 2010, only part of the paving and 31/03/2010 02/04/2010 55% (CUL T0011) the installation of some feature boulders in front of the Library and the overall planting scheme are likely to be outstanding. Although the paving in between the Crucible and the Lyceum will be finished by the November "birthday" opening of the Crucible, the area between the Crucible and the Ruskin bar will not be fully completed. However, the project team has agreed with STT that a route through to Norfolk Street will be provided for the opening night and maintained after that.
The media launch took place during July 2009 and the next phase is Bring shops back into use and support independent retail (DCG T0038) to bring in privately owned shops and some active retail units. This is 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% Action Owner - Simon Ogden still being reviewed by Sheffield City Council in terms of rental, rates and fair competition.
21 Refurbishment works are in progress on Phase 1 of Park Hill. Enveloping works are underway and being delivered by the developer Urban Splash. Concrete repairs to the building’s frame are being carried out and overseen by English Heritage. Work is on Parkhill Phase 1 refurbishment in progress by March 2010 (STH T0028) 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 15% programme and major elements, such as replacement windows and Action Owner - Jan Fitzgerald balustrades are out to tender. It is expected that window replacements and the new balustrades will begin to be installed in Quarter 3. Listed Building Consent has been submitted for alterations to the design the main entrance the 'Cut and Core'.
Purchase of Electric Works now complete. The prudential borrowing Complete purchasing proposals of Electric Works (DCG T0040) Action repayments are now lower than the previous lease, and this action 30/04/2009 31/08/2009 90% Owner - Edward Highfield has also significantly improved the risk profile of the project as we will no longer be tied into a lease agreement should the project fail.
Contractor has been appointed for the Moor Public Realm; work has now commenced and is due to be completed by end March 2010. Prudential borrowing for the new Markets has been approved by Improvements to Moor & development of new Markets (DCG T0073) 01/10/2011 01/10/2011 10% Cabinet, alongside approved spend to bring the design proposals up to a standard for tendering. Planning permission was also approved in early November. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
This priority's risk remains around delivery of key projects within the programme, most noticeably Sevenstone. Current activity is likely to fully utilise existing sources of external funding such as Yorkshire Forward single pot and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Proposals by Yorkshire Forward to purchase the Circa £60m (direct public sector funding) Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 1.3) Outokumpto site on Shepcote Lane may result in the geographic programme being over-subscribed. Current regeneration funding from Sheffield City Council and Yorkshire Forward supports capacity in DEL and Creative Sheffield. This funding runs out in March 2011 and indications are that reductions in capacity are likely after this date.
How do we compare with other authorities?
Sheffield is currently above average, just short of the top Met District Quartile, for gross weekly earnings (which is used as a proxy measure for Gross Value Added (GVA) per individual and measures their contribution to the economy). However we remain below the core cities average, despite the significant increase between 2008 and 2009 data in Sheffield. In terms of the city’s attractiveness to business, out the 15 major cities included in the UK Cities Monitor, Sheffield is currently tenth, however it is worth noting that the increase from last year was a relative movement, with the ‘score’ for Sheffield remaining static but other cities dropping. However, we are aiming to increase this by both the current scale of physical developments within the city linked to activity within other Council priorities including our marketing and promotion of Sheffield. Governance
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23 1.4 Better transport links RAG Summary Simon Green Customers Good transport links are important to Sheffield’s economy. We will seek to improve connections to international gateways such as Outcomes Manchester and Robin Hood Airports, and to achieve a more frequent and quicker rail service to other major cities. We are working with Actions partners such as Yorkshire Forward to establish better links to Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and London. Risk We also set out to improve access to and facilities at Sheffield railway station.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
These passenger satisfaction surveys are carried out by Passenger focus, the independant passenger watchdog. The results for these Percentage of passengers describing their Overall satisfaction surveys in respect of this route are presented here for information with East Midland Trains long distance service as satisfied or %79 80 ? only. Enquiries are currently being made to ascertain if targets have good (DEV I0012) been set by the railway companies. The results for the next survey, taking place in Autumn 2009, will be available February 2010.
These passenger satisfaction surveys are carried out by Passenger focus, the independant passenger watchdog. The results for these Percentage of passengers describing their Overall satisfaction surveys in respect of this route are presented here for information with Trans Pennine Express long distance service as satisfied %84 87 ? only. Enquiries are currently being made to ascertain if targets have or good (DEV I0013) been set by the railway companies. The results for the next survey, taking place in Autumn 2009, will be available February 2010.
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45 minutes will be difficult to achieve - extensive changes to the rail layout will be required. The Network Rail Yorkshire and Humber Rail Utilisation Strategy (July 2009) recommends that improved journey times (unspecified) are introduced between Sheffield and Reduce train journey times to Manchester to under 45 minutes Manchester in the 2014 - 2019 period. We are continuing to lobby Minutes 55 55 45 by 2019 (DEV I0014) Network Rail and Train Operators in regard to achieving specific journey time improvements. Following the publication of the Network Rail Yorkshire and Humber Rail Utilisation Strategy (above) the RAG rating has been reassessed to amber due to the positive statement made, as outlined in Q1.
24 Since December 2008 East Midlands Trains have rescheduled some of its trains to give (one train an hour) a faster journey time Sheffield to London. Depending on the specific train the timetable has been reduced by 10 - 15 minutes to 2hrs and 7mins. Journey times of less than 2 hours would need infrastructure works, better stock - possibly electrification. Network Rail are however working on a 8 min time saving to the Sheffield-London services by 2014. Within the draft East Midland Rail Utilisation Strategy, improving journey time Reduce train journey times to London to less than 2 hours by Minutes 2.27 2.07 2 between London and Sheffield through linespeed improvements to 2014 (DEV I0015) reduce Sectional Running Times and provide the opportunity for this to be translated into journey time savings where they can be timetabled (where timetable structure restricts this it will result in performance benefits) is examined. It concludes that this is to be included in the 2009 - 2014 Delivery Plan, however no journey time targets are given. We are continuing to lobby - supporting the work being undertaken by Network Rail and continuing to press the case for electrification.
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Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
East Midlands Trains (EMT) submitted a listed building consent application to SCC for the proposed barrier works on the 18 September 2009. It is currently currently "pending consideration". EMT have not held any discussions with the Council's crowd safety Retain access for residents through Sheffield station (from rear to front 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 55% officers. Concerns have been expressed by SCC access liaison entrance) (DEV T0031) officers about the potential problems of the proposed barriers for people with mobility difficulties. DfT officials held positive discussions with Council / PTE officers in regard to pedestrian access arrangements on 12/10/09.
East Midlands Train have requested permission from the Office of the Rail Regulator to run the service to London every half hour, from December 2009 and SCC have written in support of this. Within the draft East Midland Rail Utilisation Strategy options are looked at for Introduce a half-hourly train service to London by December 2009 (DEV 31/12/2009 31/12/2009 50% more frequent trains between London and Sheffield by extending the T0032) existing Derby semi fast service to Sheffield. It is noted that EMT has bid to extend the existing London – Derby semi-fast services to Sheffield and that this is progressing through industry processes for December 2009.
25 The Stage 2 Interim report 'Issues and Challenges' was published by the study consultants in April 2009. The document has been signed off by Sheffield City Region Chief Executives, Leaders and the Sheffield City Region Joint Issues Board. The priorities for transport in the Sheffield City Region are being developed. The next step is to Input to and guide review of transport governance for Sheffield City Region 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% develop options for transport governance structures. Sheffield City including role of Integrated Transport Authority (DEV T0070) Region Transport Joint Issues Board have not instructed its consultants to develop transport options for the City Region as it is considering the implications of other City Region reviews for Sheffield City Region, and this has resulted in a return to the original delivery date specified.
Date set at end of October for high level meeting with SCC / SYPTE about access improvements. In addition to any funding provided by East Midlands Trains the Government has announced funding of Work with East Midlands Trains to improve access to Sheffield Station 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 30% £500,000 to create a cycle hub at Sheffield Station. This hub will be (DEV T0071) fully supervised, offering a range of facilities for cyclists such as secure covered parking, cycle hire, information, retail and repair. It will be opened within the next 2 years.
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) are updating the Support Sheffield City Region case for funding to improve road access to New Link Road business case (including traffic modelling) for 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% Robin Hood Airport from MI8 (DEV T0072) submission to the Department for Transport in Spring 2010. Current aim to start construction 2013/14 subject to review by DMBC. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
Contained within existing budget Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 1.4) How do we compare with other authorities? - Governance
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27 1.5 Promoting Sheffield RAG Summary Joe Fowler Customers Outcomes We want residents to feel pride in the city, businesses to make a positive decision to invest in the city’s future, and more UK and Actions overseas visitors to come to Sheffield. This means boosting Sheffield’s profile and reputation. More specifically, we aimed to increase the value to visitor economy by £30m annually. Risk
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) Data is gathered from Music Festival, Motor Show, Fright Night, and Achieve 80% event attendees that would recommend Sheffield Percentag City Lights Switch on event. These events are planned as part of a 96 96 80 as a good place to visit (DCG I0043) e strategy to increase city centre footfall and improve perceptions that is proving to be successful. Percentag Achieve 90% satisfaction rate of event attendees (DCG I0045) 97 93 90 Data is gathered from same events as the measure above. e Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) Target is based on baseline data, declining trends in previous years and performance of other cities. Whilst footfall has declined slightly since this time last year this may be influenced by economic factors To maintain average city centre footfall (DCG I0032) Num 1815141 1718670 1445000 and we aim to maintain footfall in the city centre over the course of the recession, with the potential to increase our target during the up- turn. Data is collected through Welcome to Yorkshire (WTY) and To increase hotel room occupancy rates in Sheffield (DCG provisional data for September shows that we are currently % 71 71.8 66 I0042) exceeding the target set in the Economic Masterplan, although occupancy did drop below target in July at 64.7%. Percentag Continual proactive and reactive PR work maintains the high figure of Increase positive media coverage (DCG I0044) ?9898 e positive media coverage for the Council. This is based on the Cambridge Economic Impact Model which draws on a range of locally available data. A new model is being developed and 2008 annual figures for Sheffield district should be 579 Value of tourism in Sheffield District (DCG I0046 ) £m ? 608 available from Welcome to Yorkshire by the end of 2009, including (2007) value of tourism, volume of tourism and jobs supported by tourism. This model will then be applied to 2007 data to enable year-on-year comparisons.
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Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
The first meeting of the Marketing Sheffield group took place on 28 September and agreed to focus on initiatives to enhance the Develop the Sheffield 'brand' and marketing offer with first board meeting in Sheffield city brand. The overall aim is to implement a strong 31/12/2009 28/09/2009 100% Autumn 2009 (DCG T0011) promotional campaign across partner organisations to launch in April 2010. A second meeting of the group will take place on 12 November. An initial paper has gone to both Place and Deputy Chief Executive's Management Teams, which requested a more detailed evaluation of Develop co-ordinated approach to city events with report to Cabinet by the resources currently used to support events. This paper is 30/09/2009 30/09/2009 50% September 2009 (DCG T0012) becoming an integral part of the review of the Place Directorate and a final paper is likely to be submitted to Cabinet early in the New Year.
A report on developing Sheffield and the surrounding area as a short Develop Sheffield and surrounding area as short-stay leisure/tourism stay tourism destination was discussed with the Leader on 10 Sept. destination. A review and options paper to be submitted to Leader of the 31/08/2009 31/08/2009 100% A new tourism strategy is to be developed with an initial meeting with Council by August 2009 (DCG T0071) Cabinet Member for tourism arranged 12 November.
Support and deliver DocFest event in November 09 (DCG T0041) 30/11/2009 30/11/2009 90% Support and deliver Galvanize event in November 09 (DCG T0065) 30/11/2009 30/11/2009 80% Support and deliver Grin up North event in October 09 (DCG T0066) 31/10/2009 31/10/2009 90% Support and deliver Off the Shelf festival in October 09 (DCG T0067) 31/10/2009 31/10/2009 90% Support and deliver city centre music festival in July 09 (DCG T0072) 31/07/2009 31/07/2009 100% Deliver ‘Cliffhanger’ event in July 2009 (DCG T0042) 31/07/2009 31/07/2009 80% Deliver ‘Sports Personality of the Year’ in December 2009 (DCG T0043) 31/12/2009 31/12/2009 75% Deliver bid to be host city for 2018 World Cup and achieve place on the 31/12/2009 31/12/2009 80% overall England bid by December 2009 (DCG T0069) An outline submission has been made with the final bid to be submitted by December. A short-listing process will take place in Develop bid for UK City of Culture (DCG T0070) 31/05/2010 31/05/2010 25% January following which, if Sheffield is successful; a full bid will be made by May 2010. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
29 ABG funding currently supports a number of events: Galvanize, Sheffield Fayre and Off the Shelf; with funding allocated to the City £99k (ABG funding - various events) Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 1.5) Centre Music Festival for 2009/10. However, it is highly unlikely that we will be able to maintain funding levels, where allocations have not been made into the next financial year. How do we compare with other authorities? Information collected through Welcome to Yorkshire shows hotel room occupancy rates are above average within the both the region and sub-region, but marginally lower when compared to cities and large towns in Yorkshire, with Doncaster, Leeds and Hull showing higher occupancy rates. However, we are now developing a strategy to co-ordinate our marketing activity with our key strategic events and the physical developments within the city to achieve the maximum impact and maintain city-centre footfall and occupancy rates. Governance
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31 1.6 A city of cultural excellence RAG Summary Paul Billington Customers Outcomes Having a strong creative, sporting and cultural base is critical to the city’s attractiveness as a place to live and a place to visit. We will Actions make the most of our world-class sporting and cultural facilities, to bring economic benefits to Sheffield, as well as raising the city’s profile. Risk
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) This measure will be base lined in 2009/10 through the 'Every Child Matters' Increase Children/young people satisfaction with sports and %??? Survey undertaken by CYPD. The survey starts in November with results cultural provision (CUL I0006) around late June 2010. 'Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be Satisfaction with Libraries (PS 8h) % ? 63.5 64.5 carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available
Please note that this is a new measure as the Place survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. Museums Sheffield - There are concerns that the lack of a high profile exhibition similar to the Satisfaction with Museums / Galleries (PS 8i) % ? 51.5 52.5 Vivienne Westwood exhibition of 2008/09 may impact on visitor numbers and satisfaction, however the planned changes in hours have now been implemented that should balance the hours against the demand. In addition some private functions have been undertaken however the market at present is such that the volume is lower than originally anticipated.
Please note that this is a new measure as the Place survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. The main areas of concern are the sound seperation at the City Hall and the state of some Satisfaction with Theatres / Concert Halls (PS 8j) % ? 58.7 59.7 ancillary accommodation at the Arena. Both of these may drive down satisfaction. The City Hall management have been tackling the sound problems through appropriate programming and SIV have authorised the work to be undertaken to upgrade the accommodation at the Arena. The impact of these two initiatives will only be reflected in Q3.
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32 Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The percentage of the adult (aged 16 plus) population who say The 2008/09 figure is the baseline year and therefore no trend information is they have used their public library service during the last 12 % ? 43.9 47 available. Active People Survey 3 will take place between 15 October 2008 months. to mid October 2009, results will be available December 2009.
The 2008/09 figure is the baseline year and therefore no trend information is available. Active People Survey 3 will take place between 15 October 2008 to mid October 2009. Results will be available December 2009. However, amber is projected as whilst SIMT are reporting increased numbers, The percentage of the adult population who say they have possibly due to the ABG funded free admissions at Abbeydale Industrial attended a museum or art gallery in the local area at least once % ? 56.5 62.6 Hamlet, Museums Sheffield (formerly SGMT) are falling behind the target. in the preceding 12 months. They put this down to not having a high profile exhibition this year (Vivienn Westwood was held in 2008/9), the impact of which is more severe than was expected. MS are looking at alternative activities that may raise the numbers including private functions. They are also adjusting the opening hours to suit the potential customer requirements.
The 2008/9 figure is the baseline year and the Active People Survey 3 will The percentage of the adult (aged 16 plus) population that take place between 15 October 2008 to mid October 2009, results will be have engaged in the arts at least three times in the past 12 % ? 44.6 50.7 available December 2009. Consequently there is no trend data available months. until Q3 reporting. The Service is confident that target will be met in December 2009. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Tudor Square refurbishment continues broadly in line with programme. The 14 November opening of the Crucible was confirmed as being a low key affair. The project team agreed with the Crucible the extent of the works that needed to be completed for this opening and subsequent operations of the Crucible, and this work was completed as planned. As previously reported, the Square will not be totally completed by the Gala opening of the 12th February. However, planting of the boulders will now take place as and Secure redevelopment of Tudor Square as a quality cultural events location when they are completed. The only outstanding works are likely to be the 31/03/2010 02/04/2010 55% (CUL T0011) positioning of the boulders at the Winter Gardens end of the site, abutting the Library, and the paving in that immediate area. The predicted delay is occasioned by the availability and the delivery of the boulders and the way in which they are erected, but the quarry is working with Street Force to bring the delivery dates back on to programme. Though the project is scheduled to be complete by the 2nd April, some of the detail of the works in respect of the April Snooker World Championships is not yet clear and will depend on the on the option chosen by the promoters and the BBC in respect of the housing of the facilities that were in the Tudor Square marquee in 2009. The two options available are to continue with a marquee
33 in the square, or to relocate to the Winter Gardens. Once this decision is made, then the project programme can be adjusted to suit.
Although there are delays the scheme is progressing well and the building Completion of the Crucible Theatre refurbishment in time for the 9th 09/11/2009 11/12/2009 98% will be operational by the time of the opening with peripheral works being November 2009 re-opening (CUL T0014) completed after that date. The English Schools Championships were a success with several thousand To hold at least 2 National, International or Regional events (both directly 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% attending. The Sports Pesonality of the Year will take place in December and through our partners). (CUL T0033) 2009.
To complete the M1 Gateway public art work feasibility study and to agree The feasibility study is almost complete and has included further more the forward path with our private sector partner, EoN, and the Cabinet detailed work to establish an ambitious proposal for the city. The next step 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 90% member for Culture, Leisure and Streetscene towards the provision of such is to talk to land owners about the concept for the proposed sites and gain art works. This is part funded from and ABG award (CUL T0034) commitment.
To sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a pre-games international One MoU signed however more work to be done to both obtain further training camp with one of our target nations by September 2009 (CUL 30/09/2009 30/09/2009 100% MoUs and to turn these into firmer contracts. T0036) Succesfully staged with 158 performances featuring 300 artists, and Deliver the City Music Festival in Summer 2009 (CUL T0053) 31/07/2009 31/07/2009 100% resulting in a 72% footfall increase ovr the previous weekend and 13,000 people visiting Devonshire Green over the two days.
An outline submission has been made with the final bid to be submitted by Develop bid for UK City of Culture (DCG T0070) 31/05/2010 31/05/2010 25% December. A short-listing process will take place in January following which, if Sheffield is successful; a full bid will be made by May 2010. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£23.5m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 1.6) How do we compare with other authorities? CIPFA statistics indicate that Sheffield's spend for Culture and Heritage per head of population is around average. Satisfaction with theatres, museums and galleries is relatively high although satisfaction with libraries is relatively low. Governance
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34 1.7 Increasing engagement in cultural activities RAG Summary Paul Billington Customers Outcomes It is important to the life of the city that Sheffield offers cultural opportunities for everyone, and that all local people have the opportunity to Actions participate in cultural and sporting activities. We want residents and visitors to have access to a wide range of high-quality cultural activities, with more cultural opportunities in local communities, and better delivery of culture services across the city. Risk
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) This measure will be base lined in 2009/10 through the 'Every Child Increase Children/young people satisfaction with sports and %??? Matters' Survey undertaken by CYPD. The survey starts in cultural provision (CUL I0006) November with results around late June 2010.
'Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim Satisfaction with Libraries (PS 8h) % ? 63.5 64.5 survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available
Please note that this is a new measure as the Place survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. Museums Sheffield - There are concerns that the lack of a high Satisfaction with Museums / Galleries (PS 8i) % ? 51.5 52.5 profile exhibition similar to the Vivienne Westwood exhibition of 2008/09 may impact on visitor numbers and satisfaction, however the planned changes in hours have now been implemented that should balance the hours against the demand. In addition some private functions have been undertaken however the market at present is such that the volume is lower than originally anticipated.
35 Please note that this is a new measure as the Place survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. The main areas of concern are the sound seperation at the City Hall Satisfaction with Theatres / Concert Halls (PS 8j) % ? 58.7 59.7 and the state of some ancillary accommodation at the Arena. Both of these may drive down satisfaction. The City Hall management have been tackling the sound problems through appropriate programming and SIV have authorised the work to be undertaken to upgrade the accommodation at the Arena. The impact of these two initiatives will only be reflected in Q3.
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Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
While Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust are achieving their target, Museum Sheffield (formerly Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust) have fallen short in this quarter. The main area of shortfall is in the Graves Art Gallery and this mirrors a decline generally in footfall within the Central Library/Graves Art gallery building. Part of the reason is the water penetration earlier this year that saw the building closed for a few days and also the summer months are generally The number of visits to/usage’s of museums per 1,000 Number 1690 1531 1562 lower in terms of the student element of visits due to the holiday population (BV 170a) per 1000 period. Also the the lack of a high profile exhibition similar to the Vivienne Westwood exhibition of 2008/09 has impacted on visitor numbers more severley than was expected. However the planned changes in hours have now been implemented that should balance the hours against the demand. In addition some private functions have been undertaken however the market at present is such that the volume is lower than originally anticipated.
The visits for Q2 exceeded the profiled target, due partly to active promotion and success of the Summer Reading Challenge with an overall pattern of high visits in August. However the failure to hit target in Q1 due to the closures for refurbishment closely followed by floods, and the unanticipated closure of Firth Park Library for DDA Increase physical visits to libraries (CUL I0022) Num 1407823 1359213 1376232 work which lost the service approx. 9,000 visits, has resulted in the year to date target being missed. After the relocated Local Studies Library re-opens there will be publicity on all improvements to the Central Library and the People's Network will be re-launched (no firm date for this yet) after its upgrade providing another platform for general promotion of the whole library service.
36 Number Although performance is exceeding the target at this time with high Visits to art venues per 1000 head of population (CUL I0023) per 1000 962.12 1019 971 numbers of visits, the forecasting due to the economic situation is population that visits will slow down as the year progresses.
Performance against this measure is dependant on the Achieve 80% self issue at the Central Library & 3 district %? ? 80 implementation of the RFID project. See comments for Action CUL libraries (Firth Park, Ecclesall & Crystal Peaks) (CUL I0034) T0019 below. The 2008/09 figure is the baseline year and therefore no trend The percentage of the adult (aged 16 plus) population who say information is available. Active People Survey 3 will take place they have used their public library service during the last 12 % ? 43.9 47 between 15 October 2008 to mid October 2009, results will be months (NI 9) available December 2009.
The 2008/09 figure is the baseline year and therefore no trend information is available. Active People Survey 3 will take place between 15 October 2008 to mid October 2009. Results will be available December 2009. However, amber is projected as whilst SIMT are reporting increased numbers, possibly due to the ABG The percentage of the adult population who say they have funded free admissions at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Museums attended a museum or art gallery in the local area at least once % ? 56.5 62.6 Sheffield (formerly SGMT) are falling behind the target. They put this in the preceding 12 months (NI 10) down to not having a high profile exhibition this year (Vivienn Westwood was held in 2008/9), the impact of which is more severe than was expected. MS are looking at alternative activities that may raise the numbers including private functions. They are also adjusting the opening hours to suit the potential customer requirements.
The 2008/9 figure is the baseline year and the Active People Survey The percentage of the adult (aged 16 plus) population that have 3 will take place between 15 October 2008 to mid October 2009, engaged in the arts at least three times in the past 12 months % ? 44.6 50.7 results will be available December 2009. Consequently there is no (NI 11) trend data available until Q3 reporting. The Service is confident that target will be met in December 2009.
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Although there are delays the scheme is progressing well and the Completion of the Crucible Theatre refurbishment in time for the 9th 09/11/2009 11/12/2009 98% building will be operational by the time of the opening with peripheral November 2009 re-opening (CUL T0014) works being completed after that date. Hold Children's Festival in June/July, attracting at least 22,855 visitors (CUL The Festival was succesfully held in July and attracted 25,134 04/07/2009 04/07/2009 100% T0016) visitors, significantly over target.
Band A report signed off. The service is meeting with Capita week Implement Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) to facilitate commencing 16th November to start off the tendering process. A self issue and return of material at the Central Library & 3 district libraries 31/01/2010 not set 27% delivery date for this action will be established once the tendering (Firth Park, Ecclesall & Crystal Peaks) (CUL T0019) process is completed and a supplier selected.
37 This action has now been achieved. Work on the essential infrastructure will see a reduced expenditure of £325,000 (2009-10) and £420,000 (2010-11), the required figure of £1million having Agree a £1m investment programme for Central Library (CUL T0044) 31/03/2010 30/09/2009 100% reduced to a total of £745,000. In addition, £272,295 has been spent this year on Information Services and Local Studies refurbishment, due for completion November 9th 2009.
The results of the consultation have been analaysed but Implement revised Mobile Library routes that provide a better customer unfortunately do not indicate a clear way ahead. The next agreed service. This will be measured through a satisfaction survey specific to the 30/04/2010 30/04/2010 70% stage is to consult with Comunity Assemblies about the results in service (CUL T0045) their areas. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 1.7) How do we compare with other authorities? According to the CIPFA Statistics, Sheffield is are just above the median in terms of spend per population size. Sheffield's visits to museums and galleries per head of population is relatively high. Governance
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39 3.1 Reducing carbon footprint RAG Summary Andy Nolan Customers As a Council we will make sure that combating climate change is at the heart of all we do. We aim to make it easier for local people to Outcomes reduce their impact on the environment, for example by increasing recycling opportunities and offering free house insulation through the Actions ‘affordable warmth initiative’. The Council will take the lead for the city as a whole, and we will work with partners to reduce carbon emissions in Sheffield by a tenth Risk and aim to reduce the Council’s own carbon emissions by 30% by 2012.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) This represents an initial target and is subject to further discussion with the Sheffield First Partnership. The Amber reflects that actions in the Carbon Reduction Framework should help us achieve this Increase the level of knowledge people in Sheffield have about % ? 74 80 target but this is a new perception measure with potentially volatile climate change (PS SHE1) results and a more consistent target will be set once trend information is available in Quarter 4 (2009/10) following the results of an interim survey. As per comment above - Note: The Place Survey was new in 2008 Increase % of people in Sheffield taking action to tackle climate % ? 80 85 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 change (PS SHE2) following the results of an interim survey. Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have recently published the datasets for the 2007 NI 186 estimate. As part of this the 2005 and 2006 estimates have also been revised. This shows Per capita CO2 emissions in the LA area [local proxy NI 186] 6.77 6.49 that between 2005 and 2007, Sheffield's carbon emissions fell by Tonnes 6.7 (DCG I0041) (2006) (2007) 129,000 tonnes. This contrasts with the previous year’s estimates (which had indicated an upward trend from 2005 to 2006) and show that by 2007 Sheffield has already exceeded its 2009 target of 6.7 tonnes. The 2% reduction target is for 2009 data (available Sept 2011) and is 1.02 5.12 Per capita reduction in CO2 emissions in the LA area (NI 186) % 2 equivalent to the target of 6.8 tonnes, as per local proxy for NI 186 (2006) (2007) shown above. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
40 This action summarises those in the 'Homes' element of the Carbon Reduction Framework. Overall, we are on track with these actions however work is slightly delayed in some areas including the potential to establish a city-wide energy services company. Work has been undertaken to review the City's utilities infrastructure to establish an evidence base for this and the outcomes will be completed by January 2010. Council officers are working with the Deliver actions to reduce carbon footprint from homes (DCG T0044) 30/09/2010 30/09/2010 55% private sector to progress development of a large-scale anaerobic digestion facility. A number of sites have been identified and a prospectus is now being drafted. The City's new waste strategy is scheduled for Cabinet later this year, with options for a new kerbside collectable and action to support business waste recycling. The Buy it Naked Sheffield (BINS) campaign will be launched in November 09.
This action summarises those in the 'Transport' element of the Carbon Reduction Framework. A review is under way to evaluate the best way to implement different levels of parking charges based on emissions in City Council run car parks and on-street (city centre) parking. This will include working with private car park operators to Deliver actions to reduce carbon footprint from transport (DCG T0050) 30/04/2010 30/04/2010 30% encourage them to take part in the scheme. Walking across the city's survey locations was up by 17% between 2001 and 2008. Sheffield City Council is doing a number of things to keep on increasing this such as: Reducing traffic speeds and volume on city centre roads and: Ensuring walking routes are included in new residential developments to public transport.
The Sheffield EcoBusiness Programme was launched in 2009 and has recruited 10 Sheffield based environmental practitioners. The Deliver actions to reduce carbon footprint from business (DCG T0052) 30/09/2009 30/09/2009 100% programme provides businesses and consultants with advice on funding available to improve their environmental performance.
We have just completed our submission for NI 185 to provide a Deliver actions to place carbon reduction at the heart of everything we do baseline for CO2 emissions from the Local Authority operations. We 31/03/2010 not set 25% as a Council (DCG T0053) are also undertaking a survey on staff travel habits to inform the refresh of the Council's Travel Plan.
A city wide communication programme – ‘Sheffield Is My Planet’ has been under development and will be launched in Energy Efficiency Week (w/c 26th October). The campaign brings together activities from across the city in both the public, private and voluntary, Deliver actions to communicate and engage people to reduce carbon 31/03/2011 31/03/2011 75% community and faith sectors to help provide a one-stop shop to footprint (DCG T0054) access services and support for individuals, households, communities and businesses. Under the Eco-Schools programme 13 schools have achieved one of the standards since April 09 and this has taken us over halfway towards our target of 25 for 2009/10.
Risks
41 Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
Level of funding represents that linked to the Carbon Reduction £12,538,000 (Carbon Reduction Framework) Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.1) Framework. The risk for this priority is medium-high as a number of actions are dependent on external funding and government policies. How do we compare with other authorities? Based on recently released 2007 data, Sheffield's per capita carbon emissions are now third highest amongst the Core Cities, being broadly similar to Liverpool. The new estimates place the city lower than both Manchester and Newcastle, and like seven of the eight Core Cities Sheffield showed an absolute reduction in carbon dioxide emissions between 2005 and 2007. Governance
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43 3.2 Increasing recycling RAG Summary Gary McGrogan Customers The proportion of waste taken to landfill is among the lowest in the country – around 15%. However we aim to improve our performance Outcomes further, including examining ways to minimise waste and increase recycling. Actions In the period ahead, we will develop a new waste management strategy for the city and look at ways to give local people greater Risk opportunities to recycle, building on recent pilot initiatives such as recycling bins, free green waste sacks, and a home composting scheme
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. We have set our targets to increase satisfaction with doorstep recycling to 60% by March 2011 and then 5% a year to 2015, as we anticipate an improvement in satisfaction after the new recycling Customer satisfaction with doorstep recycling (PS 8c) % ? 42.8 46 service in the waste strategy has been implemented. Initially we had planned for the waste strategy to be approved earlier this year with a first phase of the new service in place by this autumn. As such we had set the target to increase performance to 46% in the current year. Approval of the strategy has now been aligned with approval of the financial strategy in November and therefore we are unlikely to see an increase in satisfaction performance in this years survey.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. Customer satisfaction with Local Tips and Household Waste Target is to maintain satisfaction at 58.80%. However there is % ? 58.8 58.8 Recycling Centres (PS 8d) potential for the satisfaction score to go down following the introduction of a permit scheme for small vans and cars with trailers in 2009/10. This action is being taken to try and ensure usage by householders only as this is the only waste the sites are licenced to accept.
Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) 44 The levels of residual waste (household waste that is not reused, recycled, composted or sent or anaerobic digestion) continues its downward trend, with a 3% reduction on last year, however the increase in recycling was not as high as was expected resulting in the target for residual waste being missed. The economic climate is thought to be having a detrimental effect on both recycling and residual waste levels. The Council continues to promote initiatives to encourage residents to reduce household waste including reusable Kg/House nappies and carrier bags. The success of the green cone food waste Reduce residual household waste per household (NI 191) 364 353 345 hold trial, which has been ongoing for 12 months and has now ended, is being analysed and will be reported in Q3. Funding has enabled the green sack scheme to continue, and it is hoped that this will have a positive impact on this indicator. A long-term waste strategy has been produced and is currently awaiting Cabinet approval. The strategy has recommendations for increasing the amount of recyclable materials collected at the kerbside, but the initiatives do not take effect until 2010/11 and hence we are reliant upon the existing recycling services to reduce residual waste.
Although performance is running at the same level compared to this time last year, recycling/composting performance continues to fall below target with most types of waste showing downward trends, in particular blue bin paper collections which are 11% down compared To increase the amount of waste recycled or composted in to last year. However the kerbside collection of composting material Sheffield from 27.3% in 2007/08 (63,708 tonnes) to 30% in via the free issue of green sacks has increased substantially this % 29.22 29.14 31.14 2010/11 (approx 70,000 tonnes). Milestone targets for 2008/09 year. The drop in the total tonnage of waste arisings being collected, and 2009/10 are 28% and 29% respectively (NI 192) which in Sheffield is detrimentally affecting the levels of recycling, is happening nationally following comparisons with other local authorities . As commented upon in NI 191, it is hoped that the recommendations in the long-term waste strategy will contribute to increasing levels of recycling.
Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Develop and consult on a new ‘Waste Strategy for Sheffield to 2020’ to be approved by Cabinet in October 2009, identifying options to reduce carbon Approved by Leadership on 12th October 2009, now scheduled for 31/10/2009 25/11/2009 90% impact of waste, reduce waste to landfill and increase recycling and Cabinet on 25th November 2009. establishing performance targets (ERS T0004)
Implement the first phases of additional household recycling identified in the First phase of new recycling service planned to be introduced in approved Waste Strategy by March 2010 seeking Value for Money for all 28/02/2010 28/02/2010 0% Quarter 4. services through the contract with Veolia (ERS T0006) Risks 45 Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£5m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.2) How do we compare with other authorities? Sheffield is performing "mid table" in comparison other major towns and cities on waste recycling. The new waste strategy will provide the opportunity and framework to improve this performance. Governance
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47 3.3 Improving parks and open spaces RAG Summary Mary Bagley Customers We want to help local people to make the best possible use of their local parks and open spaces, and want people to be proud of their Outcomes local area and to be involved in taking care of it. With local people and 'Friends Groups' we will work to protect and improve parks and Actions open spaces and to promote their use We will also give people more influence over parks in their local area, including giving the current area panels and, from May 2009, Risk community assemblies, increasing control over parks budgets and priorities.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The service are confident that the implementation of the Play Builder Improve children's satisfaction with parks and play areas (NI % 38.3 38.3 40.3 programme of projects and other initiatives will enable achievement 199) of the 2009/10 target. Next results will be available in Q4.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim To increase the number of people who are satisfied with parks survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be % ? 73.7 74.8 and open spaces (PS 8K) available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available 31 March 2010. Sheffield's satisfaction rating is the highest of the Core Cities and within the upper quartile for Metropolitan District Councils.
This is an annual survey which is undertaken in Q3 , results will be Maintain number of Friends' Groups who say they can influence %959595 available in Q4. This was a new indicator for 2008/09, consequently decisions (PWC I0001) no trend data is available as yet. Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
New Biodiversity officer now recruited and starts in November 2009. Biodiversity Working Group work is ongoing to ensure that at least 6 Improve Sheffield’s Biodiversity - increase the total number of more sites are in positive management by March 2010. Baseline sites being actively managed by 6 (2%) to 99 sites ( 34% of city %323234 data sheets on about 20 surveyed grassland SINCs completed, and total) by March 2010 (NI 197) Phase I data will be available on Crookes Valley Park, 70 Acre Hill and the Shire Brook Valley. Work is underway to set up a Local Sites Panel early in 2010,as per the statutory requirements of the NI.
48 In the July inspections, a total of 8 Green Flag awards were made in respect of Norfolk Heritage Park, Botanical Gardens, Cholera Achieve 7 city-wide Green Flag awards by summer 2009 (PWC %687 Monument Ground, Weston Park, Tinsley Green, Ecclessall Woods, I0002) Wheata Woods, Firth Park. Consequently this outcome has been achieved. Improve 26 sites (3%), increasing the overall percentage of Work to be undertaken in Q3 and Q4, including some new general open space managed to an acceptable standard in % 33.33 33.9 36 sponsorship from Community Assembly plans to raise local site Sheffield to 36% by March 2010 (PWC I0003) quality standards.
New outcome for 2009/10 therefore no trend information is available. Sheffield has been awarded a total of 10 Green Flags, namely Norfolk Heritage Park, Botanical Gardens, Cholera Monument Ground, Weston Park, Tinsley Green, Ecclessall Woods, Wheata Average Number of Green Flag Award/ Community Pennants Percentag ? 1.86 1.3 Woods, Firth Park, and the Peace and Winter Gardens in the city Sites per Community Assembly Area (PWC I0004) e centre. Additionally 3 Community Pennants have been awarded at Heeeley City Farm, Meersbrook Walled Garden and Kettlebridge Doorstep Green. Consequently the target for 2009/10 has been achieved.
Plant 6,000 new trees to replace Sheffield’s declining tree stock New outcome for 2009/10 therefore no trend information is available. between October 2009 and March 2010 (C64 - ABG) (T28) Num ? ? 6000 The tree planting season is during Autumn and Winter 2009/10. (PWC I0005) Reporting will commence in Q3. Increase the percentage of general open space maintained in Due to the inspection periods following the same timetable as NI 195 Percentag an acceptable condition from the 2008/9 baseline of 82% to 82 88 83 the next reporting period will be Season 2, running from August to e 84% in 2010/11 (PWC I0006) November, and will be reported in Q3. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Strategy completed and signed off by the Sheffield First Environment Consultation and stakeholder events succesfully held and feedback partnership and Cabinet by Autumn 2009 (T32, T33, T34, T30, T12, T28, 30/11/2009 30/11/2009 80% received for analysis during Q2. T83, T84) (PWC T0007) Although the Cabinet report has been re-scheduled for February Launch and promote Sheffield’s Green and Open Space Strategy from Q4 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% 2010 the Service still expect to launch the Strategy at the end of onwards (PWC T0008) March. Project plan scoped for public vote on web. Launch in Q3 - Q4 Introduce a “Best Kept Park” award scheme (C66 - ABG) (PWC T0013) 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 30% following further consultation with Cabinet advisor. Phase One - 11 playground sites currently being tender evaluated. The eleven agreed sites for investment in year one are: Beaver Hill Recreation Ground, Phillimore Park, Dorset St. Playground, Deliver the "Play Builder" programme of projects (PWC T0014) 31/03/2011 31/03/2011 50% Richmond Park, Rolling Acres, Beechwood Rd, Hillsborough Park, Millhouses Park, Darnall Community Park, Charnock Recreation Ground and Foxhill Recreation Ground. Discussions have started on 2010/11 projects. Bring 200 unlettable allotment plots back into productive use by summer Improvements underway at Rivelin (65 plots), Burncross (15+ plots), 31/07/2010 31/07/2010 25% 2010 T32 - ABG (PWC T0016) Moss Way (70 plots) and miscellaneous others sites. Tenders currently being evaluated and the project is still on track to Develop and open the Splash children’s water play feature in Millhouses 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% be completed on site by the end of the financial year with the official Park by spring 2010 (T32) (PWC T0018) opening plannned for Summer 2010. 49 Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£10m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.3) How do we compare with other authorities? Funding per head in this area is broadly average compared to other major towns and cities. However, funding per hectare is relatively low. Public satisfaction with parks in Sheffield is very high in comparison to other towns and cities. We are bottom quartile in respect of NI199 - Children's satisfaction with parks and play areas. Governance
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51 3.4 Streets to be proud of RAG Summary John Charlton Customers We want to make Sheffield residents proud of their streets. This includes making sure that we have streets that are attractive and clean, Outcomes pavements that are even, and roads that are free of potholes. We know that Sheffield people are frustrated about the poor condition of Actions their roads and pavements. And although levels of litter and graffiti have reduced a lot over recent years, cleaner streets remain a priority Risk for improvement.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in To reduce the proportion of people that consider cleaner streets 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim % ? 31 30 to be a 'top 5' priority for improvement (PS 2d) survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in To reduce the proportion of people that consider road and 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim pavement repairs to be a 'top 5' priority for improvement (PS % ? 55 54 survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be 2q) available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in To increase the proportion of people that think that local 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim services are working to make the area greener and cleaner (PS % ? 64 65 survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be 6b) available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in To increase the proportion of people that think SCC is keeping 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim % ? 53.4 54.7 public land clear of litter and refuse (PS 8a) survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
52 This is an annual survey and results for 2009/10 will be available at the end of March 2010. There is some risk of not hitting the target as To reduce the percentage of principal (major) roads where there is no direct correlation between the planned resurfacing structural maintenance is required from 9.6% in 2007/08 to % 9.59 9.05 9.4 programme and the possible variability of SCANNER RCI results on 9.3% in 2010/11 (NI 168) the road networks. The service will strive towards target by ensuring that they fully implement the resurfacing programmes planned for 2009/10.
This National Indicator is measured and reported seasonally - i.e. To reduce the number of sites with unacceptable levels of litter every 4 months. The figure reported here relates to season 1, April to to 14% in 2008/09, 13% in 2009/10 and 12% in 2010/2011 (NI %9 9 13 July. The next reporting period will be in Q3 for August - December. 195a) Continuation of partnership working across Directorates and with local community groups continue to be effective.
This National Indicator is measured and reported seasonally - i.e. To reduce the number of sites with unacceptable levels of every 4 months. The figure reported here relates to season 1, April to graffiti to 16% in 2008/09, 15% in 2009/10 and 14% in 2010/11 %201115 July. The next reporting period will be in Q3 for August - December. (NI 195c) The investment from the ABG fund has supported this improvement in performance. Increase the percentage of general open space maintained in Due to the inspection periods following the same timetable as NI 195 Percentag an acceptable condition from the 2008/9 baseline of 82% to 82 88 83 the next reporting period will be Season 2, running from August to e 84% in 2010/11 (PWC I0006) November, and will be reported in Q3. The figures for Q1 have been amended to include some Cat1's SF 9 - To repair 99% of potholes within 24 hours of being issued electronically. There were some initial problems with the issue % 98.97 99.1 99 reported (SF 9) of Cat 1's electronically, but these problems have now been resolved. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Increase number of residents, businesses and communities participating in 31/03/2010 07/08/2009 100% The target to achieve 23 entries in 2009/10 has been achieved. "In Bloom" from 22 to 25 in 2009/10 (STF T00003)
Having secured the PFI in 2008/9, this action relates to the work necessary to procure a PFI partner and put all arrangements in place To commence the Highways PFI contract (STF T0013) 01/08/2011 01/08/2011 0% for the partnership to commence from 1st August 2011. The procurement phase for this project is still on track.
This event will not take place until March 2010. Planning has not yet Deliver Sheffield's Spring Clean 2009/10 (STF T0025) 30/04/2010 30/04/2010 0% commenced. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£30.1m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.4) How do we compare with other authorities? Road repairs spend per head (and hectare) is historically low compared to other large towns and cities. This is reflected in the very poor condition of Sheffield's roads and low resident satisfaction. Levels of litter are broadly average compared to other towns and cities but graffiti levels are relatively high. Street cleansing budgets are broadly average compared to other major towns but low compared to other major (core) cities. Sheffield achieved Gold in Britain in Bloom this year - reflecting the innovative work the Council has done in partnership with community groups. Governance 53 Programme Board: Protecting and Enhancing the Environment --- Cabinet Member: Cllr Ian Auckland --- Scrutiny Board: Culture, Economy and Sustainability
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55 3.5 Reducing congestion RAG Summary Les Sturch Customers Although traffic has been on the increase, we will seek to make it quicker, easier and safer for people to get around Sheffield. Sheffield Outcomes residents will see improvements to the road junctions that they say frustrate them most. We will also look at ways to reduce the amount Actions of traffic, encouraging children to walk to school and people to leave their cars at home. Our aim is to minimise growth in peak time Risk traffic in Sheffield, and make sure peak journey times do not increase during the period of this plan.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
This is an annual survey undertaken nationally and 2008/9 was the first year of Sheffield's involvement so no trend data was available against which to set a target, but June 2009 results suggest trend is worsening, i.e. satisfaction with "amount of traffic" is decreasing as Overall Satisfaction with Traffic Levels & Congestion i.e. % 43.21 41.13 42 traffic flows (and congestion) increase. Target revised to reflect most queues from Ipsos MORI NHT survey (NHT H&T KBI 17) recent results and expectation that there will be little if any positive change given current increases in flows. The next survey will be undertaken in June 2010 and results will be available in September 2010.
This is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. This measure relates to the "importance" of the level of congestion within 15 to 20 Percent of people who think that the level of traffic congestion is minutes walk of the respondent's home and as such could be quite % ? 16 ? important (PS 1m) subjective depending on how the public interprets the question. As such it does not relate to NI 167 which relates to congestion at a city or major routes level, but might be broadly compatible with NHT KBI 17 above. Consequently PS1m will continue to be monitored, but targets will not be set until trends and relationships are more fully understood.
56 Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. Percentage of people who think the level of traffic congestion % ? 39 38 This measure again relates to the existing level of congestion within need improving in their area (PS 2m) 15 to 20 minutes walk of the respondent's home and as such it does not relate to NI 167 which relates to congestion at a city or major routes level, but might be broadly compatible with NHT KBI 17 and PS 1m above.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in % of people who intend to change the way they travel (PS 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim % ? 26 30 SHE4a) survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
This is an annual indicator. The data presented for June 2008 relates to the 2007/8 year. The data for June 2009 relates to the 2008/09 year. Data for 2009/10 will not be available until June 2010. This indicator was based on the nationally accepted assumption that car Limit the increase in % of Peak Period "car driver only" journeys driver only journeys to the city centres will increase over time and the to Sheffield City Centre from 38% in 2004/5 to 40% by March % 34.7 34.8 39.6 aim of the indicator is to ensure that this increase is held in check. 2011 (DEV I0001) Actual performance in Sheffield has shown an overall decrease to date from the 2004/5 baseline, implying the availability of choice of alternatives. Targets are being outperformed, the downward trend arrow reflects a 0.1% increase in car driver only journeys between 2007/8 and 2008/9.
This is an annual indicator. The data (mins/secs) presented for Sept Limit the increase in "person journey time" per mile during the 2008 and 2009 relate to the year 2007/08. The data for year 2008/09 morning peak to no more than +7.6% by March 2011 Minutes 4 4 4.26 is provided by Department for Transport and should have been (compared to 2006) (NI 167) available in June but will now be circulated in mid November so will be reported in Q3.
This is an annual indicator, data for 2009/10 will not be published until Q1 2010. Consequently the data reported for Sept 2008 relates to the year 2007/08, and the data reported for Sept 2009 relates to Increase public transport patronage from 125.2m in 2005/06 to the year 2008/09. The foreecast is shown as amber, as there is a risk Num 130.1 133.2 135.6 136m by March 2011 (NI 177) of reduced patronage as a result of the economic downturn with recent evidence showing less people travelling for non work based trips. All aspects of the existing Sheffield Bus Agreement are being reviewed to maintain or improve patronage.
57 This is an annual indicator, and data for 2009/10 will not be published Increase punctuality of buses from 72% in 2005/06 to 77% by until Q1 2010. Consequently the data reported for Sept 2008 relates %737776 March 2011 (NI 178i) to the year 2007/08, and the data reported for Sept 2009 relates to the year 2008/09. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
The intention is to deliver all "top 20" schemes voted by the public by Deliver £100k programme of measures developed through the "Driving me 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 40% March 31st 2010. There is a risk of delays relating to factors outside Crazy" initiative (DEV T0006) of SCC control but the funding allocation will be fully utilised.
All schools (193) to have approved Travel Plans by March 2010 (DEV Team is on course to ensure all schools have adoptable Travel Plans 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 80% T0007) by 31 March 2010, so meeting national DfT requirements.
Deliver annual programme of measures to tackle congestion on target ACHIEVED - scheme started on site on 19 October 2009 (completion routes - Major junction improvements at Meadowhall Road/Barrow Road - 31/10/2009 19/10/2009 100% due Spring 2010). start on site (DEV T0034) Deliver annual programme of measures to tackle congestion on target On course to deliver a start on site in February 2010 plus routes - Major junction improvements at Meadowhead Roundabout - start 31/03/2010 01/02/2010 70% consultation completed for other measures on Chesterfield Road on site (DEV T0035) Target Route.
Deliver annual programme of measures to tackle congestion on target On course to deliver a start on site in Summer 2010 for Moore Street routes - Major junction improvements at Moorfoot Roundabout - start on site 31/07/2010 31/07/2010 50% roundabout plus consultation completed and start made on package (DEV T0036) of other measures on Ecclesall Road Target Route in Q4 2009/10.
On course to launch "Get There Sooner" by Christmas, subject to Launch the “Get there Sooner” project to provide real-time travel information approval by South Yorkshire LTP Partnership for associated ongoing from the Intelligent Transport System to customers’ computers, mobile 31/03/2010 31/12/2009 90% maintenance regime funded from "central SY LTP budget". phones and digital television and through variable message signs and bus (Endorsements due by senior officers in October, SY PTSG Member stop and interchange displays (DEV T0041) Group in November). Commence Permit Parking Scheme at Meadow Street - start on site (DEV On course to deliver a start on site in November 2009 for Meadow 30/11/2009 30/11/2009 95% T0047) Street PPS. On course to deliver a start on site in November 2009 for Highfield Commence Permit Parking Scheme at Highfield - start on site (DEV T0048) 30/11/2009 30/11/2009 95% PPS. First phase consultation now taking place. On course to collate and analyse public responses in time to report to Area Board / Complete consultation for Permit Parking Scheme at Hillsborough (DEV 30/12/2009 31/05/2010 50% Community Assembly by Christmas. Estimated delivery date revised T0049) to reflect public debate and programme for second phase consultation.
Approve and introduce a Yorkshire wide permit scheme for work on the DfT now require robust cost benefit analysis for all projects requiring highway. The aim is to implement in October 2010. Whether to adopt the Secretary of State (SOS) approval. This, and other schemes across Yorkshire Scheme will be a Cabinet decision. The scheme has to meet the 31/10/2010 01/04/2011 65% the country, have slipped as a result. Consultants to be appointed to Department for Transport cost benefit, environmental and social tests (DEV provide cost benefit analysis for 6 authorities in region. (LTP central T0051) funds for SY). Decision on next stage can then be made. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary 58 £5m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.5) How do we compare with other authorities?
Person Journey Times 2006/07 - Sheffield is about mid range in the comparator group of Core Cities. 2007/08 data has recently confirmed that overall LAA congestion target is currently being exceeded. Governance
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59 3.6 Public transport that is easier for people to use RAG Summary Les Sturch Customers Outcomes An important factor in tackling congestion and in reducing the environmental impact of transport is to make public transport quicker, Actions easier, cheaper and more pleasant to use. Among other things this means cleaner, more reliable buses, trams and taxis, better park and ride provision, improved access to train stations and better public transport information. Risk
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
Annual 2009 "NHT" survey results now available, undertaken in June. Initial target was provisional but proved accurate, with the result falling within the 2% confidence limit. However future trends are unclear given the economic recession which will possibly impact upon patronage and service provision. Around half of customers are Overall satisfaction with public transport. Local Indicator from satisfied with local bus services and information. Information Ipsos MORI National Highways and Transport Public % 58.75 59.97 60 provision is dependent on the actions of operators and the PTE. This Satisfaction Survey (NHT H&T KBI 6) applies to general bus/public transport service information.. The Council can help by reducing congestion for public transport thhrough things like priority measures and assistance at bus stops by means of bus stop clearways and bus lanes with camera enforcement. The next survey will be undertaken in June 2010 and results will be available in September 2010.
Annual 2009 "NHT" survey results now available, undertaken in June. Initial target was provisional and proved stretching but, falling within the confidence limit of 2%, was still achieved. Around half of customers are satisfied with local bus services and information. Satisfaction with Local Public Transport information. Local Information provision is dependent on the actions of operators and Indicator from Ipsos MORI National Highways and Transport % 53.32 54 55 the PTE. This applies to general bus/public transport service Public Satisfaction Survey (NHT H&T KBI 8) information.. The Council can help by reducing congestion for public transport thhrough things like priority measures and assistance at bus stops by means of bus stop clearways and bus lanes with camera enforcement. The next survey will be undertaken in June 2010 and results will be available in September 2010.
60 Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. % of public satisfaction with local transport information (PS 8e) % ? 49.8 50.8 This result is broadly comparable with the NHT H&T KBI 8 result which records satisfaction with local transport information for 2009 as 54%, and comments for KBI 6 and 8 as regards information provision and the Council's contribution to reducing congestion apply.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available. % of public satisfaction with local bus services (PS 8f) % ? 58.6 60 This result is consistent with the result for NHT H&T KBI 6 which records satisfaction with local bus services for 2009 as 59.97%, and comments for KBI 6 and 8 as regards information provision and the Council's contribution to reducing congestion apply.
Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The aim of this outcome is to maintain the number of non car-based journeys into the city centre above the target. This is an annual indicator the data presented for Sept 2008 relates to the year Limit the decrease in "non car-based" journeys into Sheffield 2007/08. The data presented for Sept 2009 is for the year 2008/09. % 35.1 34.7 28.5 city centre from 29.2% (2005) to 28.2% (2011) (DEV I0002) The data for 2009/10 will not be available until the end June 2010. It should be noted that performance is outstripping targets, the downward trend relates to only a 0.4% decrease in non car based journeys from 2007/8 to 2008/9.
This is an annual indicator, data for 2009/10 will not be published until Q1 2010. Consequently the data reported for Sept 2008 relates to the year 2007/08, and the data reported for Sept 2009 relates to Increase public transport patronage from 125.2m in 2005/06 to the year 2008/09. The foreecast is shown as amber, as there is a risk Num 130.1 133.2 135.6 136m by March 2011 (NI 177) of reduced patronage as a result of the economic downturn with recent evidence showing less people travelling for non work based trips. All aspects of the existing Sheffield Bus Agreement are being reviewed to maintain or improve patronage.
This is an annual indicator, and data for 2009/10 will not be published Increase punctuality of buses from 72% in 2005/06 to 77% by until Q1 2010. Consequently the data reported for Sept 2008 relates %737776 March 2011 (NI 178) to the year 2007/08, and the data reported for Sept 2009 relates to the year 2008/09. Actions
61 Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Deliver annual programme of "bus congestion hotspots" to keep buses Good progress has led to additional resources being allocated from 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 70% moving (DEV T0010) the South Yorkshire Central Budget. Submit bids to central Government for Penistone Road Smart Route, Bus Submission date for Major Scheme Business Cases to Department Rapid Transit (South), Bus Rapid Transit (North) by March 2010 (DEV 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 75% for Transport remains on programme for March 2010. T0011) Identification of preferred sites for Park & Ride provision within the INTEGR8 project is proving to be complicated. The relative benefits Develop rolling programme of Park & Ride sites, submit bid to Regional and challenges for each site are still being collectively assessed. 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 20% Transport Board for endorsement by December 2008 (DEV T0012) Progress on identifying and purchasing a site adjacent to Dore rail station is going well, with a vew to agreeing terms with landowner by Christmas. Review work on Bus Agreement continues, with good progress on reviewing "SCC highway infrastructure performance". Unlikely that Secure second voluntary agreement with SYPTE and First South Yorkshire Second Voluntary Agreement will be established before Christmas - 31/10/2009 31/03/2010 50% to improve bus services in the City by October 2009 (DEV T0074) high level discussions continue on when and if a second Agreement might be appropriate, so estimated delivery date is entirely provisional.
Support PTE funding bid for more tram units for Sheffield and development Submission date for Major Scheme Business Case to Department for 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 70% of the South Yorkshire tram-train trial (DEV T0077) Transport remains on programme for March 2010.
Development of a package of measures continues. Expenditure programmed to continue into 2010/11 and beyond. Senior Member Develop, consult on and deliver a programme of measures on Key bus approval still to be secured about the overall nature and benefit of the 26/02/2010 31/03/2010 65% routes: Ecclesall Road (start on site) (DEV T0080) scheme design proposals following the results of public consultation. Potential delays and reduced out-turn expenditure for 2009/10 (funded from South Yorkshire central budget).
Development of a package of measures continues, with consultation due to take place in Q3 and a start on site anticipated for some Develop, consult on and deliver programme of measures on Key bus schemes Q4. Expenditure is programmed to continue into 2010/11 31/01/2010 31/03/2010 65% routes: : Sheffield to Heeley/Gleadless (start on site) (DEV T0081) and beyond, funded from South Yorkshire central budget. Delivery date of January 2010 was an error, deadline was always planned to be financial year end 2009/10.
Development of a package of measures continues, with consultation due to take place in Q3 and a start on site anticipated for some Develop, consult on and deliver programme of measures on Key bus schemes Q4. Expenditure is programmed to continue into 2010/11 31/01/2010 31/03/2010 65% routes: Sheffield to Mosborough (start on site) (DEV T0082) and beyond, funded from South Yorkshire central budget. Delivery date of January 2010 was an error, deadline was always planned to be financial year end 2009/10.
62 Development of a package of measures continues, with consultation due to take place in Q3 and a start on site anticipated for some Develop, consult on and deliver programme of measures on Key bus schemes Q4. Expenditure is programmed to continue into 2010/11 31/01/2010 31/03/2010 65% routes: Sheffield to Woodhouse (start on site) (DEV T0083) and beyond, funded from South Yorkshire central budget. Delivery date of January 2010 was an error, deadline was always planned to be financial year end 2009/10. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£3.5m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.6) How do we compare with other authorities? Satisfaction with local transport information is around average compared to other major towns and cities. Satisfaction with bus services is above average for urban areas. North Sheffield is still the UK's first Quality Bus Partnership Scheme, resulting in 9% increase in patronage in 2008. Sheffield First Bus Agreement deemed a success, although recent economic climate has undermined this. Overall comparison with other authorities remains good however, all areas are suffering equally. Governance
Programme Board: Protecting and Enhancing the Environment --- Cabinet Member: Cllr Ian Auckland --- Scrutiny Board: Culture, Economy and Sustainability
63 3.7 Safer roads RAG Summary Les Sturch Customers We want to make Sheffield’s roads safer for all road users. The number of people killed or seriously injured on Sheffield’s roads has been Outcomes reducing, and we aim to reduce these casualty figures further. Actions We will continue to work on physical improvements to make roads safer and will make sure that speed limits and restrictions at serious accident sites and schools are enforced. However, our main emphasis over the period of this plan will be a shift to awareness raising, Risk education and training.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The results for 2009 have just become available and show an improvement in satisfaction from the 2008 survey. Significant effort and resources have been put into increasing child pedestrian training Ipsos Mori National Highways & Transport Public Satisfaction including the appointment of 2 training supervisors to develop the Survey 2 - Overall Satisfaction with Road Safety Locally (NHT % 54.7 55.62 56.6 expanding programme. Road safety initiatives continue across the H&T KBI 20) city and the service anticipate continous imrpovement as a result of these. The next survey will be undertaken in June 2010 and results will be available in September 2010.
The results for 2009 have just become available and show an improvement in satisfaction from the 2008 survey. The much Ipsos Mori National Highways & Transport Public Satisfaction improved upward trend reflects proportionally the additional Survey - Satisfaction with Road Safety Education (NHT H&T % 44.3 49.5 54.5 resources put into road safety education. This will continue KBI 22) throughout 2009/10. The next survey will be undertaken in June 2010 and results will be available in September 2010. Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) This outcome is reported for an academic year (September - July). Outcome for September 2009 is an annual summary from September 2008 to July 2009. The next reporting period will be in The number of primary school children receiving pedestrian Num ? 2244 2000 December 2009 when the first period of the new academic year training (DEV I0006) commences (September - December 2009). Comparable period beakdowns between last and this year will be available from then, as will trend assessments.
64 Performance continues to improve year on year, and although the target appears to have been narrowly missed this is because the figures reflects only the children that the service have been invoiced The number of children trained to Level 2 of National Cycle for. More children have been trained than this. The true numbers will Num 474 1023 1067 Standard (DEV I0007) be realsied later in the year as all the invoices are received. Consequently the service are confident that the target will be reached. This is not cause for concern and we are on track to train up the target amount of 2,000+ children.
2008/09 casualty figures were particularly low compared to previous years and the statistical variation this year, although slightly higher, reflect a trend closure to the average. During Q2 a number of ETP activities have taken place to reduce casualty numbers. • A Crucial Crew event designed specifically for over 50s was attended by 225 people and 124 elderly pedestrians received a road safety Reduce the number of people killed/seriously injured including Num 102 112 129 presentation. Preparation is also ongoing for a campaign which motorway traffic. Calendar Year - proxy NI 47. (DEV I0016) focuses on encouraging the elderly to stay seated on a bus until it comes to a complete stop. • 25 students have attended a Drive for Life Event which is aimed at teaching young people how to drive responsibly and the consequences of bad driving. • 40 bars and clubs in Sheffield have been issued with road safety posters to target young pedestrians.
2008/09 casualty figures were particularly low compared to previous years and the statistical variation this year, although slightly higher, reflect a trend closure to the average. This year the amount of work carried out with younger children has expanded and more children than ever have received pedestrian and cycle training. In Q2 road Reduce the number of children killed/seriously injured including Num 15 18 21 safety programmes were delivered to 17 primary schools and 430 motorway traffic - proxy NI 48 (DEV I0017) children were trained to level 2 of the National Cycle Standard. Work in secondary schools has increased and after Christmas two new projects are being launched aimed at 11-16 and 17-24 year old pedestrians. The effects of these campaigns should result in lower casualty rates in the future.
The figures for Q1 have been amended to include some Cat1's SF 9 - To repair 99% of potholes within 24 hours of being issued electronically. There were some initial problems with the issue % 98.97 99.1 99 reported (SF 9) of Cat 1's electronically, but these problems have now been resolved. Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
Implement the “Worst First” project. Country-wide approach to addressing On target to deliver the three-year programme. Regarding current KSI’s along strategic routes in South Yorkshire with high numbers of KSI 31/03/2011 31/03/2011 50% financial year 2009/10, some individual schemes completed, some in accidents. 10 out of 20 of the first are in Sheffield (DEV T0015) progress, others in design.
65 A data-base has been set up in Development Services to record that those people driving for work purposes have a valid MOT, driving licence and insurance. Documentation has been submitted for almost everyone now and the few who are yet to bring their information in will not gain mileage expenses. It was intended that Driving at Work - to deliver in-house (DEV T0020) 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 40% this initiative be extended across the Council, however there is now some concern as it is proving difficult to structure responsibilities within the other directorates and if this is not resolved it could affect the final outcome. A seperate pilot project is due to be launched with taxi drivers next month.
This action is carried over from 2008/09 and brings on line Phase 11. Child Safety Zones - programme of self enforcing 20mph zones prioritised This year the 2 major schemes concerned, namely Parson Cross in areas with the highest number of child accidents [NB Parent to DEV 31/05/2010 30/06/2010 60% North & East Ecclesfield (see below DEV T0060) and Southey Green T0061, 63] (DEV T0013) East (DEV T0063), will be reported on seperately (see below).
On target to complete the whole scheme in 2009/10. Phase 1 of the Child Safety Zones – deliver programme of self enforcing 20 mph zones scheme has already been completed. Phase 2 is about to start, and prioritised in areas of highest number of child accidents - Complete the 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% expected to be completed well before the end of the financial year, Parson Cross North & East Ecclesfield Child Safety Zones (DEV T0060) possibly by Christmas.
Design in progress. The works will deliberately span two financial Child Safety Zones – deliver programme of self enforcing 20 mph zones years, for two reasons: insufficient funds to complete whole scheme prioritised in areas of highest number of child accidents - Complete the 31/03/2010 30/06/2010 10% in 2009/10, and some delay through investigation into the use of Southey Green East Child Safety Zone (DEV T0063) innovative traffic calming measures within the zone. Works will thus start in Q4 2009/10, and will be completed in Q1 2010/11.
Schemes outside Birley Spa and Gleadless School are complete. Design work is complete on a scheme near Sir Harold Jackson School and will be issued for construction very shortly. Schemes School Safety Schemes – programme of 6 small schemes to improve the 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 65% outside Westways School and St Catherine's School are in detail safety of the journey to school (DEV T0058) design and should be constructed in Q3 or early Q4. A further 5 schemes are currently in Preliminary Design, of which 3 are expected to be ready for construction in Q4, finance permitting.
The Assemblies set up in July have been presented with a basket of schemes from which they must choose options by September for major and December for minor schemes. This is a challenging timescale for delivery in the current year. Larger, more-complex Community Based Highway Schemes – identify and deliver a programme of schemes, and those where local people have different views, will be 31/03/2010 31/03/2011 15% schemes in each Community Assembly area (DEV T0069 ) developed in the current year and delivered in the 2010/11 financial year. Revised completion date therefore extended to March 2011. It should be noted that some of the schemes chosen may deal with road safety issues, but no specific programme is being developed. The main spend on road safety is via the Local Transport Plan.
Risks
66 Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£1.67m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.7) How do we compare with other authorities?
Performance is relatively poor on road safety compared to other major towns and cities; however, CIPFA statistics suggest that we spend approximately half the average on traffic management and road safety Governance
Programme Board: Protecting and Enhancing the Environment --- Cabinet Member: Cllr Ian Auckland --- Scrutiny Board: Culture, Economy and Sustainability
67 3.8 Promoting sustainable development RAG Summary Les Sturch Customers We want to encourage the right development in the right place and to protect Sheffield’s heritage for future generations. To achieve this, Outcomes we will modify guidelines that the Council uses when deciding whether to allow new developments. We will set up a Sustainable Actions Development Panel to help advise on proposed new developments in the city and we aim to reduce the risk of flooding to residents and Risk businesses.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated) Target of 79% for the year exceeded following the introduction of the Increase business satisfaction with planning process [baseline Planning for Business programme. The survey for 2010/11 will take %758688 2008/09, improvement 2009/10) (DEV I0008) place in June/July 2010 and results will be available in September 2010.
Year end target exceeded following the introduction of the Planning Increase applicant and satisfaction with planning process from % 73.1 88 89 for Business programme. The survey for 2010/11 will take place in 73.1% in 2007/08 to 80% in 2010/2011 (DEV I0009) June/July 2010 and results will be available in September 2010.
Increase neighbours' satisfaction with planning process from This is an annual survey. The next survey will take place in Q3 when % 64.5 70.7 72 64.5% in 2007/08 to 75% in 2010/11 (DEV I0010) the results will also be available. Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
New outcome for 2009/10 therefore no trend data is available. 100% was achieved in Q2 (3 schemes) and 89% in Q1 (8 out of 9 schemes). An overall achievement of 92%, which is ahead of the Achieve 20% carbon reduction for all new significant 70% target. A significant carbon reduction (14%) was also achieved developments, where feasible and viable, in line with new local % ? 92 70 for the scheme that missed the target, together with a range of other policy (DEV I0011) sustainable development features and significant regeneration benefits. The Council's Core Strategy Policy (CS64) supports the achievement of this target.
Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
This action has been encompassed by the more comprehensive Renewable energy guidance agreed by Dec 2009 (DEV T0025) 31/12/2009 not set 0% action at DEV T0133 and so has been deleted as a separate item. 68 Consultation is now scheduled for late spring/early summer 2010, which will allow more time for landowner consultation and avoid public consultation falling in the pre-election period. The new due Sheffield Development Framework document 'City Policies and Sites' date for submission allows for this and a possible adjustment to approved for consultation by December 2009 prior to pre-submission 31/03/2012 31/12/2012 50% avoid a clash with elections in 2011. The % is indicative only and publication by September 2010 and adoption by March 2012' (DEV T0027) reflects both the large amount of work done before the present financial year and the major task of taking it through the remaining statutory stages, including the public examination.
As noted above, consultation on City Policies and Sites is now scheduled for late spring/earlysummer 2010. SCI standards will be adhered to but this objective is not specific, as there are multiple documents in the Development Framework. The target date relates Consult on Development Framework to standards agreed in Statement of 31/03/2010 31/07/2010 75% to the City Policies and Sites document, but this is already covered in Community Involvement (SCI) (DEV T0029) the objective below. The reference to the SCI could be incorporated into that and this objective deleted. If required as a separate objective on account of its consultation focus, it would be more 'SMART' if it related just to City Policies and Sites.
Consultation is on course to take place in late spring/early summer Consult on proposed City Policies and Sites Development Plan document 2010. Note the comment above about overlapping objectives. The % by end of March 2010 to deliver sustainable patterns of development (DEV 31/03/2010 31/07/2010 75% estimate is indicative only and reflects the large amount of work done T0084) to date. Interviews for Panel Chair are taking place in October and an Set up Sustainable Development and Design Panel to give advice on inception meeting is planned for November, with the first formal proposed new developments across the city and to promote more 31/07/2009 04/12/2009 80% meeting of the new Panel scheduled for early December. Work has sustainable development by July 2009. (ABG funding for start-up progressed but appointments to the Panel have taken longer than enhancement for 2009/10.) (DEV T0086) programmed.
Progress has slowed while some legal issues are resolved. However, Establish and enforce an Article 4 Direction in the Broomhill Conservation these are expected to be cleared in October so that work can Area by October 2009 to give greater protection to buildings in this area 30/10/2009 30/11/2009 80% resume. It is then anticipated that notices will be served in (DEV T0087) November, which will implement these new controls. This will require confirmation by Cabinet after a statutory period for representations.
Deliver over £1m worth of greenspace improvements by March 2010 using monies secured through planning permissions to improve the local This work is well on target with a number of schemes already 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% environment and opportunities for recreation and to provide more delivered and others on target. sustainable development. (DEV T0088)
Engage with Community Assemblies in consultations on major planning Contacts have been identified for each Community Assembly and applications and development plan documents throughout the year, in line arrangements for consultations discussed between officers. 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 50% with standards set out in the council’s statement of Community Involvement Discussion also taking place about extending powers to consultations (DEV T0092) on all planning applications and involvement in enforcement actions.
The work programme for this has been revised in line with the Consult on Supplementary Planning Document on Design for consultation on the City Policies and Sites document - this will have Environmental Sustainability by end of March 2010 to deliver more 31/03/2010 31/07/2010 10% some economies of scale and help deal with the possible criticism sustainable patterns of development. (DEV T0133) that the latter does not deal with climate change issues.
69 Economic conditions are still very difficult. No firm date for Sevenstone; West Bar developer (Castlemore) in administration and currently in discussions with Administrators and landowners with a view to finding an alternative way forward. The timeframe for delivery of other regeneration initiatives such as The Square (Castlegate) and To continue Sheffield’s transformation through the delivery of a basket of 31/03/2013 not set 10% Heart of City has been extended due to the slow take up of new regeneration projects in line with the individual project plans (DEV T0099) office space. The 'Moor project' has started on site. The Markets replacement is due to be consdered by Cabinet on 14 October with a proposed completion date of Spring 2012. Public realm completion due April 10. The City Centre Masterplan may need to be reviewed in light of changed economic circumstances.
Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 3.8) How do we compare with other authorities? - Governance
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71 5.5 Increasing participation in sport and physical activity RAG Summary Paul Billington Customers We want to be a city that is physically active – through a combination of sport and regular physical activity. We will tackle the everyday Outcomes barriers which stop people from being active and promote and encourage people to take advantage of the range of sporting opportunities Actions on offer in the city. Our aim is to support more people - both children and young people and adults - to lead healthy and active lives. In Risk particular, we want to reduce the number of people who do no physical activity at all.
Customers Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
The service are confident that the implementation of the Play Builder Improve children's satisfaction with parks and play areas (NI % 38.3 38.3 40.3 programme of projects and other initiatives will enable achievement 199) of the 2009/10 target. Next results will be available in Q4.
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim Satisfaction with sport & leisure facilities (PS 8g) % ? 47.3 48.3 survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Outcomes
Actual Sep Actual Sep Description Unit 2008 (unless 2009 (unless Current Target RAG Trend Commentary stated) stated)
New outcome for 2009/10 therefore no trend information is available. Promotion of the new swimming lesson initiatives for Adults. Q2 of the Adult Swimming Lesson programme severly disrupted as Num ? 173 250 Target is 500 adults receiving swimming lessons (CUL I0011) some facilities had stopped delivering over the summer period. Take up is expected to increase again when lessons restart during Q3.
Promotion of the new swimming lesson initiatives for school New outcome for 2009/10 therefore no trend information is available. pupils who have not achieved the national Curriculum No additional schools have received top up lessons during Q2, Num ? 28 31 standards. The target will be to provide top up lessons to an mainly due to the summer holidays. Hopefully this will pick up again additional 35 schools in the year (CUL I0012) now the September term has started.
Activity Sheffield is performing well across all areas, resulting in Total visits to Activity Sheffield outreach sessions (CUL I0020) Num 373274 374532 355420 exceeding the target set for Q2. An excellent Summer Programme has contributed to high attendance figures.
72 New outcome for 2009/10 therefore no trend information is available. Number of junior (16 and under) visits to SCC run and Number Junior attendance has been excellent during the summer period at all supported sports facilities per 1000 head of 16 and under per 1000 ? 5701.73 4664.32 facilities. This is particularly pleasing for attendance at wet sessions population (CUL I0025) population due to the provision of free swimming in the areas surrounding Sheffield.
This is a new outcome for 2009/10 and it is apparent as the year progresses that the initial targets set for juniors and adults are not true measures against which performance can be assessed. It has also been decided that the proposed analysis to reprofile the targets Number should be deferred until seasonal trends and proportional visits have Number of adult visits to sports facilities per 1000 head of per 1000 ? 2782.13 3004.64 been established over a 12 month period. Therefore this will be the population (CUL I0026) population baseline year upon which realistic targets can be set for both junior and adult visits for 2010/11. Adult attendance at facilities has dropped by 8% in Q2 since Q1. This can be attributed to both the pleasant weather resulting in less use, school holidays and the credit crunch.
Following intensive and successful marketing initiatives, the start of Number of referals to Activity Sheffield activity referals scheme Num 384 1137 337 new Active Lifestyles Project in Q2 has increased referrals into the (CUL I0038) service beyond all expectations.
The 2008/9 figure is the baseline year and the Active People Survey Adult participation in sport and active recreation (target for 3 will take place between 15 October 2008 to mid October 2009, % ? 19.4 20.4 2008/09 pending) (NI 8) results will be available December 2009. Consequently there is no trend data available until Q3 reporting.
85 77.17 Children and young people's participation in high-quality PE and % (academic year (academic year ? sport (NI 57) 2007/08) 2008/09)
Please note this is a new measure as the Place Survey was new in Frequency of adult use of sport and leisure facilities, at least 2008 and therefore no trend information is available. An interim % ? 22 23 once per week (PS Q9d) survey will be carried out in 2009/10 and trend information will be available from Quarter 4 2009/10 when these results are available.
Actions
Description Due Date Est. Del. Date % Complete RAG Trend Commentary
The People's Movement has been superceded with the Government Further develop promotional programme (People's Movement) (CUL T0005) not set not set 0% initiative Change for Life. This will not be reported as an action for 2009/10.
Original number of Big Lottery funded play projects was 13 with just one left to go live in Spring 2010. This is to be at Millhouses Park and will be called Splash. Another small project has now been added Implement new play programme funded by £1.2 Big Lottery award (CUL 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 93% which is at Hillsborough Park, taking the total number of projects to T0007) fourteen. Original target outcome for the number of children accessing the new and or improved play facilities was 30,000 and the current ongoing total is over 46,000.
73 Following the setback in Q1 the estimated delivery date for the project has had to be deferred. A report has been written containing Secure the redevelopment of Graves tennis and leisure centre (CUL T0008) 30/11/2009 01/04/2010 50% revised proposals for the redevelopment, and this is due to go to Cabinet for consideration in December 2009.
The Older People's project has recruited another development officer to develop this project. Publicity material has been redesigned to Extension of provision for older people using £300k grant to provide more 31/03/2010 31/03/2010 75% attract more to the sessions. Additional staff have been trained to session and locations (CUL T0009) deliver more sessions key to this project. Very confident that the target will be achieved having put these measures in place. Risks
Level of funding Description RAG Trend Commentary
£7.7m Financial Risk RAG Rating (Ref 5.5) How do we compare with other authorities?
Participation in sport and physical activity (NI 8) is relatively low in Sheffield. According to CIPFA statistics we are in the lowest quartile for spend per head of population on Recreation and Sport when capital charges (predominantly from World Student Games costs) are excluded. Sheffield is in the bottom quartile (Metropolitan Districts) for NI 199 - childrens satisfaction with parks and play areas. Governance
Governance – Programme Board: Supporting People to be Healthy & Independent --- Cabinet Member: Cllr Gail Smith --- Scrutiny Board: Health & Community Care
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