Council plan overview report - Summary

Published: 25 March 2026

Actions status

At the end of quarter 3 (October to December 2025), there were 122 actions to be reported of which:

  • 20 were complete (16%)
  • 102 were in progress (84%)

All actions by stage

Pie chart: all actions by stage. In progress 102 (84%). Complete 20 (16%)

Of the 102 actions in progress:

  • 71 were reported as ‘green’ on track (70%)
  • 27 were reported as ‘amber’ slightly off track, with no concern (26%)
  • 4 were reported as ‘red’ at risk (4%)

All actions by RAG status in progress

Pie chart: Actions by RAG status in progress. Green 71 (70%), Amber 27 (26%), Red 4 (4%)

Performance and contextual indicators

Section 3 of this report provides further detail on the reasons for the status and information on the performance indicators and contextual indicators for each of the priorities in the Council Plan.

At the end of quarter 3 (October to December 2025), there were 94 indicators presented, 89 reported quarterly and 5 reported annually, due at quarter 3.

55 indicators are performance indicators1, measured against a target as the output/outcome is within the council’s control.  39 indicators are contextual indicators2, measured against a forecast as the outcome is outside of the council’s control.

Of 94 performance indicators reported at quarter 3:

  • 69 were reported ‘green’, on track against forecast (73%)
  • 10 were reported ‘amber’ slightly off forecast (11%)
  • 14 were reported ‘red’ significantly off forecast (15%)
  • 1 were reported as ‘RAG not available’ as data was not available at the time of the report - comments are provided for explanation
  • 1

    Performance indicator – result is measured against a target. It is usually related directly to a council service and an indicator of service effectiveness, efficiency and/or success. 

  • 2

    Contextual indicator – result is measured against a forecast. It is usually outcome focussed and often not wholly within the council’s control. Contextual indicators are included as they may impact service delivery, demand and the achievement of wider council goals.

All indicators by RAG status

All indicators by RAG status. Green 69 (73%), Amber 10 (11%), Red 14 (15%), RAG not available 1 (1%)

Actions by priority and RAG status in progress

Actions by priority and rag status in progress
Actions by priority and RAG status in progress
Priority Green Amber Red Total
Engaged and healthy communities 75% 23% 2% 100%
Thriving and connected economy 60% 30% 10% 100%
Green and sustainable environment 64% 36% 0% 100%
Ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation 68% 27% 5% 100%

Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Indicators by priority and RAG status

Chart: Indicators by priority and rag status
Indicators by priority and RAG status
Priority Green Amber Red RAG not available Total
Engaged and healthy communities 68% 15% 18% 0% 100%
Thriving and connected economy 73% 9% 9% 9% 100%
Green and sustainable environment 70% 10% 20% 0% 100%
Ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation 82% 6% 12% 0% 100%

Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.