The result is measured against a target.
It is usually related directly to a council service and an indicator of service effectiveness, efficiency or success.
Actions status
At the end of quarter 3 (October to December 2024) there were 115 actions to be reported:
- 19 are complete (17%)
- 94 are in progress (82%)
- 1 has not started (less than 1%)
- 1 action is parked
Of the 94 actions that are in progress:
- 64 actions are green (68%)
- 25 actions are amber (27%)
- 5 actions are red (5%)
Performance and contextual indicators
This report also includes information on performance and contextual indicators for each of the strategic themes in the Council Plan.
For quarter 3, there were 86 indicators presented, the majority of which are quarterly. Where indicators are reported on an annual basis they are included in the relevant quarterly report in line with the availability of the result.
The status for both performance and contextual indicators in the Council Plan at the end of the third quarter are:
- 69 are green (80%)
- 6 are amber (7%)
- 10 are red (12%)
- 1 is reported as ‘? - unknown’ as result for quarter 3 is provided by a third party and is not available at the time of the report (<1%)
Indicator types
Performance indicators
Contextual indicators
The result is measured against a forecast.
It is usually outcome focussed and often not fully in the council’s control.
Contextual indicators are included as they may impact service delivery, demand and the achievement of wider council goals.