Issue - meetings

Consider report by Executive Director.  (Copy attached).

6.1       With reference to paragraph 10 of the Minute of 20 August 2019, there had been circulated copies of a report by the Executive Director providing a high level summary of Live Borders’ performance during Quarters 1 and 2 2019/20, with details contained in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report.  On 1 April 2016, a new Integrated Culture and Sport Trust, Live Borders, was established.  As part of the Service Provision Agreement (the contract), SBC developed a Performance Management Framework to ensure effective oversight of the work of the Integrated Trust, ensuring that six key outcomes were being addressed.  A set of performance indicators were developed at this time and had been used to report performance to Executive Committee.  During 2018, Live Borders developed and agreed a new Strategic Plan, with a vision and 6 strategic goals.  Underpinning this was a revised set of performance indicators.  As a result, a new format for performance reporting had been established and was presented at Appendices 1 and 2 to the report.  Section 4 summarised the key successes and challenges during Quarters 1 and 2 2019/20 and the work being carried out to either maintain or improve performance.  Section 5 summarised financial performance.  The information contained within the appendices would be made available on SBC’s website, ensuring that the duty to report publicly and demonstrate Best Value was met.

5.2     Members considered the performance information presented for Live Borders and the key successes during the two quarters which included active membership and to communicate charitable objectives.  The key challenges were the ‘learn to swim’ programme, staff absences and other sports participation.  The table contained in the report showed how the Strategic Plan goals would assist Live Borders in working towards the 6 outcomes in the contract with Scottish Borders Council.  A range of Key Strategic Indicators (KSI) had been developed under the 6 strategic goals, along with a range of financial measures presented in Appendix 1 to the report.  The case studies to showcase the work being done across Live Borders and the impact that it was having on people’s health and wellbeing in the Scottish Borders was presented in Appendix 2 to the report.  The Director of Business Services for Live Borders, Ms Linda Ross was present to answer Members questions and highlighted the key successes along with a number of key questions and challenges. 

DECISION

NOTED Live Borders’ performance and the action being taken to maintain or improve performance.