Issue - meetings

The Board received a report that provided an update on progress against the LAA Stretch Targets.

It was noted that good progress had been made during the last quarter, with improvements in performance and positive progress being made in relation to twelve of the thirteen Stretch Targets. 

The Board was advised that progress and the following areas were highlighted:

Smoking Cessation –progress had been good and the target had been exceeded.

Accidental Dwelling Fires –performance in this area was down in comparison with the previous year. A number of initiatives were being employed to address this.

Healthy Schools Status –good improvements had been made in this area and the 2007/08 target would be achieved.

NEET –significant improvements had been seen in this area and if performance continued to remain at this level the year 1 target would be met.

The Board was advised that only one target was shown as Red –the number of people on Incapacity Benefit for more than six months helped in to employment. It was noted that a plan had been put together to tackle this issue. However, this had not been achieved by any London Borough and discussion was taking place around whether this target was appropriate at Government level.

RESOLVED:

That the progress and actions in place to achieve the thirteen Stretch Targets be noted.