Agenda item

Report of the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources (S151 Officer. To be presented by the Cabinet Member for Finance & Corporate Services.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST RELATING TO THIS ITEM:

None

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1.    Noted the high?level progress made against the delivery of the commitments set out in the Corporate Delivery Plan 2024–2026 as at the end of December?2025 (Quarter Three reporting period 2025/26).

2.    Noted the final publication and launch of the Local Outcomes Framework (LOF)—MHCLG’s new approach to outcome?based accountability and a key counterpart to reforms aiming to simplify and consolidate local government funding streams. The published metrics would be used to inform the new Corporate Delivery Plan and performance framework in line with the Borough vision. The new framework was due to come into effect from April?2026, although the public data tool would not be released until after the elections.

Reasons for decision

This report formed part of regular reporting to Cabinet on the progress made against delivery commitments set out in the current Corporate Delivery Plan.

Alternative options considered

Not reporting: This option was rejected, as it was important that Cabinet was informed of progress against the outcomes the council had committed to in the Corporate Delivery Plan, as outlined in section?7 and the appendices to the report.

The Leader of the Council introduced the report.

It was explained that the update on the Corporate Delivery Plan set out the progress made over the previous four years in implementing the council’s vision for Haringey.

It was explained that the Council continued to face significant budgetary pressures arising from increasing demand and costs within social care and temporary accommodation. While additional government funding was secured following engagement with ministers, the Council continued to make the case for a more sustainable long?term funding settlement. Despite these challenges, overall progress was made across all themes, with 93% of outcomes rated as Green or Amber.

It was noted that investment had been made in parks as an important community asset, and residents were involved in shaping plans through participatory budgeting as part of the Haringey Deal. Activity included tree planting, the delivery of School Streets and the establishment of a Fixing Factory to support repair and reuse initiatives. With 98% of schools rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, outcomes for children and young people remained strong. More than 1,000 new council homes were delivered, and progress continued towards the commitment to deliver 3,000 homes by 2031.

It was explained that the report also identified areas where milestones or timescales were not met, alongside explanations, to support transparency and ongoing improvement. The council recognised the progress made to date and remained focused on continuing to deliver services and improvements for residents in Haringey.

Following questions from Councillors Cawley-Harrison, the following information was shared:

• It was explained that Housing repairs had been taken in house three years ago, and that there had been work to strengthen the housing repairs service offered across the borough. It was stressed that there was more work to do, but that a significant amount of work had been undertaken. It was noted that there had been a dip in performance within the report, which was reflective of increased requirements around asbestos.
  
  
• It was explained that complaints were taken seriously by the Council and that the Council was working to improve and take learning from receipt of complaint. However, it was noted that there were significant pressures on the Council’s delivery as a result of reduction in funding and an increase in complex needs in the borough. 
  
  
• It was stressed that the Council had been ambitious on its targets and that they were reflective of budget pressures, and the impacts that these had. It was explained that the Corporate Delivery Plan had been costed, and that these had been reassessed on a continual basis. It was additionally noted that Borough faced significant pressures financially, but that it should not be ambitious to deliver for residents.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1.    Noted the high?level progress made against the delivery of the commitments set out in the Corporate Delivery Plan 2024–2026 as at the end of December?2025 (Quarter Three reporting period 2025/26).

2.    Noted the final publication and launch of the Local Outcomes Framework (LOF)—MHCLG’s new approach to outcome?based accountability and a key counterpart to reforms aiming to simplify and consolidate local government funding streams. The published metrics would be used to inform the new Corporate Delivery Plan and performance framework in line with the Borough vision. The new framework was due to come into effect from April?2026, although the public data tool would not be released until after the elections.

Reasons for decision

This report formed part of regular reporting to Cabinet on the progress made against delivery commitments set out in the current Corporate Delivery Plan.

Alternative options considered

Not reporting: This option was rejected, as it was important that Cabinet was informed of progress against the outcomes the council had committed to in the Corporate Delivery Plan, as outlined in section?7 and the appendices to the report.