Our Corporate Well-being Objectives Performance Measures - 2024/25
Welcome to our overview of our Corporate Well-being Objectives performance measures in 2024/25. It aims to provide a summary of our performance across a range of services using a set of standard metrics.
Our Corporate Strategy 2022-27 illustrates how we support and promote sustainability and the wellbeing of the citizens of Ceredigion through our long-term vision and Corporate Well-being Objectives. The Corporate Well-being Objectives enable the delivery of services that enhance the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being for the citizens and communities of Ceredigion. They were identified through public engagement, the Ceredigion Assessment of Local Well-being and the ambitions of the political administration.
Our Corporate Well-being Objectives are:
- Boosting the economy, supporting businesses and enabling employment
- Creating caring and healthy communities
- Providing the best start in life and enabling learning at all ages
- Creating sustainable, green and well-connected communities
Please click on each one to view the associated performance measures to show this year’s progress in delivering the Corporate Strategy.
What are local performance measures?
Local performance measures are specific indicators we use to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services provided by us. These measures cover a broad range of our services, including education, social services, housing, and environmental management. By evaluating these metrics, we can gain insights into how well we are meeting the needs and expectations of our communities.
The data for each performance measure shows the 2024/25 target we set ourselves compared to the actual position at the end of the financial year. Each measure then has a red, amber or green status. Green measures are those that are on target, amber measures are those up to 15% off target and red are greater than 15% off target.
Most measures use a “bigger is better” comparison, but a number of our measures refer to a metric where the lower the value, the better the outcome. This is a situation where reducing a characteristic is desirable e.g. the number of exclusions per 1000 pupils. These measures are indicated by an asterisk.
Why are these measures important?
- Transparency: Performance measures promote transparency, allowing citizens and stakeholders to see how we are performing
- Accountability: These measures hold us accountable for our performance, encouraging continuous improvement and efficient service delivery
- Informed Decision-Making: By understanding performance data, we can make more informed decisions to enhance service quality, the customer experience and address areas needing improvement
- Community Engagement: Accessible performance information empowers citizens and stakeholders to engage with us, fostering a collaborative approach to improving public services
To see further performance statistics, please visit our Local Authority Performance Profile Results. The Local Authority Performance Profile (LAPP) contains a selection of key performance measures compiled by Data Cymru to support benchmarking of local authority performance.
We hope these documents serve as a valuable resource for understanding our performance and the impact of our services on our communities.