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Local Public Service Agreement
LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND ITS PARTNERS AND
THE GOVERNMENT
Introduction
1. Hampshire County Council and its partners and the Government have made this Local Public Service Agreement (Local PSA) with the intention of further improving the services to local people that Hampshire County Council and its partners provides. This agreement covers the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2009.
2. The agreement records the present intentions of the Council and its partners and the Government. It is entered into by both in good faith, but it is expressly recognised that neither can fetter the future discretion of the Council and its partners or of Ministers and Parliament. The agreement is therefore not intended to create legal relations. Subject to that, the following points are agreed.
The Intentions of Hampshire County Council and its partners.
3. Hampshire County Council and its partners will use its best endeavours to achieve more demanding performance targets than those it would be expected to achieve in the absence of this Local Public Service Agreement. These enhanced targets are specified in Schedule 1 to this agreement.
The Intentions of the Government
4. The intentions of the Government set out in this agreement are subject to the outcome of any statutory consultations and any necessary approval of the Treasury and Parliament.
5. The Government will implement the changes to statutory and administrative requirements set out in Schedule 2 to this agreement, subject to confirmation of the legal and operational feasibility of the changes described and to Parliamentary approval of any necessary legislation. The Government will also undertake the discussions with the Council and its partners described in Schedule 2.
6. It is recognised by Hampshire County Council and its partners that, on further investigation, it may be necessary to modify the detail of the changes set out in Schedule 2 in ways that seek so far as possible, to give substantially the same extent of benefit to the Council and its partners. It is recognised by the Government that, if a change set out in Schedule 2 proves infeasible, it will use its best endeavours to provide an alternative that corresponds as closely as possible and has, so far as possible, substantially the same effect.
7. The Government will pay Hampshire County Council a grant of £2,001,030 in 2005/06 in support of the expenditures described in Schedule 3 to this agreement. The conditions attached to this "pump-priming" grant are also set out in Schedule 3.
8. The Government will pay a performance reward grant to Hampshire County Council, as set out in Schedule 4 to this agreement, if it achieves all the enhanced targets ("performance target with Local PSA") specified in Schedule 1. Schedule 4 also sets out the grant it intends to pay if the Council secures a substantial improvement in performance that falls short of the target. The Schedule also stipulates the intended timing of payments of the grant. Hampshire County Council and its partners undertakes to provide audited information confirming the extent of improvement in their performance relative to the Local PSA performance targets set out in Schedule 1, as a precondition for the determination and payment of the performance reward grant.
Date of Agreement:
For Hampshire County Council For Her Majesty's Government
Councillor Ken Thornber Phil Woolas MP
On behalf of Hampshire County Council Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Peter Robertson The Right Hon Des Browne MP
Chief Executive Chief Secretary to Her Majesty's Treasury
The above ministers sign on behalf of their colleagues listed below:*
The Right Hon John Prescott MP The Right Hon Gordon Brown MP
Deputy Prime Minister Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Right Hon Patricia Hewitt MP The Right Hon Ruth Kelly MP
Secretary of State for Health Secretary of State for Education and Skills
The Right Hon Charles Clarke MP The Right Hon Margaret Beckett MP
Home Secretary Secretary of State for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs
The Right Hon David Blunkett MP The Right Hon Alistair Darling MP
Secretary of State for Work and Secretary of State for Transport
Pensions
The Right Hon Tessa Jowell MP
Secretary of State for Culture, Media
Sport
* Please note that this is an example, the ministerial list will need to be reviewed to ensure relevant Ministers are included.
SCHEDULE 1: PERFORMANCE TARGETS
Summary table
Target |
Heading |
Page No. |
1 |
Raising skill levels amongst the relatively underskilled |
7 |
2 |
Raising pupil attainment, including looked after children and reducing exclusions and level of absence in targeted schools. |
10 |
3 |
Increased number of SMEs starting up and surviving for more than one year. |
20 |
4 |
Reduced incidences of violence in public places. |
23 |
5 |
Reducing re-offending rates of young offenders (10 to 17 years) who commit offences of violence. |
26 |
6 |
Reducing incidences of fire which are deliberate. |
28 |
7 |
More residents feel safe. |
30 |
8 |
Reducing the percentage of secondary school age children who have had personal experience of being a victim of crime in the previous 12 months. |
33 |
9 |
Reductions in numbers of killed and serious injury road casualty numbers below both national and Second Hampshire Local Transport Plan "stretch" target levels on Hampshire's roads (including Hampshire County Council area trunk roads and motorways). |
35 |
10 |
Increased number of adults adopting healthier lifestyle |
37 |
11 |
Improved health of children under 11 by reducing overweight and obesity (over 5 years) |
39 |
12 |
Lives saved by faster emergency response times |
42 |
13 |
Reducing Emergency (non-elective) Occupied Bed Days for Older People aged 75 and over. |
43 |
14 |
Increased number and extent of people participating in local voluntary and community activities. |
45 |
15 |
Improved access to housing for people with assessed social care needs. |
47 |
16 |
Improved cleanliness of land and highways and condition of streets and pavements. |
49 |
17 |
Increased tonnage of waste diverted from landfill through greater participation in recycling by local private and public sector organisations. |
52 |
18 |
Increased average growth in bus patronage on QBP routes |
54 |
TARGET 1
Raising skill levels amongst the relatively underskilled
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Increased work opportunities and employment through raising skill levels and educational attainment
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
The number of pupils leaving school without any GCSE or equivalent educational attainment. This indicator is focused on the group of twelve secondary schools in Hampshire with the worst performance in this indicator in 2004. The total Year 11 age group in these schools in 2004 was 2150.
Indicator (ii)
Increasing the number of 19 year old students in Hampshire achieving NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
Indicator (i)
Current performance
2002 3.75%
2003 4.04%
2004 4.56%
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of current trends in the performance of the pupils in these schools, it is expected that the numbers leaving without any qualifications will continue to increase. The projection for 2008 is that 6.1% of pupils will leave this group of schools without any GCSE or equivalent qualifications.
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is anticipated that with stretch the trend in performance of pupils in this group of schools can be reversed. A reduction in the anticipated target for 2008 by 30% is proposed. This provides a stretch target for 2008 of 4.3%.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A 30% improvement from 6.1% to 4.3%.
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (ii)
Current performance
In 2003/4 62.6% of the 19 year old students in Hampshire achieved an NVQ Level 2 and 39.6% achieved Level 3. This compares with an average of 63.3% for NVQ Level 2 and 40.1% for NVQ Level 3 in the South East region.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
The local LSC have targets to increase the proportion of 19 year olds achieving Level 2 by 3 percentage points between 2004 and 2006 and a further 2 percentage points between 2006 and 2008. The LSC also expects to increase the proportion of young people who achieve Level 3.
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is proposed to lift the Level 2 target for 2008 by one percentage point. The target would be 68.6% of 19 year olds achieving Level 2 at NVQ. The stretch target for Level 3 would also be for a similar increase of 9.6% to 43.4%.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A 9.6% increase in the number of 19year olds achieving NVQ levels2and 3.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
2004 12 Lowest Performing Schools in achieving 5+ GCSE grades A*-C | ||||
District |
% | |||
Basingstoke |
1 |
John Hunt of Everest |
18.4 | |
Gosport |
2 |
Bridgemary |
25.4 | |
Rushmoor |
3 |
Connaught |
27.6 | |
Eastleigh |
4 |
Alderman Quilley |
28.7 | |
Test Valley |
5 |
Harrow Way |
33.6 | |
Rushmoor |
6 |
Oak Farm |
33.7 | |
New Forest |
7 |
Applemore |
34.6 | |
New Forest |
8 |
Testwood |
34.7 | |
Basingstoke |
9 |
Richard Aldworth |
35.2 | |
Gosport |
10 |
Brune Park |
35.7 | |
Havant |
11 |
Warblington |
36.3 | |
Havant |
12 |
Staunton Park |
37.4 | |
Average |
32.0% | |||
Basingstoke |
(2) | |||
Gosport |
(2) | |||
Rushmoor |
(2) | |||
Havant |
(2) | |||
New Forest |
(2) | |||
Eastleigh |
(1) | |||
Test Valley |
(1) | |||
TARGET 2
Raising pupil attainment, including looked after children and reducing exclusions and level of absence in targeted schools
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Increased work opportunities and employment through raising skill levels and educational attainment
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
The percentage of pupils leaving a group of twelve schools, with 5+ A*-C grades at GCSE. This indicator is focused on a group of twelve secondary schools in Hampshire with the worst performance in this indicator in 2004. The total Year 11 age group in these schools in 2004 was 1991.
Indicator (ii)
The percentage of pupils leaving a group of twelve schools with 5+ A*-G grades at GCSE including English and Maths. This indicator is focussed on a group of twelve secondary schools in Hampshire with the worst performance in this indicator in 2004. The total Year 11 age group in these schools in 2004 was 2,121.
Indicator (iii)
Children Looked After, for whom Hampshire is the corporate parent, attaining 5 passes at grades A*-C in their GCSEs during the previous academic year. (As in OC2 return to DfES, each September)
Indicator (iv)
Care leavers, contacted in the 4 months around their 19th birthday, in Education, Training or Employment as in the numerator for the APA indicator AEW (LAC) 1 (formerly PAF A4,collected in the SSDA903 return each May)
Indicator (v)
The percentage of pupils permanently excluded, from a group of twelve secondary schools. This indicator is focused on a group of schools in Hampshire with the worst performance in this indicator in 2004. The total Year 7-11 age groups in this group of schools in 2004 was 12,239.
Indicator (vi)
The percentage of session absences from a group of eleven secondary schools identified in 2004 by the DfES. In 2003/4 there were 2,821,237 sessions in this group of schools.
Indicator (i)
Current performance
2002 36.32%
2003 35.44%
2004 32.35%
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of current trends in the performance of pupils in these schools, it is
expected that the numbers leaving with 5+ A*-C grades at GCSE will continue to decline. The projection for 2008 is that only 24.8%% of pupils will leave this group of schools with 5+ A*-C grades at GCSE.
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is anticipated that with stretch the trend in the performance of the pupils in this group of schools can be reversed. An improvement in the anticipated target for 2008 by 30% is proposed. This provides a stretch target for 2008 of 32%
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A 30% improvement from 24.8% to 32%.
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (ii)
Current performance
2002 87.14%
2003 86.79%
2004 84.54%
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of the current trends in the performance of pupils in these schools it is expected that the numbers leaving with 5+ A*-G grades at GCSE including Maths and English will continue to decline. The projection for 2008 is that 79.7% of pupils will leave this group of schools with this level of qualification.
Performance target with the Local PSA
Its is anticipated that with stretch the trend in the performance of the pupils in this group of schools can be reversed. An improvement in the anticipated target for 2008 by 9% is proposed. This provides a stretch target for 2008 of 87%.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A 9% improvement from 79.7% to 87.0%
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (iii)
Current performance
Reporting Year |
Report dated |
Academic Year |
Eligible Pupils Year 11 |
Pupils attaining 5 A*-C GCSEs |
% |
2001/2 |
September 2001 |
2000/1 |
70 |
8 |
11.4% |
2002/3 |
September 2002 |
2001/2 |
63 |
7 |
11.1% |
2003/4 |
September 2003 |
2002/3 |
73 |
6 |
8.2% |
2004/5 |
September 2004 |
2003/4 |
83 |
8 |
9.6% |
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
This indicator, linked to the year young people sit their exams rather than the year in which they leave care, is able to benefit from the focus on educational attainment for this group of young people. Accordingly, even without stretch, a target of 15% should be attainable for the academic year 2007/8 (reporting year 2008/9).
Performance target with the Local PSA
With the LPSA2 we expect to attain a stretch target of 20% for the academic year 2007/8 (reporting year 2008/9).
NB National statistics suggest around 27% of children in care have a Statement of Educational Needs (SEN), and Hampshire operates around this level - in comparison to the Hampshire's background population where around 2% of young people have a SEN. The forecast is realistic, especially in an environment where children and young people are increasingly being diverted from Looked After status (eg through Kinship Care arrangements).
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
33%;from 15% to 20%
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (iv)
Current performance
Reporting Year |
Hampshire |
IPF Comparator |
England |
2001/2 |
34.6% |
45.1 |
46.3 |
2002/3 |
20.5% |
45.7 |
48.9 |
2003/4 |
46.8% |
57.0 |
56.2 |
2004/5 |
57.7% |
N/a |
N/a |
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
This indicator is significant in monitoring outcomes for looked after children.
As can be seen from the historic results, Hampshire has invested significantly in this group of young people - raising performance against this indicator from a very poor level to the English average. We are confident that without stretch we will still have a significant improvement with performance for 2008/9 reaching 67%.
Performance target with the Local PSA
With the benefits of LPSA2 we propose a target of 73% for 20008/9.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
9%;from 67% to 73%
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (v)
Current performance
2002 |
0.54% |
2003 |
0.61% |
2004 |
0.65% |
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of current trends in the number of permanent exclusions at this group of schools 0.9% of the pupils in these schools will be excluded by 2008.
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is anticipated that with stretch the rising trend in exclusions can be reversed. A reduction in the percentage of exclusions by 30% is proposed. This provides a stretch target for 2008 of 0.63%.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A decrease in exclusions from 0.9% to 0.63%
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (vi)
Current performance
2002 |
10.56% |
2003 |
9.80% |
2004 |
9.45% |
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of current trends in the percentage of session absences, it is expected that 7.1% of sessions will be missed by pupils in 2008.
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is anticipated that with stretch the trend in the reduction in absences can be improved by a further 10% by 2008, providing a stretch target of 6.5%.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A 10% improvement in attendance levels from 7.1% to 6.5%
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
Target 2 Indicator (i) 2004 Bottom 12 schools with highest number of pupils leaving without any qualifications | ||||
District |
% | |||
Havant |
1 |
Staunton Park |
7.5 | |
Rushmoor |
2 |
Connaught |
6.5 | |
Gosport |
3 |
Bridgemary |
4.9 | |
Test Valley |
4 |
Winton |
4.9 | |
Havant |
5 |
Crookhorn |
4.3 | |
New Forest |
6 |
Hardley |
4.2 | |
Basingstoke |
7 |
Costello |
3.9 | |
Havant |
8 |
Warblington |
3.9 | |
Basingstoke |
9 |
John Hunt |
3.9 | |
Rushmoor |
10 |
Cove |
3.7 | |
New Forest |
11 |
Arnewood |
3.7 | |
Basingstoke |
12 |
Testbourne |
3.6 | |
Average |
4.6% | |||
Basingstoke |
(3) | |||
Havant |
(3) | |||
Gosport |
(1) | |||
Rushmoor |
(2) | |||
Test Valley |
(1) | |||
New Forest |
(2) | |||
Target 2 Indicator (ii) 2004 Bottom 12 schools achieving lowest number of GCSE results 5+ A-G (including Maths and English) | ||||
District |
% | |||
Rushmoor |
1 |
Oak Farm |
71.1 | |
Gosport |
2 |
Bridgemary |
78.3 | |
Rushmoor |
3 |
Connaught |
80.6 | |
Basingstoke |
4 |
Costello |
82.1 | |
Test Valley |
5 |
Harrow Way |
82.2 | |
Havant |
6 |
Park |
85.7 | |
Havant |
7 |
Staunton Park |
85.7 | |
Havant |
8 |
Warblington |
87.2 | |
New Forest |
9 |
Arnewood |
88.5 | |
Test Valley |
10 |
Winton |
88.8 | |
New Forest |
11 |
Applemore |
88.9 | |
Rushmoor |
12 |
Cove |
88.9 | |
Average |
84.0% | |||
Rushmoor |
(3) | |||
Gosport |
(1) | |||
Basingstoke |
(1) | |||
Test Valley |
(2) | |||
Havant |
(3) | |||
New Forest |
(2) | |||
Target 2 Indicator (v) 2004 Schools with highest number of pupil exclusions (3 year weighted average) | ||||
District |
% | |||
Gosport |
1 |
Brune Park |
10.00 | |
Rushmoor |
2 |
Cove |
9.00 | |
Basingstoke |
3 |
Richard Aldworth |
8.66 | |
East Hants |
4 |
Mill Chase |
8.00 | |
Rushmoor |
5 |
Oak Farm |
7.83 | |
Gosport |
6 |
Bridgemary |
7.00 | |
Test Valley |
7 |
Winton |
6.66 | |
Rushmoor |
8 |
Connaught |
6.16 | |
Basingstoke |
9 |
Cranbourne |
6.00 | |
East Hants |
10 |
Horndean |
5.50 | |
Hart |
11 |
Frogmore |
5.33 | |
New Forest |
12 |
Priestlands |
5.16 | |
Average |
7.1 | |||
Gosport |
(2) | |||
Rushmoor |
(3) | |||
Basingstoke |
(2) | |||
East Hants |
(2) | |||
Test Valley |
(1) | |||
Hart |
(1) | |||
New Forest |
(1) | |||
Target 2 Indicator (vi) 2002/3 and 2003/4 Schools with the highest level of non-attendance (identified by DfES) (+20% over median for schools with similar free school meal levels in 2002/3) | ||||
District |
||||
Test Valley |
1 |
John Hanson |
||
Winchester |
2 |
Westgate |
||
Havant |
3 |
Hayling Island |
||
Basingstoke |
4 |
John Hunt |
||
Test Valley |
5 |
Winton |
||
Rushmoor |
6 |
Wavell |
||
Rushmoor |
7 |
Oak Farm |
||
Rushmoor |
8 |
Connaught |
||
Gosport |
9 |
Brune Park |
||
Havant |
10 |
Staunton Park |
||
Basingstoke |
11 |
Testbourne |
||
Test Valley |
(2) | |||
Winchester |
(1) | |||
Havant |
(2) | |||
Basingstoke |
(2) | |||
Rushmoor |
(3) | |||
Gosport |
(1) | |||
TARGET 3
Increased number of SMEs starting up & surviving for more than one year
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Increased economic activity in predominantly rural areas & with groups currently under represented in the labour market in urban areas.
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
Number of businesses being created in Hampshire
Indicator (ii)
Number of those businesses surviving at least one year
Indicator (i)
Current performance
2002/03 385
2003/04 317
2004/05 440
Average 2003/03 - 2004/05 380
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of current evidence, it is likely improving future performance will revert to the 3 year average figure (380p.a.), especially as we are targeting "hard to reach" groups.
Performance target with the Local PSA
Assuming a 10% stretch over LPSA, 418 p.a for final year 2008/09
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
38 new businesses starting up p.a. by 2008/09
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (ii)
Current performance
Estimated 60% for one year survival rate
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of current informal evidence it is likely only 60% of new firms starting up will be trading at the end of their first year. There is no definitive published data on survival rates for all businesses. Historic information on the one and three year survival rate for VAT registered businesses is available at county level. However, because VAT registered businesses have a turnover of £57,000 they are likely to be already more secure than smaller start ups.
Actions being considered under LPSA2 will be aimed at increasing survival rates among particular sectors including businesses started by women, in rural areas, by ethnic minorities and the disabled and businesses started in deprived areas. Increasing the survival rates of new businesses in these "hard to reach" sectors will be extremely challenging.
Performance target with the Local PSA
The stretch target for the one year survival rate will be 5% points from 60% in 2004/05 to 65% in 2008/09
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
5% points increase
Interim performance target
none
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
A mixed economy in terms of different sorts of available support is important but there are several particularly important issues which need Government support.
Providing funding to Business Links to assist the education sector in this role (focussing on older students and colleges)
Providing secure funding for the Young Enterprise Programme (focussing on younger students)
Ensuring that access to finance is facilitated for "hard to reach" groups including women and BME entrepreneurs
Ensuring that the "benefits trap" relating to start up businesses is eased and that information is much more transparent for those wishing to start a business but deeply concerned about loss of income
Requiring Inland Revenue to release data at a local level on the number and type of businesses starting up as a means of encouraging partner agencies whose remit is to support business formation to work more closely and see the impact of their work.
To strengthen business mentoring service, which seems particularly effective for women and young people starting businesses.
TARGET 4
Reducing incidences of violence in public places
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Reducing violent crime
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
Violent crime recorded in public place (HCC area only)
Indicator (ii)
% sales of alcohol to under 18s from complained about premises during test purchase operations.
Indicator (i)
Current performance
2004-05 15,969 (HCC area only)
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
15% reduction over 3 years (Home Office PSA1)
5% 2005-6
5% 2006-7
5% 2007-8
Performance target with the Local PSA
25.3% reduction over 4 years to 08/09
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Stretch performance difference: 25.3% - 15% (1,648 offences)
04-5 15,969 15,969
05-6
06-7
07-8 13,573 12,690
08-9 11,925
15% 25.3%
reduction reduction
25.3% represents 4,044 less violent offences in public in HCC area.
Interim performance target
Interim Performance Target | ||
2005-6 |
14,372 |
10% Reduction |
2006-7 |
13,505 |
6% Reduction |
2007-8 |
12,690 |
6% Reduction |
2008-9 |
11,925 |
6% Reduction |
Indicator (ii)
Current performance
Average last 2 years 2003-4 and 2004-5 32.5%
Recent test purchases in Hampshire using youngsters between 15.5 and 16.5 years old (Best Practice guidelines in the selection and use of these volunteers are followed):
Apr 03 -
Mar 04 59 attempts 23 sales 39% 99 complaints
Apr 04 -
Jan 05 122 attempts 29 sales 26% 106 complaints
National Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign co-ordinated by the Home Office. 15 off licences sold in the 50 attempt (30%). The national figure for off licences was 32%.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
25%
Performance target with the Local PSA
16%
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
9% Points
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 5
Reducing re-offending rates of young offenders (10 to 17 years) who commit offences of violence.
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Reducing violent crime
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Tracking a quarterly cohort of offenders who have committed violent crime and achieving a % reduction in the re-offending rate against baseline figures at 12 months and 24 months.
Current performance
Latest figures for an Oct-Dec 2002 cohort of young offenders (solely for offences of violence) show that 53% have re-offended after 24 months (to December 2004). This cohort consists of 200 young people.
In addition, for the Oct to Dec 2003 cohort, 33% offended within 12 months. There were 273 young people in this cohort.
These would form the baseline figures against which a reduction in re-offending could be measured on an ongoing basis throughout the term of the LPSA.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
The established target for reducing re-offending rates is to achieve a 5% year-on-year reduction. Against the 2003 cohort, therefore, on a 12 month tracking period, reductions to the following levels would be expected:
Jan 2008 (for Oct to Dec 2006 cohort) - 31.4%
Jan 2009 (for Oct to Dec 2007 cohort) - 30.0%
Against the 2002 cohort, on a 24 month tracking period, reductions to the following levels would be expected:
Jan 2009 (for Oct to Dec 2006 cohort) - 50.4%
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is intended to achieve a stretch target of a 10% reduction (double what is otherwise expected). The targets with the PSA would therefore be:
12 month cohorts (as above):
Jan 2008 - 29.7%
Jan 2009 - 26.7%
24 month cohort:
Jan 2009 - 47.7%
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
An additional 5% reduction in re-offending rates, over and above the expected 5%.
The tracking of re-offending rates does not, inevitably, fit easily within established timescales but the targets set should meet the requirements of the LPSA.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 6
Reduce incidences of fire which are deliberate
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Reducing fear of crime and helping people feel safer
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Average no. of deliberate fires in HCC area pa
Current performance
The total number of deliberate fires in the Hampshire County Council (HCC) area was 15,825 for the period 2001/02 to 2004/05. This gave a yearly average of 3,956 deliberate fires (31.79 per 10,000 population).
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have set a target for Fire and Rescue Services to reduce the number of deliberate fires by 10% by 2010. The ODPM target applies only to deliberate primary fires (fires in properties). Applying this 10% target to all deliberate fires presents a target reduction to 3622 deliberate fires (29.1 per 10,000 population) by 2010.
The period of the LPSA is 4 years (1st April 2005 to 31st March 2009). Achievement by 31st March 2009 against the ODPM target, applied to all types of deliberate fires, would be a reduction to 3711 deliberate fires in Hampshire
Performance target with the Local PSA
Measurement of achievement of the target will be against the average number of deliberate fires within the LPSA period (1st April 2005 to 31st March 2009) in the three categories:
05/06 |
06/07 |
07/08 |
08/09 |
Average | |
Primary Arson (excluding vehicles) |
269 |
256 |
243 |
229 |
249 |
Primary Vehicle Arson |
447 |
434 |
421 |
407 |
427 |
Secondary Arson |
3039 |
2999 |
2959 |
2918 |
2304 |
Total |
3755 |
3689 |
3623 |
3554 |
Deliberate fires are historically sporadic, hence the use of an average figure to reflect the impact of Arson Reduction initiatives over the specified time period.
At the end of the LPSA period the ODPM target delivers an 8% reduction in arson from the 2001 baseline figure. HFRS's enhanced performance target offers a 50% improvement upon this by 31st March 2009
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Against the ODPM target for 2010 we would expect a total of 3711 deliberate fires in Hampshire within the three categories for the LPSA period. Within the LPSA we will achieve a reduction to an overall reduction to 3554 deliberate fires by March 2009. This represents a reduction of 4% (157 fires) over and above the ODPM target at this point.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 7
More residents feel safe
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Reducing fear of crime & helping people feel safer
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
MORI survey -
a. how safe people feel walking outside in the local area alone in daytime;
b. how safe people feel walking outside in the local area alone after dark
c. how much difference Police Community Support Officers & County Council Accredited Community Safety Officers have made in making the area safer
Indicator (ii)
% of complainants who express themselves as `fairly' or `very' satisfied with the resolution of community safety issues related to their local areas.
Indicator (i)
Current performance
a)96% b)57% c)to be determined by survey
How safe do people feel :-
a) Daytime '99 '02 `04/05
% % %
Very safe 68 69 71
Fairly safe 28 26 25
A bit unsafe 2 3 3
Very unsafe 1 1 1
b) Night time '99 '02 `04/05
% % %
Very safe 24 24 24
Fairly safe 31 28 33
A bit unsafe 19 22 20
Very unsafe 13 8 8
Never go out after dark 11 18 15
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA a) 96%
b) 60%
c) + 3% points over baseline
Performance target with the Local PSA a) 98%
b) 63%
c) additional 3% points
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA a) 2% points
b) 3% points
c) 3% points
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (ii)
Current performance
The following services will be included in the indicator:
· Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Neighbourhood Warden Scheme
· Hampshire County Council Accredited Community Safety Services
Both theses services are relatively new and survey data varies. It is proposed that customer satisfaction will be measured by asking service users, "How satisfied are you with the way in which your enquiry has been dealt with?"
Existing results are: Basingstoke 46% were fairly or vary satisfied
Hampshire - survey results due October
Data is centred on Districts where ACSOs & neighbourhood wardens operate. Average % satisfaction across all services to be measured.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
60%
Performance target with the Local PSA
80%
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
20% points
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 8
Reducing the percentage of secondary school age children who have had personal experience of being a victim of crime in the previous 12 months.
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Reducing fear of crime and helping people feel safer.
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
The percentage of secondary school age children who report being the victims of crime. This will be measured by commissioning MORI to undertake a local survey using the same question methods as in the national survey.
Current performance
This information is not currently collected. Arrangements are being put in place to produce this information. It fits well within the priority within the Children's Act of keeping children safe. The 2004 MORI Youth Survey showed that nationally 49% of mainstream pupils had been the victims of an offence in 2003, compared with 46% in 2002. An increase of 3 percentage points.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
On the basis of the national data it is estimated that some 50% of survey respondents in Hampshire will have been the victim of an offence in 2008/9. Some 34,000 secondary age children are likely to be a victim of an offence in this year.
Performance target with the Local PSA
It is proposed to reduce the number of mainstream pupils who have been victims of an offence in 2008 by 5% on the expected 2008 figure. This provides a stretch target of 47.5%. This will mean that, if successful, some 1,700 children will not be the victim of an offence.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
A reduction by 5% in the number of pupils attending mainstream schools
who have been the victim of crime.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 9
Reductions in numbers of killed and serious injury road casualty numbers below both national and Second Hampshire Local Transport Plan `stretch' target levels on Hampshire's roads (including Hampshire County Council area trunk roads and motorways).
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Safer roads and journeys.
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Number of killed and seriously injured casualties on Hampshire roads. (i.e. public roads in County Council's administrative area).
Current performance
In 2004 calendar year (closing year for LPSA1 performance), 669 killed and serious injuries on Hampshire roads (representing a 37% reduction from the national baseline of average for years 1994-1998).
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
A cumulative reduction over the four calendar years 2005 to 2008 (ie finishing 31 December 2008) in the number of fatal and serious injuries (road casualties) on Hampshire's roads. This is compared to both the expected annual milestone levels to meet the Government's overall 40% reduction target by 2010 (ie from national baseline of 1994-98) and the Second Hampshire Local Transport Plan stretched target of a 30% reduction from the average level over a baseline of 2000-04, again by 2010. The improved performance as a result of the LPSA to be a cumulative reduction in excess of 300 killed and serious injury road casualties over that four year period.
Performance expected without the Local PSA
Nil cumulative reduction below annual milestone levels to meet national target of 40% reduction by the close of 2010.
Performance target with the Local PSA
Cumulative reduction as compared with national and LTP2 stretched milestone indicators over four calendar years (2005 to 2008), in excess of 300 killed and serious injury road casualties.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Total cumulative reduction of at least 300 killed and serious injury road casualties.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 10
Increased number of adults adopting healthier lifestyle
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved health and life expectancy
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Number of adults doing 30 minutes moderate intensity activity 5 times a week
Current performance
Current figures show that 22% of Hampshire's adult population are undertaking 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise 5 times a week. This baseline statistic is taken from a recent survey with methodology summarised below:
· Source: Market & Opinion Research International (JN23270).
· Fieldwork Dates: 13th November 2004 - 15th February 2005.
· Residential Postal Address File Survey.
· Face to Face in-home interviews.
· Sample Size: 1712 residents aged 16+ in 275 randomly-selected sample points throughout Hampshire.
· Interviews were stratified across the eleven districts of Hampshire, with around 150 interviews in each - Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Hart, Havant, New Forest, Rushmoor, Test Valley and Winchester.
· Each sampling point comprises an Output Area (OA), selected at random in proportion to the population to ensure a representative distribution across the county. Within each sampling point quotas were set for age, gender and working status.
· Data are weighted by gender, age and district to match the 2001 census profile of Hampshire residents as a whole.
· All responses have been analysed by a range of demographic, geographical and attitudinal variables; detailed breakdowns have been provided in a separate volume of computer tables.
· 95% Confidence Levels = +-1.96%
· MORI works to ISO9001 and IQCS standards and were one of the first research agencies credited under the MRQSA (Market Research Quality Standard Award) (Now BS 7911).
Question asked "How frequently have you taken part in any sport or exercise-related activity (e.g. walking briskly, cycling, swimming, keep fit/aerobics, team sports, individual sports) for at least 30 minutes continuously in the last 12 months?". 22% of sample responded "At least 5 times per week".
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Hampshire Adult (16+) Population Estimate 2005: 1,019,440
Performance expected without the Local PSA
The government national target is to increase participation by 1% per annum, hence total of 4% increase from march 2005- 2009 (4 years). This equates to 40,778 extra adults and a total of 265,054 adults (26%) doing 30 minutes moderate intensity activity 5 times a week in 2009.
Performance target with the Local PSA
Hampshire County Council will target an additional 5000 adults over the LPSA timeframe October 2005- Mar 2009 (3½ years), hence achieving a total of 270,054 adults, a total increase of 4.5% to 26.5% (on current population estimates) doing 30 minutes moderate intensity activity 5 times a week in Hampshire.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
The enhancement in performance for Hampshire would be additional 5000 adults doing 30 minutes moderate intensity activity 5 times a week in Hampshire by 31st March 2009.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
Achievement of significant increases in the overall levels of physical activity (as defined by this indicator) is identified as a priority in Game Plan (the joint DCMS and Cabinet Office report). This is reflected in Sport England's agreed PSA as an increase of 1% per year. The achievement of this national 4% increase of the number of adults doing 30 minutes moderate intensity activity 5 times a week by 31 March 2009 is required in order for HCC to meet their overall target of 4.5%.
TARGET 11
Improved health of children under 11 by reducing overweight and obesity (over 5 years)
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved health and life expectancy
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
% children age under 11 who are classified as overweight or obese (in targeted areas)
Current performance
Age |
2005 |
4-5 Obese |
11.8% 24.8% |
6-7 Obese |
14.4% 28.7% |
8-10 Obese |
17.9% 34.0% |
Source: Health Survey for England 2003 applied to Hampshire County Council small area population forecasts (2004 based update).
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
Age |
2010 |
4-5 Obese |
13.3% 25.8% |
6-7 Obese |
16.9% 33.2% |
8-10 Obese |
21.4% 39.0% |
Performance target with the Local PSA
Age |
2010 |
4-5 Obese |
11.5% 24.6% |
6-7 Obese |
13.9% 27.8% |
8-10 Obese |
17.2% 33.0% |
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Age |
2010 |
Enhancement |
Improvement over government target |
4-5 Obese |
11.5% |
1.8 |
0.3 |
6-7 Obese |
13.9% |
3.0 |
0.5 |
8-10 Obese |
17.2% |
4.2 |
0.7 |
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
Hampshire Partnership LPSA2 2005-2010 Target 11
Participating Schools
Barncroft Infant School, Havant
Chineham Park Primary, Basingstoke
Farnborough Grange Nursery/Infant School, Farnborough
Fernhill Primary School, Farnborough
Front Lawn Junior School, Havant
Grange Comm.Junior School,Farnborough
Haselworth Primary, Gosport
Icknield Special School, Andover
Knights Enham Infant School, Andover
Knights Enham Junior, Andover
Meadowlands Junior, Portsmouth
Mengham Junior, Hayling Island
Merton Infants, Basingstoke
Merton Junior School, Basingstoke
Norman Gate, Andover
Norwood Primary School, Eastleigh
Oak Lodge School, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton
Riders Infant School, Havant
Salterns, Totton, Southampton
Sharps Copse Primary School, Havant
Shepherds Spring Junior, Andover
Siskin Junior School, Gosport
South View Infant, Basingstoke
Stakes Hill Infant School, Waterlooville
Waite End Primary School, Waterlooville
Warren Park Primary, Havant
Waterloo School, Waterlooville
Wildground Junior School, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton
Winnall Primary, Winchester
Woodcot Primary School, Gosport
All Saints CofE Primary, Winchester
South View Infant, Basingstoke
TARGET 12
Lives saved by faster emergency response times
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved health and life expectancy
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Percentage of Category A (life threatening calls) in semi-rural and rural areas (Hampshire excluding Southampton & Portsmouth) responded to within 8 minutes
Current performance
64% of Category A Calls received from semi-rural and rural areas are responded to within 8 minutes. This figure is based on current performance (May 2005)
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
64%
Performance target with the Local PSA
67%
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
3% points
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
The existing Healthcare Commission target is 75% of all Category A calls to receive an appropriate response within 8 minutes. This is a national key target across combined geographical areas (including urban areas) that Hampshire Ambulance Service is commissioned. This LPSA target requires flexibility for part of the area, i.e. Hampshire excluding Southampton & Portsmouth to be measured outside the national target figure.
TARGET 13
Reduce Emergency (non-elective) Occupied Bed Days for Older People aged 75 and over.
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved quality of life and independence for vulnerable older people
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
Unplanned admissions to hospital for older people aged 75 and over.
Indicator (ii)
Length of stay in hospital for older people aged 75 and over following an unplanned admission.
Current performance
· Total emergency occupied bed days (OBDs) for older people aged 75 and over in 2004/05 across four PCT clusters (SW Hants, SE Hants, N Hants and Mid Hants PCT): 479,826
· Indicator (i):
Total unplanned admissions to hospital for older people aged 75 and over in 2004/05 for all PCT clusters: 30,136
Indicator (ii):
Average length of stay in hospital for older people aged 75 and over in 2004/05 for all PCT clusters: 15.9 days
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
· The National PSA is already imposing reductions on PCTs in total emergency occupied bed days to be achieved by 2007/08. In Hampshire, the Department of Health requires a reduction of 4.54% from a baseline set in 2003/04. Emergency OBDs for people aged 75 and over in 2003/04 were 495,153. The national PSA target for people aged 75 and over is thus 472,673 by 2007/08. The decrease between 2003/04 and 2004/05 is thus 3.1%.
Performance target with the Local PSA
· The aim of LPSA2 is to stretch this achievement by reducing emergency OBDs from national PSA target of 472,673 by a further 3% to 457,818 - a further reduction of 14,856. This is a reduction of 22,008 from the 2004/05 total.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
3% extra reduction in unscheduled bed days for older people aged 75 and over, which stretches the National PSA target by 66% in spite of a rising population of people aged 75 and over.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 14
Increased number and extent of people participating in local voluntary and community activities
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved participation in community activities
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Percentage of people surveyed aged 16 or over who have been involved in formal volunteering over the past 12 months for an average of 2 hours a week or more.
Examples of activities undertaken include:
Raising or handling money
Leading the group/member of a committee
Organising or helping to run an activity or event
Visiting/Befriending people
Giving advice/information/counselling
Secretarial, admin or clerical work
Providing transport/driving
Representing e.g. addressing meetings, leading a delegation
Other practical help e.g. shopping. Providing food or refreshments, making or mending, delivering (on foot)
Coaching, refereeing or tutoring
Current performance
The baseline for Hampshire will be established by a MORI survey which was conducted in Aug/Sept 2005. A second survey will be conducted towards the end of the LPSA period to establish improvement in performance.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
The Home Office Citizenship survey in 2003 showed an overall increase in formal volunteering between 2001 and 2003 of 1% point (from 27% to 28%). By extrapolating this increase to a 3 year period a 1.5% point increase would be expected over the PSA period.
Performance target with the Local PSA
The Hampshire LPSA partnership will target an additional 1% point over the PSA period making a total increase of 2.5% points.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Increase by 1% point on what would otherwise have been expected.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 15
Improved access to housing for people with assessed social care needs.
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved quality of life for people with assessed social care needs
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Cumulative number of people with both an assessed care need1 and an assessed housing need2 who are housed in mainstream housing3 through district housing departments4 as a result of exercising their 'right to request'5.
Current performance
None
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
None
Performance target with the Local PSA
264
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
2646
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
Clarification of terms:
1. A person's assessed care need is defined within a care management or care programme approach
2. A person's assessed housing need is defined within a district council housing needs assessment
3. Mainstream housing is defined as housing that would normally be accessed by people who do not have care or support needs. This would include:
a. A tenancy within general needs housing stock owned/managed by the local authority
b. A tenancy within general needs housing stock owned/managed by a registered social landlord (RSL)
c. Shared ownership or shared equity
d. Private lettings management by the local authority or their RSL partners.
It would NOT include the following:
e. Group homes designated for people with care needs
f. Residential or nursing care
g. Extra-care
h. Move-on or temporary accommodation designated for people with care needs
4. District Council housing departments will aim to offer people with social care needs the same level of choice over their housing as people who do not have care needs. This includes a housing needs assessment, entry onto a housing waiting list and, increasingly, choice-based lettings.
5. The 'right to request' is an initiative included in the Department of Health Green Paper, 'Independence, Well-being and Choice'. It is defined in the Green Paper as (para 4.17): "the (right) not to live in a residential or nursing care setting taking account of particular issues faced by the individual and considering the financial, organisational and legal implications of both the status quo and alternative options. This 'right to request' would require service providers to make explicit the reasons behind their decisions to recommend residential care, including cost considerations. This information would support the individual to make informed choices about options available to them."
6. Previously 44 people per year (132 over three years) were housed by district councils, but they would not have been offered the right to request independent housing as part of their social care assessment. However, value for money on this target has been assessed on the increase in those housed from 132 to 264 - a stretch for vfm purposes of 132.
TARGET 16
Improved cleanliness of land and highways and condition of streets and pavements
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Cleaner public places
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
Indicator (i)
Improved cleanliness of land and highways using methodology prescribed in BVPI 199 (2005)
a. County Wide BVIP 199: A County wide average of the eleven partner district council BVPI 199 (2005) scores
b. Targeted 'hotspots': Reduction of litter, detritus, fly posting, graffiti and fly tipping present in 'hotspots' areas in all 11 partner local authorities in Hampshire using the BVPI 199 (2005) and Fly Capture surveying methodologies.
Indicator (ii)
Condition of streets and pavements.
The condition of approximately 74km of footways, referred to as the footway network, using the methodology prescribed in BVPI 187, i.e. the method of survey and processing will be applied but footways will not necessarily be Category 1 or 2. The rules and parameters to be used will be those applicable at the time of the baseline survey. These same rules and parameters will be used to survey and process the data measured in the final survey in 2008.
The indicator will measure the improvement in overall condition of the defined footway network when measured using the BVPI 187 guidelines. The improvement being the difference between the results of the baseline survey carried out in 2005 and the final survey carried out in 2008.
Indicator (i)
Current performance
a. County Wide BVPI 199: Current performance uses a County wide average of the 11 district BVIP 199a scores for 2004/05 (Average for 04/05 was 14% of streets scoring in category C or D - 'failed streets'). Figures for BVPI 199 b, c and d will be based on the first set of 2005/06 figures.
b. Targeted 'hotspots': Not currently measured - A survey would be undertaken to determine the levels of litter, detritus, fly posting, graffiti and fly tipping present in the area using the new 2005 BVPI 199 and Fly Capture surveying methodologies.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
a. County Wide BVPI 199: Improvements in a County wide average of the partner BVIP 199 scores for 2004/05 would be inline with National targets (to 31 March 2009). Average improvement in BVPI 199a score by 15% over three years. Improvements in BVPI 199 b, c and d scores in line with National targets over 3 years. (to 31 March 2009)
b. Targeted 'hotspots': No measurable reductions in the level of litter, detritus, fly posting, graffiti and fly tipping present in 6 'hotspot' areas per 11 local authorities (66 in total for Hampshire). These areas are not currently targeted under existing arrangements.
Performance target with the Local PSA
a: County wide BVPI 199: County wide average BVPI 199a scores for partner authorities improvement of an additional 3% points over national target in the next three years. Current BVPI 199a target is 15% over 3 years. The stretch will be an additional 3% points improvement, making a total of 18% points over 3 years.
b. Targeted 'hotspots': Reduction of litter, detritus, fly posting, graffiti and fly tipping present in 6 'hotspot' areas per local authorities (66 in total for Hampshire). The aim is to have a minimum of 60% of these hotspots categorised as A or B within 3 years using BVPI 199 surveying techniques.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Category |
Performance target without Local PSA |
Performance target with Local PSA |
BVPI 199a |
15% improvement over 3 years( Base-line - 2004/05) County average - 14% to 12% in 2008/09) |
An additional 3% (Total = 18%) over and above National target (Base-line 2004/95 County average - 14% to 11.5% in 2008/09) |
BVPI 199b |
Meet National target over 3 years |
+1% above National target over 3 years |
BVPI 199c |
Meet National target over 3 years |
+1% above National target over 3 years |
BVPI 199d |
Meet National target over 3 years |
+1% above National target over 3 years |
Targeted "hotspots" |
No measurable reductions as without LPSA these areas would not have been specifically targeted or measured. |
A minimum of 60% of the targeted "hotspots" will be categorised as A or B using the PVIP 199 surveying techniques. |
Interim performance target
None
Indicator (ii)
Current performance
Condition of streets and pavements: Current condition will be determined from the results the baseline survey which will be carried out using PI 187 guidelines as stated above. The sizes and locations of the individual footway sites have been recorded and these sites form the footway network for this agreement. The baseline survey will be completed before the end of 2005.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
The current performance expected without PSA will be that set down in the LTP which equates to a 1 percentage point improvement in footway condition annually, i.e. a 3 percentage point improvement in condition over the three year period of this agreement.
Performance target with the Local PSA
Condition of streets and highways: The performance with PSA will be a 5 percentage point improvement in condition over the three year period of the agreement.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
Category |
Performance target without Local PSA |
Performance target with Local PSA |
BVPI 187 |
A 3 percentage point improvement in condition over the three-year period of this agreement. |
A 5 percentage point improvement in condition over the three-year period of the agreement i.e. a 2 percentage point improvement (stretch) in footway condition over the selected footway network. |
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None
TARGET 17
Increased tonnage of waste diverted from landfill through greater participation in recycling by local private and public sector organisations
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Embed the sustainable use of resources into the business culture of private and public sector organisations across Hampshire
Indicator(s) by which performance will be measured
1. Tonnes per annum of commercial and industrial waste recycled across Hampshire including the development of markets for incinerator bottom ash aggregate
2. No of local authority areas in Hampshire where recycling services are offered to businesses
3. No of schools and public sector sites in Hampshire engaged in recycling
Current performance
Estimate of C&I waste arisings is 1.64 million tonnes [source: More from Less document].
Estimate of residual (i.e. non-recycled) C&I waste in 2004 is 1.47 million tonnes [source: Hampshire Materials Resource Strategy Technical note 1, Aggregation of the Resource Stream Data].
Incinerator Bottom Ash is currently disposed in landfill.
Final baseline to be established within 6 months of project start date.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA [Year to 31 March 2008]
Performance expected without the Local PSA
1. No significant increase in tonnes per annum of commercial and industrial waste recycled across Hampshire
2. No new local authority areas in Hampshire where recycling services are offered to businesses
3. Increase of 25 schools and public sector sites per annum
Performance target with the Local PSA
1. An additional 50,000 tonnes per annum of commercial and industrial waste recycled across Hampshire
2. Three local authority areas in Hampshire where recycling services are offered to businesses (large and/or small)
3. An additional 50 schools and public sector sites in Hampshire engaged in recycling
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
An additional 50,000 tonnes per annum of commercial and industrial waste recycled across Hampshire.
Three local authority areas in Hampshire where recycling services are offered to businesses.
An additional 50 schools and public sector sites in Hampshire engaged in recycling.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
We would welcome the opportunity to work with ODPM to explore:
Possible requirements to be placed on businesses to be efficient in waste and resource use e.g. development or implementation of recycling targets
A more proactive and pragmatic regulation system allowing for market development processes related to waste and resources
TARGET 18
Increased average growth in bus patronage on QBP routes
Priority for improvement (outcome)
Improved transport
Indicators(s) by which performance will be measured
(i)The number of passengers per annum using the County Council's new and existing Quality Bus Partnership routes
(ii) The satisfaction rating of bus passengers in Hampshire - methodology of how this will be measured is under discussion with DfT.
Indicator (i)
Current performance
The number of passengers using the proposed new QBP routes in 2003/04 is 2,875,350 (subject to final confirmation by bus operators).
The number of passengers using current QBP routes in 2003/04 is 4,527,100 (subject to final confirmation by bus operators) Therefore total current QBP passengers is 7,402,450.
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
average growth on all QBP routes of 4%, i.e. an increase of 296,098 passengers by 2008/09.
Performance target with the Local PSA
average growth on all QBP routes of 8%, i.e. an increase of 592,196 passengers by 2008/08.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
4%, points or an increase of 296,098 passenger journeys.
Interim performance target
None
indicator (ii)
Current performance
Current BVPI 104 rating indicates that the percentage of users satisfied with local bus services in 2003/04 is 53% (National average is 54%).
Performance at the end of the period of the Local PSA
Performance expected without the Local PSA
passenger satisfaction rating equating to the national average in 2008/09 (currently 54%)
Performance target with the Local PSA
passenger satisfaction rating of 57% by 2008/09.
Enhancement in performance with the Local PSA
3% points increase in passenger satisfaction rating.
Interim performance target
None
Government commitments in this agreement that support the achievement of this target
None.
SCHEDULE 2: FREEDOMS & FLEXIBILITIES
The Government intends to make the changes specified below in various statutory and administrative requirements, as they relate to Hampshire County Council [and to pursue the further discussions described below].
The legal and practical feasibility of some of the changes had not been established at the time that this agreement was concluded. If the precise changes specified prove infeasible, the Government will use its best endeavours to achieve substantially the same effects by other means.
In support of Target 3
Change 1
A mixed economy in terms of different sorts of available support is important but there are several particularly important issues which need Government support.
Providing funding to Business Links to assist the education sector in this role (focussing on older students and colleges)
Providing secure funding for the Young Enterprise Programme (focussing on younger students)
Ensuring that access to finance is facilitated for "hard to reach" groups including women and BME entrepreneurs
Ensuring that the "benefits trap" relating to start up businesses is eased and that information is much more transparent for those wishing to start a business but deeply concerned about loss of income
Requiring Inland Revenue to release data at a local level on the number and type of businesses starting up as a means of encouraging partner agencies whose remit is to support business formation to work more closely and see the impact of their work.
To strengthen business mentoring service, which seems particularly effective for women and young people starting businesses.
In support of Target 10
Change 2
Achievement of significant increases in the overall levels of physical activity (as defined by this indicator) is identified as a priority in Game Plan (the joint DCMS and Cabinet Office report). This is reflected in Sport England's agreed PSA as an increase of 1% per year. The achievement of this national 4% increase of the number of adults doing 30 minutes moderate intensity activity 5 times a week by 31 March 2009 is required in order for HCC to meet their overall target of 4.5%.
In support of Target 12
Change 3
The existing Healthcare Commission target is 75% of all Category A calls to receive an appropriate response within 8 minutes. This is a national key target across combined geographical areas (including urban areas) that Hampshire Ambulance Service is commissioned. This LPSA target requires flexibility for part of the area, i.e. Hampshire excluding Southampton & Portsmouth to be measured outside the national target figure.
In support of Target 17
Change 4
We would welcome the opportunity to work with ODPM to explore:
Possible requirements to be placed on businesses to be efficient in waste and resource use e.g. development or implementation of recycling targets
A more proactive and pragmatic regulation system allowing for market development processes related to waste and resources
SCHEDULE 3: PUMP PRIMING GRANT
IN SUPPORT OF INVEST TO SAVE OR INVEST TO IMPROVE PROJECTS
To assist in achieving the targets set out in this Agreement, the Government will make a pump priming grant of £2,001,030 to Hampshire County Council as a contribution towards expenditure of an "invest to save" or "invest to improve" nature. This grant will be paid no later than the financial year following that in which this agreement was concluded.
The grant is intended to assist the authority in achieving the targets set out in the agreement. Conditions protecting the proper use of public funds will apply.
SCHEDULE 4: PERFORMANCE REWARD GRANT
The provisions of this Schedule are subject to any additional provisions on the performance reward grant elsewhere in the Agreement.
The total potential grant
The total potential grant is equivalent to 2.5% of the authority's net budget requirement for 2005/06. It is divided equally among the targets. Where a target has sub-targets, the amount for the target is sub-divided equally among the sub-targets unless otherwise specified. The relevant net budget requirement was £1,107,865,000.
The reward for achievement on a target
The proportion of the potential grant attributed to a target or sub-target that is payable is the same as the proportion of the `enhancement in performance with the Local PSA' specified in Schedule 1 that the authority achieves, subject to a maximum proportion of 100% and a minimum of 60%. If the authority achieves less than 60% of that enhancement in performance, nothing is included in the grant in relation to that target or sub-target.
Payment of the grant
The grant will be paid in two equal instalments in the financial year following that in which the end date of the Local PSA falls, and the next financial year.
Half of each instalment of the grant will be paid as a capital grant, and half as a revenue grant.
[Separate Annex to be attached if Explorer Partnerships are agreed]