Local Government Benchmarking Framework Indicators 2021/22 – Linked to Priorities in the Council Plan 2023 to 2028
Contents
Growing Our Economy
- Claimant Count as a Percentage of Working Age Population. Page 3
- Percentage of Children living in Poverty (after housing costs). Page 4
- Percentage of Procurement Spent on Local Enterprises. Page 5
- CO2 Emissions Area-Wide per Capita. Page 6
- CO2 Emissions within Scope of Local Authority per Capita. Page 7
Strengthening Our Community
- Adults Supported at Home Who Agree that They had a Say in How Their Care, Help or Support was Provided. Page 8
- Adults Supported at Home Who Agree that Their Services had an Impact in Improving or Maintaining Their Quality of Life. Page 9
- Balance of Care for Looked After Children: Percentage of Children Being Looked After in the Community. Page 10
- Percentage of Pupils Gaining 5+ Awards at Level 5. Page 11
- Percentage of P1, P4 and P7 Pupils Combined Achieving Expected Curriculum for Excellence Level in Literacy. Page 12
IMAGE: The cover page displays the Orkney Islands Council crest and the title “Local Government Benchmarking Framework Indicators 2021/22 – Linked to Priorities in the Council Plan 2023 to 2028”. A contents table lists indicators under Growing Our Economy and Strengthening Our Community, with page numbers 3 to 12.
Contents (continued)
Strengthening Our Community (continued)
- Percentage of P1, P4 and P7 Pupils Combined Achieving Expected Curriculum for Excellence Level in Numeracy. Page 13
- School Attendance Rate for Looked After Children. Page 14
- Proportion of Pupils Entering Positive Destinations. Page 15
Developing Our Infrastructure
- Percentage of Council Dwellings meeting Scottish Housing Standards. Page 16
- Percentage of Council Dwellings that are Energy Efficient. Page 17
Transforming Our Council
- Proportion of Operational Buildings that are Suitable for their Current Use. Page 18
- Actual Outturn as a Percentage of Budgeted Expenditure. Page 19
- Sickness Absence Days per Teacher. Page 20
Sickness Absence Days per Employee (Non-Teacher) Page 21
Ranked in the top eight Scottish Councils.
- Ranked between nine and 16.
- Ranked in the bottom 16.
IMAGE: The continued contents page lists the remaining indicators and their page numbers. A legend explains that a tick indicates a ranking in the top eight Scottish Councils, a triangle indicates a ranking between nine and 16, and a circle indicates a ranking in the bottom 16.
Working Together for Orkney
Priority: Growing Our Economy
ECON 12a – Claimant Count as a Percentage of Working Age Population
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 1 |
| 2021/22 | 1 |
In 2021/22, the number of people in Orkney claiming either jobseeker’s allowance or universal credit, as a percentage of the working age population, was 1.8%, which is less than the 2020/21 figure of 2.9%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 3.7%.
IMAGE: The line chart “CLAIMANT COUNT AS A PERCENTAGE OF WORKING AGE POPULATION” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands is 1.8% in 2021/22, compared with an FG median of approximately 2.9% and a Scottish figure of approximately 3.7%.
CHN24 – Percentage of Children living in Poverty (after housing costs)
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 18.16% | - | 9% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 7 |
| 2021/22 | - |
The 2021/22 figure for this indicator is not yet available. However, in 2020/21 it was 18.16%, which placed OIC 7th out of 32 Scottish councils, and was an improvement on the previous year.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY (AFTER HOUSING COSTS)” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2014/15 to 2020/21. In 2020/21, Orkney Islands was approximately 18.2%, the FG median was approximately 17.5%, and Scotland was approximately 20.8%.
ECON4 – Percentage of Procurement Spent on Local Enterprises
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 37.85% | 40.46% | 45% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 4 |
| 2021/22 | 4 |
In 2021/22, 40.46% of Council procurement was spent on local enterprises, which is more than the 2020/21 figure of 37.85%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 29.88%.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF PROCUREMENT SPENT ON LOCAL ENTERPRISES” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands was 40.46% in 2021/22, compared with an FG median of approximately 29.5% and Scotland at approximately 29.9%.
CLIM1 – CO2 Emissions Area-Wide per Capita
| Baseline 2019/20 | Performance 2020/21 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnes | 11.3 | 10.73 | 9 |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 29 |
| 2020/21 | 29 |
The 2021/22 figure for this indicator is not yet available. However, in 2020/21 the CO2 emissions area-wide per capita was 10.74 tonnes, which is less than the 2019/20 figure of 11.3 tonnes, but more than the 2020/21 Scottish average of 4.62 tonnes.
IMAGE: The line chart “CO2 EMISSIONS AREA WIDE PER CAPITA” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2020/21. Orkney Islands declined from approximately 14.5 tonnes per capita in 2010/11 to 10.74 tonnes in 2020/21, while Scotland was approximately 4.62 tonnes in 2020/21.
CLIM2 – CO2 Emissions within Scope of Local Authority per Capita
| Baseline 2019/20 | Performance 2020/21 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnes | 5.33 | 4.94 | 4 |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 20 |
| 2020/21 | 21 |
The 2021/22 figure for this indicator is not yet available. However, in 2020/21 the CO2 emissions within the scope of the Local Authority per capita was 4.94 tonnes, which is less than the 2019/20 figure of 5.33 tonnes, but more than the 2020/21 Scottish average of 4.09 tonnes.
IMAGE: The line chart “CO2 EMISSIONS AREA WIDE: EMISSIONS WITHIN SCOPE OF LOCAL AUTHORITY PER CAPITA” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2020/21. Orkney Islands declined from approximately 8.1 tonnes per capita in 2010/11 to 4.94 tonnes in 2020/21; the Scottish figure was approximately 4.09 tonnes.
Priority: Strengthening Our Community
SW4d – Adults Supported at Home Who Agree that They had a Say in How Their Care, Help or Support was Provided
| Baseline 2019/20 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 85.56% | 61.86% | 93% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 2 |
| 2021/22 | 30 |
In 2021/22, 61.86% of adults supported at home agreed that they had a say in how their care, help or support was provided, which is less that the 2019/20 figure of 85.56%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 70.59%.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS SUPPORTED AT HOME WHO AGREE THEY HAD A SAY IN HOW THEIR HELP, CARE OR SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2013/14 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands fell from 85.56% in 2019/20 to 61.86% in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish average of 70.59%.
SW4b – Adults Supported at Home Who Agree that Their Services had an Impact in Improving or Maintaining Their Quality of Life
| Baseline 2019/20 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 87.33% | 80.66% | 93% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 2 |
| 2021/22 | 9 |
In 2021/22, 80.66% of adults supported at home agreed that their services had an impact on improving or maintaining their quality of life, which is less that the 2019/20 figure of 87.33%, but more than the 2021/22 Scottish average of 78.12%.
IMAGE: The line chart “ADULTS SUPPORTED AT HOME WHO AGREE THEIR CARE HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2013/14 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands was 80.66% in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish average of 78.12%.
CHN9 – Balance of Care for Looked After Children: Percentage of Children Being Looked After in the Community
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 76.32% | 70.6% | 85% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 32 |
| 2021/22 | 32 |
We have had an increased number of children and young people requiring specialist placement, over the last few years, for which we have not had the requisite service provision in Orkney. This has necessitated placement outwith Orkney. However, the scope of service provision continues to improve locally, meaning we can return more young people to community settings in Orkney.
It should also be noted that our LAC numbers are very small, meaning any change may appear more dramatic, at least in terms of percentage changes and subsequent mapping on a graph.
IMAGE: The line chart “BALANCE OF CARE FOR LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN: % OF CHILDREN BEING LOOKED AFTER IN THE COMMUNITY” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2020/21. Orkney Islands was 70.6% in 2020/21, compared with the FG median and Scottish figures, both approximately 88% to 90%.
CHN4 – Percentage of Pupils Gaining 5+ Awards at Level 5
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 73% | 71% | 80% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 5 |
| 2021/22 | 12 |
In 2021/22, 71% of pupils gained 5+ awards at level 5, which is less than the 2020/21 figure of 73%, but more than the 2021/22 Scottish average of 69%. Note that SQA examinations were not held in 2019/20 and 2020/21. There are 208 learners in this cohort, which comprises all pupils who would be in S6 in the relevant year, including those who left school before S6.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS GAINING 5+ AWARDS AT LEVEL 5” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2011/12 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands was 71% in 2021/22, compared with an FG median of approximately 72% and a Scottish figure of approximately 69%.
CHN13a – Percentage of P1, P4 and P7 Pupils Combined Achieving Expected Curriculum for Excellence Level in Literacy
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 68% | 72% | 85% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 11 |
| 2021/22 | 12 |
In 2021/22, 72% of P1, P4, and P7 pupils combined achieved the expected Curriculum for Excellence level in literacy, which is more than the 2020/21 figure of 68%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 71%. The combined literacy figure combines 2 elements; the numbers of children in P1/4/7 but also the numbers of children in these classes attaining the minimum expected level across the 3 organisers of reading, writing and listening and talking. As yet, we do not have a readily available way of accessing this data.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF P1, P4 AND P7 PUPILS COMBINED ACHIEVING EXPECTED CFE LEVEL IN LITERACY” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland for 2018/19, 2020/21 and 2021/22. Orkney Islands increased from approximately 61% in 2018/19 to 72% in 2021/22; the Scottish figure was approximately 71% in 2021/22.
CHN13b – Percentage of P1, P4 and P7 Pupils Combined Achieving Expected Curriculum for Excellence Level in Numeracy
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 75% | 79% | 90% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 14 |
| 2021/22 | 14 |
In 2021/22, 79% of P1, P4, and P7 pupils combined achieved the expected Curriculum for Excellence level in numeracy, which is more than the 2020/21 figure of 75%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 78%.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF P1, P4 AND P7 PUPILS COMBINED ACHIEVING EXPECTED CFE LEVEL IN NUMERACY” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland for 2018/19, 2020/21 and 2021/22. Orkney Islands increased from approximately 72% in 2018/19 to 79% in 2021/22; the Scottish figure was approximately 78% in 2021/22.
CHN19b – School Attendance Rate for Looked After Children
| Baseline 2018/19 | Performance 2020/21 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 83.64% | 87.95 | 90% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 30 |
| 2020/21 | 18 |
In 2020/21, the school attendance rate for looked after children was 87.95%, which is better than the 2018/19 figure of 83.64%, and about the same as the 2020/21 Scottish average of 87.89%
IMAGE: The line chart “SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATE (LAC)” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2020/21. Orkney Islands was 87.95% in 2020/21, compared with a Scottish average of 87.89%.
CHN11 – Proportion of Pupils Entering Positive Destinations
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 96.53% | 94.8% | 98% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 6 |
| 2021/22 | 23 |
In 2021/22, 94.8% of pupils entered positive destinations, which is lower than the 2020/21 figure of 96.53%, and the Scottish average of 95.7%. There are 213 learners in this cohort, which is pupils in S6 in 2021/22 as a percentage of their S4 cohort. Two additional pupils moving to a positive destination would put Orkney above the Scottish average.
IMAGE: The line chart “PROPORTION OF PUPILS ENTERING POSITIVE DESTINATIONS” compares Orkney, FG median and Scotland from 2011/12 to 2020/21. Orkney was 94.8% in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish average of 95.7%.
Priority: Developing Our Infrastructure
HSN3 – Percentage of Council Dwellings meeting Scottish Housing Quality Standards
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 93.8% | 81.99% | tbc |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 9 |
| 2021/22 | 7 |
In 2021/22, 81.99% (806 of 983 properties) of Council dwellings met the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, which is less than the 2020/21 figure of 93.8% (892 of 951 properties), but more than the 2021/22 Scottish average of 69.70%.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF DWELLINGS MEETING SHQS” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands was 81.99% in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish figure of approximately 69.7%.
HSN5 – Percentage of Council Dwellings that are Energy Efficient
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 88.12% | 96.13% | 90% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 11 |
| 2021/22 | 6 |
In 2021/22, 96.13% of Council dwellings were energy efficient, which is better than the 2020/21 figure of 88.12% (838 of 951 properties), and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 87.26%.
IMAGE: The line chart “PERCENTAGE OF COUNCIL DWELLINGS THAT ARE ENERGY EFFICIENT” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2015/16 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands increased from approximately 69% in 2015/16 to 96.13% in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish figure of approximately 87.26%.
Priority: Transforming Our Council
CORP-ASSET1 – Proportion of Operational Buildings that are Suitable for their Current Use
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 87.95% | 89.20% | 90% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 14 |
| 2021/22 | 14 |
In 2021/22, 89.20% of Council buildings were suitable for their current use, which is better than the 2020/21 figure of 87.95%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 85.26%.
IMAGE: The line chart “PROPORTION OF OPERATIONAL BUILDINGS THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR THEIR CURRENT USE” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands was 89.20% in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish figure of approximately 85.26%.
FINSUS5 – Actual Outturn as a Percentage of Budgeted Expenditure
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 102.09% | 96.06% | 100% |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 1 |
| 2021/22 | 20 |
In 2021/22, actual outturn as a percentage of budgeted expenditure was 96.06%, which is less than the 2020/21 figure of 102.09%, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 98.25%.
The Council made a conscious decision to have a General Fund underspend rather than repay capital debt/loan charges early, based on the economic conditions at that time (war in Ukraine, financial performance in markets, inflation) that retaining non earmarked balances would be prudent for 22/23 spending pressures and 23/24 budget setting.
IMAGE: The line chart “ACTUAL OUTTURN AS A PERCENTAGE OF BUDGETED EXPENDITURE” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2013/14 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands was 96.06% in 2021/22, compared with an FG median of approximately 98.3% and a Scottish figure of approximately 98.25%.
CORP6a – Sickness Absence Days per Teacher
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | 5.97 | 8.2 | 6 |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 31 |
| 2021/22 | 31 |
In 2021/22, the number of sickness absence days per teacher was 8.2, which is more than the 2020/21 figure of 5.97, and the 2021/22 Scottish average of 5.84 days.
IMAGE: The line chart “SICKNESS ABSENCE DAYS PER TEACHER” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands recorded 8.2 sickness absence days per teacher in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish average of 5.84 days.
CORP6b – Sickness Absence Days per Employee (Non Teacher)
| Baseline 2020/21 | Performance 2021/22 | Target 2027/28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | 9.24 | 12.62 | 9 |
Rank out of 32 Scottish Councils
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020/21 | 14 |
| 2021/22 | 18 |
In 2021/22, the number of sickness absence days per employee was 12.62, which is higher than the 2020/21 figure of 9.24, and slightly higher than the 2021/22 Scottish average of 12.43 days.
IMAGE: The line chart “SICKNESS ABSENCE DAYS PER EMPLOYEE (NON-TEACHER)” compares Orkney Islands, FG median and Scotland from 2010/11 to 2021/22. Orkney Islands recorded 12.62 sickness absence days per employee in 2021/22, compared with a Scottish average of 12.43 days.