Spending and performance

Performance - how do we measure up?

We use performance management to ensure that we are delivering value for money and efficient, effective services for our residents that have been set out in Liverpool 2040.

In addition to Liverpool 2040, we monitor key metrics that have been set as priorities in the:

  • Council Plan - outlines a vision for a trusted, aspirational and learning council, enabling a thriving and sustainable city for everyone.

Performance Framework

Using the Performance Framework, we can measure our current activity in a more objective way to ensure we can reach the goals that have been set for us as an organisation.

  • Performance Framework 2024

    Download this document: Performance Framework 2024 (PDF: 769 KB)

    This framework sets out how the council will achieve alignment of council planning and performance management processes throughout each layer of the organisation, so that the organisations vision and goals are shared and are transparent to both our workforce, members, and our citizens.

    First published: 7/11/2022

    Last updated: 26/06/2024

Current performance reports

The Local Government Association (LGA) Research has created a headline report with a dashboard view of comparable value for money and performance data for Liverpool City Council. View the headline report on the LGA website.

You can download a quarterly performance indicator report on our councillors and committees website. 

Liverpool 2040 outcome measures

We have developed a monitoring framework to measure progress against the vision and 8 goals of the Liverpool 2040 plan, and Liverpool's relative performance against comparator areas over the next 15 years. By monitoring Liverpool's progress, we can measure whether we are on track to deliver our vision and goals.

  • Liverpool 2040 Monitoring Framework

    Download this document: Liverpool 2040 Monitoring Framework (PDF: 1.1 MB)

    A monitoring framework has been developed to measure progress against the vision and goals and Liverpool’s relative performance against comparator areas over the next 15 years.

    First published: 21/06/2022

Future plans for performance

We will be setting up regular reporting systems which will include monthly, quarterly and annual reports. These will be produced alongside an interactive dashboard that is currently under development.

For more information, please email performancemanagement@liverpool.gov.uk.