Evaluating the implementation and the results of the action plan
In order to evaluate the effectiveness and delivery of the noise action plan we have:
• established the performance indicators
• set specific goals and targets where appropriate
• committed to providing an annual action plan progress report and
• committed to introducing an independent audit process to verify statements made in the annual progress report.
Performance indicators
We will monitor the set of performance indicators to track progress against each area of focus. This will help to ensure that the work we are undertaking is resulting in the maximum benefit in terms of managing noise impacts. The full range of indicators is set against each of the actions detailed in the noise action plan in Section
Goals and targets
For each of the actions we have either set a goal ) or a target In some instances the action is drafted in such a way as to be a target in itself.
Tracking progress
We will produce a summary noise action plan progress report on an annual basis which will detail activity against all of the actions within the plan. We intend to establish an independent audit process to verify the progress statements made in the report.