Agenda Document Pack - Climate Change and Sustainability Committee - 23/10/2024
Perth and Kinross Council · 23 October 2024
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Securing the future… • Improving services • Enhancing quality of life • Making the best use of public resources Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 16/10/2024 A hybrid meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 09:30. If you have any queries please contact Committee Services on (01738) 475000 or email Committee@pkc.gov.uk. THOMAS GLEN Chief Executive Those attending the meeting are requested to ensure that all notifications are silent on their device and other devices are in silent mode. Please note that the meeting will be broadcast online and recorded. The recording will be publicly available on the Council’s website following the meeting. Members: Councillor Richard Watters (Convener) Councillor Liz Barrett (Vice-Convener) Councillor Hugh Anderson Councillor Dave Cuthbert Councillor Angus Forbes Councillor David Illingworth Councillor Noah Khogali Councillor Grant Laing Depute Provost Andrew Parrott Councillor Grant Stewart Councillor Jack Welch Page 1 of 302
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Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Wednesday, 23 October 2024 AGENDA MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO DECLARE ANY FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH THEY MAY HAVE IN ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCILLORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT. 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES/SUBSTITUTES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3 MINUTE OF MEETING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE OF 21 AUGUST 2024 (copy herewith) 5 - 6 4 ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE DELIVERY PLAN 2024-29 FOR PERTH AND KINROSS LOCAL HEAT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGY AND LOCAL AREA ENERGY PLAN 2024-25 Report by Strategic Lead - Environment and Infrastructure (copy herewith 24/286) 7 - 48 5 FLOOD STUDIES - BLAIRGOWRIE AND RATTRAY SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ALYTH NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT STUDY Report by Strategic Lead - Environment and Infrastructure (copy herewith 24/287) 49 - 82 6 PUBLIC BODIES CLIMATE CHANGE DUTIES COMPLIANCE REPORTING 2024 - CARBON EMISSIONS Report by Strategic Lead - Environment and Infrastructure (copy herewith 24/288) 83 - 126 7 MOBILITY STRATEGY Report by Strategic Lead - Economy, Development and Planning (copy herewith 24/289) 127 - 302 Page 3 of 302
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Minute of hybrid meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee held in the Council Chambers on 21 August 2024 at 9.30am. Present: Councillors R Watters, L Barrett, H Anderson, D Cuthbert, A Forbes, D Illingworth, N Khogali, G Laing, A Parrott, G Stewart and J Welch. In Attendance: F Crofts, Strategic Lead – Environment and Infrastructure; E Ritchie, Strategic Lead – Housing and Communities; D Grant (up to and including Item 5), H Hope, L Ann-Cassidy, D Davidson, S Skene, P Leonard, P Garden, R Haynes, S D’All, S Hendry, A Taylor, A Brown, M Pasternak (all Strategy, People and Resources); E Gilruth and B Reid (from Item 6 onwards) (both Economy, Place and Learning. Councillor R Watters, Convener, Presiding. The Convener led on Items 1-4 and 6, and Vice-Convener L Barrett on Item 5. 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Councillor Watters welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no Declarations of Interest made in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. MINUTE OF MEETING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE OF 1 MAY 2024 The minute of meeting of Climate Change and Sustainability Committee of 1 May 2024 was submitted and approved as correct record. 4. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STATEMENT Resolved: The status of action in the Outstanding Business Statement (24/215) be noted and completed actions removed accordingly 5. NATURE RESTORATION FUND 2024-25 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Environment and Infrastructure (24/216) (1) providing an update on the allocation of the Nature Restoration Fund received by Perth and Kinross Council for 2023/24; (2) outlining the proposed approach for utilising the funds for 2024/25; and (3) seeking approval for delegating authority to the Strategic Lead for Environment and Infrastructure to approve projects recommended by the Nature Restoration Fund Working Group. 3 Page 5 of 302
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Resolved: (i) The Nature Restoration Fund 2023-24 as detailed in Report 24/216, be noted. (ii) The Strategic Lead for Environment and Infrastructure be authorised to approve projects recommended by the Nature Restoration Fund Working Group based on set scoring criteria for best value nature restoration across Perth and Kinross. 6. YEAR-ROUND WEATHER EVENT RESPONSE There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Environment and Infrastructure (24/217) (1) showing how, in recognition of changing weather patterns, Perth and Kinross Council are reshaping the approach to severe weather planning, with a move from the existing focus on preparations for the impact of winter weather / snow to an approach that recognises that severe weather events can take place at any point in the year; (2) acknowledging the previously published weather events improvement plan and incorporating the specific actions within that improvement plan to reflect and review current practices based on learning from the October 2023 weather events; and (3) detailing the roles and responsibilities of various teams within Perth and Kinross Council, and the key partner agencies and organisations involved in the preparation for, assistance during, and recovery from a weather event. Resolved: (i) The range of responsibilities and approach taken by teams across the Council to respond to severe weather events all year round, be noted. (ii) The proposed improvements to the approach noted against each service area as detailed in Section 5 of Report 24/217, be approved. ~~~~~~~~ Page 6 of 302
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Climate Change & Sustainability Committee 23 October 2024 ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE DELIVERY PLAN (2024-2029) FOR PERTH AND KINROSS LOCAL HEAT & ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGY AND LOCAL AREA ENERGY PLAN (2024-2045) Report by Strategic Lead – Environment & Infrastructure (Report No. 24/286) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 To note progress in implementing the Delivery Plan (2024-2029) for the Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) (2024-2045) approved at Climate Change & Sustainability Committee on 27 November 2023 and to approve priorities for the next 12-18 months. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: (i) Notes the progress made during the first year (November 2023-October 2024) towards the outcomes set out with the Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) (2024- 2045) (Appendix 1). (ii) Approves the priorities for the next 12-18 months. 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background • Section 5: Context • Section 6: Annual Progress update and priorities for the next 12-18 months • Section 7: Monitoring and review • Section 8: Conclusion • Appendices 4 Page 7 of 302
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4. BACKGROUND 4.1 In accordance with the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (Scotland) Order 2022 and in fulfilment of its statutory obligations, Perth and Kinross Council approved the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) for the period 2024-2045, along with the corresponding Delivery Plan for 2024- 2029, on 27 November 2023 (Report Ref 23/330). 4.2 The LHEES and Delivery Plan were subsequently submitted to the Scottish Government in December 2023, and the approved documents were made publicly available. 4.3 A LHEES provides a long-term strategic framework aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings within the local authority's jurisdiction and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with heating these buildings. The Delivery Plan outlines how the local authority intends to implement its strategy. 4.4 Recognizing the importance of a whole energy system approach as a fundamental element in delivering the LHEES, a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) for 2024-2045 was developed concurrently, with the LHEES at its core. The LAEP offers insights into the scope, scale, pace, and timing of the changes necessary for transitioning to a net-zero energy system. It adopts a whole energy systems approach, addressing the complex interdependencies among various energy vectors from generation to consumption. The LAEP was published in January 2024 marking significant progress to support overall delivery. 4.5 The following figure illustrates the components of both the LHEES and the LAEP, as well as their interactions: Page 8 of 302
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5. CONTEXT 5.1 Both LHEES and LAEP are firmly aligned to the priorities and vision of the Corporate Plan 2022/23 – 2027/28 (approved by Council in December 2022) for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. They reflect the views of our communities, elected members, stakeholders, and partner organisations. These views have helped influence the development of the LHEES/LAEP priorities and outcomes which are most important for Perth and Kinross. They are also fully aligned with local strategies, policies and plans including the: • Perth and Kinross Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan • Perth and Kinross Local Outcomes Improvement Plan 2022-2032 • Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2019 • Perth and Kinross Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027 • Perth and Kinross Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-2026 • Tay Cities Regional Economic Strategy and Perth and Kinross Economic Action Plan (in development) 6. ANNUAL PROGRESS UPDATE AND PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT 12-18 MONTHS 6.1 The annual progress update is attached in Appendix 1 and key points are provided below. 6.2 The Perth and Kinross LAEP envisions the area as a model for affordable and equitable access to sustainable energy for all residents, businesses, and organisations through an integrated, net-zero local energy system by 2045. 6.3 The Perth and Kinross LHEES envisions that by 2045, our homes and buildings will be more energy efficient and with more decarbonised heat sources providing more affordable warmth and no longer contributing to climate change. 6.4 The LHEES and LAEP have the following five Strategic Priorities - Improving buildings’ energy efficiency aiming for affordable warmth and regulatory compliance (LHEES specific) - Decarbonising heat within a transitioning energy system focusing on heat networks and heat pumps (LHEES specific) - Reduce transport - Decarbonise Transport - Deploy local renewable generation Page 9 of 302
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6.5 The following figure illustrates the various priority intervention areas and ambitions for 2045: 6.6 Given the interconnected nature of the LHEES and LAEP, the approved LHEES Delivery Plan has been expanded to encompass both strategies, resulting in a shared LHEES/LAEP Delivery Plan. Net zero delivery is evolving rapidly, as are low carbon technologies, policy and funding landscapes. The shared LHEES/LAEP Delivery Plan is accordingly, more agile and iterative, to support the rapid decarbonisation that is required. The Delivery Plan is considered a ‘live’ document and supported by digital platforms use of ‘live’ data and requiring ongoing stakeholder engagement to ensure aligned investment and delivery with partners. 6.7 Key areas of progress in delivering the outcomes include the following: Improving buildings’ energy efficiency aiming for affordable warmth and regulatory compliance (LHEES specific) 6.8 Our aim is reducing energy demand of Perth and Kinross’s buildings through improved energy efficiency. Improving building fabric will also be crucial for facilitating the introduction of highly efficient low temperature heating systems such as heat pumps. This has the potential to reduce energy costs for residents, supporting vulnerable households facing rising prices. It also moves towards Scotland's 2040 goal of eliminating fuel poverty. The challenge is significant, with over half of Perth and Kinross’s domestic properties requiring some level of retrofit by 2033 to meet the targets set out in Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Strategy. Page 10 of 302
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6.9 Over the past year, we have produced a strategic decarbonisation programme across the Council’s building stock. In meeting regulatory standards, we have prioritised social housing with poor energy efficiency but relatively low intervention costs for "quick wins” and social housing likely to experience a greater reduction in fuel poor households due to the implementation of low- cost retrofit measures. We have developed a business case for a One Stop Shop (OSS) for retrofit through a Innovate UK funded project. 6.10 The priorities of the next 12-18 months will be to: - Further develop the Innovate UK Revitalising Homes Project including the One Stop Shop (OSS) to provide bespoke retrofit advice to homeowners and access to funding. Potential outcomes to include (1) a local Green Skills Trusted Traders’ Network and supplier/installer framework prioritising local businesses, 2) a viable business model for a OSS for retrofit advice and support. - Through existing funding, such as Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: Area Based Schemes (HEEPS-ABS), continue to deliver energy efficiency measures including External Wall Insulation (EWI), Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI) and combined solar PV and battery storage. - Explore how the approach of categorising buildings by types for building decarbonisation developed as part of the Council’s decarbonisation programme can be rolled out across the rest of the stock to prioritise retrofit and clean heating system transition. - Work with delivery partners including Home Energy Scotland (HES) and Energy Savings Trust (EST) to launch a campaign on education targeting range of topics and groups. - Engage with Scottish Enterprise to use LHEES and LAEP to stimulate supply chain development. Scottish Enterprise to organise and deliver CleanHeat25, the Scotland’s largest annual event on clean, renewable heat to buildings. Decarbonising heat within a transitioning energy system focusing on heat networks and heat pumps (LHEES specific) 6.11 In Perth and Kinross, over 36% of properties are estimated to be off the gas network, many of which are heated by carbon intensive fuels such as oil. These areas should be prioritised for air and ground source heat pumps to maximise carbon savings. Heat networks should be prioritised in the urban/towns areas, with the potential of rollout to be investigated in line with the potential Heat Network zones in Perth, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie and Kinross. Page 11 of 302
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6.12 Over the past year we have: - Launched a campaign to encourage and educate businesses, homeowners, private landlords, and tenants to install heat pumps and other low carbon heating solutions. This was aided by a number of funding opportunities including the green heat innovation support fund. - Delivered a series of workshops with Tay Cities Local Authorities and supported by legal advisors to investigate models for delivery of heat networks and the wider Strategic Energy Programme including power, heat pumps, retrofit and Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure. - Progressed a funding application linked to Heat Pump Installation through Tay Cities Engineering Partnership (TCEP). 6.13 The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be to: - Utilise funding from the Strategic Heat Network Unit of the Scottish Government to build a programme for procuring a partner to deliver heat networks within a wider energy system. Project to focus on identification of the build-out from the identified initial Perth City Centre network to the surrounding area to achieve a city-wide, large- scale, heat network. Consideration and alignment of phased, large scale heat network delivery with the wider strategic energy programme will be a key aspect of this work. - Work to ensure the approach developed through this work can be replicated in other potential heat network zones in rural areas to discharge specific duties in relation to review of areas that are likely to be particularly suitable for heat networks and the designation of Heat Network Zones as required through Section 54(1) of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act. - Complete Building Assessment Reports (BARs) for required Council owned buildings. - Engage with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to explore the impact of low carbon heating solutions such as heat pumps and heat networks on grid capacity through the Local Energy Net Zero Accelerator (LENZA) platform and through the emerging Regional Energy Spatial Plans (RESPS) Page 12 of 302
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Reduce transport 6.14 Demand changes across all travel modes will be necessary to achieve a fully decarbonised transportation system in Scotland by 2045. This includes a 15% reduction in heavy goods vehicle mileage, limiting growth in van demand to 10%, and a 10% increase in bus vehicle miles. Achieving this shift in demand will require a coordinated approach to how goods and people travel across Perth and Kinross, focused on reducing overall travel needs, shortening trip distances, shifting toward alternative sustainable modes like active travel and public transit, and travelling more efficiently. As Perth and Kinross covers a large and predominantly rural area with settlements distributed across the council area, many residents currently travel long distances by private car out of necessity to meet their mobility needs. It is therefore critical that actions and policies emerging from the LAEP not only reduce overall car travel but also ensure improvements in rural accessibility and availability of inclusive, sustainable mobility options across Perth and Kinross. Additionally, there are rapid ongoing changes in how people and goods travel, including new transportation technologies, evolving work and commuting behaviours stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and an increase in online services and online shopping. 6.15 Over the past year, we have: - Produced the Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan which was approved for consultation by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee (May 2024). - Worked with delivery partners Perth Theatre and Concert Hall to produce a report, and recommendations released as part of the Transforming Audience Travel Through Art (TATTA) project, between Perth Theatre and Concert Hall and Creative Carbon Scotland, sharing key insights on sustainable audience travel to city centre venues - Continued to encourage active travel through public campaigns promoting the health and environmental benefits. 6.16 The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be to: - Align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure policy synergies and effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners. - Through the Innovate UK Connecting Regional Travel project investigate the viability of two new services focusing on the rural town of Aberfeldy. Page 13 of 302
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Decarbonise Transport 6.17 Decarbonising transportation across Perth and Kinross will require a full transition to zero emission vehicles by 2045. This needs to be enabled by public sector fleets leading the way to shift to low emission vehicles, incentives and engagement to encourage the uptake of EVs in the private sector, adequate and expanded charging infrastructure, and the development of new technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. 6.18 Over the past year, we have: - Continued to support and work alongside partners such as Stagecoach, Network Rail, Sustrans, and Tactran to help operate and enhance existing transportation systems. - Awarded a 10-year contract worth £50 million to treat residual waste and turn it into energy and appointed Paprec Energies Binn Ltd. We will work in partnership to manage the waste through a thermal treatment, energy recovery and recycling solution exploring the option to produce hydrogen on site and to use of hydrogen to fuel the Council’s Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Fleet. This would reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and associated emissions. Meanwhile, we have piloted the use of alternative fuel for our HGV fleet. - In partnership with Transport Scotland, The Office for Low Emission Vehicles and Energy Savings Trust continue to install publicly accessible chargers. 6.19 The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be to: - Align the actions within the Council’s Draft Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure policy synergies and effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners. - Finalise and deliver an EV Infrastructure Strategy that will include on and off-street charging infrastructure and develop a private/public partnership for delivery and operation. - Support the decarbonisation of Perth and Kinross' transport network by ensuring there are new and expanding recharging / refuelling networks as well as technological change. - Continually assess air quality across Perth and Kinross to assess any necessary mitigation measures, such as Low Emission Zones. Page 14 of 302
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Deploy local renewable generation 6.20 Scaling up of local renewables is an essential component of delivering Perth and Kinross’s net-zero energy system. In addition to the existing ~200MW of local renewable resources, Perth and Kinross will need an additional 300MW of local scale renewables (i.e. not feeding into the wider transmission network). These include home and community scale projects that can also take advantage of energy storage systems. 6.21 Over the past year, we have: - Engaged regularly with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) through providing feedback to shape the continued development of the roadmap for the LENZA platform. The Council has published the underlying evidence base for the LHEES and LAEP on the platform and continue to work to improve data and decarbonisation pathway planning tools to support alignment of investment and strategic planning. - Produced a consultation Topic Paper on Energy, Heat and Cooling as part of the Local Development Plan 3 Evidence Report identifying existing energy Infrastructure future opportunities and renewable energy and decarbonised heat constraints and environmental considerations. - Secured EU funding through Scalable Cities working with SSEN, Bable, Community Energy Scotland, SSEN, and community group CATCH to explore how to involve communities in local energy generation and heat decarbonisation as part of a strategic approach to building a local and decentralised energy system. - Engaged with the local supply chain including Perth UHI to establish a targeted skills programme dedicated to renewable energy generation. 6.22 The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be to: - Through the Scalable cities project, support community energy schemes to identify and develop local community energy projects supported by local and national governments and the private sector expanding on opportunities identified in the LHEES, LAEP and the Climate Action Plan. - Develop a replicable approach for how investment from the public and private sectors in smart local energy systems can generate wealth for local communities and help meet net-zero target. - Reassess suitability for renewable energy sites and opportunities aligned to the Local Development Plan. Page 15 of 302
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Enabling actions 6.23 The delivery of the LHEES/LAEP priorities are supported by the following mechanisms: I. Developing green skills and the capacity of the supply chain: There is a need to assess skills provision and support providers as well as the local supply chain to meet the demand arising from heat transition and energy efficiency works, operations and maintenance. Over the past year, we have: - Through the Regional Skills Investment Plan updated and progressed Tay City Deal (TCD) Digital Skills Strategic Outline Case 2026 – 2030 The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be to: - Work with Skills Board Tay Cities Region Deal and Clean Growth Platform to identify existing skills and partnerships that could support LHEES delivery. - Work with HES and SCARF and through the Innovate UK Revitalising Homes project quantify the market opportunities and risks for local suppliers and develop a local Green Skills Trusted Traders’ Network and supplier/installer framework prioritising local businesses. - Engage with Scottish Enterprise to use the LHEES and LAEP to stimulate supply chain development and explore how they can shape planning of upcoming events to articulate opportunities and raise awareness of potential solutions and innovation across the industry. II. Working in partnership with communities to build community wealth and wellbeing: Over the past year, we have: - Engaged with Kinross CATCH project providing access to LHEES and LAEP evidence via SSEN LENZA platform and tools to support Community Energy Potential Mapping. - Engaged with community groups to refine the LHEES/LAEP delivery programme and align with the actions of our community groups and partners for delivery. Page 16 of 302
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The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be to: - Collaborate with Community Energy Scotland and partners SSEN, Bable and CATCH through the Scalable Cities project to identify and set up the pathway for the development of community energy schemes. III. Mobilising partners and public and private investments for projects: Over the past year, we have: - Published a Strategic Energy Partner Request for Information and analysed responses. - Consulted with the market and stakeholders through a series of workshops to evaluate a possible Strategic Energy Partnership to unlock delivery of, though potentially not limited to, heat networks and to improve delivery capability into large and complex energy projects. The priorities over the next 12-18 months will be: - Through Scottish Government Heat Network Unit funding, work with a legal advisor to produce a Delivery Options Appraisal and progress towards a Strategic Outline Case for delivery of the Perth city-wide heat network as a key anchor project for a wider energy projects investment programme. - Establish the Strategic Energy Partnership and develop a 5-year investment programme. IV. Data and scenarios building tools and platform: Over the past year, we have: - Worked with delivery partners to develop standardised decarbonisation pathway planning tools to quantify deployment rates and investment required to meet regulatory targets. - Worked with SSEN to publish LHEES and LAEP evidence and develop a road map for the LENZA platform used to plan and coordinate retrofit and roll out of low carbon technologies which will facilitate collaboration between network operators, local authorities and other energy transition stakeholders to achieve our strategic priorities and plan investment strategically. - Supported Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) funded by Innovate UK in a the 3D-UP project (Dynamic, Digitised Decarbonisation investment and engineering roadmaps for Upgrading building portfolios) to develop a digital twinning infrastructure and methodology for the development of decarbonisation pathways for building portfolios. Page 17 of 302
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- Developed a toolkit that will allow us to filter projects and develop business cases to triage delivery actions and areas into a pipeline of investable energy projects based on a range of priorities. The priorities for the next 12-18 months will be to:- - Continue to work to evolve the LHEES/LAEP evidence base and tools to support whole systems energy planning with delivery partners and data providers. - Work with SSEN, Ordnance Survey, Energy Savings Trust and additional delivery partners to map user access journeys to digital evidence underlying LHEES and LAEP including data sharing and licensing arrangements. - Continue to support the 3D-UP project. - Prioritise and publish LHEES/LAEP and related energy projects data on corporate systems and develop a process for update and improvement with support from the Corporate Data Team. V. Governance: Over the past year, we have: - - Established the Council’s LHEES/LAEP Coordination Team which will also action as the LHEES/LAEP Programme Board and will provide strategic directions and monitor progress and performance. - Identified an Executive Sponsor and a Senior Responsible Owner. - Established a LHEES/LAEP Steering Group supporting coordination of Delivery Plan actions with wider stakeholders and delivery partners and held a series of workshops to align delivery actions with partner actions to support joint delivery. - Recruited a coordinator who will monitor the Delivery Plan actions and will report to the Board to support coordination and governance administration, engagement and monitor and report on progress and performance of Delivery Plan actions. The priorities for the next 12-18 months will be to: - - Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan (MEP) building on and aligning with supporting strategies such as the Local Housing Strategy, Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan and Climate Action Plan. The MEP will set out actions and progress towards national targets and strategic priorities and where possible align with existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards strategic priorities and outcomes alongside a detailed risk assessment. Page 18 of 302
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- Develop a Communication and Engagement Plan through the Steering Group setting out the Council and Steering Group will conduct regular consultation and engagement with stakeholders. Engagement with residents, communities, businesses and private landlords would be particularly important. It will also ensure there is awareness of the key heat transition and energy efficiency priorities for Perth and Kinross until 2029. 7. MONITORING AND REVIEW 7.1 Actions are being implemented through the Council’s LHEES/LAEP Coordination Team and LHEES/LAEP Steering Group and by operational teams. Both continue to build on the strong partnerships already in place, recognising that achieving LHEES/LAEP priorities will require a collective effort from delivery partners, stakeholders, communities, and residents of Perth and Kinross. 8. CONCLUSION 8.1 The report outlines the progress in implementing the Delivery Plan (2024- 2029) for the Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) (2024-2045) approved at Climate Change & Sustainability Committee on 27 November 2023 and the priorities for the next 12-18 months. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Shelley McCann Stuart McLaren Serge Merone Climate Change – Strategic Planning & Sustainability Officer Climate Change & Energy Officer Business & Investment Manager (01738) 475000 EPLCommitteeReports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Fraser Crofts Strategic Lead – Environment and Infrastructure 8 October 2024 APPENDICES • Appendix 1 – LHEES/LAEP Shared Delivery Plan 2024-2029 Annual Progress Update. Page 19 of 302
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial Yes Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) Yes Assessments Equality Impact Assessment Yes Strategic Environmental Assessment None Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Legal and Governance Yes Risk Yes Consultation Internal Yes External Yes Communication Communications Plan Yes 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 The activities detailed in the report supports the delivery of Perth and Kinross Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement in terms of the following priorities: (i) Giving every child the best start in life; (ii) Developing educated, responsible, and informed citizens; (iii) Promoting a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economy; (iv) Supporting people to lead independent, healthy, and active lives; and (v) Creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations. 1.2 This report relates to all priorities. Corporate Plan 1.3 The activities detailed in the report supports the achievement of the Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities: (i) Giving every child the best start in life; (ii) Developing educated, responsible, and informed citizens; (iii) Promoting a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable economy; (iv) Supporting people to lead independent, healthy, and active lives; and (v) Creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations. Page 21 of 302
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1.4 This report relates to all priorities. 2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 Financial implications arising directly from this report emanate from the local authority domestic and non-domestic decarbonisation programme. Funding from the Scottish Government, other public bodies and private finance will apply in relation to particular actions. Allocated LHEES funding from the Scottish Government (75K/year over 2024/25, 2025/26 and 2026/27) will be used to support and strengthen the LHEES coordination and overall delivery. The post of Climate Change Energy Officer has been created and recruited using this funding. Workforce 2.2 There are no workforce implications arising from the recommendations in the report. However, allocated LHEES funding from the Scottish Government has been used to create the post of Climate Change Energy Officer. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.3 Asset implications of this report relate to the local authority domestic and non- domestic decarbonisation programme and the use of land or other assets in Council’s ownership. 3. Assessments Equality Impact Assessment 3.1 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. 3.2 The information contained within this report has been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment Process (EqIA) and has been assessed as not relevant for the purposes of EqIA. However, it is anticipated that the LHEES outcomes would benefit positively all age groups and people with a disability. Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.3 The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 places a duty on the Council to identify and assess the environmental consequences of its proposals. Page 22 of 302
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3.4 The proposals have been considered under the Act. Having consulted the three consultation authorities, and having considered the criteria set out in the Act, the Council considers that the LHEES Strategy & Delivery Plan is unlikely to have significant environmental effects. The Council has therefore determined that SEA is not required. Sustainability 3.5 Under the provisions of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Council must discharge its duties in a way which contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, the Council also has a duty relating to climate change and, in exercising its functions must act: • in the way best calculated to delivery of the Act’s emissions reduction targets; • in the way best calculated to deliver any statutory adaptation programmes; and • in a way that it considers most sustainable. 3.6 The information contained within this report has been considered against the Council’s Principles for Sustainable Development and the report aims to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements under the Acts. Legal and Governance 3.7 The Strategic Lead - Legal and Governance has been consulted and there are no direct legal implications in this report. However, the development of a Strategic Energy Partnership Framework will lead to agreements with selected partners which will have to comply with procurement rules. Risks 3.8 Risks associated with the delivery of LHEES actions are covered within the LHEES/LAEP Delivery Plan. A Risk register is being developed. Communication 3.9 The decisions from the report will be communicated to stakeholders and the press through the media team. A Communication Plan is being developed. 4. Consultation Internal 4.1 There has been internal consultation with Strategic Leads and Service Managers through Climate Change Board and LHEES/LAEP working groups. Page 23 of 302
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External 4.2 Consultation with a range of stakeholders, including businesses, residents and groups progressed through online and in person external meetings. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 No background papers, as defined by Section 50D of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (other than any containing confidential or exempt information) were relied on to a material extent in preparing the above report. Page 24 of 302
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APPENDIX 1 LHEES/LAEP SHARED DELIVERY PLAN (2024-2029) ANNUAL PROGRESS UPDATE The tables below outline the progress made on each strategic priority since the LHEES and LAEP were published. The LHEES/LAEP Delivery Plan is more agile and iterative, to support the rapid decarbonisation that is required. The Delivery Plan is considered a ‘live’ document and supported by digital platforms use of ‘live’ data and requiring ongoing stakeholder engagement to ensure aligned investment and delivery with partners. (Note: L in the table below denotes an additional LAEP Action Crossover, Target dates appear in brackets in Progress column) Risk Rating RAG Status in relation to approved target dates High Target likely to be missed Medium Target date tight Low On target Strategic Priority 1: Decarbonising heat within a transitioning energy system – 1A: Heat Networks ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 1.1 Evaluate delivery models for deploying heat networks in Perth and Kinross, including establishing a Strategic Energy Partnership, and agree development route. • Engaged with Danish Mentoring Programme, Scottish Futures Trust, Zero Waste Scotland, suppliers and other Councils to explore potential delivery models for Perth City heat networks and wider heat networks. ZWS, SFT, Communities Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Started Published a Strategic Energy Partner Request for Information and analysed responses. Consulted with the market and stakeholders 4 Page 25 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG through a series of workshops to evaluate a possible Strategic Energy Partnership (December 2024) 1.2 Explore feasibility of connecting non-domestic and domestic buildings to heat network by progressing the requirements of The Heat Networks (Heat Network Zones and Building Assessment Reports) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 following the LHEES modelling (ie finalising Review (Section 47) and preparing for Designation (Section 48). • Explore the suitability of non-domestic buildings within a heat network zone to connect to a heat network - linked to Council’s Estate decarbonization programme Power BI dashboard. Building owners and estate managers, SSEN, SFT, ZWS Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Not started – Further policy guidance to be provided by Scottish Government - Q4 2024/Q1 2025 (December 2024 TBC) 1.3 Explore feasibility of connecting residential housing to heat networks • Feasibility of connecting residential areas in proximity or between Potential Zones and potential impact of this with fuel poverty and energy savings. • Investigate suitability of Council owned properties within the Inveralmond and North Muirton Industrial Estates to connect to a heat network. RSLs, HAs Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Started – covered under HNSU project (December 2024) Page 26 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 1.4 Assess financial viability of heat network zones in relation to buildings connected • Review viability of Selected Potential Zones and verify heat demand, supply and zone boundaries. • Assess impact of secondary school review on viability of zones SFT, ZWS, SG Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Started – covered under HNSU project (December 2024) 1.5 Assess financial viability of Perth City Centre Network • Development of an Outline Business Case for heat network in the Perth City Centre HNSU, SFT Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Started – covered under HNSU project (December 2024) 1.6 Complete Building Assessment Reports (BARs) for required Council owned building • Complete BARs for Council owned building prioritising those with a higher suitability for connection and located within potential Heat Network Zones. • Facilitate and support other public sector organisations across Perth and Kinross to discharge this duty. Public sector organisations Required, but source not identified Started - BARS online form developed by the Improvement Service awaiting Scottish Government funding (December 2024) Page 27 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 1.7 Explore and quantify viability of low carbon or renewable heat sources for potential heat networks including though not limited to: • Deep geothermal • Heat from wastewater treatment plants/wastewater network • Ground Source heat pumps • Other sources of waste heat • Work with stakeholders, including Scottish Water Horizons, Waste Heat Steering Group etc., to quantify the renewable or low carbon heat opportunities to support the designation of heat networks zones and inform development of feasibility studies and business cases for Potential Heat Network Zones Scottish Government, Scottish Water Horizons, SEPA Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Started – covered under HNSU project (December 2024) 1.8 Work with business support organisations to engage the non- domestic sector to develop awareness and engagement campaigns, and identification and engagement with non-domestic building owners on suitability for heat networks, within Potential Zones. • Support a local business programme that provides practical support to business owners. • Use information generated as part of dedicated engagement plan for the non-domestic sector to inform this Business Energy Scotland, Perth Chamber of Commerce, FSB, Business Gateway Required, but source not identified Not started – (December 2025 1.9 Engage with Historic Environment Scotland and SSEN to assess considerations impacting viability of heat networks • Engage with Historic Environment Scotland to understand implications that conservation area status might have on heat network development. • Engage with SSEN on the impact of the proposed heat network on electricity infrastructure, and potential capacity for expansion of the proposed heat network. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), SSEN N/A Started - exploring Fife Pilot to improve granularity of HES data (December 2024) Page 28 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 1.10 L1.1 Explore expansion and boundaries of potential heat network zones in the Perth City Centre • Explore long-term potential for interconnection with Perth HMP, Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth College UHI, Perth Grammar School, nearby residential estates and through connecting the heat network to planned redevelopment of the bus and railway station, Perth Leisure Centre and Dewars Centre. • Further analysis of viability and potential socio- economic impacts of connecting Letham to a heat network (Zone 7). HMP, PRI, Perth College UHI, Perth Grammar, Perth Leisure Active. HNSU, SFT Heat Network Support Unit (HNSU) Scottish Government funding Started – covered under HNSU project. Further policy guidance to be published by the Scottish Government – Q4 2024/Q1 2025. (June 2025) 1.11 L1.1 Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Auchterarder, Kinross and Blairgowrie. • Assess the suitability for nearby housing stock for connection to a heat network. • Consider potential for connecting to heat networks at early stages of site development for future housing and employment sites. Housing Association, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum Required, but source not identified Not Started - Further policy guidance to be provided by Scottish Government – Q4 2024/Q1 2025 (June 2025) Page 29 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 1.12 Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Kinross. • Engage with local community in Kinross and CATCH around appetite for connection of domestic properties to heat network. • Conduct a deeper dive of suitability for housing stock in proximity to Loch Leven Leisure Centre for connection to a heat network (Zone 5). CATCH, Housing Association, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum Required, but source not identified Not Started - Further policy guidance to be provided by Scottish Government on Heat Network Zoning – Q4 2024/Q1 2025. (June 2025) 1.13 Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Blairgowrie. • Explore opportunity for a heat network connecting Blairgowrie Campus, including connecting to residential area between the anchor loads, noting that low heat demand and low number of social housing (Zone 4). • Engage with HEAT project and Proctor Production Facilities to understand existing project, appetite for connection to a heat network and potential for waste heat opportunity from the site. HEAT project, Proctor Production Facilities. Housing Association, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum Required, but source not identified Not Started - Further policy guidance to be provided by Scottish Government on Heat Network Zoning – Q4 2024/Q1 2025. (June 2025) 1.14 Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Auchterarder. • Explore feasibility of connecting residential areas in proximity to Auchterarder Community School (Zone 6) Communities, Housing developers Housing Association, RSLs, Required, but source not identified Not Started - Further policy guidance to be provided by Scottish Page 30 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG Strategic Housing Forum , Government on Heat Network Zoning – Q4 2024/Q1 2025. (June 2025) Page 31 of 302
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Strategic Priority 1: Decarbonising heat within a transitioning energy system – 1B: Heat Pumps ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG L2.1 Launch campaign to encourage and educate businesses, homeowners, private landlords, and tenants (where applicable) to install heat pumps and other low carbon heating solutions. • Develop resources to share in residential areas with high heat pump suitability. This could be combined with campaigns around energy efficiency measures and renewables to provide a whole system campaign. SGov, Housing Association, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum Community groups and other institutional landowners and businesses Green Heat Innovation Support Fund, Home Energy Scotland Grant, Council Green Business Grants Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund EES:ABS PKC, Housing Associations IUK Social Retrofit and Rural Transport Started Innovate UK Revitalising Homes Project including the One Stop Shop (OSS) in progress. (December 2024) 1.15 L2.3 Target social housing with immediate potential for heat pump retrofit in line with LHEES delivery plan • Heat pump retrofit plan developed within the Council’s social housing stock, targeting properties first with inefficient, carbon intensive systems (e.g., LPG and Oil). • Direct funding and advice for retrofit through EES:ABS and wider funding sources into Delivery Areas identified within the LHEES. Collaborate with housing associations to encourage Housing Association, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum. Heat Pump Installers Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund EES:ABS PKC, Housing Associations IUK Social Retrofit and Rural Transport Started Innovate UK Revitalising Homes Project including the One Stop Shop (OSS) in progress. Developing a strategic Council decarbonisation programme across the Council’s building stock. Page 32 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG heat pump installations. Continue to deliver measures under EES:ABS (December 2024) 1.16 Work with key delivery partners to target privately owned, off gas grid properties suitable for heat pump retrofit • Collaborating with local energy groups (e.g. HEAT Project) to engage with residents by providing informative materials to promote the benefits of heat pumps and promote existing funding options. • Prioritise working with private landlords that own large portfolios to decarbonise to their housing stock. • Develop awareness campaigns to educate property owners about heat pumps, installation, and funding. Housing Associations, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum, Communities, HEAT projects EES:ABS Continue to deliver measures under EES:ABS for private properties adjacent to targeted social housing (December 2027) 1.17 Work with key delivery partners to target off-gas private homes that require energy efficiency improvements to enable suitability for heat pumps • Collaborating with local energy groups (e.g. HEAT Project) to engage with residents by providing informative materials to promote the benefits of heat pumps and promote existing funding options. • Prioritise working with private landlords that own Housing Associations, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum, Communities, HEAT projects EES:ABS Continue to deliver measures under EES:ABS for private properties adjacent to targeted social housing (December 2027) Page 33 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG large portfolios to decarbonise to their housing stock. • Develop awareness campaigns to educate property owners about heat pumps, installation, and funding. 1.18 Work with key delivery partners to target privately owned non-domestic properties suitable for heat pump and retrofit • Continued engagement with the private sector, to identify barriers associated with building retrofit to provide tailored solutions aimed at addressing the specific challenges. • Work with Business Energy Scotland to engage the non-domestic sector to develop awareness and engagement campaigns, and identification and engagement with non- domestic building owners. • Promote awareness of funding incentives available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Communities, HEAT projects, Businesses NA Not Started (December 2027) 1.19 L2.2 Work with SSEN to align investment planning and grid reinforcement to support heat pumps and heat networks. • Use RESOP and LENZA platform to collate and share data and feed into SSEN investment plan SSEN Ofgem funding Started - LHEES and LAEP data published to LENZA platform. (December 2024) Page 34 of 302
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Strategic Priority 2: Improving buildings’ energy efficiency aiming for affordable warmth and regulatory compliance. 2A - Improving buildings’ energy efficiency to meet regulatory standards ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 2.1 Target social housing and privately owned homes with energy efficiency requirements to meet regulatory standards • Prioritise social housing with poor energy efficiency but relatively low intervention costs for "quick wins.” • Prioritise areas with substantial energy savings and CO2 emissions reductions potential at a lowest cost. • Collaborate with partners and Scottish Government to incentivise improving energy efficiency in privately owned homes. • Direct funding and advice for retrofit through EES:ABS and wider funding sources into Delivery Areas identified within the LHEES. Housing Association, RSLs, Strategic Housing Forum, Scottish Government EES:ABS Private PKC IUK Social Housing Retrofit and Rural Transport Continue to deliver measures under EES:ABS for private properties adjacent to targeted social housing (December 2025) Page 35 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 2.2 Work with delivery partners to target non-domestic buildings that require retrofit to meet regulatory targets • Facilitate collaboration between the public and private sectors and align strategic energy planning potentially through Strategic Energy Partnership. • Promote awareness of funding incentives available for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) • Continued engagement with the private sector, to identify barriers associated with building retrofit to provide tailored solutions aimed at addressing the specific challenges. • Work with Business Energy Scotland to engage the non-domestic sector to develop awareness and engagement campaigns, and identification and engagement with non- domestic building owners. Business Energy Scotland, Public sector non domestic Private Not Started (December 2025) Page 36 of 302
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2B - Improve buildings’ energy efficiency aiming for affordable warmth ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG L1.5 Rollout programme for energy efficiency retrofit of council buildings, housing stock, and other non-domestic buildings (e.g. schools) • Strategic Council Decarbonisation planning undertaken across the Council’s building stock aligning with the LHEES delivery plan. • Smart energy systems could also be considered as part of programme. N/A PKC Started Technical consultants draft report delivered July 2024 (December 2028) L1.6 Report levels of EPC improvement publicly • Publicly report progress in improving privately rented domestic and commercial buildings. Property owners, Housing Associations, RSLs NA Not Started (December 2025) 2.3 Target delivery areas for social housing that does not meet regulations (e.g., below EPC B) identified for energy efficiency retrofit • Prioritise social housing likely to experience a greater reduction in fuel poor households due to the implementation of low-cost retrofit measures. Housing Association RSLs Required, but source not identified Not Started - (December 2025) 2.4 Target delivery areas for privately owned homes that do not meet targets (e.g., below EPC C) and potential suitability for EEPS:ABS funding • Promote retrofitting in targeted areas though awareness campaigns about available funding to support fuel-poor households. • Direct funding and advice for retrofit through EES:ABS and wider funding sources into Delivery Areas identified within the LHEES Communities, HEAT projects EES:ABS Not Started (December 2025) Page 37 of 302
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ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG 2.5 Target privately owned properties below EPC band E • Promote retrofitting in targeted areas though awareness campaigns about available funding to support fuel-poor households. Direct funding and advice for retrofit through EES:ABS and wider funding sources into Delivery Areas identified within the LHEES Communities, HEAT projects, Businesses EES:ABS Not Started (December 2025) Page 38 of 302
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Strategic Priority 3 - Reduce Transport Demand ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDER FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG L3.1 Review and finalise Perth and Kinross’s Mobility Strategy • Finalise the Council’s draft mobility strategy to align with the outcomes presented in this LAEP explore opportunities to enhance stakeholder collaboration, address potential barriers, and ensure effective implementation. Tactran, public transport providers N/A Started Produced the Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan which was approved for consultation by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee (October 2024). L3.2 Investigate the use of multi-modal transport hubs and inner-city car parking restrictions to increase public transport usage • Development of multi- modal transport hubs such as ‘Park & Ride’ systems, which encourage parking outside of congested areas and travelling in via public transport. Urban area car parking restrictions, preventing long-stays, would further encourage multimodal travel, including cycling. Stagecoach, other transport providers Perth Theatre and Concert Hall and Creative Carbon Scotland Cycling Friendly programme, EST e- bike grant and loans, Network Support Grant, Community Bus Fund scheme, Smarter Choices, Smarter Places funding Started Perth Theatre and Concert Hall report recommendations as part of the Transforming Audience Travel Through Art (TATTA) project Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan Page 39 of 302
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Target date to be set with Mobility Delivery Plan L3.3 Investigate improvements in last mile delivery logistics within Perth to reduce emissions. • Collaborate with local delivery partners on how last mile delivery in Perth can increase efficiency to reduce emissions Delivery companies operating in Perth and Kinross N/A Not Started Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners Target date to be set with Mobility Delivery Plan Page 40 of 302
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L3.4 Encourage the uptake of home-working / coworking spaces to reduce transport demand • Continue to support schemes for hybrid/homeworking equipment to encourage working from home when appropriate. • Council-owned spaces can be used as local co- working spaces for free, to reduce transport demands, especially at rush-hour. TACTRAN N/A Not Started Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners Target date to be set with Mobility Delivery Plan L3.5 Encourage active travel through public campaign and facilitation of electric bike hire schemes. • Encourage active travel through the promotion of health/environmental benefits. Introduce electric bike/scooter schemes where they can be loaned or hired for both short-term or long- term, especially in rural areas. • Potential to introduce grants/interest-free loans for low-income households N/A N/A Not Started Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners Target Page 41 of 302
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date to be set with Mobility Delivery Plan L3.6 Establish a Future Transport Advisory Board to monitor data on active travel and private car use against targets. • Develop a Future Transport Advisory Board to monitor the rates of active travel and trends of private car use, in order to ensure progress is being made towards the set target and identify problem areas TACTRAN N/A Not Started Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners Target date to be set with Mobility Delivery Plan Page 42 of 302
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Strategic Priority 4 – Decarbonise Transport ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG L4.1 Explore the potential for all buses to be EVs and encourage uptake via specialised services for specific groups • Collaborate with local transport companies such as Stagecoach to ensure all buses are electrified. • Investigate the curation of specialised, cost-effective services e.g. for students, key workers etc. to provide a reliable service and increase public transport uptake/reduce reliance on cars. Stagecoach (+ other bus companies), schools, NHS) Scottish zero emission bus challenge fund Started Stagecoach has introduced EV fleet in Perth City (December 2027) L4.2 Investigate the use of cargo bikes within Perth to reduce emissions • Collaborate with local delivery partners and explore the possibility of using cargo bikes for moving goods locally. Local Delivery Companies N/A Not Started Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure effective and joined up delivery of actions across the Council and our Delivery Partners Target date to be set with Mobility Delivery Plan Page 43 of 302
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L4.3 Explore increasing the number of rapid EV charging stations • Encourage the uptake of EVs via increasing the number of on-street changing stations. Transport Scotland, The Office for Low Emission Vehicles and Energy Savings Trust The OZEV EV Domestic Chargepoint Grant, EST Domestic Chargepoint Grant, Used Electric Vehicle Loan, Business chargepoint funding Continue to install publicly accessible chargers. (December 2029) L4.4 Explore opportunities for the use of hydrogen in HGVs • Collaborate with Binn Ecopark to investigate opportunities to fuel the Council’s refuse lorries with green hydrogen. • Utilise the findings to determine the feasibility of fuelling more of public sector HGV fleets with green hydrogen. The Binn Group £50 million 10-year Energy from Waste contract with Binn Ltd in June 2023 Started Feasibility stage (December 2029) L4.5 Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) Policy roll-out • Investigate the roll-out of ULEZ policy in urban areas, to reduce congestions of cars within high demand areas and increase public transport uptake. • Utilise the findings of TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy 2024- 2034, which provides a regional target of ULEV achieving 72.2% of the 56% CO2 Public transport providers, TACTRAN N/A Not Started Requirement to align the actions within the Council’s Mobility and Action Plan and LHEES and LAEP Strategies and Shared Action Plan to ensure effective and joined up delivery of actions Page 44 of 302
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Strategic Priority 5 – Deploy Local Renewable Generation ID ACTION SUMMARY STAKEHOLDERS FUNDING PROGRESS & RAG L5.1 Stimulate and support the local supply chain to facilitate installation and maintenance of local renewable energy generation. • Collaborate with local colleges to establish a targeted skills programme dedicated to renewable energy generation. • Council should continue to invest in current staff, retraining them to have the required skillset. Renewable energy installation companies, developers and manufacturers. Efficiency Business Support Service, Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), PPA Started Mapping out provision and demand Regional Skills Investment Plan updated and progressed Tay City Deal (TCD) Digital Skills Strategic Outline Case 2026 – 2030 L5.2 Advocate for a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) scheme for Rooftop PV and other renewables • Emphasise to Scottish Government the significance of centralising installation information and issuing through a reliable authority. • OSS can serve as a valuable resource for information on energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation, encouraging a holistic approach to whole house retrofit solutions N/A IUK Social Housing Retrofit and Rural Transport Started Innovate UK Revitalising Homes Project including the One Stop Shop (OSS) in progress. (March 2025) Page 46 of 302
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L5.3 Reassess potential suitability for renewables. • Identify locations suitable for onshore wind, hydroelectricity, and PV installations differentiating between public and private land ownership to determine the most viable deployment approach. • Investigate opportunities for co-locating generation assets with battery storage. • Action aligned to NPF4 Policy 11 requirements. Renewable energy developers NA Started Produced a consultation Topic Paper on Energy, Heat and Cooling as part of the LDP Evidence Report (Aligned to LDP3 timescales) L5.4 Engage regularly with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). • Share LAEP plan through the LENZA to evidence base for network reinforcement. SSEN Ofgem Started Worked with SSEN to publish LHEES and LAEP evidence and develop a road map for the LENZA platform used to plan and coordinate retrofit and roll out of low carbon technologies (Ongoing) Page 47 of 302
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L5.5 Launch a campaign to encourage and educate businesses, homeowners, private landlords, and tenants (where applicable) to install rooftop PV. • Collaborate with local community groups to organize workshops. • Refer landlords and residents to key available funding schemes. • Leverage insights from the assessment conducted on rooftop suitability for solar PV, derived from the outcomes of Action 5.3. • Promote the resources available on the Council’s Climate Action website. Community Energy Groups Required, but source not identified Not Started (2027) 5.6 Support community energy schemes • Collaborate with Community Energy Scotland to identify potential local community energy projects. Community Energy Scotland and other local community energy groups, SSEN, BABLE, CATCH Scalable Cities EU funding Started Scalable Cities project to explore how to involve communities in local energy generation and heat decarbonisation as part of a strategic approach to building a local and decentralised energy system (March 2025) Page 48 of 302
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Climate Change & Sustainability Committee 23 October 2024 FLOOD STUDIES - ‘BLAIRGOWRIE & RATTRAY SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN’ & ‘ALYTH NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENT STUDY’ Report by Strategic Lead – Environment and Infrastructure (Report No. 24/287) 1. PURPOSE 1.1. This report sets out the outcomes of the Council’s flood studies, 'Blairgowrie & Rattray Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)' and ‘Alyth Natural Flood Management Study (NFM)’. The report recommends that a flood protection scheme is taken forward for both studies as they have been found to be economically viable. The proposed schemes will be submitted to SEPA for national prioritisation and inclusion in the next Tay Flood Risk Management Plan and Local Flood Risk Management Plan, to be published in 2028. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: ▪ Notes the completion of the Blairgowrie & Rattray SWMP and Alyth NFM as required by the Tay Flood Risk Management Plan and Local Flood Risk Management Plan. ▪ Notes that public engagement events have been held to disseminate the findings of the studies. ▪ Approves the recommendations of the studies, including the proposals for a flood protection scheme in Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth. ▪ Notes the requirement to monitor, review and update the Blairgowrie & Rattray SWMP in Cycle 3 (2028-2034). ▪ Notes that details of the recommended flood protection scheme for Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth will be submitted to SEPA for national prioritisation and inclusion in the Cycle 3 (2028-2034) Tay Flood Risk Management Plan, to be published in December 2027, and Tay Local Flood Risk Management Plan, due for publication in 2028. 5 Page 49 of 302
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3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background / Main Issues • Section 5: Proposals • Section 6: Conclusions • Appendices 4. BACKGROUND / MAIN ISSUES. 4.1 Under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, SEPA and lead local authorities published their Cycle 1 Flood Risk Management (FRM) Strategies and Local FRM Plans in December 2015 and June 2016 respectively. These documents set out a range of actions that SEPA and responsible authorities took to manage and, where possible, reduce the risk of flooding over a six- year period. 4.2 The (then) Environment Committee approved the content and publication of the Cycle 1 Tay Local FRM Plan on 1 June 2016 (Report 16/241 refers). The (then) Environment and Infrastructure Committee subsequently approved the content of an Interim Report on the progress made in implementing the Cycle 1 Local FRM Plans on 23 January 2019 (Report 19/16 refers). 4.3 SEPA and lead local authorities published updated Cycle 2 FRM Plans and Local FRM Plans in December 2021 and December 2022 respectively for the six-year period from 2022 to 2028. The Climate Change & Sustainability Committee approved the content and publication of the Cycle 1 Final Report and Cycle 2 Tay Local FRM Plan on 19 December 2022 (Report 22/307 refers). The published documents can be viewed at the following link: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/frmplans 4.4 The published FRM Plans and Local FRM Plans identify various flood studies as a means of further improving the understanding of flood risk in certain locations. The plans identified a Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) for Blairgowrie & Rattray and Natural Flood Management (NFM) Study for Alyth. The purpose of these studies was to investigate what further action would be required to manage flood risk in these locations. Actions could then be identified and assessed against technical, economic and acceptability factors to determine feasibility. Any feasible actions could then be implemented as part of a flood protection scheme. 4.5 The 2009 Act provides local authorities with discretionary powers to promote flood protection schemes. Only those flood schemes which have been included in the published FRM Plans, the Local FRM Plans and the national priority list are taken forward in the subsequent 6-year period. Page 50 of 302
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4.6 Although public authorities are expected to take a proactive role in managing and, where achievable, lowering flood risk, the primary responsibility for avoiding or managing flood risk still remains with land and property owners. The 2009 Act does not alter this. Individuals, businesses and communities must, therefore, play a critical role in making themselves more resilient and helping to reduce the impact of flooding. Blairgowrie & Rattray 4.7 Blairgowrie & Rattray is located in the River Tay catchment within Potentially Vulnerable Area (PVA) 02/08/06. 4.8 The main potential sources of flooding in Blairgowrie & Rattray is pluvial (surface water) flooding. The term surface water flooding is often used to describe the complex interaction of many sources of flooding as a result of rainfall run-off flowing overland, exceedance of small urban watercourses (including culverted watercourses) or artificial drainage systems (e.g. combined sewer), and groundwater. 4.9 In October 2022, consultant engineers, Binnies (a division of RSK Group Limited), were engaged to carry out a SWMP for Blairgowrie & Rattray. 4.10 Binnie’s investigations involved extensive data gathering and analysis, consultations, topographic surveys, a hydrological assessment, hydraulic modelling, an environmental desk study, an options study, an economic appraisal and the production of final reports. 4.11 The SWMP analysed the integrated flooding mechanisms affecting Blairgowrie & Rattray and a series of flood maps were produced. This work provided a detailed understanding of surface water flood risk across the study area and identified 3 areas at high risk of flooding (referred to as ‘flooding hotspots’) in the town centre, Burnhead Road, and from the Rattray Burn. The properties located in the town centre are at risk of flooding from the combined sewer network and surface water runoff from the north-west. The Burnhead Road properties are at risk of flooding from the Cuttle Burn and surface water runoff from the surrounding agricultural land. David Grimmond Place, Back Row, Schoolfield Road, High Street, New Road and Honeyberry Drive are at risk of flooding from the Rattray Burn. 4.12 The SWMP identified that up to 76 properties are potentially at risk during a 1 in 30-year flood event (the flood event with a 3.33% chance of occurring in any one year). In future this is estimated to increase to 91 properties due to the effects of climate change. A total of 94 properties are potentially at risk during a 1 in 200-year flood event (the flood event with a 0.5% chance of occurring in any one year). In future this is estimated to increase to 102 properties due to the effects of climate change. Page 51 of 302
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4.13 In managing flood risk, the Council is required to have regard to the economic, social and environmental impact of its actions. The Scottish Government’s guidance recommends that decision making in flood risk management should be supported by an options appraisal. 4.14 An options appraisal includes a cost-benefit analysis and other techniques to determine whether a flood protection scheme meets its objectives, is sustainable and represents best value for money. In general, the cost of flood damage avoided over time must be greater than the cost of building the flood defences, i.e., they must achieve a benefit/cost ratio of greater than 1.0. 4.15 Binnies initially considered a long list of 85 potential actions to manage the risk of flooding. A high level scoring exercise evaluated the actions to provide an initial short-list of 18 actions. This short-list was refined by a technical, environmental and economic appraisal to produce a preferred short-list of 5 options. Plans showing the five short listed options are included in Appendix 1 and consist of: 4.15.1 Option A: Surface water diversion (speed hump) at Upper Allan Street 4.15.2 Option B: Natural Flood Management (leaky dams) on the Rattray Burn 4.15.3 Option C: Disconnection of the industrial area at Welton Road from the combined sewer network 4.15.4 Option D: Construction of SuDS on Rattray Common 4.15.5 Option E: Construction of a swale behind Burnhead Road 4.16 The final short list of potential options, together with the estimated costs and benefit/cost ratios, is shown in Appendix 2. All options have a benefit/cost ratio greater than one and could be progressed individually. 4.17 To improve efficiencies the report recommends combining all five short-listed options into a single flood protection scheme for Blairgowrie and Rattray. The scheme will provide varying levels of benefit to reduce surface water flood risk in each of the three flooding hotspots and so a standard of protection cannot be designated. However, If the scheme was implemented the total number of properties at risk of flooding up to the 1 in 30-year flood event would be reduced by 66, rising to 71 in the 1 in 200-year flood event. 4.18 The recommended scheme is estimated to have a capital cost of £3.95M and an overall benefit/cost ratio of 2.3. The study has, therefore, concluded that this flood protection scheme is economically viable and should be implemented. Page 52 of 302
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4.19 In order to disseminate the findings of the SWMP, and to outline how flood risk is being managed in the area, a newsletter was posted to local residents and published on the Council’s consultation hub in February 2024. Community drop-in sessions were also held at Blairgowrie Town Hall, Brown Street, Blairgowrie on Wednesday 28 March and Thursday 7 March from 2pm to 8pm. This allowed the community to view and comment on the study findings. Further details are provided in Section 4 of the Annex to this report. 4.20 The SWMP also recommends non-structural actions (e.g. promote property flood resilience measures and formation of a flood action group) that align with on-going actions to manage flood risk under the Tay Local FRM Plan. 4.21 SWMPs should be monitored, reviewed and updated to align with the six-year Flood Risk Management planning cycle. The next update is likely to be required in Cycle 3 (2028-2034). Alyth 4.22 Alyth is located in the River Tay catchment within Potentially Vulnerable Area (PVA) 02/08/04. 4.23 The main potential sources of flooding in Alyth is fluvial (river) flooding from the Alyth Burn and other smaller watercourses including Johnshill Burn (a tributary of the Alyth Burn) and Doctor’s Burn. 4.24 In January 2022, consulting engineers, AECOM, were commissioned to carry out a NFM study for Alyth. 4.25 AECOM investigations involved extensive data gathering and analysis, consultations, topographic surveys, a hydrological assessment, hydraulic modelling, an environmental desk study, an options study, an economic appraisal and the production of final reports. 4.26 The flood study analysed the flooding mechanisms affecting Alyth and a series of flood hazard maps were produced. The study identified properties at risk of flooding from the Alyth Burn in the vicinity of Barrell Wynd, Market Square, Pitnacree Street, Commercial Street, Mill Street, Cairnleith Place and Springbank Road. There is also a risk of flooding from the Johnshill Burn to properties on Johnshill Road, Bamff Road and Market Square. Additionally, there is a risk of flooding from the Doctor’s Burn to properties on St Ninian’s Road, St Ninian’s Court, Cambridge Street and New Alyth Road. 4.27 The study identified that up to 150 properties are potentially at risk during a 1 in 200-year flood event (the flood event with a 0.5% chance of occurring in any one year). In future this is estimated to increase to 265 properties due to the effects of climate change. Page 53 of 302
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4.28 In managing flood risk, the Council is required to have regard to the economic, social and environmental impact of its actions. The Scottish Government’s guidance recommends that decision making in flood risk management should be supported by an options appraisal. 4.29 An options appraisal includes a cost-benefit analysis and other techniques to determine whether a flood protection scheme meets its objectives, is sustainable and represents best value for money. In general, the cost of flood damage avoided over time must be greater than the cost of building the flood defences, i.e., they must achieve a benefit/cost ratio of greater than 1.0. 4.30 AECOM initially considered a long list of 28 potential actions to manage the risk of flooding. This long list was refined by a technical, environmental and economic appraisal to produce a short list of five options for more detailed appraisal. Plans showing the five short listed options are included in Appendix 3 and consist of: (i) Option A: Johnshill Burn culvert upgrades (ii) Option B: Alyth Burn flood walls and Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade (iii) Option C: Alyth Burn weir removal, Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade & flood wall (iv) Option D: Doctor’s Burn channel upgrades (v) Option E: Catchment wide NFM (excluding loch upsizing) 4.31 The final short list of potential options, together with the estimated costs and benefit/cost ratios, is shown in Appendix 4. 4.32 Each of the five short-listed options have varying levels of benefit and standard of protection. 4.33 The study concluded that three of the five options were not economically viable as they all have a cost benefit ratio of less than 1.0. However, Option A (Johnshill Burn culvert upgrades) & Option D (Doctor’s Burn channel upgrades) achieved a cost benefit ratio of greater than 1.0. 4.34 The study recommends an economically viable flood protection scheme for Alyth comprising of Options A and D with a cost benefit ratio of 1.79 and capital cost of £1.447M should be implemented. 4.35 If these actions were implemented, the risk of flooding would be reduced for 50 properties. The standard of protection for Option A is 1 in 200-year and Option D is 1 in 100-year. 4.36 In order to disseminate the findings of the NFM study, and to outline how flood risk is being managed in the area, a letter was posted to local residents and published on the Council’s consultation hub in June 2024. Community drop-in sessions were also held at Alyth Town Hall, Albert Street, Alyth on Tuesday 28 May and Thursday 30 May from 2pm to 7pm. This allowed the community to view and comment on the study findings. Further details are provided in Section 4 of the Annex to this report. Page 54 of 302
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5. PROPOSALS Blairgowrie & Rattray 5.1 The Council’s consulting engineers, Binnies, have recommended a flood protection scheme for Blairgowrie & Rattray. It is proposed that this scheme is taken forward by the Council. 5.2 The proposed flood protection scheme involves a combination of five options as set out in Appendices 1 & 2. Alyth 5.3 The Council’s consulting engineers, AECOM, have recommended a flood protection scheme for Alyth. It is proposed that this scheme is taken forward by the Council. 5.4 The proposed flood protection scheme involves a combination of two options as set out in Appendices 3 & 4. Next Steps 5.5 The conclusion for both studies was after the publication of the Tay FRM Plan and Local FRM Plan for the period covering 2022 - 2028. The Council will submit details of the proposed scheme to SEPA for prioritisation (within the national list of flood schemes) and inclusion within the Cycle 3 Tay FRM Plan and Local FRM Plan covering the period from 2028 - 2034. This process is essential to secure the necessary capital grant funding to design and construct the scheme. The process also cannot be accelerated. 5.6 The Cycle 3 Tay Local FRM Plan should set out the proposed implementation arrangements for the flood schemes in Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth, including timescales and how it will be funded. However, due to the on-going Scottish Government/COSLA Joint Funding Working Group review of capital funding for flood schemes, and the other schemes that the Council is already progressing, the timescales and funding arrangements for the Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth flood schemes remain unclear for the time being. The next phases of work to develop the flood scheme proposals will therefore not commence until the funding review provides further clarity around capital grant funding and provision is made within the Council’s capital programme. 6. CONCLUSION 6.1 This report provides an update on the outcome of the Blairgowrie & Rattray SWMP and Alyth NFM. 6.2 The Council engaged consulting engineers to carry out these studies. The communities of Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth were identified as being among the Council’s highest priority actions within the Tay Flood Risk Management Strategy and Local Flood Risk Management Plan. Page 55 of 302
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6.3 The Council’s consulting engineers have recommended a flood protection scheme for Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth. Both proposed schemes are economically viable, and the preliminary proposals consist of various measures to reduce the risk of flooding from a combination of flood mechanisms. This report, therefore, seeks the Committee’s approval to promote the consulting engineer’s recommended proposals as a flood scheme for Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth, subject to funding. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Russell Stewart David Stephens Andrew Smith Senior Engineer (Flooding) Technician (Flooding) Technician (Flooding) 01738 475000 EPLCommitteeReports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Fraser Crofts Strategic Lead, Environment & Infrastructure 7 October 2024 APPENDICES • Appendix 1 – Blairgowrie & Rattray SWMP – Plans of Short-Listed Potential Options • Appendix 2 – Blairgowrie & Rattray SWMP – Short List of Potential Options Summary Table • Appendix 3 - Alyth NFM – Plans of Short Listed Potential Options • Appendix 4 - Alyth NFM – Short List of Potential Options Summary Table Page 56 of 302
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial Yes Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment Yes Strategic Environmental Assessment Yes Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Legal and Governance Yes Risk Yes Consultation Internal Yes External Yes Communication Communications Plan Yes 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 This report supports the following priorities within the Community Plan 2022- 27. (i) Mental and physical wellbeing (ii) Employability Corporate Plan 1.2 This report supports the objectives within the draft new Corporate Plan:- (i) Children and young people grow up safe, respected, well-educated, and confident in their ability to realise their full potential; (ii) People and businesses are increasingly able to prosper in a local economy which support low carbon ambitions and offers opportunities for all; (iii) People can achieve their best physical and mental health and have access to quality care and support when they need it; (iv) Communities are resilient and physically, digital and socially connected; (v) Perth and Kinross is a safe and vibrant place, mitigating the impact of climate and environmental change for this and future generations. Page 57 of 302
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2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 It should be noted that the proposed flood protection schemes in Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth will not be implemented at this time. The implementation arrangements (if known) will be set out in the Cycle 3 Tay Local FRM Plan, which will cover the six year period from 2028-2034 and is due to be published in June 2028. Subject to available funding, consulting engineers will be re-engaged to carry out further investigations and develop the flood scheme proposals at some time during 2028-2034. As a result, there are no immediate resource implications arising directly from the recommendations in this report. 2.2 However, the flood risk management planning process will have future financial implications. The Cycle 3 Tay Local FRM Plan will contain the implementation arrangements including a timetable for the proposed flood schemes, who will be responsible for implementing it, as well as how it will be funded (if known) and coordinated by SEPA and the responsible authorities over the next six-year cycle from 2028-2034. 2.3 The 2009 Act requires the Scottish Government to have regard to the FRM Plans and Local FRM Plans when allocating funds to SEPA and responsible authorities. The Scottish Government, CoSLA and SEPA agreed the distribution of capital funding to the actions identified nationally in the Cycle 1 FRM Strategies and Local FRM Plans. The following arrangements currently apply: (i) Only works and schemes that are prioritised in the FRM Plans and Local FRM Plans are eligible for capital funding. (ii) Flood protection schemes attract capital grant assistance of up to 80% of their estimated project cost at tender stage from the Scottish Government. Local authorities are required to fund the remainder of the cost of flood schemes. (iii) The Scottish Government allocates capital funding to local authorities engaged in flood risk management across Scotland. 80% of this capital funding will continue to be allocated to flood protection schemes with the remaining 20% to other actions within the FRM Plans, as detailed in the Local FRM Plans. This 20% is distributed to the 32 Scottish local authorities based on the number of properties at risk of flooding and the estimated annual average flood damages. 2.4 At present, the allocated capital grant is adjusted as the flood scheme proposals are developed. The estimated costs of flood schemes across Scotland will therefore continue to be reported to the Scottish Government by local authorities on an annual basis. 2.5 These arrangements are currently under review by the Scottish Government and CoSLA, due to the current projected costs of Cycle 1 flood schemes across the country, and the available funding. Page 58 of 302
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2.6 The Council currently has four flood protection schemes that had been included in the national priority list for Cycle 1 from 2016-2022 and work on them continues. However, as a result of the above review, the 4th priority flood scheme, on the Annaty Burn in Scone, was previously paused although this is due resume later this year. This scheme is likely to take longer or be paused again in future due to these funding limitations. 2.7 No capital funding has been allocated to any new Cycle 2 or 3 flood schemes in Scotland. The Council has not made an allocation for its 20% contribution to the capital costs at this time. The timescales and funding arrangements for the proposed new flood schemes in Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth therefore remain unclear for the time being. 2.8 The conclusion of the national review into capital funding for flood schemes is awaited. In the meantime, CoSLA leaders have confirmed that it is expected that the Local Government General Capital Grant will continue to include resources allocated for flooding projects, and decisions on quantum and distribution will be taken by Scottish Ministers and CoSLA Leaders nearer the time. 2.9 The proposals and cost estimates for the recommended flood schemes in Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth still have to be developed through a long process of further investigations, consultation, outline design, the statutory process, detailed design, tendering and construction. Experience on other similar schemes has invariably shown that the costs estimated at feasibility stage always increase. The scheme costs noted in this report are therefore subject to change and will have to be carefully monitored going forward. 2.10 There are no current revenue funding implications arising from the recommendations in this report. Workforce 2.11 There are no workforce implications arising directly from the recommendations in this report. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.12 The proposals in this report have no asset management implications at this time. Page 59 of 302
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3. Assessments Equality Impact Assessment 3.1 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. The Equality Impact Assessment undertaken in relation to this report can be viewed at https://www.pkc.gov.uk/EqIA. 3.2 The proposals in this report have been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment process (EqIA) with the following outcome: (i) It was determined that the proposals be assessed as relevant with the following actions taken to reduce or remove the following negative impacts: • The construction works for the proposed flood scheme could temporarily have a greater impact on mobility impaired, sight impaired, blind people or disabled people, on children and the elderly and infirm, and on pregnant women or nursing mothers, in relation to adverse psychological, physical and health impacts. Appropriate mitigation measures will be adopted to minimise disruption, noise, dust and vibration and to ensure adequate safe access throughout the construction works. (ii) The proposals be assessed as relevant and the following positive outcomes expected following implementation: • The proposed flood scheme will have the same positive impact for all equality groups as the reduction in flood risk to both communities will provide benefits for all (improved safety, health & wellbeing through the avoidance of flood impacts and damages) in the long term. Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.3 The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 places a duty on the Council to identify and assess the environmental consequences of its proposals. 3.4 The matters presented in this report were considered under the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 and no further action is required as it does not qualify as a PPS as defined by the Act and is therefore exempt. 3.5 It is likely that an Environmental Impact Assessment will be required to support the proposed flood scheme described in this report. This assessment will be progressed once consulting engineers have been engaged. Page 60 of 302
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Sustainability 3.6 Under the provisions of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Council has to discharge its duties in a way which contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 the Council also has a duty relating to climate change and, in exercising its functions must act: • in the way best calculated to delivery of the Act’s emissions reduction targets; • in the way best calculated to deliver any statutory adaptation programmes; and • in a way that it considers most sustainable. 3.7 Following an assessment using the Integrated Appraisal Toolkit, it was previously determined that the proposal is likely to contribute positively to the following corporate sustainable development principles: (i) Climate Change Efficient use of resources now and in the future in the built environment and service provision (e.g. energy efficiency, land, water resources, flood defence, waste minimisation) (Principle 2) Mitigation and adaptation to manage the impact of climate change & reduce the production of greenhouse gases (Principle 3) Justification: The flood schemes proposed in this report will help to manage the increased flood risk to Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth brought about by climate change. (ii) Community Creating a sense of place (e.g. a place with a positive ‘feeling' for people, and local distinctiveness) (Principle 22) Justification: The flood schemes proposed in the report will help to make Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth communities safer and more sustainable for residents, through a reduction in flood risk. This will help the communities to thrive in the longer term despite the temporary construction impacts. Page 61 of 302
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3.8 Following an assessment using the Integrated Appraisal Toolkit, it was previously determined that the proposal is likely to contribute negatively to the following corporate sustainable development principles: (iii) Consumption and Resources Efficient use of resources now and in the future in the built environment and service provision (e.g. energy efficiency, land, water resources, flood defence, waste minimisation) (Principle 2) Mitigation and adaptation to manage the impact of climate change & reduce the production of greenhouse gases (Principle 3) Justification: There will be a short-term increase in the use of materials and resources during construction of the flood scheme, but a future reduction due to reduced flood risk. Mitigation: The Environmental Impact Assessment and eventual Construction Environmental Management Plan will consider energy consumption and waste management practices during construction. Legal and Governance 3.9 The Strategic Lead - Legal and Governance has been consulted on this report. 3.10 The legal basis for the proposals set out in this report is the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009. Risk 3.11 Flooding is a natural phenomenon that can never be entirely prevented. However, the Council is required to manage and, where possible, reduce flood risk. 3.12 The flood schemes proposed in this report will reduce flood risk in Blairgowrie & Rattray and Alyth. The risks associated with the proposals set out in this report will be identified and managed through each scheme. 4. Consultation Internal 4.1 The Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance and The Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support have been consulted in the preparation of this report. Page 62 of 302
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External Blairgowrie & Rattray 4.2 Blairgowrie Community Council, SEPA, NatureScot, Transport Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Scottish Water and all relevant landowners and occupiers were consulted during the development of the proposals. 4.3 In February 2024, a letter was issued to the local elected members and the community council, and 743 letters were sent to residents and businesses within the local community. This letter directed residents to the consultation hub, invited them to the drop-in sessions, and outlined an opportunity to record their views and questions on comment forms. Social media posts were also arranged through the Council’s communications team. 4.4 A summary of the draft outputs from the surface water management plan was placed on the Council’s consultation hub at https://consult.pkc.gov.uk/communities/blairgowrieswmpevent/. The community were invited to view and comment on the surface water management plan findings between the dates of 23 February 2024 and 22 March 2024 as part of a consultation event. This consultation event provided detail on: • The flood risk in Blairgowrie & Rattray • The surface water management plan’s findings • The development of resilience and awareness in the communities 4.5 A community drop-in session was held at Blairgowrie Town Hall, Brown Street from 2pm to 8pm on the 28 February 2024 and the 7 March 2024. This event offered residents a further opportunity to view and comment on the draft outputs from the surface water management plan. Representatives from the Council’s Flooding Team, Binnies (consultant), Scottish Water, SEPA, and the Scottish Flood Forum were available to answer questions and provide further information. A total of 51 attendees signed the register at the drop-in sessions. 4.6 A total of 34 responses were provided as a mixture of e-mails and completed comment forms. 4.7 In general, the comments received from the community were positive. However, a number of concerns were raised, these included the historic issue of construction throughout the town in areas subject to flooding, the capacity for additional flow into the Cuttle Burn, and the safety of SuDS/open water in a public recreation area such as the Rattray Common. Page 63 of 302
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4.8 The Council collated all comments and issued a response to the community in June 2024 answering questions raised during the consultation period. The Council’s consultation hub has also been updated to confirm the outcome of this process. Alyth 4.9 Alyth Community Council, SEPA, NatureScot, Transport Scotland, Scottish Forestry, Scottish Water and all relevant landowners and occupiers were consulted during the development of the proposals. 4.10 In May 2024, a letter was issued to the local elected members and the community council, and 298 letters were sent to residents and businesses within the local community. This letter directed residents to the Council’s consultation hub, invited them to the drop-in sessions, and outlined an opportunity to record their views and questions on comment forms. Social media posts were also arranged through the Council’s communications team. 4.11 A summary of the NFM draft outputs was placed on the Council's consultation hub at https://consult.pkc.gov.uk/communities/alythnfmstudy/. The community were invited to view and comment on the NFM findings between 24 May 2024 and 14 June 2024 as part of a consultation event. This consultation event provided details on the following- • The flood risk in Alyth, • The NFM study findings, • Other actions to raise awareness and improve community resilience. 4.12 A community drop-in session was held at Alyth Town Hall from 2pm to 7pm on the 28 and 30 May 2024. This event offered residents a further opportunity to view and comment on the draft outputs from the NFM study. Representatives from the Council's Flooding Team, AECOM (engineering consultant) and the Scottish Flood Forum were available to answer questions and provide further information. A total of 50 attendees signed the register at the two drop-in sessions. 4.13 A total of 3 responses were provided as a mixture of e-mails, verbal feedback and completed comment forms. 4.14 In general, the community's comments were positive. However, several concerns were raised, including engineering vs. natural solutions, Waste Water Treatment Works infrastructure, new developments, and dredging possibilities. Page 64 of 302
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4.15 The Council collated all comments and issued a response to the community in August 2024, answering questions raised during the consultation period. The Council's consultation hub has also been updated to confirm the outcome of this process. 5. Communication 5.1 The communication arrangements to date were as noted in Section 4 above. 5.2 The Council will continue to communicate with the local communities, statutory consultees, local landowners and other stakeholders as the flood scheme proposals are developed. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 The following background papers, as defined by Section 50D of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (and not containing confidential or exempt information) were relied on to a material extent in the preparation of the above report; • PKC – Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee – 24 October 2007, Flood Mitigation Schemes and Flood Studies (Report No 07/681) • PKC – Environment Committee – 9 September 2015, The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2008, Selected Actions and Prioritisation (Report No 15/359) • PKC – Environment Committee – 1 June 2016, The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2008, Publication of Local Flood Risk Management Plans (Report No 16/241) • PKC - Environment and Infrastructure Committee – 23 January 2019, The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, Publication of Interim Report (Report No 19/16) • PKC - Environment and Infrastructure Committee – 19 May 2021, The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, Second Cycle of Flood Risk Management Plans (Report No 21/60) • PKC - Climate Change & Sustainability Committee – 19 December 2022, The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, Publication of Final Reports (Cycle 1) & Local Flood Risk Management Plans (Cycle 2) (Report No 22/307) Page 65 of 302
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Appendix 1 Blairgowrie & Rattray Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) – Plans of Short Listed Potential Options Option A Surface water diversion (speed hump) at Upper Allan Street This was the top scoring option from the multi-criteria assessment. It is a simple speed ramp, placed on Upper Allan Street. The rationale behind this is to intercept overland flow that currently causes some of the flood risk experienced in Blairgowrie town centre and direct it into Cuttle Burn Den which will naturally enable it to flow towards the River Ericht away from buildings in the town. Figure 1 indicates on a map where this feature would be sited. Figure 1 – Surface water diversion (speed hump) at Upper Allan Street (Option A) 5 Page 67 of 302
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Option B Leaky Dams / Natural Flood Management on the Rattray Burn This option scored 2nd place in the multi-criteria assessment. The rationale behind this is to hold water further up in the Rattray Burn catchment releasing it slowly to keep it within the capacity of the Rattray Burn channel for as long as possible thus reducing the amount of time it spills out-of-bank towards the urban area of Rattray. Figure 2 indicates on a map where these features could be sited. Figure 2 – Surface water diversion (speed hump) at Upper Allan Street (Option B) Page 68 of 302
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Option C Disconnection of the industrial area at Welton Road from the combined sewer network This option scored 3rd place in the multi-criteria assessment. The rationale behind this is to redirect surface water runoff out of the combined sewer into an open pond to treat it prior to discharge into the River Ericht. This increases the combined sewer capacity upstream reducing the surface water flood risk in Blairgowrie town centre. Figure 3 indicates on a map where this features could be sited. Figure 3 – Disconnection of the industrial area at Welton Road from the combined sewer network (Option C) Page 69 of 302
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Option D Construction of SuDS on Rattray Common This option scored 4th place in the multi-criteria assessment. The rationale behind this is to direct excess flows from the Rattray Burn and route them to a new SuDS facility in Rattray Common prior to discharge to Loon Braes. A high volume of water is estimated to be required for storage/attenuation but the storage for this can be split between Rattray Common, Loon Braes and potentially to an expanded SuDS facility at David Grimmond Place (subject to agreeing use of land). Figure 4 indicates on a map where the features could be sited. It is important to note that the proposals at feasibility study stage are primarily to understand if the option is viable, and that the final form of an intervention of this size can be a community driven design and sometimes involves other aspects such as landscape architecture and/or active travel routes depending on other local aspirations. Figure 4 – Construction of SuDS on Rattray Common (Option D) Page 70 of 302
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Option E Construction of a swale behind Burnhead Road This option scored 5th place in the multi-criteria assessment. The rationale behind this is to collect overland flow in a small ditch from steep fields behind Burnhead Road and direct it towards the Cuttle Burn Den so it can then naturally flow into the River Ericht and away from properties. Figure 5 indicates on a map where this option could be sited. Figure 5 – Construction of a swale behind Burnhead Road (Option E) Page 71 of 302
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Appendix 2 Blairgowrie & Rattray Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) – Short List of Potential Options • Option A: Surface water diversion (speed hump) at Upper Allan Street • Option B: Natural Flood Management (leaky dams) on the Rattray Burn • Option C: Disconnection of the industrial area of Welton Road from the combined sewer network. • Option D: Construction of SuDS on Rattray Common • Option E: Construction of a swale behind Burnhead Road 5 Page 73 of 302
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Appendix 3 Alyth Natural Flood Management Study (NFM) – Plans of Potential Options Option A Johnshill Burn culvert upgrades This option involves the replacement of the existing culvert to accommodate 1 in 200 year flood flow (the flood event with a 0.5% chance of occurring in any given year/also known as AEP) and will reduce the risk of flooding to 10 properties from the Johnshill Burn. Flood risk from Alyth Burn will remain. Figure 1 – Culvert upgrade on the Johnshill Burn (Option A) 5 Page 75 of 302
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Option B Alyth Burn flood walls and Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade This option provides a 1 in 200 year (0.5% AEP) standard of protection by constructing flood walls on both banks of the burn around the centre of Alyth and upgrading Johnshill Burn. Figure 2 - Alyth Burn flood walls (0.5% AEP SOP) and Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade (Option B) Page 76 of 302
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Option C Alyth Burn weir removal, Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade and flood wall This option provides a 1 in 100-year (1% AEP) standard of protection and involves removing the weirs within Alyth, in combination with Johnshill culvert upgrades and flood walls. Figure 3 - Alyth Burn weir removal, Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade and flood wall (1% AEP SoP) (Option C) Page 77 of 302
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Option D Doctor’s Burn channel upgrades The option provides a 1 in 100-year (1% AEP) Standard of Protection by upgrading and raising flood embankments, creation of a flood storage area and upgrading a culvert. This option reduces flood risk to 40 properties. Figure 4 - Improved existing flood embankments, culvert upgrade and flood storage area on the Doctor’s Burn (Option D) Page 78 of 302
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Option E Catchment wide NFM (excluding loch upsizing) This option considered the implementation of a wide range of NFM measures across the catchment of the Alyth Burn as illustrated in Figures 7 to 11. Figure 5 - NFM options in the northern portion of study area (Option E) Page 79 of 302
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Appendix 4 Alyth Natural Flood Management Study (NFM) – Short List of Potential Options Optio n ID Description Total Benefit (present value) Estimated Capital Cost Standard of Protection (SoP) No. of properties protected to the measure SOP Benefit- Cost Ratio A Johnshill Burn culvert upgrades £837,381 £647,064 0.5% AEP 10* 1.19 B Alyth Burn flood walls and Johnshill Burn culvert upgrade £3,644,226 £5,855,524 0.5% AEP 106 0.61 C Alyth Burn weir removal, Johnshill Burn culvert upgrades and flood wall £3,407,015 £6,888,605 1% AEP 67 0.49 D Doctor's Burn channel upgrades £2,040,776 £800,161 1% AEP 40 2.25 E Catchment wide NFM (excluding loch upsizing) £412,827 £1,114,301 n/a 0 0.18 *However, there is still a residual risk of flooding from the Alyth Burn. 5 Page 81 of 302
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE 23 October 2024 Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Compliance Reporting 2024 – Carbon Emissions Report by Strategic Lead, Environment & Infrastructure (Report No. 24/288) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 This report provides an overview of the Council’s annual Public Sector Climate Change Reporting Duty submission. It includes an update on the Council’s carbon footprint and emissions trends for the reporting year 2023/24 and wider actions the Council is taking to address the Climate Emergency. Based on this evidence, the report to the Scottish Government has been developed for consideration. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: (i) Notes the contents of the report, along with the updated report to the Scottish Government (Appendix A) a. notes the progress in developing benchmarking information b. notes the intention to use it to provide an evidence-based platform to inform decisions and monitor performance 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background/Main Issues • Section 5: Conclusion • Appendix A: Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Compliance Report • Appendix B: Perth and Kinross Council briefing note – High Carbon within PKC’s purchased goods and services. 6 Page 83 of 302
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4. BACKGROUND / MAIN ISSUES 4.1 Perth and Kinross Council, as a listed public body in Schedule 1 of the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies; Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015 as amended by the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020, is required to report annually via the Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN) Report to the Scottish Government. This is required in order for Perth and Kinross Council to comply with its climate change duties as established under Section 44 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and as stated in Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order. 4.2 In addition to the above, the 2020 Amendment Order set out additional reporting requirements from 2021/22 in response to the global climate emergency and Scotland’s net zero targets, as well as the interim targets as set out in the legislation. The compliance reports must now address additional sections that include, but are not limited to, the Council’s target date for achieving zero direct emissions, how the Council will align its spending plans and use of resources to deliver its emissions reduction targets, and how the Council will publish its progress to achieving its emissions reductions targets. 4.3 The Council first reported in the pilot year 2014/15. The baseline year however has been set as 2015/16 as per the reporting guidance, as in 2014/15 only Scope 1 and 2 emissions were calculated. A summary of the annual data is presented Table 1. For greater clarity, changes to the reporting envelope have been illustrated below to reflect additional emissions sources that have been added to the Council’s carbon footprint reporting over the years. This includes the addition of employee transport, homeworking, employee commuting emissions and a change in electric vehicle (EV) electricity consumption reporting. Page 84 of 302
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Table 1 : Perth & Kinross Council’s Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) 4.4 The scopes mentioned in the table above refer to: i. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the Council - e.g. emissions from fleet or oil-fired boilers. ii. Scope 2 emissions are from the generation of purchased electricity. iii. Scope 3 emissions are all other indirect emissions which relate to the Council’s activities, including waste, homeworking, staff travel to/from work or emissions associated with electricity which is lost in the Transmission and Distribution system used for delivering purchased electricity. Reporting Year Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total Footprint Changes to the reporting envelope 2015/16 (baseline) 9,033 14,676 14,995 38,705 2016/17 8,339 12,661 18,859 39,859 2017/18 8,593 9,967 19,153 37,713 2018/19 10,180 5,314 20,488 35,982 Scope 1: Addition of employee transport 2019/20 10,722 6,823 19,560 37,105 2020/21 10,163 5,106 19,337 34,605 Scope 3: Addition of homeworking emissions 2021/22 10,670 5,217 20,122 36,008 2022/23 9,719 4,730 26,021 40,471 Scope 3: Addition of employee commuting 2023/24 9,441 4,518 13,987 27,946 Scope 2 to Scope 3 – Transfer of EV charging electricity from Scope 2 to Scope 3 following the introduction of charging for electricity consumption Page 85 of 302
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Figure 2 Perth & Kinross Council’s Carbon Footprint divided by Sector 4.5 In 2023/24, the Council’s carbon footprint decreased by approximately 31% compared to 2022/23. This significant reduction is largely due to changes in waste processing, with smaller reductions in emissions from energy produced on site, business travel, and employee commuting. Figure 1 Perth & Kinross Council’s Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) Page 86 of 302
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Transport Table 2 : Perth & Kinross Council’s Transport Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) n/a stands for not available due to data unavailability in the reporting year 4.6 Overall, emissions arising from transport (Scopes 1 and 3) have shown a slight reduction (approximately 10%). More specifically, the use of diesel vehicles in the Council’s fleet has decreased while the use of petrol and hybrid fleet cars has increased significantly. This has resulted in a year-on-year 45% emissions reduction from diesel vehicles and a 27% increase from petrol vehicles when compared to 2022/23. The Fleet Team have introduced more hybrid cars to the Council’s fleet which resulted in a 15% emissions increase from hybrid vehicles. The use of personal vehicles for business travel (non- commuting), however, has increased further contributing to an 8% emissions increase. Positively, emissions arising from vans and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) have shown a slight decrease. This is mostly due to a landfill site location change from Falkirk to Dundee, resulting to decreased mileage for HGVs. 4.7 Emissions associated with employee commuting have fallen by 14% (752 tCO2e) when compared to 2022/23. This is based on a staff travel and homeworking survey undertaken between June 2024 – August 2024 – with 1055 respondents (approximately 20.6% overall staff). The responses were then analysed and scaled up to reflect the full workforce and as a result, it is estimated that Perth and Kinross Council staff emit 4,617 tCO2e annually on their commutes to and from work. The modal split of respondents was: • 74.9% by car • 13.7% by walking and cycling • 8.4% by bus, • 2.7% by train • 0.3% by motorbike. Reporting Year Scope 1 Transport Scope 3 Employee Commuting Total Transport Footprint 2015/16 (baseline) n/a n/a n/a 2016/17 n/a n/a n/a 2017/18 n/a n/a n/a 2018/19 2,607 n/a 2,607 2019/20 2,684 n/a 2,684 2020/21 2,333 n/a 2,333 2021/22 2,589 n/a 2,691 2022/23 2,691 5,369 8,060 2023/24 2,571 4,616 7,187 Page 87 of 302
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This means that 24.8% of employees are using a sustainable travel method and 15.5% of employees are using low carbon travel options (bus, train and EVs). Lastly, according to the survey, it is estimated that Council employees emit approximately 691.9 tCO2e annually from working from home (this figure takes into consideration the office equipment and heating emissions as per the UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting). 4.8 It is important to note that the employee commuting methodology developed has some limitations that impact the ability to accurately monitor year-on-year trends. As the survey results represent only a sample of PKC employees (20.6%) and there is not a mechanism to compare changes to individual employee behaviours, when extrapolating up to the full workforce’s footprint, response bias can be introduced. This is because not all employees have the same working pattern, site locations, vehicle types, travel behaviours or other variables that influence their emissions. In 2022/23 the response rate was higher at 33.3%, which means that the commuting patterns of more employees were captured. The decrease in carbon emissions may therefore be attributed to the quality of data analysed rather than be seen as an improvement. Nevertheless, the methodology allows the calculation of a best estimated figure of employee commuting. There is currently no uniform approach in estimating employee commuting emissions across Scotland, but it is something that is being considered by the SSN. Despite the uncertainties described, however, the inclusion of this data facilitates a better understanding of the Council’s carbon footprint. Energy Table 3 : Perth & Kinross Council’s Transport Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) Reporting Year Scope 1 Energy Scope 2 (Purchased Energy) Scope 3 Energy (T&D and water) Scope 3 Energy Sold at public EV Chargers Scope 3 Homeworking emissions Total Energy Footprint 2015/16 (baseline) 9,033 14,676 1384 n/a n/a 25,093 2016/17 8,339 12,661 1333 n/a n/a 22,333 2017/18 8,593 9,967 1101 n/a n/a 19,661 2018/19 7,573 5,314 638 n/a n/a 13,525 2019/20 8,038 6,823 773 n/a n/a 15,634 2020/21 7,830 5,106 489 n/a n/a 13,425 2021/22 8,081 5,217 506 n/a 178 13,982 2022/23 7,028 4,730 472 n/a 786 13,016 2023/24 6,871 4,517 431 248 692 12,759 Page 88 of 302
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4.9 With regards to emissions arising from energy (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) across the Council’s estate portfolio, they have decreased when compared to 2022/23. More specifically, natural gas and gas oil consumption (Scope 1) has reduced by 2% and 11% respectively. Scope 3 emissions from water supply have also shown a reduction (3%) while emissions from water treatment have increased by approximately 5%. In relation to Scope 1 emissions arising from the use of wood chips and burning oil (kerosene), they increased by 40.6% and 28.9% respectively. The biomass woodchip consumption was higher in 2023/24 due to the boiler at Breadalbane Community Campus (dual fuel using both biomass and gas) being back online whilst it had been offline in 2022/23. This caused an increase in biomass and a decrease in gas for 2023/24. Burning oil has increased as Arngask Primary School heating was converted from gas oil to kerosene in 2023/24. 4.10 For Scope 2 (Purchased Energy) there has been a change in usage of 2,644,806 kWh (kilowatt hour) within Council operations when compared to the 2022/23 figures. This is mainly due to a change in the reporting of emissions arising from public EV charging. The Council introduced charges for electricity usage from April 2023 onwards, as opposed to EV vehicle owners using the chargers free of charge. These emissions had previously been reported under Scope 2 due to the Council paying for this usage. From this reporting year, however, these will now be reported under Scope 3 in line with the Protocol for Greenhouse Gas Reporting, as illustrated in the table above. The actual kWh reduction across the Council’s electricity consumption, taking into account the changes in Scopes, is therefore closer to 1,500,000kWh. For scale, this electricity reduction equates to three times the annual electricity consumption of Pullar House. This reduction is mostly attributed to reduced usage of EV chargers due to the new charges Also, a large number of EV chargers had been offline throughout 2023/24 due to maintenance issues, further contributing to reduced usage. It is worth noting that excluding the electricity consumption from EV chargers, the Council’s electricity consumption has reduced by 464,348 kWh. Waste 4.11 In August 2023, Perth and Kinross Council committed to a long-term residual waste contract for Energy from Waste (incineration) rather than landfilling of residual waste. While only a partial year, this led to a dramatic decrease in year-on-year emissions from Landfill of 11,868 tCO2e (64.5%). This more than offsets the small emissions increase of 400 tCO2e attributed to the increased levels of incineration of waste. Furthermore, Twin Stream recycling was rolled out in January 2024 with the introduction of a new grey-lidded bin to improve recycling rates across Perth and Kinross. By encouraging residents to separate their waste and reducing bin contamination rates, recycling rates increased significantly (48% for plastics, paper and board), further diverting waste away from landfill and contributed to the emissions reduction mentioned above. Page 89 of 302
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Purchased goods and services 4.12 In November 2023, the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee requested officers to circulate a briefing note on high carbon within PKC’s purchased goods and services (Report No. 23/329). The briefing note has been attached as an appendix to this Report – Appendix B. The note outlines the outputs of the analysis carried out by a consultant (CO2Analysis) on the Council’s procurement and finance spend data. The outputs of the report include recommendations and actions that could reduce the Council’s carbon footprint such as engaging with our top 10 suppliers and internal departments/cost centres. 4.13 It is crucial to note that the analysis was a one-off procedure that took place to provide a better understanding of the Council’s emissions arising from purchased goods and services. The estimated emissions have not been included in the PBCCDR this reporting year due to the data analysed referring to 2022/23. It was decided not to commission a re-run of the data on 2023/24 data due to data gaps and lack of granularity in certain aspects of the data and the fact that there is currently no statutory requirement for the Council to report on its purchased goods and services emissions. However, it is under consideration to be added to the public bodies’ climate change duty compliance reporting in the future as per the SSN guidance. 4.14 Overall, although there is a decreasing trend in emissions when compared to the emissions sources reported in 2022/23, this would need to be accelerated in order to reach the objectives set out in the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (Report No. 21/245 refers). 5. CONCLUSION 5.1 Perth and Kinross Council’s carbon footprint in 2023/24 has decreased year on year. However, the change in waste operations in August 2023 is the main contributor to the significant decrease in Scope 3 emissions while transport, energy and employee commuting emissions show little progress. 5.2 In achieving Perth and Kinross Council’s climate objectives, the emissions reductions trend to date is not sufficient to achieve the targets related to the Council operations and functions as set out in the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. 5.3 Working towards achieving the targets, via the activities outlined in the Action Plan should remain a key priority for Perth and Kinross Council in order to accelerate the decrease in emissions trends and comply with the net zero and interim targets as set out in the legislation. Page 90 of 302
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Author Name Designation Contact Details Eirini Kourtesi Climate Change and Sustainable Development Officer 01738 475000 EPLCommitteeReports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Fraser Crofts Strategic Lead, Environment & Infrastructure 8 October 2024 APPENDICES • Appendix A – Public Bodies Climate Change Duty Report 2023/24 Submission • Appendix B – Perth and Kinross Council briefing note – High Carbon within PKC’s purchased goods and services Page 91 of 302
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Y Corporate Plan Y Resource Implications Financial N Workforce N Asset Management (land, property, IST) N Assessments Climate Change Assessment Y Strategic Environmental Assessment N Sustainable Procurement & Supply Assessment N Equality & Fairness Assessment N Child Rights & Wellbeing Assessment N Consultation Internal Y External N Communication Communications Plan N 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 The activities detailed in the report supports the delivery of Perth and Kinross Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement in terms of the following priorities: (i) Reducing poverty (ii) Physical and Mental Wellbeing (iii) Digital Participation (iv) Learning and Development (v) Employability 1.2 This report relates to (i) Reducing poverty. Page 92 of 302
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Corporate Plan 1.3 The activities detailed in the report supports the achievement of the Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities: (i) Tackling poverty (ii) Tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places (iii) Developing a resilient, stronger and greener local economy (iv) Enabling our children and young people to achieve their full potential (v) Protecting and caring for our most vulnerable people (vi) Supporting and promoting physical and mental wellbeing (vii) Working in partnership with communities 1.4 This report relates to (i) Tackling poverty, (ii) Tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places and (iii) Developing a resilient, stronger and greener local economy. 2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 There are no financial implications arising from the recommendations in the report. Workforce 2.2 There are no workforce implications arising from the recommendations in the report. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.3 There are no asset management implications arising from the recommendations in the report. 3. Assessments Climate change Assessment 3.1 Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, Perth & Kinross Council has a statutory duty to report on its carbon emissions. This report has no further climate change implications other than those already associated with the existing Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. Equality & Fairness Assessment 3.2 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. Page 93 of 302
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3.3 The information contained within this report has been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment Process (EqIA) and has been assessed as not relevant for the purposes of EqIA. Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.4 The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 places a duty on the Council to identify and assess the environmental consequences of its proposals. 3.5 The proposals have been considered under the Act and no action is required as the Act does not apply to the matters presented in this report. This is because the Committee are requested to note the contents of the report only and the Committee are not being requested to approve, adopt or agree to an action or to set the framework for future decisions. Sustainable Procurement & Supply Assessment 3.6 Under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, the Council has a duty to consider sustainable procurement as part of its procurement process. The Council is required to consider how in conducting the procurement process it can – (i) improve the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of the authority’s area, (ii) facilitate the involvement of small and medium enterprises, third sector bodies and supported businesses in the process, and (iii) promote innovation. 3.7 The report does not have any impacts on sustainable procurement and supply. Child Rights & Wellbeing Assessment 3.8 The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was ratified by the UK Government in 1991. It sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that all children, everywhere, are entitled to and is regarded as the global “gold standard” for children’s rights. Screening for Child Rights and Wellbeing Impacts, alongside the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) wellbeing indicators ensures that Council policies protect and promote the rights and wellbeing of children and young people. This proposal was considered under the Council’s Impact and Value Assessment. No impacts on Child Rights and Wellbeing were identified. Legal and Governance 3.9 The Strategic Lead, Legal and Governance has been consulted. Page 94 of 302
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4. Consultation Internal 4.1 There has been no other internal consultation. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 No background papers, as defined by Section 50D of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (other than any containing confidential or exempt information) were relied on to a material extent in preparing the above report. Page 95 of 302
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Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Compliance Reporting Financial Year Template 2023/24 1. Overview This template is provided for public bodies required to report annually in accordance with the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2015, as amended by the Climate Change (Duties of Public Bodies: Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2020 which took effect for reporting periods commencing on or after 1 April 2021. Reports must be submitted to ccreporting@ed.ac.uk by 30th November. Late submissions will not be accepted for analysis and may be deemed non-compliant with Public Bodies Duties reporting requirements. 2. Guidance 1. Please do not delete any cells, rows or columns. This may corrupt the template/data and compromise analysis. You can hide any extra rows within tables. 2. Please complete the new "Boundary info" tab. This will enable improved assessment of data coverage and inform SSN analysis. 3. The "Profile of Body" tab must be completed before proceeding to add any other data. 4. To ensure that the correct emission factors are applied please ensure that you are using the correct template for the reporting year type under Q1f. If your organsiation reports according to the academic year, usually August to July, you must use the Academic Year template. 5. If you need to add more rows in any table please email the file to ccreporting@ed.ac.uk 6. In Q3b emissions sources can be filtered by type in Column C. The list of available factors is visble on the Emission Factors tab. Please do not edit this list, use "other" if an EF is not available. 7. Only use the "other" rows when there is no relevant emission source available in the dropdown list or if you have bespoke data/emission factors. Please provide a brief explanation in the comment. 8. Water supply and treatment (sewage) emission factors are based on Scottish Water's carbon intensities for service supply. If you wish to use UK factors you need to enter manually in an "Other" row. 9. More detailed guidance is available on the SSN website 3. Colour Coding used in the template Dropdown box - select from list of options Uneditable/fixed entry cell Editable cell 6 Page 97 of 302
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Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Compliance Reporting Template 2023/24 FY Please answer all questions below with respect to the public body's reporting boundary for the reporting period. The information is intended to improve data coverage and inform analysis, in particular, to help identify data gaps. There are 3 possible responses: YES - where data is available and is reported NA - where a category is relevant but no data is available NO - the category is not relevant Any points of clarification can be added in the comments field for the corresponding emission source(s) in Table 3b on the Emissions tab. Category Select from dropdown list Owned estate Are any buildings owned by the PB? Yes Managed sevices Are building services managed on behalf of another public body that shares or leases space? Yes Leased premises Are building services managed and provided by another public body? No Streetlighting Are streetlights owned or operated? NA Fleet and equipment Are any vehicles or fossil-fueled machinery or equipment owned or leased, excludes short-term or infrequent hires? YES Refrigerants/F-gases Are there any air conditioning or refrigeration systems that require refrigerant gas top-ups? NA Medical gases Are medical gases used? No Business travel - private Do staff undertake business travel using private cars? Yes Business travel - flights Do staff undertake any business travel by plane? NA Homeworking Do staff work from home - including hybrid? Yes Supply chain Are any goods or services purchased? NA Land use Are more than 10 hectares of land owned or managed for public services provision, including for research or recreation? NA Waste services Is the public body responsible for collecting household or municipal waste? Yes Page 98 of 302
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PART 1 Profile of Reporting Body 1a Name of reporting body Provide the name of the listed body (the "body") which prepared this report. Perth and Kinross Council 1b Type of body Select from the options below Local Government 1c Highest number of full-time equivalent staff in the body during the report year 5111.33 1d Metrics used by the body Metric Units Value Comments Population size served population 150953 Census 2022 Floor area m2 5286000000.00 This is the land area of the Council rather than the area of Council buildings Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Other (please specify in comments) Other (please specify in comments) Other (please specify in comments) Other (please specify in comments) Other (please specify in comments) Other (please specify in comments) 15 Other (please specify in comments) 1e Overall budget of the body Specify approximate £/annum for the report year. Budget Budget Comments £450,525,000 Revenue 1f Report type Check the report year type is correct. The alternative template must be used for academic year reporting. Reporting type Report year comments Financial/Calendar/Other Financial year 2023/24 1g Context Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2024 Template FY Specify the metrics that the body uses to assess its performance in relation to climate change and sustainability. Provide a summary of the body's nature and functions that are relevant to climate change reporting. In addition to the Council's own offices, the Council's own emissions result from its ownership, operation and maintenance of a large number of public buildings including schools and libraries along with its vehicle fleet, waste and water, and street lighting. The Council also has a wider influence through directing, supporting and enabling climate change related action in the wider local authority area; directly through involvement with social housing, transport planning, waste collection and development planning and control; and indirectly through programmes to raise awareness and influence behaviour, and through strategic partnerships in the wider region. Page 99 of 302
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PART 2 Governance, Management and Strategy Governance and management 2a 2b Strategy 2c Provide a brief summary of objectives if they exist. Wording of objective Creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations.We will use our own organisations and influences to address climate change, tackle pollution, make sustainable energy choices, reduce and recycle waste and promote sustainable transport options, such as cycling and walking to support people’s health and wellbeing.By 2018/19 there will be:- Future risks and opportunities for partners and our communities of predicted climate change scenarios and impacts identified, and action taken to adapt accordingly. Future risks and opportunities for partners and our communities identified in relation to the sustainable use of resources. The total domestic energy consumption in the Perth and Kinross area (kWh) will have reduced. By 2020/21 there will be:- Further contributions locally to the Scottis Tackling Climate Change and Promoting Sustainable Places 2d 2e Provide the name of any such document and the timeframe covered. Topic area Name of document Link Time period covered Comments Adaptation Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan LDP2, The Perth & Kinross Council Climate Change Strategy and Action Planhttps://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/45242/Adopted-Local-Development-Plan-2019-/pdf/LDP_2_2019_Adopted_Interactive.pdf?m=637122639435770000 https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/climate-change-strategy2019-2029, 2021 onwards Business travel TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy Refreshhttps://www.tactran.gov.uk/documents/RTSRefresh-FinalReport.pdf2015-2036 5.4.2 TRAVEL PLAN GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT The strategy seeks the development and co-ordination of workplace travel plans across the region.TP1 Maintain close working relationships with the ScottishGovernment, other RTPs, local authorities, travel organisations, business organisations and stakeholders to share best practice and establish a seamless approach to implementing and coordinating effective Travel Plans.TP2 Provide support and advice to establish effective Travel Plans throughout the public sector.TP3 Encourage the development of private sector Travel Plans with major employers.TP4 Pro Staff Travel TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy Refreshhttps://www.tactran.gov.uk/documents/RTSRefresh-FinalReport.pdf2015-2036 6.4 - Climate Change DutiesTactran has undertaken work on producing a Transport Carbon Assessment which identifies the baseline position for both the Tactran and TAYplan regions and their constituent authority areas. This work identified key priority mitigation areas where the Partnership and its RTS have significant potential to contribute to or support reduction in transport carbon emissions: • supporting low carbon vehicles and infrastructure;• promoting eco-driving training and advice;• Travel Planning;• supporting road-based public transport infrastructure and services improvements• support Energy efficiency Perth and Kinross Local Housing Strategy https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15102/Local-Housing-Strategy 2022-27 Deliver quality homes with affordable warmth, zero emissions and SMART technology - Improving the quality and energy efficiency of all types of homes, tackling fuel poverty through investment in properties, and setting a road map for reducing domestic carbon emissions. Fleet transport Perth and Kinross Council Fleet Usage Policyhttps://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/50200/Fleet-Usage-Policy/pdf/Perth_and_Kinross_Council_Fleet_Usage_Policy_March_2022_002.pdf?m=638001523524000000PKC is working towards delivering the Scottish ICT Digital Perth and Kinross 2023-27 https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/23352/Digital-Strategy-Becoming-digital-Perth-and-Kinross#:~:text=Digital%20Perth%20and%20Kinross%202023%2D2027&text=It's%20a%20world%20in%20which,%2C%20place%2C%20economy%20and%20government.&text=Being%20connected%20and%20increasing%20digital,becoming%20Digital%20Perth%20and%20Kinross.2023-27 Connecting digitally/working smarter to reduce energy consumption Renewable energy Perth and Kinross Local Development https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/45242/Adopted-Local- 2019-29 Policy 33: Renewable and Low-Carbon Energy . Policy 32: Embedding Low and Zero Carbon Generating Technology in New Development Proposals Sustainable/renewable heat Perth and Kinross Local Development https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/45242/Adopted-Local- 2019-29 Policy 34: Sustainable Heating and Cooling) of the Local Development Plan (2019) notes that the Council will prepare Supplementary Guidance to assist in the consideration of planning applications and sustainable heating/cooling taking in to account a range of factors. Waste management Perth and Kinross Waste Management Planhttps://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/1278/Perth-and-Kinross-Waste-Management-Plan/pdf/Perth_and_Kinross_Waste_Management_Plan.pdf?m=6360989513842700002010-2025 The Perth & Kinross Council Waste Management Plan Water and sewerage Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan LDP2https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/45242/Adopted-Local-Development-Plan-2019-/pdf/LDP_2_2019_Adopted_Interactive.pdf?m=6371226394357700002019-2029 Policy 51: Water Environment and Drainage. Land Use Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan LDP2https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/45242/Adopted-Local-Development-Plan-2019/pdf/LDP_2_2019_Adopted_Interactive.pdf?m=6371226394357700002019-2029 Policy 14: Open Space Retention and Provision. Policy 33: Renewable and Low Carbon Energy. Policy 38: Environment and Conservations. Policy 40: Forestry, Woodland and Trees Other (please specify in comments) Other (please specify in comments) Local Flood Risk Management Plans (LFRMP)https://www.pkc.gov.uk/frmplans 2022-2028 Flooding and Flood Risk Policy 50: New Development and Flooding.Within the parameters as defined by this policy the Council supports the delivery of the actions and objectives to avoid an overall increase, reduce overall, and manage flood risk as set out within the relevant SEPA Flood Risk Management Strategies and the Local Flood Risk Management Plans. 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PKC want Other (please specify in comments) Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box 2f What are the body’s top 5 priorities for climate change governance, management and strategy for the year ahead? Provide a brief summary of the body’s areas and activities of focus for the year ahead. Provide a summary of the roles performed by the body’s governance bodies and members in relation to climate change. If any of the body’s activities in relation to climate change sit outside its own governance arrangements (in relation to, for example, land use, adaptation, transport, business travel, waste, information and communication technology, procurement or behaviour change), identify these activities and the governance arrangements. Provide a diagram / chart to outline the governance structure within the body. Perth and Kinross Council declared their support for action to address the climate emergency through a motion in June 2019, outlining a plan of action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of Climate Change. The Interim Climate Emergency Report and Action Plan was approved by Perth and Kinross Council in December 2019 with a view to establishing a baseline from which the Council can engage with national and local elected representatives, partners, communities and citizens. The planned extensive public engagement on the draft plan was planned for early 2020, however was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and took place from October 2020 through to January 2021. Following this, a finalised Climate Change Report and Action Plan was approved by the Council in December 2021. Day to day governance of many issues concerning climate change are primarily through the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee. The Committee considers matters relating to: climate change, sustainability of the natural environment, biodiversity, and environmental well-being. The Committee monitors and oversees progress in relation to the Council's Climate Change Action Plan, while it also provides guidance to the relevant Committees in relation to: Environmental Protection and Enhancement, Countryside Management, Parks and Open Spaces, Trees and Woodlands, Flood Prevention and Waste Management. How is climate change action managed and embedded in the body? Provide a summary of how decision-making in relation to climate change action by the body is managed and how responsibility is allocated to the body’s senior staff, departmental heads etc. If any such decision-making sits outside the body’s own governance arrangements (in relation to, for example, land use, adaptation, transport, business travel, waste, information and communication technology, procurement or behaviour change), identify how this is managed and how responsibility is allocated outside the body. Provide a diagram to show how responsibility is allocated to the body’s senior staff, departmental heads etc. The Depute Chief Executive leads on Climate Change within the Council and act as the Executive Sponsor of the Climate Change and Sustainability Group. Co-ordination and progress reporting of the Council's commitments under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 is part of the remit of the Climate Change and Zero Waste Team based in Environment & Infrastructure.The Climate Change and Sustainability Group (previously named Low Carbon Working Group) consisting of representatives from the relevant housing and environment teams allows for co-ordinated sharing of best practice across the services. The Group is divided into thematic subgroups (Energy & Buildings, Transport, Climate Resilience, Waste & Circular Economy, Education & Engagement, Governance, Business & Industry, and Land use). The corporate committee report template includes requirement for Sustainability and Climate Change and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to be considered as part of the committee reporting process. The sustainability assessment section also reflects the Council’s duty under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The template also requires use of the council's Integrated Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2024 Template FY How is climate change governed in the body? Corporate Plan 2022/23 to 2027/28 https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/23060/Corporate-Plan-Priority-Tackling-climate-change-and-supporting-sustainable-places Does the body have specific climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives in its corporate plan or similar document? Name of document Document Link Perth and Kinross Community Plan (Local Outcomes Improvement Plan) 2017-2027, 'Creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations' - 5. Building a Sustainable Future, page 42http://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/40553/Community-Plan-Local-Outcomes-Improvement-Plan-2017-2027/pdf/LOIP_online.pdf?m=636567189070430000 Perth and Kinross Council Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan available at https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/climate-change-strategy Does the body have any plans or strategies covering the following areas that include climate change? Does the body have a climate change plan or strategy? If yes, provide the name of any such document and details of where a copy of the document may be obtained or accessed. Page 100 of 302
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2g If yes, please provide details of the key findings and resultant action taken. (a) This refers to the tool developed by Resource Efficient Scotland for self-assessing an organisation’s capability / performance in relation to climate change. Further information 2h Supporting information and best practice The Council has a a cross-organisational Climate Change and Sustainability Group that is responsible for overall progress and delivery of climate action. The Council has worked with Community leaders to establish an independent Climate Change Commission (that includes 25% young people) to provide scrutiny over Council's climate progress 1.Connue to mainstream climate change into commiee procedures and council operaons, including through the rollout of embedding the Impact and Value Assessment Tool in commiee reporting; 2.Connue rollout of carbon literacy training to all council employees with a targeted focus on elected officials and key decision makers; 3.Develop an acon plan for our Scope 3 carbon footprint 4.Connue to build capacity of procurement and contract management staff around ensuring climate change is appropriately considered in procurement and delivery processes, including in category strategies for high emission categories 5.Support the Perth & Kinross Climate Commission to relaunch and rebrand Has the body used the Climate Change Assessment Tool (a) or equivalent tool to self-assess its capability / performance? The CCAT completed for Perth & Kinross Council in July 2024 gave an overall score of 71%, an increase of 2% on the previous year. There was overall progress in line with Council targets. Two of the five sub-topics showed progress, with Climate Governance showing the biggest improvement moving up from 89% to 93%. This increase is attributed to the inclusion of Climate Change as a strategic priority in the new Corporate Plan, increased organisational accountability and the implementation of the Impact and Value Assessment Tool which was introduced in 2023. Progress was also identified in the Adaptation sub-topic that covers questions related to climate risks and opportunities as a result of climate hazards – utilising the results of the Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment for Perth and Kinross that was finalised in Spring 2023. Procurement has remained the lowest scoring sub-topic at 38% - the need to improve climate considerations in procurement is an identified aim of the ongoing procurement transformation programme. Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to governance, management and strategy. Page 101 of 302
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PART 3 Corporate Emissions, Targets and Project Data Emissions 3a Emissions from the start of the year which the body uses as a baseline (for its carbon footprint) to the end of the report year Reference year Year Year type Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total Units Comments Baseline Year 2015/16 Financial/Calendar/Other 9,033 14,676 14,995 38,704.60 tCO2e Baseline has been amended to provide consistency in trend data. Diesel was removed to avoid double counting with emissions calculated by transport mileage. 2015/16 baseline to reflect this. Figures may differ from previous years' submission due to a recalculation after coding emissions under the correct scope to allow accuracy in data. 3 Year 1 carbon footprint 2016/17 Financial/Calendar/Other 8,339 12,661 18,859 39,859.00 tCO2e Figures differ from previous years' submission due to a recalculation after coding emissions under the correct scope to allow accuracy in data. 4 Year 2 carbon footprint 2017/18 Financial/Calendar/Other 8,593 9,967 19,153 37,713.00 tCO2e Figures differ from previous years' submission due to a recalculation after coding emissions under the correct scope to allow accuracy in data. 5 Year 3 carbon footprint 2018/19 Financial/Calendar/Other 10,180 5,314 20,488 35,981.70 tCO2e Includes fleet and business travel data for the first time. Scope 2 emission total has been updated from 2018/19 report to account for multiple sources as in previous years. Scope 1 total is lower than previous years due to lower gas figure as 2018 was a mild winter, introduced fixed temperatures and heating seasons, and extended the use of BMS and half hourly (HH). Figures may differ from previous years' submission due to a recalculation after coding emissions under the correct scope to allow accuracy in data. 6 Year 4 carbon footprint 2019/20 Financial/Calendar/Other 10,722 6,823 19,560 37,104.50 tCO2e Scope 1 total increased in 2019/20 due to colder weather and biomass boilers being offline for works and repairs, so gas increased as used as back up for heating. This also explains why there was reduced biomass consumption. Kerosene 2019/20 increased as during refurbishment works two schools were converted from Gas Oil to kerosene (cheaper and less polluting fuel). Figures may differ from previous years' submission due to a recalculation after coding emissions under the correct scope to allow accuracy in data. 7 Year 5 carbon footprint 2020/21 Financial/Calendar/Other 10,163 5,106 19,337 34,605.20 tCO2e Scope 1 emissions increased due to some vehicle emissions transferrring from being erroneously coded as Scope 3 and Out of Scope to Scpe 1 this year. With this removal from Scope 3, the Scope 3 emissions stayed relatvely flat due to the addition of homeworking emissions. Figures may differ from previous years' submission due to a recalculation after coding emissions under the correct scope to allow accuracy in data. 8 Year 6 carbon footprint 2021/22 Financial/Calendar/Other 10,670 5,217 20,122 36,008.00 tCO2e Scope 1 emissions increased from 2020/21 due to increased vehicle use across Councll fleet. Transport emissions have still decreased since 2019 which is the last comparable year without the Covid-19 impacts. Scope 2 and 3 emissions have remained relatively flat in comparison to the previous reporting year, however, some energy emissions were erroneously coded as Scope 2 which partly justifies the increase in this year's Scope 3 emissions. 9 Year 7 carbon footprint 2022/23 Financial/Calendar/Other 9,719.30 4,730.42 26,021.91 40,471.63 tCO2e Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased from 2021/22. Scope 3 emissions increased, however, this is attributed to adding more accurate data in relation to staff travel to and from work as a result of a staff travel and homeworking survey that was conducted. This has been added on the table below and as a result, 5368.92 tCO2e have been added to this reporting year's footprint. Without the inclusion of these emissions, the total footprint would have reduced when compared to last year's figure, however, this would not provide an accurate representation of the Council's footprint. 10 Year 8 carbon footprint 2023/24 Financial/Calendar/Other 9,441.47 4,517.73 13,987.42 27,946.63 tCO2e Perth and Kinross Council's footprint decreased by approximately 31% compared to 2022/23. This significant reduction is largely due to changes in waste processing, with smaller reductions in emissions from energy produced on site, business travel and employee commuting. In August 2023, Perth and Kinross Council committed to a long-term residual waste contract for Energy from Waste (incineration) rather than landfilling of residual waste. While only a partial year, this led to a dramatic decrease in year-on-year emissions from Landfill of 11,868 tCO2e (64.5%). In April 2023, the Council introduced a tarrif for public EV (electric vehicle) charging. As a result, emissions arising from public EV charging are now reported under Scope 3, as opposed to being included in the Council's Scope 2 emissions in the previous years. The introduction of the tarrif also led to decreased usage of EV chargers across the local authority area, further contributing to the reductions of emissions associated with elecricity consumption (now Scope 3). 11 Year 9 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 12 Year 10 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 13 Year 11 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 14 Year 12 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 15 Year 13 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 16 Year 14 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 17 Year 15 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 18 Year 16 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 19 Year 17 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 20 Year 18 carbon footprint 0 Financial/Calendar/Other - tCO2e 3b Breakdown of emissions sources Please refrain from deleting rows or columns anywhere in this template. This workbook is password protected to prevent this and should not be unlocked. Emission Factor Year 2023 You can filter emission sources by "type" in column C to enable quicker selection of emission source in column D. See the list in the Emissions Tab. User defined emission sources can be entered in rows 131 onwards. Please only use these if you cannot find a relevant emission source in the dropdown list or you have a bespoke emission factor or non-standard derivation of emissions e.g. based on a survey/consumption data. If you require extra rows in the table please send the template to ccreporting@ed.ac.uk. Emission Type Emission source Scope Consumption data Units Emission factor Units Emissions (tCO2e) Comments Waste Commercial and industrial waste - Landfill Scope 3 3,196 tonnes 520.33474 kg CO2e/tonnes 1662.98151 Waste Organic: food and drink waste - Anaerobic digestion Scope 3 1,120 tonnes 8.91242 kg CO2e/tonnes 9.98284 Waste Organic: garden waste - Composting Scope 3 19,020 tonnes 8.91242 kg CO2e/tonnes 169.51117 Waste Paper and board: mixed - Recycled Scope 3 6,554 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 139.47441 Waste WEEE - mixed - Combustion Scope 3 1,186 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 25.24053 This is for WEEE - Mixed - Recycled but it was not an option in the list. WEEE combustion has the same emission factor so reported the figures under that option as advised. Waste Glass - Recycled Scope 3 3,880 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 82.56834 Waste Plastics: average plastics - Recycled Scope 3 1,366 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 29.06958 Waste Clothing - Recycled Scope 3 217 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 4.60759 Waste Commercial and industrial waste - Combustion Scope 3 5,579 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 118.73556 Waste Wood - Recycled Scope 3 3,312 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 70.48510 Waste Household/Municipal/Domestic waste - Combustion Scope 3 19,599 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 417.07399 Waste Tyres - Recycled Scope 3 85 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 1.81398 Waste Plasterboard - Recycled Scope 3 213 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 4.53451 Waste Average construction - Recycled Scope 3 5,333 tonnes 0.98491 kg CO2e/tonnes 5.25236 Waste Mineral oil - Recycled Scope 3 20 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 0.42742 Waste Metal: scrap metal - Recycled Scope 3 1,072 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 22.81303 Waste Metal: steel cans - Recycled Scope 3 352 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 7.48297 Waste Metal: aluminium cans and foil (excl. forming) - Recycled Scope 3 271 tonnes 21.28081 kg CO2e/tonnes 5.77370 Waste Household/Municipal/Domestic waste - Landfill Scope 3 9,756 tonnes 497.04471 kg CO2e/tonnes 4848.95642 Waste Books - Recycled Scope 3 48 tonnes 21.07310 kg CO2e/tonnes 1.01198 Electricity Electricity: UK Scope 2 21,816,963 kWh 0.20707 kg CO2e/kWh 4517.73209 Includes unmeasured and corporate consumption Electricity Transmission and distribution - Electricity: UK Scope 3 21,816,963 kWh 0.01792 kg CO2e/kWh 390.85332 Fuels Natural gas Scope 1 34,915,144 kWh 0.18293 kg CO2e/kWh 6386.98980 Fuels Gas oil Scope 1 1,529,014 kWh 0.25650 kg CO2e/kWh 392.18541 Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2024 Template FY Complete the following table using the greenhouse gas emissions total for the body calculated on the same basis as for its annual carbon footprint / management reporting or, where applicable, its sustainability reporting. Include greenhouse gas emissions from the body’s estate and operations (a) (measured and reported in accordance with Scopes 1 & 2 and, to the extent applicable, selected Scope 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (b). If data is not available for any year from the start of the baseline year to the end of the report year, provide an explanation in the comments column. (a) No information is required on the effect of the body on emissions which are not from its estate and operations. (b) This refers to “The greenhouse gas protocol. A corporate accounting and reporting standard (revised edition)”, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Geneva, Switzerland / World Resources Institute, Washington DC, USA (2004), ISBN: 1-56973-568-9. Complete the following table with the breakdown of emission sources from the body’s most recent carbon footprint (greenhouse gas inventory); this should correspond to the last entry in the table in 3(a) above. Use the ‘Comments’ column to explain what is included within each category of emission source entered in the first column. If there is no data consumption available for an emission source enter the emissions in kgCO2e in the ‘Consumption’ column of one of the “Other” rows and assign the scope and an emission factor of 1. SELECT APPROPRIATE BASELINE YEAR. TOTAL EMISSIONS IN THE MOST RECENT FOOTPRINT YEAR IN THIS QUESTION SHOULD EQUAL TOTAL EMISSIONS IN Q3B (a) Emissions factors are published annually by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Page 103 of 302
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Fuels Burning oil (Kerosene) Scope 1 277,358 kWh 0.24677 kg CO2e/kWh 68.44453 Bioenergy Wood chips Scope 1 2,218,106 kWh 0.01074 kg CO2e/kWh 23.82246 Water Water supply Scope 3 146,641 cubic metres 0.10000 kg CO2e/cubic metres 14.66410 Water Water treatment Scope 3 134,042 cubic metres 0.19000 kg CO2e/cubic metres 25.46798 Transport - car Average car - Unknown Scope 3 1,386,571 miles 0.26817 kg CO2e/miles 371.83328 This is the total Grey Fleet miles claimed Transport - car Small car - Hybrid Scope 1 920,643 miles 0.16336 kg CO2e/miles 150.39234 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - car Small car - Diesel Scope 1 351,394 miles 0.22420 kg CO2e/miles 78.78101 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - car Medium car - Diesel Scope 1 7,607 miles 0.26902 kg CO2e/miles 2.04640 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - car Large car - Diesel Scope 1 7,628 miles 0.33570 kg CO2e/miles 2.56069 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - car Small car - Petrol Scope 1 144,704 miles 0.22660 kg CO2e/miles 32.78949 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Diesel Scope 1 171,541 miles 0.28013 kg CO2e/miles 48.05361 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Diesel Scope 1 1,289,319 miles 0.40792 kg CO2e/miles 525.93770 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All rigids - Average laden Scope 1 1,007,654 miles 1.32470 kg CO2e/miles 1334.84211 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All artics - Average laden Scope 1 209,613 miles 1.45877 kg CO2e/miles 305.77745 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS All Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Diesel Scope 1 238,704 miles 0.37224 kg CO2e/miles 88.85493 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS - this is our Fleet Minibuses (no option under transport) Transport - car Small fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle Scope 1 38,321 miles 0.00000 kg CO2e/miles 0.00000 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Transport - car Large fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle Scope 1 69,901 miles 0.00000 kg CO2e/miles 0.00000 Fleet vehicles - mileage taken from tracker/FMS Homeworking Homeworking (office equipment + heating) Scope 3 2072971 FTE Working Hour 0.33378 kg CO2e/FTE Working Hour 691.91876 estimated FTE working hour figure as a result of a staff travel and homeworking survey Electricity Electricity: UK Scope 3 1,102,690 kWh 0.20707 kg CO2e/kWh 228.33875 emissions arising from EV public charging Electricity Transmission and distribution - Electricity: UK Scope 3 1,102,690 kWh 0.01792 kg CO2e/kWh 19.75481 Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box 0.00000 Please state in comments if this value is 0 because no emissions exist or if emissions 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Total consumed by the body (kWh) Total exported (kWh) Total consumed by the body (kWh) Total exported (kWh) Comments Biomass - - 2,218,106 - Air Source Heat Pump 160,222 Solar thermal 25,000 Solar PV 373,512 Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Targets 3d Organisational targets Name of target Type of target Target Units Boundary/scope of target Year used as baseline Baseline figure Units of baseline Target completion year Progress against target Comments Net zero target Absolute net zero by 2045 total % reduction All emissions 2015/16 43,308 tCO2e 2045/46 Emissions have reduced since the baseline year, however, we need to accelerate emissions reductions in the upcoming years in order to meet the 2045 net zero target.Baseline year 2015/16 Emissions arising from Council Estate (non-domestic properties)Absolute 68% reduction by 2030 compared to 2020 levels tCO2e reduction Energy use in buildings 2015/16 10,111 tCO2e 2030/31 Emissions have been steadily decreasing since the baseline year Energy consumption reduction target for non-domestic Perth and Kinross Council portfolioPercentage 3% annual reduction for 2022/23 KWh reduction Energy use in buildings Please select from drop down box 57,939,867 kWh 2022/23 Emissions have been reducing, however, baseline is consumption for 2022/23 and we are therefore not abel to track progress against the baseline year.Baseline will be the projected consumption for 2022/23 Remove oil as fuel for heating and hot water in PKC estateAbsolute all sites with oil as heat to be removed by 2030 KWh reduction Energy use in buildings 2020/21 2,923,457 kWh 2030/31 Emissions have been reduced significantly.Baseline year 2021 Please select from drop down box 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Provide any other relevant supporting information. In the event that the body wishes to refer to information already publshed, provide information about where the publication can be accessed. Simply referencing this report or it's availabilty on the SSN website is insufficient information. Technology Renewable Electricty Renewable Heat List all of the body’s targets of relevance to its climate change duties. Where applicable, targets for reducing indirect emissions of greenhouse gases, overall carbon targets and any separate land use, energy efficiency, waste, water, information and communication technology, transport, travel and heat targets should be included. Where applicable, you should also provide the body’s target date for achieving zero direct emissions of greenhouse gases, or such other targets that demonstrate how the body is contributing to Scotland achieving its emissions reduction targets. How will the body align its spending plans and use of resources to contribute to reducing emissions and delivering its emission reduction targets? Provide any relevant supporting information that is not already included elsewhere in this report. Climate change is becoming increasingly embedded within the Council’s financial planning. There is an annual revenue budget of c. £500k linked directly to delivery of the acon plan. Starng from the 2023/24 budget seng process, all proposals were screened on climate change implicaons and this has connued yearly Page 104 of 302
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Emissions source Total estimated annual carbon savings (tCO2e) Comments
Electricity 31
Natural gas 55
Other heating fuels 8 Gas oil and Kerosene
Waste 11,420
Water and sewerage
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Project name Funding source First full year of CO2e savings Are these savings figures estimated or actual? Capital cost (£) Operational cost (£/annum) Project lifetime (years) Primary fuel/emission source saved
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Heating and Controls Upgrade - 2 High Street Revenue & Capital 2024/25 estimated £46k £45k 25 Please select from drop down box 23 £6k Yes
Hot Water rationislation - Alyth PS Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £27k £13k 25 Please select from drop down box 3 £1.5k No
BMS Upgrade - Arngask Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £26k £9k 25 Please select from drop down box 8 £2.3K Yes
Auchterarder PS - LED upgrade Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £69k 25 Please select from drop down box Please select from dropdown box
Blairgowrie HS - LED upgrade Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £30k 25 Please select from drop down box Please select from dropdown box
Auchterarder HS - LED upgrade Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £29k 25 Please select from drop down box Please select from dropdown box
Auchterarder HS - Energy Saving Projects Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £17k 25 Please select from drop down box Please select from dropdown box
AK Bell - New Boilers Borrowing 2024/25 estimated £50k 25 Please select from drop down box Please select from dropdown box
Residual Waste Contract Revenue 2024/25 actual £4.6m 10 (3+2) Please select from drop down box 11,400 Please select from dropdown box
project lifetime is 10 years with a potential expansion of 5 years (3+2)
as stated in the contract award. Carbon savings identified are actual
carbon savings for the first half year (2023/24 - project began in August
2023). These are expected to fluctuate for the duration of the contract
Twin Stream Capital, revenue & income 2024/25 estimated £2.25m 3 (1+1) Please select from drop down box 20 Please select from dropdown box
Project rolled out January 2024 - estimated carbon savings provided as
a result of improving recycling by reducing contamination rates and
diverting waste away from landfill. This project was funded mainly
through capital from RIF, however PKC did contribute to the initial
Communications for this also as a one off cost (£131k). Cardboard,
paper & container mix are anticipated to deliver an income, however
this is reliant on market conditions throughout the contracts, as there
has been expenditure & income with the container mix contract to
date. Both are 3 year contracts with the possibility to extend for 2
years (1+1).
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Emissions source Total estimated annual emissions (tCO2e) Increase or decrease in emissions Comments
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3h Anticipated annual carbon savings from all projects implemented by the body in the year ahead
Emissions source Total estimated annual carbon savings (tCO2e) Comments
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Estate changes 150 decrease 3% target year on year energy consumption decrease across the Council's estate portfolio
Service provision 5,000 decrease Energy from Waste Plant - diverting waste away from landfill
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Other (please specify in comments) 281 increase new Perth Museum will contribute to total energy increase
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Total project savings since baseline year Not enough valid data to comment
Further information
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If no projects are expected to be implemented against an emissions source, enter “0”.
If the organisation does not have any information for an emissions source, enter “Unknown”.
If the organisation does not include the emissions source in its carbon footprint, enter “N/A”.
Estimated total annual carbon savings from all projects implemented by the body in the report year
If no projects were implemented against an emissions source, enter "0".
If the body does not have any information for an emissions source, enter “Unknown”.
If the body does not include the emissions source in its carbon footprint, enter “N/A”.
Detail the top 10 carbon reduction projects to be carried out by the body in the report year
Provide details of the 10 projects which are estimated to achieve the highest carbon savings during report year.
Estimated decrease or increase in the body’s emissions attributed to factors (not reported elsewhere in this form) in the report year
If the emissions increased or decreased due to any such factor in the report year, provide an estimate of the amount and direction
Progress towards Perth & Kinross Council's emissions reduction targets is made publilcy available on the Perth and Kinross Climate Action website, where an annual report is published. The third annual progress report of Perth and Kinross Council's
Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan will be completed and published by November 2024. https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/
Climate Change progress is also reported via the Council's Corporate Plan.
Estimated decrease or increase in emissions from other sources in the year ahead
If the body’s corporate emissions are likely to increase or decrease for any other reason in the year ahead, provide an estimate of the amount and direction.
Total carbon reduction project savings since the start of the year which the body used as a baseline for its carbon footprint
If the body has data available, estimate the total emissions savings made from projects since the start of that year ("the baseline year").
Supporting information and best practice
Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to corporate emissions, targets and projects.
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PART 4 Adaptation - please do not include information in this part on measures that solely reduce emissions with no implications for climate adaptation. These are climate mitigation measures which should be reported in the Emissions tab. Assessing and managing risk 4a Has the body assessed current and future climate-related risks? 4b Taking action 4c What action has the body taken to adapt to climate change? 4d Where applicable, what contribution has the body made to helping deliver the Programme? Provide any other relevant supporting information Review, monitoring and evaluation 4e What arrangements does the body have in place to review current and future climate risks? 4f What arrangements does the body have in place to monitor and evaluate the impact of the adaptation actions? Future priorities for adaptation 4g Further information 4h In 2021 the Council created a cross-departmental Resilience Working Group that has developed a resilience action plan that has been included in the Council's updated action plan adopted in December 2021. We also are actively involved with the Tayside Resilience Forum, which looks at resilience planning across the Tayside Region. Increased flooding includng scour is currently our most significant climate risk. We are working to implement our Flood Risk Management Plan and a Bridge Scour Programme. A Tayside Adapts Partnership was formed in Spring 2024. This involves Perth and Kinros Council, Angus Council and Dundee City Council. Include details of work to increase awareness of the need to adapt to climate change and build the capacity of staff and stakeholders to assess risk and implement action. The body may wish to make reference to the Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme (“the Programme”). We have developed a staff e-learning course covering both mitigation and adaption to help build wider awareness of the need to adapt. Awareness of the risks have been built with working group members - many of whom are key actors (e.g. head of greenspace) In 2023, we began climate literacy training for all Council staff that includes both adaptation and mitigation modules. Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2024 Template If yes, provide a reference or link to any such risk assessment(s). We procured a consultant to carry out a Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment for Perth and Kinross Council looking at both risks for Perth and Kinross as an area and operational risks to the Council. The Assessment was finalised in August 2023 and can be accessed via the links below. https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/files/CCRA_Executive_Summary.pdf https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/files/PK_CCROA_pdf.pdf What arrangements does the body have in place to manage climate-related risks? Provide details of any climate change adaptation strategies, action plans and risk management procedures, and any climate change adaptation policies which apply across the body. Supporting information and best practice Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to adaption. Perth and Kinross Council is an active member of the Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network (organised by Adaptation Scoland, previously named Adaptation Scotland Working Group) and attends monthly online sessions and bi-annual in person sessions with the group. Perth and Kinross Council undertook a climate risk and opportunity assessment in the reporting year and the results, as well as, the methodology and lessons learnt from the process have been communicated with the group members and those who are at an early stage in their adaptation journey. The Council is also a member of developing the Tayside Adapts Partnership between Angus Council, Dundee City Council, Perth and Kinross Council the Adaptation Scotland programme. The Climate Adaptation plan will be updated annually. The comprehensive assessment that was undertaken in 2023 will be refreshed at minimum of five yearly cycles to align with updated risk assessments Please provide details of monitoring and evaluation criteria and adaptation indicators used to assess the effectiveness of actions detailed under Question 4(c) and Question 4(d). We have developed a KPI framework to monitor and evaluate the impact of the adaptation actions. These are: Annual Adaptation Scotland Capability Framework Score Number of community groups engaged in proactive resilience work Red/amber/green of flood risk management actions Number of bridge scour assessments undertaken What are the body’s top 5 climate change adaptation priorities for the year ahead? Provide a summary of the areas and activities of focus for the year ahead. Undertake a strategic climate change risk and opportunity assessment for Perth and Kinross Council Area Develop updated roads development guide to resolve conflicts with adoption criteria for SUDS with roads maintenance requirements as well as providing wider resilience benefits (e.g. shading and biodiversity corridors and protection) Develop and implement scour protection programme for key Council assets" Continuing contribution and support to the delivery of Nature Rich Leven and other catchment management approaches Continued delivery of Flood Risk Management Cycle 1 Projects and commence Cycle 2 projects. 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PART 5 Procurement 5a How have procurement policies contributed to compliance with climate change duties? 5b How has procurement activity contributed to compliance with climate change duties? Further information 5c Supporting information and best practice Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2024 Template Sustainable outcomes are included in Councils specifications. Examples of positive outcomes delivered in 2023/24 include; Cross Tay Link Road Energy Performance Certificates Consideration of the climate emissions associated with refuse and recycling collection as part of the tender evaluation for new waste contracts. Provide any other relevant supporting information and any examples of best practice by the body in relation to procurement. Provide information relating to how the procurement policies of the body have contributed to its compliance with climate changes duties. A Sustainable Procurement policy was introduced a number of years ago to support the Council to comply with its climate change duties, and commits the Council to buying more sustainably which in turn offers cost efficiency, support the Councils commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and promotes health improvements amongst stakeholders. Key outcomes included in the policy are • Reduce carbon emissions • Contribute to climate change adaption through procurement activity • Embed sustainability at the heart of procurement activity • Deliver a variety of sustainable outcomes A copy of the Council's sustainability policy can be found here https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/38287/Sustainable-procurement-policy/pdf/Sustainable_procurement_policy.pdf?m=636153429492200000 The 2024-2029 Sustainable Procurement Strategy was approved by Full Council in June 2024. https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/52863/Sustainable-Procurement-Strategy-2024- 2029/pdf/Sustainable_Procurement_Strategy_2024-2029_FINAL.pdf?m=1719421875317 The Strategy includes an Aim of Protecting our Environment, desined to support a fair transition to net zero and minimise our environmental impact. There are a number of objectives under this aim including influencing the reduction of carbon omissions and waste minimisation. Provide information relating to how procurement activity by the body has contributed to its compliance with climate changes duties. Page 107 of 302
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PART 6 Validation and Declaration 6a Internal validation process Briefly describe the body’s internal validation process, if any, of the data or information contained within this report. 6b Peer validation process Briefly describe the body’s peer validation process, if any, of the data or information contained within this report. 6c External validation process Briefly describe the body’s external validation process, if any, of the data or information contained within this report. 6d No Validation Process If any information provided in this report has not been validated, identify the information in question and explain why it has not been validated. 6e Declaration Name: Role in the body: Date: Date in format (dd/mm/yyyy) Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2024 Template I confirm that the information in this report is accurate and provides a fair representation of the body’s performance in relation to climate change. The process is initially reviewed by Officers in the Climate Change Team and then reviewed and approved by the Climate Change Board and Climate Change and Sustainability Commiee The Council annually submits its Local Authority Area report to CDP. The CDP report includes an annual review of the Council's area wide targets, including mitigation and adaptation. Page 108 of 302
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Recommended Reporting: Reporting on Wider Influence Wider Impact and Influence on GHG Emissions Q1) Historic Emissions (Local Authorities Only) Please indicate emission amounts and unit of measurement (e.g. tCO2e) and years. Please provide information on the following components using data from the links provided below. Please use (1) as the default unless targets and actions relate to (2). Please note : territorial emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are provided, but not fluorinated gases, which are also included in the UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions statistics. Prior to the 2005 to 2020 publication the statistics covered emissions of carbon dioxide only (1) UK local and regional CO2e emissions: subset dataset (emissions within the scope of influence of local authorities): (2) UK local and regional CO2e emissions: full dataset: https://data.gov.uk/dataset/723c243d-2f1a-4d27-8b61-cdb93e5b10ff/emissions-of-carbon-dioxide-for-local-authority-areas Local Authority:(Please State) Perth and Kinross DESNZ Dataset:(full or sub-set) Full Source Sector 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Units Comments 4 Total Emissions 1,143.59 1,167.83 1,140.61 1,100.00 1,046.51 1,009.02 1,007.04 987.70 951.39 800.53 883.55 878.06 ktCO2e 1 Industry and Commercial 218.62 227.18 217.33 226.49 175.73 151.65 145.64 145.29 126.31 108.00 147.40 133.76 ktCO2e 2 Domestic 396.62 425.22 406.02 347.20 332.14 303.10 291.14 285.97 278.71 263.90 271.52 239.89 ktCO2e 3 Transport total 528.35 515.43 517.25 526.31 538.64 554.27 570.27 556.44 546.37 428.64 464.62 504.41 ktCO2e 5 Per Capita 11.03 11.41 10.87 10.41 9.83 9.29 9.23 9.04 8.69 7.82 8.42 8.33 ktCO2e Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box 2a) Targets Please detail your wider influence targets Sector Type of Target (units) Baseline value Start year Target Target/End year Saving in latest year measured Latest Year Measured Overall Reduction Target Absolute (TCO2) 1452413.1 2005 0.0 2045 47.9 2022 Overall Reduction Target Absolute (TCO2) 1551.0 1990 388.0 2030 47.9 2022 Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box 2b) Does the organisation have an overall mission statement, strategies, plans or policies outlining ambition to influence emissions beyond your corporate boundaries? 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Organisation's project role Lead Organisation (if not reporting organisation) Private Partners Public Partners 3rd Sector Partners Outputs Comments Supporting Commissioners while varied in experience do not formally represent their organisation on the Commission and instead have joined in an indivdiaul capacity Participant Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust Nature Scot, Forestry Scotland, Cairngorms NPA, Loch Lommond and the Trussochs NPA NFU Lead The Perth and Kinross Climate Action website and social media are used to promote both Council and community initiatives relating to climate action. Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Q5) Please detail key actions relating to Food and Drink, Biodiversity, Water, Procurement and Resource Use in the table below Key Action Type Food & Drink Biodiversity Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box A food partnership will encourage more collaborative working by enabling connections to be made between those working across the food themes and in turn, making better use of time and resource. 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Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Partnership Working Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership - Exploring landscape scale change across Perth and Kinross Communications Perth and Kinross Climate Action Website and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Key Action Description Metric/indicators for monitoring progress Perth & Kinross Council Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/climate-change-strategy-and-action-plan Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Other Notable Reportable Activity Organisation's Project Role Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Description Net Zero for Perth and Kinross by 2045 75% reduction by 2030 Status Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Comments Area wide total greenhouse emissions in 2022 have reduced by 3.67% compared to the 2021 values Area wide total greenhouse emissions in 2022 have reduced by 3.67% compared to the 2021 values Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Good Food Project Officer appointed to work with local community groups and partners to establish a food partnership for the council area and to develop a food strategy and action plan. Climate and biodiversity concerns will be addressed as a key theme within this work. Specific objectives include promoting sustainable food production and consumption and resource efficiency and identifying ways to reduce, redirect, and recycle food, packaging, and related waste. These themes overlap with themes addressing procurement, catering and the local food economy - which seek to source more local food, reducing food miles and carbon footprint as a consequence. Please select from drop down box Q6) Please use the text box below to detail further climate change related activity that is not noted elsewhere within this reporting template Planning applications are screened by the Tree and Biodiversity Officer for potential impacts on biodiversity; PKC respond to Scottish Foresty Consultations to promote sustainable forest management and planting the right type of woodland in the right place to enhance landscape and biodiversity as well as enhancing carbon capture and storage. Emphasis on native species, enhancing connectivity of habitats and creating opportunities for public access is encouraged; PKC Community Greenspace changed the grass management regime with a Grassland Management Trails in response to an action in the Climate Action Plan and several requests from communities to manage more parks and greenspaces for the benefit of biodiversity; PKC are members of the Perth & Kinross INNS Working Group led by NatureScot with Scottish Forestry, SEPA and TBP. Through the DM process and new Planning for Nature Guidance, we require INNS management plans be submitted detailing eradication plans when INNS are present on site; For the past three years, PKC has been awarded a capital grant of the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund. Although the award was intended to be spent on Council land or buildings, in line with the Perth & Kinross Offer, the Council has been able to provide support to community-led biodiversity Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box CommentsImpacts Supporting Please select from drop down box Comments Key Action Type Description Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box DESNZ Sectors Other Sectors Please select from drop down box Partnership Working Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Please select from drop down box Establishment of a Perth and Kinross Climate Change Commission Page 109 of 302
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Scope Level 1 Level 3 UOM GHG Conversion Factor 2023 (kgCO2e/unit) Scope 1 Bioenergy Biogas kWh 0.00022 Scope 1 Bioenergy Biogas tonnes 1.23595 Scope 1 Bioenergy Landfill gas kWh 0.00020 Scope 1 Bioenergy Wood chips kWh 0.01074 Scope 1 Bioenergy Wood chips tonnes 40.58114 Scope 1 Bioenergy Wood pellets kWh 0.01074 Scope 1 Bioenergy Wood pellets tonnes 51.56192 Scope 2 Electricity Electricity: UK kWh 0.20707 Scope 3 Electricity Transmission and distribution - Electricity: UK kWh 0.01792 Scope 1 Fuels Aviation spirit kWh 0.24382 Scope 1 Fuels Aviation spirit litres 2.33116 Scope 1 Fuels Aviation turbine fuel kWh 0.24758 Scope 1 Fuels Aviation turbine fuel litres 2.54269 Scope 1 Fuels Burning oil (Kerosene) kWh 0.24677 Scope 1 Fuels Burning oil (Kerosene) litres 2.54016 Scope 1 Fuels Burning oil (Kerosene) tonnes 3165.04181 Scope 1 Fuels Coal (industrial) tonnes 2396.47994 Scope 1 Fuels Diesel (100% mineral diesel) litres 2.65937 Scope 1 Fuels Diesel (average biofuel blend) litres 2.51206 Scope 1 Fuels Fuel oil kWh 0.26813 Scope 1 Fuels Fuel oil litres 3.17492 Scope 1 Fuels Fuel oil tonnes 3228.89019 Scope 1 Fuels Gas oil kWh 0.25650 Scope 1 Fuels Gas oil litres 2.75541 Scope 1 Fuels Gas oil tonnes 3226.57859 Scope 1 Fuels LPG kWh 0.21450 UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting Factors by Category Category Page 110 of 302
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Scope 1 Fuels LPG litres 1.55713 Scope 1 Fuels Marine fuel oil litres 3.10202 Scope 1 Fuels Marine gas oil litres 2.77139 Scope 1 Fuels Natural gas kWh 0.18293 Scope 1 Fuels Petrol (100% mineral petrol) litres 2.34503 Scope 1 Fuels Petrol (average biofuel blend) litres 2.09747 Scope 1 Fuels Propane kWh 0.21410 Scope 1 Fuels Propane litres 1.54358 Scope 1 Fuels Waste oils kWh 0.25641 Scope 1 Fuels Waste oils litres 2.74924 Scope 1 Fuels Waste oils tonnes 3219.37916 Scope 2 Heat and steam District heat and steam kWh 0.17965 Scope 2 Heat and steam Onsite heat and steam kWh 0.17965 Scope 3 Heat and steam Transmission and distribution - district heat & steam, 5% loss kWh 0.00945 Scope 3 Homeworking Homeworking (office equipment + heating) FTE Working Hour 0.33378 Scope 3 Hotel stay Hotel stay - UK Room per night 10.40000 Scope 3 Hotel stay Hotel stay - UK (London) Room per night 11.50000 Scope 3 Material use Aggregates - Primary material production tonnes 7.75138 Scope 3 Material use Aggregates - Recycled source tonnes 3.19491 Scope 3 Material use Aggregates - Re-used tonnes 2.21000 Scope 3 Material use Asbestos - Primary material production tonnes 27.00000 Scope 3 Material use Asphalt - Primary material production tonnes 39.21249 Scope 3 Material use Asphalt - Recycled source tonnes 28.65491 Scope 3 Material use Asphalt - Re-used tonnes 1.73826 Scope 3 Material use Average construction - Primary material production tonnes 80.21282 Scope 3 Material use Batteries - Alkaline - Primary material production tonnes 4633.47826 Scope 3 Material use Batteries - Li ion - Primary material production tonnes 6308.00000 Scope 3 Material use Batteries - NiMh - Primary material production tonnes 28380.00000 Scope 3 Material use Bricks - Primary material production tonnes 241.75138 Scope 3 Material use Clothing - Primary material production tonnes 22310.00000 Scope 3 Material use Clothing - Re-used tonnes 152.25000 Scope 3 Material use Compost derived from food and garden waste - Primary material productiontonnes 114.83405 Scope 3 Material use Compost derived from garden waste - Primary material production tonnes 112.01742 Scope 3 Material use Concrete - Primary material production tonnes 131.75138 Page 111 of 302
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Scope 3 Material use Concrete - Recycled source tonnes 3.19491 Scope 3 Material use Electrical items - fridges and freezers - Primary material production tonnes 4363.33333 Scope 3 Material use Electrical items - IT - Primary material production tonnes 24865.47556 Scope 3 Material use Electrical items - large - Primary material production tonnes 3267.00000 Scope 3 Material use Electrical items - small - Primary material production tonnes 5647.94563 Scope 3 Material use Food and drink - Primary material production tonnes 3701.40359 Scope 3 Material use Glass - Primary material production tonnes 1402.76667 Scope 3 Material use Glass - Recycled source tonnes 823.18954 Scope 3 Material use Insulation - Primary material production tonnes 1861.75138 Scope 3 Material use Insulation - Recycled source tonnes 1852.08125 Scope 3 Material use Metal: aluminium cans and foil (excl. forming) - Primary material productiontonnes 9108.72731 Scope 3 Material use Metal: aluminium cans and foil (excl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 990.47810 Scope 3 Material use Metal: mixed cans - Primary material production tonnes 5254.64731 Scope 3 Material use Metal: mixed cans - Recycled source tonnes 1461.67759 Scope 3 Material use Metal: scrap metal - Primary material production tonnes 3669.43615 Scope 3 Material use Metal: scrap metal - Recycled source tonnes 1620.27606 Scope 3 Material use Metal: steel cans - Primary material production tonnes 3086.72731 Scope 3 Material use Metal: steel cans - Recycled source tonnes 1726.72731 Scope 3 Material use Metals - Primary material production tonnes 4005.13777 Scope 3 Material use Metals - Recycled source tonnes 1558.94894 Scope 3 Material use Mineral oil - Primary material production tonnes 1401.00000 Scope 3 Material use Mineral oil - Recycled source tonnes 676.00000 Scope 3 Material use Paper and board: board - Primary material production tonnes 801.52177 Scope 3 Material use Paper and board: board - Recycled source tonnes 699.88184 Scope 3 Material use Paper and board: mixed - Primary material production tonnes 868.06994 Scope 3 Material use Paper and board: mixed - Recycled source tonnes 718.56937 Scope 3 Material use Paper and board: paper - Primary material production tonnes 910.47810 Scope 3 Material use Paper and board: paper - Recycled source tonnes 730.47810 Scope 3 Material use Plasterboard - Primary material production tonnes 120.05000 Scope 3 Material use Plasterboard - Recycled source tonnes 32.17000 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: average plastic film - Primary material production tonnes 2560.25566 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: average plastic film - Recycled source tonnes 1890.70135 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: average plastic rigid - Primary material production tonnes 3263.92202 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: average plastic rigid - Recycled source tonnes 2744.09248 Page 112 of 302
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Scope 3 Material use Plastics: average plastics - Primary material production tonnes 3102.44851 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: average plastics - Recycled source tonnes 2322.22425 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: HDPE (incl. forming) - Primary material production tonnes 3255.92980 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: HDPE (incl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 2346.68907 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: LDPE and LLDPE (incl. forming) - Primary material productiontonnes 2586.72731 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: LDPE and LLDPE (incl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 1793.29541 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PET (incl. forming) - Primary material production tonnes 4018.48341 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PET (incl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 3121.34429 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PP (incl. forming) - Primary material production tonnes 3090.81790 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PP (incl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 2537.38600 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PS (incl. forming) - Primary material production tonnes 3764.03981 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PS (incl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 3187.08199 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PVC (incl. forming) - Primary material production tonnes 3399.17507 Scope 3 Material use Plastics: PVC (incl. forming) - Recycled source tonnes 2485.74317 Scope 3 Material use Soils - Recycled source tonnes 0.98491 Scope 3 Material use Tyres - Primary material production tonnes 3335.57190 Scope 3 Material use Tyres - Re-used tonnes 731.21789 Scope 3 Material use Wood - Primary material production tonnes 312.61178 Scope 3 Material use Wood - Recycled source tonnes 112.96968 Scope 3 Material use Wood - Re-used tonnes 38.54288 Scope 1 Process Desflurane kg 2540.00000 Scope 1 Process Sevoflurane kg 130.00000 Scope 1 Process Isoflurane kg 510.00000 Scope 1 Process Anaesthetic Nitrous Oxide kg 298.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants HFC-134a kg 1300.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants HFC-32 kg 677.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R404A kg 3943.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R407C kg 1624.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R410A kg 1924.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R422D kg 2473.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R422E kg 2350.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R423A kg 2274.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R424A kg 2212.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R425A kg 1431.00000 Page 113 of 302
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Scope 1 Refrigerants R426A kg 1371.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R427A kg 2024.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R428A kg 3417.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R429A kg 13.80000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R430A kg 106.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R431A kg 40.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R432A kg 1.80000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R433A kg 0.64000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R433B kg 0.16000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R433C kg 0.55000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R434A kg 3075.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R435A kg 28.40000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R436A kg 1.35000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R436B kg 1.47000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R437A kg 1639.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R438A kg 2059.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R439A kg 1828.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R440A kg 156.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R441A kg 0.23000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R442A kg 1754.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R443A kg 1.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R444A kg 89.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R445A kg 118.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R500 kg 7564.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R501 kg 3870.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R502 kg 4786.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R503 kg 13299.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R504 kg 4299.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R505 kg 7956.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R506 kg 3857.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R507A kg 3985.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R508A kg 11607.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R508B kg 11698.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R509A kg 5758.00000 Page 114 of 302
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Scope 1 Refrigerants R510A kg 1.24000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R511A kg 7.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R512A kg 196.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R600 = butane kg 0.00600 Scope 1 Refrigerants R600A = isobutane kg 3.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R601 = pentane kg 5.00000 Scope 1 Refrigerants R601A = isopentane kg 5.00000 Scope 2 Renewables Renewable Elec Purchase Direct Supply kWh 0.00000 Scope 2 Renewables Renewable Heat Purchase Direct Supply kWh 0.00000 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Average business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.05480 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Average business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.08819 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Average business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.09392 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Average business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.15113 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Diesel km 0.16983 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Diesel miles 0.27332 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Hybrid km 0.11898 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Hybrid miles 0.19147 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Petrol km 0.16391 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Petrol miles 0.26379 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Unknown km 0.16664 Scope 3 Transport - car Average car - Unknown miles 0.26817 Scope 1 Transport - car Average fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Average fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Average fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.06588 Scope 1 Transport - car Average fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.10601 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Large business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.05797 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Large business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.09330 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Large business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.10158 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Large business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.16349 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Diesel km 0.20859 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Diesel miles 0.33570 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Hybrid km 0.15244 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Hybrid miles 0.24530 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Petrol km 0.27224 Page 115 of 302
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Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Petrol miles 0.43812 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Unknown km 0.22612 Scope 3 Transport - car Large car - Unknown miles 0.36389 Scope 1 Transport - car Large fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Large fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Large fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.07082 Scope 1 Transport - car Large fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.11397 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Medium business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.05257 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Medium business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.08458 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Medium business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.08501 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Medium business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.13680 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Diesel km 0.16716 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Diesel miles 0.26902 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Hybrid km 0.10904 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Hybrid miles 0.17549 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Petrol km 0.17819 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Petrol miles 0.28676 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Unknown km 0.17246 Scope 3 Transport - car Medium car - Unknown miles 0.27754 Scope 1 Transport - car Medium fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Medium fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Medium fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.06144 Scope 1 Transport - car Medium fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.09887 Scope 3 Transport - car Motorbike - Average km 0.11367 Scope 3 Transport - car Motorbike - Average miles 0.18294 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Small business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.04823 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Small business travel car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.07763 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Small business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.05402 Scope 2&3 Transport - car Small business travel car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.08694 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Diesel km 0.13931 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Diesel miles 0.22420 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Hybrid km 0.10150 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Hybrid miles 0.16336 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Petrol km 0.14080 Page 116 of 302
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Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Petrol miles 0.22660 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Unknown km 0.14037 Scope 3 Transport - car Small car - Unknown miles 0.22591 Scope 1 Transport - car Small fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Small fleet car - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - car Small fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle km 0.02163 Scope 1 Transport - car Small fleet car - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle miles 0.03481 Scope 3 Transport - public Average local bus passenger.km 0.10215 Scope 3 Transport - public Black cab km 0.30604 Scope 3 Transport - public Black cab passenger.km 0.20402 Scope 3 Transport - public Coach passenger.km 0.02718 Scope 3 Transport - public Ferry - Average (all passenger) passenger.km 0.11270 Scope 3 Transport - public Ferry - Car passenger passenger.km 0.12933 Scope 3 Transport - public Ferry - Foot passenger passenger.km 0.01871 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Domestic, to/from UK - Average passenger passenger.km 0.27258 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - International, to/from non-UK - Average passenger passenger.km 0.17580 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - International, to/from non-UK - Business class passenger.km 0.39044 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - International, to/from non-UK - Economy class passenger.km 0.13464 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - International, to/from non-UK - First class passenger.km 0.53854 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - International, to/from non-UK - Premium economy class passenger.km 0.21542 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Long-haul, to/from UK - Average passenger passenger.km 0.26128 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Long-haul, to/from UK - Business class passenger.km 0.58029 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Long-haul, to/from UK - Economy class passenger.km 0.20011 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Long-haul, to/from UK - First class passenger.km 0.80040 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Long-haul, to/from UK - Premium economy class passenger.km 0.32016 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Short-haul, to/from UK - Average passenger passenger.km 0.18592 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Short-haul, to/from UK - Business class passenger.km 0.27430 Scope 3 Transport - public Flights - Short-haul, to/from UK - Economy class passenger.km 0.18287 Scope 3 Transport - public International rail passenger.km 0.00446 Scope 3 Transport - public Light rail and tram passenger.km 0.02860 Scope 3 Transport - public Local bus (not London) passenger.km 0.11836 Scope 3 Transport - public Local London bus passenger.km 0.07832 Scope 3 Transport - public London Underground passenger.km 0.02780 Scope 3 Transport - public National rail passenger.km 0.03546 Page 117 of 302
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Scope 3 Transport - public Regular taxi km 0.20806 Scope 3 Transport - public Regular taxi passenger.km 0.14861 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclekm 0.07346 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclemiles 0.11824 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclekm 0.03850 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclemiles 0.06197 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclekm 0.05932 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclemiles 0.09547 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclekm 0.08967 Scope 2&3 Transport - van/HGV Business Travel Van - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehiclemiles 0.14430 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle km 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Fleet Van - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Battery Electric Vehicle miles 0.00000 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All artics - Average laden km 0.90644 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All artics - Average laden miles 1.45877 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All HGVs - Average laden km 0.87205 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All HGVs - Average laden miles 1.40341 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All rigids - Average laden km 0.82313 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGV (all diesel) - All rigids - Average laden miles 1.32470 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGVs refrigerated (all diesel) - All artics - Average laden km 1.04867 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGVs refrigerated (all diesel) - All artics - Average laden miles 1.68766 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGVs refrigerated (all diesel) - All HGVs - Average laden km 1.02098 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGVs refrigerated (all diesel) - All HGVs - Average laden miles 1.64310 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGVs refrigerated (all diesel) - All rigids - Average laden km 0.98025 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV HGVs refrigerated (all diesel) - All rigids - Average laden miles 1.57754 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Diesel km 0.23128 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Diesel miles 0.37224 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Petrol km 0.20132 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Petrol miles 0.32400 Page 118 of 302
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Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Unknown km 0.23037 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Average (up to 3.5 tonnes) - Unknown miles 0.37075 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Diesel km 0.14212 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Diesel miles 0.22875 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Petrol km 0.18217 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class I (up to 1.305 tonnes) - Petrol miles 0.29318 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Diesel km 0.17405 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Diesel miles 0.28013 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Petrol km 0.19594 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class II (1.305 to 1.74 tonnes) - Petrol miles 0.31534 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Diesel km 0.25346 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Diesel miles 0.40792 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Petrol km 0.31444 Scope 1 Transport - van/HGV Vans - Class III (1.74 to 3.5 tonnes) - Petrol miles 0.50605 Scope 3 Waste Aggregates - Landfill tonnes 1.23401 Scope 3 Waste Aggregates - Recycled tonnes 0.98491 Scope 3 Waste Asbestos - Landfill tonnes 5.91332 Scope 3 Waste Asphalt - Landfill tonnes 1.23401 Scope 3 Waste Asphalt - Recycled tonnes 0.98491 Scope 3 Waste Average construction - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Average construction - Recycled tonnes 0.98491 Scope 3 Waste Batteries - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste Batteries - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Books - Combustion tonnes 21.07310 Scope 3 Waste Books - Landfill tonnes 1164.09963 Scope 3 Waste Books - Recycled tonnes 21.07310 Scope 3 Waste Bricks - Landfill tonnes 1.23401 Scope 3 Waste Clinical Waste - Orange Stream tonnes 273.00000 Scope 3 Waste Clinical Waste - Other tonnes 1000.00000 Scope 3 Waste Clinical Waste - Red Stream tonnes 1000.00000 Scope 3 Waste Clinical Waste - Yellow Stream tonnes 297.00000 Scope 3 Waste Clothing - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Clothing - Landfill tonnes 496.68331 Scope 3 Waste Clothing - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Page 119 of 302
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Scope 3 Waste Plastics: LDPE and LLDPE (incl. forming) - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PET (incl. forming) - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PET (incl. forming) - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PET (incl. forming) - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PP (incl. forming) - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PP (incl. forming) - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PP (incl. forming) - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PS (incl. forming) - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PS (incl. forming) - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PS (incl. forming) - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PVC (incl. forming) - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PVC (incl. forming) - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste Plastics: PVC (incl. forming) - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Soils - Landfill tonnes 19.51734 Scope 3 Waste Soils - Recycled tonnes 0.98491 Scope 3 Waste Tyres - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - fridges and freezers - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - large - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - large - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - mixed - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - mixed - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - small - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste WEEE - small - Landfill tonnes 8.88413 Scope 3 Waste Wood - Combustion tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Waste Wood - Composting tonnes 8.91242 Scope 3 Waste Wood - Landfill tonnes 925.24450 Scope 3 Waste Wood - Recycled tonnes 21.28081 Scope 3 Water Water supply cubic metres 0.10000 Scope 3 Water Water supply million litres 110.00000 Scope 3 Water Water treatment cubic metres 0.19000 Scope 3 Water Water treatment million litres 190.00000 END Page 122 of 302
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Perth and Kinross Council Briefing Note – High Carbon within PKC’s purchased goods and services Introduction In November 2023, the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee requested officers to circulate a briefing note on high carbon within PKC’s purchased goods and services (Report No. 23/329). This briefing note outlines the outputs of the analysis carried out by a consultant (CO2Analysis) on the Council’s procurement and finance spend data. Methodology The Council provided detailed extracts from its finance system covering suppliers, purchase orders, invoices and journaled transactions for the past four financial years (2019/20, 20/21, 21/22 and 22/23). Artificial intelligence was then used to extract the product data from the descriptions. The AI calculated the carbon footprint of the matched products using MRIO data from CenSA (now University of Leeds as used by DEFRA). This document focuses on the latest financial year (2022/23) outputs. Outputs Perth and Kinross Council’s annual climate change report to the Scottish Government (Report No. 23/329) highlighted a carbon footprint of 40,471tCO2e for 2022/23. Please note that the figures illustrated in the table below have been updated to reflect a change in the methodology by SSN used to estimate homeworking emissions. As a result, although the 2022/23 footprint had been reported as 39,798tCO2e, it has now been updated to 40,471 tCO2e. Table 1: Perth and Kinross Council’s 2022/23 Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total Scope 3 sources reported to date Scope 3 Employee Commuting Total Footprint 9,719 4,730 26,022 20,653 5,369 40,471 The results of the analysis showed an additional 152,126 tCO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Incorporating this to PKC’s 2022/23 carbon footprint would result to a new total of 192,597 tCO2e. The Council’s updated carbon footprint for 2022/23 is shown in Table 2 below: Table 2: Perth and Kinross Council’s 2022/23 Updated Carbon Footprint (tCO2e) Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total Scope 3 sources reported to date Scope 3 Employee Commuting Scope 3 purchased goods and services/capital goods Total Footprint 9,719 4,730 26,022 20,653 5,369 152,126 192,597 The Top Suppliers and their footprint according to PKC’s spend for 2022/23 are explained in Figure 1 below: APPENDIX B 6 Page 123 of 302
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Figure 1: Supplier Breakdown Tayside Contracts is a commercially based local authority contracting organisation providing catering, cleaning, roads maintenance, vehicle maintenance and winter maintenance throughout Perth and Kinross. BAM Nuttall Ltd is the main contractor for the Cross Tay Link Road, part of the Perth Transport Futures infrastructure upgrade programme. hub East Central Scotland (hubco) is a public/private partnership organisation delivering new community infrastructure across Perth and Kinross. Projects include the multi-million pound Passivhaus design and building contracts Riverside Primary School, Perth High School and replacement Blairgowrie Recreation Centre. The tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain is managed directly by hubco. The Top Cost Centres (PKC Departments) in relation to their annual spend and respective carbon footprint are illustrated in Figure 2 below: Page 124 of 302
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Figure 2: Top Cost Centres Recommended actions PKC’s top 10 suppliers are the largest and easiest group to engage with. Existing contracts need to be managed down and new contracts can be developed with condition that will reduce carbon in line with PKC’s climate change strategy and action plan. In addition to the above, engagement with internal cost centres/departments is vital in achieving our carbon emissions reduction targets. A key action as a result of the analysis, is to use a representative group to pilot creating carbon reduction plans. Informing all departments and cost centres of their current usage is also essential in raising awareness of the carbon impact of activities across PKC. Last, measuring savings for pilot departments and showing progress along with cash savings resulting from stopping purchasing, reducing usage and substituting products/services is also recommended as a key action. Using the data provided, departments can review every item purchased to look at what they can: • Stop purchasing • Reduce purchasing by using more efficiently • Substitute for a lower carbon alternative which should be significantly lower cost or have longer life Assessment caveats Although the analysis has proven to be a useful to understand PKC’s spend from a carbon perspective, there are a number of caveats which concern the validity of the assessment results. These include, but are not limited to, the following: • Some PKC data such as those from the Health and Social Care Partnership were not included in the analysis due to the sensitivity of personal data involved Page 125 of 302
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• Although the data not included only represents a small percentage of PKC spend, it is still not included meaning the analysis was not made on all PKC spend • Due to the different finance systems across Council departments, it is believed that not all data has been captured due to the consultants being unable to extract line data which was required for the effective carbon impact analysis • The analysis is a useful internal tool for the setting of departmental carbon reduction plans, however, it cannot be used to report on the Council’s Scope 3 emissions as part of its annual report to the Scottish Governments due to the uncertainties mentioned above, but also the time constraints associated with the analysis of the data and the annual submissions deadline. Page 126 of 302
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Climate Change and Sustainability Committee 23 October 2024 MOBILITY STRATEGY Report by Strategic Lead - Economy, Development & Planning (Report No. 24/289) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Consultation Draft Mobility Strategy and associated Draft Action Plan. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: • Approve the Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1) and the associated Action Plan (Appendix 2). • Note the supporting documentation (Consultation Note, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), and Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA). 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4 – Background • Section 5 – Context • Section 6 – Mobility Strategy • Section 7 – Action Plan • Section 8 – Co-ordination with City Centre Visioning • Section 9 – Engagement and Consultation • Section 10 – Conclusion • Appendices 4. BACKGROUND 4.1 Perth & Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan 2022-27 (Report No. 22/311 refers) includes a list of local, regional and national strategies and plans which set out the context for how we deliver the priorities contained in the Corporate Plan. A Mobility Strategy has been identified as a key strategy in delivering two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places; and developing a resilient, stronger and greener local economy. 7 Page 127 of 302
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4.2 The Mobility Strategy is one of three place-based strategies which shape how places develop over the long-term: the others being the Local Housing Strategy and the Local Development Plan. All three strategies aim to deliver the Council's Corporate Plan vision of a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well free from poverty and inequalities. The three place-based strategies are visualised in Figure 1, along with their corresponding national strategies. 4.3 In addition, of specific relevance is the Council’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (December 2021) which identified six overarching principles that will shape our long-term approach to Climate Change. The first principle focuses on achieving a net zero Perth and Kinross, aligned with Scottish Government targets. This identified the need to develop a Mobility Strategy to deliver the best return on investment in the Council’s journey to net zero. 4.4 The National Transport Strategy 2 (February 2020) sets out an ambitious vision for Scotland’s transport system for the next 20 years. The vision is underpinned by four priorities: Reduces Inequalities, Takes Climate Action, Helps Deliver Inclusive Economic Growth and Improves our Health and Wellbeing. It is proposed that Perth & Kinross Council’s Mobility Strategy adopts these key priorities, ensuring they are fundamental to the development and delivery of the strategy. The Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) are also aligned with Tactran’s ministerial approved Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) and the Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities. Figure 1 - Place based strategies Page 128 of 302
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Figure 2 – Alignment of Objectives 4.5 Each objective has undergone a detailed development process and forms the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership. The TPO’s are shown in Table 1 below: Table 1 – Transport Planning Objectives Page 129 of 302
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5. CONTEXT 5.1 The Mobility Strategy is a local transport strategy which will set out Perth & Kinross Council’s vision for managing and developing the transport and active travel network over a 15-year timescale. The Mobility Strategy considers all modes of transport for the movement of people and goods across Perth and Kinross’s rural and urban settings, to help achieve national targets and local objectives. The Strategy will respond to the climate change agenda and other known drivers of change. 5.2 The Mobility Strategy considers the impact on transport networks and people’s travel patterns of emerging technologies, digital services, housing, inclusion, poverty, health, climate adaptation, economic growth, air quality, and place making. 5.3 A simple three-stage approach was used to produce the Mobility Strategy. Stage 1 – Let’s Talk Transport – (Approved March 2023) Stage 2 – Develop Consultation Draft Mobility Strategy – (Approved May 2024) Stage 3 – Finalising the Mobility Strategy – (Adoption) 6. MOBILITY STRATEGY 6.1 The Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1) marks the final step in the Council's planned three-stage approach. This follows on from an 8-week consultation, allowing for diverse stakeholders to share their thoughts on the documents. 6.2 The Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1) is structured as follows: Figure 3 – Mobility Strategy Sections Page 130 of 302
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6.3 Throughout the development process, insights from Let’s Talk Transport have been important in informing the policy document combining analysed data and perspectives gathered through the documents’ consultation. This has ensured that the Mobility Strategy is robust, relevant, and adaptable to the diverse needs and dynamics of Perth & Kinross. 7. MOBILITY STRATEGY ACTION PLAN 7.1 The Mobility Strategy Action Plan (Appendix 2) will enable the Council to plan, programme, and deliver actions to achieve the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives. Aligned with the Avoid Shift Improve (ASI) Framework outlined in the Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1 - page 23), this plan aims to enhance, facilitate, and promote sustainable transport and active travel choices. 7.2 A strategic appraisal of actions has been conducted, utilising Transport Planning Objectives and various criteria including implementation, public perception, environmental impacts, and more. The key themes of the action plan, used to organise strategic actions, are shown in Table 2 below: Table 2 – Action Plan Themes Page 131 of 302
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7.3 Given its scope and magnitude, the Action Plan will be developed and implemented over a 15-year timescale. Some actions will require robust business case development and will be dependent on external funding, while others can be executed in the short term. The timeline for each action depends on its progress, size, scale, and the required resources. Identifying such actions early in the planning process ensures strategic alignment, accelerates development and delivery, mitigates risks, and encourages external funding. 8. CO-ORDINATION WITH PERTH CITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN FRAMEWORK 8.1 The Mobility Strategy covers all of Perth and Kinross and has been developed alongside the Perth City Centre Development & Design Framework that has been recently approved for consultation (report 24/241 refers). 8.2 The Mobility Strategy and Action Plan will both support and enable many of the ambitious proposals across Perth City. 9. ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION 9.1 The engagement and consultation on the Mobility Strategy and associated Action Plan has dovetailed with the Local Development Plan focused Big Place Conversation, ensuring mobility was not considered in isolation from wider place-based issues. Figure 3 – Engagement and Consultation 9.2 Following consideration by Committee, the Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan underwent 8 weeks of public consultation using the Council’s Consultation Hub platform. Officers conducted 6 in-person promotional stalls across Perth and Kinross, along with using a variety of promotional tools both physical and digital. Page 132 of 302
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9.3 The findings from the consultation have been summarised in the Consultation Findings Report (Appendix 3), which also explores proposed changes to the documents following feedback from the consultations. The recent draft Mobility Strategy consultation exercises led to changes to the action plan in response to participant feedback. 10. NEXT STEPS 10.1 Following approval of the Mobility Strategy and its Action Plan, officers will work with internal delivery teams to allocate actions to the appropriate teams and individuals, ensuring action leads are identified and monitored throughout the strategy’s timeline. 10.2 The information provided within the Action Plan on timescales, partners, and costs, will enable action leads to prioritise and determine what is required for successful development and delivery. 10.3 This will align with the emerging Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to track progress, identify constraints, and address any foreseeable issues which will be reported on at appropriate intervals. 11. CONCLUSION 11.1 Following consultation on the draft Mobility Strategy Policy Document and Action Plan, the collated feedback has been used to finalise the Mobility Strategy. General endorsement was received showing support for the Mobility Strategy, the 11 TPOs, and the Action Plan, in preparation for its adoption. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Elliot Williamson Niall Moran Lead Mobility Strategy Officer, Planning, Transport & Housing Strategy Team Leader, Transportation & Development (01738) 475000 EPLCommitteeReports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date David Littlejohn Strategic Lead - Economy, Development & Planning 9 October 2024 Page 133 of 302
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APPENDICES • Appendix 1 – Mobility Strategy • Appendix 2 – Mobility Strategy Action Plan and Methodology • Appendix 3 – Consultation Note Page 134 of 302
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial None Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment Yes Strategic Environmental Assessment Yes Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Legal and Governance No Risk Yes Consultation Internal Yes External Yes Communication Communications Plan Yes 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 This report supports all of the priorities within the Community Plan 2022-27: (i) Reducing Poverty (including child poverty, fuel poverty and food poverty) (ii) Mental and physical wellbeing (iii) Digital participation (iv) Skills, learning and development (v) Employability Corporate Plan 1.2 This report supports the objectives within the new Corporate Plan: - i) Children and young people grow up safe, respected, well-educated, and confident in their ability to realise their full potential; ii) People and businesses are increasingly able to prosper in a local economy which support low carbon ambitions and offers opportunities for all; iii) People can achieve their best physical and mental health and have access to quality care and support when they need it; iv) Communities are resilient and physically, digital and socially connected; Page 135 of 302
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v) Perth and Kinross is a safe and vibrant place, mitigating the impact of climate and environmental change for this and future generations. 2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 There are no direct financial implications arising from this report. Infrastructure actions from the Mobility Strategy Action Plan will be appropriately incorporated into the Council’s 30-year Investment Plan. 2.2 The finalised Mobility Strategy and associated Action Plan will also be used as a key tool in supporting and securing external funding opportunities. Workforce 2.3 There are no direct workforce implications regarding this report. Project staff resourcing is being provided through existing posts and budgets and will be regularly reviewed. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.4 There are no direct asset management implications regarding this report. 3. Assessments 3.1 The Mobility Strategy has considered appropriate impact assessments using the Council’s new Integrated Assessment Toolkit. 3.2 A full Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been finalised and reviewed by the Scottish Government consultation authorities via the SEA Gateway. 3.3 An Integrated Impact Assessment is finalised and adopts a similar approach to Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy. Legal and Governance 3.4 There are no direct legal implications in this report. Risk 3.5 Risks associated with the delivery of the Mobility Strategy are identified within a project risk register. Page 136 of 302
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4. Consultation External 4.1 Figure 3 visualises the different exercises used to engage with stakeholders throughout the development of the Mobility Strategy. Internal 4.2 Internal engagement between council officers played a key role in developing the strategy, this collaboration is governed through the Council’s Mobility Working Group. 5. Communication 5.1 A Communication Plan was developed and delivered. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 All documents that have been relied on in preparing the report are already referenced within the main body of the report. Page 137 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 1 Contents 1. Purpose of the Mobility Strategy 5 What is the Mobility Strategy? 7 Who did we speak to when developing the Mobility Strategy? 8 How does the Mobility Strategy align with National, Regional, and Local Strategies and Policies? 9 2. Understand the Problems 10 Let’s Talk Transport 11 Key Findings 11 3. Objectives 14 Transport Planning Objectives Process 15 Transport Planning Objectives 16 Alignment with Corporate Plan and Other Strategies 17 4. Action Plan 22 How do we achieve our Transport Planning Objectives? 23 Action Plan Methodology 25 National Transport Strategy 2 Investment Hierarchy 26 Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 26 5. Delivery 29 Implementation 30 Monitoring and Evaluation 31 Future Uncertainty 32 Page 141 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 2 Mobility Strategy Purpose of the Strategy To support the Perth and Kinross Corporate Plan, Transport Scotland’s National Transport Strategy (NTS2) and other national and local Climate Change, Development Planning and Health strategies, the need for a Mobility Strategy was identified to help Perth and Kinross Council to develop a transport system that supports all residents to live life well. 1. Understand the problems We undertook a wide consultation process with the public and relevant stakeholders, including the Big Place Conversation, and produced a ‘Let’s Talk Transport’ report to detail the key transport problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross. 2. Objectives We proposed 11 Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) that helped us to develop targeted actions to address the main transport problems that you have identified through the consultation process as evidence. 3. Action Plan We proposed a list of Actions (guided by the Transport Planning Objectives) to address the transport problems that you’ve told us about. The actions are contained in an Action Plan and includes actions like improving active travel infrastructure and improving bus services. 4. Delivery Once the Mobility Strategy is approved by Committee, we will get to work on implementation and delivery of the actions. The delivery will be monitored and evaluated against the indicators detailed in the Action Plan and against continued consultation. 5. Page 142 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 3 Acronyms ASI Avoid, Shift, Improve AQMA Air Quality Management Area BPC Big Place Conversation EM Elected Members LDP2 Local Development Plan 2 NCN National Cycle Network NHS National Health Service NTS2 National Transport Strategy 2 PKC Perth and Kinross Council RTS TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency SHS Scottish Household Survey STAG Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance STPR2 Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 TPO Transport Planning Objective Glossary of Terms Transport Planning Objective: A specific objective developed to address key transport problems in Perth and Kinross. There are 11 Transport Planning Objectives. Each TPO will be characterised by specific baselines, measurable targets, and identified data gaps. Action Plan: A list of actions developed to guide Perth and Kinross Council in achieving the Transport Planning Objectives. There are 167 Actions which can be found in the full Action Plan standalone document. Let’s Talk Transport: A report that detailed the problems and opportunities associated with the Transport Network in Perth and Kinross, often known as a Main Issues Report. It was developed by combining input from professional and civic stakeholders. Avoid, Shift, Improve: A three-step approach, streamlining the assessment and decision-making related to journey-making in a simple and efficient manner. The approach offers a way to think about travel behaviour and enables users to prioritise sustainable travel options where reasonably possible. Monitoring and Evaluation: This entails Process Evaluation and Outcome Evaluation, this includes monitoring the delivery of actions and the progress of each TPO. Page 143 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 5 1. Purpose of the Mobility Strategy Perth and Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan 2022-27 (December 2022) includes a list of local, regional and national strategies and plans which set out the context for how we deliver the priorities contained in the Corporate Plan, as detailed in Figure 1. A Mobility Strategy has been identified as a key strategy in helping deliver two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change; and delivering a stronger and greener economy. Furthermore, the Mobility Strategy is one of three place-based strategies which shape how places develop over the long-term across Perth and Kinross. These place-based strategies also include the Local Housing Strategy and the emerging Local Development Plan 3. All three strategies aim to deliver Perth and Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan vision, by achieving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. In addition, Perth and Kinross Council’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (December 2021) identified six overarching principles that will shape the Council’s long term approach to Climate Change. The first key principle focuses on achieving a net zero Perth and Kinross, aligned with Scottish Government targets. This identified the need to develop a Mobility Strategy to deliver the best return on investment in the Council’s journey to net zero. Figure 1: Corporate Plan Priorities Tackling poverty In partnership with communitites Stronger & greener economy Physical & mental wellbeing Vulnerable people Children & young peopleTackling climate change The National Transport Strategy 2 (February 2020) sets out an ambitious vision for Scotland’s transport system for the next 20 years. The vision is underpinned by four priorities: Reduces Inequalities, Takes Climate Action, Helps Deliver Inclusive Economic Growth and Improves our Health and Wellbeing. It is agreed that Perth and Kinross Council’s Mobility Strategy will adopt these key priorities. Perth and Kinross Council has developed a Mobility Strategy, focusing on the movement of people and goods. The Mobility Strategy is intended to set the direction for the Council’s approach. It will also help coordinate the delivery of transport projects, whilst also providing support for external funding applications. Page 145 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 6 Local Housing Strategy Mobility Strategy Economy Plan Climate Change Strategy + Action Plan Figure 2: Vision and Strategic Landscape Vision Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. Local Development Plan 3 Page 146 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 7 What is the Mobility Strategy? The Mobility Strategy, known as a local transport strategy, sets out Perth and Kinross Council’s vision for managing and developing the transport network over a period of 15 years. The Mobility Strategy considers all modes of transport for the movement of people and goods across Perth and Kinross’s rural and urban areas, to help achieve national targets and local objectives. The Mobility Strategy responds to the climate change agenda and other drivers of change at this time. The strategy also considers the impact on the transport networks and people’s travel patterns and behaviours of emerging technologies, digital services, housing, inclusion, poverty, health, climate adaptation, economic growth, air quality and place making. Figure 3: Mobility Strategy 3-Step Approach Big Place Conversation January - August 20231 2 Let’s Talk Transport April - May 2023 3 Stakeholder Engagement Ongoing 4 TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy Summer 2023 5 PKC Elected Members Workshops Autumn 2023 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Main Public Consultation Summer 2024 Final Mobility Strategy Draft Mobility Strategy The Mobility Strategy follows Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) and Local Transport Strategy: Draft Guidance. The development of a Mobility Strategy was developed using a structured 3-step approach that integrated key concepts from Transport Scotland’s guidance and Tactran’s comprehensive Regional Transport Strategy methodology. This approach ensures clarity, effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement throughout the process, ensuring that the Mobility Strategy is transparent and responsive to the diverse needs and interests of stakeholders. Page 147 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 8 Who did we speak to when developing the Mobility Strategy? In alignment with the 3-stage approach, as outlined in Figure 3, extensive engagement initiatives have been conducted with various internal and external stakeholders including business representatives, local communities, and organisational partners. This was achieved through internal engagement activities, the Big Place Conversation (BPC), and online public consultation. A summary of the extent of this work and the number of participants is shown adjacent. Summary of engagement for the Mobility Strategy Big Place Conversation: Engaged 1,259 participants through 121 events, comprising focused groups and area-based workshops, using place standard principles. Mobility Strategy Main Issues Report: Gathered 70 consultation responses. Elected Member Workshop: A dedicated Elected Members workshop on the Mobility Strategy and its key principles / objectives. Recurring Professional and Civic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with over 18 partners throughout key project stages (e.g. SEPA, NHS, Nature Scot, and Sustrans). Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy Public Opinion Research: Involved 1,069 participants, with 300 from Perth and Kinross. Draft Mobility Strategy Consultation: Gathered 72 consultation responses with 29% of participants under 18. Page 148 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 9 How does the Mobility Strategy align with National, Regional, and Local Strategies and Policies? The Mobility Strategy has been designed to align with and complement various national, regional, and local strategies and policies. Due to the complexity with mobility and transport intersecting with numerous sectors and elements of society, a full comprehensive list can be found in the Let’s Talk Transport report. Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 2 plays a pivotal role in driving transformation across the entire transport network, offering a strategic framework that guides the actions of both local and national authorities. This strategic framework has been considered throughout the development of the Mobility Strategy. Strategies and Policies Category National National Transport Strategy 2 Transport Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Transport National Planning Framework 4 Spatial Planning Scotland Climate Change Plan 2018-2032 Climate Change A Scotland where everybody thrives - Public Health Public Health Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 Public Health (Air Quality) Fairer Scotland Action Plan Poverty and Inequality Regional Regional Transport Strategy Transport The Tay Cities Deal Spatial Planning Local Perth Transport Futures Transport Perth Local Development Plan 2 Spatial Planning PKC - Local Housing Strategy Housing PKC Air Quality Action Plan Air Quality PKC - Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Climate Change PKC Corporate Plan Corporate Table 1: Strategies and Policies Scotland’s Vision (NTS2) “We will have a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses, and visitors”. Page 149 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 11 Let’s Talk Transport Let’s Talk Transport carefully examines available data to identify problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross’s transport network, combining input from professional and civic stakeholders. This report was committee approved in March 2023 and informed the first stage of public consultation. Combining feedback from the consultation with evidence from the report gives us a full picture of the existing transport network. This understanding forms the basis for the Council’s case for change, justifying the need for improvements. This is an early stage of following Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance, which promotes a problem- led and evidence-based approach. Figure 4: Let’s Talk Transport Cover Key Findings The key problems faced in Perth and Kinross encompass various aspects including the nature of the region, the climate emergency, travel demands and modes of travel, freight transportation, and socio-economic factors. Here is a summary of the key points: 1 - Urban Rural Classification 1. Nature of the Region: Perth and Kinross, situated in Scotland, covers a large geographical area and is predominantly rural. Perth city, the largest settlement, faces a slight decline in population, with projections suggesting an ageing population over the next decade1. Fact: The Perth and Kinross region is predominantly rural, encompassing 68% of its residents in rural areas and 32% in urban areas. The population has also experienced a notable increase in the proportion of individuals aged over 65 years, currently at 25%, while 15% of the population is 14 years old or younger. Page 151 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 12 3. Travel Demands and Mode of Travel: Private cars dominate road traffic in Perth and Kinross, leading to high car dependency, especially for long journeys. Despite efforts to promote alternative modes of transportation such as cycling, bus and rail, there's still underutilisation of these options compared to national averages. Fact: The 2020-2021 Scottish Household Survey (SHS) found that half of all journeys (51%) were made by driving a car or van. Walking was the next most popular mode of transport (37%) and 2% were made by bicycle. Only 3% of journeys were by bus and 0.1% by rail. Perth and Kinross’s population has a car kilometre average of 12,547km per person per year, almost double Scotland’s national average. 4. Public Transport: When examining annual trends in Perth and Kinross, it was observed that bus usage experienced a decline while rail usage showed an increase. However, the advent of COVID-19 severely affected public transport, causing a sharp decrease in usage. It was only after the relaxation of restrictions that passenger numbers began to recover3. Fact: Between 2015 and 2020, both local bus and coach services across Scotland experienced a decline in passenger usage, with 12% fall in journey number and 3% in vehicle kilometres. 2. The Climate Emergency: Scotland has set ambitious net zero targets by 2045 to combat climate change, requiring significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Transport, particularly cars, contributes heavily to carbon emissions in Perth and Kinross, posing challenges for meeting climate goals and enhancing climate resilience, especially concerning flooding risks2. Fact: Perth and Kinross’s total transport emissions amounts to 2.8 tonnes of CO2e per person each year, ranking third highest among Scotland’s local authorities. 2 - Local Authority Emissions in Scotland 3 - Scottish Household Survey Page 152 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 13 4 - Scottish Transport Statistics 2022 5 - Road traffic statistics - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 6 - Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index (Perth) 7 - Scotland Census 2011 5. Freight Transportation: The road network primarily facilitates the movement of goods across Perth and Kinross, with rail freight predominantly focusing on passenger travel. However, the new rail freight facility in Blackford now also plays a crucial role in transporting goods4,5. Fact: 67% of freight in Scotland was carried by road in 2019. In the same year, the movement of goods across Perth and Kinross accounted for 29% of vehicle kilometres. 6. Active Travel: The Perth and Kinross region has several active travel routes within the National Cycle Network (NCN), but there are challenges such as substandard infrastructure and barriers hindering their effectiveness. There is potential for increased active travel participation if proper infrastructure is provided6. Fact: Considering that on average only 2% of all journeys in Perth and Kinross are cycled, Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index Perth 2023 shows that the total annual economic benefit from all trips cycled in Perth is £7.8 million and NHS saving estimated at £430,000 per year due to prevented health conditions. 7. Socio-Economic Summary: Socio-economic factors significantly influence mobility patterns and access to services in Perth and Kinross. Data from the census and the Scottish Household Survey provides information on employment (including retired rates), age demographics, car ownership levels, and health limitations7. Fact: Between 2015 and 2020, both local bus and coach services across Scotland experienced a decline in passenger usage, with 12% fall in journey number and 3% in vehicle kilometres Page 153 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 15 Transport Planning Objectives Process After identifying strategic problems and opportunities, Perth and Kinross Council developed objectives that address these local problems. The following Mobility Strategy Transport Planning Objectives (TPO) have been developed in alignment with Transport Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 2 and Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy (RTS). Each objective has undergone a detailed development process, commencing with the four NTS2 priorities and corresponding RTS Objectives. This alignment is then integrated with Perth and Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities and the locally identified problems from the Let’s Talk Transport report. Finally, specific objectives were developed to address these key problems, creating specific, targeted, and unique objectives for Perth and Kinross Council. This evidence-led process, visualised adjacent in Figure 5, has resulted in the generation of 11 Transport Planning Objectives. Each objective will form the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership. NTS2 Priorities RTS Objectives PKC Coorporate Plan Priorities Existing Perth and Kinross Problems Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Figure 5: TPO Process Page 155 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 16 NTS2 Priorities TPO PKC - Transport Planning Objectives Reduce Inequalities 1 To improve the affordability of transport options across Perth and Kinross for all. 2 To improve the ability of rural communities and communities with protected characteristics to access jobs, education and services. Take Climate Action 3 To reduce CO2 emissions produced by transport across Perth and Kinross, by reducing car kilometres, decarbonising motorised transport and increasing the share of everyday journeys of people and goods by sustainable and active travel modes. 4 To improve climate resilience across Perth and Kinross’s transport network by reducing the impacts caused by extreme weather events. Helps deliver Inclusive economic growth 5 To support economic growth by improving the reliability and efficiency of Perth and Kinross’s transport network. 6 To support local development that encourages and facilitates local living and sustainable access, across Perth and Kinross, by achieving an increased active travel and public transport mode split to and from new developments. 7 To improve the capacity and reliability of alternative sustainable freight and logistic modes across Perth and Kinross. 8 To improve labour market access through sustainable transport, active travel, and digital opportunities, to and from Perth and Kinross. Improve our health and wellbeing 9 To improve road safety and perceived safety for all transport users across Perth and Kinross. 10 To improve physical; and mental health within Perth and Kinross through walking, wheeling and cycling. 11 To improve air quality across Perth and Kinross’s road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants. Table 2: Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Transport Planning Objectives 11 Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Page 156 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 17 Alignment with Corporate Plan and Other Strategies Equality TPO The Equality priority outlined in the National Transport Strategy 2 encompasses several key areas of focus within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan, including addressing poverty, supporting vulnerable individuals, and aiding children and young people. TPO 1 and 2 have thus been developed to ensure that all residents of Perth and Kinross, regardless of age, gender, income, location, and ability, are able to affordably travel to the places that they want to be. TPO2 is broader in scope as it encompasses various factors under the umbrella of accessibility, availability, and reliability. © GettyImages 1 To improve the affordability of transport options across Perth and Kinross for all. 2 To improve the ability of rural communities and communities with protected characteristics to access jobs, education and services. Page 157 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 18 Climate Change TPO The Climate Change priority outlined in National Transport Strategy 2 is essential for achieving Scotland’s National Net Zero target, aiming to decrease climate emissions while enhancing our resilience. Tackling climate change is also a key organisational priority within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan. TPO3 focuses on mitigation efforts, aiming to reduce transportation-induced emissions. TPO4 is dedicated to enhancing climate resilience, ensuring that our infrastructure is designed and implemented with due consideration to the growing frequency of extreme weather events. © GettyImages 3 To reduce CO2 emissions produced by transport across Perth and Kinross, by reducing car kilometres, decarbonising motorised transport and increasing the share of everyday journeys of people and goods by sustainable and active travel modes. 4 To improve climate resilience across Perth and Kinross’s transport network by reducing the impacts caused by extreme weather events. Page 158 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 19 Economy TPO The Economy priority within National Transport Strategy 2 is crucial for bolstering Scotland’s economic resilience and achieving sustainable growth. It aims to enhance productivity, stimulate innovation, and create job opportunities. Similarly, within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan, addressing economic challenges is a central organisational priority, such as supporting commuters, tourism, events, retail, and the delivery of goods. The Mobility Strategy Economy TPOs are thus aimed to make Perth and Kinross an area in which investment and business can sustainably access a wide range of markets, in order to thrive, as well as providing sustainable access to a diverse workforce. © Arup 5 To support economic growth by improving the reliability and efficiency of Perth and Kinross’s transport network. 6 To support local development that encourages and facilitates local living and sustainable access, across Perth and Kinross, by achieving an increased active travel and public transport mode split to and from new developments. 7 To improve the capacity and reliability of alternative sustainable freight and logistic modes across Perth and Kinross. 8 To improve labour market access through sustainable transport, active travel, and digital opportunities, to and from Perth and Kinross. Page 159 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 20 Health TPO The Public Health priority within National Transport Strategy 2 is vital for improving the overall well-being and longevity of Scotland’s population. Similarly, within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan, enhancing public health is a core organisational priority. Enhancing the uptake of active travel and public transport while reducing emissions and road incidents associated with motorised travel can have positive public health and wellbeing outcomes. TPOs 9, 10 and 11 embody a number of problems related to road safety and physical and mental health. © Arup 9 To improve road safety and perceived safety for all transport users across Perth and Kinross. 10 To improve physical; and mental health within Perth and Kinross through walking, wheeling and cycling. 11 To improve air quality across Perth and Kinross’s road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants. Page 160 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 21 Transport Planning Objectives alignment with Corporate Plan Priorities TPO alignment with Perth and Kinross Corporate Plan Priorities. Figure 6: TPOs and PKC Corporate Priorities In partnership with communities 2 Children and young people 2 Physical and mental wellbeing 10 Tackling climate change 643 1187 Vulnerable people 92 Stronger and greener economy 92 Tackling poverty 851 Page 161 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 23 How do we achieve our Transport Planning Objectives? In order to achieve the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives, a collective effort is required from Perth and Kinross Council, partners, stakeholders and all users of the transport network. Therefore, Perth and Kinross Council has adopted the ‘Avoid, Shift, Improve’ Framework to communicate the types and scale of actions required to provide an improved transport experience for users of the transport network. The Avoid Shift Improve Framework acknowledges that trip-making behaviour is informed by different variables, including trip purpose, the availability of options, and the ability and constraints of users of the network. The Mobility Strategy’s 11 Transport Planning Objectives have been designed to support Perth and Kinross Council to create an enabling environment for users of the transport network to make optimal transport decisions that enhance their wellbeing and reduce their carbon footprint. Ensuring the continued support and facilitation of suitable options for everyone is crucial. Figure 7: ASI Design Sustainable travel choices Avoid Shift Improve Page 163 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 24 ASI: Sustainable Travel Choices ASI embodies a commitment to fostering responsible travel practices that not only benefit the environment but also support our local economy and health. We understand the importance of travel in our modern world but recognise the need to minimise its negative impacts. With our three-step approach, we aim to guide individuals and organisations towards more sustainable choices: Avoid: Before planning your trip, think about whether you can access what you need digitally instead. This approach encourages thoughtful travel planning, ensuring that your journeys are meaningful and beneficial. By using online resources, can you reduce unnecessary and unsustainable travel, saving money, while still meeting your needs? Shift: If making a certain trip cannot be avoided, can you reduce your carbon footprint and promote personal well-being by walking, cycling, wheeling, or taking public transport for some or all legs of your trip? Shifting towards more eco- friendly modes of transportation not only reduces emissions but also encourages healthier lifestyles and fosters community engagement. Improve: If driving a car is your only option, can you make it more environmentally friendly by embracing low-carbon technologies for some or all legs of your trip? Or can you share the trip with family members or friends? It’s important to promote the adoption of sustainable technologies such as electric or hybrid vehicles, car sharing, or optimising routes to minimise fuel consumption, saving money, and reducing emissions. The comprehensive approach to sustainable travel is designed to empower individuals and organisations to make informed choices that prioritise environmental conservation and support the vitality of our local communities. The ASI Framework employs a three-step approach, streamlining the assessment of journeys in a simple and efficient manner while prioritising sustainable options regardless of the origin and the destination: © GettyImages Page 164 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 25 Action Plan Methodology The Action Plan enables Perth and Kinross Council to plan, programme, and deliver actions aimed to achieving the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives. Aligned with the ASI Framework, this plan aims to enhance, facilitate, and promote sustainable transport and active travel choices. This Action Plan takes into account the mobility- focused services provided directly by PKC and those delivered in partnership. All actions within the plan are designed to make positive contributions to the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives, capitalising on previously identified opportunities across the region. A rigorous appraisal of actions has been conducted, utilising Transport Planning Objectives and various criteria including implementation, public perception, environmental impacts, and more. Given the scope and magnitude, the Action Plan will be developed and implemented over a 15- year timescale. Some actions will require robust business case development and will be dependent on external funding, while others can be delivered in the short term. It is crucial to emphasise that the Action Plan should not be viewed in isolation, but rather as an integral component of the wider environment we live in. This approach aims to promote collaboration in achieving the objectives, considering all place- based strategies and initiatives within a community, a concept supported by the Place Standard Tool, see figure 8 below. Figure 8: Place Standard Tool. The tool is a way of assessing places Our Place Moving Around Public Transport Traffic & Parking Streets & SpacesFeeling Safe Care & Maintenance Influence & Sense of Control Natural Space Play & Recreation Facilities & Services Work & Local Economy Housing & Community Social Interaction Identity & Belonging © GettyImages Page 165 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 26 National Transport Strategy 2 Investment Hierarchy An additional consideration in the Action Plan is Scotland’s Sustainable Investment Hierarchy, aimed to inform future investment decisions and to guide investment prioritisation in a way that promotes the sustainable utilisation of public funds. The National Transport Strategy 2 Investment Hierarchy underscores the significance of preserving and operating existing assets, ensuring that current transport networks are fully optimised, with new infrastructure improvements always a last resort. Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Finally, the Mobility Strategy Action Plan will support and consider recommendations from Transport Scotland’s Strategy Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2). The STPR plays a crucial role in realising the vision, priorities, and outcomes outlined in the second National Transport Strategy. It serves as a guide for transport investment in Scotland over the next two decades (2022- 2042), presenting evidence-based recommendations upon which Scottish Ministers can base future investment decisions. The STPR made 45 recommendations for the Tay City region, 2 specific to the Perth and Kinross area and 4 cross boundary. These recommendations will be considered and integrated into the Mobility Strategy Action Plan. Figure 9: NTS2 Investment Hierarchy Reducing the need to travel unsustainably Maintaining and safely operating existing assets Making better use of existing capacity Targeted infrastructure improvements Page 166 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 27 Figure 10: Action Plan Summary Mobility Strategy Action Plan Summary The full Action Plan can be found separately as a standalone document. Each of the 167 actions in the Action Plan have been grouped into one of 8 themes (Figure 10) that best reflects what the action relates to. Figure 11 visualises the key corridors and mobility hubs aligned with development planning in Perth. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Measures that propose changes to current operations or fiscal measures that will incentivise sustainable transport use. This includes green procurement, development of strategies and plans and public transport pricing. For example: • Mode-specific strategies • Development planning • Traffic management • Parking regulation • Enforcement Road Network Measures and schemes that aim to retain climate resilient networks across PKC and reduce adverse effects on sustainable transport modes. For example: • Traffic safety schemes • Bus priority schemes • Flood protection schemes Sustainable Transport Measures and schemes that aim to improve the conditions and provide more space for sustainable travel across PKC to enable modal shift. For example: • Cycle parking • Safety on public transport • Park-and-Ride locations Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Projects that are part of PKC’s ongoing operations as well as projects that have been committed for delivery with full funding combined with programme for delivery. For example: • Perth Transport Futures Phases 1, 2 and 3 • Continued operation of the bus services Public Realm Measures that aim to improve the liveability and enjoyability of cities, towns and rural villages across Perth and Kinross. For example: • Green and blue infrastructure • Spaces and opportunities for play • Connected neighbourhoods • Access to greenspaces and nature • Pocket places Accessibility and Inclusivity Initiatives and projects that aim to make PKC inclusive and accessible for everyone. For example: • Walkable and wheelable city, town and rural village centres • Access at public transport interchanges • Accessibility of buses and trains Innovation and Future Mobility Measures that aim to make use of digitalisation and emerging technologies, such as Mobility-As-A-Service, on-demand transport and cycle sharing. For example: • Rollout of broadband across PKC • Development of MaaS • Recharging and refuelling networks • Technological change across PKC Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Initiatives, communication campaigns and programmes that aim to raise awareness through promoting sustainable transport and behavioural change. For example: • Information and awareness • Skills training • Active travel school programmes • Workplace travel plans Page 167 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Mobility Strategy 30 Funding Opportunities Securing funding for the implementation of the Action Plan and associated initiatives will be pursued through various avenues, including government grants, public-private partnerships, and community initiatives. Identifying and leveraging available funding opportunities will be integral to sustaining our efforts and achieving long-term success. Project Management Effective project management techniques, such as adopting realistic timelines, managing resources and milestones, will be employed to ensure the smooth execution of the Action Plan. Regular meetings, progress updates, and performance assessments will be conducted to monitor project progress and address any challenges or obstacles that may arise. Implementation To implement this Action Plan, a designated action lead will be responsible for overseeing the review and reporting process of their action(s). The Mobility Working Group will provide guidance and oversight, ensuring that all relevant aspects are addressed during the reporting process. Regular communication and collaboration between stakeholders will be crucial to effectively execute the Action Plan and drive progress towards our objectives. Governance A governance structure will be established to oversee the implementation and evaluation of the Action Plan, with roles and responsibilities clearly defined for all stakeholders involved. The Mobility Working Group will serve as the primary governing body, providing strategic direction and guidance, while the Council and relevant committees will be responsible for executing large scale changes. Risk Management A proactive approach to risk management will be adopted to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that may impact the implementation and effectiveness of the Action Plan. Regular risk assessments will be conducted, and contingency plans will be developed to address any unforeseen challenges or disruptions. Additionally, ongoing monitoring and review processes will enable us to adapt and respond swiftly to changing circumstances, minimizing the impact of risks on our objectives and outcomes.© GettyImages Page 170 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 31 Monitoring and Evaluation To ensure the effective implementation and assessment of our Action Plan, we have devised a robust monitoring and evaluation framework in alignment with the Scotland Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). This framework encompasses two crucial forms of evaluation: process evaluation and outcome evaluation. Process Evaluation Regular and comprehensive reviews of the Action Plan will be conducted by a designated action lead on an interim basis. These reviews will encompass the development, design, delivery, risk assessment, financial implications, and other pertinent aspects of the plan, as stipulated by the Mobility Working Group, our governing body overseeing mobility initiatives. This structured approach guarantees transparency, accountability, and the ability to adapt to evolving circumstances. Outcome Evaluation Drawing from the principles outlined in STAG, Perth and Kinross Council has formulated SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Target) Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) to guide our efforts. Each TPO is characterised by specific baselines, measurable targets, and identified data gaps. The monitoring of TPOs will involve the utilisation of designated datasets. Bi-annual reviews of each TPO will be conducted by the Council, with a concise summary report presented to the relevant committee. This systematic and data-driven approach ensures informed decision-making, facilitates progress tracking, and enhances the effectiveness of our transportation planning endeavours. Figure 12: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan 1. Process Evaluation Have the actions been developed and delivered? Report quarterly to the Mobility Working Group 2. Outcome Evaluation Are we achieving the Transport Planning Objectives? Bi-annual reporting to nominated committee Page 171 of 302
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Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 32 Mobility Strategy Future Uncertainty Addressing future uncertainty is an integral part of the monitoring process following the adoption of the Mobility Strategy. These uncertainties, outlined in the Let’s Talk Transport report and Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy, encompass factors such as an aging population, the prevalence of home working, advancements in technology, shifts in transport policy, and alterations in local development plans. Monitoring these uncertainties is crucial as they can influence mobility patterns and impact the effectiveness of the Action Plan. The following Appendices include: Appendix 1: Let’s Talk Transport Main Issues Report Appendix 2: Strategic Environmental Assessment Appendix 3: Integrated Impact Assessment Appendix 4: Action Plan Methodology Appendix 5: Consultation Note Contact For further information, please visit the PKC Transportation and Development Team website Perth and Kinross Council or contact: TransportPlanning@pkc.gov.uk An easy read version is available on request, using the contact details. © GettyImages Page 172 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 1 Contents Mobility Strategy Action Plan 2 1. Introduction 3 1.1 Purpose of This Document 3 1.2 Policy Context 4 1.3 Perth and Kinross 5 1.4 Methodology 6 1.5 Document Structure 6 2. Developing the Action Plan 7 2.1 Case for Change 7 2.2 Transport Planning Objectives 8 2.3 Developing the Long List of Actions 10 2.4 Developing the Final List of Actions 11 2.5 Developing Themes 12 3. Action Plan 15 3.1 Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness 16 3.2 Accessibility and Inclusivity 18 3.3 Innovation and Future Mobility 20 3.4 Public Realm 22 3.5 Organisation, Planning and Regulations 24 3.6 Road Network 26 3.7 Sustainable Transport 28 3.8 Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery 32 4. Summary 34 5. Implementation Plan 36 Page 177 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 2 Mobility Strategy Action Plan Contents • Purpose of this Document • Policy Context • Perth and Kinross Transport Network • Methodology • Document Structure 1. Introduction • Case for Change • Transport Planning Objectives • Developing the Long List of Actions • Developing the Final List of Actions • Developing Themes • Public Consultation • Appraisal • Delivery Plan 2. Developing the Action Plan • Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness • Accessibility and Inclusivity • Innovation and Future Mobility • Public Realm • Organisation, Planning and Regulations • Road Network • Sustainable Transport • Business-as- Usual and Committed for Delivery 3. Action Plan • Summary 4. Summary • Final list of actions 5. Implementation Plan Page 178 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 3 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of This Document The Mobility Strategy sets out Perth and Kinross Council’s (PKC) vision for managing and developing the transport network. The Mobility Strategy considers all modes of transport, for the movement of goods and people, across PKC’s rural and urban settings, to help achieve national targets and local objectives. The Mobility Strategy sets out a vision for transformational change to transport across the region and ensure that the Council makes a full contribution to our climate change commitments and the transition to net zero carbon. This Action Plan has been developed in parallel with the Mobility Strategy and sets out how PKC, alongside working partners, will prioritise its capital investment over the next 15 years. The Mobility Strategy and Action Plan will be key in delivering two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change; and a stronger and greener economy. Figure 1: Perth and Kinross Council area with primary settlements, railway stations, strategic road nework and railway lines. Page 179 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 4 1.2 Policy Context The Mobility Strategy is one of three place-based strategies which shape how places develop over the long-term. This includes the Local Housing Strategy and the Local Development Plan 3. All three strategies aim to deliver PKC’s Corporate Plan vision for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities. It is crucial to emphasise that the Action Plan should not be viewed in isolation, but rather, as an integral component of the environment we live in, embracing a place-based perspective. The Mobility Strategy and Action Plan are designed to align with various national, regional and local strategies and policies. This includes alignment with the sustainable travel hierarchy, shown in Figure 2. The hierarchy promotes walking, cycling, public transport and bike, car and ride sharing in preference to single occupancy car use. A full comprehensive list of strategies and policies can be found in the Let’s Talk Transport Report. Figure 2: Sustainable travel hierarchy. Cycling Public Transport Taxis & shared transport Private car Walking and wheeling Page 180 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 5 1.3 Perth and Kinross Transport Network We use transport to access our daily activities of commuting to work or education, visiting friends and family, going shopping or attending healthcare appointments. Access improves our physical and mental wellbeing, supports our economy and enables tourism. However, to ensure that people can meet their daily needs and activities, access needs to be considered more broadly than only transport. For example, land-use and digital aspects have an influence on how far, if at all, people need to travel. The three aspects of access (see Figure 3), namely digital, transport and spatial, have been illustrated in the figure to the right. For each of the aspects, the figure lists responsibilities within the control of PKC and the responsibilities in the control of other working partners. PKC provides a range of transport services and supports other services by working with partners, including Transport Scotland, Regional Transport Partnerships, Network Rail and bus and rail operators. This Action Plan takes into account the mobility- focused services provided directly by PKC and those delivered in partnership. Figure 3: Three aspects of access: digital, transport and spatial. PKC Partners Online Services Mobile Broadband PKC Partners Active Travel Rail Bus Freight Parking Trunk Roads Local Roads PKC Partners Planning Residential Developments Social housing Commercial Developments SpatialTransport Digital Page 181 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 6 1.4 Methodology In its development, the Action Plan takes a whole place approach that, combined with the other core strategies, helps deliver the PKC Corporate Plan Vision. The Action Plan is supported by a robust appraisal methodology as presented in the steps opposite. The Action Plan has been developed and informed in line with best practice guidance, notably: • Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance 2008/2022 – to ensure that the plan is evidence-based and has been appraised in a consistent manner reflecting national, regional and local policies. • Local Transport Strategy Draft Guidance 2023 – to ensure that the plan allows people to access their daily activities through the transport system, the land-use system and digital connectivity. A detailed breakdown of the methodology employed to produce the plan can be found in Appendix 4 of the Mobility Strategy. 1.5 Document Structure This Action Plan document has been prepared in conjunction with the Mobility Strategy Policy Document and it has been structured around the methodology used in the preparation of the final list of actions. The remainder of this document is organised into the following chapters: • Chapter 2: Developing the Draft Action Plan – provides an overview of the rationale leading up to Action Plan. This covers the methodology steps one to eight as shown in Figure 4. • Chapter 3: Draft Action Plan – introduces the Action Plan comprising the final list of actions allocated to eight themes. • Chapter 4: Summary. • Chapter 5: Implementation Plan. Figure 4: Steps in Action Plan methodology. 1 Case for Change 2 Transport Planning Objectives 3 Developing the Long List of Actions 4 Developing the Final List of Actions 5 Action Plan 6 Public Consultation 7 Appraisal 8 Delivery Plan Page 182 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 7 2. Developing the Action Plan This chapter provides the methodology to the development of the Action Plan. 2.1 Case for Change To develop a robust evidence base to inform the Action Plan, extensive engagement initiatives have been conducted with various internal and external stakeholders. The Let’s Talk Transport Report carefully examines available data to identify problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross’s transport network. This report takes into consideration input from professional and civic stakeholders. Since the development of the Main Issues Report, data from the Big Place Conversation has supported the development of the Mobility Strategy. This gives us a full picture of the existing transport network. This understanding forms the basis for the Council’s case for change, justifying the need for improvements. All engagement undertaken as part of this case for change has been considered and utilised to develop the Action Plan. Summary of engagement for the Mobility Strategy Big Place Conversation: Engaged 1,259 participants through 121 events, comprising focused groups and area-based workshops, using place standard principles. Mobility Strategy Main Issues Report: Gathered 70 consultation responses. Elected Member Workshop: A dedicated Elected Members workshop on the Mobility Strategy and its key principles / objectives. Recurring Professional and Civic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with over 18 partners throughout key project stages (e.g. SEPA, NHS, Nature Scot, and Sustrans). Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy Public Opinion Research: Involved 1,069 participants, with 300 from Perth and Kinross. Page 183 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 8 2.2 Transport Planning Objectives 11 Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) have been developed. These frame the desired outcomes of the Mobility Strategy. The TPOs were developed and informed by: • National Transport Strategy 2 priorities • Regional Transport Strategy strategic objectives • PKC Corporate Plan priorities • Problems identified in the Let’s Talk Transport Report The Action Plan has been informed and developed in alignment with the 11 TPOs. The development of the TPOs has been discussed in more detail in the Mobility Strategy document. Figure 5: Process to develop Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives. NTS2 Priorities RTS Objectives PKC Coorporate Plan Priorities Existing Perth and Kinross Problems Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Each objective will form the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership. Page 184 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 9 Table 1: Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives. NTS2 Priorities TPO PKC - Transport Planning Objectives Reduce Inequalities 1 To improve the affordability of transport options across Perth and Kinross for all. 2 To improve the ability of rural communities and communities with protected characteristics to access jobs, education and services. Take Climate Action 3 To reduce CO2 emissions produced by transport across Perth and Kinross, by reducing car kilometres, decarbonising motorised transport and increasing the share of everyday journeys of people and goods by sustainable and active travel modes. 4 To improve climate resilience across Perth and Kinross’s transport network by reducing the impacts caused by extreme weather events. Helps deliver Inclusive economic growth 5 To support economic growth by improving the reliability and efficiency of Perth and Kinross’s transport network. 6 To support local development that encourages and facilitates local living and sustainable access, across Perth and Kinross, by achieving an increased active travel and public transport mode split to and from new developments. 7 To improve the capacity and reliability of alternative sustainable freight and logistic modes across Perth and Kinross. 8 To improve labour market access through sustainable transport, active travel, and digital opportunities, to and from Perth and Kinross. Improve our health and wellbeing 9 To improve road safety and perceived safety for all transport users across Perth and Kinross. 10 To improve physical; and mental health within Perth and Kinross through walking, wheeling and cycling. 11 To improve air quality across Perth and Kinross’s road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants. 11 Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Page 185 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 10 2.3 Developing the Long List of Actions A list of potential actions was developed through analysis of the problems and opportunities identified through engagement undertaken. This formed the case for change. This ensures that the Action Plan is promoting a problem-led and evidence-based approach. A number of national, regional and local policies and strategies were also reviewed to supplement and expand this list to create a robust and well evidenced long list of 234 actions. In line with Local Transport Strategy Guidance and ensuring that people have access to their daily activities, strategies should be framed more broadly. These should consider not only transport, but other non-transport approaches such as spatial and digital, known as Triple Access Planning. © GettyImages Digital Transport Spatial Figure 6: Three aspects of access. The Action Plan has been developed using this approach which considers actions relating to the transport system (physical mobility) as well as the land-use system (spatial proximity) and the telecommunications system (digital connectivity) which together constitutes a Triple Access System. A detailed breakdown of the methodology employed to produce the plan can be found in Appendix 4 of the Mobility Strategy. Page 186 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 11 2.4 Developing the Final List of Actions The Action Plan has been developed and informed in line with the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). STAG represents best practice guidance for transport appraisals and follows a structure and methodology that is consistent with the UK Government’s Green Book. The STAG methodology provides a robust framework to evaluate potential transport actions. STAG assessments are objective-led and seek to appraise projects and options against defined criteria. Each of the 234 actions in the long list were appraised against: • PKC’s 11 Transport Planning Objectives; • STAG Criteria; • Established national, regional and local policy objectives; and • Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability. 67 actions were sifted out of the long list as a result of this initial appraisal. This is due to not positively contributing to the appraisal criteria above, or due to being consolidated into another action to address overlaps and repetition. The final list of actions in the Action Plan is 167 actions. © Gunther Tschuch Page 187 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 12 2.5 Developing Themes Each of the 167 actions in the Action Plan have been grouped into one of 8 themes that best reflects what the action relates to, depending on mode or type of action. The themes are shown in Figure 7. The list of actions in the Action Plan is broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Each of the actions could potentially be allocated under numerous themes as there are inevitable interdependencies in the final list of actions. Therefore, it is possible that Strategic and Supporting Actions are not within the same theme. Timescales Given the scope and magnitude of the Action Plan, each action will be developed and implemented over a 15-year timeframe. Some actions will require business case development and be dependent on external funding, while others can be executed in the short term. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all actions per theme is shown in the table below. Timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered. Table 2: Number of actions per theme and feasible delivery timeline Overview of Actions Strategic Actions 47 Supporting Actions 120 Page 188 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 13 Figure 7: Themes for the Perth and Kinross Mobility Strategy Action Plan. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Measures that propose changes to current operations or fiscal measures that will incentivise sustainable transport use. This includes green procurement, development of strategies and plans and public transport pricing. For example: • Mode-specific strategies • Development planning • Traffic management • Parking regulation • Enforcement Road Network Measures and schemes that aim to retain climate resilient networks across PKC and reduce adverse effects on sustainable transport modes. For example: • Traffic safety schemes • Bus priority schemes • Flood protection schemes Sustainable Transport Measures and schemes that aim to improve the conditions and provide more space for sustainable travel across PKC to enable modal shift. For example: • Cycle parking • Safety on public transport • Park-and-Ride locations Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Projects that are part of PKC’s ongoing operations as well as projects that have been committed for delivery with full funding combined with programme for delivery. For example: • Perth Transport Futures Phases 1, 2 and 3 • Continued operation of the bus services Public Realm Measures that aim to improve the liveability and enjoyability of cities, towns and rural villages across Perth and Kinross. For example: • Green and blue infrastructure • Spaces and opportunities for play • Connected neighbourhoods • Access to greenspaces and nature • Pocket places Accessibility and Inclusivity Initiatives and projects that aim to make PKC inclusive and accessible for everyone. For example: • Walkable and wheelable city, town and rural village centres • Access at public transport interchanges • Accessibility of buses and trains Innovation and Future Mobility Measures that aim to make use of digitalisation and emerging technologies, such as Mobility-As-A-Service, on-demand transport and cycle sharing. For example: • Rollout of broadband across PKC • Development of MaaS • Recharging and refuelling networks • Technological change across PKC Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Initiatives, communication campaigns and programmes that aim to raise awareness through promoting sustainable transport and behavioural change. For example: • Information and awareness • Skills training • Active travel school programmes • Workplace travel plans Action Plan Summary Page 189 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 14 © GettyImages 2.6 Public Consultation In the summer of 2024 (28 May – 28 July), PKC undertook a public consultation exercise seeking feedback on the Draft Policy Document and Action Plan. The consultation questionnaire covered questions in relation to the Mobility Strategy, Transport Planning Objectives and Action Plan. During the consultation period, the Mobility Strategy gained 72 responses and led to adjustments and revisions to the Action Plan. For more information on the public consultation, refer to the Mobility Strategy Appendix 4: Action Plan Methodology Note and Appendix 5: Consultation Summary Note. 2.7 Appraisal After the public consultation period, further appraisal work was undertaken on the final list of actions. This involved a more detailed consideration and appraisal of the actions, including identification of indicative costs, potential funding sources, partners as well as action leads. For more information on the appraisal, refer to the Mobility Strategy Appendix 4: Action Plan Methodology Note. 2.8 Delivery Plan The Delivery Plan sets out a bank of actions for delivery over the lifespan of the Mobility Strategy. A range of funding sources will be required to support the delivery of the Action Plan. Therefore, the Delivery Plan also provides indicative scales of cost and identifies potential funding sources for the delivery of the actions. In addition, not all actions within the Action Plan are solely within the remit of PKC and therefore successful delivery of the actions will involve a number of existing and new partnerships. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 14 Page 190 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 15 3. Action Plan This chapter introduces the final list of actions for the Mobility Strategy, and is divided by the 8 themes introduced above. This chapter will introduce only the strategic actions and visualise them. While some actions have been given an indicative location, some of the actions are council-wide and cannot be related to one geographic location in which case, they have been centred on the map. The final list of 167 actions can be found at the end of this document together with their theme, timescale, cost category and potential partners. © Arup Page 191 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 16 3.1 Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Actions under Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness are initiatives, communication campaigns and skills development programmes that aim to raise awareness and change travel behaviour. This is by promoting a shift towards more sustainable modes of transport and ensuring that everyone has the required skills and knowledge to embrace these modes. This includes increasing awareness of the revised 2022 Highway Code that gives pedestrians priority when using the footpath, shared spaces and crossing the road. 3.1.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.1.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Strategic Actions 73 Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of the Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework, and subsequently increase the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes. 116 Deliver a behaviour change programme that improves access to bikes for all (including adapted bicycles, e-cycles and cycle share) and provides schools, workplaces, communities and disadvantaged groups with the confidence and skills to cycle, such that they can make use of new or existing active travel infrastructure. 149 Continue to work with local communities, key stakeholders and resilience groups in the co-design of projects to build better places together, while seeking to expand the range and number of opportunities for co-design by making use of external funding sources. Short (1-4 years) 26 Medium (4-8 years) 0 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 26 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 23 Page 192 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 18 3.2 Accessibility and Inclusivity Actions under the theme of Accessibility and Inclusivity are initiatives and projects that aim to make PKC accessible for everyone. This can be by retrofitting and removing barriers in the existing infrastructure and ensuring that any new piece of infrastructure takes into consideration the needs of underrepresented groups, such as the elderly, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. 3.2.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.2.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Accessibility and Inclusivity Strategic actions 118 Provide access for all at public transport interchanges, supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. Roll out a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within bus stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations and stops or, where needed, construction of new facilities. 124 Work with partners to improve vehicle accessibility and the integration of buses and trains by increasing the space to accommodate persons with disabilities, reduced mobility, prams and/or cycles. 219 Conduct an accessibility audit on all connections between key local services. The audit should focus on the experiences of underrepresented groups, such as older people, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. Provide improvements that meet inclusive design standards for primary facilities and ancillary infrastructure. Short (1-4 years) 3 Medium (4-8 years) 7 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 10 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 6 Page 194 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 19 Figure 9: Strategic actions within the theme Accessibility and Inclusivity. Accessibility and Inclusivity Strategic actions 232 Support partners to improve the access for all at public transport interchanges supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. With partners, deliver a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within railway stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations or, where needed, construction of new facilities. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 19 232 232 232 232 232 232 124 118 Page 195 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 20 3.3 Innovation and Future Mobility Actions under Innovation and Future Mobility include measures that aim to make use of digitalisation and emerging technologies, such as Mobility-As-A-Service, on-demand transport and cycle sharing to encourage modal shift towards more sustainable modes of transport. Through triple access planning (see page 10), especially digital innovation, the schemes also enable connectivity, while reducing the need to travel. 3.3.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.3.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Innovation and Future Mobility Strategic Actions 37 Encourage, promote and facilitate the roll out of digital infrastructure, such as fast broadband/5G across PKC and particularly in rural areas and those on low incomes in line with PKC Digital Strategy. 55 Support partners to develop and roll out Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). 119 Support the decarbonisation of Perth and Kinross’ transport network by ensuring there are new and expanding recharging / refuelling networks as well as technological change. Short (1-4 years) 12 Medium (4-8 years) 8 Long (8-15 years) 3 Total number of actions 23 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 20 Page 196 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 22 3.4 Public Realm The theme ‘public realm’ includes measures that aim to promote more sustainable modes of transport by improving the liveability and enjoyability of public realm and connecting neighbourhoods in Perth and Kinross. For example actions under the theme include improving access to greenspaces and making connections to blue and green infrastructure, improving the look and feel of places, and facilitating opportunities for play, recreation and sports. 3.4.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.4.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Public Realm Strategic Actions 111 Deliver connected neighbourhoods within towns and cities to better achieve connected and more accessible communities following the 20-minute neighbourhood concept, so that as many people as possible can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable walk, wheel or cycle of their home. 159 Develop a rural approach/equivalent to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept in and around villages and towns to enhance local accessibility, help tackle societal causes of inequality, and reduce social isolation and loneliness. 161 Protect and incorporate green infrastructure within all new infrastructure schemes and developments, capitalising on opportunities across Perth and Kinross to promote active travel and make connections where possible to blue and green networks to provide a multifunctional network with multiple benefits for climate and nature. Short (1-4 years) 7 Medium (4-8 years) 2 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 9 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 6 Page 198 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 24 3.5 Organisation, Planning and Regulations Organisation, Planning and Regulations actions are measures that propose changes to current operations and planning for mobility in PKC, as well as fiscal measures that will incentivise sustainable transport use. This includes green procurement, development of strategies and plans and public transport pricing. Other actions under this theme includes the development and updating of various strategies and plans that enable the shift towards more sustainable mobility in Perth and Kinross. These actions include, for instance, strategies on active travel, public transport, electric vehicle infrastructure as well as freight, logistics and deliveries. 3.5.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.5.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: • Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs • Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 11 Update the existing Active Travel Strategy that works for everyone in line with Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023). This will adopt and combine the vision and objectives of the Mobility Strategy, Tactran’s emerging regional active travel network, and the Perth Cycle Network Masterplan to complement the radial sustainable corridors to and from Perth City. Support also, the development of local masterplans to present local aspirations, such as Kinross Active Travel Masterplan. 27 Finalise and deliver an EV Infrastructure Strategy that will include on and off-street charging infrastructure and develop a private/ public partnership for delivery and operation. 35 Develop a Strategic Parking Policy to align with the Mobility Strategy’s vision and objectives that will assess utilisation, integration, parking provision, demand, safety and sustainable transport alternatives. The high-level strategic framework will enable strategic, tactical and operational decisions on parking arrangements to be undertaken using an evidence-based decision-making process. The Parking Policy may include, for instance, guidance on cycle parking requirements and appropriate storage types, and reduction in car parking requirements for new developments. Short (1-4 years) 29 Medium (4-8 years) 5 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 34 Strategic Actions 10 Supporting Actions 24 Page 200 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 25 Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 42 Explore new bus powers (Transport Act 2019) to meet the needs of residents and visitors for bus services across the council area. The interventions may include council-run bus services, franchised bus services or the council entering into Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators in the area. Engage with residents and visitors to better understand where intervention is needed most. 59 Promote/support community funding opportunities that allow for local projects to be delivered by Communities for Communities to promote and deliver investment in public and private services in communities. 60 Update the Council’s Corporate Travel Plan update to align with the Mobility Strategy’s vision and objectives to promote the Council as an exemplary organisation in relation to active travel and public transport individually as well as part of MaaS. 67 Work with partners to ensure public transport is affordable to all, specifically for deprived communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 153 Ensure developments consider place and prioritise the needs of people before the movement of motor vehicles in line with national and local design guidance. This includes prioritising sustainable and active travel choices, and including fully accessible paths and routes which are well connected with the wider environment beyond the site boundary. 187 Work with Tactran’s Regional Freight Quality Partnership to develop a Freight, Logistics and Deliveries Plan to ensure that logistics and distribution networks move goods efficiently and sustainably to businesses and consumers. This may include, for instance, exploring the role of consolidation centres along the strategic road corridors. 188 Develop a Public Transport Strategy to guide the development of the public transport system across the region for the benefit of those visiting, working and living in Perth and Kinross. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 25 © Arup Page 201 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 26 3.6 Road Network Measures within the theme ‘Road Network’ include actions that aim to retain climate resilient networks across PKC, and reducing adverse effects on sustainable transport modes. These measures include, for instance, prioritisation of buses on roads, improving road safety through speed limit reductions and implementing traffic calming measures. 3.6.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.6.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Road Network Strategic Actions 32 Together with partners, continue to inspect, maintain and improve road structures across Perth and Kinross to retain climate resilient networks. 84 Continue to develop and implement bus priority measures. Measures may include infrastructural improvements as well as enforcement of traffic regulations to facilitate the provision of efficient bus service with improved journey times. 121 Support partners to deliver measures to reduce the adverse effects of trunk road traffic on people walking, wheeling and cycling in those communities that have a trunk road passing through them by, for example, reducing traffic speed, improving the width and quality of paths and upgrading road crossing facilities. 189 Conduct a traffic safety audit on all major roads and across all settlements larger than 1,000 residents, within 5km of schools carrying out improvements based on the findings. Short (1-4 years) 7 Medium (4-8 years) 3 Long (8-15 years) 4 Total number of actions 14 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 10 Page 202 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 28 3.7 Sustainable Transport Actions under ‘Sustainable Transport’ include measures and schemes that aim to improve the conditions and provide more space for sustainable travel across Perth and Kinross to enable modal shift. Measures include, for example, the re-allocation of road space towards sustainable modes transport, installation of cycle parking and exploring the potential for new park-and-ride facilities outwith town centres. 3.7.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.7.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 1 Continue the roll-out of the Perth People Place Programme to develop sustainable and active travel corridors within local communities. 2 Make improvements within Perth City Centre to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improve sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. 12 Continue to improve on- and off-street public and residential cycle parking across village, town and city centres. Ensure that cycle parking is secure and if feasible, covered. Secure cycle parking should accommodate various cycles, such as cargobikes, tricycles, wide-tyred cycles, cycles with trailers in addition to providing facilities for storing accessories, such as saddlebags and helmets during the duration of parking to encourage linked trips by active modes. Short (1-4 years) 19 Medium (4-8 years) 12 Long (8-15 years) 4 Total number of actions 35 Strategic Actions 11 Supporting Actions 24 Page 204 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 30 A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 30 Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 41 Work with bus partners to improve safety on public transport. This may include enhanced provision of lighting and CCTV on vehicles and at key interchanges and along corridors to increase the perception of safety and encourage modal shift. 75 Work with partners to improve access to healthcare and social services for those in the lowest SIMD datazones, rural communities and over-65s through improving public transport frequency, affordability and connectivity to healthcare facilities. 88 Support the provision of new, relocated and enhanced train stations where this will improve access to the rail network and improve integration within the area being served. 117 Support a programme of improvements, such as junction upgrades and permissible speed increases, to achieve journey time improvements and line capacity increases for passenger and freight services in line with STPR2 Tay Cities recommendations and Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan. Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 173 Explore potential for parking areas outwith town centres across Perth and Kinross, including Park-and-Ride / Park-and-Choose. 209 Work with bus companies to improve the experience within bus stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. 231 Make improvements within town and village centres to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improve sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. 234 Work with rail companies to improve the experience within train stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 30 Page 206 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 32 3.8 Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery All actions within the Draft Action Plan can be allocated to at least one of the above themes. However, there are also projects within the Council’s statutory functions. As such, they form a part of the Council’s existing operations that should be continued wherever possible in order to ensure continued functioning of the Perth and Kinross transport network. There are also projects that have been committed for delivery with full funding combined with a programme for delivery. Although there are only few projects meeting this criterion, it is also important to list them to ensure their timely delivery. 3.8.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.8.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Actions 48 Continually assess air quality across Perth and Kinross to assess any necessary mitigation measures, such as Low Emission Zones. 186 Continue to implement the Council’s newly adopted Corporate Asset Management Policy (CAM Framework January 2024). 223 Continue to monitor and model traffic flows across Perth City to understand the impacts of new developments and traffic management alterations on air quality, and look for opportunities to align with the regional model. 225 Following the completion of Perth Transport Futures Phase 1 in 2019, complete Phase 2 (‘Destiny Bridge’ and accompanying infrastructure) and Phase 3 (Bertha Park North Link). 226 Ensure the continued operation of the public transport system to meet the needs of the residents and visitors across Perth and Kinross. 227 Continue to ensure that, at minimum, the designs for transport developments meet standards and the National Roads Development Guide (NRDG). Short (1-4 years) 15 Medium (4-8 years) 0 Long (8-15 years) 1 Total number of actions 16 Strategic Actions 9 Supporting Actions 7 Page 208 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 33 Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Actions 228 Continue the roll out of network improvements as part of Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes. 229 Continue to develop and deliver the implementation of on-going behaviour change initiatives, for example through supporting the People and Place Programme. Initiatives could include, for instance, community engagement (Bikeability Officer, Community Active Travel Coordinator), bus improvement (Real Time Passenger Information screens and free bus days), and marketing and promotion activities with communities, workplaces and schools. 230 Continue to support and work alongside partners such as Network Rail, Sustrans, and Tactran to help operate and enhance existing transportation systems. 33 186 225 48 A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 227226 229228 230 Figure 14: Strategic actions within the theme Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery. 223 Page 209 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 34 4. Summary This document has explained the development of the Action Plan as part of PKC’s Mobility Strategy and presented the final list of actions. The Action Plan sets out a bank of actions that can be delivered over the lifespan of the Mobility Strategy in an effective, coordinated and cost- effective manner to support future delivery, the Implementation Plan has been collated to provide more information on the actions, such as indicative costs, funding sources and partners. The majority of strategic actions and corresponding supporting actions can be developed by a singular team at the Council, inter-departmental collaboration will be needed to ensure delivery in an effective and co- ordinated manner. The Mobility Strategy sets out a vision for transformational change to transport across the region and ensures that the Council makes a full contribution to our climate change commitments and the transition to net zero carbon. An aspirational transport network for Perth City has been visualised overleaf in Figure 15. © GettyImages A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 34 Page 210 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 36 5. Implementation Plan This is the Implementation Plan with the final list of all 167 actions resulting from the appraisal of the long list of 234 actions. The list is organised to show the 47 strategic actions with their supporting actions. Each action is accompanied by the allocated theme, timescale, indicative cost, potential funding sources and partners for the delivery. Not all actions IDs are present in the tables below due to some actions being sifted out throughout the appraisal process. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 1 Continue the roll-out of the Perth People Place Programme to develop sustainable and active travel corridors within local communities - piloted by the Dunkeld Road Corridor. Corridors to be considered: Glasgow Road Dundee Road Edinburgh Road Perth Road (Scone to Perth) Sustainable Transport Medium High Sustrans, Transport Scotland Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 2 Make improvements within the Perth City Centre ring road to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improve sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Innovate UK, Sustrans, Tactran, Tay Cities Region Deal, Transport Scotland PKC Page 212 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 37 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 11 Update the existing Active Travel Strategy that works for everyone in line with Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023). This will adopt and combine the vision and objectives of the Mobility Strategy, Tactran’s emerging regional active travel network, and the Perth Cycle Network Masterplan to complement the radial sustainable corridors to and from Perth City. Support also, the development of local masterplans to present local aspirations, such as Kinross Active Travel Masterplan. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Community Development Trusts, Sustrans, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 14 Assess and review Core Path Plan path assets and deliver a programme of improvements. Sustainable Transport Long High Paths for All, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran Page 213 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 38 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 17 Work alongside partners Tactran to design and develop or improve the regional active travel network to connect Perth and Kinross with other regions, cities and major gateways using high quality active travel infrastructure that segregates users form busy roads and makes use of quiet roads where appropriate. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Long Very High Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran 18 Support partners in the delivery of National Cycle Network enhancements to ensure they work for everyone. Sustainable Transport Medium Low Sustrans, Transport Scotland Sustrans 72 Provide high quality and inclusive (i.e. safe, segregated, direct) active travel infrastructure, focusing on the delivery of active freeways between Perth City Centre / rural areas to employment, health facilities, services, leisure and tourism activities, to encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle more often. Sustainable Transport Medium Very High Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Development Trusts, Community Councils, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Sustrans, Tactran Page 214 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 39 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 91 Expand the Green Route Networks by increasing the number of shared use paths, safer crossing locations and cycle parking. Green Route infrastructure provides walking and cycling friendly road links on narrow country roads between communities with reduced speed limits to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. Sustainable Transport Medium High Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, Tactran, Transport Scotland Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Transport Scotland 92 Develop an Active Travel Monitoring Plan to collect qualitative and quantitative data on active travel in Perth and Kinross. Monitor the outputs to evaluate the impact of active travel investment and levels of cycling to embed learning in future decisions and schemes. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC 98 Support and promote a toolkit for schools and Parent Councils to set-up and coordinate bike-trains and walking-buses easily and effectively. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Parent Councils, Schools 99 Advertise health walks and other programmes to support people who are less confident about walking or cycling, and work with Live Active Leisure and Sustrans to support the projects they undertake in this area. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Live Active Leisure, Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Sustrans Page 215 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 40 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 115 Deliver improved and safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes to primary and secondary schools, created through a comprehensive package of behavioural change measures and local infrastructure schemes. Sustainable Transport Short High Sustrans, Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools, Tactran 146 Improve/provide active travel crossings that can accommodate cycling over the River Tay. Sustainable Transport Long High Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Sustrans, Tactran 147 Review National Cycle Network (NCN) and NCN Development Plan (NDP) intersecting with Perth & Kinross Council to explore feasibility options to connect NCN routes. Sustainable Transport Short Low Sustrans Sustrans, Tactran 195 Conduct a review of signage in relation to existing active travel routes (e.g. NCN, core paths) and signposting to key amenities/ services/ attractions/ gateways. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Sustrans Sustrans 196 Explore the feasibility and identify appropriate locations for implementing Cycle Streets (i.e. prioritisation of cycle users within a mixed street environment with motor traffic to be treated as ‘guests’) and/or Filtered Streets (i.e. filtered access for motor traffic while delivering permeable access for walking, wheeling and cycling) to encourage active travel. Road Network Short Low Sustrans PKC Page 216 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 41 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 199 Explore the feasibility and support delivery of expanding the network of long-distance off-road shared paths for commuting and recreational travel. This may include the review of, for example, Countryside Trust's active travel projects and re-utilisation of disused railway lines for walking, wheeling and cycling, particularly between rural settlements. Sustainable Transport Short Low Sustrans, Transport Scotland Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 12 Continue to improve on- and off-street public and residential cycle parking across village, town and city centres. Ensure that cycle parking is secure and if feasible, covered. Secure cycle parking should accommodate various cycles, such as cargobikes, tricycles, wide-tyred cycles, cycles with trailers in addition to providing facilities for storing accessories, such as saddlebags and helmets during the duration of parking to encourage linked trips by active modes. Sustainable Transport Short Low Cycling Scotland, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Sustrans, Tactran Page 217 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 42 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 27 Finalise and deliver an EV Infrastructure Strategy that will include on and off-street charging infrastructure and develop a private/public partnership for delivery and operation. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Transport Scotland ChargePlace Scotland, Community Development Trusts, Community Councils, Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 207 Together with partners, explore the feasibility of providing secure off-street cycle parking at public transport stops and stations. Secure cycle parking should accommodate various cycles, such as cargobikes, tricycles, wide-tyred cycles, cycles with trailers in addition to providing facilities for storing accessories, such as saddlebags and helmets during the duration of parking to encourage linked trips by active modes. Sustainable Transport Short Low Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Tactran Bus Operators, Network Rail Page 218 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 43 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 138 Explore the provision of electric car club vehicles (and associated charging infrastructure) as part of new housing developments. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Medium Private Developer Contributions Car Club Operators, Energy Providers, Private Developers, Tactran 141 Enable inclusion of an electric car sharing vehicle at the site of any significant charging infrastructure. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Medium Car Club Operators, Energy Saving Trust Car Club Operators, ChargePlace Scotland, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 32 Together with partners, continue to inspect, maintain and improve road structures across Perth and Kinross to retain climate resilient networks. Road Network Short Very High Transport Scotland Transport Scotland, Road Operating Companies ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 28 Develop an asset management platform (e.g. a mapping tool), used to highlight the status of the road network, allowing for a clear and prioritised programme of work that can be well communicated and easily shared. This will help find coworking opportunities, optimise them, and minimise disturbance to existing live network. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC Page 219 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 44 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 31 Encourage sustainable procurement options for large maintenance contracts. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC 33 Together with partners, continue to develop and deliver Flood Protection Schemes (FPS) under the Flood Risk Management Strategy - Tay Local Plan District to reduce flood risk across the identified vulnerable areas. Ensure to consider transport network resilience and accessibility issues as well as dwelling flooding. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Very High Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water 148 Ensure new / improved infrastructure avoids increasing flood risk and reduces risk of flooding. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Very High Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water Page 220 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 45 * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 150 Integrate sustainable urban drainage systems in design and placemaking to reduce surface water flooding/run- off. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Private Developer Contributions, Scottish Government Private Developers, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water 221 Support Transport Scotland on the delivery of STPR2 recommendation 31 to adapt trunk roads and motorways to the impacts of climate change to improve network safety, reliability and resilience. STPR2 recommends building on existing evidence around vulnerable locations to develop a fuller picture of those areas on the trunk road and motorway network most at risk of disruption due to weather events. This would provide a basis for identifying, prioritising and implementing improvements. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Transport Scotland Page 221 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 46 * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 222 Support Transport Scotland on the delivery of Support STPR2 recommendation 32 to improve reliability, resilience and safety by renewing and refurbishing trunk roads and motorways. STPR2 recommends continued and increased investment in the trunk road and motorway network over and above current maintenance levels to keep the network reliable and resilient for road users. Potential measures would include, but are not limited to, carriageway and structure schemes, strengthening of major bridges, removal of accessibility barriers and development of integrated transport plans. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Transport Scotland 224 Ensure that the access of agricultural traffic is duly considered in infrastructure projects. Road Network Short Medium Transport Scotland Transport Scotland Page 222 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 47 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 35 Develop a Strategic Parking Policy to align with the Mobility Strategy's vision and objectives that will assess utilisation, integration, parking provision, demand, safety and sustainable transport alternatives. The high- level strategic framework will enable strategic, tactical and operational decisions on parking arrangements to be undertaken using an evidence-based decision- making process. The Parking Policy may include, for instance, guidance on cycle parking requirements and appropriate storage types, and car parking requirements for new developments. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 36 Implement and enforce pavement parking in line with the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC Only PKC 190 Explore potential of removing, reducing, reallocating on- and off-street parking across Perth and Kinross to create space for sustainable and active travel and public realm. Public Realm Short Low Sustrans PKC 204 Review the pricing of parking across Perth and Kinross. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC Page 223 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 48 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 37 Encourage, promote and facilitate the roll out of digital infrastructure, such as fast broadband/5G across PKC and particularly in rural areas and those on low incomes in line with PKC Digital Strategy. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Low* Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Tay Cities Region ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 39 Support trialling and the adoption of innovative technologies and techniques in line with Mobility Strategy objectives, improving digital accessibility and thus promoting and delivering investment in public and private sector services. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Tay Cities Region 61 Continue to support hybrid working, encouraging online video conferencing/training/meetings, reducing the need to travel for work, and continue to provide the digital services required. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region, Workplaces - Medium (50- 249 employees) and Large (>250 employees) * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 224 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 49 * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 41 Work with bus partners to improve safety on public transport. This may include enhanced provision of lighting and CCTV on vehicles and at key interchanges and along corridors to increase the perception of safety and encourage modal shift. Sustainable Transport Medium Medium Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Network Rail, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 151 Work with broadband providers to develop affordable, sustainable internet access, and with partners such as social housing providers and caregivers, provide the residents with training and support to develop basic digital skills to facilitate reduction in travel demand in relation to employment and services. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Medium* Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Social Housing Providers, Tay Cities Region Page 225 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 50 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 42 Explore new bus powers (Transport Act 2019) to meet the needs of residents and visitors for bus services across the council area. The interventions may include council-run bus services, franchised bus services or the council entering into Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators in the area. Engage with residents and visitors to better understand where intervention is needed most. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 40 Lobby for central government ring fenced funding to improve Local Bus Services and to protect lifeline services. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC only Tactran 43 Encourage, support and promote Community Bus Partnerships and Transport Services across Perth and Kinross to provide a secure and direct transport option for older people and those with reduced mobility or disability. Services may include dial-a-bus services, Community Bike Hubs, community minibuses and existing schemes, such as the Glenfarg Community Transport Group. Sustainable Transport Short Low Paths for All Open Fund, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Community Transport Association, CoMo UK, Tactran Liftshare 177 Work with bus service providers to provide hopper bus services around towns and settlements to increase direct connectivity to key amenities and services. Sustainable Transport Short High Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Community Transport Groups Page 226 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 51 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 48 Continually assess air quality across Perth and Kinross to assess any necessary mitigation measures, such as Low Emission Zones. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 180 Ensure there is a sufficient number of voluntary or paid bus drivers for community run buses in rural communities. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators, Community Transport Groups, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 47 Continue to enforce anti-idling. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC 164 Keep the City Centre Traffic Management Review under continual review. The Council's Traffic and Environmental Teams will liaise regularly to discuss the effects of component measures of the CCTMR on air quality. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC Page 227 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 52 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 55 Support partners to develop and roll out Mobility-as-a- Service (MaaS). Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low* Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NHS Tayside, SEStran, Tactran * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 44 Improve access to bikes for everyone by exploring an e-bike share scheme by public or private operators, or by providing support to community action groups. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low Cycle Sharing Scheme Operators Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Cycle Sharing Scheme Operators 45 Support and encourage partners and communities to establish Car Clubs. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low PKC Only Community Councils, Car Club Operators, Community Development Trusts Page 228 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 53 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 110 Work with partners to develop smart, integrated ticketing and payment services, to modernise, simplify and enable convenience for passengers accessing public transport. Provide alternatives (for example, physical ticket machines) for those without digital access at key public transport interchanges. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Tactran, Transport Scotland 137 Work with regional partners to pilot integrated parking and charging payments through an integrated mobility platform. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Medium Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Private Parking Providers, Tactran 139 Engage with car club operators to address barriers to greater levels of uptake, e.g. dependence on back-to- base model. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low Car Club Operators Car Club Operators, Tactran 166 Assess the potential options for smart parking to facilitate effective location of available parking spaces, and in doing so, reduce adverse impacts on congestion and air quality. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Private Parking Providers, Tactran Page 229 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 54 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 59 Promote/support community funding opportunities that allow for local projects to be delivered by Communities for Communities to promote and deliver investment in public and private services in communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Paths for All, Scottish Government, Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 58 Support communities to develop Community Action Plans which consider transport on a local scale, allowing for a programme of public-led and community-led projects to be adopted, optimising opportunities from a variety of funding streams. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Paths for All, Scottish Government, Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts Page 230 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 55 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 60 Update the Council's Corporate Travel Plan update to align with the Mobility Strategy's vision and objectives to promote the Council as an exemplary organisation in relation to active travel and public transport individually as well as part of MaaS. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 152 Grow network of Community Climate Action Hubs, supporting local communities to develop place-based approaches to reduce emissions and become more climate resilient. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low National Centre for Resilience, Scottish Government Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Tayside Local Resilience Partnership ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 52 Continue to encourage and promote the Council's car pool scheme as well as optimise the service’s convenience. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Tactran Liftshare Page 231 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 56 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 67 Work with partners to ensure public transport is affordable to all, specifically for deprived communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC Only Bus Operators ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 62 Internally promote the Council's Low Carbon Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only PKC 100 Achieve Cycle Scotland’s Cycle Friendly status as an employer and advocate that other employers as well as primary and secondary schools also achieve this status. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Schools, Workplaces Page 232 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 57 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 57 Continue to subsidise and review Free Bus Travel schemes: 1) during the lead-up to Christmas and 2) on the first Saturday of the month during Financial Year 2024-2025, to encourage and promote public transport. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC only Bus Operators 85 Explore the potential for providing further discounted travel schemes to support making travel more affordable. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Bus Operators, Tactran 107 Work with partners to undertake a Fair Fares Review (in line with National review) to ensure a sustainable and integrated approach to public transport fares. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 201 Work with communities to provide support in the process for applying for an under 22's bus pass. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Community Councils, Community Development Trusts Page 233 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 58 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 73 Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of the Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework, and subsequently increase the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Paths for All, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Community Organisations, NHS Tayside, Schools, Tactran, Travel Know How Scotland, Workplaces ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 63 Promote Liftshare Scheme through social media and communication platforms. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Liftshare, Tactran 64 Promote 'Love My Bus' campaign through social media and council communication platforms. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Transform Scotland Page 234 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 59 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 76 Provide comprehensive cycle training for vulnerable groups at all life stages in accordance with the Council's Active Travel Strategy, including learning to ride in pre-school, learning to ride on-road through school Bikeability training, and for adults of all ages, including cycle awareness training. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, Tactran 89 Provide accurate and accessible travel information that is up-to-date and comprehensive including routes, journey times, timetables, costs and facilities for all modes. Travel information should be available in both paper-based and digital formats. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Bus Operators, Rail Operators 96 Disseminate information and maps of cycle and walking routes throughout Perth and Kinross online and in print format. Include locations of the Green Route Network, cycle rack locations and other active travel networks. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Community Councils, Sustrans, Tactran 97 Work with schools to encourage them to have up-to- date Travel Plans, and continue to provide support to schools for implementation of the actions within them. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools 101 Encourage all secondary schools to promote active travel to their pupils and expand the role of I Bike or other similar projects, to facilitate cycling by secondary school children to and from school as well as for leisure. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools Page 235 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 60 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 75 Work with partners to improve access to healthcare and social services for those in the lowest SIMD datazones, rural communities and over-65s through improving public transport frequency, affordability and connectivity to healthcare facilities. Sustainable Transport Medium High Private Developer Contributions, Scottish Government, Tactran Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Private Developers, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 102 Promote Park & Stride sites at schools and seek to encourage parents/guardians/carers to utilise these locations rather than parking at the school gate. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools 140 Engage with car club operators to improve information (including in-vehicle information) on using electric club vehicles. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Car Club Operators Car Club Operators, Tactran 163 Work with regional partners to further encourage development and employee use of Green Travel Plans in large workplaces. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Tactran, Workplaces - Large (>250 employees) Page 236 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 61 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 158 With partners, promote the health benefits of outdoor recreation and GP-led green health referrals. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Funding sources to be explored Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Forestry 168 Establish Tayside Physical Activity and Green Health Network with partners to develop pathways to support people to be active in their own community. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Funding sources to be explored Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Live Active Leisure, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Forestry Page 237 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 62 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 84 Continue to develop and implement bus priority measures. Measures may include infrastructural improvements as well as enforcement of traffic regulations to facilitate the provision of efficient bus service with improved journey times. Road Network Medium Very High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 169 Provide access for everyone to activities prescribed by social prescribers and link social prescribers to GP practices. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low NHS Tayside Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Live Active Leisure, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Forestry 179 Improve access for emergency health care in rural areas where there is concern for the journey time for ambulances and the lack of doctors in the area. Road Network Short High Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership Page 238 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 63 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 88 Support the provision of new, relocated and enhanced train stations where this will improve access to the rail network and improve integration within the area being served. Sustainable Transport Long High* Transport Scotland Network Rail, ScotRail, Transport Scotland ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 111 Deliver connected neighbourhoods within towns and cities to better achieve connected and more accessible communities following the 20-minute neighbourhood concept, so that as many people as possible can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable walk, wheel or cycle of their home. Public Realm Medium High Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Development Trusts, Community Councils ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 10 Support partners with the development of the Perth Railway Masterplan, encourage the integration of the bus station and other sustainable and active travel modes. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Network Rail, Tay Cities Region Deal Network Rail, Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 239 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 64 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 68 Create walkable and wheelable city centres and rural village centres with strategic connections. Early collaboration with accessibility groups should be carried out to ensure designs/interventions are fully accessible. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High Private Developer Contributions, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Sustrans, Tactran 172 Develop pocket places in key areas with cycle infrastructure and maps / area information, and public transport timetables. Public Realm Short Medium Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts 176 Improve connections between village/town centres and greenspaces to encourage locally made active travel trips for the benefit of recreation, health and wellbeing and local economy. Public Realm Medium Low Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland 181 Explore feasibility to pedestrianise village, town and city centres on a permanent/seasonal basis to create more liveable and accessible centres for both residents and visitors, and to boost local economy. Public Realm Short Low Sustrans Sustrans, Transport Scotland Page 240 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 65 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 116 Deliver a behaviour change programme that improves access to bikes for all (including adapted bicycles, e-cycles and cycle share) and provides schools, workplaces, communities and disadvantaged groups with the confidence and skills to cycle, such that they can make use of new or existing active travel infrastructure. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Medium Tactran Community Councils, Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools, Tactran, Workplaces ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 206 Integrate art and design within projects to encourage active travel and enhance public realm by, for example, exploring ways to incorporate it into empty spaces, into navigation/wayfinding, and at public transport interchanges. Public Realm Short Medium Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland PKC Page 241 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 66 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 118 Provide access for all at public transport interchanges, supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. Roll out a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within bus stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations and stops or, where needed, construction of new facilities. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 19 Conduct audits of bus stop and bus interchange accessibility and security and support partners to deliver a programme of improvements to enable increased use and modal shift. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 117 Support a programme of improvements, such as junction upgrades and permissible speed increases, to achieve journey time improvements and line capacity increases for passenger and freight services in line with STPR2 Tay Cities recommendations and Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan. Sustainable Transport Medium Low* Transport Scotland Network Rail, Rail Operators, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 242 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 67 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 119 Support the decarbonisation of Perth and Kinross' transport network by ensuring there are new and expanding recharging / refuelling networks as well as technological change. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Very High Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Energy Providers, Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 25 Support Transport Scotland and partners in the decarbonisation of Scotland's passenger rail services by 2035. Innovation and Future Mobility Long Medium* Scottish Government Energy providers, Network Rail, Rail operators, Scottish Government, Tactran, Transport Scotland 46 Support taxi and private hire fleets to decarbonise and move towards a low carbon fleet. Innovation and Future Mobility Long Low* Energy Saving Trust, Transport Scotland, Scottish Government Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Taxi and Private Hire Fleet Operators 53 Invest in a sustainable/low-carbon council fleet, including charging/fuelling infrastructure. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Energy Providers, Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 243 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 68 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 54 Support partners in exploring hydrogen vehicles and refuelling facilities through the Tactran and Tayside Hydrogen Project. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Low* Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal, Transport Scotland Tactran, Tay Cities Region 56 Support bus operators to decarbonise bus services, with consideration to charging infrastructure and fleet. Innovation and Future Mobility Long Low* Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Bus Operators 142 Continue to participate and support in Tactran's Regional EV Steering Group forum to share data and learning from EV deployment to accelerate the transition and identify barriers to adoption. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only Tactran Regional EV Steering Group * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 121 Support partners to deliver measures to reduce the adverse effects of trunk road traffic on people walking, wheeling and cycling in those communities that have a trunk road passing through them by, for example, reducing traffic speed, improving the width and quality of paths and upgrading road crossing facilities. Road Network Medium Medium* Transport Scotland Community Councils, Police Scotland, Sustrans, Transport Scotland Page 244 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 69 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 120 Support partners to progress road safety improvements across the trunk road and motorway network with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on rural sections where accident rates and severities are typically higher. The types of improvements would include junction improvements (such as right- turn priority, signalisation, at-grade roundabout and grade-separation) as well as junction rationalisation, realignment/widening of carriageways and provision of overtaking opportunities. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Community Councils, Transport Scotland 220 Support Transport Scotland on the delivery of STPR2 recommendation 30 to improve trunk road and motorway safety to progress towards 'Vision Zero' where there are zero fatalities and injuries on Scotland’s roads by 2050. STPR2 recommends road safety improvements are progressed across the trunk road and motorway network with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on rural sections where accident rates and severities are typically higher. Measures are likely to include one or a combination of junction improvements, carriageway widening, route realignment and provision of overtaking opportunities. The location and type of improvements on specific routes requires further detailed investigation, potentially through the development of route action plans. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 245 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 70 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 124 Work with partners to improve vehicle accessibility and the integration of buses and trains by increasing the space to accommodate persons with disabilities, reduced mobility, prams and/or cycles. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short Medium Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Centre for Inclusive Living, Network Rail, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 210 Work with operators to provide on board audio- visual facilities on buses (including naming and announcement of bus stops) to improve accessibility for older people and people with visual or hearing impairments. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short Low* Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 246 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 71 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 149 Continue to work with local communities, key stakeholders and resilience groups in the co-design of projects to build better places together, while seeking to expand the range and number of opportunities for co-design by making use of external funding sources. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low National Centre for Resilience, Scottish Government Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Tayside Local Resilience Partnership ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 153 Ensure developments consider place and prioritise the needs of people before the movement of motor vehicles in line with national and local design guidance. This includes prioritising sustainable and active travel choices, and including fully accessible paths and routes which are well connected with the wider environment beyond the site boundary. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Private Developer Contributions Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Development Trusts, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Private Developers, Sustrans Page 247 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 72 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 49 Build developments where all essentials (shops, schools, parks) are close by and easily accessible by sustainable modes of transport to reduce the need to travel and minimise the use of unsustainable modes. Interventions will be assessed through the development management process and need to be proportionate to the size and location of the development. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low PKC Only Private Developers 50 For developments creating significant number of new trips with no public transport services available, enforce that the developer provides a subsidised service until passenger numbers become commercially viable. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Private Developer Contributions Bus Operators, Private Developers, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Taxi and Private Hire Fleet Operators 81 Work with operators and developers to ensure that existing and new employment, education, retail, healthcare, and tourism destinations are serviced by road-based passenger transport, particularly in rural areas. Sustainable Transport Short High Bus Operators, Private Developer Contributions Bus Operators, Private Developers 131 Encourage, promote and facilitate spaces and opportunities for play, recreation and sport that are inclusive and enable children and young people to play and move around safely and independently, maximising opportunities for informal and incidental play. Public Realm Short Medium Greenspace Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Greenspace Scotland, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts Page 248 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 73 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 133 Ensure that retail development and the location of shops can be accessed by communities by a range of sustainable transport modes including on foot, by bike, and by public transport. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low Private Developer Contributions Bus Operators, Private Developers, Transport Scotland 154 Ensure developments consider the impact on the path network and be consistent with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 159 Develop a rural approach/equivalent to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept in and around villages and towns to enhance local accessibility, help tackle societal causes of inequality, and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Public Realm Short Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust Page 249 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 74 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 184 Expand pavements to the houses on the edges of rural villages and towns. Sustainable Transport Long High Funding sources to be explored Transport Scotland ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 161 Protect and incorporate green infrastructure within all new infrastructure schemes and developments, capitalising on opportunities across Perth and Kinross to promote active travel and make connections where possible to blue and green networks to provide a multifunctional network with multiple benefits for climate and nature. Public Realm Short Medium Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 128 Undertake a review of nature-based, green and blue infrastructure interventions which can benefit air quality, using the outcomes to develop a database of potential solutions for both regeneration and new developments. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC Page 250 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 75 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 130 Safeguard access rights and core paths, including active travel routes, and encourage new and enhanced opportunities for access linking to the wider active travel network. Protect and enhance green (land) and blue (water) infrastructure and their networks. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Paths for All, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland 156 Work with land managers to ensure existing woodlands are managed and enhanced for a range of benefits, including public access and biodiversity. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Private Land Managers, Scottish Forestry, Woodland Trust Page 251 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 76 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 173 Explore potential for parking areas outwith town centres across Perth and Kinross, including Park-and- Ride / Park-and-Choose. Sustainable Transport Short Low PKC Only Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 3 Design and deliver a 'City Centre Mobility Hub' to provide an integrated transport hub in Perth City. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High Innovate UK, Tactran, Tay Cities Region Deal, Transport Scotland PKC 4 Develop and deliver a 'Strategic Mobility Hub' at Walnut Grove, to provide local and strategic transport links with integrated transport choices. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 5 Develop and deliver a 'Strategic Mobility Hub' at Bertha Park, to provide local and strategic transport links with integrated transport choices. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 6 Continue to enhance and integrate all modes of transport at the existing Broxden Park and Ride site to improve sustainable and active travel choices. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 7 Explore the feasibility of expanding the extent and capacity of existing park and ride sites, such as Kinross, and integrate all modes of transport at the locations to improve sustainable and active travel choices. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland Page 252 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 77 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 8 Explore options for local Mobility Hubs within rural communities to integrate modes across rural neighbourhoods and improve public transport links, identifying arterial bus routes, optimise the Council bus subsidy budget and working in partnership with community transport providers. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 86 Ensure that land identified as having potential for Park & Ride development is safeguarded within the appropriate Development Plan(s). Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC 185 Improve access to park and ride services for non-car owners and car owners by, for instance, ensuring there is a sufficient number of park and ride locations that are connected with sustainable transport networks in order to reduce kilometres travelled. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Tactran, Transport Scotland Page 253 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 78 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 186 Continue to implement the Council's newly adopted Corporate Asset Management Policy (CAM Framework January 2024). Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 205 Develop and deliver a seasonal Maintenance Plan for active travel facilities to clear them of overgrown vegetation, fallen leaves, snow and ice. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC Only Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 187 Work with Tactran's Regional Freight Quality Partnership to develop a Freight, Logistics and Deliveries Plan to ensure that logistics and distribution networks move goods efficiently and sustainably to businesses and consumers. This may include, for instance, exploring the role of consolidation centres along the strategic road corridors. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Funding sources to be explored Federation of Small Businesses Scotland, Network Rail, Tactran, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Tay Cities Region, Transport Scotland Page 254 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 79 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 38 Support partners to assess options on last mile freight delivery and the sustainable movement of goods and encourage the inclusion of resting and welfare facilities for haulers within the options. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Logistics Operators, Transport Scotland Tactran Freight Quality Partnership 71 Assess the feasibility of increasing freight transport by rail. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low Transport Scotland Network Rail, ScotRail, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Transport Scotland 123 Engage the business sector to embed active travel in wider corporate culture, encouraging the use of cargobikes as the preferred choice for local deliveries enabling goods to be moved in a green way. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Workplaces 134 Engage widely across industries to explore and create opportunities for changing technologies and innovation, such as addressing grid capacity constraints, implementing consolidation centres and integrating renewable energy generation, distribution and storage to reduce carbon emissions. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High* Funding sources to be explored Network Rail, Tactran, Tay Cities Region, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Transport Scotland 143 Work with partners to introduce a scheme to directly support local businesses to help them understand and consider the financial and environmental benefits of driving an electric vehicle. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only PKC Only Business Owners, Tactran, Tactran Regional EV Steering Group * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 255 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 80 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 188 Develop a Public Transport Strategy to guide the development of the public transport system across the region for the benefit of those visiting, working and living in Perth and Kinross. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 21 Explore options to align rural public transport services with rail services (timetabling). Sustainable Transport Short Low PKC Only Bus Operators, Rail Operators 22 Explore options to improve sustainable transport and active travel connections to bus and railway stations across Perth and Kinross. Sustainable Transport Medium Low PKC Only Community Development Trusts, Network Rail, Sustrans, Tactran 26 Conduct audits of bus stop ancillary infrastructure. Deliver improvements on the basis of findings to encourage increase in use. Improvements may include bus shelters, seating, cycle parking, and enhancements to legibility, such as digital display boards with real time information and signage and wayfinding. Sustainable Transport Medium Medium Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Transport Scotland Transport Scotland, Tactran, Community Development Trusts, Community Councils, Centre for Inclusive Living Page 256 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 81 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 78 Support the development of inter-city bus coach services supporting links to Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Sustainable Transport Short Low Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators HITRANS, Nestrans, SEStran, SPT, Tactran, Transport Scotland 80 Encourage the development of a bus network that is fit for purpose with direct and frequent services on strategic bus routes, supported by an appropriate secondary network of scheduled and demand responsive (DRT) feeder services and efficient interchange provision, including linking with rail services. Sustainable Transport Medium High Tactran, Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Community Transport Association, Demand Responsive Transport Providers, Network Rail, Tactran, ScotRail 182 Ensure there is sufficient availability of public transport services during off-peak times such as weekends and evenings, particularly in rural areas. Sustainable Transport Short High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators, Community Councils, Community Transport Groups 213 Work with partners to improve the viability of choosing to travel by bus, particularly in rural areas. The improvements may be in relation to reliability and frequency of bus services. Sustainable Transport Medium High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators Page 257 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 82 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 189 Conduct a traffic safety audit on all major roads and across all settlements larger than 1,000 residents, within 5km of schools, carrying out improvements based on the findings. Road Network Medium Very High Transport Scotland Police Scotland, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 13 Explore universal speed limit reductions, 20mph across all residential streets along with further speed reductions. Road Network Short Low PKC Only Police Scotland 94 Introduce traffic calming measures to reduce the speeds of motorised vehicles so that residents and visitors feel safe using the network. Road Network Short Low Funding sources to be explored Police Scotland 103 Improve speed limit compliance and further enhancement of safety across the road network by following the Scottish National Speed Indicator and increase the use of visual deterrents and enforcement across the road network, particularly in areas of high deprivation and higher than average crash casualties. Road Network Short Low Transport Scotland Police Scotland, Transport Scotland 125 Reduce road accident casualties by delivering a range of speed management initiatives, for example social marketing campaigns or speed awareness, to ensure that road users understand why speed limits are set and the need to comply with them. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Transport Scotland Police Scotland Page 258 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 83 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 209 Work with bus companies to improve the experience within bus stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Transport Scotland Bus Operators ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 93 Work in collaboration with the Centre for Inclusive Living to undertake a Street Audit of crossing locations to identify locations for dropped kerbs to prioritise the locations where work needs to be carried out. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short Low PKC Only Centre for Inclusive Living ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 219 Conduct an accessibility audit on all connections between key local services. The audit should focus on the experiences of underrepresented groups, such as older people, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. Provide improvements that meet inclusive design standards for primary facilities and ancillary infrastructure. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium Very High Tactran Centre for Inclusive Living, Community Councils, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership Page 259 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 84 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 223 Continue to monitor and model traffic flows across Perth City to understand the impacts of new developments and traffic management alterations on air quality, and look for opportunities to align with the regional model. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 225 Following the completion of Perth Transport Futures Phase 1 in 2019, complete phase 2 (‘Destiny Bridge’ and accompanying infrastructure) and phase 3 (Bertha Park North Link). Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Very High Transport Scotland Transport Scotland ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 226 Ensure the continued operation of the public transport system to meet the needs of the residents and visitors across Perth and Kinross. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short High Funding sources to be explored Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Bus Operators, Network Rail, Rail Operators, Tactran, Transport Scotland Page 260 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 85 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 227 Continue to ensure that, at minimum, the designs for transport developments meet standards and the National Roads Development Guide (NRDG). Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 228 Continue the roll out of network improvements as part of Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short High Scottish Government Centre for Inclusive Living, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 229 Continue to develop and deliver the implementation of on-going behaviour change initiatives, for example through supporting the People and Place Programme. Initiatives could include, for instance, community engagement (Bikeability Officer, Community Active Travel Coordinator), bus improvement (Real Time Passenger Information screens and free bus days), and marketing and promotion activities with communities, workplaces and schools. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short High Tactran Bus Operators, Live Active Leisure, Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Sustrans, Tactran Page 261 of 302
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 86 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 230 Continue to support and work alongside partners such as Network Rail, Sustrans, and Tactran to help operate and enhance existing transportation systems. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Very High Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 231 Make improvements within town and village centres to reduce car dominance and improving sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improving sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. Sustainable Transport Medium Medium Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland PKC Page 262 of 302
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 87 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 232 Support partners to improve the access for all at public transport interchanges supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. With partners, deliver a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within railway stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations or, where needed, construction of new facilities. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High* Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Network Rail, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 24 Support partners to improve the accessibility of rail services and step-free stations. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium Low* Transport Scotland Network Rail, Rail operators 233 Support partners to conduct audits of rail interchange accessibility and security, and deliver a programme of improvements to enable increased use and modal shift. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium Medium* Network Rail, Transport Scotland Network Rail, Tactran * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. Page 263 of 302
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4.1 | V.4 | August 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Contents Background & Methodology Overview 1 1. Case for Change 2 2. Transport Planning Objectives 2 3. Developing the Long List of Actions 4 4. Developing the Final List of Actions 8 4.1 Appraisal against STAG Criteria 8 4.2 Appraisal against Established National, Regional and Local Policy Objectives 9 4.3 Appraisal against Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability 9 5. Draft Action Plan 14 5.1 Developing Themes 14 5.2 Timescales 15 6. Stakeholder and Public Consultation 17 7. Appraisal 18 7.1 Indicative Cost 18 7.2 Potential Funding Sources 19 7.3 Potential Partners 19 8. Delivery Plan 21 Tables Table 1: Mobility Strategy TPOs 3 Table 2: Documents reviewed to inform and create a Long List of Actions 5 Table 3: STAG Seven-Point Assessment Scale 7 Table 4: STAG Sub-criteria 8 Table 5: Sifted out actions 9 Table 6: STPR2 Recommendations 14 Table 7: All Actions Delivery Timeline 15 Table 8: Strategic Actions Delivery Timeline 16 Table 9: Public consultation survey responses 17 Table 10: All Actions Delivery Timeline 18 Table 11: Cost categories for PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan 18 Table 12: Potential funding sources for PKC for the delivery of the Mobility Strategy Action Plan 19 Table 13: Potential Partner Organisations for the delivery of PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan 20 Figures Figure 1: Triple Access System 1 Figure 2: Process to Develop TPOs 3 Figure 3: NTS2 Sustainable Travel Hierarchy 4 Figure 4: NTS2 Sustainable Investment Hierarchy 4 Figure 5: NTS2 Priorities and Associated Outcomes 14 Page 269 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 1 Background & Methodology Overview Arup has been appointed by Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) to support on the delivery of Perth and Kinross Council’s Mobility Strategy Action Plan. The overarching objective of the work is to produce an Action Plan that will set out how PKC, alongside working partners, will deliver the emerging Mobility Strategy, contributing towards the Council’s Corporate Plan1 vision for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the methodology undertaken to develop the Action Plan which will set out Perth and Kinross Council’s vision for managing and developing the transport network over a period of 15 years. The Action Plan has been developed and informed in line with Local Transport Strategy Draft Guidance2. Following this guidance, two tools have been employed to ensure that the Action Plan is supported by a robust approach to appraisal: STAG The Action Plan has been informed and developed in line with the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance3 (STAG). STAG represents best practice guidance for transport appraisals and follows a structure and methodology that is consistent with the UK Government’s Green Book4. The STAG methodology provides a robust framework to evaluate potential transport actions. STAG assessments are objective-led and seek to appraise projects and options against defined criteria. For further details on the appraisal criteria and methodology, see Section 4.1. Triple Access Planning In line with Local Transport Strategy Draft Guidance and ensuring that people have access to their daily activities, strategies should be framed more broadly to consider not only transport, but other non-transport approaches as visualised in the Triple Access System (Figure 1)5. The Action Plan has been developed using this approach which considers actions relating to the transport system (physical mobility) as well as the land-use system (spatial proximity) and the telecommunications system (digital connectivity) which together constitutes a Triple Access System. 1 Perth and Kinross Council, Corporate Plan 2022-2027, https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/50702/Corporate-Plan-2022-2027/pdf/Corporate_Plan_2022- 27_Final.pdf?m=1671722823530 2 Transport Scotland, Local Transport Strategy: Draft Guidance, 2023, https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/53067/lts-local-transport-strategy- guidance-draft-for-stakeholder-review.pdf 3 Transport Scotland, Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance, 2008 4 HM Treasury, The Green Book – Central Government Guidance on Appraisal and Evaluation, 2022, https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063330/Green_Book_2022.pdf 5 https://www.tapforuncertainty.eu/ Figure 1: Triple Access System Page 271 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 2 Structure of this Document The remainder of this document is structured into the following chapters in line with methodology and steps taken to develop the Action Plan in line with guidance. 1. Case for Change The Let’s Talk Transport Report6 carefully examines available data to identify problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross’s transport network, combining input from professional and civic stakeholders. Integrating feedback from consultation undertaken with evidence from the report gives a full picture of the existing transport network. This understanding forms the basis for the Council's Case for Change, justifying the need for improvements. Establishing a Case for Change is the first stage in STAG guidance which promotes a problem-led and evidence-based approach. More detail around consultation undertaken to inform the Mobility Strategy can be found in the Mobility Strategy Report in Chapters 1&2. The problems and opportunities identified in the Main Issues Report were used to partly inform the long list of actions described in Section 3. 2. Transport Planning Objectives After identifying strategic problems and opportunities, PKC formulated objectives to tackle these local issues. All of the actions in the Action Plan have been appraised against the Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) as detailed in Section 3 . Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) have been developed in accordance with Transport Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 27 (NTS2) and Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy8 (RTS). Each objective has undergone a detailed development process, commencing with the four NTS2 priorities and corresponding RTS Objectives. This alignment is then integrated with PKC’s Corporate Plan Priorities and the locally identified problems from the Let’s Talk Transport Report. This evidence-led process to develop the TPOs is illustrated in Figure 2 below. 6 Perth & Kinross Council. The Big Place Conversation – Let’s Talk Transport: Main Issues Report (2023). https://consult.pkc.gov.uk/communities/lets-talk-transport/user_uploads/lets-talk-transport---main-issues-report-2.pdf 7 Transport Scotland. National Transport Strategy 2. 2020. https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/47052/national-transport-strategy.pdf 8 Tactran, Tayside and Central Scotland Regional Transport Strategy 2024-2034, Draft for Consultation, 2023, 2023-08-03-Draft-RTS-v6.pdf (tactran.gov.uk) Page 272 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 3 11 TPOs have been developed to address key problems, creating specific, targeted and unique objectives for PKC as shown in Table 1 below. The TPOs were developed by PKC in collaboration with Arup and refined through an iterative process until the final wording was agreed. Table 1: Mobility Strategy TPOs Figure 2: Process to Develop TPOs Page 273 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 4 3. Developing the Long List of Actions PKC developed an initial list of actions in the form of a Baseline Action Plan comprising of 61 actions. This initial list was informed by the identified problems and opportunities evidence base from engagement and aligned with the TPOs. Arup then undertook a thorough desktop study to supplement and expand this initial list to create a long list aligning with the Option Generation and Development Stage of STAG. To inform the long list approximately 60 documents (see Table 2 overleaf) were reviewed, consisting of plans, strategies and policies at varying scales: • National – such as NTS2, Strategic Transport Projects Review 29 (STPR2), National Planning Framework 410 • Regional – such as RTS, Regional EV (Electric Vehicle) Strategy11 • Local – such as Perth Transport Futures12, Community Action Plans, Local Development Plan13 • PKC Officer input (including details on existing operations and procedures) • Elected Member input • Arup expertise / publications Any identified problem or opportunity sourced from these documents was added to the long list. As mentioned in the above introduction, the Triple Access Planning approach was adopted when developing the long list to ensure that as well as transport, other non-transport approaches were considered. This included digital and spatial which together constitute a Triple Access System. Identifying options in this way can avoid a singular focus on transport infrastructure options. An additional consideration when developing the long list of actions in the Action Plan is both the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy and the Sustainable Investment Hierarchy included in NTS2. NTS2 states that transport options focusing on reducing inequalities and the need to travel unsustainably will be prioritised. Figure 3: NTS2 Sustainable Travel Hierarchy Figure 4: NTS2 Sustainable Investment Hierarchy At the end of the Option Generation, the long list of actions of the Draft Action Plan totalled 231 actions. 9 Transport Scotland, Strategic Transport Projects Review 2, 2022, https://www.transport.gov.scot/our-approach/strategy/strategic-transport-projects- review-2/ 10 Scottish Government, National Planning Framework 4, 2023, https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy- plan/2023/02/national-planning-framework-4/documents/national-planning-framework-4-revised-draft/national-planning-framework-4-revised- draft/govscot%3Adocument/national-planning-framework-4.pdf 11 Tactran, Regional EV Strategy, 2019, https://tactran.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tactran-Regional-EV-Strategy_FINAL.pdf 12 Perth Transport Futures | Major Infrastructure Upgrade Programme 13 Perth and Kinross Council, Local Development Plan 2, 2019, LDP_2_2019_Adopted_Interactive.pdf (pkc.gov.uk) Page 274 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 5 Table 2: Documents reviewed to inform and create a Long List of Actions Type Document/Site Name Author/Owner National policy/ strategy/ plan Just Transition Plan Discussion Paper - Transport Scottish Government Just Transition Plan Discussion Paper - Land Use & Agriculture Scottish Government Just Transition Plan Discussion Paper - Built Environment & Construction Scottish Government Programme for Government 2023 to 2024 Scottish Government National Planning Framework 4 Scottish Government Update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 to 2032 Scottish Government Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 Scottish Government Public Health Priorities for Scotland Scottish Government Fairer Scotland Action Plan Scottish Government National Transport Strategy 2 Transport Scotland National Transport Strategy 2: Second Delivery Plan Transport Scotland Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Transport Scotland Strategic Transport Projects Review 2: Tay Cities Region Transport Scotland Scotland Cycling Framework Transport Scotland Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 Transport Scotland Public Health Scotland Delivery Plan 2021 to 2024 Public Health Scotland Regional policy/ strategy/ plan Regional Transport Strategy 2015 to 2036 Refresh Tactran Regional EV Strategy Tactran Tayside Bus Partnership Fund Appraisal Study Systra The Tay Cities Deal Taycities (Angus Council, Dundee City Council, Fife Council, Perth and Kinross Council) TAYplan - Strategic Development Plan The Strategic Development Planning Authority for Dundee, Angus, Perth and North Fife Local policy/ strategy/ plan Perth People Place Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Active Travel Strategy Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 Perth and Kinross Council Baseline Strategic Action Plan Perth and Kinross Council Let's Talk Transport: Main Issues Report Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Local Housing Strategy 2022 to 2027 Perth and Kinross Council Perth Air Quality Action Plan Perth and Kinross Council Crieff Air Quality Action Plan Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross council Corporate Plan 2022 to 2027 Perth and Kinross Council Perth Transport Futures Perth Transport Futures Perth Cycle Network Masterplan Systra Cairngorms Local Development Plan 2021 Cairngorms National Park Authority Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022 to 2027 Cairngorms National Park Authority Page 275 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 6 Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Climate Action Perth and Kinross (Perth and Kinross Council) Flood Risk Management Plan – Tay Local Plan District SEPA Perth and Kinross Community Plan (Local Outcomes Improvement Plan 2022-2032) Perth and Kinross Community Planning Partnership Strategy for the Alyth Development Trust Alyth Development Trust Auchterarder and Aberuthven Community Action Plan 2022 to 2027 Auchterarder and Aberuthven Community Action Plan Steering Group Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Action Plan 2021 to 2026 Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Action Plan Steering Group Crieff Community Action Plan 2021 to 2026 Crieff Community Action Plan Steering Group Delivering Rannoch’s Sustainable Future: Development Plan Summary Rannoch Community Fund Group Mount Blair Community Action Plan 2013 to 2018 Mount Blair Community Action Plan Steering Group Pitlochry Community Action Plan Pitlochry Community Action Trust St Fillans Community Action Plan 2017 to 2022 The Community Partnership in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Area Stanley Community Action Plan 2010 to 2015 Stanley Community Futures Arup publication Active Train Stations Arup Equitable Future Mobility Arup & Urban Transport Group Cities Alive: Designing cities that work for women Arup & University of Liverpool Cities Alive: Towards a walking world Arup Cities Alive: Rethinking green infrastructure Arup Cities Alive: Designing for urban childhoods Arup Cities Alive: Designing for ageing communities Arup Cycling for everyone Arup & Sustrans Walking for everyone Arup & Livings Streets & Sustrans Inclusive cycling in cities and towns Arup & Sustrans Intelligent Connectivity for Seamless Urban Mobility Arup & Qualcomm Rethinking Urban Mobility Arup & London Transport Museum & Gowling WLG & Thales In line with the Early Option Sifting stage in STAG, each action in the long list was qualitatively appraised against the 11 Transport Planning Objectives using a seven-point assessment scale in line with STAG guidance. The assessment considered the relative size and scale of impacts. For each action, each TPO was assigned a score of -3 to 3 in line with the Table 3 below. Actions which were not deemed to contribute positively to the TPOs were sifted out. Page 276 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 7 Table 3: STAG Seven-Point Assessment Scale Seven-point assessment scale Assigned score in Mobility Strategy Score Definition Major benefit ✓✓✓ These are benefits or positive impacts which, depending on the scale of benefit or severity of impact, the practitioner feels should be a principal consideration when assessing an option’s eligibility for funding 3 Moderate benefit ✓✓ The option is anticipated to have only a moderate benefit or positive impact. Moderate benefits and impacts are those which taken in isolation may not determine an option’s eligibility for funding, but taken together do so 2 Minor benefit ✓ The option is anticipated to have only a small benefit or positive impact. Small benefits or impacts are those which are worth noting, but the practitioner believes are not likely to contribute materially to determining whether an option is funded or otherwise 1 No benefit or impact - The option is anticipated to have no or negligible benefit or negative impact 0 Minor cost or negative impact ✗ The option is anticipated to have only a moderate cost or negative impact. Moderate costs/negative impacts are those which taken in isolation may not determine an option’s eligibility for funding, but taken together could do so -1 Moderate cost or negative impact ✗✗ The option is anticipated to have only a moderate cost or negative impact. Moderate costs/negative impacts are those which taken in isolation may not determine an option’s eligibility for funding, but taken together could do so -2 Major cost or negative impact ✗✗✗ These are costs or negative impacts which, depending on the scale of cost or severity of impact, the practitioner should take into consideration when assessing an option’s eligibility for funding -3 Following this step, the remaining actions in the long list were defined further, following the Option Generation and Development Stage of STAG. This was part of an iterative process with PKC. Page 277 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 8 4. Developing the Final List of Actions In order to develop a final list, the long list of actions was subject to a Preliminary Options Appraisal in line with STAG. Each action was qualitatively appraised against: • STAG Criteria; • Established National, Regional and Local Policy Objectives; and • Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability. 4.1 Appraisal against STAG Criteria A qualitative assessment was completed against the STAG Criteria using a seven-point scale (see Table 3). Each action was appraised against the five main STAG Criteria as per the updated STAG Managers Guide 202214, as well as a number of sub-criteria, as shown in Table 4: • Environment; • Climate Change; • Health, Safety and Wellbeing; • Economy; and • Equality and Accessibility. Table 4: STAG Sub-criteria Environment Economy • Biodiversity and Habitats • Transport Economic Efficiency (TEE) • Geology and Soils • Wider Economic Impacts (WEIs) • Land Use (including Agriculture and Forestry) Equality and Accessibility • Water, Drainage and Flooding • Public Transport Network Coverage • Air Quality • Active Travel Network Coverage • Historic Environment • Comparative Access by People Group • Landscape • Comparative Access by Geographic Location • Noise and Vibration • Affordability Climate Change • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Vulnerability to the Effects of Climate Change • Potential to Adapt to the Effects of Climate Change Health, Safety and Wellbeing • Accidents • Security • Health Outcomes • Access to Health and Wellbeing Infrastructure • Visual Amenity 14 Transport Scotland, Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance – Managers Guide, 2022, www.transport.gov.scot/media/50895/scottish-transport- appraisal-guidance-managers-guide.pdf Page 278 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 9 4.2 Appraisal against Established National, Regional and Local Policy Objectives As previously stated, the Mobility Strategy is designed to align with and complement various national, regional and local strategies and policies. Each action was appraised against several key objectives, priorities, and targets which the Mobility Strategy will support the delivery of. A full comprehensive list of national, regional and local strategies and policies can be found in the Let’s Talk Transport Report. The performance of each action against these policies and strategies was qualitatively assessed and assigned a score using a seven-point scale (see Table 3). 4.3 Appraisal against Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability Alongside the STAG Criteria and Established Policy, the implementation potential of the actions was appraised in terms of feasibility, affordability, and public acceptability: • Feasibility - the feasibility of construction or implementation and operation (if relevant) of an option and the status of its technology (e.g. proven, prototype, in development, etc.) as well as any cost, timescale or deliverability risks associated with the construction or operation of the option, including consideration of the need for any departure from design standards that may be required; • Affordability - the scale of the financing burden on the promoting authority and other possible funding organisations and the risks associated with these. The level of risk associated with an option’s ongoing operating or maintenance costs and its likely operating revenues (if applicable); and • Public Acceptability - the likely public response is of importance at this initial appraisal phase and reference to supporting evidence, for example results from a consultation exercise should be provided where appropriate. For this part of the appraisal, the performance of each action has been qualitatively appraised over three levels: Minor, Moderate or Major considerations. By ‘consideration’ it is meant that there may be potential negative or problematic issues which will require a certain level of investigation. As this analysis highlights ‘potential’ issues only, the scorings of ‘major considerations’ have not necessarily led to an outright rejection of an action. The scoring has been considered in the overall context of the appraisal and further analysis of ‘major’ issues should be explored if the action is taken forward. As a result of the Preliminary Options Appraisal, 67 actions in total were sifted out from the long list, having not contributed to one or multiple of the above appraisal criteria. In addition, actions were also sifted out if they had been consolidated into another action to address overlaps and repetition (see Table 5). At the end of the Preliminary Options Appraisal, the final list totalled 164 actions . Table 5: Sifted out actions ID Description Rationale for sifting out 9 Support partners working on Bridge of Earn/Oudenard sustainable transport improvements. The improvement options that have been submitted to Transport Scotland include appraisal work, for instance, a mobility hub, railway station and improved bus services. Feedback provided post Mobility Board meeting on 22 March 2024 15 Support the delivery of Perth & Kinross Countryside Trusts rural active travel projects Covered under ID199 in Final List 16 Support partners in the delivery of Cairngorms 2030, particularly focused on active travel links within and between Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie Covered under ID112 in Final List 20 Encourage, support, and promote Community Transport Services to complement and support existing services Covered under ID43 in Final List Page 279 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 10 23 Support consideration for an improved rail corridor between Dunfermline and Perth in the Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 - Edinburgh/Glasgow Perth/Dundee Rail Corridor Enhancements Covered under ID117 in Final List 29 Regularly use Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and MacRebur (binder extenders from 100% waste non-recyclable plastics) Covered under ID31 in Final List 30 Encourage the use of Durakerb, a recycled & recyclable lightweight kerb solution Covered under ID31 in Final List 51 Develop a platform that allows for all upcoming work to be mapped across the responsible teams, in order to collaborate and align work streams. This will help find co-working opportunities, optimize spend and minimise disturbance to the existing live road network Covered under ID28 in Final List 65 Support partners to improve public transport services in rural areas, ensuring adequate connectivity with employment, schools and services Covered under ID67, ID81 and ID213 in Final List 66 Deliver well defined key corridors connecting Perth with rural neighbourhoods Not well defined and covered under ID 68 and ID72 in Final List 69 Improve reliability of public transport and journey times Covered under ID67, ID81 and ID213 in Final List 70 Provide further freight driver resting zones Covered under ID38 in Final List 74 Reduce road accident casualties and achieve or better national road safety targets by mounting a regional road safety campaign Covered under ID125 in Final List 77 Develop walking & cycling links to and within Perth city centre / rural areas to employment, health facilitates, services, leisure and tourism activities Covered under ID72 in Final List 79 Support the provision of improved walking, wheeling and cycling access at public transport interchanges and on trains/buses Covered under ID19 and ID22 in Final List 82 Identify and prioritise opportunities for enhanced provision of CCTV on vehicles and at key interchanges and corridors to increase perception of safety and encourage modal shift Covered under ID41 in Final List 83 Identify and prioritise a programme of improvements and set appropriate standards for lighting provision at bus stops and interchanges as well as along active travel routes to increase perception of safety and encourage modal shift Covered under ID41 in Final List 87 Monitor car parking near long distance bus and coach stops in order to facilitate rural interchange by providing small formal car parks next to bus stops where provision can be supported Does not align with policy objectives 90 Provide information that allows for planning and comparing journey options, including sustainable/active travel options, along with guidance on reliability Covered under ID89 in Final List 95 Introduce a Bike Hire Scheme with electric bikes to help residents or visitors overcome steeper inclines Covered under ID44 in Final List 104 Improve accessibility for residents, visitors and businesses through improvements to the transport network Sifted out at an early stage in appraisal as not well identified, too high-level and covered off in other actions 105 Provide an inclusive transport system which improves affordability and accessibility of public transport Sifted out at an early stage in appraisal as not well identified, too high-level and covered off in other actions Page 280 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 11 106 Enhance choice and access to active travel and public transport Sifted out at an early stage in appraisal as not well identified, too high-level and covered off in other actions 108 Engage with disabled people and organisations that represent them to agree priorities that will support improved door-to-door journeys and identify barriers to travel Covered under ID93 in Final List 109 Continue to develop and implement bus priority measures under the Bus Partnership Fund to deliver bus priority on local roads Covered under ID84 in Final List 112 Create new and/or improved active travel routes to connect smaller rural communities with nearby towns by using high- quality active travel infrastructure that segregates users from busy roads but makes use of quiet roads where appropriate Covered under ID72 in Final List 113 Create new and/or improved active travel routes to connect PKC area with other regions, cities and major gateways, using high quality active travel infrastructure that segregates users from busy roads, but makes use of quiet roads where appropriate Covered under ID17 in Final List 114 Build on existing programmes to deliver local, regional and national initiatives that provide encouragement, enablement and incentivisation for more people to make use of active and sustainable choices, such as walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport, shared mobility and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Covered under ID144 in Final List 122 Monitor and evaluate the impact of active travel investment and levels of cycling to embed learning in future decisions and schemes Covered under ID92 in Final List 126 Install speed indicators in areas of high deprivation to help mitigate higher than average crash casualties Covered under ID103 in Final List 127 Develop an Open Space Strategy to develop scaled-up and nature- based solutions to enhance and increase open spaces, that are well managed, located and connected Covered under ID128 in Final List 129 Continue to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods where people can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable distance of their home, preferably by walking, wheeling or cycling or using sustainable transport options Covered under ID111 in Final List 132 Encourage, promote and facilitate the roll out of digital infrastructure across PKC to unlock the potential of all our places and the economy by ensuring that the technology is universal, future-proofed and delivered universally, particularly in areas with no or low connectivity capacity Covered under ID37 in Final List 135 Allow free parking for EVs in council-run car parks or on-street parking bays Does not align with policy objectives 136 Ensure EV charging tariffs align with other Councils in the Tactran region and contribute to the national coordination of EV charging tariffs Does not align with policy objectives 144 Invest in the further development of Urban Traffic Control, Real Time Passenger Information, bus priority measures, travel apps, active travel and a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilot across the Tay Cities area. Covered under ID2, ID55 and ID84 in Final List 145 Explore feasibility of further Park & Choose facilities Covered under ID173 in Final List Page 281 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 12 155 Ensure Transport Statements or Assessments are required for new developments to show that development proposals will not have an unacceptable adverse impact on existing transport infrastructure or services, and to determine whether any new transport infrastructure is required as a result of development This is a planning process that should already be adhered to 157 Manage public greenspace and transport networks for biodiversity enhancement and habitat connectivity Does not contribute positively enough to the TPOs 160 Improve public transport accessibility and network in rural areas by developing a hub and spokes model, where one central hub location caters for lots of smaller spokes for smaller outlying settlements and key visitor destinations Covered under ID8 in Final List 162 Ensure new developments that involve significant travel generation are well served by and easily accessible to all modes of transport to reduce travel demand by car, and ensure a realistic choice of access and travel modes is available Covered under ID49 in Final List 165 Ensure the design of streets considers the experiences of women who are more likely than men to have low incomes, be in insecure work and live in poverty, as well as being more likely than men to walk, be a passenger in a car or take a bus, and make multistop and multi-purpose trips Covered under ID219 in Final List 167 Investigate the efficiency and optimisation of traffic management controls to optimise traffic flows to reduce congestion and local emissions Covered under ID2 in Final List 170 Improve safety of all road users along trunk road network, such as the A9, by exploring options of dualling and provision of grade separated junctions Covered under ID220, ID221 and ID222 in Final List 171 Provide accessible year-round toilet facilities in town centres Covered under ID219 in Final List 174 Improve safety for people walking, wheeling and cycling across the trunk road network, such as A9 - potential to upgrade future grade separated junctions Covered under ID220, ID221 and ID222 in Final List 175 Create public transport guides for residents / visitors across PKC that cover bus, rail and express coach services and ensure they are promoted widely Covered under ID89 in Final List 178 Improve road signage and lay-bys to include information/picnic facilities, particularly in rural areas Does not align with policy objectives 183 Ensure there is sufficient parking infrastructure at popular visitor attractions Does not align with policy objectives 191 Implement improvements to parking enforcement Covered under ID36 in Final List 192 Work with partners to implement EV buses and charging infrastructure Covered under ID56 in Final List 193 Introduce cycling skill training for vulnerable groups Covered under ID76 in Final List 194 Conduct audits of bus stop ancillary infrastructure across PKC. Carry out improvements based on findings Covered under ID26 in Final List 197 Work with partners to develop a Green Health Prescribing Programme for Perth & Kinross Covered under ID169 in Final List 198 Explore feasibility to pedestrianise town centres to create a physical focus and boost local economy Covered under ID181 in Final List Page 282 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 13 200 Improve bus services frequency in evenings and weekends to encourage use of public transport Covered under ID182 in Final List 202 Increase the accessibility of buses by accommodating wheelchairs, prams, cycles and persons with disabilities Covered under ID124 in Final List 203 Re-purpose disused railway lines for active travel paths Covered under ID203 in Final List 208 Remove barriers to existing cycle infrastructure and ensure new infrastructure ensures inclusive design standards for the elderly/ people with accessibility issues Covered under ID219 in Final List 211 Reallocate road space/parking spaces for temporary or permanent public realm such as parklets Covered under ID190 in Final List 212 Reallocate redundant spaces to pedestrians / urban realm Covered under ID190 in Final List 214 Address impacts on freight and public transport operations through direct improvements/additional capacity at Broxden Covered under ID74, ID220, ID221 and ID222 in Final List Reworded post PKC officer feedback 215 Implement by-passes for the villages/towns along A977. Then Implement widening of pavements and shared-use facilities Covered under ID121 in Final List and scored negatively agasint two TPOS 216 Work with bus operators to ensure reliability, frequency, routes, operating hours, affordability of bus services Covered under ID67, ID81 and ID213 in Final List 217 Develop a protected route for a railway line linking Fife and Kinross, including the reintroduction of rail to the north of Kinross, and incorporate in both PKC LDP and the Fife LDP Sifted out based on PKC officer feedback 218 Explore the feasibility of expanding extent and capacity of existing park and ride sites such as Kinross Covered under ID7 in Final List Page 283 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 14 5. Draft Action Plan 5.1 Developing Themes The final list of actions were allocated into themes. Grouping similar actions from the final list makes the list of actions not only more digestible, but it will also help the next stage of the appraisal process. The themes align with the six STPR2 recommendations and four NTS2 priorities as shown below in Table 6 and Figure 5 respectively. Table 6: STPR2 Recommendations Each of the 164 actions in the Draft Action Plan have been grouped into 8 broad themes shown in Figure 6 below. The themes of all actions in the final Action Plan are shown in Section 5. of the final Action Plan document (Appendix 2). Figure 6: Draft Action Plan Themes STPR2 recommendations: Figure 5: NTS2 Priorities and Associated Outcomes • Improving active travel infrastructure • Influencing travel choices and behaviour • Enhancing access to affordable public transport • Decarbonising transport • Increasing safety and resilience on the strategic transport network • Strengthening strategic connections Page 284 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 15 Each action has been grouped into one of 8 themes that best reflects what the action relates to, depending on mode or type of action. Each of the actions could potentially be allocated under numerous themes as there are inevitable interdependencies in the final list of actions. Therefore, it is possible that Strategic and Supporting Actions are not within the same theme. The list of actions in the Action Plan have also been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: a. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs. b. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions. In the Draft Action Plan, 45 actions have been identified as Strategic Actions and the remaining 120 actions have been allocated as Supporting Actions. 5.2 Timescales Given the scope and magnitude of the Action Plan, actions will be developed and implemented over a 15- year timeframe. Some actions will require business case development and are dependent on external funding, while others can be executed in the short term. During the Preliminary Options Appraisal of all actions in line with STAG, the feasibility of actions was considered (as detailed in Section 4.3 above). To consider actions in more detail, feasibility was broken down into three sub criteria of technology, timescale, and deliverability. Each of these three sub criteria were assessed against each action in the final list. Timescale was scored in line with the seven-point scale (see Table 3) in order produce an indicative timeline for the Draft Action Plan at this stage. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all 164 actions per theme are shown in Table 7 below. Timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all 45 Strategic Actions per theme are shown in Table 8 below. Again, timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered. Table 7: All Actions Delivery Timeline Page 285 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 17 6. Stakeholder and Public Consultation The Draft Perth and Kinross Council Mobility Strategy Draft Action Plan was presented to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 1 May 2024. After the Committee approval, PKC undertook a stakeholder and public consultation exercise seeking feedback on the Draft Policy Document and Action Plan in the summer of 2024 (28 May – 28 July). The public consultation questionnaire covered questions in relation to the Mobility Strategy, Transport Planning Objectives and Action Plan. During the consultation period, the Mobility Strategy gained 72 responses. The responses, shown in Table 9, from the consultation survey show general support for the key aims and planning objectives of the draft Policy Document and Action Plan as well as the actions put forward. Table 9: Public consultation survey responses While the structure of the Action Plan remains largely unchanged, feedback from stakeholders and public consultations have led to amendments made to actions in the final Action Plan. These changes include: - Rewording actions o Minor rewording of 87 actions, with 20 of them based on public consultation responses. - Splitting actions into new strategic actions o Total number of actions: 167 (164) → 3 new actions o Strategic actions: 47 (44) → 3 new actions o Supporting actions: 120 (120) → no change - Changing themes of actions o Total of 5 actions have been re-themed (+3 new actions) Page 287 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 18 - Changing strategic-supporting action pairings o Total of 3 actions have changed the action they are supporting (+3 new actions) Subsequently, the final Action Plan includes 167 actions. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all 167 actions per theme are shown in Table 10 below. Timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered Table 10: All Actions Delivery Timeline 7. Appraisal After the public consultation period, further work was undertaken on the final list of actions. This involved a more detailed consideration of the actions, including identification of indicative costs, potential funding sources and partners. 7.1 Indicative Cost The costs allocated to the implementation of the Action Plan have been considered as the costs for PKC to carry out their part in the action implementation. However, it is recognised that in some instances, the total cost (cost for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost mentioned in the Action Plan. The cost categories and their descriptions are shown in Table 11. Table 11: Cost categories for PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan Indicative Cost Description Low Small-scale infrastructure costs or transport studies/plans. Medium Infrastructure costs that are deliverable within existing budgets such as CWSR. High Major projects needing significant capital investment and external funding. Very High Major multi-year projects / programmes needing significant capital investment and external funding, potentially from multiple sources. Page 288 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 19 7.2 Potential Funding Sources A list of potential funding sources are shown in Table 12. Each action within the Action Plan may have a number of potential funding sources. Dependent on the cost and scope of the action, funding source can also be identified as “PKC Only” meaning that PKC would likely bear the full cost of implementing the action. The list of potential funding sources provides an indication at the time of preparation of this Action Plan. It should not be viewed as a comprehensive list or as a commitment from external parties. Table 12: Potential funding sources for PKC for the delivery of the Mobility Strategy Action Plan # Potential external Funding Sources for PKC 1 Broadband Providers 2 Bus Operators 3 Cairngorms National Park Authority 4 Car Club Operators 5 Cycling Scotland 6 Energy Saving Trust 7 Funding sources to be explored 8 Greenspace Scotland 9 Innovate UK 10 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 11 National Centre for Resilience 12 NHS Tayside 13 Paths for All 14 PKC Only 15 Private Developer Contributions 16 Logistics Operators 17 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) 18 Scottish Futures Trust 19 Scottish Government 20 Sustrans 21 Tactran 22 Tay Cities Region Deal 23 Transport Scotland 7.3 Potential Partners Potential partners, are shown in Table 13. Dependent on the scope of the action, several partners can be assigned to each action. When the delivery of the action can be implemented by PKC without partners, the partner has been identified as “PKC”. The list of potential partners provides an indication at the time of preparation of this Action Plan. It should not be viewed as a comprehensive list or as a commitment from external parties. Page 289 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 20 Table 13: Potential Partner Organisations for the delivery of PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan Type # Potential external Funding Sources for PKC National 1 BEAR Scotland 2 Broadband Providers 3 Car Club Operators 4 ChargePlace Scotland 5 Community Transport Association 6 CoMo UK 7 Cycle Sharing Scheme Operators 8 Cycling Scotland 9 Demand Responsive Transport Providers 10 Energy Providers 11 Energy Saving Trust 12 Federation of Small Businesses Scotland 13 Greenspace Scotland 14 Live Active Leisure 15 NatureScot 16 Network Rail 17 Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives 18 Paths for All 19 Police Scotland 20 Rail Operators 21 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) 22 Scottish Forestry 23 Scottish Futures Trust 24 Scottish Government 25 Scottish Water 26 Taxi and Private Hire Fleet Operators 27 Transport Scotland 28 Travel Know How Scotland 29 Woodland Trust Regional 30 Cairngorms National Park Authority 31 HITRANS 32 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 33 Nestrans 34 NHS Tayside 35 SEStran 36 Sustrans 37 Tactran 38 Tactran Freight Quality Partnership Page 290 of 302
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 21 39 Tactran Liftshare 40 Tactran Regional EV Steering Group 41 Tay Cities Region 42 Tayside Local Resilience Partnership Local 43 Bus Operators 44 Business Owners 45 Centre for Inclusive Living 46 Community Councils 47 Community Development Trusts 48 Community Organisations 49 Community Transport Groups 50 Parent Councils 51 Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust 52 Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership 53 Private Developers 54 Private Land Managers 55 Private Parking Providers 56 Schools 57 Social Housing Providers 58 Workplaces 59 Road Operating Companies 60 PKC 8. Delivery Plan The final Delivery Plan sets out a bank of actions for delivery over the lifespan of the Mobility Strategy and brings together the work done in previous steps. A range of funding sources will be required to support the delivery of the Action Plan. Therefore, the Delivery Plan also provides indicative scales of cost and identifies potential funding sources for the delivery of the actions. Not all actions within the Action Plan are solely within the remit of PKC and therefore successful delivery of the actions will involve a number of existing and new partnerships. Regardless, each of the actions has been worded in a way that enables for a team at PKC to progress the action implementation. In most cases, the action lead for each strategic action and its supporting actions will be one team. However, it may also be possible that a number of teams will need to deliver the actions in collaboration. The identification of the appropriate action leads will be carried out by PKC after the delivery of the final Mobility Strategy and Action Plan. The 47 strategic actions with their supporting actions can be seen in Section 5 of the final Action Plan (Appendix 2). Page 291 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 1 Introduction This document summarises the outcomes of various engagement and consultation initiatives in Perth & Kinross, which have significantly shaped the Mobility Strategy and the Mobility Strategy Action Plan. The key milestones in the consultation strategy for the Mobility Strategy included: 1. The Big Place Conversation 2. Let’s Talk Transport – Main Issues Report 3. Tactran Regional Quantitative Survey 4. Partners and Civil Stakeholders 5. Elected Members Workshop 6. Final Draft Consultation Page 294 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 2 1. Big Place Conversation The "Big Place Conversation" engaged with over 1,200 participants across 121 events, including workshops, market stalls, online consultations, and focused working groups. These groups represented diverse demographics, such as schools, elderly homes, the LGBTQ community, individuals with visual impairments, and those with mobility issues. The conversation utilised the Place Standard tool to assess and evaluate the physical environment, including ‘Moving Around’, Public Transport, Traffic and Parking, and Streets and Spaces. Key insights collected from the Big Place Conversation enabled the Mobility Strategy to validate its evidence base against local insights. Each Transportation Planning Objective (TPO) was scrutinised against the findings to ensure locally identified issues were addressed strategically. This work also informed the Integrated Impact Assessment to ensure that people with protected characteristics and minorities were considered during the process. The findings played a pivotal role in shaping the Action Plan, with the STAG (Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance) appraisal process ensuring actions and initiatives were evaluated based on public acceptability. 2. Let's Talk Transport - Main Issues Report The consultation for the Main Issues Report was facilitated through the Council's consultation hub, featuring a concise questionnaire with open-ended questions to capture detailed feedback from participants. The questions and responses were as follows: Questions ‘We asked’: 1. To what extent do you agree/disagree that the report explains why we need a Mobility Strategy for Perth and Kinross? 2. To what extent do you agree/disagree that the report provides adequate information about how people and goods move around in Perth and Kinross? 3. To what extent do you agree/disagree that the report identifies the key problems and opportunities across our existing transport network? 4. Are there any other suggestions you think should be mentioned regarding the emerging Mobility Strategy? Responses, ‘You said’: Page 295 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 3 Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Answered Q1 37.31% 44.78% 8.96% 4.48% 1.49% 2.99% Q2 17.91% 50.75% 19.40% 7.45% 1.49% 2.99% Q3 19.40% 32.84% 22.39% 16.42% 4.48% 4.48% Q4 Q4 received 43 responses. Actions Taken, ‘We did’: Strong support was visible for the need to develop a Mobility Strategy, backed by evidence. Consequently, the draft Mobility Strategy emphasised climate concerns and emissions. Support shown to agree that information was shared transparently, using simple, non-technical language, this approach continued through the Strategy’s development. Although support for addressing issues and opportunities was evident, gaps were identified and were included for consideration in the draft Mobility Strategy, particularly focusing on costs, accessibility, and public transport. 3. Tactran Regional Quantitative Survey Tactran conducted regional public opinion research, including 300 participants from Perth & Kinross, ensuring a representative demographic. The research revealed that all four Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) objectives are deemed important by at least 80% of the population, with health and wellbeing being the most crucial. Support for promoting fair fares, improving public transport, and enhancing accessibility and security was over 90%. However, there was notable resistance to measures such as new charges for motorists (48% objecting), wider parking controls (18% objecting), and road space reallocation (14% objecting). This information has informed the draft Action Plan, helping to identify public support for the vision, objectives, and strategic actions. 4. Partners and Civil Stakeholders Page 296 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 4 During the development of the Mobility Strategy, the Lead Officer engaged with various organisations and stakeholders to gather insights into their experiences with the transport network in Perth and Kinross. Examples of stakeholders included SEPA, NatureScot, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Tactran, Network Rail and Scot Rail, NHS Tayside, National Farmers Union, Sustrans, Roads Haulage Association, PK Leadership Forum, University of Highlands and Islands, Scottish Care, HCSP, and Strathallan Community Rail Partnership. 5. Elected Member Workshops: Two key Elected Member workshops were used to engage with Elected Members in terms of shaping the Transport Planning Objectives and Action Plan. 4th October: Workshop to engage members in formulating the Mobility Strategy, discussing the Regional Transport Strategy, the Main Issues Report, and draft Transport Planning Objectives. 18th April: Workshop to brief members on the draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan, covering key findings and the forthcoming consultation plan. 6. Final ‘Draft Consultation’ The final consultation initiative involved presenting and responding to the Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan following committee approval (1 May Climate Change & Sustainability Committee). This consultation initiative also allowed for the promotion of draft impact assessments, the Strategic Environmental Assessment, and the Integrated Impact Assessment. In our endeavour to foster community engagement and promote the Mobility Strategy, a diverse range of promotional activities and communication channels were utilised. These efforts aimed not only to encourage participation but also to provide comprehensive information to stakeholders. The following summarises our approach and key findings: Page 297 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 5 Promotional Activities: Deployment of 6 stalls strategically located across PKC at high footfall events, such as farmers' markets. Issuance of press releases to media outlets. Amplification through multiple social media channels. Inclusion in the Perth Business Bulletin, May Edition Email dissemination to all Elected Members and the Transportation Teams professional stakeholder contact lists. Tailored education communications to all Council Secondary Schools, including an easy-read version of the Mobility Strategy. An Easy Read was also shared with Perth’s Centre of inclusive living. Collaboration with community networks, including the Community Engagement Newsletter (Issue 56). Promotion of the consultation at the Perth and Kinross Council Schools and Youth Engagement Work group on 12 June 2024. Information cards were distributed at public-facing facilities, including the reception desks of Pullar House and 2 High Street in Perth. A promotional banner was also sited at the reception desk of Pullar House during the consultation period. Response demographics were recorded, within boundaries of GDPR, allowing us to ask minimal but informative questions on age and representation group. Due to our outlined promotional activities we managed to attract a diverse array of participants, with a particular focus on the younger demographic. Page 298 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 6 Response A total of 72 responses were received in the final draft consultation through the Consultation Hub. The demographic profile of the respondent sample is outlined in the table below: Questions ‘We asked’: 1. To what extent do you agree/disagree that we have clearly explained why we need a Mobility Strategy for Perth and Kinross? 2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the objectives of the Mobility Strategy for the Perth and Kinross transport network? 3. To what extent do you agree/disagree that the actions in the action plan are adequate to achieve the objectives for the Perth and Kinross transport network? 4. Are there any other suggestions or comments that you would like to mention regarding the Mobility Strategy? Respondent Age Under 18 19-60 60+ Prefer not to say No answer Responses 29.17% 41.67% 13.89% 6.94% 8.33% Respondent Type Resident Community Group Business Third sector Public Agency Student Other Not answered Response 50.00% 2.78% 5.56% 5.56% 0.00% 29.17% 1.39% 5.56% Page 299 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 7 Responses, ‘You said’: Question Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Answered Q1 29.17% 30.56% 22.22% 9.72% 4.17% 4.17% Q2 22.22% 44.44% 15.28% 6.94% 4.17% 6.94% Q3 13.89% 30.56% 23.61% 16.67% 6.94% 8.33% Q4. 34 responses were received for this part of the question. Actions Taken, ‘We did’: Positive feedback was noted around the way in which the purpose and need for the Mobility Strategy was explained in the draft policy document (59.73% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed with Q1). As such, the background information and structuring remain unchanged within the policy document. 66.66% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed with the Transport Planning Objectives that were set. With strong endorsement for the 11 TPO’s, they remain unchanged. 44.45% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that the actions in the action plan are adequate to achieve the Transport Planning Objectives. Following specific feedback on deliverability, tweaks have been made to the Action Plan to align with delivery structures/team leads. The wording of 87 actions has been tweaked based on feedback from the public consultation and stakeholders. Some of the these include: o Clarifying the role that PKC plays in terms of working with potential funders and partners to deliver on the actions. 25 potential funding sources, and 59 potential partners have been identified, and indicative costs have been applied, from low to very high. o Splitting actions into strategic and supporting actions, and re-aligning supporting actions to appropriate strategic actions. o Re-packaging actions into appropriate themes. Page 300 of 302
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Draft Mobility Strategy – Consultation Note 8 A significant number of responses at the promotional events related to disappointment with bus service cuts and their connectivity. This has been considered in the action plan development. Report accessibility issues were raised, around the size and ease to zoom on the document. This has been fed back to the Citizen Space (Consultation Hub). Vagueness of actions was mentioned which has been addressed where applicable. 7. Additional Initiatives Other initiatives informing the Mobility Strategy included: Carbon Childs Annual Event 2023: Discussions on challenges, actions, and the imperative for altering transport modes. Community Action Plans: Incorporating locally collated evidence, perspectives, and knowledge. Internal Discussions: Throughout the development of the strategy, Senior Officers across Perth and Kinross Council were involved, facilitated by the Mobility Working Group, including members from various teams such as Traffic and Networks, City Development, Perth Smart Team, Air Quality/Public Health, Climate Change, Tactran, Transportation & Development, Infrastructure Team, Greenspace, and Roads Maintenance. 8. Summary The consultation initiatives in Perth & Kinross were comprehensive and inclusive, gathering extensive public and stakeholder input to shape the Mobility Strategy and its Action Plan. These efforts validated the evidence base, informed the Integrated Impact Assessment, and highlighted strong support for addressing climate concerns and accessibility in the strategy. Overall, the consultations significantly influenced the Mobility Strategy, ensuring it is inclusive, aligned with public needs, and supported by continued proactive communication with stakeholders. Page 301 of 302
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