Appendix 1 - Progress on actions detailed in the PKC Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2022/23
Perth and Kinross Council · 14 February 2024
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Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2022/23 Best Value Commitment 1 Corporate commitment towards sustainable development is reflected in the Council’s vision and strategic priorities Action number Action RAG Status in Feb 2023 Responsibility Timescale RAG Progress in Dec 2023 1.2.1 Sustainable development guidance (including updated SEA guidance) to be produced and accessible via eric for all staff. G Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team Apr 2023 G Completed Apr 2023. 1.2.2 Training for members and senior management on how to use the IVA for more effective scrutiny of sustainable development. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team Jun 2023 A Partially completed. Introductory presentation of IVA process has been provided for Senior Management Teams. Training to be organised for Members and senior managers once new committee reporting template has been finalised with Committee Services. Expected early to mid-2024. Appendix 1
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Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2022/23 Best Value Commitment 2 Sustainable development considerations are embedded in the Council’s governance arrangements Action number Action RAG Status Feb 2023 Responsibility Timescale RAG Progress Dec 2023 2.1.1 Work with the corporate improvement team to explore options for incorporating IVA and Sustainable Development guidance into the existing corporate management framework. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team/ Corporate Performance Team Aug 2023 A Started and ongoing. Expected mid to late-2024. 2.1.2 Develop and implement the IVA. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team/Corporate Policy & Governance Team Final version by Mar 2023. Fully implement by Jul 2023 G Completed May 2023. The IVA will be routinely maintained from 2024 onwards. 2.4.1 Establish sustainable development and climate change hub on eric with general guidance on how to integrate sustainable development into service specific roles; training for sustainable A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team Mar 2023 G Completed April/May 2023. Hub established April 2023, including Climate Change, IVA and SEA pages and resources.
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Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2022/23 development and a dedicated page and resources for IVA. 2.5.1 Develop a digital indicator platform in 2023, making the indicators more relevant and allowing the user to compare data across multiple indicators and sustainable development goals. G Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team Dec 2023 G Completed Dec 2023. The Quality of Life Dashboard will be routinely maintained from 2024 onwards. 2.6.1 Submit annual sustainable development performance report to Climate Change & Sustainability Committee for scrutiny and approval. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team Early 2024 G Completed. Report submitted to Committee 14 Feb 2024. Best Value Commitment 3 Systematic approach to the management of resources, which are planned and used in a way that contributes to sustainable development Action number Action RAG Status February 2023 Responsibility Timescale Rag Progress December 2023 3.2.1 Provide an update on Climate Change action within Procurement Strategy. Presented A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Early 2024 A Initial discussions have taken place. Highlighted as a key action for the
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Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2022/23 as part of the Sustainable Development Progress Report 2023/24. Team / Corporate Procurement Team Climate Change Governance Working Group to take forwards in 2024. Expected late-2024. 3.2.2 Provide update on PCIP progress in relation to set climate change questions. Presented as part of the Sustainable Development Progress Report 2023/24. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team / Corporate Procurement Team Early 2024 A Expected late-2024. 3.2.3 Provide update on sustainable development and climate change implications in relation to the seven Public Procurement Priorities. Presented as part of the Sustainable Development Progress Report 2023/24. A Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team / Corporate Procurement Team Early 2024 A Expected late-2024. 3.3.1 Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Annual Report submitted to Scottish Government G Climate Change and Sustainable Development Team End Nov 2023 G Completed. Report submitted to Scottish Government following approval by Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 27 Nov 2023.
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Progress on actions detailed in the Perth & Kinross Council Best Value & Sustainable Development Progress Report 2022/23 3.4.1 Biodiversity Duty Progress Report approved by Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Climate G Climate Change and Sustainable Development Team Dec 2023 G Completed. Report approved by Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 27 Nov 2023.