Appendix B - Master Action Plan Year 4
Perth and Kinross Council · 25 February 2026
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 2 3 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 Buildings and Energy B1 Domestic - Private Prepare and then deliver a costed programme and seek funding to complete the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES), as the basis for future planning and delivery of specific building level interventions and heat decarbonisation measures across zones (e.g. heat networks) in Perth & Kinross. 1. Formal Statutory Proposals from SG. 2. Complete LHEES process. 3.Identify heat decarbonisation measures across P&K. Climate Change and Zero Waste T T G Annual report on LHEES to be taken to CC&S Committee on 10 November. Good progress was made on key actions: - Perth Heat Network - Strategic Energy Partner - Estate decarbonisation - Community energy (Scalable cities) - Public engagement Buildings and Energy B1a Domestic - Private Using Scottish Government awarded grant funding, undertake LHEES pilot project with consultancy/EST support to further develop capacity for future LHEES statutory duties and support ongoing policy development in this area. Complete Climate Change and Zero Waste N/A N/A Complete Complete - 2023
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 4 5 Buildings and Energy B2 Domestic - PKC Develop and deliver a programme to ensure all existing Council houses are brought up to EPC B by 2032 1. Target Council housing with EPC Band D and below by 2026. 2. External consultants to be appointed to carry out a high level review of current housing stock and to identify scope and costs for meeting EPC B. Housing T T G Report from ARUP has been received and plans are underway to form a Retrofit Strategy. Pilot projects - one pilot project is now complete and we will be reviewing the data being received from these properties (in use). The other pilot project was delayed awaiting funding approvals from Scottish Enterprise and this has not yet been received; review underway of use of building therefore further delays being encountered whilst agreement is reached. The properties that have EPC's of Bands E & F (we have no Band G properties) have been split into categories and are being addressed; a proportion have had measures carried out but require updated EPC's; others require a single measure to achieve a Band D and others require more than one measure and are being programmed into the energy efficiency programme to install the measures required to upgrade the properties to EPC Band D. Working towards Scottish Government deadline of December 2025. Buildings and Energy B3 Domestic - PKC Investigate the potential to deliver new build exemplar projects using a net zero approach incorporating other sustainability measures including potential avenues for funding and potential to incorporate mixed use developments. Review of Design Guide for New Build affordable housing Planning and Development H M A The design guidance was published in Nov 2023. Potential PKC housing projects are being considered to deliver new build exemplar projects using a net zero approach incorporating other sustainability measures including potential avenues for funding and potential to incorporate mixed use developments with early design development stages with the Balhousie and Beechgrove projects.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 6 7 8 9 Buildings and Energy B4 Domestic - PKC Develop a comprehensive suite of measures for inclusion in the review of the Local Housing Strategy to assist our tenants in meeting the challenges of climate change mitigation by reducing energy and water consumption. Agreement and issue of Energy Guide for Tenants for 2021 Joint between Planning and Development and Housing M H G Local Housing Strategy is in place and actions are ongoing; funding for energy efficiency advice is available for HRA and non-HRA streams through SCARF; additional Climate Change funding has been allocated as an extra workstream through SCARF to support PKC residents. This has resulted in savings for residents, reductions in carbon emissions and removed some residents from fuel poverty. Buildings and Energy B5 Domestic - Private Work with local Housing Associations to maximise the number of social rented homes achieving EPC B by 2032. Planning and Development H H A All RSL new builds and remodelling projects will achieve EPC rating B or higher. Buildings and Energy B6 & B7 Domestic - Private Carry out a comprehensive awareness raising programme for private landlords of impending EPC targets and develop support for private landlords to work towards the required housing energy 1. Carry out a comprehensive awareness raising programme, giving private landlords notice of impending EPC targets and directing them to the technical advice required, to allow them to upgrade their properties where required. 2. Develop support for private landlords to work towards the required housing energy standards where there are issues with the co- ordination of multi owners. 3. Monitor likely demand and consider options for resourcing this service including charging on a cost recovery basis Joint between Housing and Legal and Governance Services M M R Targeted comms for landlords around ECO4 was sent in June 2025. Very limited progress - as above, until there is clarity around the legislation and minimum standards it will be difficult to progress this item in a meaningful way Buildings and Energy B8 Domestic - Private Introduce a scheme for home energy efficiency advice, co-designed with partner organisations, the third sector and the public (to consider also income maximisation) 1. Continue to fund SCARF to provide free home energy advice to P&K residents 2. Continue to support the work of the HEAT project, Warm Connections, Citizens Advice and other organisations providing assistance to business and residents 3. Develop a one stop shop for home energy advice (Now action B24) Joint between Climate Change and Zero Waste and Housing H H G Ongoing - funding to Scarf has been awarded since 2022 and is secured until March 2026 from Climate Change funds; Funding is available from Housing to support the HEAT project from SCARF until March 2026. The Council has received InnovateUK funding to explore the feasibility of developing a One- Stop-Shop retrofit model to be completed early 2025 (Now action B24)
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 10 11 12 13 Buildings and Energy B9 Domestic - Private Commission research into fuel poverty and housing conditions in the private sector, to assess the scale of the problem and develop an action plan to tackle the issue. Complete Planning and Development N/A H Complete Aligned to LHEES action to work with Energy Savings Trust and Corporate Data Team (CDT) to improve LHEES data incl. fuel poverty data. CDT developing brief for evidence publishing and provision. This aligns with Action 4.2 of the LHS confirmed Local House Condition Surveys were completed for both Council and Private Buildings and Energy B10 Domestic - PKC Carry out an updated survey programme (similar to the one being carried out by Property Services) to refresh information about the condition of the Housing non-domestic estate (HRA) portfolio. 1. Carry out estate surveys as per programme Housing H H A Survey programme still to be progressed; focus is on domestic retrofit strategy initially as there have been targets set for the domestic sector Buildings and Energy B11 Non-domestic - PKC Develop options, costs and funding avenues for PKC Estate Portfolios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Options should include non-direct emissions heat source and Low and Zero carbon construction methods such as Passivhaus/Enerphit for all new build and major refurbishment projects to achieve energy efficiency and quality. 1. Comply with updated building standards. 2. Align with SFT - Net zero public buildings strategy. 3. Identify a plan to meet SG domestic and non-domestic targets. Property/Housing T T A High level options appraisal provided by ARUP and investigating more detailed pathways to reach Net Zero Buildings and Energy B12 Non-domestic - PKC All non - domestic buildings considered for refurbishment must have improved energy efficiency and performance, adopting the 'fabric first' approach by upgrading building fabric and incorporating non- direct emissions heat sources measures as standard to reduce heat demand and “in use energy” consumption to a level 1. Identify additional resources: staffing and financial. 2. Initial scope to be identified using Consultants as part of Phase 1 project. 3. Set specific targets for each building as full scope of works is identified. Budget Holders incl. - Property Services/Commu nities/ECS N/A N/A Complete Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 14 15 16 17 Buildings and Energy B13 Non-Domestic - P&K Develop and invest in local district heat/communal heat/electricity networks where viable which use alternative non- direct emissions heat sources such as electricity, hydrogen or emerging technologies. This must also be considered in conjunction with the requirements of the LHEES programme, Heat Networks bill and the Scottish Governments Heat in Buildings strategy. 1. Identify additional financial and staffing resources. 2. Initial scope to be identified using LHEES and Consultants as part of Phase 1 project. 3. Compliance with Scottish Governments Heat in Buildings strategy. Communities/Hou sing/Property Services. T T G Study completed for Perth City Centre, next phase of heat network zoning to be investigated Utilise potential further 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. Buildings and Energy B14 Non-domestic - PKC Re-evaluate all existing 'business as usual' programmes of work which are currently funded. Where possible re- prioritise these to ensure that a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is the key driver for each expenditure programme. Typical reprioritised works to be considered would be upgrading building 1.To be identified and aligned with annual expenditure programmes. 2. To align with investment blueprint. 3. Reduce annual emissions. Property Services H H A This is work in progress and is being considered as part of the current Capital Plan for the Property estate but subject to budget availability. Buildings and Energy B15 Non-Domestic - P&K Explore and secure alternative property funding streams to assist the transition to zero carbon and meet Scottish Government Climate Change targets. To identify and secure funding as it becomes available. Economy, Development, Planning H M A Secured limited funding in 25/26 as part of Public Sector heat decarbonisation fund. Further funding bids to be made in future years as they become available. Strategic Energy Partnership proposal being investigated. Funding secured from Scottish Government Heat Network Support Unit and EU Scalable Cities (Serge/Graham to update). Note: funding received is still minimal compared Buildings and Energy B16 Non-domestic - PKC Review the property portfolio and reduce emissions through a combination of maximising and optimising the use of buildings in line with the Corporate Asset management review and Smarter Working. 1. Assist with targets for reduction in CO2 emissions by rationalising the estate portfolio. Property Services/ Communities/Est ates H H G Project for Pitlochry Asset Review at design stage; Smarter Working proposals are being implemented and purchase of Pullar House has been concluded. Office Rationalisation is underway in 2 High Street.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 18 19 20 21 22 Buildings and Energy B17 Non-Domestic - P&K Develop collaborative and partnership working with other Public sector bodies and community planning partners to achieve net zero by 2045. 1. Capitalise and improve partnership working to achieve area wide Net Zero targets. Property Services/ Communities H H A Smarter working and Strategic Energy Partnership mentioned for previous actions should allow for collaboration with Private and Public Sector bodies. LHEES/LAEP Steering Board including public sector and community planning partners meet regularly to align actions and investment within the LHEES/LAEP Shared Delivery Plan Buildings and Energy B18 Non-Domestic - P&K Area-wide assessment including the investigation for future local energy targets and development of a Local Area Energy Plan 1.Identify heat decarbonisation measures across P&K Planning and Development N/A M Complete Complete -2024 Buildings and Energy B19 Non-domestic - PKC Investigate water conservation measures to cost options for a dedicated water management resource to reduce water consumption and waste across the estate. 1. Decrease water consumption 2. Reduce Scope 3 indirect greenhouse gas emissions Property Services H H G This is currently progressing through a Water Audit of all PKC Non-Domestic buildings. This exercise is being undertaken by a new member of PKC staff dedicated to water conservation and climate change adaptation. Buildings and Energy B21 Non-domestic - PKC Replace all Oil fired heating systems with non- direct emissions heat source, adopting a fabric first approach to reduce heat demand. Increase local energy generation and improve heating control systems. Increase level of smart metering for all utilities. 1.To work towards meeting SG non-domestic targets. 2. To align with investment blueprint. 3. Undertake quick wins to reduce, energy consumption and annual emissions Property Services T T A Utilising existing internal funding up to 2026/27 to undertake initial Non-Direct Emissions heat source projects. External SG part funding has also been secured from Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation fund in 25/26 for one of these projects. Further funding streams to be explored to undertake further work. Buildings and Energy B22 Non-domestic - PKC Work with energy and utility suppliers to share ideas, discuss future solutions and partnership working in relation to energy supply and resilience. 1.Decrease Energy consumption and emissions for PKC and wider P&K. Property Services H H G Currently working collaboratively across PKC teams to engage with SSEN and also with the wider Private sector through LHEES/LAEP and PIN notice for Strategic Energy Partnership. LHEES LAEP evidence published on Local Energy Net Zero Accelerator (LENZA) SSEN platform to assist with low carbon project siting and wider strategic investment planning aligned to grid investment plans. Engaging as part of the Local Energy and Policy Infrastructure Group on RESP.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 23 24 25 26 27 28 Buildings and Energy B23 Non-Domestic - PKC Undertake statutory duty in relation to public sector Non-Domestic buildings and the compilation of Building Assessment Reports (BAR) in accordance with Heat Network Regulations. To be aligned with heat network zoning and identify suitability of buildings for future connection to district heating network as part of estate wide decarbonisation planning. Property Services H H A This action is currently in early stages of development due to the reporting template still being discussed with SG. SG have not yet agreed on the template to be used. Buildings and Energy B24/E26 (moved from Engage ment & Educatio n) Domestic - Private Create and deliver a One-stop-shop for Retrofit in P&K 1. Complete Innovate UK Pathfinders project 2. Identify and appraise methods for running a one-stop-shop 3. Engage with P&K businesses to assess if fit for purpose 4. Create ready to invest business plan 5. Secure financing and deliver 6. Explore expansion of in-person climate change advice centres Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G Innovate UK Phase 2 project completed. Model for OSS created and ready for start-up and market testing. £80k of partial seed funding secured from Climate Change budget. Buildings and Energy B25 Non-domestic - PKC Develop rural heat networks at sites beneficial to our domestic and non- domestic estates 1. Complete 8-10 feasibility studies into rural heat networks 2. Explore funding options with HNSU and other sources Property Services H N/A New New action for Year 5 - At F&R2 in October 2025, Members agree to allocate £100k to this element to explore the feasibility of 8-10 rural heat networks Buildings and Energy B27 Non-domestic - PKC Develop a programme of sites under PKC for renewable energy generation 1. Consolidate the findings for the PKC estate work already undertaken 2. Investigate the potential installation of renewable energy at city centre car parks 3. Investigate the potential for additional renewable energy locations (e.g. at waste sites) Property Services H N/A New New action for Year 5 Business and Industry B&I 1 Data & Strategic targeting Collate key info and carbon targeted reduction plans from key employers and industry bodies Information from 100 top employers and main energy users collated Economy, Development, Planning M H A Each member of the Business Growth team to be assigned a selection of businesses from the top 100 with renewed focus on gathering information through one on one in-person meetings with representatives from firms in the Top 100 Business and Industry B&I 2 Engagement, Empowerment and Awareness Identify and meet with key employers/businesses Meetings with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach and Highland Spring organised Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Business and Industry B&I 3 Strategic Actions Agree with key employers/businesses for them to lead/champion the Race to Zero campaign at local level Agreement reached with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach, Highland Spring Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A Complete Business and Industry B&I 4 Data & Strategic targeting Agree with key employers/businesses the key activities, locations or sectors to target to reduce carbon emissions and achieve a just transition. Agreement on developing joint actions on Transport/travel, asset energy efficiency and skills/job opportunities Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A Complete Business and Industry B&I 5 Strategic Actions Promote with key employers/businesses/business organisations the Race to Zero campaign to local businesses. Joint announcement at Zero emission Tour Bus 26.10.21 event Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A Complete Business and Industry B&I 6 Strategic Actions Promote advice and support tools for SMEs to reduce carbon, access funding/green finance, ensure business continuity and measure progress. Signposting to sectoral and representative bodies' online resources and advice in place Economy, Development, Planning H H R There is a need to compile and display resources to support SMEs to reduce carbon. Many businesses will require sector specific resources which will be promoted alongside a general code of practice Business and Industry B&I 7 Strategic Actions Develop public/private learning business forums via existing partnerships/networks Tay Cities Clean Growth Cluster launched Economy, Development, Planning M M G Tay Cities Clean Growth Initiative progressing well and as expected, continuing to grow and develop professional networks that disseminate public/ private professional knowledge Business and Industry B&I 8 Skills/jobs Identify and address skills shortage in business and industry including with key employers and their supply chain Joint initiatives agreed Economy, Development, Planning H H G Work continuing to support the development of skills required for key industries through engagement with Perth UHI and support of initiatives such as the development of a Clean Technology and Biodiversity Skills Centre (CTABS) at Binn Eco Park Business and Industry B&I 9 Skills/Jobs Identify and promote green job opportunities in business and industry including with key employers and their supply chain Joint initiatives agreed Economy, Development, Planning H H A Engagement with key employers ongoing through the Top 100 programme and the Business and Industry working group including detailed updates on hiring numbers and graduate programmes from major employers such as SSE. Work needs done to expand acquisition of job opportunities data and complete it's mapping
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 36 37 38 39 40 41 Business and Industry B&I 10 Strategic Actions Develop joint strategic projects to decarbonise Transport (goods and people) with key employers in close liaison with the Transport Group Joint initiatives agreed Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A G On-going as part of wider B&I business engagement work, but initial projects around hydrogen identified Business and Industry B&I 11 Strategic Actions Develop joint strategic projects to decarbonise fixed and mobile asset including energy efficiency with key employers in close liaison with the Building and Energy Group Joint initiatives agreed Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A Complete Agreed via LHEES/LAEP strategy setting process approved via Council in 2023 Business and Industry B&I 12 Strategic Actions Identify and share business continuity plans with key employers in close liaison with the Resilience Group Plans identified and liaison established Economy, Development, Planning M M A Engagement questions for sessions with Top 100 businesses to be updated to include questions on resilience to acquire data on key employer's resilience plans Business and Industry B&I 13 Measuring performance Agree with key employers/businesses key indicators and measure performance Indicators agreed Economy, Development, Planning M M A Data collection ongoing. Survey was sent out to large employers and energy users to establish which had carbon reduction plans and whilst response was limited, some key employers, such as Stagecoach, have provided detailed carbon reduction plans. More carbon reduction plans are required for proper analysis to be conducted. Collection of carbon reduction plans to be expanded trough Top 100 engagement Business and Industry B&I 14 Strategic Actions Develop Perth West and Perth Eco- Innovation Park as a national net zero exemplar for decarbonisation of transport and energy 1. Business Case agreed 2. Commercial marketing commenced Economy, Development, Planning T T G Project progressing well. Key milestones on legal agreements, ground investigation works, and masterplan development have been reached with commercial marketing to begin in near future Business and Industry B&I 15 Strategic Actions Transport: Facilitate Business engagement in the development of PK Mobility Strategy, Wider EV infrastructure, Active Travel & Public Transport Dunkeld Corridor Effective engagement Economy, Development, Planning N/A N/A Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 42 43 44 45 Business and Industry B&I 16a Strategic Actions Energy: Facilitate business engagement in the development of the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES), Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and Smart Local Energy Programme Effective engagement Economy, Development, Planning H H G On-going - Business engagement and involvement as part of the LAEP working groups. Clear and continue success with the development of this programme including the deployment of insulation and solar panels, engagement with SSE, alignment with mobility strategy, finalisation of EV infrastructure strategy Business and Industry B&I 16b Strategic Actions Develop carbon reduction actions on large emitters employment/industrial sites in Perth City - Inveralmond/North Muirton Priorities and actions agreed Economy, Development, Planning H H A Contact made and support provided to Businesses at Inveralmond such as provision of a Green Capital grant to support decarbonisation at Innes & Gunn and engagement with SSE through the B&I working group. SSEE have provided information on their energy use and CO2 emissions as well as their carbon reduction plan but more work needs to be done to provide the same level of support to all businesses at the site Business and Industry B&I 17 Strategic Actions Ensure that P&K benefits from gigabit capable broadband (fibre and mobile connectivity) across its entire area to improve business competitiveness and as a method of reducing CO2 emissions and the need to travel Proportion of premises connected. Target 60% connected with gigabit capable broadband by 26/27 Economy, Development, Planning M N/A New Expansion of broadband continues to roll out on track with 56.34% of premises connected with Gigabit capable broadband as of 23.10.25. Recent expansion of satellite based internet to rural areas may accelerate the rollout Climate Resilience R1 Resilient organisations Build organisational capacity around climate adaptation and mainstream it into project development, procurement and delivery processes 1. Embed climate adaptation into asset management plans 2. Review Procurement Contract Management Strategies through a resilience lens. 3. Compile library of procurement examples (e.g. CTLR) for other teams to use Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G Progress was made in this area - demonstrated by both our Scotland Adapts Capability Score and our Adaptation Score for the CCAT. Climate adaptation is included in the carbon literacy training and online induction module for staff.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 46 47 48 49 50 51 Climate Resilience R2 Resilient organisations Continue to work with Tayside Local Resilience Partnership to implement local risk reductions measures and develop contingency plans Ongoing. Up to date generic and specific contingency plans are in place for the risks presented by climate change and groups are encouraged to build climate change in to thinking. SPP and P H H G Ongoing action - up to date generic and specific contingency plans are in place for the risks presented by climate change and groups are encouraged to build climate change in to thinking. 3 new risks have been added this Climate Resilience R4 Resilient organisations Review the Scottish Snap Adaptation Programme 3 (SNAP3) (2025-29) when published and identify appropriate local actions 1. Get involved in consultation process for SCCAP3. 2. Review SCCAP3 once published. 3. Develop plan of PKC appropriate actions. Climate Change and Zero Waste M H G Actions from SNAP3 have been incorporated into the CCAP - developing a regional adaptation partnership (R34) was one of the key duties Climate Resilience R6 Resilient organisations Undertake a strategic climate change risk and opportunity assessment for Perth and Kinross Council Area CCROA Complete Risk assessment shared and communicated Climate Change and Zero Waste N/A N/A Complete Completed and published on PKClimateAction in 2023 Climate Resilience R8 Resilient infrastructure Develop and implement green solutions for protecting open space and core paths to protect from flooding and erosion 1. Training programme for PKC staff/consultant to help on projects 2. Develop list of potential projects. 3. Engage with SEPA and flooding team. Community Greenspace M M A Long term programme responding to site or infrastructure issues as the arise e.g. detailing to prevent damage to paths or bridges from flooding. The ranger worked with the local path group n Comrie to obtain funding, employ an engineer and implement a willow based green solution to the burn erosion which was in danger of undermining the path. Climate Resilience R9 Resilient infrastructure Explore the potential for green-blue infrastructure for Perth, working in strategic partnership with Scottish Water. 1. Develop structure of potential partnership. 2. Undertake concept study. Flooding Team L L R This is a work area led by Scottish Water, but discussions are underway to explore the potential of a strategic workgroup to cover the PKC / Angus / Fife / Dundee City areas. Also involves Planning by way of considerations under their relevant Legislation. Climate Resilience R11 Resilient infrastructure 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) 1 Review what current conflicts are in terms of SUDS features which could be supported if designed appropriately + review roads development guide (prepare as streets design guidance) and define design standards for these features Planning and Development H H R Review of draft ongoing (autumn 2025) but limited progress due to staff turnover.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 52 53 54 55 Climate Resilience R12 Resilient infrastructure Develop and implement scour protection programme for key Council assets 1. Undertake scour risk assessments across P&K bridge stock to inform scour mitigation works 2. CGS - identify sites and structures at risk of scour and develop an appropriate action plan Structures Team T T G The Structures Team's scour assessment programme is ongoing, with several high-priority road bridge scour mitigation schemes now identified. These have been added to the already substantial backlog of works facing the team. In particular, the team has received an allocation of PKC Council Climate Funding £250,000 towards scour mitigation and fish passage improvement works at Blairgowrie Bridge. Climate Resilience R15 Resilient ecosystems Undertake research review into native tree and flora and fauna species and how they adapt to the changing climate and develop programme of necessary actions - Complete Planning and Development N/A N/A Complete Climate Resilience R19 Resilient and empowered communities Develop and build a public awareness campaign promoting the behavioural changes identified in the SCCAP2 1. Campaign developed 2. Implementation and M&E of impact Climate Change and Zero Waste N/A N/A Complete Climate Resilience R20 Resilient and empowered communities Continue to support and develop Communities Resilience Forums and other community groups and support them to develop proactive preventative measures 1. Continue to Support CRFs 2. Build capacity with groups around preventative behaviours (e.g. Greenspace groups, CRF) 3. Work with community biodiversity groups on projects that jointly address the nature emergency and build climate resilience 4. Explore the potential for developing a PFR household and community scheme Communities T T G Number of community resilience groups has grown to 63 Gave out £220k grant funding and £80k equipment •Meeting with Blairgowrie and Rattray CC - they now installed a River Track early warning system put on the Rattray burn and looking for other Grant Funding to source Boxwall Flood Barriers. Perth Community Flood Aid were granted £20k from Full Council Budget mentions monies and this will be drawn down over the financial year 25/26. To purchase equipment to protect the Craigie area of Perth, due to increase surface water flooding resilience. •Working on a Vulnerable persons register - flooding, power outage, need to evacuate a street, etc
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 56 57 Climate Resilience R21 Resilient and empowered communities Promote natural flood management and work with riparian landowners and communities on addressing climate change and implementing actions of new catchment management plans 1. Local place plans use these as a tool to work with communities on climate impacts 2. Work with landowners through the Leven LENs programme 3. Engagement by flooding team with key landowners Planning and development H H A The Council is working on the Blairgowrie NFM scheme. Wider land owner engagement is planned by the Flooding Team when staff capacity allows. Through the Leven LENS programme the Council is helping to leverage farmers to take action. Through our NRF funding, we are assisting local landowners to take action. Looking to support this more widely through the Nature Based Solutions strand of Climate Ready Tayside Climate Resilience R23 Flood risk management Use planning system to avoid an increase in flood risk 1. Provide flood risk advice on proposed development through planning process (on- going) 2. Consider need/potential for BS to input at planning application stage regarding flood resilient materials and constructions methods. 3. Review and revise the planning advice and application negotiation process to ensure SUDS schemes are delivering multi-functional benefit (increase in Planning/Flooding Team resources required for this). Flooding Team H H A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for LDP3 published February 2025, online SFRA map also published. Evidence Report submitted to Gatecheck March 2025, returned for resubmission due to insufficient evidence July 2025. To deliver 1 and 2. an increase in Flooding Team resources required for this. An alternative to deliver 2 is to change the building standards. For 3. This could be best addressed through new street design guidance, due to concerns re maintenance. This guidance has been drafted by the Council's transport planning team and will be circulated internally for input.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 58 59 60 61 62 63 Climate Resilience R24 Flood risk management Continued delivery of Flood Risk Management Cycle 1 Projects and commence Cycle 2 projects. 1. Individual projects to deliver actions are listed in actions R24a-j 2. Completion of statutory reporting - every 3 years (Dec 2025) Flooding Team T T A Comrie Flood Scheme has commenced construction, expected to complete October 2026. South Kinross Scheme Local Authority Hearing scheduled for Autumn / Winter 2025. Uncertainty remains around SG funding, including Cycle 1 and deferred funding for Cycle 2 Schemes. Several new studies commencing throughout 2025. Flood resilience projects - Flood resilience fund Climate Resilience R24a Flood risk management Implement Flood Protection Schemes (FRM Cycle 2) Flooding Team H H G Awaiting on outcome of Scottish Govt/COSLA funding review group. Climate Resilience R24b Flood risk management Implement the Comrie Flood Protection Scheme Flooding Team H H G Construction commenced in Oct 2024 until autumn 2026. To date, much of the sheet piling works have been completed with final finishes being applied. Climate Resilience R24c Flood risk management Implement the Milnathort (Surface Water) Flood Protection Scheme Flooding Team H H G Currently in outline design; delays experienced due to general project pressures, major flooding over last few years. Project to conclude end 2026. Climate Resilience R24d Flood risk management Implement the South Kinross Flood Protection Scheme Flooding Team H H G Currently in outline design; delays experienced due to general project pressures and objection process, major flooding over last few years. Climate Resilience R24e Flood risk management Implement the Scone (Annaty Burn) Flood Protection Scheme Flooding Team H H A Consultant appointed in 2024. Currently in outline design; delays experienced due to general project pressures, major flooding over last few years. Scottish Government enforced pause on project introduced delay to programme.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Climate Resilience R24f Flood risk management Implement the Bridgend Flood Protection Works Flooding Team H H A Detailed design been completed. Awaiting on outcome of Scottish Govt/COSLA funding review group. Potential restart of project in late 2026. Climate Resilience R24g Flood risk management Complete On-going Flood Studies - FRM Cycle 1 Flooding Team H H A On-going. Staff at full complement means some previously paused projects have restarted. Still some uncertainty over FRM funding from Scottish Government / CoSLA. Climate Resilience R24h Flood risk management Undertake Surface Water Management Plans - FRM Cycle 1 Flooding Team H H A On-going. Staff at full complement means some previously paused projects have restarted. Perth SWMP concluding end 2025, Scone SWMP underway. Still some uncertainty over FRM funding from Scottish Government / CoSLA. Climate Resilience R24i Flood risk management Undertake Flood Studies - FRM Cycle 2 Flooding Team H H A On-going. Staff at full complement means some previously paused projects have restarted. Bridge of Earn at tender stage. Luncarty, Blair Atholl, Methven to follow as per cycle timeline. Still some uncertainty over FRM funding from Scottish Government / CoSLA. Climate Resilience R24j Flood risk management Undertake Surface Water Management Plans - FRM Cycle 2 Flooding Team H H A On-going. Staff at full complement means some previously paused projects have restarted. Bridge of Earn SWMP and Comrie SWMP underway. Aberfeldy SWMP due to commence mid 2026. Still some uncertainty over FRM funding from Scottish Government / CoSLA. Climate Resilience R25 Flood risk management Bodies of Water - Inspection, Assessment and Clearance & Repair Works Flooding Team H H G 2 permanent Watercourse Inspectors undertaking programme of inspections. Climate Resilience R26 Flood risk management Review climate change impacts on existing flood protection schemes To be set closer to action implementation Flooding Team N/A N/A G FRM Cycle 3 (post 2028)
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 71 72 73 74 75 Climate Resilience R27 Flood risk management Address reduced input of Scottish Government, SEPA and Scottish Water to the flood risk management planning process (due to Covid, SEPA cyber- attack, issues with funding, issues with legislation, etc) Flooding Team M M A Raised a future agenda item for the FRM Lead Authority Forum. Climate Resilience R28 Flood risk management Surface water management - seek increased collaboration from Scottish Water; address separate funding mechanisms; seek improvements in legislation. Flooding Team H H A Repeatedly raised with the Scottish Government. Scottish Govt to initiate SAIFF PMG who will in turn set up a SAIFF T&F Group for surface water management. Also being discussed with Scottish Water as part of Perth Catchment Group. Also raised at SCOTS FRM Group. Ultimately the legislation and funding arrangements will have to be amended to make progress. Monthly meetings now taking place with ScW to improve collaboration. Climate Resilience R29 Flood risk management Address funding gap for intermediate size flooding projects (greater than annual revenue budget but smaller than formal flood schemes) Flooding Team M H A Paper will be required to go before Strategic Lead but generally speaking no resources available at present. Climate Resilience R30 Flood risk management Increased incidences of flooding - support emergency response to flooding and recovery efforts; emergency works and additional projects (and address impact on delivery of Local FRM Plans), consider setting up Property Flood Resilience grant fund. Flooding Team H H A No resources to progress. Barebones of a Property Flood Resilience fund proposal to allow residents to apply for a grant are available. This is subject to outcome of ScG/CoSLA review of flood scheme funding arrangements as they may start a nation wide grant system in line with the National Flood Resilience Strategy (2024). Climate Resilience R33 Resilient ecosystems Develop and deliver proactive resilience programme to address ash dieback and storm damage 1. Finalise Ash Dieback Plan Community Greenspace H M G Policy now in place and two officers recruited. Survey of Ash Dieback underway with survey of Maintained Open Spaces Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 76 77 78 Climate Resilience R34 - New Resilient organisations Develop the Tayside Adapts Partnership together with Dundee and Angus Councils 1. Undertake community scoping workshops (Autumn '24) 2. Develop scope and business case for partnership (March '25) 3. Launch partnership with 5-year plan Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G Climate Ready Tayside (https://climatereadytayside.org.uk/ ) in partnership with Dundee and Angus Council's was launched in March 2024. £51k of funding from the Scottish Government was secured to help deliver Year 1 Activities. Three regional working groups have been formed: - Communication and engagement - Nature based solutions - Community Resilience Climate Resilience R35 Resilient infrastructure Develop and implement a land slip risk screening programme for Perth and Kinross's infrastructure and greenspaces •Draft and share landslip risk/inventory log with suggested guidance on risk definitions (Structures Team) - done •Based upon existing knowledge, CGS & RMP (and Flooding?) populate and keep up to date the above inventory, accessible to CGS, RMP, Flooding and Structures teams - ongoing •RMP & CGS liaise with Structures to arrange & attend initial inspections as required - ongoing. •Relevant teams to meet and agree actions to address identified high-risk landslips including raising budget / resource pressures via asset management reporting etc. - pending Structures Team H H G Progress Update 24/09/25 Initial landslip risk inspections have commenced, although progress has been slower than anticipated. This is primarily due to competing demands from high-priority projects across the Structures team, as well as dense summer vegetation limiting access to inspection sites. However, no major issues have been identified to date. The Structures team continues to prioritise these inspections and aims to complete them at the earliest opportunity. Climate Resilience R36 - New Resilient and empowered communities Development of a property flood resilience scheme 1. Secure funding for the scheme 2. Develop and deliver pilot scheme 3. Review impact and future benefit of scheme Flooding Team H N/A New New action proposed for Year 5
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 79 80 81 Climate Resilience R37 (Formerl y T27) Resilient infrastructure Roads maintenance to adapt to climate change Road Maintenance Partnership H M A We have installed gates to prevent motorists driving into deep floodwater on the A923,B954 and #U100 adjacent to the River Isla as the incidences of major flooding on these roads has increased significantly during recent years. Specifying warm mix asphalts for use in road resurfacing , specifying re use of as much reclaimed asphalt on site as possible in lieu of disposal and replacement with new quarried products. Engagement & Education E1 General engagement Develop and maintain public engagement mechanisms (platforms to launch and communicate messaging) 1. Develop and deliver annual climate change engagement plan 2. Create social media platforms 3. Create a dedicated landing page for climate change engagement activities and consultations 4. Obtain licence to host events at Civic Hall 5. Host biannual Climate Change themed community markets Engagement and education working group H H G Social media engagement continues to grow, with Facebook and Instagram showing increased interaction from younger audiences and strong performance from visual content. Twitter (X) is currently not utilised due to cost and limited analytics access, allowing focus on more impactful platforms. Successful Energy Event hosted in the Civic Hall- 20th September - This replaced the yearly nature market for 2025. Currently Main council page being utilised to host consultations such as our Circular Economy Consultation (Sept-Oct 2025) Engagement & Education E2 General engagement Develop and launch comprehensive Climate Change website Four months after the launch the key milestones are: Climate Change and Zero Waste N/A N/A Complete Website launched in 2022
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 82 83 84 85 Engagement & Education E3 General engagement Develop and support Perth and Kinross Climate Change Commission and Climate Hub 1. PKCCC creating a website - due to launch 2024 (PKC are the contract owner) 2. Launch of Climate Connect Perth & Kinross Now runs autonomously but with support from Climate Team H H G Climate Connect P&K (Scot Gov funded Climate Hub) launched in April, creating a network for groups, businesses and individuals taking climate action. CC&SD Team sit on board. Climate commission has been rebranded as Shift and just completed their recruitment process. New website is also live - https://www.shift.scot/ Successful applicants will be onboarded within the next few weeks Engagement & Education E4 Council Elected Members and Staff Refresh Member induction process to include Carbon Literacy 1. CLT to be rolled out to current elected members 2. CLT included in formal new member training from 2027 Member services H H G 70% members trained. 5 member have declined attending. CLT training will be introduced into members induction from the new cycle starting 2027 Engagement & Education E5 Council Elected Members and Staff Develop annual programme for staff training and engagement 1. Run regular Carbon Literacy training for all staff 2. Develop internal climate change resources hub for staff 3. Expand the PKC Staff Climate Cafe Engagement and education working group H H G Carbon Literacy Training condensed to be delivered over 5hrs. 79 staff attended CLT including 20 x Elected Members, 29 x SLF and 30 x Officers/Team Leaders with a further 40 x staff booked on courses before end of November 2025. Eric refreshed with updated signposting for support. Climate Cafe Teams chat has 71 participants with monthly events hosted both online and in person. Engagement & Education E6 Council Elected Members and Staff Develop internal climate change resources hub for staff Complete Climate Change and Zero Waste N/A N/A Complete Completed in 2022
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 86 87 Engagement & Education E7 Schools and young people Develop engagement plan and platforms for young people 1. Develop engagement plan and platforms for young people 2. Ensure climate change is embedded in school curriculum 3. Ensure school community are informed and engaged to support climate positive operations e.g. using recycling bins correctly, reducing energy consumption, supporting active travel, etc 4. Youth Climate Conference 5. Explore and enhance connections between culture and education. Coordinate with Engagement and education working group H H G Youth Climate Conference 2024 was attended by all but 1 PKC school (Bertha Park). Glenalmond College attended for the first year. Successful change in format to having a theme of green skills. 2025 YCC scheduled to take place 25 Nov with theme of Innovation. Teachers and non teaching school staff now included in Schools Sub Group which has improved communications. Engagement & Education E9 Schools and young people Review school operations and practices to ensure our schools lead by example 1. Roll out of school recycling scheme to include waste reduction and reuse best practice 2. Introducing behaviour changes to reduce energy consumption including adoption of holiday close down procedures 3. Review and implement updated travel plans for every school 4. Creating a place for nature and growing on school site(s) Climate change working groups T T G Energy-The team supported holiday switch-off with poster reminders and energy audits to reduce energy waste. Baseload monitoring helped identify equipment left on during evenings and weekends, with comparisons to previous years. Biodiversity: small number of BeeWild Reports prepared with proposed 67x schools engaged in 2026 with more BeeWild Reports and Pollinator Stepping Stone projects rolled out via TBP and PKC Greenspace. Schools Recycling project started at Bertha Park and cluster primaries. New internal containers bought and installed. Container framework created to speed up process and provide consistency of material across schools.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 88 89 Engagement & Education E13 Residents Deliver community and householder education and engagement 1. Implement thematic specific engagement as outlined in the Buildings, Transport, Land Use, Waste and Resilience Road Maps 2. Establish regular update and engagement sessions for community groups 3. Mapping and sharing of community groups involved in climate action 4. Provide support on the corporate PKC cost- of-living campaign 5. Send out monthly newsletter to subscribers 6. Deliver information at public events (in person) 7. Provide support via Climate Action Hub overview panel Engagement and education working group T T G We continue to keep the PK Climate Action webpages up to date with relevant thematic content. We’ve also adopted webinars as a public-facing engagement tool, When planning communications such as our upcoming LAEP comms strategy we take all these thematic areas into consideration We actively engage with community groups by attending meetings such as the Climate Connect Board, and other local forums. These sessions help maintain two-way communication and ensure community voices are reflected in our work. Our community group mapping is currently under review and being updated to reflect new Engagement & Education E23 Council Staff Deliver sector specific business engagement and resources 1. Produce an Events Sustainability Policy 2. Develop a plan for engagement with businesses across PKC 3. Create dedicated webpages for business community Climate Change and Zero Waste H L A A draft Events Sustainability Policy is currently being developed and is scheduled to come to committee in May '26. The policy will provide practical guidance for embedding circular and low-carbon practices into event planning and delivery across PKC and partner-led events. Business engagement approaches are being actively tested, including new routes such as utilising the Commercial Waste Team’s business networks to share messaging and promote participation. The business and community sections of the PK Climate Action website are currently under review. Updates will improve clarity, accessibility, and relevance, with plans to include refreshed content, practical guidance, and case studies.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 90 91 92 93 94 Engagement & Education E28 Community groups and organisations Delivery of the Green Living Fund Participatory Budgetary Project The fund exercise aimed to work towards two of our Corporate Plan priorities – tackling poverty and tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places. We plan to follow the journey of each project and promote via the PK Climate Action website - under community stories Communities H H G The Green Living Fund 2025/26 is currently being delivered, with applications open from 22 August to 3 October 2025. A full communications campaign is underway, including press releases, social media posts, posters in public venues, and two public webinars scheduled. To build momentum and showcase impact, we have filmed previous successful applicants and will share their stories across PKC channels and the PK Climate Action website under “Community Stories.” Community voting will run from 27 October to 14 November, with results announced in late November and funding disbursed from 8 December 2025. Engagement & Education E29 (formally B20) Schools and young people Review ECO school certification and status 1. Increase the number of Green Flag schools 2. Support the creation of groups/ platforms to enable Green Flag achievement 3. Integrate Learning for Sustainability into curriculum 4. Create culture change in schools to encourage school-led climate action Education & Children's Services H H A Formally B20 Two additional schools added green flags taking total to 29 PKC schools. Above average % of schools compared to other authorities. Ambition to improve this from ECS. New focus on new projects looking at energy, recycling and transport.(travel plans and bikeability) and biodiversity projects Governance G1 Accountability Produce annual progress report and action plan updates Progress throughout the year monitored by the Climate Change and Sustainability Group Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G Live action plan updated and statutory and voluntary reported completed for 2025 Governance G2 Accountability Mainstream climate change into committee procedures and council operations Review Mechanisms for ensuring accountability for senior management and for the Chief Executive to be actively involved in the annual review process Policy and Governance Group T T G From January 2026, completion of the Impact and Value Assessment Toolkit which includes Climate Change Screening has been required for all committee reports. Governance G4 Accountability Increase visibility of the executive's team commitment to Climate Action Organise for the Chief Executive, Strategic Lead and Leader to do a PKTV focus on climate change (Nov -24) Legal & Governance M M G Climate focused PKTV in November 2024, additional promotion at events by other senior staff
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 Governance G5 Accountability Establish the Climate Emergency as bi- annual agenda item for the SLT meetings Bi-annual attendance at SLT Communities H H G Climate Change went to SLT on 31.07.2025 with an intention to go early again early in 2026 Governance G6 Business and performance management Embed climate change into annual business planning process 1. Engagement and reporting as part of the Council's annual performance report 2. Engagement with business partners about climate change Performance Team H H A By virtue of climate change being a corporate priority it is embedded as a strategic priority in annual reporting, risk and improvement processes. Governance G7 Business and performance management Measure and develop action plan for our Scope 3 carbon footprint CO2A Analysis completed Engage with the SSN network on the approach for embedding additional Scope 3 reporting requirements into the PBCCDR Engage with Tayside Pension Providers about Climate Change and Zero Waste M H G This year we measured our Scope 3 emissions from data (IT) services for the first time. The Council employed a water officer who will look at managing and reducing water consumption and leakage across the PKC estate. Main Scope 3 emissions sector is procurement Governance G8 Business and performance management Ensure climate change considerations are embedded at the outset of and during the life cycle of strategic planning process. 1. Development of Strategic Planning and Performance Framework Performance H H A New Strategic Planning and Performance Framework to go to ELT in November 2025 with potential dissemination December onwards, which as a strategic priority includes climate change a key consideration of the framework. Governance G9 Business and performance management Integrate Climate Change Priority and KPIs in the Strategic Base Performance Module in line with Corporate Plan. Link CC data in performance module to Service Risk Register Module Performance M H A Climate change is now using PK Performs, with KPI data inputted. Governance G10 Business and performance management Develop tool for whole life carbon decision making 1. Initial focus on whole life costing as a proxy 1a. Undertake audit of current WLC methodology used by different Council services 1b. Develop central guidance for adoption (as appropriate) 2. Explore with the Scottish Climate Information Service data and approaches for carbon decision making Property H H R Following departure of the previous lead for this action, a new lead for the action was agreed in September 2025, with progress over 25/26 Governance G11 Decision making Redevelop and rebrand the IAT as a multi- purpose Value and Impact Report to replace Appendix in Committee Report, Contract Strategy, Budget screening Awareness raising with staff about the tool and ensuring compliance Develop monitoring procedure Legal &Governance/Cli mate Change M H G New electronic IVA created and mandated for all Committee reports
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 102 103 104 105 106 107 Governance G12 Decision making Identifying a climate change champion in each Service or key Team 1. Identify thematic leads from across the Council 2. Identify leads for other key service areas including Education, Procurement, Health and Social Care, Finance Legal &Governance/Cli mate Change H H G Cross-service thematic leads have been identified (e.g.. Transport, Energy, Waste, etc). New lead for education has been appointed - lead for HSCP still required Governance G13 Finance Develop Cumulative Climate Impact Assessment of Budget to be taken to CC&S Committee 1. Template development 2. Embedding into annual budget processes Finance Team H H R Basic climate screening process introduced in 2023 budget, template for wider budget screening developed in 2023, but not implemented. For 2026/27 agreed to use a revised combined template for climate change and equalities Governance G14 Finance Reduce unnecessary end of year IT purchasing though December 31 spend ban Complete Finance Team N/A N/A Complete Governance G15 Finance Develop detailed costed route map with targets to enable decision making and funding actions identified 1. Develop emissions targets for reducing business travel 2. Develop emissions targets for reducing power in data centres 3. Pull data from key strategies and plans completed in 2024 into central model 4. Build central model in Climate View Climate Change and Zero Waste H H A Decision taken to pause action until greater clarity on revised sectoral targets to be published in the new Scottish Climate Change Action Plan in March 2026. Governance G16 People Values and behaviour – embed Climate Change into HR job families and include Climate Change in leadership competencies 1. Embed climate change into corporate job profiles 2. Internal comms campaign 3. Explore options for School staff HR H H G In addition to Council job families, a review this year found that NTC (education) found that national job descriptions considered a climate requirements. All staff, except senior officers now have climate change included in their job description and this is something that will be explored further next year Governance G17 People Share and make visible CC priorities (e.g. values) Offer and promote CC E-learning module and carbon literacy training Ongoing through internal comms channels Climate Change and Zero Waste M H G Promoted to all new staff Decision was made by Corporate L&D to remove climate change as mandatory e- learning module.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 108 109 110 111 112 113 Governance G18 People Roll out Carbon literacy across all staff and elected members 1. Hold monthly carbon literacy training sessions available to all staff 2. Organise Carbon Literacy for Managers targeted at the Corporate Leadership Forum Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G Over 70% of elected members now trained and over 50% of SLT due to be trained by December 2026 Governance G20 Sustainable Procurement Build capacity of procurement and contract management staff around ensuring climate change is appropriately considered in procurement and delivery processes 1. Full team to undertake Carbon Literacy Training 2. Undertake sustainable procurement capability assessment of the wider Corporate Procurement Group (key procurers across Council services) 3. Undertake specialist sustainable procurement training (Schedule for May 2026) Procurement Team H H A Carbon Literacy training completed by full team. Governance G21 Sustainable Procurement Undertake a review of Council procurement with respect to climate and environmental considerations Complete Procurement Team N/A N/A Complete Sustainable procurement Strategy published June 2024. Governance G22 Sustainable Procurement Develop category strategies for high emission categories that consider climate change Repeat Flexible Framework Assessment Toolkit (Nov 24) and use prioritisation fool to develop target categories Procurement Team T T A Sessions planned for undertaking Prioritisation Tool to assess risks and opportunities for identified categories. Q4 25/26 to Q1 26/27. Governance G23 Sustainable Procurement Develop standard specifications and tender questions for climate change 1. Compile library of relevant tender questions already used by category 2. Review forward contract planner and identify top 10 contracts for influence and engage Procurement Team H H A Questions included in some tenders to start building library of questions suitable for specific categories. Governance G24 Sustainable Procurement Undertake a supplier review to identify key Tier 1 suppliers and engage with Tier 1 suppliers about what they are doing (green credentials) 1. Undertake a review of Tier 1 suppliers to determine which suppliers PKC has supply chain influence with 2. Identify top 20 suppliers for engagement Procurement Team H H R No resources to progress.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 114 115 116 Governance G25 Sustainable Procurement Investigate how we can consolidate spending to reduce number of deliveries Explore whether an RSS hold can be put in Procurement Team H M A This was explored in 2024 with the main barriers identified as lack of storage and devolved purchasing. There was a paper written on creating a central purchasing team, however the cost of this would be significant. PECOS will be phased out in probably around 18 to 24 months so it was deemed not efficient to spend resources developing this hold function, but is something to explore as part of the Council's migration to the new system. Governance G26 Sustainable Procurement Develop new procurement strategy that includes climate change Complete Procurement Team N/A N/A Complete Approved at Full Council 26th June 2024. Land use L1 Enhance landscape scale sequestration. Work with Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership to identify and develop landscape scale pilot projects with partners. 1. Work with JHI to identify the carbon sequestration potential of 3 key areas across Perth and Kinross (peatlands, forestry and trees, and agricultural land). 2. Develop a Pilot Project in Highland Perthshire with partners (Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership) for potential wider roll out. Set targets, identify partners and measures. 3. Explore options to work with partners to create a monitoring strategy for peatland restoration to understand benefits in local context and encourage local landowner participation. 4.Project Delivery Planning and Development L H A In early 2025,PNCP supported PKC with engagement activities linked to Nature Networks development, helping to shape strategic connectivity planning across the region. The River Almond Headwaters Project is no longer a focus, and work on pilot methodologies for developer contributions has paused. PNCP’s Conservation Officer is due to retire in November 2025, and recruitment is underway to ensure continuity of partnership coordination and delivery. Officer has made an Expression of Interest to NatureScot for NRF Species Rich Grassland – project development award which was accepted is now applying to get funding for the full project development. Continued support to Nature Connections Partnership P&K, climate Connect P&K and the Nature-based Solutions workstream of Climate Ready Tayside. Nature Connections Partnership P&K Gathering 19th Nov in Perth
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 117 118 Land use L2 Involving young people in our climate response. Work with Education & Children's Service to develop and implement educational programmes for schools, to maximise the potential for carbon sequestration, and biodiversity protection and enhancement across our school estate, and to raise awareness. 1. Produce Climate Change Programme for Learning in conjunction with Schools and pupils including creation of a ‘How To’ sheet covering issues of where to plant, maintenance etc. 2. Approval of Learning Programme. 3. Identify locations to roll out programme in phases? 4. Identification of a 'Climate Champion' in each school? (Staff and pupils) Education & Children's Services H M G Discussions are under way to roll out several School BeeWild Pollinator projects over the winter/next spring. Three school ponds have been included in the Ponds for Puddocks (NRF) project -one to restore, one to create, another to enhance. Land use L3 Increase tree and woodland cover. Review existing policies on trees, consolidate and update to develop a comprehensive Tree Planting Strategy which reflects and upscales our commitment to delivering on the Climate Change and Net Zero 1.Develop a Tree Strategy (native trees) for PKC parks and maintained open spaces; a) Review existing policies on trees, consolidate and update to develop a comprehensive Tree Planting Strategy which reflects and upscales our commitment to delivering on the Climate Change and Net Zero agenda. b) Investigate planting our 92 parks (38 hectares) with native trees that will capture greater tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. c) Investigate increasing the overall coverage of woodland in maintained open space from current level of 22% (220 hectares) that will capture increased tonnes of carbon dioxide each year and reduce emissions of grass mowing machinery. d) Explore the creation of ‘Climate Parks’ to become carbon stores and more resilient to a changing climate. e) Redevelop part of the Westbank site to form a nursery to supply trees, shrubs and Community Greenspace H H A Tree Planting Strategy going to Feb CC&S Committee. It is the policy for approach to planting trees. This includes what to plant where, site conditions, standards to apply, tree sizes for different locations. The strategy to role this out depends on resources. This work also ties in with the tree management and ash dieback strategies which are already published. Ongoing Treeconomics work into Urban Tree Planting Opportunities (including in Greenspaces) due to be completed in December 2025
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 119 120 121 Land use L4 Adapting our approach. Develop a strategy to ensure sub-fleet machinery are net zero compatible and implement replacement programme for net zero compliant machinery. 1. Audit of existing assets, including carbon credentials (if available). 2. Identification of procurement checklist to inform any replacement purchases. Direct Services M H A We have purchased and trialling Pellenc battery machinery after an unsuccessful trial of Stihl machinery which showed itself to be underpowered. Initial feedback is promising but the trial will be for at least 2 years before conclusive. However, this machinery is almost double the cost of the Stihl, and multiple times more expensive that petrol machinery. Land use L5 & L20 Halting biodiversity loss. Improving our open spaces. Develop and trial a policy on use of pesticides and chemicals, including a review of Pitch Strategy in respect of the use and potential reduction in chemical usage. 1. Review of existing practice and identification of alternatives (including SWOT analysis of alternative solutions). 2. Identify current baseline figure of pesticide use (type and volume). 3. Develop and implement an updated policy on use of pesticides in P&K. Community Greenspace H H A We continue to reduce the amount of chemical weedkiller in tandem with the implementation of bio areas. A majority of our remaining spraying is within cemeteries and hard standing paths. Given Year 3 of the bio area introduction involves cemeteries we anticipate further reduction in chemical use. Currently there is no viable alternative to weedkilling on hard surfaces. However, we are looking into improving street weed usage and outcomes. Land use L6 Reducing emissions linked to maintenance. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Improving our open spaces. Review existing grounds maintenance policies and prepare a strategy for site upgrades - to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability and biodiversity. Incorporate a review of grassland management policy to reduce wildflower meadows maintenance. Review of current policy landscape, including an audit of existing PKC policies and identification of gaps/ required updates. Review grounds maintenance activities and operations undertaken. Community Greenspace H H A Wildflower and bulb planting planned, tree planting about to start, end of season cuts underway. Projects underway with planting – Westbank wonder mix being issued. As part of review of grow wild, looking into cut and lift machinery for new sites, among other actions for biodiversity and climate. Lots of mapping sessions have taken place where complaints / concerns have been made with officers on site with changes being made. E.g. sites like Kettins where we have worked with communities to turn things around and change the narrative and outcome on grow wild. 2x new biodiversity initiatives and grow wild officers, and grow wild assistant officer are in
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 122 123 Land use L7 & L19 Adapting our approach. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Improving our open spaces. Phased programme of enhancement to all major Council parks and greenspace – including exploring the use of natural resources in playscapes through the review of the Council’s approach to play areas, and investigating ways to enhance biodiversity, increase tree planting, and reduce non-native species during Site Management Plans. 1. Review of current sites when upgrades are undertaken. 2. Monitor use of sustainable equipment and products. 3. Environmental Impact Assessment to be undertaken as part of the design process. 4. Review current Play Strategy 5.Seek approval from SMT/ Committee as required. 6. Implement changes Community Greenspace M H A All projects implemented through the Community Greenspace Capital Programme incorporate elements and design principles which deliver on these strategic activities e.g. Bridge of Earn Victory Park and Comrie Legion Park upgrades. Review of arrangements for play equipment manufacture, installation and maintenance underway to assess use of local and more sustainable materials. Land use L9 Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Accelerate delivery of Tayside LBAP - Work across services to maximise opportunities for the Council to achieve actions set out in the Tayside Local Biodiversity Action Plan 2016-26. 1. Review Tayside LBAP projects being delivered and any gaps. 2. Review LBAP to identify list of priority actions for delivery and by whom. 3. Identify a series of implementation projects. 4, In Year 5 develop next iteration of the LBAP Community Greenspace T T A Biodiversity officer has been updating the PKC reports and confirms that more actions are progressing than before. Doubled green actions from 21 to 42% from last year. PKC committed to 249 actions in LBAP. Only regressed on 3 actions. Most positive progress was made in Woodland, Urban and Farmland ecosystems. Such positive progress has been achieved due to several reasons, mainly NRF from Scottish Government, Planning and Development Management, the Bio Ambassador Group and additional Bio Officers and funding for Greenspace. The impact of this progress is on the ground actions (51% of actions) raised awareness (31%) and enabling action (17%). Considering finding funding to reprint the “Incorporating Biodiversity into Local Services” handbook.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 124 125 Land use L10 Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Biodiversity Villages, Neighbourhoods and Towns Initiative - Work with local communities and Tayside Biodiversity Partnership to develop Biodiversity Action Plans, supporting both biodiversity and climate change mitigation and adaptation. 1. Identify locations for further roll out of the Biodiversity Villages Project and work with those communities to promote benefits and opportunities and support delivery. 2. Review and reflect on success of project to date and identify any opportunities for improvement/ alternative approaches. Greenspace T T G The project is continuing: still working with existing communities. A community biodiversity mapping session took place in September for Inchture to become a Biodiversity Village and a number of projects are already being set up. There is interest in Abernyte following suit. The Caring for Biodiversity Project is creating advisory reports and on-the-ground improvements (primarily for pollinators but also swifts, bats) for c15 care homes, sheltered housing units and hospital (Murray Royal). Working closely with greenspace team and new officers to take action forward. Land use L11 & L14 Reducing emissions to meet net zero targets. Review existing planning policy framework and prepare a suite of enhanced policies for inclusion in LDP3. Consider as part of the review any potential policy amendments to help the planning system better support the implementation of carbon reduction measures. Develop advice and guidance if appropriate. Links to NPF4 when published late 2022 1. Review of existing planning policies, powers and identification of enforcement case studies. Identify strength of content and whether there are clashes between policy themes in either messages or through implementation. Include case studies. 2.Explore whether planning agreements could be used to secure biodiversity actions in all new developments. 3. Explore whether compensatory planting and carbon offsetting/ accreditation can be used. 4.Update policies where required. 5.Develop advice note and checklist for applicants to be approved by Council to allow for stronger future enforcement response and a consistent approach to implementation. Planning and Development T T A Development Plans Team has reviewed LDP2 policies against NPF4 national policy suite to identify which policies have been superseded by NPF4, which are in conformity with but provide a local response, and where there is conflict. Workshops have been held with Development Management. LDP3 Evidence Report has been returned due to insufficient evidence linked to Education data. Revised Evidence Report going to Council on 10 December 2025 and to be submitted to DPEA by end of year. Preparation on individual policy/ topic areas continues, alongside SEA work. Aim is to hold community/ place-based discussions related to LDP3 Spatial Strategy throughout January to end March 2026, with Key Stakeholder engagement taking place throughout January to end April 2026.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 126 127 128 Land use L13 Reducing emissions to meet net zero targets. Development proposals (including retrofit proposals) to demonstrate they are minimising lifecycle GHG emissions as far as possible, in line with NPF4 and other emerging national policy (draft Heat in Buildings Strategy, LHEES). 1. Develop advice note and checklist for applicants. 2. Consult on documents. 3. Council Approval. 4. Implementation of advice note via DM process. 5. Incorporation into LDP3. Planning and Development H M R To be considered in development of LDP3 during Year 5 Land use L15 Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Progress Tayside Biodiversity Partnership's Action to enhance business parks and industrial estates - Work in conjunction with local businesses to seek funding and produce Biodiversity Action Plans, supporting biodiversity enhancement, and climate change mitigation and adaption measures, within existing employment areas. Not limited to protection and enhancement of biodiversity, but also encouraging active travel, provision/signposting to energy audits, EV advice. 1. Review of a suite of business parks and industrial estates across P&K, together with mapping (especially utilities/active travel/ biodiversity potential). 2. Proposals for biodiversity enhancement (tree/hedge planting, verge/grassland management for specific species - butterflies, birds, bats). 3. Proposals for energy audits, active travel, etc across chosen sites. 4. Working with businesses to integrate private business-owned land and PKC-owned land practices to create demonstration sites of good practice. Greenspace M M R The ‘Biodiversity Challenge, South Kinross Industrial Estates’ report – which includes raingardens - has now been published (by Dr Brian D’Arcy) and actions from this are being considered. There is still a willingness to continue the larger project when capacity and funding allow. Land use L16 Progress a "What's Going On?" mapping project Complete Planning and Development N/A N/A Complete Completed in Year 1 of the Plan
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 129 130 Land use L17 & R32 Increase tree and woodland cover. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Nature Restoration Fund - Manage the Council's allocation from the Nature Restoration Fund and deliver key projects 1. Award annual allocation Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G For the first time, the council has received both revenue and capital funding through the Nature Restoration Fund, significantly expanding the scope of deliverable projects. The total funding awarded for 2025 is £278k with additional underspend funding from previous years still available to allocate. A total of 22 projects have been awarded funding this year. These projects continue to support a wide range of nature-based solutions, including: -Restoring riparian habitats -Creating green corridors -Enhancing urban greenspaces. We currently have around £45k of underspend still to commit to projects. The remaining spend is planned for invasive non-native species projects, Leven LENS, and drainage pond restoration. Land use L18 Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Peatland restoration and enhancement. Identify and protect sensitive areas (including LNCS) from development for biodiversity resilience, providing connectivity and ensuring planting is not counterproductive. 1. Identify and protect sensitive areas (including LNCS) from development for biodiversity resilience, providing connectivity and ensuring planting is not counterproductive. 2. Identify which of these sites (especially peatland) would benefit from restoration/enhancement and provide support/ incentive for landowners to do so. Planning and Development H H A LNCS progressing well, all Geodiversity Sites have been surveyed and assessed. All biodiversity sites have been surveyed, with a handful of follow up habitat surveys to be completed by end of 2025. Biodiversity assessments with expert panel progressing well (50%) with aim to be complete by end of year. Consultation with landowners, and draft guidance will follow in 2026 by officer subject to resourcing. Public consultation and committee will follow. Several local biodiversity sites have been
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 131 132 Land use L22 (new) Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Identify and develop Nature Networks for Perth & Kinross 1. Preliminary mapping 2. Public consultation and engagement 3. Finalised map formed 4. Climate change land restoration officer to work with partners and landowners to create nature networks Planning and Development H N/A A Nature Network public engagement undertaken in March and April 2025 to find other nature-rich sites to include in mapping. We have completed the initial phase of corridor mapping using the AECOM Nature Networks tool. We are planning on drawing our corridors from scratch based on a prioritisation framework for each habitat type with the data we have available. We have a more developed plan for woodland connectivity and are planning to create the same for the other habitat types. Land use L23 - New 1. Halting biodiversity loss. 2. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. 3. Peatland Restoration and enhancement. Identify Strategic Green Networks wholly and partially within Perth and Kinross and opportunities for their enhancement. Identify Strategic Green Networks wholly and partially within Perth and Kinross and opportunities for their enhancement. Planning and Development H H A Desk-based mapping and opportunity assessment underway as part of BGI audit. GN will focus on active travel routes linking key assets. Includes Traffic and Network Active Travel priority list and community engagement outputs. Links with NN opportunities. Working through settlements individually as part of Locality Profiles. Blue-green networks are being identified alongside the LDP3 Locality Profile exercise. This process is currently being piloted in Highland and Strathtay, starting with Pitlochry. All localities programmed to be completed by Dec 2025.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 133 134 135 Land use L24- New Enhance landscape scale sequestration. Review and revise our Forestry and Woodland Strategy (FWS) as part of LDP3 process. Consider how the FWS can support and encourage private landowners to plant “the right tree, in the right place” to help tackle the climate change and biodiversity crises. 1. Review existing FWS in light of JHI study outcomes, national policy and both climate and nature crises. 2. Work with partner agencies and organisations to develop e.g. Forestry and Land Scotland and NFUS 3. Undertake SEA 4. Produce draft strategy and consult/engage 5. Amend and seek Council Approval 6. Support FWS implementation Planning and Development T T G LDP3 Evidence Report has been returned due to insufficient evidence linked to Education data However, no issues were raised in relation to the evidence submitted on the Forestry, Woodland and Trees topic. Initial drafting has taken place for elements of the FWS review, and the SEA Scoping exercise is underway. Draft FWS expected to go to E+I Committee in May 2026, followed by a period of engagement. Land use L25 - New Improving our open spaces. Undertake an Open Space Audit and produce an Open Space Strategy 1. An audit of existing open space provision (all spaces of 0.2ha or greater in size and any other spaces considered relevant); 2. Policies and proposals as to the development, maintenance and use of green infrastructure in Perth and Kinross, including open spaces and green networks. Planning and Development H H A A survey to inform the Open Space Quality Audit has been carried out of over 500 accessible open spaces within or adjacent to settlements . The results of this are to be revised and confirmed to finalise the OSQA and inform the Council’s Open Space Strategy. For the strategy, initial policy review has been completed with input from across departments. Analysis of engagement results is underway. Drafting strategy to proceed following completion of audit. Land Use L26 (formerly R14) Resilient ecosystems Continuing contribution and support to the delivery of Nature Rich Leven and other catchment management approaches Explore the feasibility of a pilot natural flood management site in the Upper Leven Catchment. Climate Change and Zero Waste/Planning and Development H H G Leven LENS partnership agreements signed in 2025. The first round of trades has been agreed for 10–15 farms in the Leven catchment. 5 farms are within PKC and 4 of 5 were eligible for PKC funding. The farms are located adjacent to the following rivers: Gairney Water, Greens Burn, South Queich, Killoch Burn. The PKC £20k of investment has helped leverage in £175k to the wider Leven Catchment
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 136 137 138 139 Land Use L27 (formerly R23) Flood risk management Use planning system to avoid an increase in flood risk 1. Feedback on draft NPF4 and then await finalised NPF4. Feedback provided, and NPF4 finalised February 23. 2.Update Local Development Plan (LDP) Policy 52 New Development and Flooding to add detail to NPF4 if necessary to strengthen current encouragement for flood resilient materials and construction methods particularly where adjacent to medium and high risk areas to make this a requirement. Proposed LDP3 to be prepared during 2025 engaging with Flood team and SEPA on whether there is a need for more detailed flood Planning and Development H H A SEPA and Council’s Flooding Team agreed with the review of relevant evidence linked to flood risk and water management and summary of implications for the Proposed Plan provided in LDP3 Evidence Report. A SFRA for LDP3 has been undertaken, and the proposed Site Assessment and SEA Checklist template will be used to ensure new site proposals selected for inclusion within LDP3 will not increase the risk of flooding Transport T1 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Develop comprehensive Mobility Strategy for Perth and Kinross 1.Extend the representation of the Mobility Bo ard to ensure co- production of the Mobility Strategy with partner s and stakeholders. 2. Carry out research into modal shift requiremen ts, to inform the development of the Mobility St rategy Planning and Development N/A N/A Complete Complete Transport T2 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Maximise the potential utilisation of Smart er Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) fund t o deliver sustainable and active travel. Proposed new wording: Maximise the utilisation of People & Place funding from Transport Scotland to deliver behaviour change interventions that encourage increased uptake of sustainable and active travel options. 1. Active & Sustainable Transport Behaviour Change Strategy Planning & Devel opment H H G The Early Years Project promotes behaviour change through engagement with adults and children in the form of cycle confidence classes and learn to ride. In the Winter months, classes teach about nighttime cycling, wet weather cycling and maintenance. The aim is to encourage year-round cycling. Learn to Ride programmes through Sustrans encourage cycling at an early age and input from the emergency services will allow children to be further educated in road safety and for pupils to ask questions through an interactive learning model. Transport T3 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Update the existing Active Travel Strategy that works for everyone in line with Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023) and develop comprehensive active travel network in association with 1. Cross departmental scoping 2. Active Travel Network Plan 3. Active Travel Infrastructure project prioritisation 4. Behaviour Change Strategy Planning and Development T T A Project brief under development. Active Travel Infrastructure prioritisation exercise has been undertaken. Study to be commissioned to develop a strategy for existing and planned behavioural interventions which encourage active & sustainable transport to focus the
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 140 141 142 143 Transport T4 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Design and deliver a Perth City Cycle Network, based on the Perth Cycle Network Masterplan (2018) 1. Dunkeld Road Corridor (with integrated bus priority measures) 2. Perth City Centre Network (as part of Circulation Plan) 3. Remaining radial roads Planning and Development H H A £340k secured from Transport Scotland Bus Infrastructure Tier 2 fund to take the Dunkeld Rd project up to RIBA Stage 2 design in 25/26. The design will integrate previous proposals for bus priority measures and active travel improvements. Feasibility study of active travel improvements along Glasgow Road from Broxden into city centre also planned for 25/26. Transport T5 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Lobby Scottish Government to include sus tainable transport and active travel in the school curriculum. Proposed change to action: 1. Assessment of where we are with respect to school travel plans 2. Work with pilot cluster of schools on school travel plans, 3. Continue to deliver Bikeability Level 2 Planning and Development H M A Proposed changes to wording of action to reflect through the Learning for Sustainability there are already mechanisms that this could be included. Transport T6 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Deliver measures to increase walking and cycling to schools and improve air quality 1. Introduction of school exclusion zones 2. Deliver bikeability and other training in schools 3. Refresh and update school travel plans 4. Deliver active travel/road safety improvements Planning and Development H H G The Early Years Project is a coordinated approach to promote road safety and encourage active travel to/from school, with input from emergency services and external cycling partners. Six schools are part of the pilot requiring a review of school travel plans and with monitoring and evaluation throughout to gauge effectiveness . Development of the travel plan will be a joint effort including T&N, Climate Change, and Education and Learning colleagues. Results from school travel plans can be used to address infrastructure/road safety barriers using ATIF Tier 1 or match funding from elsewhere. Possibility of spending to save if new infrastructure fulfils criteria, such that school transport no longer needs to be provided. People and Place Direct Award can be used to fund school cycle parking improvements. Transport T7 Accelerate the EV transition Develop a strategy for the expansion of E V charging infrastructure Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager N/A N/A Complete Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 144 145 146 147 148 Transport T7a Accelerate the EV transition Deliver the P&K wide EV Charging Expansion Programme 1. Selection of private sector partner 2. Infrastructure rollout & promotion Planning and Development T T G Work is on-going with Angus Council and our Technical Partners Urban Foresight to complete Procurement Strategies and Tender documentation. External Legal advice has now been procured. Invitation to Tender is planned for October/November 2025. Contract award is expected to be March/April 2026. Transport T8 Accelerate the EV transition Work with Taxi Operators to accelerate th e transition to electric vehicles Cross service working Licensing Department H M A This question was included in a recent public consultation regarding numbers of taxis in Perth. The Licensing Committee will be considering the outcome of that consultation. Transport T9 Accelerate the EV transition Work with Transport Scotland to deliver th e Electric A9 project Complete Planning and Development N/A N/A Complete Complete Transport T10 Accelerate the EV transition Develop and implement a strategy to transform the Council’s fleet to electric and alternative fu el vehicles 1. Implement the trial and expansion of HVO into the Council's HGV fleet. 2. Develop business case for fleet transformation and for fleet charger expansion 3. Deliver the Inveralmond Pool Hub EV project Fleet Manager T T A An outline business case for the future of pool vehicles is being developed aimed at: • purchasing an additional 10 electric vehicles each year over the next three years • increasing the number of available charging points • purchasing electric vehicles where pool vehicles are due for replacement. Hydrotreated vegetable oil is now being used by the Refuse Collection Vehicle fleet and is likely to be extended to the rest of the waste HGV fleet by the end of Oct 2025. This should see annual CO2 savings of c750-1000 tonnes per year. Also under consideration are: • the installation of a hydrogen facility at the Transport T11 Accelerate the EV transition Develop the low carbon and active travel hub’s project Complete Planning and Development N/A H Complete Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 149 150 151 152 Transport T14 Reduce vehicles in town centres Develop a revised and expanded Corporate Travel Plan for Perth and Kinross that covers the full range of Council activities 1. Scoping & brief development 2. Plan development & resource identification 3. Travel Plan implementation Head of Environmental & Consumer Services H H R Initial scoping and resource requirements for a PKC Corporate Travel Plan will be mapped out in 25/26. In the interim, personalised commute plans have been offered to staff based in Pullar House, 2 High St and Carpenter House using funding from Tactran. This coincides with the changes staff car parking policy at Kinnoull St car park. Transport T15 Remove vehicles from town centres Review options for workplace parking (incl uding workplace parking levy), as a mean s to support more sustainable transport ch oices to disincentivise use of cars. Property L M G In parallel with the purchase of Kinnoull St car park by PKC, staff business parking allocations in Kinnoull St, Canal St and Thimblerow car parks have been reviewed. Business parking will now only be provided for staff in roles which undertake business travel and for which pool vehicles are not currently available and/or suitable. Permission for other staff who previously had permission to park free in these car parks has ended, in line with the Council's environmental sustainability goals. Next year, supporting corporate and business travel planning Transport T16 Improve public transport provision Utilise People & Place funding to support discounted bus f are initiatives targeting young people. Complete Parking, Public Tr ansport and Civil Contingencies H H Complete Complete, free bus travel now offered to all under 22s by Scottish Government Transport T17 Improve public transport provision Expand the potential demand for responsi ve transport and community transport sch emes Parking, Public Tr ansport and Civil Contingencies H H G Council owned MPV provided to Muthill Community Transport Group to deliver a community transport service in the Muthill and Crieff areas. Council owned MPV provided to Kirkmichael Community Transport Group to deliver a community transport service in their area.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 153 154 155 156 157 Transport T18 Reduce vehicles in town centres Investigate options and develop plans for f uture park + chose sites at Bertha Park, Walnut Grove and Bridge of Earn. 1. P&R utilisation surveys (in progress) 2. Park & Choose Feasibility Study Planning and Development T T A Land secured through planning process. Developing strategic business case for new park & ride sites, alongside review of existing Park & Rides site usage Transport T19 Improve public transport provision Identify options and costs to establish an annual “Sustainable Transport Week as an incentive to raise the profile of public tr ansport by bus and promote public transp ort. 1. Promote the free bus Saturdays 2. Develop a plan for 2026 sustainable travel week Climate Change and Zero Waste L L R Free transport on all local bus services across Perth and Kinross on the first Saturday of each month. Action moved to CCSDF team for Year 5 - plan to be developed for 2026 implementation Transport T20 Improve public transport provision Explore operating registered school buses within Perth City for non entitled pupils att ending their catchment secondary school t o reduce school run journeys. Parking, Public Tr ansport and Civil Contingencies L L A Review of transport for school is underway as part if the Transport Transformation project due to report in late 2026 Transport T21 Improve public transport provision Improve bus stop infrastructure 1. Undertake Impact assessments to identify target sites 2. Implement improvements Parking, Public Tr ansport and Civil Contingencies M H R Bus stop infrastructure and accessibility improvements are ongoing as and when funding allows. This includes expanding the network of Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays. Transport T22 Improve public transport provision Improve bus priority measure at junctions through reconfiguration and/or managed by traffic lights using new technology and providing new bus lanes on key corridors. Traffic and Network Manager M N/A G Bus priority system implemented in 2024 in citybound direction on Glasgow Road, Crieff Road, Edinburgh Road, Dunkeld Road, Dundee Road and A94 Scone Corridors. PKC traffic management system has been linked to bus operator systems. This allows the Council to determine the GPS location of each bus and if
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 158 159 Transport T23 Improve public transport provision Perth Bus/Rail Interchange Project: Working with Transport Scotland /Network Rail 1. Business Case Development Planning and Development M H A An Options Appraisal has identified the preferred option as: • a re-developed Bus Station to replace the existing poor-quality building at its existing site • a new public space in the existing Railway Station car park to create a new improved gateway at the station • Creation of a new, rear access car park and active travel hub to Perth Railway Station at St Leonards Bank • An enhanced pedestrian connection from the station to the city centre Consultants have been appointed to develop Outline and Full Business Cases for the project. Transport T24 Reduce vehicles in town centres Proposed new wording: Deliver air quality improvement projects within the Perth Air Quality Action Plan with a focus on projects with joint air quality and climate change benefits Apply for Scottish Government funding for air quality projects in 2023/24 which include cross service projects to tackle air quality and climate change. Regulatory Services Manager H H G Main focus of 2024 was finalising the Perth AQAP, which will drive air quality improvement projects for the next 5 years. PKC received £193k from the Scottish Government Air Quality Grant for 25/26 projects, with the majority of that funding allocated towards ongoing AQ funding like the previous year. SG have advised that further cuts to AQ Grant should be anticipated in the coming year, meaning alternative funding routes will be required to advance AQ work
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 160 161 162 163 Transport T25 Reduce vehicles in town centres Proposed new wording: Continue to monitor the need for and potential benefits of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) or alternative vehicle access restrictions in Perth City AQMA to reduce emissions. Continue to monitor the need for and potential benefits for Perth City and Crieff AQMAs to identify if the creation of Low Emission Zones (LE Zs) or alternative vehicle access restrictio ns could reduce emissions. Regulatory Services Manager M H G Crieff AQMA now revoked as of December 2024, and no longer needs to be considered for an LEZ. Perth AQMA will be investigated next year for the possibility of revoking for NO2 due to continued compliance (with the PM aspect of the AQMA still in place). No requirements from Scottish Government to reassess the Perth AQMA for an LEZ, however this may be something which is revisited as part of the replacement strategy for CAFS2 (due 2026) Transport T26 Reduce vehicles in town centres Investigate options for further air quality re lated measures which support climate change mitigation. 1. Development of new Perth AQAP 2. Delivery of the actions identified in the AQAP Regulatory Services Manager M M G Updated Perth AQAP approved at committee 20 August 2025 and contains new AQ improvement measures to reduce both air pollutants and green house gasses. The new AQAP will be carried out over a 5 year period. Transport T28 Reduce vehicles in town centres Make improvements within Perth City Centre to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices following CTLR opening 1. Development of Perth Circulation Plan including key principles 2. Implement Phase 1 actions 3. Implement Phase 2 actions 4. Implement Phase 3+ actions Planning and Development H H A Consultant study completed setting out a proposal for connected sustainable transport networks and through traffic reduction in the city centre £340k secured from Transport Scotland BIF to deliver short term improvements on South Street in line with the plan. Elected member engagement ongoing in Autumn 2025. Transport T29 Reduce vehicles in town centres Expand and promote shared transport options 1. Promote car sharing on existing national platform 2. Explore the establishment of car clubs 3. Explore the establishment of bike sharing schemes Planning and Development H M R No progress
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 164 165 166 167 168 Transport T30 Reduce vehicles in town centres 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. 1. Undertake parking surveys 2. Develop and adopt parking policy Parking Services H M R Comprehensive Perth city centre parking surveys of have been performed showing that there is spare city centre parking (maximum occupancy 56%). Survey data will be used to inform parking arrangements proposed by the Circulation Plan. Transport T31 Reduce vehicles in town centres SURFLOUGH Programme - Distribution and logistics Proposed new wording: Support partners to assess options on last mile freight delivery and the sustainable movement of goods Planning and Development L M A Options for sustainable logistics to be considered as part of Perth Eco Innovation Park. Continue to engage with the wider freight and haulage industry via the TACTRAN Freight Quality Partnership. Transport T32 Improve public transport provision 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. Strategy will support and respond to the ongoing PT transformation project. Planning and Development T T G The Transport Transformation project will set the strategic direction for public transport and propose a new model for in-scope transport by March 2027. In scope are a review of potential to use new bus powers within the Transport (Scotland) 2019 Act, transport for school, health & social care & looked after children, plus communications. Transport T33 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross 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. 1. Deliver PKontheGo programme 2. Develop new approach aligned with the new Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework Planning and Development H H R Developing a PKC MaaS solution in FY25/26 in partnership with TACTRAN which will form part of the wider behaviour change promotion activities. Continued partnership working with TACTRAN on the delivery of the People and Place programme. Transport T35 Accelerate the EV transition Develop an EV awareness and behaviour change campaign 1. Develop comms plan - Feb 26 2. Deliver Phase 1 - Mar 26- Aug 26 3. Deliver Phase 2 - Post EVIF improvements late-26/27 Planning and Development H M R No work has commenced in regards to a Behaviour Change Campaign. Plans to commence initial planning of one in December 2025
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 169 170 171 172 173 174 Transport T36 Reduce vehicles in town centres Raise awareness of alternative approache s to attending meetings across Council e mployees; including tele/video conferencin g and provide training on using ICT equip ment to reduce transport emissions Complete Head of Corporate IT N/A N/A Complete Complete Transport T37 Accelerate the EV transition Publish and promote to Council employee s the car lease scheme currently being de veloped for electric vehicles. 1. Added to Council sustainability pages 2. Promote on ERIC 3. Refresh of promotion (2026) Human Resources M M G Transport T38 Improve public transport provision Explore the potential for EV bus chargers across the Council Area Planning and Development M H G As part of EVIF installations we will potentially install a charger at Kinross P&R to facilitate minibus charging. No further liaison with the EV Team has been carried out in regards to Bus charging at South Inch Car Park, Perth. Further developments are required to facilitate bus charging within P&K. Transport T39 Improve public transport provision Explore community transport priming - re- establish community transport forum 1. Deliver community mini-bus transfer scheme 2. Community Public Transport M H A Community Transport Forum has been established. Climate Connect also tasked with supporting Transport T40 Accelerate the EV transition Explore embedding EV vehicles in Council Taxi procurement 1. Map out upcoming tenders 2. Complete transport transformation programme 3. Develop revised procurement strategy Communities Public Transport M M R Discussions with Council Licensing colleagues still to be arranged regarding incentives to increase the use of EVs in the Taxi/PHV fleet. PTU to consider EV contract options in future tendering exercises. Transport T41 - New Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Use LDP3 to plan developments where all essentials (shops, schools, parks) are close by or easily accessible by sustainable modes of transport to reduce the need to travel and minimise the use of Planning and Development H N/A New New action proposed for Year 5
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 175 176 Waste & Circular Economy W1 Data & Strategic Targeting Conduct a more detailed greenhouse gas assessment of the Waste projects and activities, to prioritise future climate change activities. Carbon Metric Factors Summary Report and Scenario Modelling. Investigate national co-ordination and support to ensure a consistent methodology and accurate data-set is utilised. Waste Services L H G The top 5 materials by tonnage actually collected during 2024, which present the greatest total carbon impact are: 1) Household and similar wastes 2)Animal and mixed food wastes 3)Mixed and undifferentiated materials 4)Plastic wastes 5) Textile wastes However, Textiles have the greatest carbon impact per tonne. This information helps us to identify target materials for intervention Waste & Circular Economy W2/W20 Data & Strategic Targeting Undertake a Perth & Kinross Circular Scan to establish a baseline for the Circular Economy Route map. Work with the Resources Management Association Soland (RMAS) to decarbonise and liaise with the Business & Industry Group Building on initial Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and industry sectoral study, a current state analysis will be conducted. Waste Services H H G An output from last year's industry seminar on circular economy business opportunities was to provide a focus for attracting and supporting new initiatives. This has led to the creation of the Clean Growth Axis collaboration. This is a digital support platform to facilitate the growth of sustainable industries in PKC through agreements with statutory bodies, academia, and industry organisations. Two prospective projects (one recycled copper smelting and one acrylic carpet recycling) are being trialled through the process before formal launch of the platform in March next year. A further business engagement event is arranged for 14th of November to get feedback from businesses on draft circular economy strategy
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 177 Waste & Circular Economy W3/W9/ W10 Data & Strategic Targeting Food Waste: Gather data to create a baseline of knowledge, participation and barriers. Develop a Food Waste Action Plan. Review interim Food Plan in 2022 following the evaluation of the National Food Waste Reduction Plan Proposed wording: Develop and deliver a Food Waste Action Plan Food waste survey for householders, businesses and organisations on Commonplace. Public Consultation. Action Plan Developed. Watching brief on national consultations. Model service requirements if required. Climate Change and Zero Waste H H A Food Waste Action Plan commenced early 2025 with the key points highlighting that the majority of food waste is avoidable, promoting Food Waste bins can be used without a permit, raising awareness of environmental and financial costs, promote the various elements of food waste planning to reduce food waste and rethink our food habits. This is being undertaken through an array of communication channels to target as wide an audience as possible including Facebook, PKC Website, food waste monitoring, attending events, along with working with organisations and communities. Additional Food Waste hubs were also distributed in Summer 2025 reaching 585 households. Establishing measurements regarding impacts remains to be difficult, however we will review the Waste Composition
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 178 Waste & Circular Economy W4/W14 Data & Strategic Targeting Confirm a baseline for behavioural change and develop a Circular Economy route map including an action plan for Circular Textiles & Sustainable Fashion Public Consultation. Action Plan to be developed Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G Textiles has been identified as a priority in the Scottish Governments CE & Waste Route Map to 2030, therefore the Textile Campaign aims to highlight the key messages of reduce, reuse and repair. Whilst textiles make up only 4% of household waste in Scotland it accounts for 32% of the carbon impact (including upstream). The campaign is approaching this though a variety of outlets including workshops, Climate Cafe swap shop, mend and repair events, along with social media outlets. A number of textiles events are taking place during Autumn/Winter/Spring of 2025/26, including swap shop, co-hosted book launch and promotion of re-use, repair and recycling. Measuring is tricky, but will review textile bank tonnages, Waste Compositional Analysis, event feedback and Facebook and website metrics.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 179 180 181 Waste & Circular Economy W5/W2 (Action no in interim report) Ensure alignment with the Scottish Government Climate Change Route map Review how the national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility can be introduced effectively in Perth and Kinross & regionally. Extended producer Responsibility Consultation Response Submitted Provide indicative cost & performance modelling (rural collections) data to inform research phase for EPR Watching brief on implementation dates Waste Services M H A The Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme is now operational. PKC has been informed that it will receive funding of ££3.795M during 2025-26. An indication of funding for 2026-27 will be received during November 2025. Whilst there has been a reduction in funding, £843k has been made available on a non- recurring basis to support improvements in service efficiency and effectiveness. A delivery plan of selected projects is in place and being implemented over a spread of 3 years. The Deposit Return Scheme is scheduled to be implemented in October of 2027. The Zero Waste team will re-engage with Zero Waste Scotland to assess the potential impact of DRS on PKC operations and associated emissions. Waste & Circular Economy W6 Ensure alignment with the Scottish Government Climate Change Route map Watching brief on requirement to provide separate collections for garden waste and textiles by 2023 & 2025 (EU Commission) Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Climate Change and Zero Waste M H G PKC officers have responded to Scottish Government consultations on food waste and textiles. To date there have been no national updates. The Circular Economy Route map indicates that national policy will be in place by early 2027. Waste & Circular Economy W7 Ensure alignment with Scottish Government Legislation and Climate Change Route map Review implications of Circular Economy Bill which will encourage the reuse of products and reduce waste. The bill will tackle our reliance on single-use items and include measures to tackle textile pollution/fast fashion. Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G PKC draft Circular Economy Strategy was approved for public consultation at the CC&S Committee on 20 August. The public consultation closed on 24 October and a number of separate, targeted workshops and discussions have taken place. The output of this engagement will inform the finalised strategy and action plan, which will be presented to CC&S Committee in February 2026.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 182 183 184 185 Waste & Circular Economy W8 Ensure alignment with Scottish Government Legislation and Climate Change Route map Carry out a further review of actions on completion of the Scottish Government Route map review in 2022. The Scottish Government review will consider whether the national targets and interventions align with net zero. Attend Stakeholder engagement Sessions Watching Brief on national consultation (March 2022) Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G The draft PKC Circular Economy Strategy mirrors the priorities and timelines of the Scottish Government's Circular Economy Route Map. Zero Waste officers continue to engage with the Scottish government, Zero Waste Scotland, CoSLA and the local authority Waste Manager's Network to keep track of developments and to take part in co-creation activities such as the development of a new code of practice for household waste and recycling. Specific PKC policies will be developed and taken through governance as the national picture becomes clearer. Waste & Circular Economy W11 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Ensure the effective collection of consumable surplus food from all stages in the supply chain, from farms to retail, and redistribute it to community food organisations while working to raise the nutritional standards of the food being offered. Incorporate as part of the Good Food Strategy & Action plan Climate Change and Zero Waste M H A Work is due to commence from the second quarter of 2026 with current staff looking to develop a PKC Good Food Nation Strategy. It is intended that a resource will be recruited to undertake the development of policies and government process. Waste & Circular Economy W12 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Develop & Maximise Recycling Services by (1) expanding PKC recycling services to include flexible plastic packaging and hard rigid plastics (2) Expand recycling services (Food/DMR) in Perth City Centre Action Plan for Twin Stream Recycling Service change including Contract Strategy development. Action Plan for Perth City Centre Waste Services N/A N/A Complete Complete Waste & Circular Economy W13 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Maximise value from waste through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions via diversion of waste from landfill into recycling and energy production Secure a long-term residual waste treatment solution to meet the implementation date for the ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste ban by 31 December 2025. Waste Analysis completed Autumn 2021. Procure Contract by March 2022 (latest). Award contract by December 2022 Waste Services N/A N/A Complete Complete
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 186 187 188 Waste & Circular Economy W15 Promote a rapid transition to the Circular Economy Review PKC procurement processes to embed circular economy principles to reduce consumption of products and materials and make better use of existing products including tackling single use items Embed Sustainable Procurement Duty and promote sustainable procurement tools. Investigate Circular Procurement opportunities. Work has started on the implementation of Sustainable Procurement toolkit. Corporate Procurement Team H H A Waste & Circular Economy W16 Leading by Example Development of a Resource Management Plan for Education & Children's Services Plan Agreed Climate Change and Zero Waste H H G The Schools Recycling Improvement project is well underway. Planning for the Bertha Park and Crieff associated schools groups is complete. New bins for Bertha Park cluster are being installed during September and October 2025 and new bins for the Crieff cluster are expected to be delivered by the end of November. The next cluster will be the remaining Highland Perthshire schools associated with Breadalbane and Pitlochry High Schools. Separately to this project, new bins have been provided at the new Perth High School. Waste & Circular Economy W17 Leading by Example Asset Management Review of Waste & Recycling Infrastructure Building Condition & Suitability Surveys including Climate Change Action Audit, Options Appraisal Climate Change and Zero Waste T T Complete Final report complete, the purpose was to evaluate the impact on waste and recycling collection services of depot rationalisation and understand the impact on the number of collection resources required to complete collections across the authority area to determine the viability of each scenario. The next stage will be to present this information through the appropriate governance process.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 189 190 Waste & Circular Economy W18 Leading by Example Review PKC purchasing Policy in line with Scottish Legislative Single Use Plastics Ban coming into force in 2022. Explore initiatives to reduce the quantity of single use items used by the Council 1. Reduction in Single Use products being purchased internally 2. Engage with PKC users and partners who use single use products and work towards a reduction, or outright ban 3. Single use products no longer available for procurement via in-house purchasing systems, apart for exempt use e.g. health care 4. In-house campaign highlighting alternatives to single use products 5. External campaign highlighting alternatives Climate Change and Zero Waste M M A Compostable cup recycling implemented at Perth Art Gallery. Working with Bertha Park HS and Tayside Contracts to implement compostable packaging recycling in the lunch hall. If successful this can be rolled out to other schools as part of the Schools Recycling programme. Waste & Circular Economy W19 Cross Cutting Theme/Strateg ic Action Develop a Good Food Partnership and prepare a Good Food Strategy & Action Plan for Perth & Kinross. Elected Member & Stakeholder Engagement & Public Consultation Climate Change and Zero Waste H M A PKC have a duty to complete a GFN strategy within 12 months of the publication of the Scottish Government GFN Plan. Consultation on the SG plan happened in summer 2025, but the plan as not yet been published. The lead for this has recently been moved to the Climate Change and Zero Waste team, within the E&I service. Initial information gathering and networking is taking place during autumn/winter 2025-26 and work on developing a PKC strategy will begin in earnest in the spring of 2026. This is dependent on the Scottish Government publishing its national strategy in this timeframe.
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PKC - GENERAL# 1 A B C D G H L M P S Delivery Theme Action Number Sub-Goal Strategic Action Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Proposed prioritisation Year 5 (T,H, M, L) Prioritisation Year 4 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Progress Year 4 191 Waste and recycling W21 Cross Cutting Theme/Strateg ic Action Develop a Waste & Circular Economy Strategy to align with the Circular Economy Bill. Establish a Stakeholder Advisory Group Review existing activities falling under the Circular Economy and align with internal & national policy. Develop strategy and action plan Climate Change and Zero Waste T T G PKC draft Circular Economy Strategy was approved for public consultation at the CC&S Committee on 20 August. The public consultation closed on 24 October and a number of separate, targeted workshops and discussions have taken place. The output of this engagement will inform the finalised strategy and action plan, which will be presented to CC&S Committee in February 2026. A number of textiles events are taking place during Autumn/Winter/Spring of 2025/26, including swap shop, co-hosted book launch and promotion of re-use, repair and recycling.