Appendix B - Master Action Plan
Perth and Kinross Council · 4 December 2024
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1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 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. Ongoing 1. Formal Statutory Proposals from SG. 2. Complete LHEES process. 3.Identify heat decarbonisation measures across P&K. Climate Change and Zero Waste Estimate £500k T T Feasibility/desig n only P&K G Final version of LHEES and LAEP published July 2024. Includes Short term routemap including ongoing and near term delivery actions developed with stakeholders and Steering Group. Ongoing Delivery Actions Progress report to Committee October 2024. Several delivery actions already underway including HNSU funded strategic HN development, exploring Strategic Energy Partner, establishing governance and digital publication of evidence via LENZA etc 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. Immediate - by March 2022 Climate Change and Zero Waste Scottish Govt grant funding awarded (£44250) to procure consultancy support to deliver project this financial year N/A N/A Available P&K Complete Complete 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 Long - between 2027- 2045 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 Not yet identified T T Feasibility/desig n only PKC G Report on Phase 1 of consultancy project with ARUP was received; ARUP were then further appointed to take forward a more detailed review of the potential for the housing stock to be decarbonised - classed as 'Lot 4' along with the non-domestic workstream. Progress has been made through regular meetings, workshops, surveys and interview types of engagement with team members across PKC. Report on workstream is expected in July 2024. Consideration will then be needed for the report and an Action Plan developed. Pilot projects are being developed for two archetypes from the existing housing stock to trial potential measures to decarbonise these. 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. 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. Medium - by March 2027 Review of Design Guide for New Build affordable housing Planning and Development Estimate at £4m Potential SG grant funding for this in the region of £1.5m (for 20 units) M M Available PKC (but with the potential to influence wider to P&K) 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. 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. Immediate - by March 2022 Agreement and issue of Energy Guide for Tenants for 2021 Joint between Planning and Development and Housing Estimate at £10k H H Available PKC (but with the potential to influence wider to P&K) 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. Number of P&K households provided with energy efficiency and/or low carbon heating advice (PKC funded - HEAT or SCARF) in 2022-23: 884 and in 2023-24: 2205. This has resulted in savings for residents, reductions in carbon emissions and removed some residents from fuel poverty.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Buildings and Energy B5 Domestic - Private Work with local Housing Associations to maximise the number of social rented homes achieving EPC B by 2032. Long - between 2027- 2045 Planning and Development Not yet identified H H Still to be identified P&K A Aligned to LHEES action - target social housing with immediate potential for heat pump retrofit in line with LHEES delivery plan; Updates have been requested from RSLs on the number/percentage of social rented homes that have been upgraded to EPC B. This information is expected by end of Oct 2024. Buildings and Energy B6 Domestic - Private 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. Long - between 2027- 2045 Joint between Housing and Legal and Governance Services Not yet identified M M Still to be identified P&K R Until there is clarity around the legislation and minimum standards for the PRS it will be difficult to establish what supports are required. The numerous delays to this legislation will make it increasingly difficult to engage private landlords until the legislation is confirmed. It will also be difficult to know what demand will be and what resources are required until it is known what the minimum standards will be, although it is likely to mirror social housing standards. Buildings and Energy B7 Domestic - Private 1. Develop support for private landlords to work towards the required housing energy standards where there are issues with the co-ordination of multi owners. 2. Monitor likely demand and consider options for resourcing this service including charging on a cost recovery basis Long - between 2027- 2045 Joint between Housing and Legal and Governance Services Not yet identified M M Still to be identified P&K R Until there is clarity around the legislation and minimum standards for the PRS it will be difficult to establish what supports are required. The numerous delays to this legislation will make it increasingly difficult to engage private landlords until the legislation is confirmed. It will also be difficult to know what demand will be and what resources are required until it is known what the minimum standards will be, although it is likely to mirror social housing standards. 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) Short - by March 2023 Joint between Climate Change and Zero Waste and Housing Not yet identified H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K G Ongoing - climate change funding to Scarf has been awarded since 2022 and is secured until March 2025. The Council has received InnovateUK funding to explore the feasibility of developing a One-Stop-Shop retrofit model to be completed early 2025. 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. Short - by March 2023 Planning and Development £30k H H Available P&K A 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 Sector by 2022. 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. Immediate - by March 2022 Housing Not yet identified H H Feasibility/desig n only PKC G Lot 4 work with ARUP is also covering the PKC non-domestic properties and information relating to these will be picked up through the reporting on this in July 2024. 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. Short - by March 2023 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 Not yet identified T T Feasibility/desig n only PKC A Lot 4 work with ARUP is also covering the PKC non-domestic properties and information relating to these will be picked up through the reporting on this in November 2024. 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 indicated in the Property Services Energy Policy. These measures will also align with wider Scottish Government targets and LHEES duties to improve EPC ratings and meet future Net Zero emissions targets. Ongoing 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/Communities/ ECS Improvements to PKC estate to meet Net Zero targets will be significant and are as yet not fully identified. T N/A Still to be identified PKC Complete This action is complete as the improved energy performance of refurbishment projects is a requirement for updated Scottish Building Standards, Heat in Buildings Bill and identified as part of the LOT 4 decarbonisation plan. Any residual items have been adsorbed into other actions within the Buildings and Energy area of this Action Plan.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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. Short - by March 2023 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/Housing/ Property Services. Unknown at this time. T T Still to be identified P&K A Awaiting detailed zoning guidance from the Scottish Government Strategic Heat Network Unit funding (Scottish Government) awarded to build a programme and work to support the procurement of a partner to deliver heat networks within a wider energy system to be delivered by May 2025. Deliverables include:1.Perth city-scale Heat Network Design and Delivery and 2. Commercial Delivery Models for Heat Networks and Energy Projects. Wider heat networks and energy projects to be considered as part of the market prospectus. 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 fabric, glazing, installation of LED lighting, replacing inefficient heating systems with non- direct emissions heat sources, improving Building controls systems and include local energy generation as standard. Immediate - by March 2022 1.To be identified and aligned with annual expenditure programmes. 2. To align with investment blueprint. 3. Reduce annual emissions. Property Services Still to be fully identified but should be considered alongside Strategic Business case submitted for Climate Change - Energy and Buildings for additional £2M per annum. H H Available P&K A This is currently work in progress and is being considered as part of the current Capital Plan for the Property estate. Buildings and Energy B15 Non- Domestic - P&K Explore and secure alternative funding streams to assist the transition to zero carbon and meet Scottish Government Climate Change targets. Ongoing To identify and secure funding as it becomes available. Communities - exact Service to be determined.(Corporate Resource) £120k M M Still to be identified Both A Secured funding in 24/25 as part of Public Sector heat decarbonisation fund and Innovate UK project. Further funding bids to be made in future years as they become available. PIN notice also published for Strategic Energy Partnership to explore Public Sector interest and investment. Funding secured from Scottish Government Heat Network support Unit and EU Scalable Cities. Note: funding received is still minimal with the scale of the challenge 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. Medium - by March 2027 1. Assist with targets for reduction in CO2 emissions by rationalising the estate portfolio. Property Services/ Communities/Estates Unknown at this time. H H Feasibility/desig n only Both A This is currently ongoing and Pitlochry Asset review has been approved and smarter working is also progressing with Pullar House through potential collaboration and co-location with other Public Sector bodies. 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. Short - by March 2023 1. Capitalise and improve partnership working to achieve area wide Net Zero targets. Property Services/ Communities Unknown at this time. H H Feasibility/desig n only Both 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. To include existing energy resource demand for heat and transport; energy storage potential; building stock (domestic and non-domestic). Potential to include LHEES in this process in line with Local and National targets set by the Scottish Government. Medium - by March 2027 1.Identify heat decarbonisation measures across P&K Planning and Development £100k M M Feasibility/desig n only P&K Complete Local Area Energy Plan (2024-45) completed, integrating LHEES building decarbonisation pathways in a wider whole energy approach. The LAEP identifies medium term (2030) and longer term (to 2045) priority intervention areas to achieve the objectives of the proposed future energy system and recommended pathways across including measures for heat, transport and local renewables energy generation and supply. LHEES and LAEP near term delivery actions combined into a shared delivery plan to assist delivery and engagement. 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. This will reduce the Council’s expenditure and assist Partner organisations including Scottish Water to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Medium - by March 2027 1. Decrease water consumption 2. Reduce Scope 3 indirect greenhouse gas emissions Property Services £50k H H Still to be identified PKC A This is currently progressing through a Water Audit of all PKC Non- Domestic buildings. This exercise is being undertaken by a 3rd party and is it anticipated this will mean cost avoidance for PKC and carbon emission reductions for partner organisations. Buildings and Energy B20 Non- domestic - PKC Review ECO school certification and status Ongoing 1.Decrease Energy consumption and emissions 2. Improve energy awareness. Education & Children's Services Not yet identified H H Available PKC A Ongoing, update required from ECS.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 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. Ongoing 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 £210 T T Still to be identified PKC A Secured £2M of internal funding which has been phased between 2023 to 2025 to undertake initial Non-Direct Emissions heat source projects. External SG funding has also been secured from Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation fund in 24/25. for one of these projects. 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. Ongoing 1.Decrease Energy consumption and emissions for PKC and wider P&K. Property Services None H H Available Both 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. 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. Ongoing 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 Not yet identified H H Still to be identified New This action is currently in early stages of development due to the reporting template still being discussed with SG. Transport T40 Accelerate the EV transition Explore embedding EV vehicles in Council Taxi procurement Medium - by March 2027 Communities Public Transport M M Still to be identified R No update Transport T1 Increase active transport across Develop comprehensive Mobility Strategy for Perth and Kinross Ongoing 1.Extend the representation of the Mobil ity Board to ensure co- production of the Mobility Strategy with partners and stakeholders. Planning and Development T N/A Available P&K Complete Mobility Strategy and Action Plan (167 actions) approved at Climate Change & Sustainability Committee on 23 October 2024. This incorporated the feedback from public consultation that took place in Summer 2024. Transport T10 Accelerate the EV transition Develop and implement a strategy to transform the Council’s fleet to electric and alternative fuel vehicles Short - by March 2023 Cross service working Fleet Manager N/A T T Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Work ongoing by Fleet Services including the trial of HVO fuelled vehicles Transport T11 Accelerate the EV transition Develop the low carbon and active travel hub’s project Ongoing cross service working Planning and Development Estimate at £500k H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K Complete Broxden LCH operational 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 Ongoing Head of Environmental & Consumer Services M H Available PKC R Mobility Strategy Action 60 - to be delivered post adoption - to update PKC's Corporate Travel Plan - this will include the LiftShare platform to encourage carpooling to work. Transport T15 Remove vehicles from town centres Review options for workplace parking (including workplace parking levy), as a means to support more sustainable tran sport choices to disincentivise use of cars. Property M M Feasibility/desig n only A Following purchase of Kinnoull Street Car Park, review of PKC staff parking policy under review with draft due for publication in early 2025 Transport T16 Improve public transport provision Bid for Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) funding to support discounted bus fare initiatives targeting young peo ple. Parking, Public Transp ort and Civil Contingen cies Manager H H Still to be identified Complete SCSP fund ended. Transport T17 Improve public transport provision Expand the potential demand for responsive transport and c ommunity transport schemes Parking, Public Transp ort and Civil Contingen cies Manager M H Still to be identified P&K G PTU transformation review underway which is looking at difference options for deliveyr of public transport across the area Significant support for the Glenfarg and Aberfeldy community transport schemes Transport T18 Reduce vehicles in town centres Investigate options and develop plans for future park + ride sites at Bertha Park, Walnut Grove and Bridge of Earn. Short - by March 2023 Planning and Development £70k design (have budget) £8M Capital On-going revenue £250k/yr. per line T T Feasibility/desig n only P&K A See Mobility Strategy Actions 7 and 86 for delivery post-adoption, to expand extent and capacity of existing park-and-ride sites and to ensure that land identified as having potential for park-and-ride development is safeguarded in the Development Plan. Transport T19 Improve public transport provision Identify options and costs to establish an annual “Sustainab le Transport Week as an incentive to raise the profile of public transport by bus an d promote public transport. Immediate - by March 2022 Parking, Public Transp ort and Civil Contingen cies Manager L L Still to be identified P&K R SCSP funding ended 24/25 for Local Authorities, restricting our resources to deliver behavioural change initiatives, this now lies with Tactran (RTP's) but also we should highlight our free bus Saturday scheme.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Transport T2 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Maximise the potential utilisation of Smarter Choices, Smart er Places (SCSP) fund to deliver sustainable and active tra vel. Ongoing Cross service working Planning & Housing Str ategy Manager Dependent on SG Grant Funding H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K G SCSP funding has ended with new active travel funding streams in place. PKC is working with TACTRAN on the active travel master plan for the Perth cluster. Transport T20 Improve public transport provision Explore operating registered school buses within Perth City for non entitled pupils attending their catchment secondary school to reduce school run journeys. Short - by March 2023 Parking, Public Transp ort and Civil Contingen cies Manager L L Still to be identified P&K A PTU transformation review underway which is looking at difference options for deliveyr of public transport across the area Transport T21 Improve Prepare Impact Analysis and costings to identify funding for Immediate - by Parking, Public Transp H H Feasibility/desig P&K A Ongoing 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. Medium - by March 2027 Traffic and Network Manager N/A N/A Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Mobility Strategy Action 84 - to be delivered post adoption - to continue to develop and implement bus priority measures. Integrating bus priority measures into active travel schemes where possible. Transport T23 Improve public transport provision Perth Bus/Rail Interchange Project: Working with Transport Scotland /Network Rail Short - by March 2023 Planning and Development £15M H H Available P&K R Mobility Strategy Action 80 - seeks to encourage efficient interchange provision to support the broader public transport strategy (strategic action 188) Transport T24 Reduce vehicles in town centres Apply for Scottish Government funding for air quality projects in 2023/24 which include cross service projects to tackle air quality and climate change. Short - by March 2023 Regulatory Services Manager H H Available P&K G SG funding cut by 50% from 24/25 onwards, received £191k total with the majority going towards regular AQ monitoring Transport T25 Reduce vehicles in town centres Continue to monitor the need for and potential benefits for Perth City and Crieff AQMAs to identify if the creation of Low Emission Zones (LEZs) or alternative vehicle access re strictions could reduce emissions. Short - by March 2023 Regulatory Services Manager H H Available P&K G Crieff AQMA will be revoked during 24/25 due to continued low levels and will no longer need be considered for a future LEZ. TPO 11 of the Mobility Strategy - achieving revocation of AQMAs, associated actions to be delivered post-adoption Transport T26 Reduce vehicles in town centres Investigate options for further air quality related regulatory measures which support climate change mitigation. Short - by March 2023 Regulatory Services Manager M M Available P&K R Perth AQAP out for consultation in late 2024, containing new air quality improvement measures for implementation from 25/26 onwards Various Mobility Strategy actions relate to air quality improvements -to be delivered post-adoption. Transport T27 Resilient transport systems Roads maintenance to adapt to climate change Medium - by March 2027 Road Maintenance Partnership Major poss. excess £20m M M Still to be identified P&K R Mobility Strategy Action 32: Continue to inspect, maintain and improve road structures across Perth and Kinross to retain climate resilient networks - to be delivered post-adoption 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 Short - by March 2023 Planning and Development £10m + N/A H Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Link with Moblity Strategy Action 2: Work commencing on Perth Circulation Plan (PTF4) October 2024 using existing revenue budget. Additional resource will be required to progress additional modelling and appraisal work in FY25/26. Paramics Discovery base model developed (2022), however there is still a requirement to develop future year scenarios (including post CTLR) along with continued data collection. Transport T29 Reduce vehicles in town centres Explore supporting the establishment of car clubs and bike sharing schemes across Perth and Kinross Planning and Development M M Feasibility/desig n only P&K G Lift share license extended for 2024, plans to promote to PKC staff are underway. Car clubs might not directly be a LA project, unless we have adequate resource and budget available, but such initiatives can be supported through various planning arrangements. 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 mobility strategy Ongoing Cross service working Develop plan for expansion of bike storage Planning and Development 40 H T Still to be identified P&K A Active Travel Strategy to be developed as part of Mobility Strategy delivery. Brief to collate existing AT strategies/places has been developed but no 24/25 budget identified. Kinrosshire Active Travel Plan is underway. 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. Parking Services M M Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Action to be adopted as part of the adoption of the Mobility Strategy (October 2024 - #35). Parking surveys to support this work have been undertaken in September and October 2024.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Transport T31 Reduce vehicles in town centres SURFLOUGH Programme - Distribution and logistics Planning and Development M M Still to be identified P&K A Ongoing - led by private sector development 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. Short- by March 2026 Strategy will support and respond to the ongoing PT transformation project. Planning and Development H T Still to be identified P&K New Mobility Strategy action likley to be progressed once the PT transformation projects has concluded. 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. Ongoing 1. Promotion of e-bikes Planning and Development N/A H Still to be identified P&K New Mobility Strategy action - will require funding to be identified. Transport T4 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Develop detailed design and construction of active travel route by 2025/26 as part of an integrated sustainable transport corridor along the Dunkeld Rd as agreed phase one of the Perth People Place for a city-wide network of enhanced sustainable transport and active travel improvements in and around Perth. In parallel, additional resources will be sought from Sustrans and other funding partners for accelerated design and development of 7 remaining identified primary corridors based on established engagement, procurement, and policy frameworks Ongoing 1. Dunkeld Road Corridor Planning and Development CWSS Funding H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K A No confirmed funding for 24/25 has resulted in design work being paused. Work on going with Tactran to integrate bus prioirty measures into the DRC project. Transport T5 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Lobby Scottish Government to include sustainable transport and active travel in the school curriculum. Short - by March 2023 Cross service working Planning and Development N/A M M Available P&K R No update Transport T6 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Explore measures to increase walking and cycling to schools and improve air quality Planning and Development H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K G The Traffic and Network team deliver the approved annual CWSR programme. Actions also identified within the Mobilty Strategy Action Plan: Action 98 - supporting and promoting a toolkit for schools and parent councils to set-up and coordinate bike-trains and walking-buses, see Action 115 improving active travel routes to schools (incl. behaviour change measures) , see Action 76 on cycle training, Action 97 on school travel plans, Action 101, 102 - the intention is that these are delivered post-adoption of the Mobility Strategy, and delivery will depend on securing the funding. Transport T7 Accelerate the EV transition Develop a strategy for the expansion of EV charging infrastr ucture Short - by March 2023 Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager T N/A Available P&K Complete Collaborative project with Angus Council seeking circa £1.9m in funding from Transport Scotland to fund EV expansion plan for Perth and Kinross and Angus. This will enable the Council to bring in a private sector operating partner in 2025. Transport T7a Accelerate the EV transition Deliver the P&K wide EV Charging Expansion Programme 10 years 1. Selection of private sector partner 2. Infrastructure rollout Planning and Development £1.9M N/A T Available P&K New Collaborative project with Angus Council seeking circa £1.9m in funding from Transport Scotland to fund EV expansion plan for Perth and Kinross and Angus. This will enable the Council to bring in a private sector operating partner in 2025. Transport T8 Accelerate the EV transition Work with Taxi Operators to accelerate the transition to elec tric vehicles Medium - by March 2027 Cross service working Communities Public Transport No Funding at this stage M M Available P&K R Mobility Strategy Action 46 - support taxi and private hire fleets to decarbonise and move towards low carbon fleets - this is to be delivered post adoption Transport T9 Accelerate the EV transition Work with Transport Scotland to deliver the Electric A9 proj ect Short - by March 2023 Cross service working Planning and Development N/A H H Available P&K Complete Completed
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 Transport T35 Accelerate the EV transition Develop an EV awareness and behaviour change campaign Planning and Development M M Available P&K R No update. SCSP funding has ended. Behaviour change campaigns for EV uptake can be taken forward through Mobility Strategy actions. Transport T36 Reduce vehicles in town centres Raise awareness of alternative approaches to attending me etings across Council employees; including tele/video confe rencing and provide training on using ICT equipment to red uce transport emissions Ongoing Head of Corporate IT N/A N/A Available PKC Complete Completed during Year 1 & 2 Transport T37 Accelerate the EV transition Publish and promote to Council employees the car lease sc heme currently being developed for electric vehicles. Ongoing Human Resources M M Available PKC G On intranet site - reminders in managers briefings and ERIC news as relevant Transport T38 Improve public transport provision Explore the potential for EV bus chargers across the Council Area Planning and Development H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Early engagement with EV coach operators on potential location of charging facilities at South Inch funded via Transport Scotland Transport T39 Improve public transport provision Explore community transport priming - re-establish community transport forum Community Public Transport H H P&K A Mobility Strategy 43 - to be implemented post adoption, seeks to encourage, support, and promote community bus partnerships and transport services across PKC Business and Industry B1 Data & Strategic targeting Collate key info and carbon targeted reduction plans from key employers and industry bodies Short - By March 2025 Information from 100 top employers and main energy users collated Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff H H Available P&K G Visits and contacts have been organised with identified businesses and information is being collected. We anticipate to have completed the activity by March 2025. KPI has not been increased from last year, but will be updated when the work is completed. Business and Industry B6 Strategic Actions Promote advice and support tools for SMEs to reduce carbon, access funding/green finance, ensure business continuity and measure progress. Short - By March 2025 Signposting to sectoral and representative bodies' online resources and advice in place Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff H H Available P&K G In 2022/2023, 24 businesses have benefited from PKC Green Capital Fund financial support for an amount of over £435,000. In 2023/2024, 22 businesses have benefited for an amount of over £380,000. In 2024/2025 (part), 6 businesses have benefited for an amount of over £125,000 Business and Industry B10 Strategic Actions Develop joint strategic projects to decarbonise Transport (goods and people) with key employers in close liaison with the Transport Group Immediate - by March 2022 Joint initiatives agreed Planning and Development 2FTE H N/A Available P&K Complete Business and Industry B11 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 Short - by March 2023 Joint initiatives agreed Planning and Development Existing staff H N/A Available P&K Complete Business and Industry B2 Engagemen t, Empowerm ent and Awareness Identify and meet with key employers/businesses Immediate - by March 2022 Meetings with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach and Highland Spring organised Planning and Development Existing staff N/A N/A Available P&K Complete Business and Industry B3 Strategic Actions Agree with key employers/businesses for them to lead/champion the Race to Zero campaign at local level Immediate - by March 2022 Agreement reached with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach, Highland Spring Planning and Development Existing staff/private led N/A N/A Available P&K Complete Business and Industry B4 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. Immediate - by March 2022 Agreement on developing joint actions on Transport/travel, asset energy efficiency and skills/job opportunities Planning and Development Existing staff H N/A Available P&K Complete Business and Industry B5 Strategic Actions Promote with key employers/businesses/business organisations the Race to Zero campaign to local businesses. Immediate - by March 2022 Joint announcement at Zero emission Tour Bus 26.10.21 event Planning and Development Existing staff H N/A Available P&K Complete Business and Industry B7 Strategic Actions Develop public/private learning business forums via existing partnerships/networks Medium - By March 2027 Tay Cities Clean Growth Cluster launched Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff M M Available P&K G There are 140 registered businesses in energy growth sector (Dec 23) which is slight reduction(3%) against a higher reduction in Scotland (-7%). More than 40 organisations are member of the Tay Cities Clean Growth Initiative (116 in total) and 6 projects (20 in total). We are working to increase these numbers. Business and Industry B8 Skills/jobs Identify and address skills shortage in business and industry including with key employers and their supply chain Short - by March 2025 Joint initiatives agreed Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff H H Available P&K A More work needs to be carried out to support skills development including with Perth UHI and Tay Cities Engineering Partnership. Business and Industry B9 Skills/Jobs Identify and promote green job opportunities in business and industry including with key employers and their supply chain Short - By March 2025 Joint initiatives agreed Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff H H Available P&K A Visits and contacts have been organised with identified businesses and information is being collected. We anticipate to have completed the activity by March 2025.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 Business and Industry B12 Strategic Actions Identify and share business continuity plans with key employers in close liaison with the Resilience Group Medium - By March 2027 Plans identified and liaison established Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff/private led M M Available P&K A Visits and contacts have been organised with identified businesses and information is being collected. However, this information is more complex and more difficult to collect. Business and Industry B13 Measuring performanc e Agree with key employers/businesses key indicators and measure performance Short - By March 2025 Indicators agreed Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff M M Available P&K G To be reviewed when business carbon reduction plans have been analysed. Business and Industry B14 Strategic Actions Develop Perth West and Perth Eco-Innovation Park as a national net zero exemplar for decarbonisation of transport and energy Medium - By March 2029 Business Case agreed Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff/private led T T Available P&K A Perth Innovation Highway Outline Business Case which is part of the funding sources has been approved in July 2024. Design works have started in September 2024. Negotiations are progressing with landowners. Business and Industry B15 Strategic Actions Transport: Facilitate Business engagement in the development of PK Mobility Strategy, Wider EV infrastructure, Active Travel & Public Transport Dunkeld Corridor Short - by March 2023 Effective engagement Planning and Development 2FTE H N/A Feasibility/desig n only P&K Complete Business and Industry B16a 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 Medium - By March 2025 Effective engagement Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff H H Available P&K G Options to establish a Strategic Energy Partnership are been appraised with good business sector engagement and key anchor projects are being developed e.g. Perth City Heat Network. Business and Industry B16b Strategic Actions Develop carbon reduction actions on large emitters employment/industrial sites in Perth City - Inveralmond/North Muirton Medium - by March 2027 Priorities and actions agreed Economy, Development, Planning Existing staff/private led H H Available P&K A Zoning, technical and commercial opportunities work on Perth City Heat Network has started to be completed in May 2025 and work on commercial delivery models has also started. Waste & Circular Economy W1/SA7 Data & Strategic Targeting Conduct a more detailed greenhouse gas assessment of the Waste projects and activities, to prioritise future climate change activities. Ongoing 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 Existing Staff H H Available P&K G Figures updated September 2024. 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 Short - by March 2025 Building on initial Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and industry sectoral study, a current state analysis will be conducted. Planning and Development Consultant (£10k) H H Available P&K G Joint seminar targeting industry to identify Circular Economy Business Opportunities (Circular materials, bioeconomy, decommissioning, repurposing, refurbishment, retrofit) with RMAS organised on 14th June 2024. Further work is being carried out to focus on specific material. A first analysis indicates that removing plastics from material which could be resused, recycled or transformed to generate added value could be a focus for Perth and Kinross. This could establish Perth and Kinross as a leader in that circular economy niche. 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 Short - by March 2025 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. Waste Services Existing resources H H Available P&K A Food Waste Action Plan has been drafted, to be reviewed in line with development of Circular Economy Strategy. Additional Food Waste Hubs were distributed to Perth City Centre Summer 2024, further work to be undertaken to identify further areas for 2025 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 Short - by March 2023 Public Consultation. Action Plan to be developed Waste Services Existing resources H H Still to be identified P&K R To be incorporated into the Circular Economy Strategy due to be drafted in 2025. 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. Short - by March 2025 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 To deliver Twin Stream Recycling - £2.36M capital, £255k revenue (Communication s & staff resources) Applied to ZWS for the £2.615M capital H H Available P&K R EPR awaiting registration information and notification of payments with go live date now expected to be March 2026. DRS expected date now October 2027.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 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) Short - by March 2023 Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Waste Services TBC H H Still to be identified PKC A The Scottish Government made a commitment to consult on requirements to separately collect garden waste (by 2023) for textiles & hazardous elements of household waste (by 2025). Awaiting this information and will be incorporated into the Circular Economy Strategy once known. 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. Medium - by March 2027 Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Waste Services TBC H H Still to be identified PKC A The Circular Economy Bill passed in June 2024. The implications of the bill will be incorporated as part of the Circular Economy Strategy. 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. Short - by March 2023 Attend Stakeholder engagement Sessions Watching Brief on national consultation (March 2022) Waste Services TBC H H Still to be identified PKC A Awaiting updates from Circular Economy Route Map and will incorporate into the Circular Economy Strategy. Waste & Circular Economy W9 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Develop a Food Waste Action Plan Short - by March 2025 Public Consultation. Action Plan Developed. Waste Services Existing Staff H N/A N/A P&K Removed Recommend deletion - Combined with Actions 3 and 10. Waste & Circular Economy W10 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Review interim Food Waste Action Plan in 2022 following the evaluation of the National Food Waste Reduction Plan Short - by March 2025 Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Waste Services H N/A N/A P&K Removed Recommend deletion - Combined with Actions 3 and 9. Awaiting National Food Waste Plan 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. Medium - by March 2027 Incorporate as part of the Good Food Strategy & Action plan Performance & Business Support H H Still to be identified P&K A Working to develop a Community Food Network. In early stages, but to include community food larders/foodbanks/community cafes/community gardens. Vision is to get these to work closely together to share information & resources to prevent wastage. Currently organisations collect surplus food from supermarkets or get deliveries from Fareshare to minimise waste. Waste & Circular Economy W12 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Develop & Maximise Recycling Services by (1) Implementing in Nov 2023, expanding PKC recycling services to include flexible plastic packaging and hard rigid plastics (as market conditions allow) (2) Implementing Nov 2022 Expand recycling services (Food/DMR) in Perth City Centre Immediate - by March 2024 Action Plan for Twin Stream Recycling Service change including Contract Strategy development. Action Plan for Perth City Centre Waste Services Existing resources T N/A Available P&K Complete Complete - Food Waste Hubs distributed 2022 with twin stream complete January 2024 which has had benefits including residual waste reduction and a reduction in contamination.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 93 94 95 96 97 98 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 Short - by March 2023 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 Technical procurement panel funded by Scottish Government H N/A Available Municipal local authority waste only. Review currently underway into whether the ban should extend to biodegrada ble non- municipal waste which has impacts for private waste managem ent sector. Complete Complete - Residual Waste Contract Awarded in May 2023, commenced 1st August 2023. Waste & Circular Economy W14 Promote a rapid transition to the Circular Economy Develop a Circular Economy route map including an action plan for Circular Textiles & Sustainable Fashion Short - by March 2025 Public Consultation. Route map developed. Waste Services Existing resources H N/A N/A P&K Removed Recommend deletion - Combined with Action 4 - Action plan still to be developed as conflicting priorities, extend date to 2025. Will be reviewed within Team Plan. 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 Short - by March 2023 Embed Sustainable Procurement Duty and promote sustainable procurement tools. Investigate Circular Procurement opportunities. Corporate Procurement Team T Available PKC A Within the existing Scotland Excel Framework responses from catering suppliers included a commitment from recommended bidders to collect and recycle 95% of packing and 100% of delivery packaging comprising recycled material. Once the Procurement Strategy has been to Full Council in June work will commence to determine the resource(s) required. Waste & Circular Economy W16 Leading by Example Development of a Resource Management Plan for Education & Children's Services Short - by March 2023 Plan Agreed Waste Services Approx £103k H H Available P&K G Approval from ISCAM to proceed with recycling in schools project. Initial meetings due to commence October 2024. Waste & Circular Economy W17 Leading by Example Asset Management Review of Waste & Recycling Infrastructure Ongoing Building Condition & Suitability Surveys including Climate Change Action Audit, Options Appraisal Waste Services £60k - Big request once study complete H T Still to be identified P&K G Asset review underway, SBC produced (final report to be approved at Committee). Project Officer left and post was not replaced. Work undertaken by existing staff in the interim. Decision required re this project to ascertain how this will progress going forward with regards to staffing. Property progressing with short term H & S depot issues. Opportunities to review land acquisition possibilities at 2 depots. 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 Immediate - by March 2024 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 to single use products Waste Services Existing Staff M Available Both PKC and P&K wide A Sustainable procurement policy to be reviewed with regards to single use items. Thesoon.re is due to be a tax of £0.25 on disposable cups coming
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 99 100 101 102 103 Waste & Circular Economy W19 Cross Cutting Theme/Strat egic Action Develop a Good Food Partnership and prepare a Good Food Strategy & Action Plan for Perth & Kinross. Short - by March 2025 Elected Member & Stakeholder Engagement & Public Consultation Performance & Business Support TBC H Still to be identified P&K A Action plan drafted and is being progressed. Plans are underway to form a Good Food Steering Group for P & K after a successful event bringing stakeholders together from across the food system. This resulted in commitment in principle from 26 organisations to be part of the wider food partnership, 20 of which said they would be keen to be on the steering group, however the Officer has since left, therefore work to undertake this has paused, although external consultants are currently preparing the post event write up. Waste & Circular Economy W20 Cross Cutting Theme/Strat egic Action Work with the Resources Management Association (RMAS) to decarbonise sector and liaise with the Business & Industry Group Ongoing Plan agreed Planning and Development Existing staff/private led H N/A N/A P&K Removed Recommend deletion - Combined with Action 2. Work on a joint seminar targeting industry to identify Circular Economy Business Opportunities (Circular materials, bioeconomy, Decommissioning, repurposing, refurbishment, retrofit) with RMAS, JHI - date of event 14th June 2024. Waste & Circular Economy W21 Cross Cutting Theme/Strat egic Action Develop a Waste & Circular Economy Strategy to align with the Circular Economy Bill. Immediate - by March 2024 Establish a Stakeholder Advisory Group Review existing activities falling under the Circular Economy and align with internal & national policy. Develop strategy and action plan Waste Services Existing staff H T Still to be identified P&K R Still to be actioned. 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 Medium - by March 2027 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 Existing Staff T T Available PKC 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. Work is now progressing on Evidence Report to be submitted to Scottish Ministers early 2025 which sets out the data and evidence we plan to use to prepare our Proposed LDP3 in alignment with NPF4. 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). Medium - by March 2027 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 Existing Staff M Still to be identified PKC R
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 104 105 106 107 Land use L24- New Enhance landscape scale sequestratio n. 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. Medium - by March 2027 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 Existing Staff M T Still to be identified P&K A Work for the LDP3 process including Topic Paper, Consultation comments and Evidence Report is all valuable data that will incorporated into the revised FWS. Woodland consultation responses are proving very useful to inform the FWS. Land use L25 - New Improving our open spaces. Undertake an Open Space Audit and produce an Open Space Strategy Medium - by March 2027 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 Existing Staff H Available PKC A Work for the LDP3 process including Topic Papers, and Evidence Report. There is a Draft Open Space Quality Audit. A survey to inform an Open Space Quality Audit has been carried out of over 500 accessible open spaces within or adjacent to settlements including all designated open spaces. The results of this are to be revised and confirmed to finalise the OSQA and inform the Council’s Open Space Strategy. Topic papers consulted on July 2025, and submission of Evidence Report to Scottish Government expected early 2025. Land use L23 - New 1. Halting biodiversity loss. 2. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. 3. Peatland Restoration and Identify Strategic Green Networks wholly and partially within Perth and Kinross and opportunities for their enhancement. Medium - by March 2027 Identify Strategic Green Networks wholly and partially within Perth and Kinross and opportunities for their enhancement. Planning and Development Existing Staff H Available P&K R Required for LDP3 Evidence Report - currently programmed for submission the first quarter of 2025. Progress and delivery times dependent on timetabling and resourcing of other requirements for production of Evidence Report. Initiated conversations with NatureScot and Sustrans regarding the SGN identified in LDP2. The focus at present is the NCN77 link from Perth to Dundee. Further work is required to coordinate efforts from key external stakeholders, community groups and Transport Planning regarding ongoing projects for various segments. AECOM CivTech 8.3 Tool can be used to guide green network creation. Land use L18 Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Peatland restoration and enhanceme nt. Identify and protect sensitive areas (including LNCS) from development for biodiversity resilience, providing connectivity and ensuring planting is not counterproductive. Identify which of these sites (especially peatland) would benefit from restoration/enhancement and provide support/ incentive for landowners to do so. Medium - by March 2027 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 Still to be identified P&K A Graduate Ecologist is surveying sites currently. Data will be passed to the Landscape Scale Restoration Officer re peatland restoration.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 108 109 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 Medium - by March 2027 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 pollinators to Council and community projects. Community Greenspace Approximately £105k H Available for tree planting only but reducing PKC A PKC Tree Strategy (not just native trees) draft due to be completed Autumn 24 for internal circulation. Annual tree planting has continued linked to projects and the Grow Wild Initiative. Westbank Nursery currently growing native and other trees and shrubs from cuttings and seeds. Polytunnel procurement complete. Should be on site end of September. Large area allocated for tree production. Small Christmas trees will be bought this year and kept in the Nursery for reuse, when they get too big they will be offered to communities for their Christmas trees to plant or plant them in other suitable locations. Nursery used to distribute over 7000 plants to communities. Tree Officers work together when assessing planning applications and the Tree Enforcement Officer implements enforcement. 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. Medium - by March 2027 1. Audit of existing assets, including carbon credentials (if available). 2. Identification of procurement checklist to inform any replacement purchases. Operations H H Still to be identified PKC A Initial battery machinery was due for replacement. These machines were found to be underpowered and limited operational capability. Trials of replacement machinery identified significant improvements in both power and operating times but significant increase in purchase costs ( 3 to 4 times the cost of the initial purchase price) As we are significantly reducing the volume of handwork undertaken by our squads over the next 3 years we decided to remain within budget and purchase fewer replacement machines. These will be evaluated over their lifespan to assess their reliability and practicality in a professional environment.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 110 111 112 113 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. Short - by March 2023 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. Operations H H Still to be identified PKC A With the cessation of spraying around trees and obstacles within Perth city, has commenced resulting in a reduction of approximately 50% of chemical use. In addition all sports pitch marking using chemicals has ceased. significant reduction in chemical volumes during 2024. We continue to spray hard surfaces and within burial grounds. This policy is due to be rolled out to landward areas and expanded generally during 2025/26 Land use L6 Reducing emissions linked to maintenanc e. 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. Medium - by March 2027 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 Available PKC A Trial area has been expanded out to 157 sites within central Perth and Kinross for year 1 with the view to expand to all sites excluding burial grounds in year two. Mapping of the main sites has been completed and uploaded onto the website. Interpretation signage for our main sites is being worked on currently. Smaller site mapping is going to be carried out by IT but we currently have no timeframe on this. Amazone Profihoppers now being used to cut existing no mow areas all around the trial area. 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. Medium - by March 2027 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 H H Available for phased enhancement programme. Still to be Identified for Play Strategy review. PKC A Tree planting, pollinator planting and sustainable materials are being considered for all design reviews for site upgrades. Grow wild is being incorporated on the site changes and communities consulted in advance of changes. Land use L17 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 Medium - by March 2027 Climate Change and Zero Waste H H Still to be identified PKC G As a result of the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF), 18 projects were successfully delivered in Year 3. Projects include restoring riparian habitats to reduce flooding and erosion risks, creating green corridors that enable species to move and adapt to changing climates, and enhancing greenspaces to improve urban cooling in the face of rising temperatures. This year, the council has been awarded £175,000 via the NRF for 2024-2025. Over 20 projects are being considered. Proposals put forward by Community Greenspace for Year 4, include to support Grow Wild with pollinators and wildflower seed, action days with communities and invasive species removal following on from ecology reports. Volunteer days will follow on for seed collection and replanting of recommended species in conjunction with the Rangers.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 114 115 116 Land use L8 Expand Council's Food Growing Strategy into a comprehensive "Good Food Nation" project. Medium - by March 2027 1. Council Approval of Food Growing Strategy. 2. Develop a "Good Food Nation" project and implementation plan. 3. Deliver strategy and specific projects in conjunction with partners and communities. Community Greenspace Good Food Nation Project Officer H H Available P&K G Annual allotment report produced, update on action plan given to CC&S Convenors and progress being made on Allotment regulations and working with a number of community groups. The Community Food Growing officer is taking forward the Food Growing Strategy 2021, which highlighted areas in Perth and Kinross with a high demand for allotments or other type of community food growing site. The priority actions of the Community Food Growing officer is to assess the current demand for community food growing and whether existing provision meets that demand, identify any areas that are suitable for community food growing, and to understand what type of community food growing is needed, e.g. allotments, community gardens, orchards, etc. Public consultations are currently open for Meigle and Ardler and Pitlochry with Coupar Angus soon to go live as well, to help PKC assess and meet any demand. The Allotment Regulations are also in the process of being implemented which will help support our current allotment associations. Land use L1 Enhance landscape scale sequestratio n. Work with Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership to identify and develop landscape scale pilot projects with partners. Short - by March 2023 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 JHI Contract £25k from Climate Change Transformation Fund Nature Connections pilot estimate at £500k T H Feasibility/desig n only P&K A PKC's three-year funding commitment to the PNCP finished in March 2024, but we have remained on the PNCP steering group. Work continuing between PNCP and PKC Developer Obligations Officer to identify a pilot methodology for seeking contributions linked to nature solutions on the River Almond Headwaters Project. 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. Medium - by March 2027 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. Community Greenspace M T Still to be identified P&K A The Incorporating Biodiversity into Local Services Guide continues to be the main document, together with the LBAP itself, to assist staff in achieving their Biodiversity Duty targets. The Biodiversity Ambassadors continue to meet and learn and staff numbers have expanded. PKC Greenspace are maximising opportunities to include biodiversity into their ongoing management of sites.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 117 118 119 120 121 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. Medium - by March 2027 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 H T Still to be identified P&K A Project awarded Shared Prosperity Fund allocation for 2024/25. to allow expansion to communities across Perth and Kinross. Suite of core projects being introduced to the communities (including pollinator stepping stones, hedgehog highways/Mind the Gap, swift, youth engagement (Champhibians and BeeWild), community and school orchards, etc. Community mapping sessions complete - Errol, Crook of Devon, Stanley and Portmoak Village Cluster, plus Kettins and Kinross. About to take place: Abernethy, Aberdalgie rural cluster, Guildtown and Wolfhill, and Auchterarder. Follow up meetings are being planned up to and including Dec 2024. The toolkit is being revised over this period. 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. Medium - by March 2027 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 TBC M M Still to be identified P&K R UK Shared Prosperity Funding received for 24/25.Projects are currently being worked up. Land use L16 Progress a "What's Going On?" mapping project Short - by March 2023 Planning and Development N/A N/A P&K Complete Projects and groups were mapped on the PK Climate Action Website. A more extensive mapping exercise is taking place as part of the nature networks development. Land use L12 Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Perth Biodiversity Capital of Scotland Project - explore what role PKC and Tayside Biodiversity Partnership can have in the development and delivery of this Perth Leadership Forum project. Short - by March 2023 1. Establish scope of project, actions, targets and delivery partners. 2. Identify programme for delivery. 3. Council approval. 4. Branding and launch. TBC H N/A N/A P&K Removed Proposed deletion Project was initiated and led by the Perth Leadership Forum and Nature Scot. PKC were invited to discussions as a consultee, but no further progress made on our role in the project before it stalled early 2022 due to Nature Scot lead retiring and not being replaced. Land use L21 Improving our open spaces. Consider opportunities for Park Power as they arise. Medium - by March 2027 Assist with scheme development as they arise. Buildings & Energy Group action Community Greenspace N/A N/A Still to be identified PKC R No longer a LU Theme Action - has been moved to B&E theme actions list
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 122 123 124 125 126 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. For example: expanding the tree planting project at Perth Grammar to more school grounds; encourage communities and schools to enhance climate change mitigation in their local school grounds and greenspaces using Community Investment Fund (PKC funded). Immediate - by March 2022 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 M M Feasibility/desig n only P&K G The main LUWG Action was to help schools do this by creating a ‘How To sheet’ which has been completed and circulated to schools. It has also been promoted elsewhere New Tree Planting Guidance for Schools (pkclimateaction.co.uk) A template for developing a Schools Climate Action Plan has been developed and shared with schools. The PK Climate Action website, has compiled significant resources for schools to use. PKCT are rolling out their A Tree for Every Child project which complements this action and several schools have applied for NRF funding. PKC Land Restoration Officer exploring opportunity to take forward biodiversity enhancement and flood alleviation works at Perth Academy with Scottish Water. Land use L22 (new) Halting biodiversity loss. Protecting and enhancing habitats and species. Identify and develop Nature Networks for Perth & Kinross 2023-2030 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 N/A T Available P&K New We are currently utilising our Nature Restoration Funding to help create nature networks. PKC officers have received onboarding session with naturescot to advise on using AECOM nature networks tool, available free to all local authorities until October 2025. PKC have undergone initial engagement consultation to inform our approach on nature networks mapping. In person engagement sessions for mapping are beginning to be planned in collaboration with PKCT for 2024-2025. Climate Resilience R1 Resilient organisation s Build organisational capacity around climate adaptation and mainstream it into project development, procurement and delivery processes Ongoing 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 Still to be identified PKC G The need and importance of climate change adaptation was embedded into the Council's updated Asset Management approach and individual management plans developed or refreshed this past year. Staff awareness on climate action is improving through the rollout of Climate Literacy and Climate Awareness Training Climate Resilience R2 Resilient organisation s Continue to work with Tayside Local Resilience Partnership to implement local risk reductions measures and develop contingency plans Ongoing 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. Communities H H Available P&K 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. Climate Resilience R4 Resilient organisation s Review the Scottish Snap Adaptation Programme 3 (SNAP3) (2025-29) when published and identify appropriate local actions Mar-25 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 H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K G The Scottish National Adaptation Plan 3 (SNAP3) was published by the Scottish Government on 25 September 2024 and is in the process of being reviewed by officers with a suitable action plan to be developed this year. Key Actions R34 and R35 have been added to support SNAP3 delivery. PKC responded to the Scottish Government Consultation in summer 2024
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 Climate Resilience R6 Resilient organisation s Undertake a strategic climate change risk and opportunity assessment for Perth and Kinross Council Area Short - by March 2023 CCROA Complete Risk assessment shared and communicated Climate Change and Zero Waste £50k T N/A Feasibility/desig n only Both Complete CCROA has been completed and available on the Climate Change Website for public viewing. A story map of the results is currently under development to make it easier for our stakeholders and communities to understand future changes. This is expected to be published in Autumn 2024 Climate Resilience R8 Resilient infrastructur e Develop and implement green solutions for protecting open space and core paths to protect from flooding and erosion Medium - by March 2027 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 Feasibility/desig n only PKC A Projects have incorporated measures to try and make assets more resilient where possible and success of measures to be assessed. Training programmes to be instigated as capacity permits. Buckie Braes not being taken forward as we do not own the land. Staff resourcing and capacity pressures - two staff down (Sick & savings) and structural engineering beyond current skillset savings Climate Resilience R9 Resilient infrastructur e Explore the potential for green-blue infrastructure for Perth, working in strategic partnership with Scottish Water. Medium - by March 2027 1. Develop structure of potential partnership. 2. Undertake concept study. Climate Change and Zero Waste No resources for leading L L Not available P&K R There was no staff capacity to take this project forward in 2023/24 - we will explore the potential for taking this forward as opportunity arises in 2024/25. Climate Resilience R10 Resilient Ecosystems Develop overarching environmental advice to developers by linking all current objectives, including on green infrastructure Medium - by March 2027 1. Arrange meeting with LDP team 2. Draft Note and circulate to DM for comments. Planning and Development Time required more than money N/A N/A N/A P&K Removed Action moved to Land Use as part of 2023 Reporting Process Climate Resilience R11 Resilient infrastructur e 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) Mar-25 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 £60k T H Available P&K G The PKC Roads Development guide is currently progressing through internal consultation. Key officers have been engaged for each chapter to ensure that local policy and knowledge is reflected in the final draft. Once internal consultation is complete, formal approval processes are expected to commence early in the new year Climate Resilience R12 Resilient infrastructur e Existing: Develop and implement scour bridge protection programme Proposed wording: Develop and implement scour protection programme for key Council assets Medium - by end of 29/30 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 Available PKC G 10 no. of the highest risk bridge scour assessments have been completed to a cost of £240k, with proactive works identified, ranked and costed in structures high priority backlog. Another 13 scour assessments are underway this financial year and another 20 planned for next financial year to inform identification and prioritisation of proactive bridge scour mitigation works. Current allocation for Scour assessment capital spend is typically £250k per year from years 2 through 6, totalling £1.25m projected spend. This is estimated to result in the completion of appx 70 further scour assessments by end of year 6. Further scour assessments will be programmed in terms of addressing the highest risk structures first, which tend to be larger and more complex muti-span bridges. It is considered that the current capital allocation noted above is sufficient to address the remaining scour assessments required to be undertaken to fully inform the work bank. Community Greenspace - will start to gather data on scour risk with existing resources and if a more comprehensive assessment is required we will identify the resources needed to do it Climate Resilience R13 Resilient ecosystems Explore the potential for an integrated catchment management approach for the River Tay catchment to improve the water environment and reduce flood risk Medium - by March 2027 Planning and Development Still TBC - potentially around £100k for plan development N/A N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined into action R21 as part of the 2023 Annual Reporting Process
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 134 135 136 137 138 139 Climate Resilience R14 Resilient ecosystems Continuing contribution and support to the delivery of Nature Rich Leven and other catchment management approaches Ongoing Explore the feasibility of a pilot natural flood management site in the Upper Leven Catchment. Planning and Housing T H Available P&K G Loch Leven LENS aims to be investment ready by the end of 2024 with projects starting to be delivered mid 2025. As a contribution to this a separate study to deliver an erosion reduction intervention on the South Quiech was funded through the climate change budget and will be ready to start later in 2024 subject to NRF funding. This will make a significant difference to the phosphorus entering the loch and could be completed by end 2025. Additionally, the South Kinross Flood Scheme includes an NFM Report. This has been finalised and is available for use. 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 - Short - by March 2023 Planning and Development Implementation resources to be developed as part of the plan H N/A Feasibility/desig n only P&K Complete N/A - Completed in 2022/23 Climate Resilience R16 Resilient ecosystems Working with partners to make Perth a biodiversity exemplar and climate resilient city Medium - by March 2027 PCLF Annual conference (Dec 21) PCLF / Nature Scot/Planning and Development M N/A N/A P&K Removed Proposed deletion - This particular action was linked to PKC supporting a wider externally led consortium on a project and no action in the last two years. Several of the remaining actions will achieve the same objectives of this action Climate Resilience R19 Resilient and empowered communitie s Develop and build a public awareness campaign promoting the behavioural changes identified in the SCCAP2 Medium - by March 2027 1. Campaign developed 2. Implementation and M&E of impact Climate Change and Zero Waste £50k H N/A Still to be identified P&K Complete Campaign launched and completed in November 2023 in line with COP28 and the outcomes of the CCROA for Perth and Kinross. Climate Resilience R20 Resilient and empowered communitie s Continue to support and develop Communities Resilience Forums and other community groups and support them to develop proactive preventative measures Ongoing 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 Community groups will need support accessing funds H T Feasibility/desig n only P&K A The number of community resilience groups increased this year from 27 to 33. £20k funding provided to bloom groups in 24/5 to boost resilience. Climate Resilience R21 Resilient and empowered communitie s Promote natural flood management and work with riparian landowners and communities on addressing climate change and implementing actions of new catchment management plans Ongoing 1. Local place plans use these as a tool to work with communities on climate impacts 2. Continue to support Perthshire Nature Connections Project Planning and development H H Still to be identified P&K A PKC co-funded the Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership through March 2024 and has continued on as key steering group partner. PKC staff worked with the PNCP on the innovative Almond Headwaters projects, which explored the feasibility of attractive private finance for ecosystem restoration.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Climate Resilience R23 Flood risk manageme nt Use planning system to avoid an increase in flood risk Medium - by March 2027 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 risk policy to supplement NPF4. 3. Provide flood risk advice on proposed development through planning process (on-going) (increase in Flooding Team resources required for this). 4. Consider need/potential for BS to input at planning application stage regarding flood resilient materials and constructions methods. (Resource issue, alternative is to seek changes to Building Standards review) 5. 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). This would Planning and Development H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Work for the LDP3 process includes consultation on a Topic Paper on flood risk and water management, and drafting of Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. Submission of Evidence Report to Scottish Government expected early 2025. Climate Resilience R24 Flood risk manageme nt Continued delivery of Flood Risk Management Cycle 1 Projects and commence Cycle 2 projects. Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team T T P&K A Mixture of projects on track and delayed - those delayed due to Covid (incl staff redeployments), major flooding in Aug 2020, Oct 2023 and staff vacancies. See actions below for details about individual schemes Climate Resilience R24a Flood risk manageme nt Implement Flood Protection Schemes (FRM Cycle 2) Long - between 2027- 2045 Flooding Team £15,100k (Pitlochry £2,700k; Aberfeldy £5,300k; Blackford £7,100k) H H Still to be identified P&K G Awaiting on outcome of Scottish Govt/COSLA funding review group. Climate Resilience R24b Flood risk manageme nt Implement the Comrie Flood Protection Scheme Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £26,800k H H Available P&K G Advanced works consisting of utility diversions, tree clearance, and erosion protection were completed in 2022. Detailed design of the main works was completed in 2023. The Main works were awarded to Balfour Beatty in August 2024, with construction due to commence in Oct 2024 until autumn 2026. Climate Resilience R24c Flood risk manageme nt Implement the Milnathort (Surface Water) Flood Protection Scheme Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £1,900k H H Available P&K G Currently in outline design; delays experienced due to Covid (incl staff redeployments), major flooding in Aug 2020, Oct 2023 and staff vacancies. Project to recommence later this year. Climate Resilience R24d Flood risk manageme nt Implement the South Kinross Flood Protection Scheme Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £3,300k H H Available P&K G Currently in outline design; delays experienced due to Covid (incl staff redeployments), major flooding in Aug 2020 and staff vacancies. Climate Resilience R24e Flood risk manageme nt Implement the Scone (Annaty Burn) Flood Protection Scheme Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £800k H H Available P&K A Consultant to be appointed in 2024; outline design yet to commence. Delays experienced due to Covid (incl staff redeployments), major flooding in Aug 2020 and Oct 2023, Scottish Government enforced pause of project, and staff vacancies. Climate Resilience R24f Flood risk manageme nt Implement the Bridgend Flood Protection Works Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £300k H H Feasibility/desig n only P&K A Detailed design been completed. Delays experienced due to staff vacancies. No funding to progress currently
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 Climate Resilience R24g Flood risk manageme nt Complete On-going Flood Studies - FRM Cycle 1 Immediate - by March 2022 Flooding Team £30k H H Available P&K A On-going; final study in Scone to be completed. This study has been delayed due to Covid, major flooding in Aug 2020 and Oct 2023, staff vacancies, but will be tendered by end of 2024. Climate Resilience R24h Flood risk manageme nt Undertake Surface Water Management Plans - FRM Cycle 1 Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £500k H H Available P&K A On-going (Perth SWMP on-going; Blairgowrie SWMP complete and being reported to Oct 2024 CC&S committee, and Scone SWMP to commence by end of 2024) Climate Resilience R24i Flood risk manageme nt Undertake Flood Studies - FRM Cycle 2 Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £500k H H Available P&K A Cycle 2 Local FRM Plans were published in Dec 2022. Delayed due to staff vacancies. Bridge of Earn at tender stage. Luncarty, Blair Atholl, Methven to follow as per cycle timeline Climate Resilience R24j Flood risk manageme nt Undertake Surface Water Management Plans - FRM Cycle 2 Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team £500k H H Available P&K A Cycle 2 Local FRM Plans were published in Dec 2022. Yet to commence for Cycle 2 due to staff pressures. Scopes being developed for Comrie and Kinross. Aberfeldy to follow as per cycle 2 timeline. Climate Resilience R25 Flood risk manageme nt Bodies of Water - Inspection, Assessment and Clearance & Repair Works Ongoing Flooding Team Approx. £75k/year H H Still to be identified P&K G Inspections were previously carried out by 4 temporary students; 2 permanent staff are due to start shortly (to replace the students). As a result of the transition to permanent staff there is a minor backlog in inspections. Climate Resilience R26 Flood risk manageme Review climate change impacts on existing flood protection schemes Long - between 2027- Flooding Team N/A N/A Still to be identified P&K G FRM Cycle 3 (post 2028) Climate Resilience R27 Flood risk manageme nt 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) Short - by March 2023 Flooding Team M M Still to be identified P&K A Raised a future agenda item for the FRM Lead Authority Forum. Climate Resilience R28 Flood risk manageme nt Surface water management - seek increased collaboration from Scottish Water; address separate funding mechanisms; seek improvements in legislation. Short - by March 2023 Flooding Team H H Still to be identified P&K 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 manageme nt Address funding gap for intermediate size flooding projects (greater than annual revenue budget but smaller than formal flood schemes) Medium - by March 2027 Flooding Team H H Still to be identified P&K A Paper will be required to go before Strategic Lead (but no staff resources at present) Climate Resilience R30 Flood risk manageme nt 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. Immediate - by March 2022 Flooding Team H H Still to be identified P&K A No resources to progress. Might be worth considering a Property Flood Resilience fund to allow residents to apply for a grant. This is subject to outcome of ScG/CoSLA review of flood scheme funding arrangements as they may start a nation wide grant system. Climate Resilience R31 Resilient and empowered communitie New - Support community action on climate resilience- e.g. rain gardens Year 2 (2023/24) Planning and Development N/A N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined with other action Climate Resilience R32 Resilient ecosystems Deliver Nature Restoration Fund projects that support climate resilience and support community groups to do the same Medium - by March 2027 Climate Change and Zero Waste H H Available P&K G 18 projects successfully delivered in Year 3, and Year 4 projects currently being awarded for delivery. Projects include restoring riparian habitats to reduce flooding and erosion risks, creating green corridors that enable species to move and adapt to changing climates, and enhancing greenspaces to improve urban cooling in the face of rising temperatures. Climate Resilience R33 Resilient ecosystems Develop and deliver proactive resilience programme to address ash dieback and storm damage Medium - by March 2027 1. Finalise Ash Dieback Plan Community Greenspace M M P&K G Policy drafted and due for internal circulation Autumn24 Climate Resilience R34 -New Resilient organisation s Develop the Tayside Adapts Partnership together with Dundee and Angus Councils Sep-25 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 N/A H Feasibility/desig n only P&K New New action for Year 4 Aligned with the priorities of SNAP3 Scottish Government are funding work into the development of the partnership until 31.3. 2025.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 162 163 164 165 Climate Resilience R35- New Resilient infrastructur e Develop and implement a land slip risk screening programme for Perth and Kinross's infrastructure and greenspaces Sep-25 •Draft and share landslip risk/inventory log with suggested guidance on risk definitions (Structures Team) •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. •RMP & CGS liaise with Structures to arrange & attend initial inspections as required, •Relevant teams to meet and agree actions to address identified high-risk landslips including raising budget / resource pressures via asset management reporting etc. •Engage specialist consultants to identify further as yet unidentified high- risk landslips for all significant embankments / cuttings across relevant road / path networks, taking into account existing risks Structures Team N/A H Feasibility/desig n only Both PKC and P&K wide New New action for Year 4 Aligned with the priorities of SNAP3 and the CCROA Governance G1 Accountabili ty Produce annual progress report and action plan updates Ongoing Progress throughout the year monitored by the Climate Change and Sustainability Group Climate Change and Zero Waste H H Available PKC G Year 3 Report and Action Plan Update Completed Governance G2 Accountabili ty Mainstream climate change into committee procedures and council operations Sep-25 Review remit of the Climate Change Board following completion of the organisation transformation and publication of the Climate Change Audit New: 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 Available PKC G Board review complete - rebranded as the Climate Change and Sustainability Group chaired by the Climate Change and Zero Waste Manager. Audit approved at committee with recommendations to be actioned Governance G4 Accountabili ty Organise for the Chief Executive and Leader to do a PKTV focus on climate change Suggested amended wording for 24/25: Increase visibility of the executive's team commitment to Climate Action Immediate - by March 2023 Organise for the Chief Executive, Strategic Lead and Leader to do a PKTV focus on climate change (Nov - 24) New Action Legal & Governance M M PKC R Was scheduled for November 2023 - delayed and now rescheduled for November 2024 to coincide with the PKC Youth Climate Conference and COP29. Proposed expansion of the action to reflect role of whole executive team.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 Governance G5 Accountabili ty Establish the Climate Emergency as bi-annual agenda item for the SLT meetings Immediate - by March 2023 Communities H H PKC A Strategic lead to get this added to the agenda going forward. Governance G6 Business and performanc e Embed climate change into annual business planning process Short - by March 2023 Performance Team H H Available PKC G Governance G7 Business and performanc e manageme nt Measure and develop action plan for our Scope 3 carbon footprint Short - by March 2023 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 footprinting our Scope 3 emissions Climate Change Team T H Available PKC G Consultancy work completed by CO2A looking at emissions from procurement. Summary report sent to CC&S Committee on 23 October 2024. Footprinting to next be done in 2026 to align with revised Public Bodies Climate Change Duty Reporting Governance G8 Business and performanc e Ensure CC considerations are embedded at the outset of and during the life cycle of strategic planning process. Short - by March 2024 Performance H H PKC G This is being achieved through the focus on Electronic IVA created. Awaiting update of committee report template to include this so an IVA awareness raising campaign can start Governance G9 Business and performanc e manageme nt 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 Short - by March 2024 Performance H H PKC R Not started - delayed by wider programme delays to the rollout of PK Performs Governance G10 Business and Develop tool for whole life carbon decision making Short - by March 2024 Property H H PKC R Not progressed this year 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 Immediate - by March 2023 Awareness raising with staff about the tool and ensuring compliance Develop monitoring procedure Legal &Governance/Climate Change H H PKC G In discussion with CDS regarding the new format. Awareness raising among staff to start when committee report template is approved Governance G12 Decision making Identifying a climate change champion in each Service or key Team Short - by March 2024 ? Performance H H PKC G Representatives for each key service and team have been identified Governance G13 Finance Develop Cumulative Climate Impact Assessment of Budget to be taken to CC&S Committee Immediate - by March 2023 Finance Team H H PKC R Draft template produced October 23, no progress since then Governance G14 Finance Reduce unnecessary end of year IT purchasing though December 31 spend ban Immediate - by March 2023 Finance Team N/A N/A PKC Complete Governance G15 Finance Develop detailed costed route map with targets to enable decision making and funding actions identified Short - by March 2024 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 Team H H PKC R Route map contingent on key strategies developed in 2024 - LHEES, Mobility, Estate Decarbonisation plan and procurement of ClimateVIew by the CIS. Plan to integrate these into a combined plan by Spring 2025 Governance G16 People Values and behaviour – embed Climate Change into HR job families and include Climate Change in leadership competencies Short - by March 2024 1. Embed climate change into corporate job profiles 2. Internal comms campaign 3. Explore options for School staff HR H H PKC G Job families modified to include climate action for all staff grades GE1 to TL12 This covers all non-education roles in the Council (approximately 4100 staff).
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 Governance G17 People Share and make visible CC priorities (e.g. values) Offer and promote CC E-learning module Short - by March 2024 Climate Change Team H H PKC G This has been progressed in several ways including: - Attendance at staff induction forums - ERIC news articles - Carbon literacy training - Staff Climate Café Governance G18 People Roll out Carbon literacy across all staff and elected members Short - by March 2024 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 Team H H PKC G Continue roll out this year, with 1-2 training courses offered every month Governance G19 Sustainable Procuremen Engagement with existing suppliers on their climate ambitions Short - by March 2023 Procurement Team N/A N/A N/A PKC Removed Replaced by action G24 Governance G20 Sustainable Procuremen t Build capacity of procurement and contract management staff around ensuring climate change is appropriately considered in procurement and delivery processes Medium - by March 2027 Procurement Team T H Still to be identified PKC A Sustainable procurement Strategy published June 2024. All of procurement team to complete Carbon literacy training by end of 2024. Governance G21 Sustainable Procuremen t Undertake a review of Council procurement with respect to climate and environmental considerations Medium - by March 2027 Procurement Team H N/A Still to be identified PKC Complete Sustainable procurement Strategy published June 2024. All of procurement team to complete Carbon literacy training by end of 2024. Workshop planned for October to draft a team plan to support delivery of the strategy. Governance G22 Sustainable Procuremen t Develop category strategies for high emission categories that consider climate change Medium - by March 2027 Repeat Flexible Framework Assessment Toolkit (Nov 24) and use prioritisation fool to develop target categories Procurement Team H T PKC A Test of Change project for category approach ongoing. Digital Category is being used as test of change. Governance G23 Sustainable Procuremen t Develop standard specifications and tender questions for climate change Medium - by March 2027 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 specialist support Procurement Team H H PKC R Procurement team have joined a sector wide groups to allow us to learn from other organisations best practice. Technical experts from Services required to input. Consultancy may be required. Governance G24 Sustainable Procuremen t Undertake a supplier review to identify key Tier 1 suppliers and engage with Tier 1 suppliers about what they are doing (green credentials) by December 2025 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 PKC R Not started - delayed until after approval of Sustainable Procurement Strategy. Work expected to commence in early 2025 Governance G25 Sustainable Procuremen t Investigate how we can consolidate spending to reduce number of deliveries by December 2025 Explore whether a PECOS hold can be put in Procurement Team M M PKC A This was explored this year 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 Procuremen t Develop new procurement strategy that includes climate change by February/Marc h 2024 Procurement Team H N/A PKC Complete Published June 2024.
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 Engagement & Education E1 General engagemen t Develop and maintain public engagement mechanisms (platforms to launch and communicate messaging) Ongoing 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 Available P&K G Continued to utilise communication platforms and keep them up to date with relevant and engaging material. Continued to look for new opportunities for engagement and engagement platforms Engagement & Education E2 General engagemen t Develop and launch comprehensive Climate Change website We developed and launched the website on 16/02/22 Four months after the launch the key milestones are: Climate Change Team N/A N/A Available P&K Complete Complete Engagement & Education E3 General engagemen t Develop and support Perth and Kinross Climate Change Commission and Climate Hub Ongoing from June 2022 PKCCC creating a website - due to launch 2024 (PKC are the contract owner) Now runs autonomously but with support from Climate Team H H Available P&K A Continue to support the PKCCC to operate autonomously. Branding workshop held to establish new name "SHIFT". Website developer commissioned and site construction underway. Focus on new recruitment as some members have stepped down. Assisting with creating a representative group of commissioners with respect to age, minority background and PKC area Engagement & Education E4 Council Elected Members and Staff Refresh Member induction process to include Carbon Literacy Immediate - by Spring 2025 Member services H H Available P&K A 8 elected members trained in the last year. Finding times suitable has proven extremely difficult. By ensuring CLT sits in the induction training, this should result in all elected members receiving critical climate training Engagement & Education E5 Council Elected Members and Staff Develop annual programme for staff training and engagement Ongoing 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 Available P&K G Consideration given to using RSGS training, but this is cost prohibitive. CLT will continue to be delivered in-house with a refreshed and relaunched eLearning module Engagement & Education E6 Council Elected Develop internal climate change resources hub for staff Short - by March 2023 Climate Change Team N/A N/A Available PKC Complete Completed in Year 1 Engagement & Education E7 Schools and young people Develop engagement plan and platforms for young people Summer 2025 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 museums and RSGS Engagement and education working group H H Available Both G Inclusion of teachers, a business manager and representatives working with young people not in education to Schools sub working group (now called “Schools & Youth Engagement” working group). Successful 2023 Youth Climate Conference. Suggestions, options for setting up internal bins, signage and presentation templates all provided to support schools and janitorial staff with changes to waste and recycling arrangement in line with new 4 bin system. Advice not taken, and no proactive works carried out despite recommendations. Additional operational works were needed to collect and deliver bins which could have been avoided if advice had been followed. Moving forward, a plan with a dedicated officer resource being considered to aid waste reduction Engagement & Education E8 Schools and young people Ensure climate change is embedded in school curriculums Ongoing All HT's issued with CC Briefing and Climate Action Plan Template as a tool to use in school in September 2023 Education & Children's Services H N/A N/A PKC Removed Combined and listed under E7 Engagement & Education E9 Schools and young people Review school operations and practices to ensure our schools lead by example Medium - by March 2027 Climate change working groups T T Available PKC A ECS contracts team added to schools sub group; Practices to be reviewed Engagement & Education E10 Community groups and Establish regular update and engagement sessions for community groups Ongoing Engagement and education working H N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and listed under E13
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 Engagement & Education E11 Community groups and organisation s Mapping and sharing of community groups involved in climate action Ongoing 2200 views of the community groups and projects map (286 groups and projects displayed) Climate Change Team H N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and listed under E13 Engagement & E12 Residents Explore expansion of in-person climate change advice Short - by Climate Change Team H N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and listed under E26 Engagement & Education E13 Residents Implement thematic specific engagement as outlined in the Buildings, Transport, Land Use, Waste and Resilience Road Maps Deliver community and householder education and engagement Ongoing 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 Engagement and education working group T T Available P&K G Supporting Local Communities Team through the Green Living Fund application process ensuring a new crop of climate based, low carbon projects are up and running. Continuing to engage via different mediums. Supporting the set up of Climate Connect, the community climate hub for P&K. Hosting summer biodiversity market in Civic Hall. Sharing community events and information. Enabling networking of groups in environment sector Engagement & Education E14 General engagemen t Create social media platforms Apr-22 Communications plan and working group developed to create social media content Climate Change Team N/A N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and Listed under E1 Engagement & Education E15 General engagemen t Create a dedicated landing page for climate change engagement activities and consultations Launched Feb 2022 Consultation Hub survey published to ask all community groups how they would like to engage Climate Change Team N/A N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and Listed under E1 Engagement & Education E17 General engagemen t Provide support on the corporate PKC cost-of-living campaign Sept 22 - March 23 Cost of living support page published on PK Climate Action Website (links to corporate campaign added). This will be promoted on the CC/PKC and partners social media platforms. The information will also be promoted at all community events/meetings. Climate Change Team H N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and Listed under E13 Engagement & Education E19 Schools and young Youth Conference Autumn each year Climate Change Team H N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and listed under E7 Engagement & Education E20 General engagemen Send out monthly newsletter to subscribers Ongoing (monthly) Over 500 subscribers (as of May 2024) M N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and Listed under E13 Engagement & Education E21 General engagemen t Deliver information at public events (in person) Community Markets (themed) Hosting stalls at PKC events Hosting stalls at nature events Hosting community litter pick events Climate Change Team M N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and Listed under E14 Engagement & Education E22 Schools and young people Explore and enhance connections between culture and education. Coordinate with museums and RSGS. Climate Change Team M N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and listed under E7 Engagement & Education E23 Council Staff Deliver sector specific business engagement and resources 2025 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 Team L L Still to be identified P&K A Engagement & Education E24 General engagemen t Community markets at Civic Hall Annual Earth Day Market and Canny Cycle held in 2023. Nature Market in collaboration with Tayside Biodiversity Festival held in June 2024. Climate Change Team H H Available P&K G https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/blog/nature-market-2024 Listed under E1 Engagement & Education E25 Staff engagemen t Expand the PKC Staff Climate Cafe 73 members as of June 2024 Climate Change Team M N/A N/A P&K Removed Combined and now listed under E5
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1 A B C D F G H K L M N O P S Delivery Theme Action No Sub-Goal Strategic Action Timescale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ Service Value of delivery resources (£k) total (and required) Prioritisation 2023/24 (T,H, M, L) Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Availability of resources (Year 4) Focus of action (PKC vs P&K) Progress (RAG) Progress 2024 211 212 Engagement & Education E26 Staff engagemen t Innovate UK Pathfinders - Accelerating Net Zero Living in Perth and Kinross Create and deliver a One-stop-shop for Home Retrofit in P&K March 2024 - July 2025 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 Team H H Available P&K G Workshop with local businesses in the retrofit sector and advocacy groups conducted. Report and business case created with information on how a one-stop-shop could be operated in P&K. High level report from Changeworks on operating in P&K received with both to be appraised by University of Edinburgh to establish best fit for purpose model to use. Start made to creating a knowledge hub which can potentially be hosted on PKCA website Engagement & Education E28 Community groups and organisation s Delivery of the Green Living Fund Participatory Budgetary Project May 2024 - Dec 2024 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 M N/A Available P&K Complete Delivery of the PKC Green Living Fund, a Participatory Budgeting (PB) process that transferred the decision-making of how public money is spent to local people. The fund was themed to support projects that tackle both the Cost-of-Living crisis and Climate Change and £226k was distributed across 38 Community Groups.