Appendix B - Climate Change Master Action Plan
Perth and Kinross Council · 6 December 2023
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Delivery Theme Actio n No Sub- Goal Strategic Action Start Date Times cale Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/ServiceLead NameAdditional officers involved Value of deliver y resour Prioriti sation 2023 (H, M, L) Availabilit y of resources Focus of action (PKC vs Progre ss (RAG) Comments Progress update for Annual Report Buildings and EnergyB1 Domestic- Private Prepare 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. In Progress Ongoi ng 1. Formal Statutory Proposals from SG. 2. Complete LHEES process. 3.Identify heat decarbonisat ion measures across P&K. Planning and Developm ent Divindy Grant Andrew Ballantin e/Shelley McCann Estimat e £500k T Feasibility/ design only P&K G Once formal statutory proposals have been published,Awaiting finalised guidance/methodology & resourcing commitments from Scottish Govt. Internal preparatory work is ongoing to develop workplan for PKC inc identifying likely resources required internally and potential use of consultancy funding to be issued by Scottish Govt. Work Buildings and EnergyB1a Domestic- Private Using Scottish Government awarded grant funding, Complete iate - by Planning and Development Divindy Grant Ballantin e/Shelley Govt grant H Available P&K Complete LHEES pilot project has been completed. Buildings and EnergyB2 Domestic - PKC Develop and deliver a programme to ensure all existing Council houses are brought up to EPC B by 2032 Financial year 21/22 Long - betwe en 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 Elaine RitchieNicola LennonNot yet identifiedT Feasibility/design onlyPKC A Phase 1 of consultancy project with ARUP has been commissioned alongside the appointment for the non- domestic workstream and is due to report on progress in November 2023. Next Phase of consultancy - quotation has been received from consultants and is under review; procurement strategy has been Energy Team within Housing Improvements has been set up; Project Manager, Technical Officer and Clerical support are in place; we have a vacancy for a Project Officer that is progressing through the recruitment process and will be appointed in due course. T Buildings and EnergyB3 Domestic - PKC Investigate the potential to deliver new build exemplar projects using At master planning Mediu m - by March Review of Design Guide for Planning and DevelopmentBen Wilson Kevin Divin/Ca mpbell Estimat e at £4m M Available PKC (but with the A Masterplanning for full site is in progress; exemplar projects will be Revised Design Guide is in final stages of consideration and Buildings and EnergyB4 Domestic - PKC Develop a comprehensive suite of measures for inclusion in the review of the Ongoing Immed iate - by March Agreement and issue of Energy Guide for Joint between Planning and Ben Wilson/M ichelle Dow Kevin Divin/Ha nnah Kettles/T Estimate at £10k H Available PKC (but with the potentia A Milestone for issuing Housing Tenant Energy Guide was reached. Revision of Local New Local Housing Strategy has now received approval and is live; this contains Buildings and EnergyB5 Domestic - Private Work with local Housing Associations to maximise the number of social rented homes achieving EPC B by 2032. Ongoing Long - betwe en 2027- 2045 Planning and DevelopmentBen Wilson Kevin Divin/Ca mpbell Hall/Aff Hsg Enabler post Not yet identifiedH Still to be identifiedP&K A Will be dependent upon the RSL's Asset Management Plans; requirements have been set out in the new Local Housing Strategy. Team will work with RSL's on their new developments to ensure these are as energy efficient as possible within funding available. Information sharing on retrofit programme likely to be New Local Housing Strategy has now received approval and is live; regular meetings held with Strategic partners and climate change targets and the LHEES are on the agenda. Buildings and EnergyB6 Domestic - Private Carry out a comprehensive awareness raising Ongoing Long - betwe en Joint between Housing Elaine Ritchie/S arah Jennifer Kent/Lan dlord Not yet identifiedM Still to be identifiedP&K R Cross over with Local Housing Strategy as this covers all tenures; Not taken forward and still in early development due to Buildings and EnergyB7 Domestic - Private 1. Develop support for private landlords to work towards the Financial year 21/22 Long - betwe en Joint between Housing Elaine Ritchie/S arah Kirsty Steven/J ennifer Not yet identifiedM Still to be identifiedP&K R The missing shares scheme has just been set up but PKC would Not taken forward and still in early development due to Buildings and EnergyB8 Domestic - Private Introduce a scheme for home energy efficiency advice, co-designed with partner Ongoing Short - by March 2023 Joint between Planning and Divindy Grant/Ni cola Lennon Eirini Kourtesi/ Stephani e Not yet identifiedH Still to be identifiedP&K A Tie in with Scottish Government initiatives; Energy Savings Trust could perhaps lead General information held on Climate Change web page , with further meetings Buildings and EnergyB9 Domestic - Private Commission research into fuel poverty and housing conditions in Ongoing Short - by March Planning and DevelopmentBen Wilson Kevin Divin/Ha nnah £30k H Available P&K A Cross over with Local Housing Strategy; part 1 by March 2022; part 2 by Survey work has been completed on Council Housing stock but final
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Buildings and EnergyB10 Domestic - PKC Carry out an updated survey programme (similar to the one being carried out by Property Services) to refresh Financial year 21/22 Immed iate - by March 2022 Housing Elaine RitchieNicola LennonNot yet identifiedH Still to be identifiedPKC A Finalised list of properties has been agreed with Estates. Energy efficiency surveys to be Buildings and EnergyB11 Non-domestic - PKC Develop options, costs and funding avenues for PKC Estate Portfolios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Options Ongoing Short - by March 2023 1. Comply with updated building standards. 2. Align with Property/Housing Stephen Crawford /Elaine Ritchie Grant Key/Nico la Lennon Not yet identifie d T Feasibility/ design only PKC A Second phase of consultants review New staff member recruited and work on this action will be commenced in early Oct 22. Buildings and EnergyB12 Non-domestic - PKC All non - domestic buildings considered for refurbishment must have improved energy efficiency and Financial year 21/22 Ongoi ng 1. Identify additional resources: staffing and financial. Budget Holders incl. - Property Services/C Greg Boland/S tephen Crawford / Mark Scott Nicoll/Jo hn Beveridg e/Nicola Improv ements to PKC estate to meet T Still to be identified PKC R Phase 1 and 2 of consultancy project. Energy team staff in Property & Housing are inputting information into the Lot 3 of the LHEES Buildings and EnergyB13 Non-Domestic - P&K Develop and invest in local district heat/communal heat/electricity networks Financial Year 21/22 Short - by March 2023 1. Identify additional financial and staffing Communiti es/Housing /Property Services. Serge Merone/ Stephen Crawford Shelley McCann/ Andrew Ballantin Unkno wn at this time. T Still to be identifiedP&K A Close cross Service working required and partnership with Community Planning LHEES project ongoing & on track to meet Dec 2023 deadline. LHEES Buildings and EnergyB14 Non-domestic - PKC Re-evaluate all existing 'business as usual' programmes of work which are currently funded. Where possible On hold Immed iate - by March 2022 1.To be identified and aligned with annual expenditure Property ServicesStephen Crawford Scott Nicoll/Jo hn Beveridg e Still to be fully identifie d but should H Available P&K R Projects prioritised for 22/23 and some works will be undertaken. However due to other essential works and a Buildings and EnergyB15 Non-Domestic - P&K Explore and secure alternative funding streams to assist the Financial year 21/22 Ongoi ng To identify and secure funding as it Communiti es - exact Service to Serge Merone Sharon Rice- Johnson £120k M Still to be identifiedBoth R Funding needs identified and secured to meet SG targets in all areas of the 1x Funding Officer recently in post and this is in early Buildings and EnergyB16 Non-domestic - PKC Review the property portfolio and reduce emissions through a combination of Short - by March 2023 1. Assist with targets for reduction in CO2 Property Services/ Communiti es/Estates Fraser Crofts/St ephen Crawford Terry Young/R yan Graham Unkno wn at this time. H Feasibility/design onlyBoth A Currently developing Corporate Asset management strategy to include Property Buildings and EnergyB17 Non-Domestic - P&K Develop collaborative and partnership working with other Public sector bodies and community Financial year 21/22 Short - by March 2023 1. Capitalise and improve partnership working to Property Services/ Communiti es Fraser Crofts/St ephen Crawford Terry Young/R yan Graham Unkno wn at this time. H Feasibility/design onlyBoth A Text needs to be standardised as this should be considered across the wider work One Public Estate working group established with partner organisations. Buildings and EnergyB18 Non-Domestic - P&K Area-wide assessment including the investigation for future local energy targets. To Financial year 22/23Mediu m - by March 2027 1.Identify heat decarbonisat ion Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Shelley McCann/ Divindy Grant/An £100k M Feasibility/design onlyP&K G One off assessment - potentially a consultant to be appointed. Awaiting update from consultants, delayed due to change in personnel. Buildings and EnergyB19 Non-domestic - PKC Investigate water conservation measures to cost options for a Apr-22 Mediu m - by March 1. Decrease water consumption Property Services Stephen Crawford Grant Key/Chri s Anton £50k H Still to be identifiedPKC R Action not taken forward as deemed as low priority and no Buildings and EnergyB20 Non-domestic - PKC Review ECO school certification and status Ongoing Ongoi ng 1.Decrease Energy consumption Education & Children's Greg Boland Kim Ramsay Not yet identifie d H Available PKC A New ECS officer recently allocated to this role and it is still in Buildings and EnergyB21 Non-domestic - PKC heating systems with non- direct emissions heat source, adopting a On hold Ongoi ng towards meeting SG non- Property Services Stephen Crawford Grant Key £210 T Still to be identifiedPKC R has been created for this. Funding of £20M requested over 10 year progressed using non- recurring budget of £2M made availble in Buildings and EnergyB22 Non-domestic - PKC Work with energy and utility suppliers to share ideas, discuss future Financial year 21/22Ongoi ng 1.Decrease Energy consumption Property Services Stephen Crawford Grant Key None H Available Both A Action ongoing with various working groups set up. SSEN Peter Marshall Lachlan Niall Transport T2 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Maximise the potential u tilisation of Smarter Cho ices, Smarter Places (S CSP) fund to deliver sus tainable and active trav el. In progressOngoingCross service working Planning & Housing S trategy Ma nager Lachlan McCleanSarah Perfett Dependent on SG Grant FundingH Feasibility/design onlyP&K G Recurring project The SCSP fund will be managed and monitored by our new Transportation Development Officer Transport T3 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Develop comprehensive active travel network in association with mobility strategy In ProgressOngoing Cross service working Planning and DevelopmentDavid LittlejohnAlex DeansSustrans GrantH Feasibility/design onlyP&K A Analysis underway on feasibility and traffic impacts Regional Active Travel Network under development by TACTRAN (near completion) supported by PKC and to be aligned with the Mobility Strategy Develop comprehensive Mobility Strategy for Perth and Kinross 2021/22 Financial Year G Preliminary work started on various projects and new post recruitment commencing end October Mobility Strategy stage 1 of 3 complete, approved by EI&ED Committee in March. Stage 2 is underway and on track for P&KAvailableOngoing 1.Extend the representati on of the Mo bility Board t o ensure co- production of Planning and DevelopmentAlex Deans Require d one off Consult ancy support TTransport T1 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross
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1. Dunkeld Road Corridor Being developed and delivered through the Perth people Place programme 2. Mapping active transport links There are 7 primary corridors and design and development is underway for the Dunkeld Road corridor with a programmed construction delivery by 2025-26. The remaining corridors can be accelerated with additional resource for staff to manage these multiple projects within the overall programme. 3. Reprioritise list of existing schemes 4. Cross service working Transport T5 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Lobby Scottish Govern ment to include sustaina ble transport and active travel in the school curri culum. Not startedShort - by March 2023Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager Peter MarshallLachlan McCleanN/A M Available P&K R Check with Education Colleagues but will be out with our direct control. However, SRTS and 20mph zones ongoing Transport T6 Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Explore measures to increase walking and cycling to schools and improve air qualityOngoing Planning and DevelopmentAlex Deans H Feasibility/design only A Recurring CWSS Annual programme Recurring, programmed works agreed with EI & ED Committee March 2023 Transport New Increase active transport across Perth and Kinross Expansion of cycle storage Not startedShort - by March 2023Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager Peter MarshallLachlan McCleanN/A M Still to be identified G Cycling Scotland are launching a fund for the provision of Residential Cycle Parking across Scotland. The fund is likely to in the order of £2m over the next two years. More details are to follow in the launch, likely to be August/September 2022. Property looking for someone to change owenrship of chargers/infrastructur e Promotion the bigger challenge Dunkled Road Corridor submitted to Sustrans Gateway Review - concept design stage due to be completed by Mid 2024. P&KFeasibility/design onlyOngoing R No resources at present to take this forward within the EV "Team". I have provided advice to Organisations involved in providing EV Bikes/Charging stations. New eBikes facility included in the Broxden Low Carbon Hub project A M 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 in Progress Planning and DevelopmentMark ButterworthBrian CargillCWSS FundingH Transport Accelerat e the EV transition Promotion of e-bikes Not started
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Transport T7 Accelerat e the EV transition Develop a strategy for t he expansion of EV cha rging infrastructure Not startedShort - by March 2023Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager Peter MarshallAlex DeansNo Funding at this stageT Available P&K CompleteNew post now filled - working with Regional Partners and Futures Trust on business case and funding models EVIF Bid submitted (EV Strategy and Expansion Plan, as approved in May by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee) - awaiting response to the bid by TS/SFT Future requirement to engage with Perth Taxi association No resources at present to take this forward. Potential to restructure Transport Team to address this issue Transport T9 Accelerat e the EV transition Work with Transport Sc otland to deliver the Ele ctric A9 project In ProgressShort - by March 2023Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager Peter MarshallMike Lee N/A H Available P&K g Completed Transport New Accelerat e the EV transition Explore embedding EV vehicles in Council Taxi procurement (Moray) Not started M Still to be identified R Will require discussions with Licensing Finance stumbling block Working with TACTRAN about HGV fleet transition to hydrogen and total cost of ownerhip Working with partners around regional EV As part of review of actions under regional EV strategy Remove smarter chocies funding Estimat e at £500k Potenti al SG funding for this Transport Reduce vehicles in town centres Raise awareness of alte rnative approaches to at tending meetings acros s Council employees; in cluding tele/video confer encing and provide train ing on using ICT equipm ent to reduce transport emissions Ongoing Head of Corporate IT N/A Available PKC R Transport Accelerat e the EV transition Publish and promote to Council employees the car lease scheme curre ntly being developed for electric vehicles. In ProgressOngoing Head of Fi nance/ Pla nning & Ho using Strat egy Manager N/A Available G Information on ERIC Cross service working Planning & Housing Strategy Manager Peter MarshallAlex DeansNo Funding at this stageM P&KFeasibility/design onlyCross service working Fleet Manager Nigel TaylorMike Lee N/A TTransport T10 Accelerat e the EV transition Develop and implement a strategy to transform the Council’s fleet to electric and alternative fuel veh icles Not startedShort - by March 2023 Transport T8 Accelerat e the EV transition Work with Taxi Operator s to accelerate the trans ition to electric vehicles Not startedShort - by March 2023 No resources to progress this at the moment A Decarbonisation of Fleet preliminary work done by Urban Foresight. Business Case to be developed re future Fleet requirements in lieu of national targets A There is potential for SCSP funding to be used for the promotion of EV, but Lachlan or Sarah would need to check with Smarter Choices, Smarter Places. Use of PKCA and wider Council comms channels to RP&KAvailable A Broxden hub underway. other sites under consideration at Perth West and rail station Transport Accelerat e the EV transition Develop an EV awareness and behaviour change campaign Not started Broxden hub nearing completion and city centre sites being assesed for suitability. Working with CoMo UK to maximise impact and explore opportunities for community based Transport T11 Accelerat e the EV transition Develop the low carbon and active travel hub’s project in ProgressOngoing AvailableM P&Kcross service working Planning and Developm ent Peter MarshallMike Figures H Feasibility/design only
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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 Environme ntal & Consumer Services M Available PKC R CTP has been developed, may need reviewed. May need to wait till transport and work patterns settle for review Received £230k this year Transport T15 Remove vehicles from town centres Review options for work place parking (including workplace parking levy), as a means to support more sustainable transp ort choices to disincenti vise use of cars. Consultation by SG Planning and Developm ent Peter MarshallAlex Deans M Feasibility/design only R Regulations as part of Transport Act 2019 out to consultation, will be available for local authorities to implement should they so desire. will be highly contentious issue and significant resource required Wider scope of action Free bus days have been successful Transport T17 Improve public transport provision Expand the potential de mand for responsive tra nsport and community tr ansport schemes Identified as part of Mobility Strategy Parking, P ublic Trans port and Ci vil Conting encies Ma nager Hunter HopeMargaret Roy, Moray FraserM Still to be identifiedP&K A PTU exploring options when available £70k design (have budget) Bertha Park - Option paper (including high level costs) to be prepared, options will include delivering the Park and Ride with PTF Phase 3, or without £8M Capital On- going revenu e £250k/y r. per line Walnut Grove - Development led scheme BoE - waiting on TS for comments on local rail development project there TACTRAN consider park and choose site along the Perth to Montrose coordidor Transport Improve public transport provision Explore the potential for EV bus chargers across the Council Area H A No progress at this stage. Significant grant funding will be required. Partnerships with Bus operators? (Mike) Email John, Kirsty & Serge Bus and coach operators are developing bids for infrastructure in Highland Perthshire and Perth City Centre via the ScotZEB Programme with Council support. Transport T16 Improve public transport provision Bid for Smarter Choices , Smarter Places (SCSP ) funding to support disc ounted bus fare initiativ es targeting young peop le. As above re SCSP GH Still to be identified Parking, P ublic Trans port and Ci vil Conting encies Ma nager Hunter HopeMargaret Roy, Moray Fraser A Walnut Grove under discussion with Developers. Feasibility has commenced on Bertha ParkP&KFeasibility/design onlyShort - by March 2023 Planning and Developm ent Peter MarshallAlex Deans TTransport 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. In Progress
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Transport T19 Improve public transport provision Identify options and cost s to establish an annual “Sustainable Transport Week as an incentive to raise the profile of public transpo rt by bus and promote p ublic transport. Immed iate - by March 2022 Parking, P ublic Trans port and Ci vil Conting encies Ma nager Alex DeansMargaret Roy L Still to be identifiedP&K R No progress at this stage Transport T20 Improve public transport provision Explore operating regist ered school buses withi n Perth City for non entit led pupils attending thei r catchment secondary school to reduce school run journeys. Short - by March 2023 Parking, P ublic Trans port and Ci vil Conting encies Ma nager Hunter HopeMargaret Roy L Still to be identifiedP&K A New national Under 22 scheme implemented Transport T21 Improve public transport provision Prepare Impact Analysis and costings to identify funding for improving bu s stop infrastructure. Immed iate - by March 2022 Parking, P ublic Trans port and Ci vil Conting encies Ma nager Hunter HopeMoray Fraser H Feasibility/design onlyP&K A PTU exploring options when available Likely to use some of the community bus fund money to replace bus shelters (£50k) 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. Mediu m - by March 2027 Traffic and Network Manager Brian CargillNetwork N/A Feasibility/design onlyP&K A Bus Service Partnership appraisal work underway - looking at 7 corridors and city centre options Transport T23 Improve public transport provision Perth Bus/Rail Interchange Project: Working with Transport Scotland /Network Rail2021/22 Financial Year Short - by March 2023 Planning and DevelopmentDavid LittlejohnAlex Deans£15M H Available P&K R Tay Cities Deal funding to augment upgrading of rail station by improved linkages to the city centre Masterplan and operational requirements of Perth Staiton being progressed by Network Rail. Transport Improve public transport provision Explore community transport priming - re- establish community transport forum H A Development of wider CT and MAAS schemes to come out of wider Mobility Review Progess is being made 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. Ongoing Short - by March 2023 Regulatory Services Manager Robert LyallKirsty Steven H Available P&K G PKC received £273,077 from the Scottish Government Air Quality Grant for 22/23 projects Received £230k this year 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 Emissio n Zones (LEZs) or alter native vehicle access re strictions could reduce e missions. Ongoing Short - by March 2023 Regulatory Services Manager Robert LyallKirsty Steven H Available P&K G 2019 NLEF Assessment found that neither Perth nor Crieff required a LEZ to achieve National Air Quality Objectives. As of 2022 there has been no significant change in AQ from this initial 2019 assessment to justify reconsidering the need for an LEZ Currently AQ above standard where LEZ is required Transport T26 Reduce vehicles in town centres Investigate options for f urther air quality related regulatory measures wh ich support climate chan ge mitigation. Ongoing Short - by March 2023 Regulatory Services Manager Robert LyallKirsty Steven M Available P&K R No progress at this stage - evidence base to be developed as part of mobility strategy work Transport T27 Resilient transport systems Roads maintenance to adapt to climate change Ongoing Mediu m - by March 2027 Road Maintenance PartnershipStuart D'All Major poss. excess £20mM Still to be identifiedP&K R Will be included as part of wider Resilience work
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Transport T28 Reduce vehicles in town centres Revisit road use to maximise benefits of decreased vehicle traffic in Perth following the CTLR Opening Ongoing Short - by March 2023 Planning and DevelopmentPeter MarshallAlex Deans£10m + N/A Feasibility/design onlyP&K A Phase 4 Perth Transport Futures expected to start Autumn 2022. Link to PPP Transport T29 Reduce vehicles in town centres Explore supporting the establishment of car clubs and bike sharing schemes across Perth and Kinross2022 Planning and DevelopmentAlex Deans M Feasibility/design only A will be taken forward as part of wider Mobility Strategy and review of current Lift share scheme Transport T30 Reduce vehicles in town centres Review and update parking policy 2023 M Feasibility/design only A Updates to Parking Policy will be carried out as part of the Mobility Strategy. Transport T31 Reduce vehicles in town centres SURFLOUGH Programme - Distribution and logistics2022 M Still to be identified A Working in partnership with Perth West and wider SURFLOUGH project Business and IndustryB1 Data & Strategic targeting Collate key info and carbon targeted reduction plans from key employers and industry bodies In progressShort - by March 2023 Information from employers with more than 250 employees and main energy users collated Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Chris Pollock, Kirsty Easton Existing staff H Available P&K G Expansion of action to include largest employers 250+ employees and large energy private users (>0.5MW) c.165 businesses. Personalised emails have been sent and good initial returns from businesses. First analysis of returns is being undertaken. Business and IndustryB6 Strategic Actions Promote advice and support tools for SMEs to reduce carbon, access funding/green finance, ensure business continuity and measure progress. In progressShort - by March 2023 Signposting to sectoral and representativ e bodies' online resources and advice in place Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Chris Pollock, Kirsty Easton Existing staff H Available P&K G Business signposting page has been developed on Climate Change Action website and signposting has been relayed in Business Bulletins and other media. There is a need to continue to raise awareness using information from large employers and large emitters. Business and IndustryB10 Strategic Actions Develop joint strategic projects to decarbonise Transport (goods and people) with key employers in close liaison with the Transport Group CompletedImmediate - by March 2022 Joint initiatives agreed Planning and DevelopmentJohn McCrone Alex Deans 2FTE H Available P&K Complete Joint initiatives have been identified: Mobility Strategy, Wider EV infrastructure, Active Travel & Public Transport Dunkeld Corridor Business and IndustryB11 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 CompletedShort - by March 2023Joint initiatives agreed Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Mike Figures, Grant Key Existing staff H Available P&K Complete Joint initiatives have been agreed Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy, Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and Smart Local Energy Programme
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Business and IndustryB2 Engagem ent, Empower ment and Awarene ss Identify and meet with key employers/businessesCompletedImmediate - by March 2022 Meetings with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach and Highland Spring organised Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Ciara Gray Existing staff N/A Available P&K G Inception meetings took place with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach, Highland Spring, Binn Group Business and IndustryB3 Strategic Actions Agree with key employers/businesses for them to lead/champion the Race to Zero campaign at local level CompletedImmediate - by March 2022 Agreement reached with SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach, Highland Spring Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Ciara Gray, Kirsty Eatson, Lynn Webster Existing staff/pri vate led N/A Available P&K Complete SSE, Aviva, Stagecoach and Highland Spring have agreed to act as local champions to promote Race to Zero Business and IndustryB4 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. CompletedImmediate - by March 2022 Agreement on developing joint actions on Transport/tra vel, asset energy efficiency and skills/job opportunities Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Ciara Gray, Kirsty Eatson, Lynn Webster Existing staff H Available P&K G Key priority areas have been agreed: Transport, Energy, Waste, Skills and jobs Business and IndustryB14 Strategic Actions Develop Perth West and Perth Eco- Innovation Park as a national net zero exemplar for decarbonisation of transport and energy in progressMedium - by March 2027Business Case agreedPlanning and DevelopmentSerge MeroneGraham Pinfield, Mike Figures Existing staff/pri vate led T Available P&K A FBC to be developed and supported at Scottish and UK levels Outline Business Case is being finalised for consideration by Council in February 2024. External Funding to be explored.The top 5 materials recording the greatest carbon impact and 1. Animal & Mixed Food Wastes, 2. Household & Similar Wastes (residual waste from RCS?), 3. Textiles , 4. Plastics, 5. Paper & Cardboard End date moved to 2023 Initial Material Flow Analysis has been carried out, but more detailed assessment is needed in close partnership with industry fw survey results.docx End date moved to September 2024. Baseline will be complete by Dec 2022- Follow up mentoring after campaign Baseline will be complete by April 2024 - Follow up mentoring after campaign Householder FW survey completed April 2022 Householder FW survey completed April 2022 Waste & Circular Economy W1 Data & Strategic Targeting Conduct a more detailed greenhouse gas assessment of the Waste projects and activities, to prioritise future climate change activities. Complet e Ongoi ng G Waste & Circular Economy W2 Data & Strategic Targeting Undertake a Perth & Kinross Circular Scan to establish a baseline for the Circular Economy Route map In progress Short - by March 2025 P&KAvailable Carbon Metric Factors Summary Re port and Scenario Modelling. Investigate national co- Waste ServicesSheila Best Joe Mellon Existing StaffH P&KAvailable Building on initial Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and industry sectoral study, a current state analysis will be Planning and DevelopmentSerge Merone Sheila Best Consultant (£10k)H The figures will be reviewed on an ongoing basis (annual) Updated September 2023. A Initial Material Flow Analysis has been carried out, but more detailed assessment is needed in close partnership with industry Annie Nettleton , Vivien Milford
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Nicola Simpson, Ana De Miguel & Joe Mellon added. Vivien Milford now supporting from Climate Change Team. Food Waste Hubs now in Perth Centre as of November 2022. Trial being undertaken in rural areas, with the intention to identify further areas in early 2024. Start Feb 2024- Moved Nicola Simpson added. Delay to EPR announced - Government response to consultation published. Application to Recycling Improvement Fund deferred until June board - clarifications to be submitted before end of April. DRS date now moved from August 2023 to October 2025. For DRS initial meetings with BIFFA and Circularity Scotland have been had. DRS still to start August 2023. For EPR •Payments to LAs will commence in 2024 for household packaging Added in Ruiairdh Hannah, Waste Co- ordinator & Nicola Simpson, Waste Services Team Leader. DRS meetings held prior to delay with colleagues in late 2022/early 2023 with Dundee City Council, Angus Council and Tayside Contracts. Will resume in 2024 for •Based on a payment calculator and for 'necessary costs' and based on effective and efficient collection systems. •Notification will be given of confirmed payment in October 2023 for 2024/25 financial year. To date no national updates available. Ongoing as more information becomes available A Waste & Circular Economy W4 Data & Strategic Targeting Textiles: Confirm a baseline for behavioural change Jan-23 Short - by March 2023 Public Consultation. Action Plan Developed P&KAvailable Food waste survey for householder s, businesses and organisation s on Commonpla ce. Waste ServicesSheila Best Milford (support from Climate Change Team), Ruairidh Hanna, Joe Mellon, Niamh Anderso n, Ana De Miguel Existing resourcesH A Waste & Circular Economy W3 Data & Strategic Targeting Food Waste: Gather data to create a baseline of knowledge, participation and barriers In progress Short - by March 2025 Focus is currently on Food - textile campaign has been programmed for delivery in January Waste & Circular Economy W5 Ensure alignment with the Scottish Governm ent 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. In Progress Short - by March 2025 Extended producer Responsibilit y Consultation Response Submitted Provide indicative cost & performance modelling (rural collections) data to inform research phase for EPR Watching brief on implementati on dates P&KWaste ServicesSheila Best Nicola Simpson, Ana De Miguel, Existing resourcesH Available A Waste & Circular Economy W6 Ensure alignment with the Scottish Governm ent Climate Watching brief on requirement to provide separate collections for garden waste and textiles by 2023 & 2025 (EU Commission) Subject to Scottish Governm ent Timetabl e Short - by March 2023 Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements Waste Services P&KWaste ServicesSheila Best Claire Leishma n, Nicola Simpson, Annie Nettleton , Ruiairdh Hanna & Ana de Miguel To deliver Twin Stream Recycli ng - £2.36M capital, £255k revenu e (Comm unicatio ns & staff resourc es) Applied to ZWS for the £2.615 M capital H Still to be identified In the Circular Economy Route map, Scottish Government have committed to consult on requirements to separately collect PKC ASheila Best Claire Leishma n TBC H Still to be identified
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Waste & Circular Economy W7 Ensure alignment with Scottish Governm ent Legislatio n 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. Subject to Scottish Governm ent Timetabl e Mediu m - by March 2027 Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Waste ServicesSheila Best Claire Leishma n TBC H Still to be identifiedPKC G Regulation came into force from June 2022 for some single use plastics Ongoing Waste & Circular Economy W8 Ensure alignment with Scottish Governm ent Legislatio n 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. Subject to Scottish Governm ent Timetabl e Short - by March 2023 Attend Stakeholder engagement Sessions Watching Brief on national consultation (March 2022) Waste ServicesSheila Best Claire Leishma n TBC H Still to be identifiedPKC A Delivering Scotland's circular economy - route map to 2025 and beyond: consultation published in may 2022 and closed in August. Work ongoing to understand future requirements. Update will be prepared for the Waste Management Plan update in January 2023. Moved predicted end Added in Nicola Simpson, Annie Nettleton and Ana De Miguel. 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 Subject to Scottish Governm ent Timetabl e Short - by March 2025 Watching brief on national consultations Model service requirements if required Waste ServicesSheila BestNicola Simpson H G Within the Circular Economy Route map the Scottish Government will publish a review of progress towards the food waste reduction target in 2022, alongside an updated Food Waste Reduction Action Plan that sets out our plans to accelerate progress on food waste. Moved predicted end date to June 2024 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. TBC Mediu m - by March 2027 Incorporate as part of the Good Food Strategy & Action plan TBC Sheila BestTBC TBC H Still to be identifiedP&K A In progress- Officers involved still to be identified In progress- Officers involved still to be identified Twin Stream on track to commence 1 Roll out of City Centre Food Waste Hubs completed end of November 2022. Monitoring now ongoing. Sheila Best Nicola Simpson, Annie Nettleton , Niamh Anderso H Waste & Circular Economy W9 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Develop a Food Waste Action Plan Aug-21 Short - by March 2025 Public Consultation. Action Plan Developed. Waste Services Project Plan and timeline created for food waste comms . Food Waste Action plan has been drafted. Needs further work.G £2.7M RIF funding granted. P&K GSheila Best Ruairidh Hanna, Annie Nettleton Existing resourcesT Available 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 In progress Immed iate - by March 2024 Action Plan for Twin Stream Recycling Service change including Contract Strategy development Waste Services
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PIN issued to show intention to come out to market with tender by June 2022. Look to award contract by the Will be awarded by Dec 2022 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 Jan-23 Short - by March 2025 Public Consultation. Route map developed. Waste ServicesSheila Best Nicola Simpson, Ana De Miguel, Niamh Anderso n Existing resourcesH Available P&K R Work has not started on this action due to resourcing . Extended date until 01/01/2023 Added in Nicola Simpson. Action Plan will be developed in 2024 as conflicting priorties leading to resource issues. Waste & Circular Economy W15 Promote a rapid transition to the Circular Economy Develop a Circular Economy Route map including actions 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 TeamVanessa RobertsonLynzi Stewart T A After the transformation project is complete we will be able to allocate resource. Enquired with Procurement they have stated after the transformation project is complete we will be able to allocate resource. Within the Scotland Excel Framework responses from catering suppliers included a committment from recommended bidders Template developed in partnership with education to enable internal waste audits to evaluate further actions required i.e. bins, signage,E&A Look to consolidate information for schools alongside other action plans. First meeting of working group is 13th Sep 2022 Waste & Circular Economy W17 Leading by Example Asset Management Review of Waste & Recycling Infrastructure Apr-22 Ongoi ng Building Condition & Suitability Surveys including Climate Change Action Audit, Options Appraisal Waste ServicesSheila Best Alan Rigby, Ryan Graham, Claire Leishma n, Nigel Taylor, Paul Garden, Donald Black £60k - Big request once study completeH Still to be identifiedP&K G Project officer recruited and in post who will help collate info that will inform asset review Asset review underway Reduction in Single Use products being purchased internally Claire Leishma n, Ana De Miguel, Annie Nettleton , Ban on single use plastic cutlery, plastic straws, balloon sticks, food & beverage containers and cups for beverages came into force from June 2022. Waste & Circular Economy W13 Thematic Action Plan for High Carbon Materials Maximise value from waste through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions via diversion of organic waste from landfill into recycling and energy production Complet e Short - by March 2023 Secure a long-term residual waste treatment solution to meet the implementati Waste Services Residual Waste Contract awarded in May 2023, commenced 1st August 2023. Waste & Circular Economy W16 Leading by Example Development of a Resource Management Plan for Education & Children's Services Mar-22 Short - by March 2023 Plan Agreed Waste Services Municip al local authorit y waste only. Review currentl y G Sheila Best Annie Nettleton Technic al procure ment panel funded by Scottish H Available We are up to date and compliant with Single Use Plastic ban and will now investigate and reduce other types of single use plastics. Meetings with Education ongoing. Added Nicola Simpson AP&KSheila Best Claire Leishma n, Ana De Miguel, Alan Fraser, Vivien Milford and Nicola Simpson TBC H Still to be identified
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Corporat e Procure ment Team and Nicola Simpson Engage with PKC users and partners who use single use products and work towards a reduction, or outright ban We are up to date and compliant with Single Use Plastic ban and will now investigate and reduce other types of single use plastics. Single use products no longer available for procurement via in-house purchasing systems, apart for exempt use e.g. health care In-house campaign highlighting alternatives to single use products External campaign highlighting alternatives to single use products Funding bid successful Action Plan has been drafted and is in progress Action Plan has been drafted and is in progress Recruiting a Good Food Project Officer to support work Completed by 2023 Waste & Circular Economy W20 Cross Cutting Theme/St rategic Action Work with the Resources Management Association (RMAS) to decarbonise sector and liaise with the Business & Industry Group Jul-22 Ongoi ng Plan agreed Planning and DevelopmentSerge MeroneSheila Best Existing staff/pri vate led H Still to be identifiedP&K A Meeting with RMAS scheduled October 2022 and timeline to be finalised- Extend to 2023 Need to get in contact with RMAS and decide a timeline- Extended to 2023 Waste & Circular Economy W21 Cross Cutting Theme/St rategic Action Establish a Stakeholder Advisory Group to review & develop the Waste & Circular Economy Action Plan Aug-22 Immed iate - by March 2024 Plan reviewed Waste ServicesSheila BestTBC Existing staff/pri vate led H Still to be identifiedP&K R Not actioned due to resourcing issues Not actioned- Extend to 2024 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 May-22 Immed iate - by March 2024 Waste ServicesSheila Best G We are up to date and compliant with Single Use Plastic ban and will now investigate and reduce other types of single use plastics.Single USe Policy started, to progress 2024. Added Nicola Simpson Waste & Circular Economy W19 Cross Cutting Theme/St rategic Action Develop a Good Food Partnership and prepare a Good Food Strategy & Action Plan for Perth & Kinross. Both PKC and P&K wideExisting StaffH Available AP&KTBC H Still to be identifiedJun-22 Short - by March 2025 Elected Member & Stakeholder Engagement & Public Consultation Waste ServicesSheila Best Good Food Short Life Working Group Waste & Circular Economy W18 Leading by Example
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Staff resources Required - Net Zero Policies - existing officer Note (RW) this needs to AB comments. August August 23 (RW) review and project plan Oct 23 (RW). Further guidance from SGov on implemenation of NPF4 biodiversity policies xpected later in Autumn. Land use L13 Reducing emission Development proposals (including ####### Mediu m - by 1. Develop advice note Planning and Brenda Murray LDP Planning M Still to be identified PKC R Staff Resources Required - Net zero Policies will be reviewed as part of Land use N/A - New Enhance landscap Review and revise our Forestry and ? Mediu m - by 1. Review existing Planning and Brenda Murray Develop ment M Still to be identified P&K R February 2023 (JD): Feedback from annual Review of current PKC FWS against National N/A - New Improving our open Apr-23 1. An audit of existing Brenda Murray2. Policies and N/A - New Halting biodiversi ty loss. Jan-24 Brenda Murray Protectin g and enhancin g habitats and species. Peatland Restorati on and enhance ment. L18 In Progress 1. Identify and protect Planning and Planning & Still to be identified Some work has already been underway towards 2. Identify which of Funding may be available from L3 Increase tree and Review existing policies on trees, In Progress Mediu m - by 1.Develop a Tree Community Greenspac Commun ity a) larger site management plans comprehensive Tree Planting Strategy a) Review b&c) annual tree planting plans for parks b) d) Definition of ‘Climate c) e) Westbank Nursery d) Explore the creation of ‘Climate Parks’ to become carbon stores and more resilient to a changing climate. October 2023 (CGS): Clarification that fuding wasn't only for native trees. Tree and Woodland and Policy Officer now in post - developing a more detailed timeline for this work. It relates to the Forest Plan, but not one and the same. e) Redevelop part of the Westbank site to form a nursery to supply trees, shrubs and pollinators to Council and community projects. L4 1. Audit of existing assets, Operations Progress ongoing. Continuing to trial battery powered Still to be identified R Land use Undertake an Open Space Audit and produce an Open PKCStill to be identified Planning and Developm ent Planning & Housing Strategy Manager (Ben Wilson) Develop ment Plan Officers Develop ment Manage ment Officer(s) Develop er T H H Available APKCPlanning and Developm Dante Sosa H Available Land use Identify Strategic Green Networks wholly and partially within Perth and Kinross and opportunities for their enhancement. A To be undertaken as part of LDP review (including its SEA) during 2024/25. Note NPF4 has now been published, as too has The Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023. Mediu m - by March The audit template, methodology and digital data collection P&KMediu m - by March 2027 Identify Strategic Green Networks wholly and partially within Perth and Kinross and opportunities for their enhancemen t. Planning and Developm ent Dante Sosa Land use L11 & L14 Reducing emission s 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 In Progress Mediu m - by March 2027 1. Review of existing planning policies, powers and identification of enforcement case studies. Identify strength of Issues with securing resources needed to undertake LNCS survey work - limited Land use P&K AAndrew Ballantin e Shelley Strategic Green Network map not started due to other workload requirements. It will be produced to incorporate within LDP3 Evidence Report. Required for LDP3 Evidence Report - currently programmed for submission late June/ early July 2024. 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 Land use Halting biodiversi ty loss. Protectin Identify and protect sensitive areas (including LNCS) from development for Mediu m - by March 2027 A Policy Officer and Tree and Woodland Officer now in place. Mediu m - by March Operatio ns Manager Progress ongoing. Continuing to trial battery powered PKCJoanna Dick Approxi mately £105k H Available APKCLand use Adapting our approach Develop a strategy to ensure sub-fleet machinery are net zero Autumn 2021 H
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No progress - for clarification this is not related to grassland management L5 & L20 Halting biodiversi In Progress 1. Review of existing Operations Operatio ns 1. Reviewed and update to EI&ED Convenor and 2. Pesticide use at Westbank Nursery has reduced significantly with the move to tree and pollinator plant production and will continue to be minimised. 3. The annual GM Operations (Parks and Open Spaces) – 670 litres to 780 litres annually Street Pavement Weed Invasive weed Works (Giant Hogweed and Knotweed) – 58 litres October 2023 Update (LUWG): No further progress since August. October 2023 - No progressL6 Reducing emission s linked to maintena nce. Protectin g and enhancin g habitats and species. Improving our open In Progress Mediu m - by March 2027 1. Review of current policy landscape, including an audit of existing PKC policies and identification of gaps/ required updates. Community Greenspac e H Available 1. Managing Grassed Areas for Climate Change and Biodiversity Report to CC&S Committee approved on 31/05/23 The report followed successful trials on 42 sites during 21/22 and 22/23 and assessed the biodiversity benefits, community views and costs. This will now be rolled out to create a long-term plan for £160K bid to NRF for cut and lift machinery. 3. Report to October 2023 - No update Land use L6 Reducing emission s linked to maintena nce. Protectin g and enhancin g habitats and species. Improving our open 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. 2. Review grounds maintenance activities and operations undertaken. Community Greenspac e Lesley Ann Cassidy A October 2023 update: CGS Team to report back on Communications Plan re Grassland Management to Corporate Comms Team. Meeting arranged for late October. L6 Reducing emission s linked 3. New standards approved by Community Greenspac e Grasslan d Manage Policy - CB L7 & L19 Adapting our approach . Protectin Phased programme of enhancement to all major Council parks and greenspace – including exploring the In Progress Mediu m - by March 2027 Community Greenspac e H - Phased enhanc ement progra In terms of the Enhancement Programme, significant progress has been made with the grassland A Reviewed and update to EI&ED Convenor and Vice Convenor by LAC/AC, briefing to Council Leader on minimisation of herbicides through methods and machinery. Until there are viable alternatives, reduction of herbicide application will be the focus e.g., through the grassland management trials. Pitch Strategy element on hold (see point 3 AB column). Land use 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. 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 March 2027 Manager battery powered machinery for general grounds maintenance activities. Currently have a number of Land use Roll out of trials ongoing, but some are being met with public concern. Comm's plan being investigated with Corporate Communications Team to raise public awareness and understanding. Bid has been submitted to Nature Restoration Fund for cut and lift machinery to roll out further across P&K. approach . machinery are net zero compatible and implement replacement programme for net zero compliant machinery. A October 2023 update: CGS Team to report back on Communications Plan re Grassland Management Land use Land use Review existing grounds maintenance policies and prepare a strategy for site upgrades - to reduce A 1. Review of current sites when upgrades are Commun ity Greensp ace Senior PKC H Still to be identified Commun ity Greensp ace Senior Officers (Pitch Strategy element) Commun ity Greensp ace Manager (Andy Clegg) Rachel Robson / Calum Bachell Commun ity Greensp ace Senior Officers PKC Enhancement Programme - New trees and wildflowers being incorporated into Auchterarder, PKC AAvailable for phased enhancem ent programm
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October 2023: Ongoing L17 Increase tree and woodland cover. Protectin g and enhancin g habitats and species. Nature Restoration Fund - Develop a list of projects and secure funding for delivery via the NRF. Ongoing Mediu m - by March 2027 Community Greenspac e Commun ity Greensp ace Manager (Andy Clegg) Still to be identified August 2023: The Council has been awarded £353,000 via the NRF for 2023-24. It is currently open for applications with a closing date of 04/09/23. The fund continues to focus on "catalysing action at scale to protect and restore Scotland's biodiversity on land and sea" but with a greater focus on the October 2023: L8 Expand Council's Food Growing Strategy into a comprehensive "Good Food Nation" project. In Progress Mediu m - by March 2027 Community Greenspac e Good Food Nation Project Officer Commun ity Greensp ace Manager (Andy Clegg) Rachel Robson / Calum Bachell Available Food Growing Strategy has been approved. Job evaluation process has been completed for Community Food Growing Officer within Community Greenspace and will be advertised soon. The Food Growing Officer post within Community Greenspace has been advertised externally and interviews undertaken. Important to recognise that the Food Growing Strategy and associated projects is just one strand of the wider Council Good Food Nation work. A Good Food Nation Strategy will also be developed, led by RR. A draft national strategy is due out for consultation later in 2023 with a finalised version expected during Networking and relationship building ongoing by Council’s Good Food Nation Project Officer, working towards developing a Good Food Nation Strategy. Interviews undertaken for Community Food Growing Officer post. October 2023 update (LUWG): Community L1 Enhance landscap e scale sequestr ation. Programme Report published in April 2022. Agreed to focus on 3 priorities: Breadalbane Species Rich Grassland; Upper Tay Catchment Communities (engaging locals in landscape restoration; Perthshire Bio-Booster (general nature connectivity, including pollinator corridors). ‘‘Upper Tay Catchment Communities - Almond Headwaters’ project bid was successful in receiving a ‘Riverwoods – Investment Readiness Pioneers Award and grant of £124,000. ALand use Planning & Housing Strategy Manager (Ben Wilson) Hannah Wilson Divindy Grant Joanna Dick David Tollick (PNCP) T Feasibility/ design only 23/24 round complete JHI report delivered. PNCP - Programme Report published with a focus on 3 priorities. Riverwoods bid successfully awarded £124k. New Landscape Restoration Officer appointed in August 2023. P&K1. Work with JHI to identify the carbon sequestratio n 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 JHI Contrac t £25k from Climate Change Transfo rmation Fund Nature Connec tions pilot estimat e at £500k Work with Perthshire Nature Connections Partnership to identify and develop landscape scale pilot projects with partners. In Progress Short - by March 2023 Planning and Developm ent undertaken. 2. Monitor use of Officers LDP and CCSD Land use 1. Council Approval of Food Growing Strategy. 2. Develop a "Good Food Nation" project and implementati on plan. 3. Deliver strategy and specific projects in conjunction with partners and communities . PKC G into Auchterarder, Wallace Park and Muirend Park. Play Strategy review - Land use e. Still to be Identified P&KHFTE officer required to manage strategy and support/ advise communi ties as a single point of contact. HRobert Wills Hannah Wilson Alice Yeung G
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The work now involves three neighbouring estates, community engagement activities and a blended finance approach in discussion with NatureScot, Scottish Forestry and private funders. This core area is already in discussion with other neighbouring estates and could possibly be further linked to the Breadalbane Species August 2023 (DT): August 2023: New Landscape Restoration L9 Halting biodiversi ty loss. In Progress Mediu m - by March 1. Review Tayside LBAP Planning and Developm Planning & Housing A review of progress on PKC actions has been undertaken. A new Paper copies of the Incorporating Biodiversity into Local Services Guide are now available to assist in the forthcoming Biodiversity Duty reporting to ScotGov. Climate Change Land Restoration Officer now in post within Climate Change & Sustainable Development Team. Job plan created to contribute towards 19 outstanding actions in LBAP. L10 Halting biodiversi ty loss. Protectin g and Biodiversity Villages, Neighbourhoods and Towns Initiative - Work with local communities and Tayside Biodiversity In Progress Mediu m - by March 2027 1. Identify locations for further roll out of the Biodiversity Planning and Developm ent Planning & Housing Strategy Manager H Still to be identified Successful designation of Scotland’s first Biodiversity Town at Blairgowrie and Rattray, together with two new project officer being recruited to deliver Biodiversity Villages Project. to date 7x towns and 11 villages have confirmed their interest in the project. Toolkit being finalised to upload to TBP website hub and the first suite of community mapping sessions are being planned. Land use L15 Halting biodiversi ty loss. Protectin g and enhancin g 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 TBC (2022) Mediu m - by March 2027 1. Review of a suite of business parks and industrial estates across P&K, together with mapping (especially utilities/activ e travel/ biodiversity potential). 2. Planning and Developm ent Planning & Housing Strategy Manager (Ben Wilson) Tayside Biodivers ity Coordina tor TBC M Still to be identified P&K R Awaiting confirmation of funding from Shared Prosperity Fund to recruit a new project officer for the Biodiversity Industrial Estates Project, it has been chased up. No Progress. Funding required. A Land use Still to be identified 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. 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 Successful designation of Scotland's 1st Biodiversity Town at Blairgowrie and Rattray, and 2 Biodiversity Villages (St. Madoes and Guildtown). New project officer being recruited to deliver project. Toolkit being finalised. A Ongoing. Audit of all PKC actions in the LBAP completed to help identify gaps and resource needs. Land use P&KTayside Biodivers ity Coordina tor M P&KTayside Biodivers ity Coordina tor
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Land use L16 Progress a "What's Going On?" mapping project Short - by March 2023 Planning and Developm ent Divindy Grant Susie Norrie? H P&K G Staff time resource currently not available to develop. Complete L12 Halting biodiversi ty loss. ? Short - by March 1. Establish scope of project, TBC TBC To be identified Still to be identified Project was initiated and led by the Perth Leadership Forum and As above, no progress. L21 Improving our open In Progress Mediu m - by Assist with scheme Community Greenspac Commun ity Still to be identified L2 Involving young people in our climate response 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 Climate Change & Sustainability Officer (VM) is actively working with schools on energy efficiency and recycling issues. August 2023 (JD): PKCT are rolling out their A Tree for Every Child project which complements this action. Climate Resilienc e R24b Flood risk manage ment Implement the Comrie Flood Protection SchemeIn ProgressMedium - by March 2027Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team £26,40 0k H Available P&K G Recent staffing shortage; vacant posts now backfilled. Detailed design on-going; advance works later this year; main construction works commence in early 2023. Designs complete and work has been tendered - cost inflation has left the project unable to be awarded until additional capital funding can be secured Climate Resilienc e R24c Flood risk manage ment Implement the Milnathort (Surface Water) Flood Protection SchemeIn ProgressMedium - by March 2027Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£1,900k 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. On-going progress Climate Resilienc e R24d Flood risk manage ment Implement the South Kinross Flood Protection SchemeIn ProgressMedium - by March 2027Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£3,300k 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. On-going progress Climate Resilienc e R24e Flood risk manage ment Implement the Scone (Annaty Burn) Flood Protection Scheme 2022 Medium - by March 2027Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£800k H Available P&K A Consultant to be appointed in 2023/24; outline design yet to commence. Delays experienced due to Covid (incl staff redeployments), major flooding in Aug 2020 and staff vacancies. Funding for delivery has currently been put on hold by the Scottish Government Climate Resilienc e R24f Flood risk manage ment Implement the Bridgend Flood Protection WorksIn ProgressMedium - by March 2027Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£300k H Feasibility/design onlyP&K A Detailed design been completed. Delays experienced due to staff vacancies. No funding to progress currently Detailed design been completed. Delays experienced due to staff vacancies. No funding to progress currently 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 Land use Land use Consider opportunities for Park Power as they arise. P&KLand use Perth Biodiversity Capital of Scotland Project - explore what role PKC and Tayside Biodiversity Partnership R Delays in taking the project forward owing to Nature Scot staff restructuring. No further updates H CompleteIn Progress Immed iate - 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. Education & Children's Services Alan Fraser Joanna Dick R Park Power will form part of evidence base for LHEES - moved to Park Power will form part of the evidence base for LHEES. Has PKCM GP&KM Feasibility/ design only
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Climate Resilienc e R24g Flood risk manage ment Complete On-going Flood Studies - FRM Cycle 1 In Progress Immed iate - by March 2022 Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£30k H Available P&K A On-going; final study Scone - yet to commence in 2023/24. On-going; final study for Scone to commence later in 2023/24 Climate Resilienc e R24h Flood risk manage ment Undertake Surface Water Management Plans - FRM Cycle 1 2021 Mediu m - by March 2027 Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£500k H Available P&K A On-going (Perth SWMP on-going; Blairgowrie SWMP on-going and Scone SWMP to commence in 2023/24) On-going (Perth SWMP on-going; Blairgowrie SWMP on-going and Scone SWMP to commence in 2023/24) Climate Resilienc e R24i Flood risk manage ment Undertake Flood Studies - FRM Cycle 2 2022- 2027 Mediu m - by March 2027 Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£500k 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 Cycle 2 Local FRM Plans were published in Dec 2022. Yet to commence for Cycle 2 due to staff pressures Climate Resilienc e R24j Flood risk manage ment Undertake Surface Water Management Plans - FRM Cycle 2 2022- 2027 Mediu m - by March 2027 Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team£500k 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 Cycle 2 Local FRM Plans were published in Dec 2022. Yet to commence for Cycle 2 due to staff pressures Climate Resilienc e R25 Flood risk manage ment Bodies of Water - Inspection, Assessment and Clearance & Repair Works In ProgressOngoing Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team Approx. £75k/ye ar H Still to be identifiedP&K G Inspections currently carried out by temporary students; permanent, trained and experienced staff required. Inspections currently carried out by temporary students; permanent, trained and experienced staff required. Climate Resilienc e R26 Flood risk manage ment Review climate change impacts on existing flood protection schemes 2028+ Long - betwe en 2027- 2045 Flooding Team Peter Dickson Flooding team N/A Still to be identified P&K G FRM Cycle 3 (post 2028) FRM Cycle 3 (post 2028) Climate Resilienc e R27 Flood risk manage ment 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) In Progress Short - by March 2023 Flooding Team Peter Dickson SMT M Still to be identified P&K A Raised an a future agenda item for the FRM Lead Authority Forum. Been raised at FRM Lead Authority Forum and also at a Surface Water Management Group. Climate Resilienc e R28 Flood risk manage ment Surface water management - seek increased collaboration from Scottish Water; address separate funding mechanisms; seek improvements in legislation. In Progress Short - by March 2023 Flooding Team Peter Dickson SMT 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 Scottish Govt initiated Surface Water Management Group - on-going meeting. Raised at SNIFFER conference and report with reocmmendations is being prepared. Issue to remain on the agenda at this group. Ultimately legislation and funding arrangements will have to be amended to Climate Resilienc e R29 Flood risk manage ment Address funding gap for intermediate size flooding projects (greater than annual revenue budget but smaller than formal flood schemes) 2022- 2028 Mediu m - by March 2027 Flooding Team Peter Dickson Finance/ SMT H Still to be identified P&K A SMT paper will be required (but no staff resources at present) No progress - SMT paper required (but no available staff resources to progress).
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Climate Resilienc e R30 Flood risk manage ment 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) In Progress Immed iate - by March 2022 Flooding Team Peter Dickson Flooding Team H Still to be identified P&K A No resources to progress Ongoing. Chief Executive approved restructure of flooding team (June 2023) following the Structures & Flooding Manager's retiral in (June 2021) and additional resource requirement have been identified. Hunter Greensp ace Commun ities Greensp ace Tayside Biodivers ity Projects Climate Resilienc e R33 Resilient ecosyste ms Develop and deliver proactive resilience programme to address ash dieback and storm damage Mediu m - by March 2027 1. Finalise Ash Dieback Plan Greenspac es Andy Clegg Magnus Morgan M G On track In the process of getting the Ash Dieback Action Plan approved – Magnus is arranging a Greenspace Team meeting soon to move onto the next stage. Climate ResilienceR6 Resilient organisations Undertake a strategic climate change risk and opportunity assessment for Perth and Kinross Council Area 2021/22 Financial Year Short - by March 2023 CCROA CompletePlanning and developmentDivindy GrantResilience Working Group£50k T Feasibility/design only Complete Work Complete Complete Climate ResilienceR11 Resilient infrastructure Develop updated roads development guide to resolve conflicts with adoption criteria for SUDS with roads maintenance requirements as well as providing wider resilience benefits (e.g. shading and biodiversity corridors and protection) 2022 Mediu m - by March 2027 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 DevelopmentBen WilsonKatie Briggs, Dante Sosa£60k T Still to be identifiedP&K A Initial discussions have taken place with Transportation officers who are scoping out some of the issues to be considered as part of the review, including extensive internal stakeholder liaison. It is likely given the scale of the work that the Council will procure consultancy support to Climate ResilienceR12 Resilient infrastructure Develop and implement scour bridge protection programme 2022 Long - betwe en 2027- 2045 Undertake scour risk assessments across P&K bridge stock to inform scour mitigation worksStructures TeamDerek DavidsonElwyn Thomas, Euan LamontT Available G Scour Assessment programme underway, climate change accounted for. Long term project. Results from Scour Assessments will be used to inform on backlog of high priority works and also Roads Asset Management Plan identifying capital pressures as required. G 2022/23 NRF SUDS project successfully delivered - one of key projects in UKSPF projects for 2023 Proposed deletion due to overlap with action R20 Climate Resilienc e R32 Resilient ecosyste ms Deliver Nature Restoration Fund projects that support climate resilience M Still to be identifiedOn-going Year 2 (2023/ 24) Planning and Developm ent Catherin e Llyod G Year 2 Projects successfully delivered - call for Year 3 porje Year 2 Projects successfully delivered and Year 3 projects have been appointed - several projects have strong resilience Climate Resilienc e R31 Resilient and empower ed communit New - Support community action on climate resilience- e.g. rain gardens P&KH Available Year 1 (2022/ 23) Planning and Developm ent Hannah Wilson
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Climate ResilienceR14 Resilient ecosystems Continuing contribution and support to the delivery of Nature Rich Leven and other catchment management approaches In Progress Ongoi ng Explore the feasibility of a pilot natural flood management site in the Upper Leven Catchment. Planning and HousingRobert WillsRussell StewartCharlie HaggartT Available P&K G Feasibility study on Natural Flood Management in the Upper Leven Catchment was undertaken that showed feasible potential. Currently being progressed with the Forth Rivers Trust as part of the Loch Leven LENS gorup Climate ResilienceR24 Flood risk management Continued delivery of Flood Risk Management Cycle 1 Projects and commence Cycle 2 projects. Flooding TeamPeter DicksonFlooding Team T P&K A Mixture of G&A Flood Risk Management 2 projects were apporved by the Council in December 2022. Work has been continuing on a number of flooding schemes and design of further schemes, but cost inflation and staff pressures are impacting on overall delivery GovernanceG1 AccountabilityProduce annual progress report and action plan updates Oct-22 Ongoi ng Climate Change TeamDivindy GrantCC Team H Available PKC G Under development Complete for 2023 Scott NicollDivindy Grant Angela Harris Comms - Lisa Potter Climate Change Team GovernanceG5 AccountabilityEstablish the Climate Emergency as regular bi-monthly agenda item for the Extended Executive Leadership Team meetings Autumn 2022 Immed iate - by March 2023 CommunitiesBarbara Renton Lisa Simpson H A To be reviewed following the leadership transition GovernanceG6 Business and performance managementEmbed climate change into annual business planning process Jan-22 Short - by March 2023 Performance TeamLouisa Dott H Available PKC G L Dott and L Davey working on embedding this in - debate about number of BMIPs,etc templates will be ready - will be structured around the Corporate Plan - Organisaed to devliver has BV-Sutainabiltiy - corporate APR structured around this Was embedded into current system, on plans to be embedded into revised corporate performance system GovernanceG7 Business and performance managementMeasure and develop action plan for our Scope 3 carbon footprint Jun-22 Short - by March 2023 Climate Change TeamDivindy GrantCC Team T Available PKC G Final consultant results due in November 2023 GovernanceG8 Business and performance managementEnsure CC considerations are embedded at the outset of and during the life cycle of strategic planning process. Apr-23 Short - by March 2024 PerformanceLouisa Dott CC Team H G Harder to embed in Service Level Strategies Was embedded into current system, on plans to be embedded into revised corporate performance system G Included in Audit procedures, new Committee - still work to be done on embedding into work of existing committee Good progress made in 2023, following finalisation of the internal audit and the completion of the PKC leadership review, GovernanceG4 AccountabilityOrganise for the Chief Executive and Leader to do a PKTV focus on climate change PKCT AvailableJan-22 Mediu m - by March 2027 Review remit of the Climate Change Board following Policy and Governance GroupLisa Simpson A On the schedule for November 2023 Currently scheduled for November 2023 GovernanceG2 AccountabilityMainstream climate change into committee procedures and council operations MAutumn 2022 Immed iate - by March 2023 Legal & GovernanceLisa Simpson
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In user testing phase, putting in corporate plan data - PP&R colleagues, phase Spring time for climate change strategy indicators May be delayed, but looking for temporary solution following departure of Paul. Lorna still leading - short staffed. Energy Team CC Team Awareness raising with staff about the tool and ensuring compliance Committ ee Services Procure ment Develop monitoring procedure Finance GovernanceG12 Decision makingIdentifying a climate change champion in each Service or key Team Winter 2023 Short - by March 2024 ? PerformanceLisa SimpsonCC Team H A Currently exploring potential of combining with sustainable procurement champions Divindy Grant Angela Harris GovernanceG14 Finance Reduce unnecessary end of year IT purchasing though December 31 spend ban Autumn 2022 Immed iate - by March 2023 Finance TeamScott Walker IT -Kate Barron M G Ban put in December 2022 for 22/23 spend. To be revisited by P&G group in November 23 whether to reimplement in 23/24 CCWGs Scott Walker Sharon Rice- Jones GovernanceG16 People Values and behaviour – embed Climate Change into HR job families and include Climate Change in leadership competencies Autumn 2022 Short - by March 2024 HR Pauline Johnston e CC Team H G Ongoing To be embedded for all staff via on-going changes to the Council's job family. From Autumn 2023, embedded as a performance criteria in the council's staff review process. Scott Comms Scott Comms GovernanceG19 Sustainable ProcurementEngagement with existing suppliers on their climate ambitions Apr-22 Short - by March 2023 Procurement Team H Still to be identified PKC R Not progressed due to resource constraints Sugest deleted - Superceded by G24 A Delays in system rollout due to resourcing challenges, now scheduled to be completed by March 24 GovernanceG10 Business and performance managementDevelop tool for whole life carbon decision making HAutumn 2022 Short - by March 2024 PerformanceLouisa Dott CC Team R Redevelop and rebrand the IAT as a multi- purpose Value and Impact Report to replace Appendix in Committee Report, Contract Strategy, Budget screening Limited progress this year GovernanceG9 Business and performance managementIntegrate 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 HOngoing Short - by March 2024 Property Scott Nicoll G On-hold. Dependent on other costed strategies to be completed first Tool completed and rolled out from Spring 2023, work now being undertaken to embed new tool into Service- level operational procedures GovernanceG13 Finance Develop Cumulative Climate Impact Assessment of Budget to be taken to CC&S Autumn 2022 Ongoing Immed iate - by March 2023 Legal &Governance/Climate ChangeLisa Simpson/Angela Harris H A Sept/Oct/Nov - Cumulative position by Jan/Feb Screening tool developed for use for the 24/25 budget GovernanceG11 Decision making Short - by March 2024 Climate Change TeamDivindy Grant H Immed iate - by March Finance TeamScott Walker H G Internal staff climate change hub laucnhed GovernanceG15 Finance Develop detailed costed route map with targets to enable decision making and funding actions identified Autumn 2022 Short - by Climate Change TeamDivindy Grant H A GovernanceG17 People Share and make visible CC priorities (e.g. Ongoing G In-house carbon literacy training being Short - by Climate Change TeamDivindy Grant HGovernanceG18 People Roll out Carbon literacy across all staff Ongoing
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GovernanceG20 Sustainable ProcurementBuild capacity of procurement and contract management staff around ensuring climate change is appropriately considered in procurement and delivery processes Summer 2022 Mediu m - by March 2027 Procurement Team T Still to be identified PKC A Progressed as possible with limited resources Progressed as possible with limited resources GovernanceG21 Sustainable ProcurementUndertake a review of Council procurement with respect to climate and environmental considerations Autumn 2022 Mediu m - by March 2027 Procurement Team H Still to be identified PKC R Not progressed due to resource constraints Sugest deleted - Superceded by G26 Use Prioritation Tool to assess identified categories. Category technical experts required to assist. Use Prioritation Tool to assess identified categories. Category technical experts required to assist. Some progress may be achievable on Digital category upon the appointment of Category Manager. Appointment of Category Managers for other areas would help progress further. Some progress may be achievable on Digital category upon the appointment of Category Manager. Appointment of Category Managers for other areas would help progress further. Some progress may be achievable on this piece of work for Digital upon the appointment of Category Manager. Appointment of Category Managers for other areas would help progress further. Some progress may be achievable on this piece of work for Digital upon the appointment of Category Manager. Appointment of Category Managers for other areas would help progress further. Technical experts from Services required to input. Consultancy may be required. Technical experts from Services required to input. Consultancy may be required. Contract managerCC Team GovernanceG25 Sustainable ProcurementInvestigate how we can consolidate spending to reduce number of deliveries Spring 2024 by Dece mber 2025 Explore whether a PECOS hold can be put in Procurement TeamVanessa /Lynzi Finance M A Some of this work can be progressed with the appointment of a new data and demand officer. Resource required from all Services to work together. Technical experts from Services required to input. Consultancy may be required. GovernanceG22 Sustainable ProcurementDevelop category strategies for high emission categories that consider climate change Summer 2024 RHMediu m - by March 2027 Procurement TeamLisa Simpson/ Vanessa /Lynzi CC Team R GovernanceG24 Sustainable ProcurementUndertake a supplier review to identify key Tier 1 suppliers and engage with Tier 1 Spring 2024 by Dece mber 2025 Procurement TeamVanessa /Lynzi CC Team HGovernanceG23 Sustainable ProcurementDevelop standard specifications and tender questions for climate change Summer 2024 Mediu m - by March 2027 Some progress may be achievable on Digital category upon the appointment of RProcurement TeamVanessa /Lynzi M Some progress may be achievable on Digital category upon the appointment of Category
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GovernanceG26 Sustainable ProcurementDevelop new procurement strategy that includes climate change Spring/S ummer 2023 by Febru ary/Ma rch 2024 Procurement TeamLisa Simpson Vanessa /Lynzi H G First draft produced. Consulted with Climate Change Team. Further consultation required. Need to complete Flexible Framework Assessment Tool to further infrom Strategy. Aim to submit to F&R Committee first quarter 2024. First draft produced. Consulted with Climate Change Team. Further consultation required. Need to complete Flexible Framework Assessment Tool to further infrom Strategy. Aim to submit to F&R Committee first quarter 2024. Engage ment & Educatio n E1 General engagem ent Develop and deliver annual climate change engagement plan In progress Ongoi ng Engageme nt and education working group P&K H Available G Generally progressing via regular E&E WG Meetings Four months after the launch the key milestones are: 3000 users of the website - with over 10000 page views (43 news/blogs/c ommunity stories posted, 133 climate related events promoted) Communicati ons plan developed for website Engage ment & Educatio n E3 General engagem ent Develop Perth and Kinross Climate Change Commission In place Ongoi ng from June 2022 Now runs autonomou sly but with support from Climate Team P&K H Available A Commission now established and operating with formal meetings and themed workshops Engage ment & Educatio n E4 Council Elected Members and Staff Refresh Member induction process to include Carbon Literacy In progress Immed iate - by Autum n 2022 Member services PKC H Available G New dates to be scheduled in November 2023 Engage ment & Educatio n E5 Council Elected Members and Staff Develop annual programme for staff training and engagement Started Ongoi ng 110 staff have been on CLT since May 23 Engageme nt and education working group PKC H Available G Currently promoting the online e-module in place; numbers can be improved. developing suitable new training vehicle for staff training Revamped CC module launched. Carbon Literacy Training delivered in-house to 110 members of staff, with EM training in the pipeline Engage ment & Educatio n E2 General engagem ent Develop and launch comprehensive Climate Change website Complet e We develo ped and launch ed the websit e on 16/02/ 22 Climate Change Team Web site launched effectively from end February 2022 and ongoing content being developed Comple te SuN P&K H Available
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Engage ment & Educatio n E6 Council Elected Members and Staff Develop internal climate change resources hub for staff Complet e Short - by March 2023 Climate Change Team PKC H Available Comple te In process and in work plans for 2022; accessibility to be discussed Completed in 2022 Engage ment & Educatio n E7 Schools and young people Develop engagement plan and platforms for young people Jan-22 Immed iate - by Autum n 2022 Engageme nt and education working group P&K H Available G Ongoing - Annual Youth Conference in Autumn Engage ment & Educatio n E8 Schools and young people Ensure climate change is embedded in school curriculums In progress Ongoi ng 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 PKC H Available G All HT's issued with Climate Change Briefing setting out necessary school actions. A Climate Action Plan Template has been developed and circulated. New Eric page for schools created with links to various support sources Engage ment & Educatio n E9 Schools and young people Review school operations and practices to ensure our schools lead by example Apr-22 Mediu m - by March 2027 Climate change working groups PKC T Available G ECS contracts team added to schools sub group; Practices to be reviewed Energy saving video created to showcase improvements at Madderty PS. Video scheduled to be launched October as example for all council estate Engage ment & Educatio n E10 Communi ty groups and organisati ons Establish regular update and engagement sessions for community groups Started Ongoi ng Engageme nt and education working group P&K H Available A Generally ongoing interaction with various Groups - through hub and web site Engage ment & Educatio n E11 Communi ty groups and organisati ons Mapping and sharing of community groups involved in climate action Complet e Ongoi ng 2200 views of the community groups and projects map (286 groups and projects displayed) Climate Change Team SuN P&K H Available G Map created and supporting public survey has been produced to allow new groups to provide details of their projects. Applied for Innovate UK funding to create Eco-hubs as part of the bid. Will find out in Nov 23 if we are successful Heat Project SLA Expansion and Extension till March 2023 complete and Scarf SLA Extension currently in development Scottish Government currently exploring funding hubs for community groups Engage ment & Educatio n E13 Resident s Implement thematic specific engagement as outlined in the Buildings, Transport, Land Use, Waste and Resilience Road Maps Jan-22 Ongoi ng Engageme nt and education working group P&K H Available G Generally ongoing through social media, website and climate change newsletter G Climate Change Team P&K H AvailableEngage ment & Educatio n E12 Resident s Explore expansion of in- person climate change advice centres Sep-22 Short - by March 2023
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Create social media platforms Communicati ons plan and working group developed to create social media content Facebook Twitter Views (after 4 months live) Instagram Facebook 15.7k TikTok Insta 4.6k Twitter 14.4k TikTok 1.7k Engage ment & Educatio n E15 General engagem ent Create a dedicated landing page for climate change engagement activities and consultations Complet e Launc hed Feb 2022 Consultation Hub survey published to ask all community groups how they would like to engage Climate Change Team SuN n/a N/A Available Comple te https://consult.pkc.gov.u k/climate/ Complete Engage ment & Educatio n E17 General engagem ent Provide support on the corporate PKC cost-of- living campaign Complet e 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 Climate Change Team Stefan/ SuN Niamh H Still to be identified Comple te https://www.pkclimateact ion.co.uk/cost-of-living Complete Engage ment & Educatio n E19 Schools and young people Youth Conference In Progress Date 4th Nov. Invites to be sent out Septe mber. All presen tations /works hops Climate Change Team HW SN/ CCSD Team H Still to be identified G Planning on-going; Dewars booked; invites extended to end of Sep; guest speakers tbc early Oct Complete for 2023 - October 25th Engage ment & Educatio n E20 General engagem ent Send out monthly newsletter to subscribers Complet e Ongoi ng (mont hly) EK SuN/HW N/A Available G Ongoing - monhtly newsletter is being sent out Engage ment & Educatio n E21 General engagem ent Deliver information at public events (in person) In progress ##### Currently developing a plan to attend the Winter Festival in November 2022. Climate Change Team All Michael Boyle, Stefan, Niamh Anderso n T Still to be identified G Christmas Lights Switch on Event in November 2022, Perth first Earth Day Market took place in April 2023 Generally ongoing with plans for attendance in future events Engage ment & Educatio n E14 General engagem ent Complet e Apr-22 Climate Change Team EK, HW, SuN TikTok account closed due to the UK Government advising against Tik Tok due to security issues. PKC Coporate Communications Team suggested that the PKC corporate Tik Tok account would close due to this, hence the PKClimate Action Tik Tok account closure followed. G N/A
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Engage ment & Educatio n E22 Schools and young people Explore and enhance connections between culture and education. Coordinate with museums and RSGS. In progress 2023 Climate Change Team All M Still to be identified A On hold until VM backfill in place Engage ment & Educatio n E23 Council Staff Produce a Sustainability Policy for the 2023 Winter Festival in collaboration with the PKC Events Team. This policy will be used as a template to form a policy document which will be used as a guide for PKC led events. Not Started 2023 Climate Change Team All PKC Events Team M Still to be identified A Currently in progress
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Timescale Availability of resources Delivery theme Location Ongoing Available Transport Perth and Kinross R Immediate - by March 2022 Feasibility/design onlyBuildings and Energy PKC A Short - by March 2023 Still to be identifiedWaste and recycling Both G Medium - by March 2027 Business and Industry Long - between 2027-2045 Land use Engagement Climate Resilience