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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 21 April 2026 Dear Councillor Climate Change and Sustainability Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Time: 10:00 Venue: Hybrid - Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Norman Rae (Chair), Kirsten Robb (Depute Chair), Joe Fagan (ex officio), Alex Allison, John Anderson, Ralph Barker, Maureen Chalmers, Ross Clark, Margaret Cooper, Colin Dewar, Monique Equi, Ross Gowland, Lynsey Hamilton, Gavin Keatt, Ross Lambie, Richard Lockhart, Katy Loudon, Julia Marrs, Lesley McDonald, Elaine McDougall, Carol Nugent, Mo Razzaq, John Ross, Graham Scott, Bert Thomson, Helen Toner, Margaret B Walker, Kirsty Williams Substitutes Walter Brogan, Robert Brown, Andy Carmichael, Gerry Convery, Poppy Corbett, Andrea Cowan, Allan Falconer, Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Elise Frame, Geri Gray, Martin Hose, Richard Nelson, David Watson 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee held on 11 February 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 8 Item(s) for Decision 3 Introduction to South Lanarkshire’s ClimateView Dashboard Report dated 1 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) and presentation by Annika Schwochow and Killian Bohan, The Scottish Climate Intelligence Service. (Copy report attached) 9 - 16 4 Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan 2026/2027 Report dated 1 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 44 5 Glasgow City Region Climate Change Adaptation Concordat Report dated 1 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 45 - 62 Item(s) for Noting 6 Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire - Net Zero Community Grant Fund Report dated 1 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 63 - 66 Urgent Business 7 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Susan Somerville Clerk Telephone: 07557 323097 Clerk Email: susan.somerville@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 11 February 2026 Chair: Councillor Norman Rae Councillors Present: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Maureen Chalmers, Councillor Ross Clark, Councillor Colin Dewar, Councillor Monique Equi, Councillor Ross Gowland, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Gavin Keatt, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Elaine McDougall, Councillor Carol Nugent, Councillor Mo Razzaq, Councillor Kirsten Robb (Depute), Councillor John Ross, Councillor Graham Scott, Councillor Bert Thomson, Councillor Helen Toner, Councillor Kirsty Williams Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Margaret Cooper, Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Lesley McDonald, Councillor Margaret B Walker Attending: Community and Enterprise Resources K Carr, Executive Director; A Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development; G Dodds, Sustainable Development Officer; C Park, Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services; K McCafferty, Carbon Management Officer; A Wallace, Sustainability Adviser Education Resources D Hinshelwood, Interim Head of Education (Support Services and School Estate) Finance and Corporate Resources K McLeod, Administration Assistant; S Somerville, Administration Manager Housing and Technical Resources S Turner, Section Leader (Legislative) Also Attending: S Kuhens, PhD Student, Glasgow Caledonian University Chair’s Opening Remarks The Chair, on behalf of the Committee, congratulated K Carr on his recent appointment as Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee held on 12 November 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 2 3
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3 Just Transition in South Lanarkshire: Preliminary Evidence Report Sage Kuhens, PhD Student, Glasgow Caledonian University gave a presentation on progress with her research in relation to ‘Social Vulnerability amid Just Transition’ in South Lanarkshire. Her focus was on understanding and addressing vulnerability amidst South Lanarkshire Zero, with the aim of forming policy interventions that were both effective and equitable. Her research involved a survey that had been sent to a number of stakeholders in South Lanarkshire and today’s presentation covered those preliminary findings in terms of the vulnerability assessment as well as some preliminary insights on housing and transport. She would outline how this evidence would be integrated into the Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) and other strategies. The research was supported by the Council as part of its commitment to achieving net zero by 2045. In carrying out her research, Sage had used a participatory action research framework, engaging residents, community organisations, Council employees and councillors through interviews and focus groups. She advised that vulnerability was multi-faceted, shaped by both social and physical dimensions. Social vulnerability reflected demographic, economic and institutional conditions, such as age, health, income, education, housing and access to resources. Physical vulnerability referred to exposure to hazards such as flooding, storms, wind, snow, extreme temperatures and infrastructure failure. Those 2 dimensions could interact in many ways. The framework was organised around the following 3 key components:- exposure - or the degree to which communities faced climate hazards sensitivity - how strongly those hazards affected people’s health, livelihoods and wellbeing adaptive capacity – people’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from those impacts While exposure and sensitivity were largely environmental, adaptive capacity was where local policy had the greatest influence. For policy to be effective, it must acknowledge that climate impacts were not distributed evenly, they reflected existing patterns of inequality. Participants identified several barriers to achieving a just housing transition which could be broadly grouped into infrastructural, financial, governance and awareness barriers. The barriers highlighted that building resilience in the housing sector required both technological and social solutions, expanding affordable energy efficient housing while empowering residents through engagement and education. Similar barriers also appeared in transport. Infrastructural and governance challenges persisted in rural areas where limited public transport increased social isolation and restricted access to work and services. Safety for commuters was also an issue, however, financial barriers restricted the Council in terms of the number of cycle routes and the expansion of bus routes. Future directions included developing mobility hubs, local centres that integrated buses, trains, bicycles, community services and other shared mobility options. This measure would promote community engagement, emission reduction and active travel, all of which were important elements of a just transition. 4
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The policy implications of the findings were that co-ordination was crucial to the success of a just transition. Climate adaptation could not be achieved through technical measures alone and required to be complemented by social and institutional resilience, for example access to information, inclusive participation and equitable resource distribution. A justice oriented approach to climate policy meant ensuring that the transition to net zero addressed the structural inequalities that made some groups more vulnerable than others. In the housing sector, this entailed the implementation of a fabric first approach, localised funding mechanisms for retrofit projects and centring equity in incentive models. In the transport sector, it entailed ensuring the safety of active travellers through infrastructural improvements, as well as expanding access to affordable public transport and shared mobility hubs to further reduce car reliance. Sage was currently inputting her findings into an evidence report which would be available later this year. This report would directly support the preparation of the LDP3, ensuring that themes of resilience and adaptive capacity were embedded within policy. Following discussion, it was agreed that the presentation would be circulated to members afterwards. There were also plans in place for Sage to outline her findings to both the Climate Change and Sustainability Officers’ Group and the Strategic Environment Assessment Group. In terms of members’ training, the Sustainability Adviser confirmed that there was existing training that had been compiled by Keep Scotland Beautiful, however, if there was enough interest, then he was happy to offer further training on specific topics. The Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) advised that the link to the Learn on Line course could be recirculated to encourage elected members to complete the training. Consideration would also be given throughout this process if there were any further training opportunities. Having responded to members’ questions, Sage was thanked for her informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. Councillors Equi and Razzaq joined the meeting during consideration of the above item of business 4 Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan 2025/2026 Quarter 2 Progress Report A report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy (SDCCS) Quarter 2 Progress Report 2025/2026, for the period 1 April to 30 September 2025. The Council’s SDCCS covered a 5 year period from 2022 to 2027. Delivery of actions within the Strategy provided the main focus for sustainable development activity over the period and enabled the Council to fulfil its duties under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003, the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and the Council’s contribution to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The SDCCS Action Plan for 2025/2026 contained 18 performance measures towards the Strategy’s outcomes, together with 96 improvement actions. The measures were rated using a traffic light system of green, amber or red, while the improvement actions were rated using green, amber or red as well as blue which indicated that an action had been completed. Of the 18 measures within the SDCCS, at the end of Quarter 2, the position was as follows:- 8 had been achieved or were on course to be achieved (green) 5
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1 had minor slippage against timescale or minor shortfall against target (amber) 0 had seen major slippage against timescale or against target (red) 5 would be reported later when data was available 4 were contextual The measure which had been classified as amber related to the percentage of total household waste which was recycled and the reasons for slippage, together with management action being taken, were provided in the report. Of the 96 improvement actions within the SDCCS, at the end of Quarter 2:- 6 had been completed (blue) 80 had been achieved or were on course to be achieved (green) 8 had seen some minor slippage against targets (amber) 0 had seen major slippage against timescale or against target (red) 2 would be reported later when data was available For the 8 amber improvement measures that had minor slippage, 7 of those related to revision of timescales for the delivery of associated plans, guides and strategies. One of them related to the withdrawal of the Nature Restoration Fund by the Scottish Government which would, in turn, impact the scale and pace of biodiversity related work within South Lanarkshire. Further details on those delays, and associated management actions, were provided in Appendix 1 to the report. Some of the key achievements for the quarter were highlighted at paragraph 4.6 of the report. Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. In terms of a member’s question in relation to an update on the Hamilton district heating feasibility study being brought back to this Committee, the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) advised that we would look at the appropriate reporting process for this. He also gave an undertaking to liaise with the relevant Service(s) in terms of signposting appropriate supports, for example in relation to the food poverty scheme or the fuel poverty scheme. The Committee decided: that the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan Quarter 2 Progress Report 2025/2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of South Lanarkshire Council of 15 June 2022 (Paragraph 6)] 5 Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 5-Year Action Plan – Mid Point Review A report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on progress made against the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy (SDCCS) 5-year Action Plan (April 2022 to March 2027). The report provided a high-level overview of progress made against the priority actions of the 5- year Action Plan which had been approved in June 2022. Section 4 outlined progress to date on each of the 13 strategic priorities, including information on delivery on the associated action and steps for each priority. A RAG (red/amber/green) status had been used. 6
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The vast majority of the actions within the 5-year Action Plan were on track. Eight actions were amber, indicating minor slippage in those areas. A number of those had been impacted by slipping national timelines, while others had been delayed in anticipation of forthcoming national guidance. The remaining amber actions would be prioritised over the remainder of the 5-year plan. The key work areas, which had been identified for inclusion in future annual plans, were outlined in paragraph 5.2 of the report. Officers responded to members’ question on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that the progress made against the SDCCS 5-year Action Plan be noted; and (2) that the ongoing actions and next steps, as outlined in this report, be approved. [Reference: Minutes of South Lanarkshire Council of 15 June 2022 (Paragraph 6)] 6 Response to the Council’s Climate Emergency Declaration A report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted providing details of the Council’s response to the Climate Emergency Declaration motion of 1 October 2025. The Council, at its meeting of 1 October 2025, approved a motion declaring a climate emergency. The motion made reference to the serious and immediate threat of climate change and the need to accelerate the pace of delivering action. The motion also noted that the impacts of climate induced severe weather were being increasingly felt locally on citizens, services, infrastructure and budgets. The table at Appendix 1 to the report outlined the actions to be taken in response to the Climate Emergency Declaration motion. Those actions aligned well with existing work programmes for the Council. Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the steps proposed in Appendix 1 to respond to the Council’s Climate Emergency Declaration be approved. [Reference: Minutes of South Lanarkshire Council of 1 October 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 7 Scottish Government Consultation on the Climate Change Plan 2026 to 2040 A report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted providing:- an overview of the Scottish Government’s draft Climate Change Plan an update on the Council’s response to the Climate Change Plan consultation The Scottish Government had now published a draft Climate Change Plan (CPP) 2026 to 2040 for consultation on 6 November 2025. This set out the policies and proposals the Scottish Government would take forward to enable Scotland to meet the Carbon Budgets for Scotland, as outlined at paragraph 3.2 of the report. The consultation had closed on 29 January 2026. 7
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A summary of the key policy drivers relevant to South Lanarkshire were outlined in Section 4 of the report under the following headings:- Buildings (residential and public) Transport Waste Energy Supply Business and Industrial Process Agriculture Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry The Council’s response to the consultation, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, was compiled with contributions from key services across the Council. Due to the tight consultation timescale set by the Scottish Government, it had not been possible to present the consultation response to this Committee meeting for approval. As agreed at the last meeting, contact had been made with the Scottish Government to establish whether a late submission would be acceptable and it had been confirmed that was not possible. As such, the draft CPP and consultation questions were circulated to members of this Committee for comment and the final response was also circulated for comment prior to submission. The Chair thanked officers for their efforts in ensuring members’ contributions were taken account of. The Committee decided: (1) that the overview of the contents of the draft Climate Change Plan be noted; and (2) that the Council’s response to the Climate Change Plan consultation, as attached as Appendix 1, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 12 November 2025 (Paragraph 10)] 8 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 8
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Date of Meeting: 29 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Introduction to South Lanarkshire’s ClimateView Dashboard 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] update the Committee on the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS) and the support it offers to local authorities update the Committee on the development of the South Lanarkshire ClimateView Dashboard [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Council’s progress in developing the South Lanarkshire area-wide ClimateView Dashboard be noted; and (2) that the approach proposed for publishing the ClimateView Dashboard on the South Lanarkshire Council website (see Section 6) be approved. 3. Background 3.1. Area wide emissions are all emissions occurring within a geographical area or resulting from activities within an area such as domestic heat, transport, agriculture and land use. The UK area wide emissions data is published annually by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The data is published with a 2-year lag.1 Area wide climate change is a complex issue involving many stakeholders. Although local authorities typically control only around 2-5 % of local emissions directly (e.g. through heating from their buildings and fuel from their fleet), they significantly influence key policy areas more widely, such as in transport, active travel, housing and waste management. 3.2. The statutory framework for local climate action is outlined by: The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 The Climate Change (Public Duties) (Scotland) Act 2009. 3.3. Section 44 of Part 4 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 states that a public body must, in exercising its functions, act in the way best calculated to contribute to 1 UK local authority and regional greenhouse gas emissions statistics - GOV.UK 3 9
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the delivery of Scotland’s national emissions reduction targets. This includes public bodies critical role in tackling area wide emissions where they have influence. 3.4. To support Scottish local authorities to meet their obligations under the Acts the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS) was developed by the Scottish Government specifically to address area wide emissions. 4. Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS) 4.1. The SCIS is a national capacity-building programme and is established to support local authorities in planning and delivering area-wide emissions reductions. Formally launched in September 2024, the programme is delivered by the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and the Improvement Service and is funded jointly by the Scottish Government and all 32 Scottish local authorities. SCIS is a key component of the Scottish Government’s Climate Delivery Framework which is a collaborative structure designed to coordinate national and local efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 and enhance climate resilience. The SCIS supports local authorities by: Delivering training, peer-to-peer learning and tailored local authority support. Providing a shared data platform to monitor emissions reduction activity. Supplying an annual standardised area-wide emissions dataset by sources per local authority (see Appendix 1). Supporting local authorities in the development of area wide emissions pathways. Helping identify where interventions will have the greatest impact. Providing insights to national government on local ambition, progress and policy. 4.2. SCIS provides each local authority area with a data platform (ClimateView – see 5.2) to plan and track interventions that will help drive action towards net zero. While reducing emissions remains the primary goal, SCIS also supports local authorities to evidence the role of climate action in delivering a broader social agenda. The platform and planning approach are used to highlight the co-benefits of climate action such as improving public health, protecting nature, strengthening energy resilience and reducing inequality. These aspects are crucial for ensuring a transition that is both rapid and fair. By collaborating across local authorities, SCIS encourages shared learning, standardises inventory methodologies and develops capacity to speed up implementation and reduce duplicated efforts. 5. ClimateView 5.1. ClimateView is a Swedish technology company that empowers public sector organisations transitioning to net zero. The company started in 2018 when its founders collaborated with the Swedish Government to develop a dynamic online route map to monitor Sweden’s transition to net zero by 2045. 5.2. The ClimateView platform is an interactive data and modelling platform now used by all Scottish local authorities to track progress toward net zero. The platform provides: The greenhouse gas emissions inventory, collated and calculated by SCIS A space to record interventions occurring within the local authority are Built-in modelling tools to explore emissions-reduction pathways A public-facing dashboard that supports engagement and transparency 5.3. The ClimateView platform was procured nationally by the Improvement Service, supported by Scotland Excel, to ensure consistency across Scotland and alignment with national climate policy goals. The Improvement Service also manages contract delivery, with technical support and expertise from the Edinburgh Climate Change 10
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Institute. By using ClimateView, all 32 local authorities now have individual dashboards populated with an emissions inventory that sits behind the platform to support local authority usage, as well as interventions derived from their own climate-related plans. 5.4. In summary, the ClimateView Dashboard provides a live overview of the actions underway within a local authority to reduce area wide emissions, opportunities for future interventions and the progress toward a credible decarbonisation pathway. It presents a variety of possible transitions that could help achieve net zero targets and lists important policies and initiatives that contribute along the way. 5.5. Within the South Lanarkshire context, work on the ClimateView Dashboard to date includes the following: Online and in person familiarisation workshop sessions with council officers, delivered by CSIS and the Council’s sustainability officers Interventions have been drawn from key Council strategies (see 5.6) and input into the South Lanarkshire Dashboard Submission of interventions data as part of the National Interventions Insight, which provides analysis to the Scottish Government and COSLA to help build a national picture that will be used to support policy and decision making SCIS-led workshop with key stakeholder, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, and colleagues from Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services on local transportation projects SCIS-led target setting workshop with Housing and Technical Resources on domestic heat emissions 5.6. South Lanarkshire’s current ClimateView Dashboard now includes over 40 policy interventions, drawn from key Council strategies such as: The Sustainability Development and Climate Change Strategy The Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy The Local Transport Strategy The Local Housing Strategy The Dashboard highlights both the progress made, and the scale of work still required, to meet South Lanarkshire’s contribution to net zero emissions by 2045. 6. Next Steps 6.1. Council officers will continue working alongside SCIS to refine and expand the South Lanarkshire ClimateView Dashboard. As part of the development of the new Council website sustainability pages, it is proposed that a link to a public facing ClimateView Dashboard is included. 6.2. Publishing the Dashboard will be a significant milestone in the Council’s area wide emissions journey. It will support: Public engagement and transparency Local community empowerment Stakeholder engagement Improved understanding of emissions, planned actions and progress across the area. 11
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6.3. The Dashboard will continue to evolve as new interventions are added and progress updates are incorporated. 7. Employee Implications 7.1. The Policy and Performance Team will continue developing and managing the Dashboard in conjunction with relevant Council Resources. The Dashboard will be updated to reflect ongoing action and progress. 8. Financial Implications 8.1. The SCIS is funded 50:50 between the Scottish Government and all 32 local authorities and delivered by the Improvement Service and Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. The local government contribution is agreed by COSLA Leaders with the most recent agreement being at the meeting on 28 November 2025 for financial year 2026-27. South Lanarkshire Council’s allocation for 2025/26 financial year was £28,125. 9. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 9.1. Working with the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service on area wide emissions reduction demonstrates the Council’s commitment to contribute to national emissions targets and to the global sustainable development goals. 10. Other Implications 10.1. Inability to take the necessary action due to funding constraints, to combat climate change, and work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045, thereby contributing to negative and irreversible environmental, social and economic impacts on the council and its residents’ is one of the top risks for the Council. Without a plan in place and a financial plan to support it, then this risk will continue to be one of the Council's top risks. 11. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 11.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy; therefore, no impact assessment is required. 11.2. Consultation has been undertaken with all relevant Council Resources in the preparation of this report. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 1 April 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Fair, open and sustainable We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible 12
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Previous References South Lanarkshire Council Net Zero Route Map - Scope 1 Organisational Emissions, Climate Change and Sustainability Committee meeting 19 March 2025 Carbon Management Year End Report 2023/2024, Climate Change and Sustainability Committee meeting on 9 October 2024 List of Background Papers Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Act 2024 Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022 -2027 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Kathryn McCafferty Carbon Management Officer E-mail: kathryn.mccaferty@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 13
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Power BI Desktop Residential 61.1% Commercial 15.2%Industrial 15.1% Institutional 5.4% 3.2% Agriculture, forestry and fishing This report provides an overview of your area-wide greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 and highlights key trends. SCIS Annual Emissions Inventory Report South Lanarkshire 2023 Change In Emissions 2020-2023 0 200 400 600 800 Sector Sum of emissions (ktCO₂e) Stationary Energy Transportation Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use Waste 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 200 300 400 Sum of emissions (ktCO₂e) Fuel Natural Gas Electricity Unspecified * Gas Oil Kerosene Coal Biomass Heating Other ** An Investigation Into Fuel Usage ▪ In 2023, around 56% of South Lanarkshire’s Stationary Energy emissions came from natural gas use, while about 28% came from electricity. ▪ Heating made up about 64% of total emissions. The vast majority of heating emissions came from natural gas, with a smaller share from electricity and other fuels. ▪ The remaining 36% of emissions were from other, non- heating uses of electricity, natural gas, gas oil, and unspecified fuels (such as for lighting, appliances, and agricultural machinery). Other uses of unspecified fuels refers exclusively to energy used in Industrial processes and settings, which is the third largest source of Stationary Energy emissions. ▪Overall emissions have steadily declined since 2005, led by major cuts in Stationary Energy (down 56%). ▪ Waste emissions have seen the largest percent decrease, achieving an 80% reduction. ▪ Transport emissions have increased slightly overall by around 5%, although with a sharp dip in 2020 at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic [1, 2]. ▪ Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) emissions have decreased by about 23%, though they remain a relatively small share of total emissions. Progress On Emissions Reduction 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 Sum of emissions (ktCO₂e) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use Stationary Energy Transportation Waste ▪Overall emissions fell across Stationary Energy, AFOLU, and Waste sectors between 2020 and 2023. ▪ Stationary Energy saw the largest percent decrease, down about 15% since 2020. ▪ Transport emissions rose by about 26% since 2020 but are down by 0.1% from 2022, indicating that the bounce-back in travel following COVID-19 [1, 2] is likely leveling out. More detail on these sectoral changes is provided in the Sectoral Analysis section of this report. ktCO₂e 703.84 * Unspecified emissions are from large industrial installations and all Industrial uses of coal, gas oil, and biomass. ** Other category covers all non-heating emissions, including those relating to lighting, cooking, appliances, industrial processes, agricultural buildings and machinery. Largest emitting sector in 2023 Stationary Energy ktCO₂e 703.84 Total 2023 emissions for South Lanarkshire ktCO₂e (net) 1,669.88 Total sequestered emissions in 2023 ktCO₂e -232.57 Decrease in emissions since 2022 -1.16% Total 2023 emissions for Scotland 37,422.07 ktCO₂e (net) Decrease in emissions since 2005 -38.77% Residential energy use made up the largest share at around 61%, followed by Commercial at 15%. ▪ Most Residential emissions were linked to natural gas heating, primarily in houses (around 55% of Residential emissions) with a smaller share from flats (14% of emissions). Overall, gas heating made up over two thirds of Residential emissions. ▪ Other electricity use (for lighting, cooking, and appliances) contributed around 16% of total Residential emissions. ▪ Since 2005, Residential gas emissions have declined by around 29%, while emissions from other electricity use have shown a 75% decease. ▪ The Commercial sector mainly emitted from gas heating, which made up 39% of its emissions. Over time, gas heating has remained a persistent source of emissions in the Commercial sector. ▪ Other electricity use (lighting, equipment, and appliances) accounted for around 27% of total Commercial emissions, and electric heating for about 21%. Commercial electricity emissions for heating and other purposes have steadily declined overall since 2005, although both sources have remained relatively stable since 2020. 0 100 200 Figure 3.1: Largest Residential Emissions by Type Sum of emissions (ktCO₂e) Domestic houses heated with gas Residential other electricity use Residential blocks heated with gas 236 67 58 0 10 20 30 40 Figure 3.2: Largest Commercial Emissions by Type Sum of emissions (ktCO₂e) Commercial buildings heated with gas Commercial other electricity use Commercial buildings heated with electricity 41 29 22 Figure 3: Stationary Energy emissions Figure 2: Sectoral emissions between 2020 - 2023Figure 1: Area-wide emissions 2005 - 2023 Figure 4: Emissions by fuel type and end use Figure 3.1: Top 3 Residential emissions sources Figure 3.2: Top 3 Commercial emissions sources Year Key Takeaways Sectoral Analysis 3 15
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Power BI Desktop Diesel HGV 30.5% Petrol cars 22.8% Diesel cars 22.4% Diesel LGV 18.8% Diesel buses 2.7% Waterborne transport 1.1% Petrol motorcycles 0.2% 0 500 1,000 Sum of emissions (ktCO₂e) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Biomass Coal Electricity Gas Oil Kerosene Natural Gas Unspecified * 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 0 1 2 3 4 5 Stationary Energy consumption (GWh) Stationary emissions per person (tCO₂e/person) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Stationary Energy consumption (GWh) Stationary emissions per person (tCO₂e/person) Interventions added to: Intervention Capture Process ClimateView 33 30 Stationary Energy While Stationary Energy emissions continue to decline in South Lanarkshire, the sector remains the largest overall source of emissions (Figure 2). As grid decarbonisation slows, progress in this area will increasingly depend on reducing natural gas use, particularly within Residential homes. South Lanarkshire has already identified several relevant interventions, such as developing a targeted retrofit strategy with property owners (private landlords & owner-occupied), conducting heat network feasibility studies to target future investment opportunities, decarbonising existing communal heating systems, rolling out LED lighting and solar PV installations at various sites, and switching programmed gas boiler replacements to zero emissions heating systems in council housing. Other local authorities with similar Residential footprints have also identified measures that focus on retrofits of council-owned properties, including the installation of air source heat pumps and electric cookers, and prioritising the disconnection of homes from the gas network. Transportation Transport emissions remain a major challenge, as they account for over one third of South Lanarkshire's total emissions and are increasing over time. South Lanarkshire’s current interventions include extending walking and cycling routes across the area, expanding publicly available electric vehicle charging points, and prioritising public transport infrastructure improvements, alongside many additional promising upcoming council and partner projects as outlined in the Draft Local Transport Strategy 2025-2035 [8]. Local authorities with similarly high proportions of emissions from On-road travel within Transportation are pursuing interventions such as promoting apps that support efficient journey planning to reduce mileage for council staff, improving bicycle parking at major transport connections, and developing cycle lanes to intersect with railway stations to enhance multi-modal active travel connectivity. Reducing emissions from heavy and light goods vehicles is a shared challenge for many rural local authorities, given their limited influence in freight transport, but future interventions could look to increase backhaul efficiency. Our Recommended Next Steps: We encourage you to continue adding interventions into the Intervention Capture Process (ICP) and in your ClimateView official boards within the platform. If you would like support with this and/or you would like to know more about other councils' interventions with similar footprints, please reach out to your Local Lead. Key Considerations The considerations discussed below reflect key emissions areas identified in the report. Actions taken by local authorities with similar profiles have been shared to support future planning. We recognise that there will be local interventions SCIS is unaware of and we encourage you to keep adding them in. This report intends to provide an overview of your area-wide greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. (Note: The results are based on the SCIS teams’ interpretation and methodology, which is continually being updated and is subject to future change and improvement. Emissions data and analysis are correct as of October 2025, and Interventions data is updated as of 16 January 2026). A reference sheet has been shared alongside this document defining each sector and with further clarity on some sub-sector categories. Should you have any questions, please contact your Local Lead or email the SCIS team at 'info@climateintelligenceservice.scot'. We are more than happy to discuss details of this report in greater depth. ▪ Emissions from the Transportation sector were primarily (98%) from on-road travel, mainly cars (around 45%) and heavy goods vehicles (about 31%). Diesel heavy and light goods vehicles together made up around half the sector emissions. ▪ Transport emissions have increased over time, which (when paired with major reductions in Stationary Energy emissions) is rapidly closing the gap between the two largest emitting sectors in South Lanarkshire. After a sharp drop in 2020 due to the COVID-19 restrictions [1, 2], emissions have re-bounded in the past three years to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Please note that while aviation is not yet included in this dataset, it may be added in future inventories and reports. ▪ Beyond emissions data, it’s also useful to track sector indicators that show progress in practice. For example, based on South Lanarkshire's stock of licensed vehicles at the end of 2024, electric cars represented approximately 3% and hybrid cars 7% of the car stock [7], showcasing a gradual uptake of lower- carbon vehicles in personal mobility. Change In Fuel Emissions ▪ Emissions from electricity use have fallen by three quarters since 2005, driven by the greening of the grid discussed above. Over the same period, natural gas emissions have dropped by about 34%. Unlike electricity, the natural gas emission factor has barely changed over time (0.185 to 0.183 kgCO₂e per kWh from 2005 to 2023), so reductions in natural gas emissions are almost exclusively linked to lower consumption [6]. ▪ Further progress on natural gas emissions reductions will depend on using less energy or moving away from gas toward low-carbon heating and renewables. ▪ This chart also underscores the dominance of natural gas and electricity as energy sources compared to other fuels, again highlighting the need for decarbonisation efforts to focus on natural gas consumption as a priority. A Note On Energy Consumption ▪ Emissions per person have decreased by 59% since 2005, and continue to decline as evidenced by the trend line in Figure 5. ▪ In contrast, energy use itself has fallen more slowly over the same period. Changes in energy prices also play a role, as lower prices tend to increase consumption [3]. ▪ One key reason for why emissions are reducing faster than consumption is the growth of renewable energy in the National Grid, which has made each unit of electricity cleaner. Between 2005 and 2023, the emission factor of electricity dropped from 0.47 to 0.18 kgCO₂e per kWh, helping to lower overall emissions [4, 5]. However, this does not entail emissions reductions for non-electricity usage. ▪ As the grid becomes greener, further emission cuts will depend less on cleaner electricity and more on reducing total energy use through improved efficiency and behaviour change. ktCO₂e 646.52 * Unspecified emissions are from large industrial installations and all Industrial uses of coal, gas oil, and biomass. Figure 6: Change in emissions from fuel use 2005 - 2023 Figure 7: Transportation emissions Figure 5: Stationary Energy consumption and emissions per person 2005 - 2023 Year Year 1. Progress in reducing emissions in Scotland, March 2024, Climate Change Committee. Available from: https://www.theccc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Progress-in-reducing-emissions-in-Scotland-2023-Report-to-Parliament.pdf 2. UK local and regional greenhouse gas emissions statistics, 2005-2023 Technical Report, July 2025, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Available from: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686554d9e6c3cc9242289453/local-authority-ghg-technical-report-2023.pdf 3. Industrial Energy Price Statistics, September 2025, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/industrial-energy-prices 4. Digest of UK Energy Statistics Annual data for UK, 2023, July 2024, Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/digest-of-uk-energy-statistics-dukes-2024 5. Energy Statistics for Scotland Q4 2023 Figures, March 2024, Scottish Government. Available from: https://www.gov.scot/publications/energy-statistics-for-scotland-q4-2023/ 6. Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2023, June 2023, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2023 7. Vehicle licensing statistics data tables, October 2025, Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tables 8. Local Transport Strategy 2025-2035 Draft, South Lanarkshire Council. Available from: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/18182/draft_local_transport_strategy_2025-2035 References 16
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Date of Meeting: 29 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan 2026/2027 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] agree the Action Plan for the 2026/2027 year of the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy. [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [ (1) that the Council’s Action Plan for 2026/27 for the implementation of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy, as attached in Appendix 1, be approved. s] 3. Background 3.1. The Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022-2027 was approved by the Council on 15 June 2022. The five-year Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy was then approved by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 8 February 2023. The 2026/27 Action Plan is the fourth annual Action Plan under this overarching Plan. 3.2. The Strategy sets out how the Council aims to develop sustainably and tackle the climate change emergency over a five-year period, whilst also providing a broad strategic direction for longer term planning to help deliver on the agreed outcomes and contribute to achieving a longer-term vision. 3.3. Delivery of actions within the Strategy provides the main focus for our sustainable development activity and also enables the Council to fulfil its duties under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003, the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2024 and the Council’s contribution to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 4. Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan 2026/2027 4.1. The Action Plan for the fourth year of implementation of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy (SDCCS) is available in Appendix 1. The Action Plan was produced following extensive consultation with all Council Resources and key services throughout the Council. 4 17
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4.2. The Action Plan is split across 13 main priorities that were agreed as part of the development of the SDCCS. These align with the four key themes of the Council Plan and each action is mapped to one of the four main themes:- People Place and Communities The Natural Environment (Planet) A Green Economy (Planet) 4.3. The Action Plan includes two sections: performance/contextual measures towards the Strategy’s outcomes, and improvement actions for each of the themes within the Strategy. performance measures - providing information on how well the Council is performing against the strategic outcomes in the Strategy contextual measures - providing a health check against outcomes improvement actions - that will be taken during the term of the action plan to respond to the challenges ahead and contribute to meeting the outcomes in the Strategy 4.4. The Action Plan outlines the steps required for each action, the responsible Council Service, and the expected outcomes. Each action is categorised to indicate if it contributes to adaptation, mitigation, or sustainable development. Additionally, a diagram at the beginning of the action plan provides examples of activities classified under mitigation, adaptation, or sustainable development. 5. Monitoring Framework 5.1. Progress of the Action Plan will be reported to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee at Quarter 2 and Quarter 4. The Improve system will continue to be used to gather the progress from services and to produce monitoring reports. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. All Resources are required to contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy to ensure that actions and targets are met. Officers within the Sustainable Development and Climate Change team monitor and report the Council’s progress, however there are officers from all Resources who have responsibility for updating and owning the actions noted within the IMPROVe action plan. 7. Financial Implications 7.1. The actions detailed in the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy and associated Action Plan are funded from existing Resource budgets, however the scale and pace of action needed to meet climate change targets and address the current climate crisis will require significant capital investment and is likely to require external funding and investment. The delivery of the Strategy may help leverage for additional funding and investment; however alternative financing models are also being explored. 18
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8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. The Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy contributes towards the Public Sector Climate Change Duties, the Biodiversity Duty and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 8.2. A full Strategic Environmental Assessment was carried out alongside preparation of the SDCCS. This has ensured a consistency in approach to addressing the climate crisis alongside the ecological emergency. It ensures that the importance of sustainable development is mainstreamed across the Council and promoted to communities and partners. Incorporating this sustainable approach across all Council led policies, plans, programmes and strategies should result in continued environmental benefits for South Lanarkshire and the people who live, work and visit here. 9. Other Implications 9.1. There are no other implications for risk in terms of the information contained within this report. 10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) was carried out on the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy and no adverse impacts were identified. 10.2. The Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy and associated Strategic Environmental Assessment underwent full public consultation for six weeks during February and March 2022. The results from the consultation and the preceding community workshops shaped the vision, themes and priorities of the strategy. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 1 April 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Working with and respecting others Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable Excellent employer We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Our children and young people thrive Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships 19
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Previous References Climate Change and Sustainability Committee report on 31 August 2022 entitled ‘Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022-2027’ Climate Change and Sustainability Committee report on 8 February 2023 entitled Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022 to 2027 Action Plan List of Background Papers The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2017-2022 Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022-2027 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Adam Wallace, Sustainability Adviser Email: adam.wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 20
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Appendix 1 Performance measures and action plan This Action Plan is divided into two parts: part (a) sets out our main performance measures against our outcomes; and part (b) describes the key actions we will take in the coming year to respond to the challenges ahead and improve services and outcomes. Definitions Mitigation – Reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change Adaptation – Reducing or managing impacts of climate change Sustainable Development – Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Mitigation Adaptation Sustainable Development 4 21
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A. How we will measure our performance Priority 1: Contribute to improving health and wellbeing through environmental protection and access to environmental benefits for all Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Number of Environmental Volunteering days 2022 2,000 days CER Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services Sustainable Development Priority 3: Influence change through improving the understanding of sustainable development and the climate emergency across South Lanarkshire Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Number of council employees who have completed the Oracle Fusion Climate Change modules 2025/26 Increase by 5% from previous year CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Encourage schools to achieve Eco-School status 2025/26 Increase by 10% from previous year Education Support Services Sustainable Development Priority 4: Improve affordable, sustainable, and accessible transport options Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Number of trips being made by bike 2025/26 Increase by 1% from previous year CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation 22
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Priority 4: Improve affordable, sustainable, and accessible transport options Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Mode share of school children traveling by active or public transport (Annual national ‘Hands Up’ Survey) 2022 Increase by 1% from previous year CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilience homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Carbon emissions in tonnage for South Lanarkshire: emissions within scope of Local Authority (figures from DESNZ with a 2-year lag) Annual Reduction on previous year (Contextual) CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Per capita: emission within scope of Local Authority (figures from DESNZ with a 2-year lag) Annual Reduction on previous year (Contextual) CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Reduction in the Council’s greenhouse gas emissions 2005-06 Reduce the Council’s greenhouse gas emissions CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Reduce Scope 1 emissions from Council carbon footprint (Council operations i.e. buildings and fossil fuelled fleet) 2024-25 Zero scope 1 emissions by 2038 (National Target adopted by the Council) CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation 23
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilience homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Reduce Scope 2 emissions from Council carbon footprint (electricity) 2024-25 Reduce scope 2 emissions CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Reduce Scope 3 emissions from Council carbon footprint (reporting in line with Scottish Government Guidance) 2024-25 Reduce scope 3 emissions CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Occurrence/reduction of flood events 2022 Reduction on previous year (Contextual) CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Adaptation Secure external funding to help deliver the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change priorities 2024/25 £1m CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development 24
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Priority 6: Improve the availability and access to quality local outdoor spaces and services Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Percentage of streets found to be acceptable during the Local Environmental Audit and Management System (LEAMS) surveys 2021-22 >92.1% CER Grounds Services Sustainable Development Retain Green Flag accreditation at previously nominated parks, expand on this through work with other friends of groups and develop into other categories 2022 3 CER Grounds Services Sustainable Development Priority 12: Lead the transition to a circular economy and improve resource efficiency through responsible consumption and production, and buying and selling of local goods and services Measure Baseline year Target Responsibility Climate change intervention type Percentage of total household waste that is recycled 2022 50% CER Waste Services Mitigation Percentage of household waste sent to landfill 2022 <10% CER Waste Services Mitigation 25
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B. What actions we will take in 2026-27 Priority 1: Contribute to improving health and wellbeing through environmental protection and access to environmental benefits for all Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type Safeguard health by improving and protecting air quality Implement grant funded air quality measures during 2026-2027 to support the Air Quality Action Plan and continue to maintain and publicise both real time and historical air quality monitoring results CER Environmental Health Mitigation Work to remove vacant, derelict and contaminated sites from the Vacant and Derelict Land Register Implement projects approved within the Vacant and Derelict Land Fund framework for 2026-27 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service and CER Environmental Health Adaptation Identify relevant climate hazards, as well as risks and opportunities which affect South Lanarkshire Develop a climate risk register which will steer action planning, decision-making and monitoring in relation to climate change adaptation and resilience activity CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Adaptation 26
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Priority 2: Progress climate justice and ensure the transition to net-zero by 2045 does not exacerbate poverty or inequalities Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type Commission a PHD student from Glasgow Caledonian University to undertake a study to understand the impact of climate change on South Lanarkshire communities to inform interventions essential for facilitating a just transition Complete research and present thesis and accompanying executive summary report to CCS Committee by October 2026 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Work with partners to promote available energy advice and funding support schemes to minimise fuel costs for households The Fuel Poverty Sub-Group will implement an Action Plan to deliver a range of actions that help tackle fuel poverty, including: • Advice and support • Signposting to financial support Fuel Poverty Subgroup Sustainable Development Promote weather-related warnings and advice from national agencies (e.g. Met Office and SEPA) to inform individuals and communities Continue to work with the Council’s Corporate Communications Team to deliver and/or share regional and/or national weather warnings where relevant or appropriate FCR Council Resilience Team Adaptation Work with Lanarkshire Climate Hub to identify existing examples of community impacts and resilience CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Adaptation 27
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Priority 2: Progress climate justice and ensure the transition to net-zero by 2045 does not exacerbate poverty or inequalities Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type Raise awareness of online services for citizens where appropriate, reducing need for travel and to improve service delivery Promote self-care and self- management through increasing the awareness and uptake of telehealth and telecare as part of broadening the options around how health and social care can be delivered Social Work Resources Mitigation and Sustainable Development Priority 3: Influence change through improving the understanding of Sustainable Development and the Climate Emergency across South Lanarkshire Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type Mainstream sustainability and climate literacy learning and development across the Council Promote training and upskilling opportunities relating to climate change and sustainability FCR Learning and Development Team and CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Continue to strengthen learner leadership in climate change and sustainability across learning settings 3– 18 Support Youth Forum activity and learner leadership opportunities across establishments, including delivery of the Conference of Schools Education CQIS Service Sustainable Development Embed Learning for Sustainability across Provide guidance and support to establishments to strengthen curriculum links to Learning for Education CQIS Service Sustainable Development 28
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Priority 3: Influence change through improving the understanding of Sustainable Development and the Climate Emergency across South Lanarkshire Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type learning and teaching in learning settings 3–18 Sustainability and encourage engagement with programmes such as Eco-Schools Provide professional learning to support Learning for Sustainability Deliver professional learning opportunities to support practitioners in embedding Learning for Sustainability across the curriculum Education CQIS Service Sustainable Development Promote and support the use of the Sustainable Learning Settings Self- Evaluation Roadmap across establishments Share and celebrate effective practice within Learning for Sustainability Deliver opportunities for establishments to share effective practice, including the Conference of Schools and Learning for Sustainability events Education CQIS Service Sustainable Development Work with our communities to provide programmes and opportunities to increase sustainability awareness and action Embed Learning for Sustainability into YFCL adult, family and youth learning programmes, supporting learners explore and progress understanding and action towards tackling climate change and developing sustainable practices. Education Youth, Family and Community Learning Service (YFCL) Sustainable Development Provide food growing learning programmes across South Lanarkshire 29
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Priority 3: Influence change through improving the understanding of Sustainable Development and the Climate Emergency across South Lanarkshire Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type Raise awareness about the impact of avoidable food waste and the benefit of composting food waste Collaborate with Corporate Communications to promote the reduction of avoidable food waste and promote the Council’s separate food waste collection service CER Waste Services Mitigation Priority 4: Improve affordable, sustainable, and accessible transport options Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type Encourage active travel by extending our network of walking and cycle routes Deliver walking and cycling projects/schemes in line with agreed 2026-27 capital programme CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation Deliver new and improved low carbon vehicle charging infrastructure Maintain, manage and expand public infrastructure points/hubs in line with the City Region expansion plans and available funding CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation Progress towards decarbonising the fleet of South Lanarkshire Council vehicles Present the updated Fleet Strategy by Q3 2026/27, outlining targets and ambitions to reduce fleet- related emissions CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation Encourage greater use of public transport by working with partners to improve Deliver prioritised improvements to bus and rail infrastructure (e.g. park and ride) in line with available external funding for 2026/27 CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation 30
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Priority 4: Improve affordable, sustainable, and accessible transport options Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver the actions Responsibility Climate change intervention type public transport infrastructure Encourage active travel through delivery of active travel focused projects within South Lanarkshire Deliver non-capital projects and initiatives that support and complement the Council’s capital active travel programme in encouraging the uptake of active travel in South Lanarkshire CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Mitigation Update sustainable travel options within the Council’s employee travel plan Update the existing employee travel plan during 2026/27 with consideration made to sustainable travel choices FCR Personnel Services Mitigation Continue to achieve Cycle Friendly Employer status Ensure that current cycle friendly status facilities at principal building (e.g. HQ, South Vennel) are maintained and promoted, encouraging and enabling staff to actively travel to work, alongside promotion of Cycle to Work Scheme FCR Personnel Services Mitigation 31
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilient homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Reduce South Lanarkshire Council's carbon footprint Develop a Net Zero Route Map for the Council by March 2027 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Present 2025-26 year-end carbon management report to CCS Committee by December 2026 Embed sustainability in the decision-making process in capital projects Consider sustainability as part of the implementation of the country parks masterplans during 2026 - 27 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Ensure sustainability is a priority in the redevelopment of Larkhall Leisure Centre CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Deliver town centre masterplans, strategies, and visioning at a local level Ensure that all town centre development activity has sustainability at its core with reference to relevant policy and strategy including NPF4 CER Economic Development Services Sustainable Development Develop the Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Report Completion and submission of the PBCCD report by 30 November 2026 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development 32
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilient homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Explore funding and finance models for net zero and climate adaptation projects, and engage services to better integrate climate change and sustainable development into finance strategies and reporting, ensuring alignment with long-term sustainability goals Continue to update the Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Group on funding and finance models and examples of good practice CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Work with the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service to support planning and delivery of programmes of area-wide emissions reduction across South Lanarkshire Continue to develop the Climate View area wide emissions dashboard for the South Lanarkshire area CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Mitigation Manage flooding priorities and deliver prioritised actions under the Local Flood Risk Management Plan(s) Deliver prioritised flood protection projects/studies in line with available capital and revenue funding for 2026/27 CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Adaptation Improve resilience of the road network through routine maintenance Review current road maintenance practices to improve climate change resilience through use of alternative methods, materials, and design standards CER Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services Adaptation 33
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilient homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Utilise innovative and new information technologies for environmental benefits Explore sustainable web design to reduce the Council website's carbon footprint FCR IT Services Mitigation Increase the overall energy efficiency of homes and increase the rates of decarbonisation within domestic properties across South Lanarkshire Support homeowners and private landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties through administering and promoting the Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO) and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Schemes HTR Housing Strategy Mitigation Support Registered Social Landlord partners to improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock and take forward opportunities to work jointly to decarbonise heating systems HTR Housing Strategy Mitigation Deliver Housing Investment Programmes to improve the energy efficiency of the Council’s existing homes HTR Property Mitigation Deliver the Council’s affordable housing supply programme to increase the proportion of new, energy efficient homes with clean heating systems HTR Strategy Mitigation 34
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilient homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Develop South Lanarkshire’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan Work with the relevant lead partners to implement the agreed Delivery Plan for 2026/27 HTR Property Mitigation, Adaptation and Sustainable Development Prepare for the introduction of the new Heat in Buildings Bill Develop South Lanarkshire Council’s strategic approach to meeting the new standard following publication of the new Scottish Government legislation HTR Property Mitigation, Adaptation and Sustainable Development Submit the new 10-Year Estates Strategy to Executive Committee for approval in 2026/27 Profile priority investment projects for 2026/27 and 2027/28 for approval. Projects will include, where possible, our net zero ambitions HTR Property Mitigation, Adaptation and Sustainable Development Utilise the Central Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) Programme to deliver energy efficiency improvement projects in Council non- domestic buildings Implement the agreed CEEF delivery plan for 2026/27 HTR Property Mitigation 35
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilient homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Support the delivery of Climate Ready Clyde's (CRC) Adaptation Strategy Continue as an active member of the CRC Local Authority Forum, aligning work with the flagship actions set out in the CRC Concordat and working towards delivery of SLC concordat commitments during 2026/27 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Adaptation Improve understanding of the risks and opportunities that climate change presents to the Council as an organisation Complete a strategic climate change risk and opportunities assessment by March 2027 CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development and Finance Services (Transactions) Adaptation Gather evidence to understand the financial impact of climate change on the Council by March 2027 Benchmark the Council’s performance against Adaptation Scotland’s climate change adaptation maturity levels Undertake an assessment of the Council’s adaptation capability utilising Adaptation Scotland’s Public Sector Benchmarking Framework CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Adaptation Improve efficiencies in waste and recycling collection routes Once the implications of the new Code of Practice are known and approval gained for any service changes, the Service will commence a large-scale rerouting project to CER Waste Services Mitigation 36
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Priority 5: Progress a transition to net-zero, energy efficient and climate resilient homes, buildings and infrastructure, and minimise the unsustainable use of natural resources and regenerate where appropriate Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type improve efficiencies in kerbside refuse and recycling collection Priority 6: Improve the availability and access to quality local outdoor spaces and services Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Ensure national planning policy set out in National Planning Framework 4 in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity and sustainable travel is embedded in decision making process for planning applications and the preparation of the South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 3 Monitor the outcome of the Gatecheck by Scottish Ministers of the Council’s Evidence Report for LDP3 CER Planning Service Sustainable Development Commence work on the preparation of the proposed LDP3 CER Planning Service Sustainable Development Ensure planning guidance on climate mitigation and adaptation and biodiversity produced by the Scottish Government to support implementation of NPF4 is used in decision making on planning applications CER Planning Service Sustainable Development Finalise the local guidance on Planning for Nature being prepared by the Planning Service by Q2 2026/27 CER Planning Service Sustainable Development Prepare an Open Space Strategy Present the Open Space Strategy to Planning Committee for final approval by Q4 2026/27 CER Planning Service Sustainable Development 37
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Priority 7: Empower communities to take climate action and be more environmentally sustainable Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Support the remediation of vacant and derelict land that promotes social and environmental benefits Support Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company in further remediation works in the next phase at Shawfield Phase 2 CER Economic Development Services Adaptation Deliver a robust communications plan for promoting and raising awareness of the sustainability, climate change and adaptation agenda within the South Lanarkshire Council, national and global context Work with the Council’s corporate communications team and the Climate Change and Sustainability Officers Group to develop and deliver climate change and sustainability communications throughout 2026-27. This will include the promotion of key campaigns throughout the year, for example, Climate Week CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Sustainable Development Increase provision of high- quality food growing opportunities on Council land, promote and support other forms of food growing where possible Explore opportunities to develop new food growing opportunities in South Lanarkshire CER Waste and Grounds Strategy HTR Property and Housing Strategy Services Sustainable Development 38
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Priority 8: Take action to allow South Lanarkshire to become a zero-waste society Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Review waste services (infrastructure and collection services) in line with delivering current and future waste legislation (including the Circular Economy) Consider the implications of the mandatory code of practice for household waste and recycling (scheduled for end 2026) on refuse collection services and infrastructure CER Waste Services Mitigation Manage and monitor food waste in schools Continue and expand Facilities-led food waste reduction initiatives across schools, including primary, secondary and early years settings, with a focus on education-led interventions, monitoring participation, and strengthening reporting of outcomes CER Facilities Services and Education Support Services Mitigation Reduce single use plastics in schools Implement and monitor work on reusable or recyclable crockery, cutlery and disposables, supported by education led behaviour change CER Facilities Services and Education Support Services Mitigation Increase recycling in Council properties Expand recycling infrastructure and participation in schools and council headquarters, building on recycling pilots CER Facilities Services and Education Support Services Mitigation Support the transition to a circular economy by increasing the use of recycled equipment Audit and work to increase the use of recycled stock as a percentage of all Equipu activity Social Work Resources Mitigation and Sustainable Development 39
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Priority 9: Enhance, protect, and respect the outdoors and the natural and historic environment Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Make South Lanarkshire a cleaner place to live, work and visit free of litter, fly- tipping and dog waste through progression of actions in the Litter Strategy Continue to progress actions on reducing litter, fly-tipping and dog waste in South Lanarkshire through working with stakeholders, partners and community groups as per the Litter Strategy Action Plan CER Initiatives Officer and Ground Services Manager Sustainable Development Work with external partners to ensure South Lanarkshire’s historic environment is protected and enhanced Consider options for the protection and enhancement of the historic environment as part of Hamilton town centre redevelopment CER Economic Development Services Sustainable Development Consider options for the protection and enhancement of the historic environment as part of the country parks masterplanning process CER Economic Development Services Sustainable Development Priority 10: Conserve, restore and improve biodiversity, and use nature-based solutions in tackling the climate crisis Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Review council use of herbicide with a view to reduce the amount used Continue to look at alternative methods to control weeds and identify further potential trials during 2026-27 CER Ground Services Sustainable Development 40
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Priority 10: Conserve, restore and improve biodiversity, and use nature-based solutions in tackling the climate crisis Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Measure and increase tree canopy cover across South Lanarkshire Continue measuring and assessing existing tree canopy cover, connectivity, and tree equity CER Ground Services Adaptation Continue to develop records of the nature, condition, resilience and management of tree assets on the Council’s Tree Asset Management software (Tree Plotter) Continue identifying and prioritising planting sites on Tree Plotter to increase canopy cover, enhance species diversity, and improve tree equity. Work collaboratively with Clyde Climate Forest partners and the community to deliver the Concordat and Planting pipeline Increase biodiversity and invest in peatlands across South Lanarkshire Participate in the Clyde Peatlands Project to bring about a step change in the scale and rate of peatland restoration across the City Region Countryside and Greenspace Adaptation Work with key partners including Glasgow City Region’s Green Network to identify and establish key habitats to develop the nature network Countryside and Greenspace 41
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Priority 11: Enable a fair transition to a green economy leaving no one behind Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Consider climate change impacts on the Council’s workforce in the workforce plan, including need for green skills Monitor the workforce planning actions identified to reduce the impact of climate change, and identify the need for new or additional skills or knowledge as part of the Resource workforce planning process in 2026/27 FCR Personnel Services/ CER Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service Adaptation Priority 10: Conserve, restore and improve biodiversity, and use nature-based solutions in tackling the climate crisis Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Participate in the delivery of national biodiversity targets highlighted within the Scottish Biodiversity Delivery Plan 2024-2030, where local authorities play a key role in conserving, restoring and reducing threats to biodiversity Countryside and Greenspace Implement new technologies and more sustainable cleaning materials within Council facilities Continue to implement, evaluate and expand the use of sustainable cleaning technologies, materials and equipment across Council facilities, supported by lifecycle management and compliant recycling routes CER Facilities Services Manager Sustainable Development 42
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Priority 11: Enable a fair transition to a green economy leaving no one behind Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Engage with employers to provide workforce up-skilling and re-skilling support to meet the needs of the transition to a green and circular economy Connect with businesses to help them grow and upskill their current workforce to adapt to industry requirements CER Economic Development Services Adaptation Develop a strategic approach to increase the number of young people obtaining the skills to access Green Economy jobs Identify senior phase vocational learning opportunities that prepare young people for the green economy Youth Employability Adaptation Priority 12: Lead the transition to a circular economy and improve resource efficiency through responsible consumption and production, and buying and selling of local goods and services Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Monitor contract management of sustainability factors through the Council’s electronic appraisal process Monitor sustainability measures and KPIs in contracts to ensure sustainability performance and achievement of intended sustainability outcomes FCR Central Procurement Team Sustainable Development Monitor updated approach to whole life costing based on the Sustainable Procurement Toolkit Monitor impact of new approach in consultation with Resources FCR Central Procurement Team Sustainable Development 43
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Priority 12: Lead the transition to a circular economy and improve resource efficiency through responsible consumption and production, and buying and selling of local goods and services Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Consider alignment of waste management practices with circular economy principles Promote recycling and reuse in appropriate Waste focused communication campaigns CER Waste Services Mitigation Priority 13: Support South Lanarkshire’s businesses in the transition to a net-zero economy and helping to ensure they are climate resilient Improvement Actions for 2026-27 Steps we will take to deliver them Responsibility Climate change intervention type Promote the support that is available to businesses for good sustainability outcomes Publicise funding opportunities and share information with businesses for carbon reduction and improved energy performance CER Economic Development Services Sustainable Development Work to support SMEs in accessing wider business support in relation to climate change and net zero, including the circular economy Establish and maintain connections with business support organisations (e.g. Business Gateway Lanarkshire) to build capacity and share knowledge in relation to climate change, net zero and circular economy CER Economic Development Services Sustainable Development Promote the Expert Help programme to SMEs 44
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Date of Meeting: 29 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Glasgow City Region Climate Change Adaptation Concordat 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] seek Climate Change and Sustainability Committee approval for the Council to endorse the updated Glasgow City Region Climate Change Adaptation Concordat (2026–2028), coordinated by Climate Ready Clyde outline the South Lanarkshire Council–specific climate change adaptation actions which align with the above Concordat’s Flagship actions. 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Council endorse Glasgow City Region Climate Change Adaptation Concordat (2026–2028), attached as Appendix 1; and (2) that South Lanarkshire Council specific adaptation actions, as outlined in Appendix 2, which align with the above Concordat’s Flagship actions and support the Concordat delivery, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council is a core member of Climate Ready Clyde (CRC), a cross‑sector regional adaptation partnership bringing together all eight Glasgow City Region local authorities, national agencies, transport bodies and universities. CRC is supported by the Scottish Government and provides the strategic mechanism through which the City Region responds collectively to the impacts of climate change. 3.2. Climate change adaptation differs from mitigation in that it focuses on reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change that are already occurring and are projected to intensify. These impacts include more frequent and severe flooding, storms and heatwaves, with direct consequences for public services, infrastructure, communities, health, and council finances. 3.3. Recent events such as the 2022 heatwave, Storm Babet (2023) and Storm Eowyn (2025) demonstrate that climate impacts are no longer future risks but present‑day challenges. The Council is already experiencing rising costs associated with severe weather, service disruption, and damage to assets. Evidence presented to the Climate 5 45
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Change and Sustainability Committee in November 2025 highlights the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in South Lanarkshire and the associated financial, operational and social impacts. 3.4. The Glasgow City Region Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, presented to the Executive Committee for approval in 2021 and approved by CRC partners in 2022, provides the long‑term strategic framework for adaptation to 2030, setting out 11 interventions and 16 flagship actions. Delivery of this Strategy requires renewed commitment and leadership from local authorities to accelerate progress. 3.5. The Glasgow City Region Climate Change Adaptation Concordat (2026–2028), available at Appendix 1, has been developed by CRC to reaffirm partners’ commitment to collective adaptation action and, critically, to set out clear, time‑bound local authority responsibilities and actions to 2028. This refreshed Concordat reflects a shared acknowledgement across the Region that progress on adaptation to date has been limited and uneven, and that a more coordinated and accountable approach is now essential. By setting out specific actions and reinforcing mutual commitments, the Concordat is intended to reset ambition, unlock more consistent progress across organisations, and ensure the Region is better prepared for escalating climate risks. 3.6. The Concordat aligns with national policy, including the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024–2029 (SNAP3), and supports the Council in meeting its statutory public sector climate change duties under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. 4. South Lanarkshire Council Commitments 4.1. Appendix 2 sets out specific South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) actions for the period 2026–2028 which align with the Concordat Flagship actions and with existing Council strategies, governance structures and work programmes. 4.2. The Council’s commitments focus on building organisational capability and embedding adaptation into core decision‑making, including:- Completion of a Strategic Climate Change Risk Assessment by March 2027, using Adaptation Scotland guidance and aligning with Public Bodies Climate Change Duties and Scottish National Adaptation Plan 3 expectations Development of an associated adaptation action plan informed by the risk assessment Improved use of local and national climate data to inform planning and investment decisions Embedding climate adaptation within Integrated Impact Assessment processes, the Local Development Plan, and strategic and financial planning Identifying and progressing adaptation projects annually through the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Action Plan Building organisational climate literacy and skills through training and awareness‑raising 4.3. Delivery of these actions will be coordinated through existing governance arrangements, including the Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Group, Officers Group, and reporting to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee. 4.4. Endorsement of the Concordat does not introduce new statutory duties but provides a clear and transparent framework for how the Council will meet existing duties and manage escalating climate risks in a planned and coordinated way. 46
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5. Next Steps 5.1. Following approval of the Glasgow City Region Climate Change Adaptation Concordat and SLC Action Plan, the following steps will take place:- Formal endorsement at a Glasgow City Region event hosted by Climate Ready Clyde and the local authority partners Delivery of SLC adaptation actions contained within Appendix 2 in collaboration with the lead services and supporting partners Continued collaboration with Climate Ready Clyde public sector partners to deliver adaptation actions at scale and pace across the Glasgow City Region 6. Employee Implications 6.1. Delivery of the Council’s commitments will require cross‑service engagement and collaboration. Actions will largely be delivered through existing teams and governance structures. 6.2. The Concordat places a strong emphasis on skills development, organisational learning and building internal capacity to understand and respond to climate risks, supporting staff to work more confidently with climate information in decision‑making. 7. Financial Implications 7.1. There are no immediate additional financial commitments arising directly from endorsement of the Concordat. Actions will be progressed within existing budgets and work programmes. 7.2. However, we know that the financial costs of inaction on adaptation are rising and the Strategic Climate Change Risk and Opportunities Assessment will seek to better understand the financial implications of climate change impacts on the organisation. Severe weather events already result in significant self‑insured costs, service disruption and unplanned expenditure. 7.3. South Lanarkshire Council will continue to make an annual contribution to the Climate Ready Clyde partnership in line with agreed terms, met from existing budgets. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. Adaptation is one of the three core duties placed on local authorities under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. Endorsing the Concordat directly supports compliance with these duties and strengthens the Council’s contribution to SNAP3 objectives. 8.2. The actions outlined support protection of communities, infrastructure, services and the natural environment from escalating climate risks, while delivering co‑benefits for health, biodiversity, placemaking and climate justice. 9. Other Implications 9.1. The inability to manage the impacts of climate change and severe weather is identified as a corporate risk for the Council. Endorsing the Concordat and progressing the associated actions provides an important mitigation measure for these risks. 10. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 10.1. The Concordat has been developed through collaboration with all Glasgow City Region local authorities. 10.2. The report does not introduce a new policy or strategy and therefore does not require a separate Integrated Impact Assessment. Adaptation considerations are embedded within existing assessment processes. 47
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Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 1 April 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable Excellent employer We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres People live the healthiest lives possible Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References Glasgow City Region Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, Executive Committee, 21 June 2021 SLC Climate Change Adaptation – Progress Update, 19 March 2025 2025-2026 Action Plan for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy, 19 March 2025 Notice of Motion - South Lanarkshire's Climate Emergency Declaration, South Lanarkshire Council, 1 October 2025 Strategic Climate Change Risk and Opportunities Assessment, Climate Change and Sustainability Committee, 11 November 2025 List of Background Papers Climate Ready Clyde Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan Scottish National Adaptation Plan 3 2024-29 Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Gemma Dodds, Sustainable Development Officer E-mail: gemma.dodds@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 48
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Climate Ready Clyde Concordat Glasgow City Region Local Authorities Climate Ready Clyde Concordat Glasgow City Region Local Authorities 2026-2028 Building a more resilient, prosperous and fairer Glasgow City Region climatereadyclyde.org.uk Image: Levern Water river restoration project, East Renfrewshire 5 49
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2 Introduction Climate Ready Clyde (CRC) is a cross-sector initiative with 12 member organisations committed to pro-actively responding to the risks of climate change and delivering a shared vision, strategy and action plan for a fair, prosperous, sustainable and climate-resilient future for Glasgow City Region (GCR). Increasing extreme weather Sea level rise and coastal erosion Increased likelihood of flooding Heavier winter rainfall and reduced summer rainfall Higher average temperatures, with more frequent and extreme heatwaves Climate change is already affecting our City Region. Such as the 2022 heatwave, the flooding caused by Storm Babet in 2023, and the damage to buildings and infrastructure from Storm Eowyn in 2025. Scotland’s 10 warmest years on record have all occurred since 1997, and over the past decade there has been a 9% increase in Scotland’s annual average rainfall plus a 25% increase in winter average rainfall (Adaptation Scotland, 2025). The changes in climate that we are already experiencing are projected to continue and intensify. Meaning that the Glasgow City Region will experience: 50
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Climate Ready Clyde Concordat Glasgow City Region Local Authorities 3 Since 2012, Climate Ready Clyde members have worked collaboratively to ensure that GCR is prepared for climate change and its impacts, and is supported to adapt in line with a vision of a City Region that flourishes in our changing climate. • The Glasgow City Region Climate Ready Clyde Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment highlights 10 urgent climate risks that pose a significant threat to our society, economy and environment. Including risks to energy, transport and ICT infrastructure from storms, extreme heat and coastal erosion, and risks to NHS estates and business sites due flooding and overheating. • The Glasgow City Region Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, approved by all Climate Ready Clyde member organisations in 2022, set out a comprehensive blueprint that will guide the City Region’s transformation to become climate ready. The Strategy and Action Plan sets out 11 interventions, and 16 flagship actions to collectively achieve this ambition. • Four years into delivery of the Regional Action Plan, an Interim Assessment of Progress highlighted the success of Climate Ready Clyde in catalysing collaboration and ambition on adaptation across GCR but also identified limited progress against 13 flagship actions. New impetus and commitment are now required from all partners to address the climate emergency, with Local Authorities playing a leading role in the co-ordination and delivery of climate mitigation and adaptation action. New ponds in Langfaulds Park, East Dunbartonshire, to prevent flooding of access paths and control flow of water into the drainage network. This Concordat reaffirms the collective commitment of the GCR local authorities to work together to advance climate adaptation delivery and outlines their specific actions and responsibilities between now and 2028. These actions support delivery of the regional Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, as well as local and national priorities and statutory duties. 51
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4 GCR and member local authorities endorse that the benefits of Climate Ready Clyde include: • Enhanced Climate Resilience: Supporting the Glasgow City Region to adapt to climate change risks and hazards such as extreme weather events, flooding, heatwaves and sea- level rise to protect our people, environment and economy, in alignment with Net Zero ambitions. • Place-based adaptation and climate risk mitigation: Delivering practical on-the- ground solutions and actions to reduce regional and local climate risks, protect our public services, businesses and infrastructure and create thriving climate-resilient places and communities. • Economic resilience and prosperity: Reducing the risks to infrastructure, businesses, and communities from climate- related disruptions, proactively reducing the financial burden of future repair and adaptation costs, and identifying new economic opportunities in climate adaptation sectors. • Delivering climate and social justice: Reducing the risks and empowering our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities from the effects of climate change, and ensuring fairness and equity in all our adaptation efforts. • Improved Public Health and Wellbeing: Reducing climate-related health risks such as heat stress, air pollution, and flooding impacts, improving the quality of life for our people. • Nature Restoration and Environmental Protection: Safeguarding our natural ecosystems and biodiversity and actively enhancing our green and blue networks through initiatives such as the Clyde Climate Forest and Clyde Peatlands, and other nature-based climate adaptation solutions. • Collaboration and Partnership: Bringing together public, private, and community sectors to deliver a shared vision for a climate adapted and resilient region including sharing resources, knowledge and expertise as the most cost-effective way of tackling the impacts of climate change. • Policy and Strategic Support and Influence: Influencing and supporting regional and local policy development to integrate climate adaptation and resilience into strategic development and economic strategies. • National and Global Leadership and Investment: Showcasing the Glasgow City Region as a mature place-based regional adaptation partnership and climate action model, attracting positive attention and investment from national and international funders as well as delivering national and regional climate adaptation ambitions. • Monitoring and Evaluation: Maintaining a transparent and robust knowledge and evidence base to monitor progress against climate adaptation, alignment with Net Zero goals and inform decision-making. 52
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Climate Ready Clyde Concordat Glasgow City Region Local Authorities 5 GCR and member local authorities welcome: • The Scottish Government’s support for the Climate Ready Clyde through its inclusion as a case study in Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029, and commitment to supporting regional collaborations driving inclusive, effective and place-based adaptation action across all of Scotland. • The Climate Ready Clyde vision for a climate just, resilient, prosperous and adapted City Region as set out in the Glasgow City Region Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. • The opportunity the regional adaptation partnership provides to deliver our economic, social and environmental aims in a changing climate as well as outcomes from the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework and National Planning Framework 4. • The opportunity to develop and enhance our strategic delivery partnerships with Local Authorities, National Agencies, NGOs, communities, universities, infrastructure operators, businesses and the private sector through the delivery of CRC Flagship Actions. Transformation of Whitefield Pond and Lade, East Dunbartonshire, from a deteriorating asset with erosion and flooding issues into a vibrant aquatic habitat. Long grass and wildflower meadows in South Lanarkshire, to enhance biodiversity, provide habitats for pollinators and reduce disruption through less maintenance. 53
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6 Through the enabling function of the Secretariat, Climate Ready Clyde commits to: • Partnership Co-ordination: Enabling the delivery of the Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan by building the capacity and supporting local authorities in the region to deliver adaptation action collectively and at a local-level through the Local Authority Forum. • Driving forward and enabling the delivery of Flagship Adaptation Actions: Working with the GCR to embed Climate Ready Clyde adaptation ambitions in strategies, delivery and investment plans and supporting CRC partners and climate vulnerable communities to take practical adaptation action. • Communication: Raising the profile and influence of Climate Ready Clyde, in line with the GCR communications and maintaining a close working relationship with complimentary regional partnerships and initiatives. • Exploring and securing new investment and income opportunities: Developing a pipeline of strategic, priority adaptation projects and business cases to attract finance and investment for climate adaptation and climate justice project development and delivery. • Horizon Scanning and Innovation: Maintaining a watching brief on national and global innovation in climate adaptation research and sharing the knowledge, learning and expertise with CRC members. • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: Establishing and implementing an annual progress monitoring framework for the Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, including an evaluation of progress against 16 Flagship Actions, 3 stretch targets, and the wider impact of the strategy for the GCR. South Lanarkshire Tree Wardens planting new trees in a Clyde Climate Forest priority neighbourhood, where canopy cover is low and the area is more vulnerable to climate impacts. Lenzie Moss peatland rehabilitation including damming works, scrub birch removal and peat bog reprofiling. East Dunbartonshire. 54
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Climate Ready Clyde Concordat Glasgow City Region Local Authorities 7 GCR local authorities commit to supporting the delivery of the Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan by: Flagship Action 1: Local authorities in the region working together to build capabilities and deliver collaborative adaptation • Actively participating in the CRC Local Authority Forum. • Collaborating with other Local Authorities to share data, resources, knowledge and best practice expertise related to climate adaptation (in areas such as climate justice, placemaking, flood management, urban planning, energy efficiency, and nature-based solutions). • Raising the profile of climate adaptation, the impacts of climate change, the benefits of adaptation and CRC internally, to secure senior leadership and cross-service buy-in and support. • Prioritising climate adaptation by embedding climate resilience in strategic, operational and finance plans and policies, including local development plans, the Clyde Mission and GCR Regional Spatial Strategy. • Advocating nationally and regionally for increased support and resources for local climate adaptation delivery to protect vulnerable communities, critical services and assets from climate risks. • Reporting annually to CRC on organisational action and progress on climate adaptation action including delivery against Flagship Actions and stretch targets. • Supporting the work and enabling function of the CRC Secretariat through an annual financial contribution, in line with the Terms of Reference. Flagship Action 2: Communities shaping climate-ready places • Maximising opportunities for community involvement in place-based design and project delivery in climate vulnerable communities. Flagship Action 4: Clyde Climate Forest and nature-based solutions • Supporting and enabling the delivery of the Clyde Climate Forest, Green Network and other regional habitat delivery initiatives and nature-based solutions that lessen the impacts of climate change. Flagship Action 12: Regional investment pipeline and adaptation finance lab • Participating in workshops and themed short- term working groups focused on securing funding and investment for climate adaptation and justice project development and delivery. 55
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OFFICIAL Appendix 2 Climate Ready Clyde Concordat Glasgow City Region Local Authorities 2026-2028 South Lanarkshire Council Concordat Commitments As a member of Climate Ready Clyde, South Lanarkshire Council commits to working collaboratively to advance adaptation action within the Glasgow City Region. In addition to the high-level concordat which reaffirms the shared commitment of local authorities, this concordat outlines the specific commitments from South Lanarkshire Council which will support the regional Adaptation Strategy and Action plan. The commitments include actions contained within the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy (2022-2027) and actions which enable capacity building on adaptation within South Lanarkshire Council up to 2028. These are outlined below. Action CRC Regional Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan Flagship Action reference Owner(s) Target Date Engage with colleagues across all Service areas within the Council to identify impacts of previous storm events which can be used as evidence to inform a strategic climate change risk assessment. 1 Lead Services – Enterprise and Sustainable Development, Finance Services (Transactions), Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Group Supported by key officers identified in the stakeholder power mapping exercise. The following Services are deemed high priority input areas: Personnel Services, Communication and Strategy, Grounds Services, Housing and Tech Resource, Roads and Transportation Services, Planning and Regulatory Services, Enterprise and Sustainable Development. 2026 5 59
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OFFICIAL Collate local climate data by carrying out a desktop research exercise to identify relevant data sources available within the Council and from national data sets and identify opportunities to gather new data over the next three years. 1, 12 Lead Services – Enterprise and Sustainable Development Supported by Climate Change and Sustainability Officers Group and key officers identified in the stakeholder power mapping exercise. The following Services are deemed high priority input areas: Personnel Services, Communication and Strategy, Grounds Services, Housing and Tech Resource, Roads and Transportation Services, Planning and Regulatory Services, Enterprise and Sustainable Development. 2026 By March 2027, evaluate climate risks across South Lanarkshire Council by undertaking a strategic climate change risk assessment utilising Adaptation Scotland guidance. 1, 2 Lead Services – Enterprise and Sustainable Development, Finance Services (Transactions), Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Group Supported by key officers identified within each thematic area covered in the risk assessment. All Council Resources will feed into the risk assessment with varying levels of input. 2027 Utilise the findings from the strategic climate change risk assessment to create an adaptation action plan. 6, 4, 2, 1 Lead Services - Enterprise and Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Group and Officers Group Supported by key officers involved in the risk assessment process and engagement across all Council Resources to agree on actions. 2027 Annually engage with officers across the Council to identify adaptation projects and workstream development opportunities for inclusion in the annual Sustainable 1, 2, 4, 12 Lead Services – Enterprise and Sustainable Development, all Council Services 2026-2028 60
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OFFICIAL Development and Climate Change (SDCC) Action Plan to help the Council meet SNAP3 objectives and progress organisation maturity against the Adaptation Scotland Climate Adaptation Capability Framework. Supported by – Climate Change and Sustainability Officers Group and Steering Group, Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub Each year, officers will deliver adaptation projects and actions identified across the Council as outlined in the annual South Lanarkshire Council SDCC Action Plan and provide updates to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee at Q2 and Q4 each year. Examples of some adaptation actions included in the 2025/26 Action Plan: 1. Deliver prioritised flood protection projects/studies in line with available capital and revenue funding for 2025-2026 2. Develop South Lanarkshire’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan, working with the relevant lead partners to implement the agreed Delivery Plan for 2025/26 3. On Council owned or controlled land, continue to identify sites suitable for planting tree assets to improve canopy cover, species diversity and tree equity and continue to develop a masterplan with prioritised delivery plan 4. Participate in the Clyde Peatlands Project to bring about a step change in the scale and rate of peatland restoration across the City Region 1, 2, 4, 12 7 4 4 4 Lead Services – Enterprise and Sustainable Development, all Council Services with actions Supported by – Climate Change and Sustainability Officers Group and Steering Group, Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub 2025-2028 Over the next three years continually review the Council’s Integrated Impact Assessment process to ensure adaptation is 1 Lead Services – Personnel Services, Enterprise and Sustainable Development 2025-2028 61
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OFFICIAL adequately assessed within the process, providing training and guidance to build confidence and climate literacy amongst Council colleagues to support robust assessments of climate change impacts. Over the next three years, progress climate adaptation understanding by identifying skills development opportunities and organising training sessions for colleagues across the Council as well as sign posting internal and external partners to training sessions delivered by Climate Ready Clyde and the Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network and associated partners. 1 Lead Services: Personnel Services, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Supported by Climate Change and Sustainability Officers Group, Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network, Climate Ready Clyde. 2025-2028 By March 2027, in collaboration with colleagues across the Council, utilise available research and internal data sources to complete an assessment of the financial implications to the Council of climate change impacts to understand and evidence the need for investment in adaptation planning and projects. 12 Lead Services: Finance Services – Transactions and Strategy; Community Enterprise Resource – Facilities, Waste, Grounds, Regulatory Services, Road, Fleet and Transportation Services, Enterprise and Sustainable Development; Housing and Technical Resource – Housing and Property Services; Social Work – Care at Homes Services; Education; Climate Change and Sustainability Steering Group Supported by key officers identified within each thematic area covered in the risk assessment 2025-2027 Ensure climate change adaptation and mitigation is adequately embedded in LDP3. 1, 14 Lead Services: Planning and Regulatory Services, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Supported by officers delivering on the following themes - Greenspace, Biodiversity, Roads and Transportation, Corporate Risk, Arboriculture, LHEES, Flooding 2026-2027 62
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Date of Meeting: 29 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire - Net Zero Community Grant Fund 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] inform members of plans to formally launch the Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire Net Zero Community Grant Fund [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the plans for the Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire Net Zero Community Grant Fund, as detailed in this report, be noted. 3. Background 3.1. A key priority of the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy (2022–2027) is to ‘empower communities to take climate action and be more environmentally sustainable’. To facilitate this, the Council launched a climate emergency community grants scheme in January 2022, awarding £340,000 to 108 community climate projects over a 3-year period. The grants scheme was funded by a combination of internal Council funding and UK Shared Prosperity Funding and awarded grants to a range of projects from January 2022 to March 2025. Although the grants scheme is now closed due to lack of available funding, community groups continue to show a strong interest in this type of support. 3.2. The SSE Clyde Wind Farm Fund has been operating since 2009 with an annual income of £1,387,428 in 2024/25. The Fund is administered by the Council on behalf of SSE. The legal agreement with SSE divides the Fund into 70% for the local Community Fund which is reported within the annual Community Benefits report and 30% to the Development Fund. 3.3. The Development Fund has been established to support both local and South Lanarkshire Council wide initiatives with the following key objectives:- Improve and develop local and national supply chains in respect of windfarms Improve and develop renewable energy, recycling and environmentally sustainable industries, businesses and activities. Secure investment, create employment, implement training, promote or secure sustainable development Advance education and employability 6 63
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3.4. The Development Fund currently funds the RISE employability programme across South Lanarkshire to the sum of £200,000 per year and this will continue. With the income to the Development Fund now at £416,000 per year, officers have discussed with SSE proposals to use the Development Fund to introduce a new Net Zero Community Grant Programme within South Lanarkshire. 4. Proposed Grants Programme 4.1. SSE Renewables and the Council have entered into an agreement on the allocation of £450,000 from the Development Fund to a new Council community grant programme operating over a three-year period. The funding will not be tied to specific financial years; it will be distributed as demand requires to allow flexibility for applicants and ensure the best possible projects. The Council programme will be named and promoted as the Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire Net Zero Community Grant Fund. 4.2. The Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire Net Zero Community Grant Fund will be a medium sized net zero grant programme supporting community organisations across South Lanarkshire in delivering locally led climate action and adaptation projects and helping South Lanarkshire achieve a just transition to net zero. Grants will be available on a competitive basis, ranging from £5,000 to £20,000. Applications within this range can receive up to 100% grant funding with no requirement for match funding. Larger applications of over £20,000 will be considered based on merit and need, with awards capped at 70% of the project cost and the requirement for match funding. The fund will be available to capital projects only. 4.3. Grant awards can be made for environmental, sustainability and climate change projects, including energy efficiency, energy generation, renewable energy, start-up costs, special projects, and equipment. Projects must embrace the Council’s climate change, sustainability, and climate adaptation objectives: Improved energy efficiency The use of renewable technology Reduction in the reliance of fossil fuels Increased renewable energy generation Improved air quality Increased climate resilience Improved resource efficiency Increased active travel opportunities Increased/enhanced urban greenspace Improved outdoor access Reduction in waste Supporting the circular economy Adapting to climate change 4.4. Eligible organisations must be not-for-profit, have a constitution and a bank account and aim to benefit South Lanarkshire residents. The Fund will be available South Lanarkshire wide. The Fund will aim to complement local and national funds and can be used as match funding for other grants where match is required. 4.5. Community groups will apply for the grants through the existing Grantvisor Community Grants portal. All applications will undergo an initial enquiry stage, screening to ensure compliance with the funding criteria. Project development and applicant support will 64
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be provided by Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub where needed. The grant programme will operate in line with the South Lanarkshire Grant Policy and Third Sector Fair Funding Agreement. Grants of less than £20,000 will be approved under delegated authority, while grants of over £20,000 will be submitted to the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee for approval. Application appraisal will be carried out by a specialist panel consisting of a South Lanarkshire Council Manager, a Lanarkshire Climate Hub Lead Officer and a VasLan Lead Officer. 4.6. The impact of the programme will be assessed and reported annually to SSE and to both the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee and the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee. The success of the programme will be assessed after three years, with an option to continue and increase funding at the end of three years if deemed a success by both the Council and SSE. 5. Next Steps 5.1. The promotion of the grants programme will be advertised through the Council’s website and social media channels, emails to community groups, community councils, and with the help of community partners. The programme will launch in summer 2026. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. The new grant programme will be managed using existing Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service staff. 6.2. Project support will be delivered through the Lanarkshire Climate Hub. The Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service will continue to engage with Climate Hub and other local groups to ensure that communities across South Lanarkshire are provided with support to realise their ambitions to address the climate emergency. 7. Financial Implications 7.1. There are no additional financial implications for the Council managing the proposed new fund. 8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. ‘The environment and net zero sustainability’ is one of the seven priorities for the Community Benefit Fund agreed at the Community and Enterprise Committee of 6 February 2024. The Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire Net Zero Grant Community Grant Fund will support this priority. 9. Other Implications 9.1. Failure to meet sustainable development and climate change objectives’ is one of the top risks for the council. The proposed grant programme will support community net zero and climate change projects. 9.2. The funds will also assist in delivering the Community Wealth Building aims, in areas such as retaining wealth locally and community ownership. 10. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 10.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function, or strategy and, therefore, no integrated impact assessment is required. 10.2. Consultation has been undertaken with relevant Council Resources and external organisations associated with the establishment of this Fund. 65
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Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 1 April 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Fair, open and sustainable We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Our children and young people thrive Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Previous References Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, 6 February 2024, Renewable Energy Fund Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Report, 4 June 2025, Full Term Report on the Climate Emergency Fund (2021-25) Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, 17 March 2026, Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire - Net Zero Community Grant Fund List of Background Papers Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022-2027 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Kathryn McCafferty, Carbon Management Officer E-mail: kathryn.mccafferty@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 66