Item 12 - Flourishing DIG Report
West Dunbartonshire Council · 19 February 2026
Back to Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board — 19 February 2026 and its agenda
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Management Board Meeting Development and Improvement Groups (DIGs): Highlights and Issues Report FOR INFORMATION ONLY x FOR DECISION Name of DIG Flourishing Delivery and Improvement Group (DIG). Date of report February 2026 Name and email of lead contact Gail Macfarlane Gail.macfarlane@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting Work is still ongoing in relation to new actions and the Terms of Reference for the group. This will finalise for the next meeting for discussion and approval. The new actions will consider the feedback from the partners and workshop engagement. Members of the group are to consider any new actions and bring to next board for discussion. There was a lengthy discussion on green growth and indicative milestones and consideration of each partners role to maximise opportunities for residents to be fit for the future employment opportunities. There was also discussion on the Child Poverty Update Report and the role of the DIG to develop actions that contribute to lifting families out of poverty. There were the usual 3 key updates on employability, regeneration and city region. This led to discussion on funding challenges/opportunities. Partner updates included the following: Launch of local innovation centres. Private and third sector businesses/organisations would be eligible if they can demonstrate social benefits. Innovative development programme for supporting apprentices. Free at point of use for businesses. ITEM 12
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The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland Skills Group have undertaken a consultation with local employers. Members to consider opportunity for West Dunbartonshire. Golden Jubilee advised progressing foundation modern apprenticeships with discussion taking place with Strathclyde University and Glasgow University regarding the concept of a Civic University and their role in West Dunbartonshire. Considering how to promote STEM activities and link with local partners. Development of Social based community facility and will look at homework club at Golden Jubilee to support attainment. New regional skill assessment set developed and to be considered by partners. Discussion on an employability event to be held. 2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed The action plan is being developed by the partnership and discussion ongoing to ensure there are actions and milestones that will align to the required outcomes. Discussion on external funding and any risk to activities being undertaken, ongoing discussion to take place. 3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting Continue the review of the draft action plan to finalise actions and milestones
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4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? N/A 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share