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Item 9 - People and Technology Delivery Plan 2023-24 Mid Year Progress - REVISED VERSION

West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 November 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer – People and Technology
Corporate Services Committee: 1 November 2023
Subject: People and Technology Delivery Plan 2023/24 - Mid-year Progress
1 Purpose
1.1 This report sets out the mid-year progress of the People and Technology
Delivery Plan 2023/24.
2 Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that Committee notes the progress achieved.
3 Background
3.1 In line with the Strategic Planning & Performance Framework, each Chief
Officer develops an annual Delivery Plan which sets out actions to help deliver
the Strategic Plan and address the performance challenges and service
priorities identified in the planning process. The Plan also provides an
overview of services and resources, including employees and budgets, sets
out the performance indicators (PIs) for monitoring progress and considers the
relevant risks.
3.2 The People and Technology Delivery Plan 2023/24 was presented to
Corporate Services Committee on 24 May 2023 with a commitment to report
mid-year and year-end progress in November 2023 and May 2024
respectively.
4 Main Issues
4.1 Full details of mid-year performance are set out in Appendix 1.
4.1 Of the 17 actions in the Delivery Plan, one has been completed, 15 are
progressing as planned and are on track for completion by 31 March 2024. 
One action has been delayed at the mid-year point, however is still expected
to be achieved by year end.
4.2 Two of the nine performance indicators are monitored quarterly, at the mid-
year point, both PIs have exceeded target. 
5 People Implications
5.1 There are no direct people implications arising from this report.
6 Financial & Procurement Implications
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6.1  There are no direct financial or procurement implications arising from this
report. 
7 Risk Analysis 
7.1  Failure to deliver on the actions assigned to People and Technology may
have a direct impact on the delivery of the Council’s Strategic Plan. It is
essential that remedial action is taken to ensure strategic delivery plans
achieve the commitments detailed and approved. 
8 Equalities Impact Assessment 
8.1  Screening and impact assessments will be carried out on specific activities as
required. 
9 Consultation 
9.1  The delivery plans were developed through consultation with officers from the
strategic service areas. 
10 Strategic Assessment 
10.1  The delivery plans set out actions to support the successful delivery of the
strategic priorities and objectives of the Council. 
Chief Officer: Victoria Rogers
Service Area:  People and Technology
Date:   29 September 2023
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Person to Contact:  Nicola Docherty    
Nicola.docherty@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 
Appendices:  Appendix 1: People and Technology Delivery Plan
2023/24 – Mid-year progress report 
Background Papers: People and Technology Delivery Plan 2023/24 -
Corporate Services Committee, 24 May 2023  
Strategic Planning & Performance Framework 2022/27   
Wards Affected: All