Item 15 Appendix 2
West Dunbartonshire Council · 16 September 2026
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Official# West Dunbartonshire Council - Education Appendix 2 General Services Capital 2026/27 Projects that are Off Track at Period 3 Service Project Approved Project Life Cost Revised Project Life Cost Project Life Variance Initial Completion Date Revised Completion Date £000 £000 £000 Education EDUC 5 - Free School Meals Expansion 1,265 1,265 - 31/03/2027 31/03/2028 Project Name: Free School Meals Expansion Project Manager: Michelle Lynn Initial Completion End Date: 31/03/2027 Revised End Date: 31/03/2028 How was this project initially funded: Please Detail any additional funding: Prudential Borrowing Why is the project classified as off track and what has caused the issues identified? What action will be taken to rectify the position? There is no requirement to take any action What are the implications on the actions proposed? Revenue Implications:- Virement Implications:- no implications This budget is proposed to be rephased to 2027/28. Planning permission has been secured and the project is progressing through detailed design, building warrant approvals and site investigations. Due to the complexity of delivering works within an operational school environment, including the need to minimise disruption to pupils and staff, the construction programme and associated expenditure are now expected to fall predominantly within 2027/28. The rephasing aligns the budget with the revised delivery programme and anticipated expenditure profile. Source of Funding: no implications