Item 14 Appendix 6
West Dunbartonshire Council · 27 September 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS PERIOD END DATE PERIOD 3 Budget Forecast Spend £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 1 Project Life Financials 869 659 76% 869 (0) 0% Current Year Financials 397 0 0% 397 0 0% Project Description Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-29 31-Mar-29 2 Project Life Financials 376 261 0% 376 (0) 0% Current Year Financials 41 0 0% 41 0 0% Project Description Project Manager David Jones/ Julie McGrogan Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 3 Project Life Financials 20,621 19,766 96% 20,308 (313) -2% Current Year Financials 4,222 169 4% 4,222 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 None available at this time Mitigating Action Anticipated Outcome Project delivered within budget and to required specification. Phase 1 of the project was handed over on Monday 18 October 2021, with pupils returning to the new school campus on Wednesday 20 October 2021. Phase 2 handed over on 25th July 2022. Ongoing work to conclude Final Defects and release final retention Note to Sarah. Forecast is required for retention plus any other money to be spent. Also Financial End date needs to be amended to the rention payment date. Thereafter no further payments will be made. Main Issues / Reason for Variance Although there is slippage caused mainly by the academic year starting several months after the financial year the project is still on track to be completed by the planned end date. Mitigating Action None required at this time. Anticipated Outcome Increase the Chromebook ratio for most disadvantaged children. None required at this time. Anticipated Outcome Purchase of AV Equipment for Education. Digital Inclusion Increase the ratio of chrome book devices for most disadvantaged children and families and support for families with remote access. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Purchase of AV Equipment for Education. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance Although there is slippage caused mainly by the academic year starting several months after the financial year the project is still on track to be completed by the planned end date. Mitigating Action 31 July 2023 Budget Details Project Life Financials Spend to Date Variance AV Equipment - Education Schools Estate Improvement Plan Improvement of Schools Estate. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS PERIOD END DATE PERIOD 3 Budget Forecast Spend £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 31 July 2023 Budget Details Project Life Financials Spend to Date Variance 4 Project Life Financials 2,011 2,011 100% 2,011 0 0% Current Year Financials 1,439 12 1% 1,439 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 5 Project Life Financials 750 750 100% 750 0 0% Current Year Financials 112 0 0% 112 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24 Project delivered on time and within budget Choices Programme - to assist young people who require additional support Bringing together Central Support Services which will include relocation of Choices Programme. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2023/24 Main Issues / Reason for Variance Project is complete other than snagging works which can only be completed when school is closed however project end date is still on target. Additional budget required in relation to electrical phasing which was unknown at the time of project inception. Mitigating Action None available at this time. Anticipated Outcome Project delivered within amended timescales. Provision of Capital Funding from Scottish Government to implement free school meal initiative. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Mitigating Action None available at this time. Anticipated Outcome Free School Meals
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS PERIOD END DATE PERIOD 3 Budget Forecast Spend £000 £000 % £000 £000 % 31 July 2023 Budget Details Project Life Financials Spend to Date Variance 6 Project Life Financials 5,508 5,508 100% 5,508 0 0% Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-22 7 Project Life Financials 8,628 8,820 102% 8,820 192 2% Current Year Financials 287 (11) -4% 287 0 0% Project Description Project Manager Michelle Lynn Chief Officer Laura Mason Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2023/24 Mitigating Action None required. Schools Estate Refurbishment Plan Completion of condition surveys has been carried out to identify works required to bring various schools from Condition C to Condition B. Main Issues / Reason for Variance Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2023/234 Mitigating Action None required at this time. Anticipated Outcome The project will be completed to deliver the requirements of the Early Years expansion plans. Anticipated Outcome Project delivered on time and within budget Early Years Early Learning and Childcare Funding Early learning and childcare funding awarded to West Dunbartonshire Council to facilitate the expansion in entitlement to funded ELCC to 1140 hours from August 2020. Planned End Date Forecast End Date Planned End Date Forecast End Date Main Issues / Reason for Variance