Item 9 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 25 February 2026
Back to Housing & Communities Committee — 25 February 2026 and its agenda
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Housing Emergency Declaration Action Plan January 2026 Icon Name 1 - Deliver and maintain More Homes - West Dunbartonshire approach to the delivery of affordable housing. Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Issue letter to the housing minister highlight the Housing Emergency declaration and requesting that the full AHSP is restored. 30-Aug-2024 Yes Highlight within SHIP and Programming Process the impacts of cuts to the AHSP 31-Oct-2024 Yes Participate in a number of Member and Officer groups and influence agenda to maximise AHSP budget settlement 31-Mar-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 001 Continue to lobby SG for increase in AHSP funding in partnership with COSLA/SOLACE/ ALACHO 31-Mar- 2025 Review impact of discussions with Scottish Government 31-Mar-2025 Yes John Kerr Presentation to West Dunbartonshire Strategic Housing Providers Forum 30-Aug-2024 Yes Carry out prioritisation exercise 21-Oct-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 002 Refresh Strategic Housing Investment Plan to ensure the delivery of new homes to meet acute housing need in West Dunbartonshire 29-Nov- 2024 Draft SHIP approved by More Homes Project Board 31-Oct-2024 Yes John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 003 Deliver new Strategic Housing Investment Plan 31-Oct- 2024 Jamie Dockery ITEM 9 - APPENDIX 1
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To H/HEDAP/2024/ 004 Deliver the Council's approved new build programme for 24/25 helping meet the identified housing need. 01-Mar- 2025 Dawn Conner SHIP to be prepared and draft submitted to the Scottish Government by October 31 31-Oct-2024 Yes Develop and acquire More Homes Project Board approval for proposal to ensure the acceleration and prioritisation of new home delivery. 31-Dec-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 005 Examine ways to accelerate new build delivery considering housing emergency declaration 31-Dec- 2024 Develop revised Strategic Local Programme in partnership with Scottish Government Yes John Kerr Year-end total buybacks Yes 17 buy backs completed so far, this financial year (11 Larger properties 3 bed + & 6 non-larger 1 & 2 beds) We have a further 8 under offer awaiting completion (2 Larger properties 3 bed + & 6 non-larger 1 & 2 beds) Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 006 Scale up and extend the Buy Back Scheme to meet the key housing demand factors including the provision of temporary accommodation 31-Mar- 2025 We have completed 13 buy backs so far in this financial year, with another 9 properties under offer, awaiting completion. 7 of these properties have been let so far, with 4 of the lets going to homeless applicants. 31-Mar-2025 Yes Laura Hanna Participate in Housing Investment task force discussions 25-Sep-2024 Yes Continue to develop own proposals in partnership with external agencies and potential investors 31-Mar-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 007 Explore innovative housing investment and partnership models to maximise housing investment approaches 31-Mar- 2026 Proposal paper to More Homes Project Board to define policy 31-Mar-2025 No John Kerr
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To H/HEDAP/2024/ 008 In partnership with the Scottish Government review the planning and consenting system considering the national housing emergency to increase the scale and pace of development across all tenures 28-Feb- 2025 actions from the meeting - attended by chief planning officer 28-Feb-2025 Yes Michael Mulgrew Detail development priorities within SHIP 31-Oct-2024 Yes Housing Development Service design to be completed 30-Sep-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 009 Review HRA resource allocation across the Council to help facilitate/deliver new build programme 28-Feb- 2026 Bring forward any actions to help increase the new build programme 28-Feb-2025 No John Kerr Approval for Gilmour Avenue modular development 25-Sep-2024 Yes Develop revised approach based on review and share with development partners 31-Dec-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 010 Explore an approach to develop modular and other forms of innovative housing by working in partnership with other housing providers 31-Mar- 2026 Review Gilmour Avenue development on completion 31-Mar-2025 No John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 011 Examine the capacity of the HRA to deliver agreed 29-Aug- 2025 review for 2024/25 31-Mar-2025 Yes Peter Barry
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To housing ambitions Participation in Scottish Government trawl process 30-Sep-2024 Yes Special More Homes Board scheduled for November to look at the opportunities with other service departments (now Housing Summitt). 28-Feb-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 012 Engage with public and private sector landowners to increase the HRA landbank and support development in line with the refreshed Strategic Housing Investment Plan 31-Mar- 2025 Plan agreed at More Homes Board to inform delivery plans for 2026/27 12-Mar-2026 No John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 013 Review Affordable Housing Design Standard 31-May- 2026 Review plan in parallel with existing standards framework 31-May-2026 No John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 014 Increase provision of Mid- Market Rent properties as a viable housing option for homeless and housing applicants 31-Dec- 2026 As Strategic housing authority collaborate with a number of developing housing association to look at the inclusion of MMR properties as an addition to the Strategic Housing Investment Plan 31-Dec-2026 No John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 062 Refresh Housing Needs and Demand Assessment (HNDA) within a local WDC perspective 30-Jun- 2026 Prioritise the use of local systems to determine wider housing need and demand requirements 30-Jun-2026 No John Kerr; Claire McKay H/HEDAP/2024/ 063 Carry out a 31-Aug- 2026 31-Aug-2026 Jamie Dockery; Michael Mulgrew
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To review of planning design standards (Housing development and planning) Icon Name 2 - Make Best Use of Existing Stock Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To H/HEDAP/2024/ 015 Continue to Improve our approach to empty council homes with a strengthened focus on reducing void time and letting longer term empty homes and negating any use of unsuitable accommodation. 31-Dec- 2024 Continue to Improve our approach to empty council homes 31-Dec-2024 Yes Craig Wilson Implement and monitor measures to improve the control and generation of non-essential repairs. 30-Aug-2024 Yes Based on performance and progress made on reducing the number of empty homes agree to continue to monitor and postpone any decision on a fixed term moratorium. 27-Sep-2024 Yes Continue to implement improvement actions in the void management improvement plan including increasing productivity and reducing the average cost to bring an empty home back to the Councils' relet standard. 29-Nov-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 016 Consider a fixed term moratorium on non-essential housing repairs to focus activity around bring empty homes back into use 20-Dec- 2024 Craig Wilson
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Review evidence to make final decision on a 3-month (last quarter of 2024/2025) moratorium on non-essential housing repairs to focus resources on the repair of the Councils' housing properties. 13-Dec-2024 Yes Complete review of referral/communication processes between void team and Helptomove 30-Sep-2024 Yes Engage with Consumer Scotland to discuss problems encountered and provide case studies to support national focus on holding energy companies accountable to resolve meter issues more efficiently 30-Sep-2024 Yes Introduce new report from help the move to identify move ins with no end date meter readings to enable more accurate billing information 30-Sep-2024 Yes Introduce weekly monitoring report for support worker to track progress of complex meter issues and update to teams 30-Sep-2024 Yes Review liaison arrangements with Helpthemove ensuring appropriate representation to input to operational challenges 30-Sep-2024 Yes Develop escalation process with helpthemove on more problematic meter problems 31-Oct-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 017 Develop a process including exploring potential partnering arrangements to address lengthy delays by energy suppliers in the reletting process. 31-Dec- 2025 Explore other providers to establish if can provide additional support to helpthemove arrangements Yes Nicola Pettigrew Seek HACC approval of new strategy - aim to bring 25 properties per year back into use 30-Nov-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 018 Accelerate the reduction of private sector empty homes by delivering a new Long Term Empty Homes Strategy 31-Mar- 2025 Review numbers of empty homes brough back into use at end of current financial year 31-Mar-2025 Yes Karen Rae Carry put early consultation with tenants to inform revised Repairs Policy and ensure tenant priorities are delivered. 30-Jun-2024 Yes HRA Value for Money Group to develop revised Repairs Policy which will meets tenant priorities and reflects input from key stakeholders. 31-Aug-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 019 Deliver with tenant representatives a new repairs policy 30-Nov- 2024 20-Nov-2024 Yes Stefan Kristmanns
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Seek approval for revised Repairs Policy from Housing and Communities Committee November 2024. H/HEDAP/2024/ 020 Ensure new repairs policy achieves key objectives 30-Nov- 2024 Ensure new repairs policy achieves key objectives 30-Nov-2024 Yes Craig Wilson Review and agree the new 70% allocation to transfer applicants for all new builds 30-Aug-2024 Yes new media/drive for downsizing etc 16-Feb-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 021 Review and promote Allocations Policy flexibilities and enhanced Transfer Incentive Scheme linked to the review of the Housing Allocations approach 31-Mar- 2025 Review current transfer incentive scheme 28-Feb-2025 Yes Claire McKay Introduce notification to Repair and Maintenance Manager on voids properties due for return on back of transfer move in advance of sign-up 30-Sep-2024 Yes Introduce robust pre-allocation house assessments process which embeds ongoing discussions with Building Services to highlight condition of voids and recharges as required 30-Sep-2024 Yes Introduced homeless liaison meetings in advance handover dates to identify existing WDC tenants with open homeless case 30-Sep-2024 Yes Prepare lettings initiative action plan 30-Sep-2024 Yes Identify properties for each quota and engage with relevant teams to finalise 31-Oct-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 022 Actively introduce a pre letting process initially linked to the transfer led allocation process for new build social housing 27-Mar- 2026 Review house assessment form to ensure capturing relevant information via HO mobile app 26-Mar-2026 No Nicola Pettigrew Project board to agree options for HACC following all feasibility studies and financial reviews Linked to action H/RRTP/19-24/064 31-Mar-2025 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 023 Deliver the recommendation 31-Mar- 2026 Claire McKay
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To HACC approval on options 30-Nov-2025 Yes Carry out procurement exercise to meet new needs and options agreed 28-Feb-2026 Nos from the Supported Housing Review bring future updates decisions to Feb/May HACC 30-Mar-2026 No Establish project plan and resource requirement 30-Nov-2024 Yes Initial Report findings to be presented and recommendations agreed at Better Homes Project Board 31-Mar-2026 No Stock assessment to be undertaken against key technical and operational indicators to assess performance 31-Mar-2026 No Finding to inform refreshed Housing Asset Management Strategy which will be presented to August Housing and Communities Committee 07-May-2026 No H/HEDAP/2024/ 024 Carry out a comprehensive assessment of our housing stock to ensure it can deliver the key priorities within the Local Housing Strategy 31-May- 2026 Implementation Plan including the focused regeneration initiatives to be led by Housing Development Co-ordinator (Better Homes) 31-May-2026 No Jackie McRory 1000 Homes 31-Oct-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 025 Continue to roll out our approach to address condensation, dampness and mould within our homes through the use of smart technology that strengthens housing management 31-Mar- 2025 2000 homes 31-Mar-2025 Yes Emily Dorrian Initial Proposal developed 18-Oct-2024 Yes The initial introduction of 2 new compliance roles to be managed within the housing service and dedicated to HRA properties (phase 1) 28-Feb-2025 Yes Review of planned approach with tenant representatives and paper to be submitted to Better Homes Board in April regarding a potential Phase 2 to ensure compliance requirements are met 30-Sep-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 026 Deliver new proactive approach to ensure our housing stock continues to meet all statutory 01-Jul- 2026 John Kerr
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To compliance requirements Implementation of Phase 1 29-May-2026 No Obtain baseline data to support VFM in promoting mutual exchange options with applicants 30-Sep-2024 Yes Review functionality and best practice with Home Swapper 30-Sep-2024 Yes Introduce quarterly marketing information via social media, tenants news to maximise awareness 28-Feb-2025 Yes Complete marketing awareness campaign to increase use of home swapper 31-Mar-2025 Yes Add link to online housing application form to direct to home swapper and increase uptake 30-Apr-2025 Yes targeted campaign - news article highlighting how easy text transfer applicants with no housing need access Facebook groups to link with home swapper 31-May-2025 Yes Identify additional resource required to support home swapper back admin functions required 31-Oct-2025 Yes Ensure resource is in place - modern apprentice 30-Apr-2026 No H/HEDAP/2024/ 027 Maximise use of Home Swapper to meet rehousing need of transfer applicants 29-May- 2026 Review VFM annual costing of home swapper and consider if in-house platform could be developed (similar to rent insights approach) 22-May-2026 No Nicola Pettigrew Gather all information on all leases for an overview 30-Nov-2024 Yes Review all leases and decide whether best use of housing stock 31-Jul-2025 Yes begin consultation/actions to end any leases we no longer think appropriate - report to HIB 28-Nov-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 028 Review of all current lease agreements within context of housing emergency (e.g., Safe as Houses scatter flats and impact on generating homelessness) 31-Mar- 2026 Bring final updates/decisions to HIB to sign off 28-Mar-2026 No John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 029 Deliver housing Capital Investment Programme to ensure all 31-Mar- 2025 31-Mar-2025 Yes Alan Young
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To homes meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard H/HEDAP/2024/ 030 Maximise the use of existing housing systems to support effective stock management 31-Mar- 2026 Review and introduction of new asset management database 31-Mar-2026 No Graham Watters Agree baseline principles in terms of the scheme 31-Oct-2025 Yes Explore options for a common mutual exchange WDC wide scheme 31-Mar-2026 No Explore options of a common downsizing scheme for social landlords in west Dunbartonshire 31-Mar-2026 No H/HEDAP/2024/ 064 Explore establishing a common downsizing WDC wide scheme and a mutual exchange site 31-Mar- 2026 Explore requirements of a dedicated resource to facilitate increased numbers if downsizers and mutual exchanges 31-Mar-2026 No Claire McKay Icon Name 3: Enhancing housing access & prevention of homelessness Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Review current information on different platforms 31-Oct-2025 Yes explore option of stock and turnover tool being added to the public 06-Feb-2026 Yes H/HEADP/2024/ 065 Carry out a communications audit to ensure tenants and services fully informed on housing availability in WDC 31-Mar- 2026 create a briefing and offer to attend services team meetings to discuss housing in WDC 31-Mar-2026 No Claire McKay
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To H/HEDAP/2024/ 031 Develop and implement transfer led approach to new build housing allocations 31-Aug- 2024 Committee Approval in place and ensure ongoing tenant support 30-Aug-2024 Yes John Kerr Set up meeting with all seniors management from both HSCP and Housing/Homeless to take forward discussions 29-Nov-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 032 Strengthen strategic leadership approach with HSCP regarding housing emergency 30-Jun- 2025 Follow up actions from joint meeting 25-Apr-2025 Yes Peter Barry; Margaret- Jane Cardno set up new meeting of the housing bill group now Bill is through stage 1 30-Oct-2024 Yes Discuss options for task force - link to timeline for the bill 29-Nov-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 033 Establish a Task Force approach to engage public bodies to promote prevention measures linked to the Housing (Scotland) Bill 31-Mar- 2026 Develop West Dunbartonshire approach 31-Mar-2026 No John Kerr Finalise draft of strategy following consultation (Aug until Dec) 31-Dec-2024 Yes Seek HACC approval of new strategy 28-Feb-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 034 Develop a new refreshed strategic approach to the prevention of homelessness through the delivery of a Housing Solutions Strategy 01-Apr- 2025 Embed and deliver new strategy 01-Apr-2025 Yes Claire McKay VAWG partnership supportive of action H/HEDAP/2024/038 but will be carrying out a self-assessment of the group where Prevention will be a key element 30-Nov-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 035 In partnership with 31-Dec- 2024 Claire McKay
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Violence Against Women Partnership deliver a refreshed focus on preventing negative housing situations as a result of domestic abuse. deliver action H/HEDAP/2024/038 31-Dec-2024 Yes Service redesign Principles and staff consultative exercise undertaken 31-Dec-2026 Yes Job evaluation 31-Jan-2026 No Direct Matches & Matching Pools and Expressions of Interest 28-Feb-2026 No H/HEDAP/2024/ 035a Full implement the introduction of the Housing Solutions Service following on from the Homelessness Service redesign 30-May- 2026 Service Rebranding Action List 31-Mar-2026 No Joanne Sutherland Agree in principle online form and tweak to ensure all aspects covered 30-Sep-2024 Yes RSL to seek Committee approval on form before being finalised 30-Nov-2024 Yes Agree data sharing agreement and Information to be used on the website for all involved and link 13-Jun-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 036 In partnership with local RSLs develop and implement a common application form for all social housing providers in West Dunbartonshire as part of the development of a Common Housing Register 17-Oct- 2025 Agree Launch online form 01-Oct-2025 Yes Claire McKay this is linked to Action 48 being achieved first 31-Oct-2024 Yes Joanne Sutherland
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Delivery of stock sheet training and Team Leader Support/shadowing in interviews. 28-Feb-2025 Yes Development and trial of Housing Solutions paperwork and personal housing plan. 28-Feb-2025 Yes Completion to module 6 housing options toolkit for all casework staff 18-Aug-2025 Yes Housing Options Survey and presentation to all casework staff 31-Dec-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 037 Introduce a comprehensive housing options interviews at application stage to manage demand and options 31-Mar- 2026 Review process once new structure in place 31-Mar-2026 No Decision paper for Housing Improvement Board to agree the extent of the review 31-Aug-2024 Yes meeting of Co-ordinators to agree the remit 30-Sep-2024 Yes new paper to HIB agreeing new proposals of the remit 31-Dec-2024 Yes update guidance and relevant policies on agreed remit 31-Dec-2024 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 038 Review remit of Housing Allocations Panel to reflect a homelessness prevention perspective (domestic, at risk, others that would otherwise present) 31-Jan- 2025 communicate and update new remit to all staff 31-Jan-2025 Yes Claire McKay Review current open Homeless cases with children 06-Dec-2024 Yes Joint meeting between Homelessness and Housing operations focusing cases who do not have an offer 20-Dec-2024 Yes following on identify any new processes to be implemented and rolled out to help continually reduce times children spend in temporary accommodation 31-Jan-2025 Yes Using additional Temporary accommodation funds to focus on acquisitions for those households in temp with children waiting on offers 06-Apr-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 039 Deliver a refreshed process which will ensure that time in minimised for children in all forms of temporary accommodation 31-Aug- 2025 ongoing monthly monitoring of numbers to review and maximise offers 31-Jul-2025 Yes Claire McKay Carry out recent research around stigma and homeless with view to creating further actions to take forward 20-Dec-2024 Yes Liaise with WDC comms team on appropriate campaign actions 31-Jan-2025 Yes 03-Feb-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 040 Design and deliver a dynamic public awareness campaign 31-Mar- 2026 Donna Kirkwood; Mayra Nunes
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Review WDC homeless webpage content to ensure appropriate language/images used around homelessness. Identify positive case studies detailing household circumstances and support provided by WDC to resolve homelessness to highlight help available and realities of homelessness. 31-Mar-2025 Yesfocused on the realities of homelessness and housing need Prepare articles for Housing News, include positive case studies and advice around homelessness 31-Mar-2026 No H/HEDAP/2024/ 041 Review of Pathway 1 cases (i.e., those homeless but not in temporary accommodation) over 6 months to assess if in stable accommodation (and close if this is confirmed) 30-Apr- 2025 295 homeless applications where temporary accommodation wasn’t required, 198 cases closed when applicants given a housing outcome. 86 cases closed no housing outcome. Most common; asked to leave, fleeing domestic violence and relationship breakdowns. Yes Joanne Sutherland Linked to action 48 being achieved first 31-Oct-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 042 Introduce a consistent assessment of housing and support needs regardless of if a tenant or presenting as homeless 31-Dec- 2025 review support process once new housing solutions services are rolled out 30-Sep-2025 Yes Claire McKay; Joanne Sutherland Develop new job profile to meet changing requirements 31-Aug-2025 Yes Recruitment of new co-ordinator required to take forward 31-Mar-2026 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 043 Develop and implement a new approach to resettlement and humanitarian schemes 31-May- 2026 New co-ordinator to review current approach 31-May-2026 Claire McKay
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To H/HEDAP/2024/ 044 Minimise and eradicate the use of unsuitable accommodation for homeless households 31-Mar- 2025 Continue with monthly analysis of placements in unsuitable accommodation and breaches of UAO. 31-Mar-2025 Yes Joanne Sutherland Objective 1 - whole system approach 27-Apr-2025 Yes Objective 2 - rapid rehousing (16 weeks) 27-Apr-2025 Yes Objective 3 - interim housing options 27-Apr-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 045 Deliver the outcomes of the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan 30-Apr- 2025 Objective 4 - housing first 27-Apr-2025 Yes Claire McKay Linked to Action 48 being achieved first 31-Oct-2024 Yes review in line with decrease of pathway 1 and increased need to for temp 13-Apr-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 046 Explore expanding a homelessness prevention approach and better managed demand for temporary accommodation 31-Mar- 2026 Prevention workshops (young people/DV) to take place with casework 27-Mar-2026 No Joanne Sutherland Action 48 needs achieved first 31-Oct-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 047 Introduce a "Mediation First" approach to housing applications for 16–19-year-olds (as a homelessness prevention approach) 31-Mar- 2026 Restructure - once in place and introduction of youth specialist team put process in place 31-Mar-2026 No Joanne Sutherland actions 37, 42, 46 and 47 can then follow on from this action if achieved 31-Oct-2024 Yes prepare a paper/proposal on option for consideration to take to the access to housing meeting 06-Nov-2025 Yes Paper on the possible vision to be taken to Access to Housing Group in Oct 25 28-Nov-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 048 Implement a ‘One Door’ preventative housing access system under one service to 30-Jun- 2026 John Kerr
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Agree principles relating to new one door housing access system aligned to the new Housing Solutions service 17-Apr-2026 Noprepare for new prevention duties. Develop implementation plan 15-May-2026 No review current provision 31-Mar-2025 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 049 Upscale the Housing First programme through collaborative commissioning 31-Mar- 2026 Take forward actions agreed following HSCP meeting 31-Mar-2026 No Claire McKay H/HEDAP/2024/ 050 Deliver and implement in partnership with RSL a Common Housing Register for West Dunbartonshire 31-Mar- 2027 Deliver and implement in partnership with RSL a Common Housing Register for West Dunbartonshire 31-Mar-2027 No Claire McKay Review current information available to the public 08-Aug-2025 Yes create a project plan following the review of information on our webpages 12-Oct-2025 Yes H/HEDAP/2024/ 065 Carry out communication audit to help manage current and future tenants’ and partners expectations better on housing availability 01-Apr- 2026 Make contact with other partners to provide better understood housing information 31--Mar-2026 No Donna Kirkwood; Claire McKay Contact other LAs with supported lodgings 06-Mar-2026 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 066 Include exploring use of supported lodging whilst reviewing different temporary accommodation for young people 01-Apr- 2026 Review feasibility following staff restructure 06-Mar-2026 No Claire McKay; Mayra Nunes John Kerr
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Carry out modelling reviewing backlog, expected demand and turnover with a view to reducing current letting ask 30-Apr-2025 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 067 Review housing allocation % to households who experience homelessness 01-May- 2025 Seek HIB approval and ask RSL to match 01-May-2025 Yes Icon Name 4: Strengthen the Financial viability and capacity of the Housing Revenue Account and associated Housing and Homelessness budgets Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Building services action plan created 31-Oct-2024 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 051 Complete the review of Building Services Repairs and Maintenance service costs to deliver immediate efficiencies to the HRA 31-Mar- 2025 Deliver action plan - include service efficiencies 31-Mar-2025 Yes Craig Wilson H/HEDAP/2024/ 052 Explore innovative housing investment and partnership models to maximise housing investment approaches 30-Nov- 2026 Develop a local plan to take forward an element of the Housing Investment Task Force recommendations. 30-Nov-2026 No John Kerr Peter Barry
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To Agreement made in 24/25 CFO agreed to full whole system review of HRA payments that will begin once Year end work completed in 2025. 31-Mar-2025 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 053 Carry out review of HRA contributions to other non- housing Council service areas 31-Mar- 2026 take forward actions following whole system review of all HRA payments by Chief Finance Officer 31-Mar-2026 No H/HEDAP/2024/ 054 Examine the capacity of the HRA and the Council's General Fund to deliver agreed housing ambitions 30-Jun- 2025 further review this action has been closed as linked to action 53 31-Mar-2025 Yes Peter Barry H/HEDAP/2024/ 055 Develop a 3-year rental strategy in partnership with tenants to ensure tenant priorities and strategic housing ambitions can be delivered 30-Nov- 2026 Following the delivery of refreshed housing revenue account business plan examine the introduction of a multi- year rental and investment strategy. 30-Nov-2026 No Stefan Kristmanns several actions part of the review already taken place saving money 31-Mar-2025 YesH/HEDAP/2024/ 056 Review Building Services structures and external contractors to ensure best value 31-Dec- 2025 Last actions as part of the review to be taken forward 30-Nov-2025 Yes Peter Barry; Craig Wilson H/HEDAP/2024/ 057 Working with other local authority 31-Mar- 2025 Joint work with COSLA 01-Mar-2025 Yes Claire McKay
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To partner re- examine housing finance position in Scotland to promote the delivery of new social housing including the treatment of historic HRA Capital Debt H/HEDAP/2024/ 058 Review homelessness services funding with aim of being able to reduce level of unsuitable temporary accommodation. 31-Dec- 2026 Review to be undertaken to inform budget provision from 2027/28 31-Dec-2026 No John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 059 Develop a refreshed funding delivery model for the delivery of new housing in light of increased borrowing levels exploring increased grant benchmark levels 09-May- 2025 take paper to more homes board for approval on the viability of new agreed benchmarking (£120K) 30-Apr-2025 Yes John Kerr H/HEDAP/2024/ 060 Directly lobby the Scottish Government to ensure the cost of achieving net 30-Apr- 2025 Link in via SIG this has fed into both COSLA and ALACHO being clear tenants should pay and all measures should be fully funded by Scottish government - awaiting SG publication 30-Apr-2025 Yes Claire McKay
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Appendix 1 Code & Title Status Progress Due Date Milestone Due Date Done Assigned To zero in social housing is met with national funding to ensure rental income can be utilised for improving current and developing new social housing. Action Status Cancelled Overdue; Neglected Unassigned; Check Progress Not Started; In Progress; Assigned Completed PI Status Alert Warning OK Unknown Data Only Long Term Trends Improving No Change Getting Worse Short Term Trends Improving No Change Getting Worse
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Appendix 1 Risk Status Alert High Risk Warning OK Unknown