Item 11 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 22 November 2023
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LHS 2022-27 - Year 1 (Actions) Report Author: Emily Dorrian Generated on: 25 October 2023 1. Housing Needs and Demand Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/1.1 Report on social and private housing delivery targets 31-Mar-2023 The 2022 Housing Land Audit recorded 383 housing completions in the year 01/04/21>31/3/2022. There were 43 private completions and 383 social rented completions recorded. Note: owing to different ways of recording, the social rented figure differs from that recorded by Housing Services, which showed 456 social rented completions in the reporting year 2021/22. Alan Williamson H&E/LHS/22-23/1.2 Review and update the strategic housing investment programme (SHIP) process annually 31-Mar-2023 Jamie Dockery H&E/LHS/22-23/1.3 Collect demographic information on these groups and estbalish demand potential profile 31-Mar-2023 We have previously worked with a consultant to consider demand for older people's accommodation and we are running some viability exercises on alternative rental and ownership models for these groups. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/1.4 Review the Scottish Government Guidance in relation to self build 31-Mar-2023 The 'Building your own home' guidance on mygov.scot (https://www.mygov.scot/building-your-own- home) has been reviewed. This could be signposted to or our own version created if/when the Council wants to promote self-build. The requirement, under the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 to prepare and maintain a register of persons interested in acquiring land for self-build housing has not yet been enacted. Alan Williamson ITEM 11 - APPENDIX 1
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2. Promoting Quality Homes Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/2.1 Provide energy advice to households utilising different channels of communication 31-Mar-2023 H&E/LHS/22-23/2.2a Develop, track and share the results of retrofit pilot projects 31-Mar-2023 We have a number of retrofit pilot projects underway. This year we have installed IWI, underfloor insulation, ASHP, solar and battery storage. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/2.2b Develop, track and share the results of new build energy efficient home projects 31-Mar-2023 new build projects have been delayed getting onto site but working to update the design standard to include more energy efficiency measures and requirements. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/2.3 Number of households supported through energy efficiency schemes & opportunities 31-Mar-2023 Continuing to support households with energy advice, energy improvement projects both HRA and Private sector via HRA investment programme and grant funding opportunities for private sector. Alan Young H&E/LHS/22-23/2.4 Review design standard and keep update to date with best practice 31-Mar-2023 Design standard has been reviewed and will be put out for consultation this autumn (2023) Jamie Dockery 3. Homelessness and Housing Options Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/3.1a Review and update homeless prevention protocols (hospital, prison, care leavers). Review implementation of Domestic Abuse Policy. 31-Mar-2023 Complete Stefan Kristmanns; Claire McKay H&E/LHS/22-23/3.1b Await and respond to SG feedback on Prevention Duty Consultation. 31-Mar-2023 Complete Stefan Kristmanns; Claire McKay H&E/LHS/22-23/3.2 Deliver actions and objectives for year 4 as set out in the rapid rehousing transition plan (2019- 2024) 31-Mar-2023 Complete Claire McKay H&E/LHS/22-23/3.3 Utilise RRTP funding for housing first and supported tenancies. 31-Mar-2023 Complete John Kerr; Claire McKay
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4. Places and Communities Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/4.1 Develop a tool to allow us analyse neighbourhoods and their access to amenities 31-Mar-2023 Joshua Doyle H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2a Haldane - Regeneration Area 31-Mar-2023 This area has benefited from capital asset investment in energy efficiency measures including external wall insulation. Owners and landlords have been assisted with SG area based funding where appropriate. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2b Bonhill - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 This is an annual action. This year in Bonhill we are developing a whole house retrofit option and working towards delivering new energy efficient homes in Pappert and at a number of gap sites. Housing strategy have also been working on enhancing some green spaces as part of the new developments. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2c Brucehill - Regeneration Area 31-Mar-2023 This area has benefited from capital asset investment in energy efficiency measures including external wall insulation. Owners and landlords have been assisted with SG area based funding where appropriate. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2d Westcliff - Regeneration Area 31-Mar-2023 This area has benefited from capital asset investment in energy efficiency measures including external wall insulation. Owners and landlords have been assisted with SG area based funding where appropriate. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2e Castlehill - Regeneration Area 31-Mar-2023 This area has benefited from capital asset investment in energy efficiency measures including external wall insulation. Owners and landlords have been assisted with SG area based funding where appropriate. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2f Bellsmyre - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 Caledonia HA continue to play an active role in Bellsmyre developing new, energy efficient new homes. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2g Mountblow - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 The regeneration of the blocks at Brunswick, Montreal and Quebec houses is progressing well with only a handful of households left to be rehomed. Further the multi storey strategy will be enhancing Mountblow House alongside the blocks at Littleholm. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2h Dalmuir - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 We have consulted on a multi-storey strategy which includes the 6 blocks in Dalmuir and will deliver a number of enhancements to these homes. The team at the Queens Quay district heating network are investigating connecting these blocks to the district heating system alongside some homes owned by Clydebank HA in the area. Emily Dorrian
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Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/5.1 Research and formulate a strategy which reflect best practice housing for older households 31-Mar-2023 Whilst we have done some of the work required for this project we have not put in place a strategy. HSCP however have been doing a lot of strategic work and this will inform our strategy and provide it with a good foundation. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/5.2 Research potential opportunities to utilise technology to support people. 31-Mar-2023 similarly to the 6 monthly meetings with HSCP this has been constrained by resources but work has been progressing informally. Margaret-Jane Cardno H&E/LHS/22-23/5.3 Review the updated guidance for adaptations when it is made available from SG. 31-Mar-2023 Updated guidance on adaptations reviewed. Alan Young Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2i Drumry - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 Drumry structural works have completed another block, move back in has been delayed by meter issues. The multi storey strategy also covers the blocks in North Drumry and will be working on enhance these. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2j Faifley - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 Knowes HA continue to work to bring forward their new build development at Faifley bowling club and we hope that the Faifley school campus relocation will create opportunities for affordable housing development. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.2k Clydebank East - Regeneration Areas 31-Mar-2023 The new development at Clydebank East has started construction and will provide high quality energy efficient new homes alongside quality amenity spaces. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.3a Report on number of homes brought back into use through Empty homes strategy 31-Mar-2023 Complete Karen Rae H&E/LHS/22-23/4.3b Report on number of homes brought back into use through buy back policy 31-Mar-2023 We bought back 20 homes last year and have an ambition to increase this number year on year. Dawn Conner; Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/4.4b Review consultation information relating to the New Deal for Tenants Act 31-Mar-2023 Complete Karen Rae 5. Particular and Supported Housing
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Action Code Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner H&E/LHS/22-23/5.4 Review modules on I-learn for housing staff or develop specific materials as required 31-Mar-2023 Resourcing has limited the scope to work on this action, will take forward into 2023/24. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/5.5 Housing and HSCP will meet 6 monthly to discuss specific housing challenges and opportunities 31-Mar-2023 Housing and HSCP have had a number of meetings but we have not yet formalised the meetings into this structure due to time and resource contrainsts. Emily Dorrian H&E/LHS/22-23/5.6a Carry out engagement with residents at Dennystoun Forge to establish their needs and aspirations for the site 31-Mar-2023 Not all surveys completed but engagement continuing with discussion over possible establishment of a TRO. Jamie Dockery H&E/LHS/22-23/5.6b Review the need for transit sites for travelling communities 31-Mar-2023 Engagement has commenced between the Dennystoun Forge community and WDC Planning over consultation on the next LDP. The issue of possible transit sites is one that has been raised in informal discussions. Jamie Dockery
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Action Status Cancelled Overdue Not on track In Progress and on track Completed PI Status Target significantly missed Target narrowly missed Target met or exceeded Risk Status Alert High risk Warning OK Unknown Long Term Trends Improving No change Declining Short Term Trends Improving No change Declining