Item 7 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 6 November 2024
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 6 November 2024 and its agenda
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Appendix 1: Regulatory & Regeneration Delivery Plan 2024/25 - Economic Development Mid-year Progress 2. Our Environment Our resources are used in an environmentally sustainable way Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Co-ordinate, monitor and report the progress of the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan for 2024/25 31-Mar- 2025 Progressing as planned. A detailed delivery plan for 2024/25 has now been added to our performance management system, setting out actions and milestones. Delivery of this plan is monitored on an ongoing basis and formally on a quarterly basis by the Climate Change Action Group. Rachel Moir Develop a Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy and Delivery Plan 31-Mar- 2025 Progressing as planned. Public consultation on the draft strategy closed in June 2024. The strategy, with outline delivery plan, was published at the end of September 2024. Work is ongoing to develop a detailed delivery plan, with publication due March 2025. Rachel Moir Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Inability to reduce carbon footprint in line with targets The risk that the Council will be unable to achieve net zero emissions by 2045, both in relation to mitigating carbon emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Net zero refers to achieving an overall balance between emissions produced and emissions taken out of the atmosphere. This target has been developed in a way that mirrors the emission reduction trajectory set by the Scottish Government in light of the Climate Emergency. 26-Sep- 2024 The risk of non-delivery of carbon emissions targets remains moderate. Progress is being made through the delivery of the Climate Change Action Plan. However, pace of delivery has been, and will continue to be, impeded due to a lack of internal resource and additional funding to deliver. Gillian McNamara ITEM 7 - APPENDIX 1
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Our neighbourhoods are sustainable and attractive Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Promote the next phase of Queens Quay Housing 31-Mar- 2025 Under the terms of the Joint Venture agreement, the owner and agent of Queens Quay are responsible for the commercial discussions on future housing development. The Council meets with the owner and agent regularly to review progress. There is some frustration, and also some valid reasons, for lack of progress but options to accelerate progress are being considered. Alan Douglas; Gillian McNamara 3. Our Economy Our area has the infrastructure for sustainable and inclusive growth where businesses can flourish Q1 2024/25 Q2 2024/25 Performance Indicator Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note Owner Number of businesses given advice and assistance to start up through Business Gateway 47 45 56 45 Both Q1 and Q2 targets exceeded and on track to meet year- end target. Gillian Scholes Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Implement, monitor and report the progress of the 2024/25 Economic Development Action Plan 31-Mar- 2025 Progressing as planned. The Action Plan, which relates to the Economic Development Strategy 2022-27 and provides the annual direction for the Regeneration and Business Support teams, is progressing as planned. Gillian McNamara
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Deliver key regeneration sites across West Dunbartonshire 31-Mar- 2025 Progressing as planned. Key regeneration sites across the Council area include the three town centres, and the strategic sites of Queens Quay, Exxon and the Carless site. Milestones relating to the Scottish Marine Technology Park, Exxon Infrastructure Project and our three town centres are progressing as planned and due for completion in the second half of the year. Gillian McNamara Explore commercial opportunities in our town centres and wider regeneration sites 31-Mar- 2025 Completed. Artizan masterplan planning application was submitted in July. The Long Term Plan and the accompanying 3 Year Investment Plan have been mostly completed and reviewed by the Town Board. Some final edits remain before the plans are submitted to the UK Government in October/November. Magda Swider Develop and implement business support interventions through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 31-Mar- 2025 Progressing as planned. UK Shared Prosperity Fund interventions have been developed and widely promoted through the Council website, social media, partner organisations and directly to eligible businesses. The Business Support team are continuing to promote the grant support and appraise applications. Gillian Scholes Support town centre revitalisation 31-Mar- 2025 Progressing as planned with projects on track. Magda Swider
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Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Failure to deliver Queens Quay Masterplan Following completion of Council investment there is a risk the housing plot sales do not materialise in the next 3-7 years, with implications for the return on investment and the business case for the District Heating Network. 20-Sep- 2024 Risk remains unchanged. Focus continues on landowner agreeing a housing proposal with the developer. Delivery embedded into planning workstreams to promote development at site. Gillian McNamara; Michael Mulgrew Inability to meet demands of Council to progress regeneration projects within desired timescales The number and complexity of regeneration projects is putting considerable strain on the resources available which can be exacerbated by delays out with the control of the service and when pinch points on different projects occur at roughly the same time. 20-Sep- 2024 Risk remains unchanged. Individual projects continue to progress, reducing the likelihood of undesirable outcomes. Embedded into planning workstreams to ensure sufficient resource to support delivery of projects within required timescales. Michael McDougall; Gillian McNamara; Michael Mulgrew Action Status In Progress and on track Completed PI Status Target met or exceeded Risk Status Warning OK Long Term Trends Improving Declining Short Term Trends Improving Declining