Item 7 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 12 November 2025
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 12 November 2025 and its agenda
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Appendix 1: Regulatory & Regeneration Delivery Plan 2025/26 – Economic Development Mid-year Progress 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 2025/26 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. The Climate Change Action Group meets regularly to progress and monitor this work stream. To encourage wider engagement, service specific meetings have been arranged and are now underway. Elaine Troup Develop the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy Delivery Plan 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. A draft of the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Delivery Plan is complete and under review by colleagues before being taken forward for board approval. Elaine Troup 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. 08-Oct- 2025 The risk of non-delivery of carbon emissions targets remains significant to reflect the increasing gap between actual and target Co2 emissions. There has been a long-term vacancy within the Climate Change and Energy Team that continues to impact the progress of the Climate Change Action Plan. The Climate Change and Energy Team continue to work across the Council to promote active participation from all service areas and to support a reduction of emissions. Elaine Troup ITEM 7 - APPENDIX 1
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Our neighbourhoods are sustainable and attractive Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Promote the next phases of Queens Quay Housing 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. The Council continues to discuss the development of the site with the landowner. Part of the site is expected to be sold for housing within this reporting year. The Planning Service has also engaged with Scottish Government officials around the development of the site as part of the Housing Emergency workstreams. Michael Mulgrew; Elaine Troup Our Economy Our area has the infrastructure for sustainable and inclusive growth where businesses can flourish Q1 2025/26 Q2 2025/26 Performance Indicator Status Value Target Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note Owner Number of businesses given advice and assistance to start up through Business Gateway 53 45 53 45 Targets met in both Q1 and Q2. On track to meet year-end target of 180, with 106 business start-ups supported from 1 April until end of September 2025. Gillian Scholes
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Deliver key regeneration sites across West Dunbartonshire 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. Work to support the regeneration of the Exxon and Scottish Marine Technology Park is progressing well. The Council hosted a successful Scottish Marine Technology Park workshop on 21 August 2025 with representatives from the Scottish and UK governments, Glasgow City Region, and Scottish Enterprise. Follow-on work includes the development of an action plan that will be circulated to all participants. The Council also submitted two funding applications for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (a Scottish Government fund which supports locally developed regeneration projects) with the Scottish Marine Technology Park progressing to the second stage. Work is also underway on the marketing of the Exxon site and further updates will be provided to the project board. Elaine Troup Explore commercial opportunities in our town centres and wider regeneration sites 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. The Artizan application for Planning Permission in Principle is progressing and is expected to be considered by the Council by the end of 2025 subject to a response from a statutory consultee SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) being provided in time. Discussions on how to progress the Queens Quay development in Clydebank are continuing with the landowners, Scottish Government, and potential housing developers. Work on the development of a regeneration-led Tourism & Heritage Strategy is progressing albeit slowly due to resource issues. Magda Swider
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Deliver business support interventions through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. Business grants available through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund have been promoted through social media, the council website and directly to eligible businesses. The team are continuing to appraise and process applications. Gillian Scholes Support town centre revitalisation 31-Mar- 2026 Starting works on site at the Artizan in Dumbarton has been delayed to allow more time to complete additional site investigations. It is anticipated that the works will start in Autumn/Winter 2025, with the date yet to be confirmed. Projects in Alexandria are progressing well. A contractor for the Alexander Street works will be appointed in November. The Mitchell Way/Main Street project is progressing through RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Stage 2, the concept design stage, with consultations with local stakeholders and community ongoing. The designs will be finalised in November. Clydebank is part of the UK Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods investment programme, providing up to £20 million for eligible areas over a 10-year period. The Neighbourhood Board in Clydebank is developing the Regeneration Plan which will be submitted to the UK Government by 28 November as part of the funding process. 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. 01-Oct- 2025 Risk remains unchanged. Focus continues on landowner agreeing a housing proposal with a potential developer. Delivery embedded into workstreams to promote development at site. Michael Mulgrew; Elaine Troup 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. 01-Oct- 2025 Risk remains unchanged. Individual projects continue to progress and are regularly reviewed, reducing the likelihood of undesirable outcomes. Embedded into workstreams to ensure sufficient resource to support delivery of projects within required timescales. Michael McDougal l; Michael Mulgrew; Elaine Troup Our Council Our residents are engaged and empowered Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Continue the development of Community Planning 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. Work on the development of Community Planning has progressed well during 2025/26. A review of Delivery Improvement Groups is now complete and a recommendations paper will be submitted to the Management Board in November. This includes recommendations on partnership reporting. Elaine Troup
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Continue to contribute to the Community Learning and Development Plan 2024/27 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. The Communities Team continues to deliver community development support to groups across West Dunbartonshire to maximise their impact. This can be through support to secure external funding, promotion or by developing skills and improving governance arrangements. The team is represented on the Community Development Alliance and plays a key role in supporting communities through the development of Locality Plans. The Communities Team successfully delivered a programme of engagement for the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board in support of their Regeneration Plan due to be submitted to the UK Government by 28th November as part of their Plan for Neighbourhoods investment programme. Colin Smith; Elaine Troup Conclude the Cash First Project including evaluation 31-Mar- 2026 Progressing as planned. This test of change project has been delivered jointly by the Communities Team and Working 4U. It has been a very successful project with the available funding reaching those most in need through a network of trusted partner referrals. The demand for the project resulted in additional funding from the Scottish Government during 2024/25. All funds have now been exhausted and both teams will continue to liaise with the Scottish Government and their partners to conclude the evaluation process. Elaine Troup
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Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Engaging positively with Residents, Communities & Partnerships The risk that the Council fails to adequately engage, establish and maintain positive relationships with local residents and communities in addition to partnership bodies. 08-Oct- 2025 This risk has been reviewed and reduced to reflect the increase in community engagement being undertaken by the Community Planning Partnership, supported by the Communities Team and other partners. While the Communities Team continue to deliver community development work, this has had more of a focus on community planning related work through the delivery of a pilot project (on-going), early engagement with communities regarding locality plans, and also the work to support the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board. With this approach continuing, the risk of not engaging with communities can be reduced. Colin Smith; Elaine Troup Action Status Not on track In Progress and on track PI Status Target met or exceeded Risk Status Warning OK Long Term Trends Improving Short Term Trends No change