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Agenda
Infrastructure, Regeneration and
Economic Development Committee
Date:  Wednesday, 1 February 2023
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Time:  10:00 a.m. 
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Format:  Hybrid meeting
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Contact:   Nicola.moorcroft@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Dear Member
Please attend a meeting of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic
Development Committee as detailed above. 
Members will have the option to attend the meeting remotely or in person at the Civic
Space, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton.
The business is shown on the attached agenda.
Yours faithfully
PETER HESSETT
Chief Executive
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Distribution:-
Councillor David McBride (Chair)
Councillor Jonathan McColl
Councillor Michelle McGinty
Councillor John Millar 
Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Vice Chair)
Councillor Lauren Oxley
Councillor Chris Pollock
Councillor Martin Rooney
Councillor Gordon Scanlan
Councillor Hazel Sorrell
Councillor Clare Steel
Councillor Sophie Traynor
All other Councillors for information
Chief Executive
Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration
Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property
Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood
Date of Issue:  19 January 2023
Audio Streaming
Audio recordings of the meeting (including the attendance or contribution of any party
participating or making a contribution) will be published on the Council’s website and the
Council’s host’s webcast/audio stream platform.
You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the General Data
Protection Regulation.  Data collected during this audio stream will be retained in
accordance with the Council’s Privacy Notice* and Retention Schedules including, but not
limited to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available
via the Council’s internet site.
*http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/privacy/privacy-notice/
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INFRASTRUCTURE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2023
AGENDA
1 STATEMENT BY CHAIR – AUDIO STREAMING
The Chair will be heard in connection with the above.
2 APOLOGIES
3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in any of the items of
business on this agenda and the reasons for such declarations.
4 RECORDING OF VOTES
The Committee is asked to agree that all votes taken during the meeting be done by
roll call vote to ensure an accurate record.
5 OPEN FORUM
The Committee is asked to note that no open forum questions have been
submitted by members of the public.
6 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING     7 – 10
Submit for approval as a correct record, the Minutes of the Meeting of the
Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee held on 2
November 2022. 
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7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTS OF THE   11 – 16
REGULATORY AND REGENERATION DELIVERY PLAN
2022/23 INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT
Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration, setting out
the interim progress of the Economic Development Elements of the Regulatory and
Regeneration Delivery Plan 2022/23.
8 ROADS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD DELIVERY PLAN 17 – 24
2022/23 INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT
Submit report by Chief Officer – Roads and Neighbourhood, setting out interim
progress of the Roads and Neighbourhood Delivery Plan 2022/23.
9 SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION AND PROPERTY DELIVERY  25 – 30
PLAN 2022/23, CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORT
Submit report by Chief Officer – Supply Distribution and Property setting out the
interim progress of the Corporate Asset Management priorities within the Supply
Distribution and Property Delivery Plan 2022/23.
10 UPDATE ON THE ACTIVITY BY CLYDEBANK PROPERTY 31 – 34
COMPANY LTD.
Submit report by Chief Officer – Supply Distribution and Property providing an
update on the financial position of Clydebank Property Company following
completion of the final audit accounts.
11  SALE OF SITE AT GAITSKELL AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, 35 – 42
G83 0QL
Submit report by Chief Officer – Supply Distribution and Property seeking approval
for the Council to enter into a contract for the disposal of a development site at
Gaitskell Avenue, Alexandria to William Mayberry.
12 CORPORATE ASSET FRAMEWORK AND PROPERTY 43 – 66
ASSET PLAN 2023 - 2028
Submit report by Chief Officer – Supply Distribution and Property providing the new
Corporate Asset Framework and the Property Asset Plan 2023 – 2028.
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13 INFRASTRUCUTRE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC 67 – 109
DEVELOPMENT BUDGETARY CONTROL REPORT 2022/23
TO PERIOD 8 (30 NOVEMBER 2022)
Submit report by the Chief Officer – Resources providing an update on the financial
performance to 30 November 2022 of those services under the auspices of the
Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee (IRED).
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INFRASTRUCTURE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
At a Hybrid Meeting of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development
Committee held in the Civic Space, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton on Wednesday, 
2 November 2022 at 10.00 a.m.
Present: Councillors David McBride, Jonathan McColl, Michelle McGinty,
John Millar*, Lawrence O’Neill, Lauren Oxley, Chris Pollock,
Martin Rooney, Hazel Sorrell, Clare Steel and Sophie Traynor.
*Arrived later in the meeting
Attending: Angela Wilson, Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property;
Gail Macfarlane, Chief Officer – Shared Services Roads and
Neighbourhood; Craig Jardine, Corporate Assets Manager;
Michelle Lynn, Asset Coordinator; Jackie Nicol-Thomson,
Business Partner – Resources; Gillian McNamara, Economic
Development Manager; Alan Douglas, Chief Officer –
Regulatory and Regeneration and Nicola Moorcroft and Ashley
MacIntyre, Committee Officers.
Apology: An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor
Gordon Scanlan.
Councillor David McBride in the Chair
STATEMENT BY CHAIR – AUDIO STREAMING
Councillor David McBride, Chair, advised that the meeting was being audio streamed
and broadcast live to the internet and would be available for playback.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in any of the items of
business on the agenda.
RECORDING OF VOTES
The Committee agreed that all votes taken during the meeting be done by roll call
vote to ensure an accurate record.
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OPEN FORUM 
The Committee noted that no open forum questions had been submitted by
members of the public. 
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 
The Minutes of Meetings of the Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic
Development Committee held on 17 August 2022 and 27 September 2022 (Special)
were submitted and approved as correct records. 
FLOOD PREVENTION LEVENHOWE AND THE RIVER LEVEN AND GRUGGIES
BURN FLOOD PREVENTION SCHEMES 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Shared Services Roads and
Neighbourhood providing an update on the progress of Levenhowe and the River
Leven and Gruggies Burn flood prevention schemes and seeking approval to
progress with recommended works. 
After discussion and having heard the Chief Officer – Shared Services Roads and
Neighbourhood in further explanation of the report and in answer to Members’
questions, the Committee agreed:- 
(1) to note the contents of this report; and 
(2) to agree the proposals as set out within the report to progress flood alleviation
works within Levenhowe, River Leven and Gruggies Burn flood prevention
schemes. 
Note: Councillor John Millar entered the meeting during consideration of this item. 
REGULATORY AND REGENERATION DELIVERY PLAN 2022/23 - ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTS ELEMENTS 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration providing
the Economic Development elements of the Regulatory and Regeneration Delivery
Plan 2022/23 
After discussion and having heard the Economic Development Manager in further
explanation of the report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee
agreed to note the contents of the Plan. 
ROADS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD DELIVERY PLAN 2022/23 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Shared Services Roads and
Neighbourhood, providing the Roads and Neighbourhood Delivery Plan 2022/23.   
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After discussion and having heard the Chief Officer – Shared Services Roads and
Neighbourhood, in further explanation of the report and in answer to Members’
questions, the Committee agreed to note the contents of the Plan. 
SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION AND PROPERTY DELIVERY PLAN 2022/23 -
CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property,
providing the Corporate Asset Management priorities within the Supply, Distribution
and Property Delivery Plan 2022/23. 
After discussion and having heard the Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and
Property in further explanation of the report, the Committee agreed to note the
contents of the Plan. 
INFRASTRUCUTRE, REGENERATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUDGETARY CONTROL REPORT 2022/23 TO PERIOD 5 (31 AUGUST 2022) 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Resources, providing an update on the
financial performance to 31 August 2022 of those services under the auspices of the
Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee 
After discussion, the Committee agreed:- 
(1) to note the contents of the report which showed the revenue budget forecast
to overspend against budget by £0.454m (3.53%) at the year-end, of which
£0.030m was COVID-19 related and that therefore the non-covid variance
was currently projected at £0.424m adverse, and 
(2) to note the net projected annual position in relation to relevant capital projects
which was highlighting a projected variance of £14.567m (30.57%) due to
slippage of £12.820m (26.91%) and an underspend of £1.747m (11.99%). 
NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2022-2027 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration,
providing an update on work undertaken during 2021/22 to deliver the previous West
Dunbartonshire Economic Development Strategy 2015-2020 and seeking approval
of a new Economic Development Strategy for the period 2022-2027 
After discussion and having heard the Economic Development Manager in further
explanation of the report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee
agreed:- 
(1) to note the work activity undertaken during 2021/22 to deliver the previous
West Dunbartonshire Economic Development Strategy 2015- 2020; and 
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(2) to approve the new Economic Development Strategy for the period 2022-
2027. 
SALE OF FORMER OIL STORAGE SITE, CARSON ROAD, BALLOCH 
A report was submitted by the Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property,
seeking approval that the Council enter into a contract for the disposal of this site to
Sava Estates Ltd. 
After discussion and having heard the Asset Coordinator in further explanation of the
report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed:- 
(1) to approve the disposal of the site to Sava Estates Ltd (SC 383078) for a
figure of £25,666 (Twenty five thousand six hundred and sixty six pounds); 
(2) to authorise the Chief Officer - Supply, Property and Distribution to conclude
negotiations; and 
(3) to authorise the Chief Officer - Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude the
transaction on such conditions as considered appropriate. 
The meeting closed at 11.16 a.m.
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration
Committee: Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development
1 February 2023
Subject: Economic Development elements of the Regulatory & Regeneration
Delivery Plan 2022/23 - Interim Progress
1 Purpose
1.1 This report sets out the interim progress of the Economic Development
elements of the Regulatory & Regeneration Delivery Plan 2022/23.
2 Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that Committee notes the progress achieved.
3 Background
3.1 In line with the Strategic Planning & Performance Framework, each Chief
Officer develops an annual Delivery Plan which sets out actions to help deliver
the Strategic Plan and address the performance challenges and service
priorities identified in the planning process. The Plan also provides an
overview of services and resources, including employees and budgets, sets
out the performance indicators (PIs) for monitoring progress and considers the
relevant risks.
3.2 The Economic Development elements were presented to Infrastructure,
Regeneration and Economic Development Committee on 2 November 2022
with a commitment to report interim progress and year-end progress in
February and May 2023 respectively.
4 Main Issues
4.1 At this interim point in the year, all 6 actions are progressing as planned and
are on track for completion by 31 March 2023. Full details of progress are set
out in Appendix 1.
4.2 The delivery plan also includes a set of PIs which measure progress against
the 2022-27 Strategic Plan objectives as well as key service areas. These will
be reported at year-end.
5 People Implications
5.1 There are no direct people implications arising from this report.
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6 Financial & Procurement Implications
6.1 There are no direct financial or procurement implications arising from this
report.
7 Risk Analysis
7.1 Failure to deliver on the actions assigned to Regulatory & Regeneration may
have a direct impact on the delivery of the Council’s Strategic Plan. It is
essential that remedial action is taken to ensure strategic delivery plans
achieve the commitments detailed and approved.
8 Equalities Impact Assessment
8.1 Screening and impact assessments will be carried out on specific activities as
required.
9 Consultation
9.1 The delivery plans were developed through consultation with officers from the
strategic service areas.
10 Strategic Assessment
10.1 The delivery plans set out actions to support the successful delivery of the
strategic priorities and objectives of the Council.
Chief Officer: Alan Douglas
Service Area: Regulatory & Regeneration
Date:  16 December 2022
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Person to Contact:  Lynn Henderson
lynn.henderson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1: Economic Development Elements of the
Regulatory & Regeneration Delivery Plan 2022/23 -
Interim Progress
Background Papers: Economic Development Elements of the Regulatory &
Regeneration Delivery Plan 2022/23 – 
Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development
Committee, 2 November 2022
Strategic Planning & Performance Framework 2022/27
Wards Affected: All
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Appendix 1: Economic Development Elements of Regulatory & Regeneration Delivery Plan 2022/23 - Interim 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 2022/23
31-Mar-2023
The Climate Change Action Plan continues to be monitored regularly and
progress reported quarterly to the Recovering & Renewal Board via the
Climate Change Action Group (CCAG). The most recent progress report
was submitted to the Recovering & Renewal Board in December 2022.
In summary, 11 actions are progressing as planned and 7 are
complete. Four PI's are currently not on track for achieving their targets.
These will continue to be monitored and reported at year-end.
Adam Armour -
Florence
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.
05-Oct-2022
The Council’s carbon footprint for 2021/22
is 24,022 tonnes of CO2e against a target of
22,803.  This means we have increased our
carbon emissions by 1.2% rather than
reduced them by 3.5% over the previous
financial year. Challenges related to the
following:
New Carbon Reduction Targets - Stricter
carbon reduction targets set by the Climate
Change Strategy mean that annual
reductions will be more challenging to
achieve net zero by 2045.  However, it
should be expected that there will be
fluctuations on our carbon reduction journey
towards 2045.
COVID 19 Pandemic - The pandemic had an
unprecedented impact on our Council
operations and residents.  More staff work
remotely and as a result we have had to
add carbon emissions from homeworking to
the Council’s overall carbon footprint.
Emissions relating to energy, waste and
Adam Armour -
Florence
ITEM 7 - APPENDIX 1
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Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner
travel have also increased because, like the
whole world, West Dunbartonshire is
‘bouncing back’ from the pandemic.
Waste Streams – Waste and recycling make
up almost 52% of the Council’s carbon
footprint.  Waste levels, particularly from
residents, have been increasing since
2012/13, with the highest recorded
emissions occurring in 2021/22.  Since
waste is the largest proportion of Council
emissions, improvements to emissions from
other sources do not have as much of an
impact on our carbon footprint.
Heating – Heating makes up about 20% of
the Council’s carbon footprint.  Whilst
carbon emissions for heating have
decreased slightly, the benefits of our
energy efficiency interventions have been
impacted by ventilation requirements in
schools as a result of the pandemic.
Heating will work harder and go on for
longer as a result of windows and doors
having to be open across all of our schools.
Our neighbourhoods are sustainable and attractive
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Promote the next phase of Queens Quay
Housing 31-Mar-2023 Progress slower than hoped but regular meetings now happening with the
owner and development agent of the site.
Pamela Clifford;
Gillian
McNamara
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Our Economy
Our area has the infrastructure for sustainable and inclusive growth where businesses can flourish
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Deliver key regeneration sites across West
Dunbartonshire 31-Mar-2023
• Exxon site - Council (in August 2022) and Glasgow City Region (in
November 2022) agreed to defer the Final Business Case that unlocks
capital funding for the infrastructure at the Exxon site until June 2023.
• Carless site - Officers are working with the Malin Group to progress
the Scottish Marine Technology Park at Carless. Malin Group are
creating flood storage to enable development and working towards
submitting a planning application in early 2023.
• Lomondgate site - Strathleven Regen Community Interest Company
are negotiating the sale of the final sites for development at
Lomondgate and considering options for a successor company.
Gillian
McNamara
Explore commercial opportunities in our town
centres and wider regeneration sites 31-Mar-2023
• A funding application was submitted to the Scottish Government's
Green Growth Accelerator fund in early December to expand the
infrastructure and capacity of the District Heating Network.
• Progressing the first phase of the Artizan redevelopment. Early
intervention works were approved by IRED in September 2022 with
demolition of the vacant building to the rear commencing in May
2023. A feasibility study for redevelopment is also underway.
Gillian
McNamara;
Magda Swider
Support Town Centre Recovery 31-Mar-2023
• First phase of Alexandria Masterplan, including Smollett Fountain
roadworks, is now complete.
• First phase of the Clydebank Town Centre Framework, including a
Levelling Up Fund funding application for the proposed transportation
hub and planning for the development of the Playdrome site.
• Agreed first stage improvement plan for the Artizan Centre, with
works soon underway.
Gillian
McNamara;
Magda Swider
Develop a new Economic Development
Strategy and action plan 31-Mar-2023
The Economic Development Strategy 2022/27 was approved at IRED
Committee on 2 November 2022. The supporting action plan is currently
being developed for implementation from 1 April 2023.
Gillian
McNamara;
Gillian Scholes
Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner
Affordability of the
Exxon City Deal
Project
There is a risk that the affordability of
delivering the City Deal Exxon project is
beyond the resources being made
available from Glasgow City Region City
Deal.
15-Dec-2022
Risk remains unchanged. The project board
is looking at savings options during the
design development to mitigate rising costs.
Gillian
McNamara
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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.
15-Dec-2022
Risk remains unchanged. Focus continues
on landowners securing new housing
developments for the site.
Pamela Clifford;
Gillian
McNamara
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 outwith the control of the service
and when pinch points on different
projects occur at roughly the same time.
15-Dec-2022
Risk remains unchanged. Individual projects
continue to progress, reducing the likelihood
of undesirable outcomes
Pamela Clifford;
Alan Douglas;
Gillian
McNamara
Risk Status
Alert
Warning
OK
Action Status
In progress and on track
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer - Roads and Neighbourhood
Committee: Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development
Committee 1 February 2023
Subject: Roads and Neighbourhood Delivery Plan 2022/23 Interim Progress
1 Purpose
1.1 This report sets out the interim progress of the Roads and Neighbourhood
Delivery Plan 2022/23.
2 Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that Committee notes the progress achieved.
3 Background
3.1 In line with the Strategic Planning & Performance Framework, each Chief
Officer develops an annual Delivery Plan which sets out actions to help deliver
the Strategic Plan and address the performance challenges and service
priorities identified in the planning process. The Plan also provides an
overview of services and resources, including employees and budgets, sets
out the performance indicators (PIs) for monitoring progress and considers the
relevant risks.
3.2 The Roads and Neighbourhood Delivery Plan 2022/23 was presented to IRED
Committee on 2 November 2022 with a commitment to report interim progress
and year-end progress in February and May 2023 respectively.
4 Main Issues
4.1 At this interim point of the year, two of the 21 actions have been completed
three have been delayed and the remaining 16 are progressing as planned
and are on track for completion by 31 March 2023. Full details of progress are
set out in Appendix 1.
4.2 The delivery plan also includes a set of PIs which measure progress against
the 2022-27 Strategic Plan objectives as well as key service areas. These will
be reported at year-end.
5 People Implications
5.1 There are no direct people implications arising from this report.
6 Financial & Procurement Implications
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6.1  There are no direct financial or procurement implications arising from this
report.
7 Risk Analysis
7.1  Failure to deliver on the actions assigned to Roads and Neighbourhood may
have a direct impact on the delivery of the Council’s Strategic Plan. It is
essential that remedial action is taken to ensure strategic delivery plans
achieve the commitments detailed and approved.
8 Equalities Impact Assessment
8.1 Screening and impact assessments will be carried out on specific activities as
required.
9 Consultation
9.1 The delivery plans were developed through consultation with officers from the
strategic service areas.
10 Strategic Assessment
10.1 The delivery plans set out actions to support the successful delivery of the
strategic priorities and objectives of the Council.
Chief Officer: Gail McFarlane
Service Area: Roads and Neighbourhood
Date:  4 January 2023
_____________________________________________________________
Person to Contact:  Karen Connelly
karen.Connelly@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1: Roads and Neighbourhood Delivery Plan
2022/23 - Interim Progress of Actions
Background Papers: Roads and Neighbourhood Delivery Plan 2022/23 -
Corporate Services Committee, 2 November 2022
Strategic Planning & Performance Framework 2022/27
Wards Affected: All
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Appendix 1; Roads & Neighbourhood Delivery Plan 2022/23 - Interim Progress
1. Our communities
Objective 1. Our neighbourhoods are safe, resilient and inclusive
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Review winter gritting programme and implement a
more effective service provision
31-Mar-
2023
Action complete. Winter Plan reviewed and implemented prior to the start
of the winter season. Liam Greene
Objective 2. Our residents health and wellbeing remains a priority
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Completion of deliver new gymnasium, changing
facilities and all weather running track
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Running track complete and final remedial
works are underway at Posties Park. Completion expected April 23. Ian Bain
2. Our Environment
Objective 4. Our local environment is protected, enhanced and valued
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Produce a revised service delivery model that
reflects the changes in quantities of plastic and
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing but completion will be delayed due to the deposit return
scheme delay, now due August 2023, however preparatory works have
commenced.
Kenny Lang
ITEM 8 - APPENDIX 1
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
glass collections due to the introduction of a
national deposit return scheme.
Finalise the delivery of a suitable new allotment site
with provision for 40 traditional plots
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Draft project plans have been developed.
The allotments will be sited Dillichip Loan with an anticipated start date in
Summer 2023.
Ian Bain
Develop a new local bio diversity action plan 22/23 31-Mar-
2023
Action delayed. Consideration has been given to the inputs needed for the
new plan.  However further development of the plan is dependent on the
National Biodiversity Plan being agreed and published. This has been
delayed and is now expected in February 2023.
Ian Bain
Continue to explore alternative methods of weed
control
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Trials of alternative non-chemical methods of
weed control have taken place and analysis has been undertaken the results
show that of those that work effectively there could be significant cost
implications. Further work will be undertaken to prepare potential options
and next steps.
Ian Bain
Ash die back preparation work to inform the action
plan which will be developed in 2023/24
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. The audit of affected trees in West
Dunbartonshire is underway. Ian Bain
Objective 5. Our resources are used in an environmentally sustainable way
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Produce a business case for the development of a
waste transfer station within Council’s boundary
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. We now have a detailed feasibility study
which is being discussed at senior level prior to the Business Case being
developed.
Kenny Lang
Rollout further installation of electric vehicle
charging points
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Locations identified and progressing to
procurement. The Council is a partner within the wider Glasgow City Region
project to fund and develop the electric vehicle expansion plan with strategy
work underway. The new EV chargers will be sited in Old Kilpatrick and
Balloch this financial year.
Liam Greene
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Pavement parking, investigate and develop a
strategy in line with Scottish guidance Phase 2
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Guidance documents from Scottish
Government have been delayed and are now expected end of 2022. All
preparatory work that can be done at this stage has been completed. We
continue to liaison with other Local Authorities and attend the regional
meetings set up to discuss and plan for the upcoming legislation.
Liam Greene
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Progress the Gruggies Burn flood alleviation scheme
Phase 1
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Procurement of consultant to complete the
final detailed design and undertake consultation events has been agreed.
The detailed design is now underway and will be shaped by the consultation
feedback. The consultation is planned for completion by March 23.
Liam Greene
Clydebank Masterplan, progress the next phase
delivery of improved roads and pedestrian
environment within the plan Phase 2
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. All major works now complete for Connecting
Clydebank with some remedial work required to close out project. Additional
scope of works will be completed by end of financial year.
Liam Greene
Deliver a design for new traffic control system -
Kilbowie Roundabout
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Initial designs have been completed. Design
is underway for new traffic light systems and additional works in progress
that are related to Levelling Up Fund 2 submission. It is anticipated that we
will know the outcome of the LUF application at the end of January 2023.
Project scope will be determined upon LUF decision.
Liam Greene
Risk Description Current
Assessment
Target
Assessment
Date
Reviewed Note Owner
Impact of major adverse
weather incidents on
services
A significant period of adverse
weather may result on failure to
deliver key operational functions of
E&N services
30-Nov-2022
The Business Continuity Plan would come into effect
in the event of a major adverse weather incident.
No change to risk matrix
Ian Bain;
Kenny Lang
Failure to maintain road
network during adverse
weather
A significant period of adverse
weather may result in failure to
deliver key operational functions of
R&T services and other Council
services.
30-Nov-2022
The service continues to put in place contingency
plans to forecast plan and react to adverse weather
conditions.
No change to risk matrix.
Liam Greene;
Failure to manage and
maintain the road network
effectively
Failure to manage and maintain the
road network effectively will have an
adverse impact on user safety, traffic
movement, air quality, economic
growth and reduce access to facilities
and amenities. The Council’s
reputation as a place to live and
work with access to employment,
education, leisure and health
opportunities would be adversely
affected.
30-Nov-2022
The service continued to address urgent defects and
regularly reviews the roads maintenance programme.
No change to risk matrix.
Liam Greene
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Risk Description Current
Assessment
Target
Assessment
Date
Reviewed Note Owner
Challenges in delivering
effective services in
relation to Roads &
Neighbourhoods
The risk that the Council’s fails to
deliver on the three services within
Roads & Neighbourhood: Roads &
Transportation, Fleet & Waste and
Greenspace. These areas provide
services across a range of areas
including managing and maintain
roads, footpaths and associated
infrastructure, managing flood risk,
grounds maintenance, street
cleaning, burial and cremation,
outdoor facilities, waste and
recycling and vehicle fleet
management. Failing to ensure these
services are not fully fit for purpose
could result in adverse consequences
in relation to delivering efficient and
effective services.
30-Nov-2022
Service continues to provide full service, monitoring
in place to ensure any adverse issues are highlighted
and appropriate actions taken.
No change to Risk Matrix
Gail
Macfarlane
4. Our Council
Objective 10. Our workforce is resilient and skilled where digital technology supports service delivery for our residents
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Develop and implement wellbeing, employee
engagement, equality and training plans to enable
capabilities, improved resilience and promotion of a
diverse workforce.
31-Mar-
2023
The service have developed and implemented a communications strategy
covering all levels of employee engagement. Employee meetings are in
place and managers at varying levels regularly meet with union
representatives and delegates across the service. Toolbox talks and face to
face meetings are in place.
All Managers
Develop and implement employee life cycle plans in
line with the People First Strategy to attract and
retain the workforce.
31-Mar-
2023
Training and development have been offered where appropriate within the
service, for example Waste services, Driver HGV training will increase
resilience and opportunities not only in waste but potentially for winter
gritting in future. Health & Safety training and development in Grounds has
been shared across other service areas. Engagement with external services
to ensure mechanics are trained in emerging technology.
All Managers
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Implement service review process including role
design, use of new technology and new ways of
working to add resilience, address gaps, and
establish opportunities for efficiencies
31-Mar-
2023
Fit for Future review has identified opportunities and will lead to service
improvements. Data management and gathering has improved allowing
more informed choices and the ability to identify areas of concern or those
requiring support. Service redesign facilitated by investment in Capital such
as the Salt Dome will ensure resilience and improves our overall flexibility
and responsiveness.
All Managers
Develop and implement training plans and
development opportunities to improve capabilities
and resilience within the workforce.
31-Mar-
2023
Training needs and future service requirements are identified through the
ongoing dialogue and engagement with staff along with the services
strategic objectives. Training has been provided to increase resilience across
the workforce, opportunities exist to make this more fluid.
All Managers
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Review business plans to align activities, identify
opportunities to reduce duplication, an identify
learning opportunities (under R&N services
collaborative programme)
31-Mar-
2023
For all forthcoming activities, regular and continual reviews are carried out
to identify opportunities for collaborative delivery, information sharing or the
potential to procure jointly. For example the joint lead for the LEV expansion
plan and strategy activity.
Gail
Macfarlane
Continue to work collaboratively with Argyll & Bute
and Inverclyde Councils to develop a best value
proposal for procuring the reception, transportation,
treatment and compliant disposal of biodegradable
municipal waste
31-Mar-
2023
Waste services continue to work collaboratively with Argyle & Bute Council
and Inverclyde Council to establish suitable options for the procurement of
our reception, transportation, treatment and compliant disposal of
biodegradable municipal waste. The development of the route to procure for
service delivery post introduction of landfill tax ban is underway.
Kenny Lang
Complete phase 1 of the Fit for Service review of
waste services
31-Mar-
2023
Action progressing as planned. Internal actions and improvements to
website and processes are now concluded. Significant action on revised
delivery model being progressed.
Kenny Lang
Develop an action plan for depot rationalization 31-Mar-
2023
We have reviewed the current delivery model and working practises and
identified where resources can be shared and efficiencies achieved. We have
liaised with the unions and staff and prepared an initial draft plan for depot
rationalisation. This programme will now be progressed further by the
Assets team and we will continue to be a key stakeholder as the plan
progresses.
Liam Greene
Risk Description Current
Assessment
Target
Assessment
Date
Reviewed Note Owner
Challenge to delivery of
burial and cremation
services
A number of factors may impact on
ability to deliver these services.  For
example a pandemic would create
significant immediate demand on
services.
30-Nov-2022
We have completed extensions to Dumbarton and
North Dalnottar cemeteries. This will mitigate the
impact of any challenges to the burial and cremation
services. The likelihood of this risk materialising has
reduced from 3 to 1 as we have come out of the
pandemic.
Ian Bain
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Risk Description Current
Assessment
Target
Assessment
Date
Reviewed Note Owner
Risk assessment reduced
Inability to deliver priority
services as a result of fuel
shortages
A fuel shortage would significantly
impacting on our ability to provide
priority service across West
Dunbartonshire.
30-Nov-2022
Council participates in the Scottish Government
Liquid Fuels Framework and contributes to the work
of the Scottish Government Fuel Resilience Group.
There are no issues with fuel at this time.
No change to risk matrix.
Kenny Lang
Action Status
Cancelled
Overdue
Not on track
In Progress and on track
Completed
Risk Status
Alert
High risk
Warning
OK
Unknown
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer - Supply, Distribution & Property
Committee: Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development
Committee 1 February 2023
Subject: Supply, Distribution & Property Delivery Plan 2022/23 - Corporate
Asset Management Interim Progress
1 Purpose
1.1 This report sets out the interim progress of the Corporate Asset Management
priorities within the Supply Distribution & Property Delivery Plan 2022/23.
2 Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that Committee notes the progress achieved.
3 Background
3.1 In line with the Strategic Planning & Performance Framework, each Chief
Officer develops an annual Delivery Plan which sets out actions to help deliver
the Strategic Plan and address the performance challenges and service
priorities identified in the planning process. The Plan also provides an
overview of services and resources, including employees and budgets, sets
out the performance indicators (PIs) for monitoring progress and considers the
relevant risks.
3.2 The Corporate Asset Management priorities within the Supply Distribution &
Property (SD&P) Delivery Plan 2022/23 was presented to IRED Committee on
2 November 2022 with a commitment to report interim progress and year-end
progress in February and May 2023 respectively.
4 Main Issues
4.1 At this interim point of the year, all of the seven actions are progressing as
planned and are on track for completion by 31 March 2023. Full details of
progress are set out in Appendix 1.
4.2 The delivery plan also includes a set of PIs which measure progress against
the 2022-27 Strategic Plan objectives as well as key service areas. These will
be reported at year-end.
5 People Implications
5.1 There are no direct people implications arising from this report.
6 Financial & Procurement Implications
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6.1  There are no direct financial or procurement implications arising from this
report. 
7 Risk Analysis 
7.1  Failure to deliver on the actions assigned to SD&P including Corporate Asset
Management may have a direct impact on the delivery of the Council’s
Strategic Plan. It is essential that remedial action is taken to ensure strategic
delivery plans achieve the commitments detailed and approved. 
8 Equalities Impact Assessment 
8.1  Screening and impact assessments will be carried out on specific activities as
required. 
9 Consultation 
9.1  The delivery plans were developed through consultation with officers from the
strategic service areas. 
10 Strategic Assessment 
10.1  The delivery plans set out actions to support the successful delivery of the
strategic priorities and objectives of the Council. 
Chief Officer: Angela Wilson
Service Area:  Supply, Distribution & Property
Date:   4 January 2023
_____________________________________________________________ 
Person to Contact:  Karen Connelly
E-mail: Karen.Connelly@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 
Appendices:  Appendix 1: SD&P Delivery Plan 2022/23 - Corporate
Asset Management Interim Progress of Actions 
Background Papers: SD&P Delivery Plan 2022/23 – Corporate Asset
Management IRED Committee, 2 November 2022  
Strategic Planning & Performance Framework 2022/27   
Wards Affected: All
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Appendix 1; SD&P Delivery Plan 2022/23 – Corporate Asset Management - Interim
Progress
4. Our Council
Objective 10. Our workforce is resilient and skilled where digital technology supports service delivery for our residents
Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Develop and implement wellbeing,
employee engagement, equality and
training plans to enable capabilities,
improved resilience and promotion of a
diverse workforce.
31-Mar-2023
Progressing as planned. Be the best/1-2-1 meetings takes place across
Corporate Asset Management. Training needs are identified by individuals and
delivered where required.
Craig Jardine
Develop and implement employee life
cycle plans in line with the People First
Strategy to attract and retain the
workforce.
31-Mar-2023
Progressing as planned. Review of current structures completed to meet
current workload demands. The service continues to find it difficult to appoint a
number of professional posts. Craig Jardine
Implement service review process
including role design, use of new
technology and new ways of working
to add resilience, address gaps, and
establish opportunities for efficiencies
31-Mar-2023
Progressing as planned. The service continues to maximise and monitor
hybrid/home working practices and provide staff with equipment/ICT solutions
to deliver their roles effectively Craig Jardine
Develop and implement training plans
and development opportunities to
improve capabilities and resilience
within the workforce.
31-Mar-2023
Progressing as planned. Training needs are identified by individuals and
delivered where budget available along with webinar activity to complete CPD
where required.
Craig Jardine
Objective 11. Our Council is adaptable and focused on delivering best value for our residents
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner
Progress delivery of the Corporate Asset
Management Framework to align with the Councils
Strategic Plan
31-Mar-2023
Action progressing as planned. Draft Corporate Asset
Management Framework and draft Property Asset Plan
presented to Strategic Asset Management Group.
Craig Jardine
Monitor progress of capital projects managed by
Capital Investment team and Consultancy Services 31-Mar-2023 Action progressing as planned. Projects being reviewed each
quarter via progress meetings and or project boards. Craig Jardine
Monitor the progress of disposal of key strategic sites
over 22/23 31-Mar-2023 Action progressing as planned. Quarterly reviews undertaken on
the progress of key strategic sites. Craig Jardine
Risk Description Current
Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner
Maintaining Council Assets
that are fit for purpose
The risk that the Council's assets and
facilities are not fully fit for purpose
with consequent adverse impact on our
ability to deliver efficient and effective
services. Assets included in this
assessment are; the Council’s property
portfolio and open space
22-Dec-2022
No change to risk matrix score. The new
Corporate Asset Management
Framework and Property Action
Plan 2023-28 will be submitted to
February IRED Committee. The Disposal
Strategy and action plan are in place and
reviewed annually. Various operational
plans in place support the management
of property assets and estate portfolio.
Craig Jardine
Action Status
Cancelled
Overdue
Not on track
In Progress and on track
Completed
Risk Status
Alert
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High risk
Warning
OK
Unknown
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property
Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee:
1 February 2023
___________________________________________________________________
Subject: Update on activity by Clydebank Property Company Limited
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the financial position
of Clydebank Property Company following completion of the final audit
accounts.  
2. Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that the Committee:
(i) notes that Clydebank Property Company returned a net loss of
£0.176m in 2021/22
(ii) notes that, as at 31 March 2022, Clydebank Property Company has
total reserves of £3.635m of which £2.929m are non-distributable and
£0.706m are distributable
(iii) notes the change of directors on the Clydebank Property
Company  board with the resignation of Peter Hessett and appointment
of Alan Douglas
3. Background
3.1 In 2014 Clydebank Rebuilt closed its operation. As part of this closure West
Dunbartonshire Council agreed to purchase its assets to allow those assets to
continue to serve the business needs of the Clydebank Community.   Details
can be found in the background paper to this committee of 17 September
2014. 
3.2 Annual updates on the progress of activity of CPC have been provided to this
Committee since November 2017. 
4. Main Issues
4.1 A Committee Report was submitted to Committee on 27 September 2022 to
note the activity on both property and Titan Crane and a future report for
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noting will come back to Committee in relation to the repainting once the
tender exercise has been completed. 
4.2 For noting a change of Directors took place since the last report to Committee
with Peter Hessett resigning as Director on 23 September 2022 and Alan
Douglas was appointed as Director on 2 December 2022 
5. People Implications 
5.1 There are no people implications arising from this report. 
6. Financial and Procurement Implications 
6.1      Following the year end, the distributable reserves as detailed below: 
Profit/(Loss) Reserves Dividend paid post
year end
20/21 £0.606m £0.706m £0.050m
21/22 (£0.176m) £0.706m £0.050m         
6.2 The year end financial position identified a loss in year of £0.176m noted in
6.1 is after taxation and an upwards revaluation to investment properties of
£0.015m.  The taxation charge of £0.252m includes Corporation Tax of
£0.009m and a re-measurement of Deferred Tax for changes in tax rates of
£0.243m. 
The Deferred Tax is an estimate of the amount of tax payable in respect of the
taxable profit for future reporting periods if the assets were sold. 
The Deferred Tax is held as a liability in the accounts and is not actually paid
until the property is sold in a future accounting period. 
In 2021/22 there was a change to the rate of Corporation tax to 25% from
19% the previous financial year which required the deferred tax liability to be
recalculated and an adjustment made to the accounts to increase the liability. 
FY 21/22
£m
Profit on ordinary activities 0.061
Profit on revaluation of investment
properties 0.015
Net Trading Profit 0.076
Net tax position -0.252
Net (loss) for the year -0.176 
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6.3 Following the year end, the Company now holds £0.706m of distributable
reserves as detailed in the table below: 
Reserves
Total Non
Distributable  Distributable
Reserves Reserve Reserve
£m £m £m      
At 1 April 2021 3.861 3.155 0.706
Dividend paid -0.05 0 -0.05
Remaining reserves 3.811 3.155 0.656        
(Deficit)/Surplus for
2021/22 0.076 0.015 0.061
Adjustment for taxes -0.252 -0.241 -0.011
At 31 March 2022 3.635 2.929 0.706 
The £2.929m of non-distributable reserves are due to changes to valuations
of investment properties and are consequently not cash based. 
6.4  The expectation is that the organisation will generate a surplus which should
generate a dividend to the Council.  The Council's budget assumed a dividend
would be received from Clydebank Property Company each year from
2016/17 onwards (future projections assume £0.050m per annum). The
company has continued to trade with increased levels of operational estate
being let and following the approval of the audited accounts the Board has
agreed to provide the Council with a dividend of £0.050m. 
6.5 The Council acquired Clydebank Property Company for £273,000 as an
investment, which was substantially lower than the maximum sum approved
by Council of £800,000.  Since its acquisition CPC has absorbed new costs
charged from the Council associated with the running of its assets. This has
inevitably reduced the surplus position of CPC, however the services would
have been required to have been funded from elsewhere if not provided by
the Council. 
6.6 There are no procurement issues associated with this report. 
7. Risk Analysis 
7.1 The ownership of CPC is a low-level risk to the Council. The purchase price
was minimal, given the assets owned by CPC. The ongoing position is likely
to remain favourable with likely dividends being provided to the Council. 
7.2 The main risk to CPC and therefore the value of the Council’s ownership lies
in the Titan Crane and the potential for significant costs should any major
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structural repairs, etc. be required. CPC attempts to mitigate against this risk
by maintaining the crane and undertaking appropriate inspections on a regular
basis. 
8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 
8.1 No significant issues were identified in relation to equality impact screening
previously carried out.  
9. Strategic Environmental Assessment 
9.1 A Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required 
10. Consultation 
10.1 Consultation was undertaken with officers within Regeneration, Resources,
Regulatory, Communications, Culture & Communities and Finance. 
11. Strategic Assessment 
11.1 The company will continue to significantly contribute to improving economic
growth and employability; and improving local housing and environmentally
sustainable infrastructure. 
Angela Wilson 
Chief Officer, Supply, Distribution and Property
Date: 5 January 2023 
Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn, Assets Co-ordinator  
Email: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 
Appendices:  None 
Background Papers: Clydebank Rebuilt – Conclusion to the Purchase of
Clydebank Property Company – Infrastructure,
Regeneration and Economic Development Committee –
17 September 2014 
Wards Affected: Ward 6 
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property
Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee:
1 February 2023
___________________________________________________________________
Subject:   Sale of Site at Gaitskell Avenue, Alexandria G83 0QL
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek Committee approval for the Council to
enter into a contract for the disposal of a development site at Gaitskell
Avenue, Alexandria to William Mayberry
2. Recommendations
2.1      It is recommended that the Committee:
(i) Approve the sale of the property to William Mayberry for the sum of
£25,500 with the potential for a further sum of £10,000 on receipt of a
successful planning consent.
(ii) Authorise the Chief Officer, Supply, Property and Distribution to
conclude negotiations.
(iii) Authorise the Chief Officer, Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude
the transaction on such conditions as considered appropriate.
3. Background
3.1 The site at Gaitskell Avenue is wholly owned by the Council and has lain
vacant and unused for a number of years.  The site including access road
extends to 680 sq meters (0.17 acres) or thereby (Appendix 1).
3.2 It was previously used as a children’s playground but is currently unused and
surplus to the requirements of any Council service.
3.3 The site is within a residential area and initial discussions with the Planning
Department indicate that in principle a residential use for the site may be
appropriate subject to compliance with the relevant Local Plan and Local
Development Plan policies.
4. Main Issues
4.1 The property is not required by the Council for any operational purposes.
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4.2 The site was marketed for sale in October and November 2022 (Appendix 2),
this resulted in 4 offers being received at a closing date on 30th November
2022. The offers ranged from £2,000 to £25,500.
4.3 The offer which is being recommended from Mr William Mayberry is
considered the most attractive as it is at the highest figure; is not conditional
on planning and offers the prospect of an additional £10,000 being paid if a
satisfactory planning consent is obtained within 3 years of purchase.
4.4 The proposed base price of £25,500 equates to a capital value rate of £37.50
per sq meter or £150,000 per acre.  We consider this to be a reasonable price
for the site on the basis of a clean non conditional offer. 
4.5 The offer is not conditional on Planning but will be conditional on a clear title.
4.6 If the purchaser is successful in obtaining planning consent for residential
development on the site within 3 years of concluding the purchase, the
Council will receive a further £10,000.
4.7 The proposed deal removes the Council for any ongoing liability for the
upkeep and maintenance of the site.
5. People Implications
5.1 There are no significant people implications other than the resources required
by Legal Services and Asset Management to negotiate missives and conclude
the transaction.
6. Financial and Procurement Implications
6.1 The Council will benefit from a capital receipt of £25,500 with the potential for
a further sum of £10,000 on receipt of a successful planning consent.
6.2 The Council will no longer have to incur resources in managing and
maintaining the property.
6.3 Should planning consent be granted then an additional income stream via
Council Tax would be achieved.
6.4 There are no procurement implications arising from this report.
7. Risk Analysis
7.1 The disposal is subject to legal due diligence.
7.2 As with any transaction of this nature there is a risk of the sale not proceeding
due to issues which arise during the due diligence process and the property
may require to be remarketed.
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8. Environmental Sustainability
8.1 Subject to Planning consent being granted the intention is that the site will be
developed for a detached bungalow or 2 semi-detached houses.
9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA)
9.1 An Equality Impact Assessment is not applicable for the purpose of this
report.
10. Consultation
10.1 Consultation has taken place with Legal, Roads and Greenspace have
already taken place and further consultation will occur during any future
planning application process.
11. Strategic Assessment
11.1 By agreeing to this proposal the Council will benefit in terms of receiving a
capital receipt and removing a liability from the property portfolio.
11.2 A site which has lain vacant and disused for a number of years will be brought
back into use and the future liability for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance
of the site will be removed from the Council.
11.3 By agreeing to this proposal this will be contributing to the Council’s strategic
priority for a strong local economy and improved job opportunities.
Angela Wilson
Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property
Date: 5 January 2022
Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn, Asset Coordinator.
Email: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
J David Johnston, Estates Surveyor. 
Email: david.johnston2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1: Site Plan
Appendix 2: Marketing Details
Background Papers:  None
Wards Affected: Ward 2
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22.9m
68
2
9
2
14
Shelter
5
13
24
21
3
15
25
13
4
36
Shelters
21.1m
3
46
22
27
LUSS ROAD
37
LOMOND DRIVE
11
LB
22.3m
12
GAITSKELL AVENUE
66
35
39
17
38
1
Argyll
9
20
31
36
56
2
11a
33
36
1
1
Levenvale
LOMOND CRESCENT
1
26
39
37
2
15
46
CRESCENT
44
2
26
29
1
19
Estate
11
23
26
5
TULLICHEWAN
Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HSMO
(C) Crown Copyright and database right 2019. All rights reserved.
West Dunbartonshire Council Licence No. 100020790.
West Dunbartonshire Council
Title : 680sq.m at Gaitskell Avenue, Alexandria
Scale : 1:1250Date : 07/10/2022
Map Ref : NS3881SEMap No : AM700
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FOR SALE: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
GAITSKELL AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA
G83 0QL
PROPOSAL
West Dunbartonshire Council are pleased to offer for sale this plot of land which may be suitable
for residential development subject to the necessary consents being obtained. The Council are
offering For Sale the heritable interest in the site.
LOCATION
The property is located to the north of Gaitskell Avenue within the Levenvale area which is on the
north side of Alexandria close to Argyll Park. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in
character.
SITE
The site is level, of a regular shape and is mainly surfaced. It is bounded on the north, east and
south sides by fences.
There is an un-adopted road which provides access to the site from Gaitskell Avenue and also
provides access to Numbers 42, 44 and 46 Gaitskell Avenue. This access road will be included
within the Title to be sold.
ITEM11 - APPENDIX 1M 11 -
APPENDIX 1
ITEM11 -
APPENDIX 2
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SITE AREA
The entire site including the access road extends to 680 sq meters or thereby, The area of the
potential development plot is 637sq meters or thereby.
PLANNING
The site lies within a predominantly residential area. Initial discussions with the Planning Department
indicate that in principle a residential use for the property/site may be appropriate subject to
compliance with the relevant Local Plan and Local Development Plan policies.
The site is within an area designated as Policy H5 Existing Residential Areas under the Adopted
Local Plan (2010) the following policy would be used to assess the proposal.
Policy H5 - Development within Existing Residential Areas
The site is also in an area identified as H4 Existing Neighbourhoods, under the Local Development
Plan Proposed Plan (2020), the following policy is a material consideration which would be used to
assess the principle of development.
Policy H4 - Residential Amenity
It is strongly recommended that interested parties contact Planning and Building Standards at
West Dunbartonshire Council. Tel  0141 951 7930 to discuss any proposals they might have for
the site.
Email: Planning&BuildingControl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Development.Management@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
ROADS
Initial discussions with the Roads Department indicate that the existing residential properties and
the subject site could be accessed via the private access road. They recommend that
appropriate arrangements be made for access, maintenance and off-street parking.
TENURE
The heritable interest in the property is available for sale.
The property is to be disponed subject to any access rights over the access road.
OFFERS
We are seeking offers for the benefit of the Councils interest in the property.
It is likely that a Closing date will be set for receipt of offers and it is strongly recommended that
parties’ register their interest in writing.
FURTHER INFORMATION and VIEWING
Parties are asked to register their interest in writing with:
J David Johnston, Asset Management
West Dunbartonshire Council
Council Offices
16 Church Street
Dumbarton
G82 1QL
Tel: 07785632859
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22.9m
68
2
9
2
14
Shelter
5
13
24
21
3
15
25
13
4
36
Shelters
21.1m
3
46
22
27
LUSS
ROAD
37
LOMOND DRIVE
11
LB
22.3m
12
GAITSKELL AVENUE
66
35
39
17
38
1
Argyll
9
20
31
36
56
2
11a
33
36
1
1
Levenvale
LOMOND CRESCENT
1
26
39
37
2
15
46
CRESCENT
44
2
26
29
1
19
Estate
11
23
26
5
TULLICHEWAN
Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HSMO
(C) Crown Copyright and database right 2019. All rights reserved.
West Dunbartonshire Council Licence No. 100020790.
West Dunbartonshire Council
Title : 680sq.m at Gaitskell Avenue, Alexandria
Scale : 1:1250Date : 07/10/2022
Map Ref : NS3881SEMap No : AM700
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Report by Chief Officer Supply, Distribution & Property
Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee:
1 February 2023
___________________________________________________________________
Subject: Corporate Asset Framework and
Property Asset Plan 2023 - 2028
1. Purpose
1.1. The purpose of the report is to provide IRED Committee members with the
new Corporate Asset Framework and the Property Asset Plan 2023 – 2028.
2. Recommendations
2.1 It is recommended that IRED Committee approve the Corporate Asset
Management Framework; and the Property Asset Plan 2023 – 2028.
3. Background
3.1. All of the Council’s assets are key resources that require to be effectively
managed, utilised in the most efficient manner and enable the delivery of
sustainable services to communities. 
3.2. Guidance from CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and
Accountancy) suggests that Local Authorities should classify assets under six
generic categories (asset groups) as follows:
• Property
• Open Spaces
• Roads Structures, Lighting and Water Related Infrastructure
• Housing
• Vehicle, Fleet and Plant
• Information and Information Technology (ICT)
4. Main Issues
Corporate Asset Management Framework
4.1. The new Corporate Asset Management Framework (Appendix 1) provides the
strategic overview for the associated Asset Plans which are in place for each
of the asset groups. The Framework ensures assets remain aligned to and
support the delivery of the Council’s Strategic Plan and priorities, the
commitments in our Climate Change Strategy and takes account of changing
economic and financial environment.
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4.2. The Framework sets out the commitment to that our assets continue to be
managed corporately and prioritised to support the delivery of key services,
meeting the needs of our communities. 
4.3. The associated Asset Management Plans within the asset group set out at
paragraph 3.2 above, will continue to be reviewed and reported appropriately
to Committee in line with their agreed timelines.  The Strategic Asset
Management Group ensure that the actions and objectives contained within
each of the Asset Plans support the delivery of key services and provide
efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the current and future needs.
Property Asset Plan 2023 - 28
4.4. The Property Asset Plan has been reviewed and updated and is attached at
Appendix 2.  The plan provides information about the current property portfolio
and sets out the targets for continued maintenance and improvement.
5. People Implications
5.1. Effective asset management planning will require cognisance to be taken of
the workforce planning implications related to models for the future delivery of
core services. Arrangements will require to be sufficiently flexible to meet
changing demand across a range of factors including accommodation,
technology, location of services, modernisation etc., whilst at the same time
providing sustainable solutions.
6. Financial and Procurement Implications
6.1. There are no financial or procurement implications associated with the
Corporate Asset Framework.
6.2 Through Property Asset Plan we will endeavour to secure efficiencies across
our asset base.  Any capital investment required will be undertaken in line
with the process including business case / capital bids and where required,
approved appropriately through council or committee.
7. Risk Analysis
7.1. The aim of this Framework and its associated plans is to ensure that these
asset plans are appropriately prioritised from a corporate perspective and that
the financial consequences in revenue and capital investment terms can be
properly assessed. There is a risk that this would not be achieved if the
Framework and Property Asset Plan are not approved
8. Equalities Impact Assessment
8.1. An Equality Impact Screening was undertaken and confirmed no further action
required in relation to any recommendations.
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9. Consultation
9.1. In order to prepare the Corporate Asset Management Framework and the
Property Asset Plan 2023 – 2028, Corporate Asset Management consulted
with the Strategic Asset Management Group and the following service areas:
• Resources
• Education
• Regulatory & Regeneration
• Roads & Neighbourhood
• People & Technology
• Supply, Distribution & Property
• Citizen, Culture & Facilities
10. Strategic Assessment
10.1. The overarching Corporate Asset Management Framework and the Property
Asset Plan 2023 – 2028 both cover a range of activity which will contribute to
the delivery the Strategic Plan.
Angela Wilson
Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution & Property
Date: 10 January 2023
___________________________________________________________________
Person to Contact: Craig Jardine – Corporate Asset Manager, 16 Church
Street , Dumbarton.
e-mail:  craig.jardne@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Michelle Lynn – Asset Coordinator, 16 Church Street,
Dumbarton. 
e-mail:  michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1: Corporate Asset Management Framework
Appendix 2: Property Asset Plan 2023 - 2028
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
01 Context 5
02 Introduction 6
03 Background 7
04 Strategic Approach 8
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CORPORATE ASSET FRAMEWORK 3 
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL 
CORPORATE ASSET FRAMEWORK  
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Strategic Vision shows our commitment to
partnership and creating a modern estate
that can attract, retain and empower our
people as well as enabling the use of
technology to improve operational
effectiveness and meet WDC’s Net Zero
ambitions by 2045. Our Framework needs to
align with the ambition of our strategic
outcomes.
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL 
CORPORATE ASSET FRAMEWORK  3
01
CONTEXT 
West Dunbartonshire 
West Dunbartonshire Council is a Local
Authority in the West of Scotland, sitting
between Glasgow and the Loch Lomond &
Trossachs national park and often
considered the gateway to the Scottish
Highlands. With a population of just below
82,537 and an area of
68 sq. miles, West Dunbartonshire is a small
Council both in terms of population and
land coverage. 
However, despite its size, West
Dunbartonshire boasts a diverse range of
land uses, natural and built resources, and a
mix of dense urban form, rugged moorland
and spectacular watercourses. 
The Council is responsible for
provision of a range of services to its
residents and citizens, which includes
the collection of
waste and recycling, the provision of schools
and education, the management of planning
and building standards, the provision of
libraries, street lighting, and the collection
of Council taxes. 
In delivering these functions, the
Council owns and operates a large
built estate. Energy consumption from
our buildings and operations are
responsible for approximately 44% of
our carbon footprint; 47% of our
overall footprint results from the waste
and recycling of West Dunbartonshire 
(Both operational and domestic household
waste); and 9% of the remaining
emissions results from both Council and
staff vehicles and the operation of other
equipment, such as grass cutters. The
Council also has responsibility to ensure it
is delivering on Climate Change targets in
line with Climate Change strategy.
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CORPORATE ASSET FRAMEWORK 
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
CORP
02 
INTRODUCTION 
The Asset Management framework demonstrates how our assets support the strategic
priorities of the council, the delivery of key services, ensuring their efficiency and
effectiveness in achieving best value and meeting the needs of communities within West
Dunbartonshire. 
Sound and efficient management of our assets has a significant part to play in
continuing to improve and develop our services to the Community and through service
delivery planning, we will continue to clearly set out the service priorities and the asset
implications. 
Effective Asset Management can, as well as improving efficiency and effectiveness,
generate income by selling surplus assets, which will in turn generate long term
revenue savings as those assets would no longer be a financial burden. 
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03 
BACKGROUND 
Our Strategic Priorities 
The strategic priorities of the Council explain
how the Council will work to improve the lives of
residents, and support delivery of
Community Planning West
Dunbartonshire’s (CPWD) Local Outcomes
and Improvement Plan, and the West
Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care
Partnership (HSCP) strategic plan. 
This will ensure the Council is able to deliver on
its aspiration to reduce inequality for the
people of West Dunbartonshire.
Our priorities will be delivered through the
Council’s Strategic Plan 2022-27 and this
Corporate Asset Management Framework facilitates
the delivery of these strategic priorities.   
Through the strategic management of Assets, we will
demonstrate how we will deliver against the Council’s
Climate Change Strategy, actions and targets This
includes actions to reduce energy consumption and
improve energy and water efficiency in our
buildings and across our operations. We will drive
the rationalisation and improved utilisation of our
offices, depots and other buildings, ensuring that
we respond adequately to the green recovery of the
Covid19 pandemic and future proofing our assets
for a net zero. 
Energy and Water currently make up 44% of the overall
carbon footprint, so it is important that we continue to
make efforts to reduce consumption and emissions from
energy and water to have a greater chance of getting to
net zero by 2045. We will therefore look to exceed the
current energy reduction target of 2%   
The Framework has been developed taking
recognition of the Chartered Institute of Public
Finance and Accounting (CIPFA) guidance which
suggests assets should be classified under 6
generic categories.  Strategic management of
these is evidenced through Asset Management
Plans for each of these asset groups.  Each plan can be
accessed through the links below: 
Property
Open Spaces
Roads Structures & Lighting
Housing
Vehicle Fleet & Plant
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 
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CORPORATE ASSET FRAMEWORK 
04
STRATEGIC APPROACH 
Elected Members, employees and partners
have a key role to play in continuing to
contribute to and inform the strategic
management and operational provision
of Assets. The Council’s corporate and
collaborative approach to Asset
Management will ensure that our assets are
fit for purpose and through each Service
Asset Plan provides the actions to be achieved
which continues to support this  Corporate
Asset Management Framework.  Asset Plans,
Property Disposal Strategy together with
other relevant plans such as Climate Change
actions, will be monitored, reviewed and
reported to various strategic forums and
Council Committees in line with appropriate
timescales.
The strategic responsibilities below outline
the key areas to deliver tangible benefits
contributing to the delivery of the Council’s
Priorities and Objectives: 
The Strategic Asset Management Group
oversees the Corporate Asset
Management for the Council.   
The Strategic Asset Management Group
chaired by the Chief Officer Supply,
Distribution and Property, with
membership from all service areas, facilitates
a corporate approach to the management
and prioritisation of all assets. 
• The Strategic Asset Management Group will
continue to consider the capital and asset
plans, opportunities and activities such as
disposals, energy and water management
etc. in line with best value and continued
optimisation of efficiencies. 
• We will generate additional income through an
active disposal of redundant assets
programme.  The disposal strategy and plan
can be found here. 
• We will carry out a further review of new
proposals which could lever additional
investment into West Dunbartonshire linked
to utilising our existing assets. This work should
be reviewed annually.   
Asset Management Performance Indicators
are monitored on a quarterly basis and
reported to Committee in line with the
delivery plans.  The Supply Distribution and
Property Delivery plan can be found here. 
• All Asset Plans will be reviewed and
approved by the Strategic Asset
Management Group and Committee as
required. 
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Asset Management Plans 
All Asset Management Plans will support the delivery of the strategic plan these take account
of six key drivers which are promoted by CIPFA as being critical to effective Asset
Management. 
The six drivers and a description of each are illustrated below: 
Driver Description
Condition It is essential to understand the condition of the asset and it is
essential that regular surveys of condition are undertaken
Suitability This is also known as the “fit for purpose” test. It seeks to establish
how well an asset is suited to its current purpose
Sufficiency This relates to the demand and sustainability of the asset.
Sufficiency is concerned about how an asset is used now and in
the future. It helps to identify underused assets and is concerned
with asset capacity
Revenue Costs The costs of operating assets are important and need to be a
feature in any asset management plan in order both to monitor
against predicted costs but also to establish the economic asset use
Accessibility This has two aspects, the first linked to the Equality Act 2010and how
accessible the property is to disabled people, this is reported
under SPI CM4. The second how accessible is it generally, is it in
the right location
Value Knowing the value of assets is essential for decision making.
While valuations are required for accounting purposes it is also
essential to know the market value of the asset when considering
asset management plans 
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Capital Project and Planning   
The Council utilises option appraisal techniques (where appropriate) for capital 
plan assessment. 
The full option appraisal process comprises five stages as follows.
1. Determine the strategic objectives of the organisation. This involves the 
examination of each option to identify the strategic contribution of each while
considering any other objectives that may have to be considered and any
wider social or economic benefits. This examination results in options being 
ranked according to how they meet the specified objective. 
2. Assessment of the whole life costs of the preferred option under different
Procurement options which may include lease versus buy, new build versus 
refurbishment or self- finance versus PFI. 
3. Adjusting the whole life costs taking account of risk and optimism bias and confirmation that the preferred
demonstrates value for money and that it is affordable. 
4. Implementation and monitoring of the preferred option at each stage in the 
project upon commencement.  
5. Post project evaluation and feedback of lessons learned - i.e. what did we do 
right and what did we do wrong? 
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PROPERTY
ASSET
PLAN
2023-28
West
Dunbartonshire
COUNCIL
ITEM 12 -
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction Page   2
2. Current Property Assets Page   2
3. Property Asset Aims, Objectives and Drivers Page   3
4. Appendix 1 Action Plan Page   7
5. Appendix 2 Breakdown of Property Types Page  9
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Council has a responsibility to ensure that assets are managed in a strategic
manner so that they enhance and improve service delivery, that the asset base is
aligned to the Strategic Plan and priorities and that they are managed in an active,
effective and efficient manner.
West Dunbartonshire Council’s Corporate Asset Framework supports the priorities
and objectives of the Council’s Strategic Plan.
This Asset Property Plan will consider:
• Strategy aims and objectives
• Property portfolio
• Action Plan
2. CURRENT PROPERTY ASSETS
West Dunbartonshire Council has a substantial property portfolio consisting of:
• operational properties which are used to support service delivery;
• non-operational properties which are used to stimulate economic
development and provide the council with a stable revenue income stream
and surplus assets for disposal;
• memorials which include statues, plaques etc.
The property portfolio is made up as follows:
Type   Number   Value as at 31/03/2022
Operational properties      287  £220m
Non-operational properties    590   £  45m
Memorials      43  Unknown
Income from all non-operational properties is approximately £4.58 million annually. 
Total running costs for operational properties is approximately £18 million per year.
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3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aim is for all operational properties to reach minimum Condition B. Many of the
operational assets need investment to achieve Condition B status and all others to
ensure they remain at minimum Condition B. The current Capital Plan  if maintained
at this level, be sufficient to achieve and maintain 90% of properties at Condition B
status across the operational estate in 2028. 
The non-operational property assets may need investment but do offer the potential
to generate additional income for the Council. These will continue to be assessed in
line with occupancy rates.
Office Accommodation across the Estate will be continually reviewed in terms of
usage and service delivery and managed inline with operational plans and Disposal
Strategy.
The property asset objectives, from which is primarily funded by the Building
Upgrades budget, have been set as follows and contained in Appendix 1:
• Condition - 90% of operational assets will be grade A or B by 2028.
• Suitability - 97% of operational assets will be grade A or B by 2028.
• Accessibility - 100% of properties from which the council delivers services to
the public will be accessible to disabled people by 2028.
• Sufficiency - 7m2 per person based on Nett Internal Area by 2028.
Ensuring property assets operate efficiently is a priority.  The Council currently
spends £18 million per year on operational properties energy costs, under
occupancy issues, closure and sale of redundant properties must be considered and
prioritised as part of the property action plan as well as the disposal strategy. 
3.1 The Property Asset Plan is based on the following key principles:
To manage property assets as a corporate resource by adopting a strategic
approach through:
• Managing property as a corporate resource, which supports the most efficient
delivery of services
• Reviewing outcomes of business cases, in support of projects identified within
strategies to secure capital investment inline with wider regeneration of the
area.
• Maintain an accurate property asset register and database
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• Recording key information centrally against assets within the property asset
database
• Ongoing updating of property asset information as projects are completed,
where changes occur to asset use, or as part of regular cycle reviews
Minimise the impact on the environment from the construction and operation
of properties by:
• Considering sustainability within property asset refurbishment project
business cases and option appraisals
• Managing and monitoring energy consumption and costs
• Ensuring building users understand and operate properties effectively to
reduce energy consumption
• Utilising benchmarking information
To maintain properties in appropriate condition and is suitable by:
• Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance activities across the
operational estate
• Regularly assessing and reporting the condition of the portfolio, prioritsing
investment in property assets in line with condition assessments and  service
delivery
• Utilising benchmarking information
• Ensuring that, when required, properties are sufficiently accessible for people
with disabilities by complying with relevant standards and good practice
Ensure the property portfolio is effectively utilised across all levels by:
• Reviewing utilisation across the operational portfolio to map current and future
demands
• Challenging asset use by utilising occupancy recording methodologies and
where required identify proposals to either maximise asset use or to provide
service by alternative means
• Implementing common office space standards to ensure efficient use of office
accommodation in line with the Office Rationalisation project
• Continuing to deliver against the Disposal Strategy to ensure that assets that
no longer satisfy service delivery or within strategic locations are arranged to
be disposed of as soon as possible
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Report performance of the property portfolio by:
• Reporting asset performance to the Strategic Asset Management Group
relevant statutory bodies as necessary
By adopting a strategic approach to capital prioritisation, project initiation and
procurement by:
• The development of capital projects through the Gateway process which
requires a business case to be prepared to secure investment
• Ensuring option appraisals are conducted to support investment which
considers whole life costs and sustainability
• Utilising a high level option appraisal/selection process to determine inclusion
within the capital plan and best value whilst considering whole life costs and
sustainability
To manage the non-operational and investment portfolio by:
• Managing the non-operational and investment portfolio to maximise revenue
income to the council
• Maintaining the long-term performance of the non-operational portfolio
• Providing appropriate high quality premises which promote and encourage
economic  development within West Dunbartonshire
• Developing a process to collect, record and maintain key asset information
concerning the non-operational and investment portfolio
3.2 Property Drivers
To deliver the Property Asset Plan it is vital that clear property objectives are set for
both the operational and non-operational estate.  There are six key drivers in relation
to property asset management. These drivers will set the objectives for property and
allow improvement to be measured.
These six keys drivers continue to form the basis of the Councils Performance
Indicators both for operational and non-operational properties.  Performance is
reported to the Accounts Commission as well as appropriate Committees in line with
delivery planning arrangements as follows:
• Condition - % of properties in a satisfactory condition
• Suitability - % of properties suitable for its current use
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• Accessible - % of properties from which the council delivers services to the
public and the percentage of these in which all public areas are suitable for
and accessible to disabled people
• Location - is the property in the right location to deliver services
• Sufficiency - Average floor space per staff member
• Revenue - The running costs per m2 of the estate will decrease annually
Using the suitability criteria, currently almost 90% of operational properties are at
minimum grade B for suitability.  The target for 2028 is to achieve 90% subject to
maintaining current levels of capital funding.
3.3 Property Objectives
The Property Objectives, where cost is primarily funded by the Building Upgrades
budget, have been set as follows and contained in Appendix 1:
• Condition - 90% of operational assets will be grade A or B by 2028.
• Suitability - 97% of operational assets will be grade A or B by 2028.
• Accessibility - 100% of properties from which the council delivers services to
the public will be accessible to disabled people by 2028.
• Sufficiency - 7m2 per person based on Nett Internal Area by 2028.
3.4 Disposals
Continuation to deliver the objective of the Property and Land Disposal Strategy
2021 - 2026 which will be reviewed and reported  annually to Committee.  
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4. APPENDIX 1 ACTION PLAN 2023- 2028
The following tables illustrate the performance indicators to 2028 and the budget lines, which influence the performance delivery.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Target Target Target Target Target
CM8aiii: Proportion of operational
accommodation that is in a satisfactory
condition
92% 93% 95% 97% 100%
The following work streams have an impact in delivering improvement on the Performance Indicator:
o Major Capital Projects
o Depot Rationalisation Projects
o Office Accommodation Projects
o Building Upgrades Operational Plan
o Maintenance and Repair Operational Plan
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PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Target Target Target Target Target
CM8bii: Proportion of operational
accommodation that is suitable for its
current use 
93% 94% 96% 98% 100%
The following work streams have an impact in delivering improvement on the Performance Indicator:
o Major Capital Projects
o Depot Rationalisation Projects
o Office Accommodation Projects
o Building Upgrades Operational Plan
Maintenance and Repair Operational Plan
Performance Indicator
2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Target Target Target Target Target
CM4c: Percentage of
council buildings in which all public
areas are suitable for and accessible to
disabled people
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
The following work streams have an impact in delivering improvement on the Performance Indicator:
o Major Capital Projects
o Depot Rationalisation Projects
o Office Accommodation Projects
o Building Upgrades Operational Plan
o Maintenance and Repair Operational Plan
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5. APPENDIX 2 BREAKDOWN OF PROPERTY TYPES
Type No. % at C/D
Current
cond.
Comments Target date for
Condition B
Schools 64 0% Based on previous investment the current Schools
Estate condition A & B is 100%.
Maintain 100% by
2028
Pavilions 25 Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028
80% by 2028
Offices 12 0% Based on previous investment the current office
condition A & B is 100%.
Maintain 100% by
2028
Depot/Workshops 12 Currently being maintained whilst DRP and shared
services are reviewed.  Those buildings remaining will
then become part of Building Upgrades Programme.
To be assessed
Stores 12 Currently being maintained whilst DRP and shared
services are reviewed.  Those buildings remaining will
then become part of Building Upgrades Programme.
To be assessed
Comm. Ed &
Resource Centres
12 60% Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028
80% by 2028
Lodge and School
Houses
16 N/A Maintained by respective services or will form part of
Disposal strategy
N/A
Care Homes etc. 9 100% Part of Care Home Rationalisation Projects.  Surplus
properties will form part of the Disposal Strategy
100% by 2028
Library 8 50% Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028
80% by 2028
Toilets 8 25% Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028.
80% by 2028
Sports/Leisure
Centres
3 N/A Maintained by West Dunbartonshire Leisure.  2028
Sports Halls & Halls 6 100% (SH) Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028.
2028
Training Facility 2 N/A Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028
2028
Theatre 1 100% Maintained by West Dunbartonshire Leisure 2028
Others 6 Part of Building Upgrades Programme will be Condition
B by 2028
2028
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Report by Chief Officer - Resources 
Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee:
1 February 2023
___________________________________________________________________
Subject: Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Budgetary
Control Report 2022/23 to Period 8 (30 November 2022)
1. Purpose
1.1 This report provides an update on the financial performance to 30 November
2022 of those services under the auspices of the Infrastructure, Regeneration
& Economic Development Committee (IRED).
2. Recommendations
2.1 Members are asked to:
i) note the contents of this report showing the revenue budget forecast to
overspend against budget by £0.956m (7.02%) at the year-end, of
which £0.030m is COVID-19 related, therefore the non-covid variance
is currently projected at £0.926m adverse, and
ii) note the net projected annual position in relation to relevant capital
projects which is highlighting a projected variance of £19.235m
(40.14%) due to re-profiling of £18.033m (37.63%) and an underspend
of £1.203m (8.25%).
3. Background
Revenue
3.1 At the meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council on 9 March 2022, Members
agreed the revenue estimates for 2022/23. A total net budget of £12.819m
was approved for IRED services. Since then there have been various
adjustments and some services have moved outwith the IRED remit and the
revised budget is therefore now £13.602m, as follows:
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3.2 With vacancy savings being removed from service budgets and transferred to
a central budget, other projected overspends identified within services are
now more clearly reported. This demonstrates that, if the Council were only to
meet the budgeted turnover level of vacancies there would be a far more
significant overspend which highlights the extent to which the Council cannot
afford to operate with its current full establishment. 
Capital
3.3 At the meeting of Council on 9 March 2022, Members also agreed the
updated 10 year General Services Capital Plan for 2022/2023 to 2031/2032. 
The three years from 2021/22 to 2023/24 have been approved in detail with
the remaining years being indicative at this stage. The total project life budget
approved for projects that have either commenced or are due to commence in
that period total £159.023m.
4. Main Issues
Revenue Budget
4.1  The current budgetary position is summarised in Appendix 1.  A more detailed
analysis by service is given in Appendix 2. 
4.2 Of the 13 services monitored 5 are showing either a favourable or nil variance,
with 8 services showing an adverse variance. Comments are shown in
Appendix 3 when there are projected net annual variances greater than
£0.050m and also where the net variance is below £0.050m but there are
offsetting variances of over £0.050m within the service.  
4.3 Appendix 1 shows the probable outturn for the services at £14.558m. As the
annual adjusted budget is £13.602m there is currently a projected adverse
variance for the year of £0.956m, of which £0.030m is COVID-19 related,
therefore the non-covid variance is currently projected at £0.926m adverse.
£m
Starting Position 12.819
Cost of Living Allocation 0.057
Mobile and Adobe licenses
realignment -0.001
Pay Award Allocation 0.739
Recurring Variances -0.015
Cost of living working group 0.003
Revised  Budget 13.602
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4.4 Officers will continue to manage the budgets as closely as possible
throughout the year and it is hoped that by tight budgetary control expenditure
may be brought in on line.
Capital Budget
4.5 The overall programme summary report is shown in Appendix 5. Information
on projects in the red category for probable underspends or overspends in-
year and in total is provided in Appendices 6 together with additional
information on action being taken to minimise or mitigate reprofiling and/or
overspends where possible and detail on projects within the green category
are shown in Appendix 7.The analysis shows that for the in-year planned
spend there is currently a projected in-year variance of £19.235m of which
£18.033m relates to project reprofiling and an in-year underspend of £1.203m.
Officers review regularly the in-year position to consider options to maximise
the effective use of capital resources.
4.6 From the analysis within the appendices it can be seen that there are ten
projects with forecast slippage over £0.500m, as listed as follows:
Project Slippage £m
Vehicle Replacement 2.217
Vehicle Replacement Strategy 1.000
New West Bridgend Community
Centre 1.063
LUF 6.835
Clydebank Can on the Canal 0.657
Viresco 0.750
Regeneration/LED 0.876
Regeneration 2.148
Depot Rationalisation 0.965
SPT 0.552
5. People Implications
5.1 There are no people implications.
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6. Financial Implications
6.1 Other than the financial position noted above, there are no financial
implications of the budgetary control report. Officers are currently reviewing
budgets and projections with a view to improving the position by financial year
end and progress will be highlighted in future reports to committee.
7. Risk Analysis
7.1 The present variances should be viewed in the knowledge that there are a
number of variable factors which could arise between now and 31 March and
which could affect the year end results for both the revenue and capital
budgets.
8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA)
8.1 The report is for noting and therefore no Equalities Impact Assessment was
completed for this report.
9 Consultation
9.1 The views of both Finance and Legal services have been requested on this
report and both have advised there are neither any issues nor concerns with
the proposal. As the report is for noting no further consultation is envisaged.
10. Strategic Assessment
10.1 Proper budgetary control and sound financial practice are cornerstones of
good governance and support Council and officers to pursue the five strategic
priorities of the Council’s Strategic Plan. This report forms part of the financial
governance of the Council. This report is for noting and, therefore, does not
directly affect any of the strategic priorities.
Laurence Slavin
Chief Officer  – Resources
Date:  10 January 2023
Person to Contact: Jackie Thomson - Business Unit Finance Partner, 16
Church Street, Dumbarton, G81 1QL.
e-mail jackie.nicol-thomson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Appendices: Appendix 1 - Summary Budgetary Position (Revenue)
Appendix 2– Detailed Budgetary Position (Revenue)
Appendix 3 – Variance Analysis (Revenue)
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Appendix 4 – Efficiencies & Management Adjustments
Appendix 5 – Budgetary Position (Capital)
Appendix 6 – Variance Analysis Red Status (Capital)
Appendix 7 - Variance Analysis Green (Capital)
Background Papers: None
Wards Affected: All
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 1
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
IRED SUMMARY
MONTH END DATE 30 November 2022
Total Budget
2022/23
Spend to
Date 2022/23
Forecast
Spend
2022/23
Annual
RAG
Status
Net Variance
Attributable
to Covid
Underlying
Variance
Excluding
Covid
£000 £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000
(203) (174) (201) 2 -1%  0 2
(511) 846 (402) 109 -21%  0 109
570 651 566 (4) -1%  0 (4)
3,066 3,582 3,281 215 7%  0 215
7,503 5,002 7,503 0 0%  0 0
192 160 188 (4) -2%  0 (4)
(193) (350) (187) 6 -3%  0 6
(1,024) (476) (895) 130 -13%  0 130
8,177 5,318 8,516 340 4%  340
(2,276) 43 (2,290) (14) 1%  35 (50)
258 880 262 5 2%  (5) 10
Depots 0 350 0 0 0%  0 0
(1,957) 5,087 (1,783) 174 -9%  0 174
13,602 20,919 14,558 956 7%  30 926
Burial Grounds
Crematorium
Waste Services
Corporate Assets /Capital Investment Programme
Economic Development
Ground Maintenance & Street Cleaning Trading A/c
Total Net Expenditure
Consultancy Services
Roads Services
Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleaning Client
Outdoor Services
Transport, Fleet & Maintenance Services
Service / Subjective Summary Annual Variance 2022/23
Corporate Asset Maintenance
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 2
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
IRED COMMITTEE DETAIL
PERIOD END DATE 30 November 2022
PERIOD 8
Actual
Outturn
2021/22
Total
Budget
2022/23
Spend to
Date 2022/23
Forecast
Spend
2022/23
RAG
Status
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
18,274 Employee 19,865 11,704 19,748 (117) -1% 
3,921 Property 3,393 2,991 3,675 281 8% 
4,547 Transport and Plant 4,568 2,909 5,047 479 10% 
10,643 Supplies, Services and Admin 11,789 6,347 10,458 (1,331) -11% 
9,414 Payments to Other Bodies 9,369 5,362 9,407 38 0% 
390 Other 557 0 557 0 0% 
47,189 Gross Expenditure 49,541 29,314 48,891 (650) -1% 
(32,144) Income (35,939) (8,395) (34,333) 1,607 4% 
15,046 Net Expenditure 13,602 20,919 14,558 956 7% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
2,006 Employee 1,739 1,064 1,703 (36) -2% 
57 Property 49 33 49 0 0% 
59 Transport and Plant 67 45 67 0 0% 
1,329 Supplies, Services and Admin 3,070 677 1,328 (1,742) -57% 
0 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
3,451 Gross Expenditure 4,925 1,819 3,147 (1,778) -36% 
(3,648) Income (5,128) (1,993) (3,348) 1,780 35% 
(197) Net Expenditure (203) (174) (201) 2 -1% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
1,721 Employee 1,839 1,092 1,807 (32) -2% 
93 Property 81 87 95 14 17% 
1,919 Transport and Plant 2,068 1,325 2,217 148 7% 
509 Supplies, Services and Admin 567 324 567 (0) 0% 
1 Payments to Other Bodies 0 1 1 1 388% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
4,243 Gross Expenditure 4,556 2,829 4,686 130 3% 
(4,626) Income (5,067) (1,984) (5,088) (21) 0% 
(383) Net Expenditure (511) 846 (402) 109 -21% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
1,092 Employee 1,074 647 1,063 (12) -1% 
0 Property 0 0 0 0 0% 
6 Transport and Plant 7 2 7 0 0% 
4 Supplies, Services and Admin 5 2 5 0 11% 
45 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
1,147 Gross Expenditure 1,086 651 1,075 (11) -1% 
(528) Income (516) 0 (509) 7 1% 
619 Net Expenditure 570 651 566 (4) -1% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
2,707 Employee 2,929 1,651 2,844 (85) -3% 
226 Property 216 360 278 61 28% 
697 Transport and Plant 552 440 723 171 31% 
2,423 Supplies, Services and Admin 2,113 1,202 2,350 237 11% 
817 Payments to Other Bodies 836 1 836 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
6,871 Gross Expenditure 6,646 3,653 7,031 384 6% 
(4,212) Income (3,580) (71) (3,750) (170) -5% 
2,658 Net Expenditure 3,066 3,582 3,281 215 7% 
Consultancy Services
Roads Services
Transport, Fleet & Maintenance Services
Service Summary Annual Variance
2022/23
All Services
Corporate Asset Maintenance
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
IRED COMMITTEE DETAIL
PERIOD END DATE 30 November 2022
PERIOD 8
Actual
Outturn
2021/22
Total
Budget
2022/23
Spend to
Date 2022/23
Forecast
Spend
2022/23
RAG
Status Service Summary Annual Variance
2022/23
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
0 Employee 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Property 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 0 0 0% 
7,360 Payments to Other Bodies 7,503 5,002 7,503 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
7,360 Gross Expenditure 7,503 5,002 7,503 0 0% 
0 Income 0 0 0 0 0% 
7,360 Net Expenditure 7,503 5,002 7,503 0 0% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
61 Employee 116 37 65 (51) -44% 
84 Property 85 70 106 21 25% 
0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0 0 0% 
113 Supplies, Services and Admin 117 125 129 11 10% 
62 Payments to Other Bodies 45 12 34 (12) -26% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
320 Gross Expenditure 364 244 333 (30) -8% 
(144) Income (171) (84) (146) 26 15% 
176 Net Expenditure 192 160 188 (4) -2% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
0 Employee 0 0 0 0 0% 
21 Property 23 12 24 1 5% 
0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Supplies, Services and Admin 0 0 0 0 0% 
425 Payments to Other Bodies 442 0 442 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
447 Gross Expenditure 465 12 467 2 0% 
(666) Income (658) (362) (654) 4 1% 
(220) Net Expenditure (193) (350) (187) 6 -3% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
199 Employee 197 138 210 12 6% 
161 Property 166 132 217 51 31% 
0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0 0 0% 
18 Supplies, Services and Admin 18 12 20 1 6% 
37 Payments to Other Bodies 33 16 33 (1) -2% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
415 Gross Expenditure 416 298 479 64 15% 
(1,364) Income (1,440) (774) (1,374) 66 5% 
(949) Net Expenditure (1,024) (476) (895) 130 -13% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
3,034 Employee 2,990 1,952 3,250 260 9% 
175 Property 146 40 157 11 8% 
1,066 Transport and Plant 1,037 658 1,050 12 1% 
5,275 Supplies, Services and Admin 5,207 3,330 5,270 63 1% 
2 Payments to Other Bodies 22 50 50 28 131% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
9,551 Gross Expenditure 9,403 6,029 9,778 374 4% 
(1,118) Income (1,227) (712) (1,262) (35) -3% 
8,434 Net Expenditure 8,177 5,318 8,516 340 4% 
Crematorium
Burial Grounds
Waste Services
Grounds Maintenance & Street Cleaning Client
Outdoor Services
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 2
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
IRED COMMITTEE DETAIL
PERIOD END DATE 30 November 2022
PERIOD 8
Actual
Outturn
2021/22
Total
Budget
2022/23
Spend to
Date 2022/23
Forecast
Spend
2022/23
RAG
Status Service Summary Annual Variance
2022/23
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
1,138 Employee 1,271 710 1,189 (82) -6% 
1,794 Property 1,769 1,644 1,871 103 6% 
3 Transport and Plant 5 3 6 1 11% 
74 Supplies, Services and Admin (52) 9 (48) 3 -6% 
47 Payments to Other Bodies 42 13 42 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
3,056 Gross Expenditure 3,036 2,380 3,061 25 1% 
(2,968) Income # (5,312) (2,336) (5,351) (39) -1% 
88 Net Expenditure (2,276) 43 (2,290) (14) 1% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
620 Employee 1,002 598 964 (38) -4% 
489 Property 22 18 23 1 5% 
2 Transport and Plant 4 0 0 (4) -100% 
13 Supplies, Services and Admin 16 7 15 (1) -7% 
618 Payments to Other Bodies 444 269 466 22 5% 
0 Other 0 0% 
1,743 Gross Expenditure 1,489 891 1,468 (21) -1% 
(976) Income (1,231) (11) (1,206) 25 2% 
767 Net Expenditure 258 880 262 4 2% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
0 Employee 0 0 0 0 0% 
485 Property 504 346 536 32 6% 
0 Transport and Plant 0 0 0 0 0% 
16 Supplies, Services and Admin 15 4 19 4 28% 
0 Payments to Other Bodies 0 0 0 0 0% 
0 Other 0 0 0 0 0% 
501 Gross Expenditure 519 350 555 36 7% 
(501) Income (519) 0 (555) (36) -7% 
0 Net Expenditure 0 350 0 0 0% 
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 %
5,696 Employee 6,708 3,814 6,653 (54) -1% 
334 Property 332 250 318 (13) -4% 
796 Transport and Plant 827 437 977 150 18% 
869 Supplies, Services and Admin 712 656 803 91 13% 
0 Payments to Other Bodies 0 (0) (0) (0) 0% 
390 Other 557 0 557 0 0% 
8,085 Gross Expenditure 9,135 5,156 9,308 174 2% 
(11,393) Income (11,091) (68) (11,091) 0 0% 
(3,308) Net Expenditure (1,957) 5,087 (1,783) 174 -9% 
Economic Development
Depots
Ground Maintenance & Street Cleaning Trading A/c
Corporate Assets /Capital Investment Programme
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 3
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000
PERIOD END DATE
Total Budget Forecast
Spend RAG Status
£000 £000 £000 %
Corporate Asset Maintenance (203) (201) 2 -1% 
Service Description
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
Transport, Fleet & Maintenance
Services (511) (402) 109 -21% 
Service Description
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
This service manages and undertakes repairs and maintenance to public
buildings
Lower than budgeted income due to a reduced programme of CAMS work
delivered through subcontractor partners. Reduced income is  offset by
reduced subcontractor expenditure.
Non required
Surplus is broadly in line with target
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Variance Analysis
Variance
Surplus is less than target
Transport services across WDC
There is a favourable variance (£102k) against employee costs due to a
number of vacancies. However this is more than offset by higher fuel costs
(£143k), which will follow through to higher recharges to services.
Favourable variance from diesel recharges is less than the adverse
variance from higher prices as initial income target was too high.
The level of internal recharges is under review
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 3
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000
PERIOD END DATE
Total Budget Forecast
Spend RAG Status
£000 £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Variance Analysis
Variance
Roads Services 3,066 3,281 215 7% 
Service Description
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
Outdoor Services 192 188 (4) -2% 
Service Description
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
This service covers the outdoor sporting facilities provided by WDC and
public conveniences
Employee costs are favourable (£51k) because of a number of vacancies .
This favourable variance has offset the adverse variance against
electricity/gas (£24k).
None necessary
Small favourable variance
An adverse variance is anticipated.
This service relates to Roads operations, design, structures, street lighting,
road safety and school crossing patrols
Plant hire costs have increased during the year to a level not foreseen when
the budget was set . Similarly, electricity and street lighting costs have
increased during the year to a level not anticipated when the budget was set
due to inflationary levels.
Management will continue to monitor all budget heads with a view to
minimising the overspend.
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 3
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000
PERIOD END DATE
Total Budget Forecast
Spend RAG Status
£000 £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Variance Analysis
Variance
Ground Maintenance & Street Cleaning
Trading A/c (1,957) (1,783) 174 -9% 
Service Description
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
Crematorium (1,024) (895) 130 -13% 
Service Description This service provides crematorium services within the Council area
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
Waste Services 8,177 8,516 340 4% 
Service Description Waste Collection and Refuse disposal services
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
An adverse variance is anticipated
Overspend anticipated
Gas costs are higher than budgeted (£30k) while income is projected to be
less than budgeted (£48k) . Following the pay award overtime will be over
budget (£6k).
Management will continue to monitor all budget heads with a view to
minimising the overspend
none possible at present
Employee costs are higher (£258k) as projected savings from waste route
optimisation ,which depend on operating from a single depot, are not yet
achievable and the impact of the pay award . Expenditure on bin
replacements is higher (£80k) , skip hire (£21k) , and waste transfer
consultancy costs (£31k) are greater than anticipated when the budgets
were set. SEPA licence charges(£27k) are higher than anticipated when the
budget was set. These have been partly offset by reduced transport costs,
mainly in vehicle hires (£21k) .
Trading operation providing grounds maintenance and street cleaning
services
Property costs are adverse due to increased gas/electricity costs (£17k) and
higher anticipated depot costs (£12k). Fuel (£114k) ,  vehicle maintenance
(£22k), tyres (£15k) and plant/seed/materials costs (£36k) have increased
to a level not anticipated when the budget was set. These have been partly
offset by vacancies (£54k).
None possible at this time
An adverse variance is anticipated
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 3
REVENUE BUDGETARY CONTROL 2022/23
ANALYSIS FOR VARIANCES OVER £50,000
PERIOD END DATE
Total Budget Forecast
Spend RAG Status
£000 £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Variance Analysis
Variance
Corporate Assets /Capital Investment
Programme (2,276) (2,290) (14) 1% 
Service Description This service provides asset and estate management
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
Economic Development 258 262 4 2% 
Service Description
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
Anticipated Outcome
The favourable variance is due mainly to increased rents anticipated from
the Artizan Centre which is partially offset by a reduction in income
anticipated from Clyde Regional Centre.
Income and expenditure will continue to be monitored throughout the year.
Favourable variance anticipated at year end
An overspend is anticipated
Income is adverse due to delays in filling staff vacancies on posts that are
budgeted to be internally recharged. While these posts are vacant there is
no possibility of recharging these. This is being partially offset by a
favourable variance in staffing due to the same vacancies.
Income and expenditure will continue to be monitored throughout the year.
Promotion of regeneration activities within West Dunbartonshire Council
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
MONITORING OF EFFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT ADJUSTMENTS 2022/23 ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 4
Efficiency Detail Chief Officer Area budgeted
Amount £
Projection of
Total Saved £
Projection of
Total Not Saved
£
Comment
Increased income - Housing Maintenance Trading
Account (HMTA) / Corporate Asset Maintenance
(CAMS)
Angela Wilson 108,000          91,000 17,000 The CAMS income is lower than expected due to
reduced programme of work. This will continue to
be monitored and update if the situation changes
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 5
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
OVERALL PROGRAMME SUMMARY
MONTH END DATE
PERIOD
Spend to
Date
Spend to
Date
£000 £000
Red
26 33% 8,876 26% 26 33% 2,404 46%
Amber
0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Green
53 67% 25,385 74% 53 67% 2,781 54%
79 100% 34,261 100% 79 100% 5,185 100%
Budget Spend to
Date
Forecast
Spend
Forecast
Variance Budget Spend to
Date
Forecast
Spend
Forecast
Variance Slippage Over/
(Under)
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
PL CY
48,186 8,876 48,162 (25) 20,686 2,404 5,088 (15,598) (15,541) (57) 0% -75%
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
110,837 25,385 109,414 (1,423) 27,239 2,781 23,602 (3,637) (2,491) (1,146) -1% -13%
159,023 34,261 157,576 (1,447) 47,925 5,185 28,690 (19,235) (18,033) (1,203)
30 November 2022
Project Status Analysis
Project Life Status Analysis Current Year Project Status Analysis
Number of
Projects at
RAG Status
% Projects at
RAG Status
% Project
Spend at
RAG Status
Number of
Projects at
RAG Status
% Projects at
RAG Status
% Project
Spend at
RAG Status
8
Projects are either at risk of being overspent and/or delay in completion (although this is unquantifiable at
present) or the project has any issues that require to be reported at this time
Green
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Project Life Financials Current Year Financials
Red
Projects are on target both in relation to overall budget and the forecast stages in the project life cycle and
no issues are anticipated at this time
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Projects are forecast to be overspent and/or significant delay to completion
Amber
Projects are on target both in relation to overall budget and the forecast stages in the project life cycle and
no issues are anticipated at this time
Red
Projects are forecast to be overspent and/or experience material delay to completion
Amber
Projects are either at risk of being overspent and/or delay in completion (although this is unquantifiable at
present) or the project has any issues that require to be reported at this time
Green
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 6
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 61 3 5% 61 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 55 0 0% 5 (50) -91%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
2
Project Life Financials 83 0 0% 83 0 0%
Current Year Financials 83 0 0% 15 (68) -82%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
3
Project Life Financials 342 237 69% 347 5 1%
Current Year Financials 110 0 0% 10 (100) -91%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Specification delayed due to other priority works. Expect full spend in 2023-2024.
Anticipated Outcome
Physical works being carried out by 31/3/23.
Replace obsolete boilers (plant greater than 30 years old).
Replace obsolete boilers (plant greater than 30 years old).
Planned End Date
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Retention for St Mary's Primary School and design fees this year. Insufficient budget available to carry out Hub works.
Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works are integrated with the new Baths refurbishment. Received and approved initial design proposals from Vital. Waiting on final
design and costings. Works to be complete by 31 March 2023 to compliment the district heating installation.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Mitigating Action
Opportunities to mitigate are limited at this stage. 
Anticipated Outcome
Complete in 2023/24.
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall.
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre.
Planned End Date
Mitigating Action
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Chimney inspection being carried out. Project team established. Consultant appointed. All design works planned and tender
documentation to be completed by March 2023 with works being carried out in 2023-2024. Expect only design fees and survey fees and
retention for St Marys to be paid this year.
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
4
Project Life Financials 290 63 22% 290 0 0%
Current Year Financials 216 0 0% 2 (214) -99%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
5
Project Life Financials 80 20 25% 80 0 0%
Current Year Financials 61 2 3% 10 (51) -84%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 344 86 25% 344 0 0%
Current Year Financials 258 0 0% 15 (243) -94%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Spend to Save projects.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Zero Carbon Fund
Zero Carbon Fund.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Further orders have been raised and await invoices. Total expenditure this financial year estimated to be £0.030m with the rest of the
funding to be carried forward into next financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate some spend this year and the remainder to be rephased into 2023/24.
Energy Projects quick wins
Leisure Energy projects - air handling units, upgrade lighting, circulating pumps, and draught proofing
All works to be completed next financial year 2023/24.
Measures to be installed at both Meadow Centre & Vale of Leven Swimming Pool; new pool hall Air
Handling Units, upgrade lighting, circulating pumps Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, internal and
external lighting and draught proofing.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Existing controls have been found to be obsolete and not compatible with a new AHU controls. Additional timelines and work involved.
Design team established and project specification and tender being compiled. Work will be carried out in FY 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
All works to be complete in one tender package.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Initial survey works have commenced at HUB CEC and Consultant appointed. It has been agreed that Clydebank High will be the next
BAM operated school that we will install solar PV. Await proposals and costings. Works will cross into next financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
7
Project Life Financials 160 0 0% 160 0 0%
Current Year Financials 152 0 0% 80 (72) -47%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
8
Project Life Financials 2,188 146 7% 1,651 (538) -25%
Current Year Financials 1,651 146 9% 775 (876) -53%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
Upgrade obsolete heating controls (BEMS) across Council estate
Upgrade obsolete heating controls (BEMS) across Council estate.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Tender documentation currently being prepared. Work scheduled between October 2022 and March 2023 but suspect it will carry
forward into the new financial year due to necessary disruption to heating in the buildings.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of project within budget.
Mitigating Action
Planned End Date
Regeneration/Local Economic Development
Budget to facilitate the delivery of Regeneration throughout West Dunbartonshire, aligned to the
Economic Strategy. External funding will be sought to maximise opportunities for redevelopment of
these sites.
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
LED budget is invested across our town centres and strategic sites and is used to develop and implement projects as well as providing
match funding to lever in external funding. During 2022/2023 the key projects to be developed and delivered include a contribution
towards Smollett Fountain public realm,  development costs associated with Dumbarton Waterfront, the Arc of Attraction Strategy and in
Clydebank implementation of the Development Framework Activity Centre in Clydebank will be delivered in 2023/2024. Many
regeneration projects are subject to factors outwith Council control and close monitoring of the programming is required. Enabling works
at Mitchell Way  have been delayed as they are subject to the timescale of the developer. A contingency is included for increasing costs
and new funding opportunities.
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Improved town centres and strategic sites across West Dunbartonshire.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
9
Project Life Financials 750 0 0% 0 (750) -100%
Current Year Financials 750 0 0% 0 (750) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Dec-22 30-Jun-23
10
Project Life Financials 747 40 5% 747 0 0%
Current Year Financials 747 40 5% 90 (657) -88%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Dec-22 30-Jun-23Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Clydebank Can On The Canal
New activities centre in Clydebank Town Centre.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Due to factors outwith the Council's control, progress couldn’t be made on a timeline that would be acceptable to funders and as a result
Scottish Government will withdraw the grant offer.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Viresco Studios and Arts Centre
Viresco Studios and Arts Centre in Alexandria, aimed to encourage wider participation in the arts,
creative enterprises and cultural activity in West Dunbartonshire.
Repurposing and restoration of B listed former St Andrew's church in Alexandria for community arts uses.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New community-run activities centre in Clydebank Town Centre.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Kier is appointed to design and deliver the Activities Centre at Clydebank Town Centre. Design of the project is underway and a
commencement date for construction has been confirmed as April 2023. The budget will slip into 2023-2024 however some spend on
design development expected in the current financial year.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
11
Project Life Financials 22,100 2,018 9% 22,100 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 7,465 250 3% 630 (6,835) -92%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
12
Project Life Financials 8,535 252 3% 8,535 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,715 133 8% 750 (965) -56%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharon Jump/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
13
Project Life Financials 382 388 102% 388 6 2%
Current Year Financials 0 6 0% 6 6 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-21 31-Mar-21
Redevelopment of the Dumbarton Town Centre
LUF
Year one LUF spend includes acquisition cost of Artizan Centre, and design development for
Glencairn House and Connecting Dumbarton
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
There were delays to Connecting Dumbarton (due to procurement issues) and Glencairn House (design development issues) resulting
in reduced projected spend for 2022/2023. A future programme for the Artizan Centre based on the Development Strategy report was
reported to IRED in September 2022. Costs will continue to be monitored by the LUF Project Board.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Design Team have been appointed to develop feasibility options for the DRP Project, currently in stage 1 of this phase reviewing service
requirements.  The conclusion of the feasibility report will provide input for the options appraisal exercise.  The intention would be to
bring a business case to a future IRED Committee in 2023.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New Sports Changing Facility at Duntocher
New Sports Changing Facility at Duntocher
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project completed over budget due to ground conditions on site.  Final costs now charged.
Project business case will be brought back to project board, IRED and Council.
Depot Rationalisation
Depot Rationalisation.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New sports changing facility completed.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
14
Project Life Financials 750 766 102% 766 16 2%
Current Year Financials 86 102 119% 102 16 19%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-23
15
Project Life Financials 2,375 87 4% 2,375 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,090 3 0% 28 (1,063) -97%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-24
16
Project Life Financials 78 0 0% 0 (78) -100%
Current Year Financials 78 0 0% 0 (78) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Martin Feeney
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Holm Park & Yoker Athletic FC
Develop a new 3G pitch to act as a home venue for Clydebank FC with extensive community
access.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
New Westbridgend Community Centre
New Westbridgend Community Centre
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Various delays due to Covid and other utility issues. Planning was previously delayed but now resolved. Building warrant applications
submitted with a view to tender being issued December 2022. Anticipated to be onsite by April 2023.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project now complete.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered on budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget is no longer required.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New build community facility.
Purchase of 3 Welfare Units
The purchase of 3 Welfare Units as a spend-to-save proposal.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
17
Project Life Financials 45 0 0% 0 (45) -100%
Current Year Financials 45 0 0% 0 (45) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Martin Feeney
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
18
Project Life Financials 400 47 12% 400 0 0%
Current Year Financials 357 3 1% 100 (257) -72%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Oct-23 31-Oct-23
Elevated Platforms (Building Services)
Elevated Platforms (Building Services).
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget is no longer required.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Two new allotment sites with 80 plots and community growing space.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Two sites are being developed at Dillichip Loan Bonhill and Overburn Dumbarton. These sites will provide eighty traditional allotment
plots together with community food growing facilities. It is anticipated that project works will commence in February 2023 with a
completion date of October 2023. This project has successfully attracted £0.1 from Scottish Government Vacant and Derelict Land
Fund.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Allotment Development
To develop an allotment site.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
19
Project Life Financials 2,712 4,071 150% 4,071 1,359 50%
Current Year Financials 910 1,704 187% 1,704 794 87%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-23
20
Project Life Financials 817 263 32% 817 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 553 0 0% 150 (403) -73%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Oct-23 31-Oct-23
21
Project Life Financials 217 3 1% 217 0 0%
Current Year Financials 214 0 0% 0 (214) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Bus Rapid Deployment Fund
Funding has been awarded from Sustrans to assist with social distancing measures required as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve journey times and reliability of bus services.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Officers working with external partners to identify projects to support funding. Investigation on going however unlikely works will be able
to progress this financial year.
Posties Park Sports Hub - New sports hub to include gym & running track
Creation of a sports hub at Posties/Marinecraft to include a new changing pavilion/Gym, new all-
weather 6 lane running track, conversion of blaze sports pitch to grass, new fencing, upgrade of
existing floodlights and additional car parking.  This combines the budget approved by the Council
in February 2015 for Community Sports Facilities at Posties Park, draw down of budget from the
generic sports facilities budget line.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project start was delayed due to planning issues and COVID-19 restrictions. Work commenced January 2021 with a proposed
completion date of March 2022 which has been extended to January 2023 due to design changes required by Planning. There is still a
significant amount of work to be undertaken to complete the project and the cost of this work has been affected by Covid, Brexit and
supply chain issues. Additional budget will be required to complete this project.
Vale of Leven Cemetery Extension
Extension of existing cemetery in Vale of Leven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New all weather running track and gymnasium.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project is now being developed for tendering, with project commencing February 2023 and completion expected by 31 October 2023.  It
is anticipated that £0.150m will be spent this financial year mainly on consultant costs and enabling works.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Extension to existing cemetery providing a sustainable burial environment.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
22
Project Life Financials 400 358 90% 400 0 0%
Current Year Financials 42 0 0% 0 (42) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
23
Project Life Financials 500 11 2% 500 0 0%
Current Year Financials 220 0 0% 0 (220) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
24
Project Life Financials 12 17 134% 12 0 0%
Current Year Financials 12 17 134% 17 4 34%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Auld Street Clydebank - Bond
Completion of roadworks associated with Auld Street housing development. Creation of a footpath
to Golden Jubilee Hospital.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
To complete remaining civil works required.
Road construction works completed in previous years. Remaining funds are insufficient to complete footpath construction. Works on
hold until such time as additional funds can be secured.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Mandatory 20mph Residential communities
Mandatory 20mph Residential communities.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project to be delivered within budget.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Awaiting Scottish Government recommendations.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget will be used for any service work carried out by Scottish Power before or after column replacement works.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Street lighting and associated electrical infrastructure
WDC is responsible for the maintenance of 18,000 street lighting columns and associated
illuminated signs and bollards.  This budget is required for this infrastructure.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT RED ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
Installation of Solar PV at Clydebank Leisure Centre
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
25
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 0 (1,000) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
26
Project Life Financials 2,817 0 0% 2,817 0 0%
Current Year Financials 2,817 0 0% 600 (2,217) -79%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Replacement of fleet within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Vehicles are being ordered for delivery in this financial year but larger vehicles will be delayed into financial year 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Vehicle Replacement Strategy
Replacement of refuse collection vehicles.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Larger vehicles will be delayed due to supply chain issues. Delivery timescales anticipated at 18 months.
Mitigating Action
None available.
Anticipated Outcome
Vehicle Replacement
Replacement of vehicles which have reached end of programmed lifespan (7 year heavy vehicles,
10 year light vehicles).
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
1
Project Life Financials 20 14 69% 20 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 1 9% 7 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
2
Project Life Financials 85 55 64% 85 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 30 0 0% 27 (3) -10%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
3
Project Life Financials 16 14 85% 14 (2) -15%
Current Year Financials 2 0 0% 0 (2) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of project with full budget spend.
Replace failed heating controls/valves & recommission
Replace failed heating controls/valves & recommission.
Planned End Date Actual End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Further works ordered. Expect full spend by 31 March 2023.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of project within budget.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate some spend this year and the remainder to be rephased into 2023/24.
Automatic Meter Readers - Water
Automatic Meter Readers.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Water meter works to be carried out in the last quarter of the year. Previous works with electricity meter supplier did not meet expectations. Await
resolutions before issuing further orders.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
All meters complient for water loggers. Budget not required.
Mitigating Action
None required
Water Meter Downsize
Water Meter Downsize.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
4
Project Life Financials 50 0 0% 50 0 0%
Current Year Financials 50 0 0% 50 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne/ John McKenna
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
5
Project Life Financials 9,982 4,987 50% 9,997 15 0%
Current Year Financials 2,423 89 4% 275 (2,148) -89%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 1,166 1,025 88% 1,166 0 0%
Current Year Financials 143 2 1% 143 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Lighting upgrades to LED in schools and Corporate buildings
Upgrade lighting in schools and corporate buildings.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The remaining Regeneration Fund projects are Dumbarton Waterfront Path; the contribution towards the costs of Glencairn House; Connecting
Dumbarton; and the Scottish Marine Technology Park at the former Carless site. As Levelling Up Fund is programmed to be spent before
Regeneration Fund for Glencairn House and Connecting Dumbarton, it is not anticipated that any Regeneration Fund will be spent on these
projects during this financial year and will be carried forward. Spend against The £2.0m Clyde Mission funding for SMTP will continue during the
financial year 2022/2023 before an agreement is reached on the £2.0m of Regeneration Fund investment. Dumbarton Waterfront Path will be
developed according to landowner timescales, and only some spend is anticipated this year.
Mitigating Action
Programme management approach to delivery.
Regeneration Fund
Funding to implement major regeneration projects linked to community charrettes. 
Initial works at Gavinburn Primary School completed and work planned to start at Knoxland Primary schools. Await quotes for further works and
expect full spend.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Works complete 2022/23
Anticipated Outcome
Progress towards delivery of planned projects from Economic Development Strategy and Charrette Action Plans albeit later than originally
anticipated.
Town Centre Fund
Scottish Government funding to help improve local town centres.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The remaining Town Centre Fund will be spent on the Smollett Fountain public realm works which will be completed by the end of the financial
year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Regenerated Town Centres.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
7
Project Life Financials 1,456 780 54% 1,456 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,317 641 49% 1,112 (205) -16%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
8
Project Life Financials 125 99 79% 125 0 0%
Current Year Financials 69 42 62% 69 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 30-Jun-23
9
Project Life Financials 11,220 0 0% 11,220 0 0%
Current Year Financials 3,720 0 0% 3,720 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
Programme involves  expenditure over a number of projects led by different services. Regular reporting between services will help early
identification of risk.
Anticipated Outcome
Place-based improvements that advance Scottish Government's priorities of 20 minute neighbourhoods and carbon zero.
Place Based Investment Programme
Scottish Government Funding to establish a Place-Based Investment Programme to ensure that all place
based investments are shaped by the needs and aspirations of local communities.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The budget includes a £0.641m contribution to Titan Boulevard at Queens Quay and £0.676m towards implementation of Alexandria Masterplan
projects.
Levelling Up
Successful LUF applications that meet UK Government's over-riding objective of Levelling Up and
transformational regeneration.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This capacity funding was awarded by UK Government to assist with development of LUF bids. WDC has been awarded a grant from LUF
Round 1 and the capacity funding will be used in part to produce Artizan Centre redevelopment options. The balance will be used for
Roads/Transportation to develop a major transportation bid for LUF2.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Successful LUF applications that meet UK Government's over-riding objective of Levelling Up and transformational regeneration.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Network expansion to GJNH (Golden Jubilee National Hospital) will commence pending approval to proceed by the GJNH Board. 
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be delivered on budget.
District Heating Network Expansion
District Heating Network Expansion.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
10
Project Life Financials 34,050 2,813 8% 34,049 (1) 0%
Current Year Financials 986 133 13% 986 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Patricia Rowley/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-27 31-Mar-27
11
Project Life Financials 1,912 1,215 64% 1,912 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,912 1,215 64% 1,912 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
12
Project Life Financials 350 9 3% 350 0 0%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Exxon City Deal
As part of the City Deal project the WDC Exxon site at Bowling regeneration with alternative A82 route
included.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Regular updates are provided at every Council meeting and monthly Project Board meetings and to City Deal.  The main issues contained within
the new Council's approved Outline Business Case are still valid, which include Exxon's remediation strategy, land transfer arrangements and
issues relating to adjoining owners.  WDC Consultants are monitoring the remediation process to ensure compliance with specification, also
Esso are independently monitoring the remediation works.  Final Business Case submission is June 2023. Through the Scape framework we are
working closely with Balfour Beatty to achieve a formal pre construction agreement to allow the detailed design works to commence and the full
construction programme to be developed. Agreements in principle are progressing with third party land owners.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Delivery of the project on time and within the increased budget.
Anticipated Outcome
Full budget spend anticipated.
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
New Sports Changing Facility Dumbarton West (Old OLSP site) 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Building Upgrades and H&S - lifecycle & reactive building upgrades
Lifecycle and reactive building upgrades.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The budget for this project has been rephased to FY 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
13
Project Life Financials 150 16 11% 150 0 0%
Current Year Financials 134 0 0% 134 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-21 31-Mar-23
14
Project Life Financials 150 0 0% 150 0 0%
Current Year Financials 150 0 0% 150 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
15
Project Life Financials 405 37 9% 405 0 0%
Current Year Financials 405 37 9% 405 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Anticipated Outcome
To deliver new sports changing facility.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project had been delayed due to a number of COVID-19 related issues and utilities issues.  Unit is now in production but delay to site due to the
utility disconnection and demolition works. Demolition works complete and waiting for a date for installation.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
New Sports Changing Facility at Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick
New Sports Changing Facility at Lusset Glen in Old Kilpatrick
Changing Places Toilet Provision
Changing places toilet provision in various public buildings.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Plans have been prepared and projects will be progressed by the end of the financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Better access with parks, cemeteries and open spaces.
Public non-adopted paths and roads
Upgrades to drainage and lighting to enhance the lifespan of paths and roads within  facilities in public parks,
cemeteries and civic spaces.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects are currently being developed to deliver better access in our parks, cemeteries and open spaces. Full budget spend anticipated in
2022/2023.
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
16
Project Life Financials 1,726 1,724 100% 1,726 0 0%
Current Year Financials 13 11 83% 13 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
17
Project Life Financials 50 37 73% 50 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 13 0 0% 13 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
18
Project Life Financials 220 214 97% 220 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 7 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 03-Apr-21 31-Mar-22
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Remaining budget rephased from 2021/2022 to progress with tree planting in 2022/2023 in line with the Councils Climate Change and
Biodiversity action plans.  Full budget spend anticipated.
This budget will be used to develop an area of the existing Cemetery for additional burials.  Project scope has now been developed and will be
tendered under the minor civils framework.  Budget spend anticipated in 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New all weather tennis courts.
Project works complete.  Retentions to be paid in 2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Sports Facilities Upgrades - Argyll Park - Construction of 3 All Weather Tennis Courts
Project is part of wider investment in sporting facilities and is dependent on match funding from Sports
Scotland. Agreement in principle to wider WDC strategic priorities.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Environmental Improvement Fund
This fund has been created to deliver environmental improvement projects for communities throughout West
Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Improvements to the environment of West Dunbartonshire.
Kilmaronock Cemetery Extension
Extension of existing cemetery at Kilmaronock. 
Planned End Date Actual End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Sustainable burial environment for local residents.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
19
Project Life Financials 200 0 0% 200 0 0%
Current Year Financials 30 0 0% 30 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
20
Project Life Financials 1,444 59 4% 1,444 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 201 0 0% 201 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
21
Project Life Financials 210 0 0% 210 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 10 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 30-Nov-23 30-Nov-23
Balloch Mountain Bike Track
Develop a mountain bike skills trail at Balloch Castle Country Park.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Design fees to develop Mountain bike skills trail in Balloch country park. Application will be submitted to Sport Scotland for match funding. Project
to commence April 2023 and works to be complete by November 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Mountain bike track
Play Parks Grant Funding
Renew and replace play park equipment
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Consultant and design team fees for resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Development of play areas to improve accessibility and inclusiveness of play areas throughout West Dunbartonshire. Projects are being
developed for implementation over the next five years.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Renewal of play parks
East End Park Resurfacing
Resurfacing of 3G pitch at East End Park.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
22
Project Life Financials 25 19 75% 25 0 0%
Current Year Financials 25 19 75% 25 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
23
Project Life Financials 228 41 18% 228 0 0%
Current Year Financials 228 41 18% 228 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
24
Project Life Financials 740 350 47% 350 (390) -53%
Current Year Financials 390 0 0% 0 (390) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Jul-22 31-Jul-22
Anticipated Outcome
To provide people of West Dunbartonshire additional space to help adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The programme is now complete and there will be no further expenditure.
Spaces for People
Funding has been awarded from Sustrans to assist with social distancing measures required as a result of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planned End Date
Funding received from Nature Restoration Fund to build nature resource for Faifley community has been completed and additional funding has
been received and projects are currently being developed and to be delivered by March 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas. Project has commenced and completion is anticipated by
March 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Large bins provided for high traffic areas
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Large bins for high traffic areas (pilot)
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Nature Restoration Fund
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
25
Project Life Financials 683 6 1% 566 (117) -17%
Current Year Financials 683 6 1% 566 (117) -17%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
26
Project Life Financials 203 0 0% 107 (96) -47%
Current Year Financials 107 0 0% 107 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
27
Project Life Financials 200 0 0% 5 (195) -97%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve Footways in West Dunbartonshire.
Additional Pavement Improvements
Extra funding to accelerate pavement maintenance and improvements across West Dunbartonshire.
Footways/Cycle Path Upgrades
Renewal and/or enhancement of failed footpaths/cycle paths through West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date
Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets
Introduction of enhanced walking routes and traffic calming schemes to introduce safer streets within West
Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Budget to be used for retention payment from last years surfacing of Dumbarton East footways.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations still to be decided.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
To develop projects including Balloch Cycle Way (Pier Road to Mollanbowie/Boturich Road), and other projects principally around National Cycle
Network 7 including Angus Street/Bonhill Bridge and Atlus Street/Cart Street, Clydebank and pedestrian dropped kerbs.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve connectivity and enhanced Cycling routes within West Dunbartonshire.
Anticipated Outcome
To improve Footways in West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
28
Project Life Financials 60 55 91% 60 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
29
Project Life Financials 314 215 68% 314 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 100 0 0% 100 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
30
Project Life Financials 1,257 0 0% 1,257 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,257 0 0% 1,257 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh/ Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Anticipated Outcome
Traffic calming to be installed in Dumbarton East.
Electrical Charging Points - Rapid Charge
Funding has been awarded from Transport Scotland for the Installation of electrical charging points
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Charging points to be installed at Moss O' Balloch park by the end of this financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
A detailed design for Gruggies Burn will be undertaken by the end of the financial year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be complete within budget.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide Electric Vehicle Charging points within West Dunbartonshire.
Flood Risk Management
Enhancement of drainage infrastructure to ensure compliance with Flood Risk Management Act 2009.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
Funding has been received from Turnberry Homes and will be used to introduce traffic calming and traffic
management measures to mitigate the impact of additional traffic accessing the housing development off
Castle Road, Dumbarton.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Consultation completed 2021/2022 and speed humps will be installed prior to 31 March 2023.
Turnberry Homes - traffic calming/ management at Turnberry housing development off Castle Road
None required at this time.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
31
Project Life Financials 500 0 0% 500 0 0%
Current Year Financials 500 0 0% 500 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
32
Project Life Financials 149 32 22% 149 0 0%
Current Year Financials 149 32 22% 149 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
33
Project Life Financials 800 181 23% 800 0 0%
Current Year Financials 620 0 0% 620 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Planned End Date
Awaiting outcome of Scottish Government & SEPA deliberations, however officers are hopeful full budget spend can be incurred by the end of
the financial year.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Small value projects to tackle flooding events in various areas.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Plans are under consideration by officers and will be submitted to Elected Members for approval.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects should be complete within budget.
Flood Prevention
Various flood prevention projects.
Infrastructure - Flooding
Essential renewal of failed drainage assets to minimise flood risk within West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
River Leven Flood Prevention Scheme
River Leven Flood Prevention Scheme.
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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
34
Project Life Financials 1,627 20 1% 1,075 (552) -34%
Current Year Financials 1,627 20 1% 1,075 (552) -34%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
35
Project Life Financials 3,444 275 8% 3,444 0 0%
Current Year Financials 3,444 275 8% 3,444 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
36
Project Life Financials 97 35 36% 97 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 55 0 0% 55 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work will be undertaken during this financial year for A8014 Kilbowie Road, Balloch Station Park and Ride and Bus Infrastructure Improvements.
A814 Congestion measures contractor arrived on site mid-August. Works are progressing well and completion expected by the end of February
2023. The budget for Balloch Station will be used for consultancy works and planning application fees.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Improve accessibility to Public Transport and improve journey time reliability.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements & Park and Rides
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete various surfacing works by the end of March 2023.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Roads Operations are progressing an extensive surfacing program and have a number of schemes to be completed by the end of the financial
year.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Roads.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Depot Improvement Works
Improvement of WDC Roads Depot.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This budget will be utilised for depot rationalisation works during the financial year.
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
37
Project Life Financials 15,053 421 3% 15,053 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 1,524 0 0% 1,524 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
38
Project Life Financials 2,325 1,007 43% 2,325 0 0%
Current Year Financials 693 0 0% 693 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
39
Project Life Financials 2,325 0 0% 2,325 0 0%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget to be used for a detailed design for Gruggies Burn.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Gruggies Burn Flood Prevention
Commission of Gruggies Flood Prevention Scheme.
A813 Road Improvement Phase 2
A813 Road Improvement Phase 2.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
These works are not due to commence until Phase 1 has been completed.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Plans have been developed for carriageway widening and footway and cycleway construction between Strathleven and Lions Gate.  There are
ongoing discussions with Aggreko and other land owners in regards to access and land acquisition with construction commencing during
2022/2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved A813.
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget.
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1
A813 Road Improvement Phase 1.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved A813.
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
40
Project Life Financials 4,300 3,920 91% 4,300 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 498 118 24% 498 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-Mar-22
41
Project Life Financials 3,930 3,846 98% 3,846 (84) -2%
Current Year Financials 84 0 0% 0 (84) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Cameron Muir
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 31-May-21
42
Project Life Financials 1,039 651 63% 1,039 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 117 8 7% 117 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Cameron Muir
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
None required at this time.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works to Lomond Bridge were completed May 2021. No further costs expected.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To provide an improved Lomond Bridge.
Protective overcoating to 4 over bridges River Leven
To overcoat 4 bridges over River Leven.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Anticipated Outcome
Project should be completed within budget enhancing the A814 through Clydebank.
A811 Lomond Bridge
Clydebank Charrette, A814
Clydebank Charrette, A814
Upgrade of Lomond Bridge.
Planned End Date Actual End Date
Works to Renton footbridge are now complete and work will commence on the other bridges.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
To upgrade bridges within West Dunbartonshire.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works substantially complete. Additional works as a compensation event started on Wallace street in July 2022.
Mitigating Action
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
43
Project Life Financials 80 0 0% 80 0 0%
Current Year Financials 40 0 0% 40 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
44
Project Life Financials 350 0 0% 350 0 0%
Current Year Financials 350 0 0% 350 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
45
Project Life Financials 300 0 0% 300 0 0%
Current Year Financials 300 0 0% 300 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Footway resurfacing
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations to be decided.
These will be included in LUF2 and we await Scottish Government decision on application.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To upgrade traffic signals.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Resurface footways.
Footway Resurfacing (RAMP)
Roads Plant
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Purchase of Roads plant and equipment.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New Plant to be purchased
To purchase equipment.
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Upgrade Traffic Signals
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
46
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
47
Project Life Financials 100 0 0% 100 0 0%
Current Year Financials 100 0 0% 100 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
48
Project Life Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,000 0 0% 1,000 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations to be decided.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Improvements to roads
Roads improvements
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Surveys being undertaken to collate lists of locations and procurement of a contractor.
Mitigating Action
Improvement to pavements.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects and locations to be decided.
Mitigating Action
Street sign renewal
Renewal of street signs
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Various road improvement projects
Planned End Date
Renewal of street signage.
Pavement improvements
Various pavement improvement projects.
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
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ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
49
Project Life Financials 30 0 0% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 30 0 0% 30 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
50
Project Life Financials 400 0 0% 400 0 0%
Current Year Financials 400 0 0% 400 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
51
Project Life Financials 1,980 0 0% 1,980 0 0%
Current Year Financials 180 0 0% 45 (135) -75%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
52
Project Life Financials 160 71 44% 160 0 0%
Current Year Financials 80 71 88% 80 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Kenny Lang
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-23
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Consultant project nearing completion and spend will be made thereafter.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Delivery delayed by the supplier. Full budget spend expected before the end of the financial year.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Project delivered within  budget.
Water safety equipment as required.
Waste Transfer Station
Purchase of gritters
Purchase of gritters.
The design, development and construction of a recycling and bulk waste transfer facility that will ensure all
recycling material can be sorted and disposed off appropriately to ensure compliance with landfill ban in
2025.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Expenditure on water safety equipment will be made as required throughout the year.
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipated Outcome
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Compactors have now been delivered.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within budget.
Replacement of compactors at Dalmoak civic amenity site
The purchase of 2 compactors for the Council civic amenity site at Dalmoak.
Forecast End Date
Water Safety
Mitigating Action
None required
To develop Water Safety Policy & enhance water safety equipment in WDC
Planned End Date
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 7
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF PROJECTS AT GREEN ALERT STATUS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 8
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
30 November 2022
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
53
Project Life Financials 1,150 1,145 100% 1,150 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 26 20 79% 26 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn/ Craig Jardine
Chief Officer Angela Wilson
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-22 30-Apr-22
Anticipated Outcome
To create new community facilities with additional space for early years provisions.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project complete and final account to be agreed.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Dalmonach CE Centre
To create new community facilities with additional space for early years provisions.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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