Item 7 - Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 November 2023
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 1 November 2023 and its agenda
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Appendix 1: Regulatory & Regeneration Delivery Plan 2023/24 - Economic Development Mid-year Progress Our Environment Our resources are used in an environmentally sustainable way Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Co-ordinate, monitor and report the progress of the Council’s Climate Change Action Plan for 2023/24 31-Mar- 2024 Some key actions for Year 2 (2023/24) have been agreed, with some more for this year and Year 3 (2024/25) needing to be finalised. Gillian McNamara Develop a Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy 31-Dec- 2023 Progress is being made with the development of the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy to comply with Scottish Government’s requirement for each Council to complete their Strategies by the end of this year. Next stage is analysing data that will inform opportunities around buildings’ fabric improvements, District Heating, and other forms of sustainable heat production. Gillian McNamara 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. 30-Sep- 2023 Until all carbon emissions data becomes available in November 2023 and analysed, the risk profile will remain the same. Gillian McNamara ITEM 7 - APPENDIX 1
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Our neighbourhoods are sustainable and attractive Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Promote the next phase of Queens Quay Housing 31-Mar- 2024 Limited progress due to the landowner negotiating with potential housing developers. Meeting expected in the next few months with landowner and potential developers. Pamela Clifford; Gillian McNamara Our Economy Our area has the infrastructure for sustainable and inclusive growth where businesses can flourish Performance Indicator Q1 2023/24 Q2 2023/24 Owner Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note Number of businesses given advice and assistance to start up through Business Gateway 39 45 63 45 While the Q1 target was narrowly missed (it is demand led), the Q2 target was exceeded. With 102 businesses supported by mid-year, we remain on track to reach our target of 180 by year-end. Gillian Scholes Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Produce, implement, monitor and report the progress of the 2023/24 Economic Development action plan 31-Mar- 2024 New action plan being reported to IRED Committee in November Gillian McNamara
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Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Deliver key regeneration sites across West Dunbartonshire 31-Mar- 2024 Progressing as planned with the Levelling Up Fund programme for Dumbarton town centre. Exxon Full Business Case approved; project on programme. Gillian McNamara Explore commercial opportunities in our town centres and wider regeneration sites 31-Mar- 2024 Mostly progressing as planned, although little progress with promotion of the next phase of Queens Quay housing. Exxon Full Business Case has been approved and the project is on programme. Artizan redevelopment is progressing and a Masterplan will be submitted to IRED Committee later in 2023. Gillian McNamara; Magda Swider Support town centre revitalisation 31-Mar- 2024 Various projects in town centres progressing as planned. A masterplan for the Artizan redevelopment in Dumbarton is being prepared and will be reported to IRED later in 2023. Gillian McNamara; Magda Swider Develop and implement business support interventions through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 31-Mar- 2024 UKSPF business support interventions have been developed and have been promoted through Council website, social media channels and directly to local businesses. Gillian Scholes 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. 21-Sep- 2023 Risk remains unchanged. Focus continues on landowners securing new housing developments for the site. Pamela Clifford; Gillian McNamara
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Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Inability to meet demands of Council to progress regeneration projects within desired timescales The number and complexity of regeneration projects is putting considerable strain on the resources available which can be exacerbated by delays out with the control of the service and when pinch points on different projects occur at roughly the same time. 21-Sep- 2023 Risk remains unchanged. Individual projects continue to progress, reducing the likelihood of undesirable outcomes. Pamela Clifford; Alan Douglas; Gillian McNamara Action Status In Progress and on track PI Status Target significantly missed Target narrowly missed Target met or exceeded Risk Status Alert Warning OK Long Term Trends Improving No change Getting worse Short Term Trends Improving No change Getting worse