Clydebank PiP Board Papers 28 August 2026
West Dunbartonshire Council · 28 August 2026
Back to Clydebank Pride in Place Board — 28 August 2026 and its agenda
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OFFICIAL [Publish Date] 1 Official Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Agenda Meeting details Date Friday 28 August 2026 Time 9.30am Location Clyde Shopping Centre Conference Room, 170 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank Agenda Item Topic Lead 1 Welcome by Chair Liz Connolly 2 Apologies Brian McColgan 3 Previous minutes and actions All 4 Regeneration Plan Delivery Project Delivery Subgroup Updates A1. Three Queens Square (Laurence Slavin - WDC) B1. Improving connections (Gail MacFarlane - WDC) B2. Walking & cycling trails (Gail MacFarlane - WDC) C1. Employability, skills, & training (Ann Campbell – WCS) A2. Meanwhile uses (Louise Ewing – Chamber of Commerce) A3. Community Hub/Accessible Public Welfare Facilities (Ben Ellis - SA) South Sylvania Way Feasibility Group Update (Alan Douglas - WDC) Group Chairs 5 Marketing and Communications Sandie Scott 6 Recruitment of Project Resources Alan Douglas 7 Finance Financial report Update on use of capacity funding Davina Lavery/Selina Ross 8 Any Other Business Liz Connolly 9 Date and time of next Board meetings Liz Connolly
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 1 Official Sensitive Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Minutes Meeting details Date 28 August 2026 Time 9.30am Location Clyde Shopping Centre Item 3: Note of previous meeting Date 31 July 2026 Time 9.30am Location Clyde Shopping Centre Members attending Name Title Liz Connolly Chair Alan Douglas Chief Officer, Regulatory & Regeneration, West Dunbartonshire Council Andrew Forrester Centre Manager, Clyde Shopping Centre Douglas McAllister Member of Parliament Fiona McInnes Chief Executive, Clydebank Co-op Lawrence O’Neill Elected Member, West Dunbartonshire Council Laurence Slavin Chief Officer Resources, West Dunbartonshire Council Peter Hessett Chief Executive, West Dunbartonshire Council Anne Campbell Principal & Chief Executive, West College Scotland Louise Ewing Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce Sandie Scott Director of Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations, Golden Jubilee Hospital Gail Macfarlane Chief Officer, Roads & Neighbourhood, West Dunbartonshire Council Michelle Lynn Assets Manager, West Dunbartonshire Council Apologies Name Title Marie McNair Member of the Scottish Parliament William Rooney Elected Member, West Dumbartonshire Council Lynn Edwards Chief Inspector, Police Scotland Lucy McGovern Working4U Development Officer, West Dunbartonshire Council Selina Ross West Dunbartonshire CVS
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 2 Official Sensitive Other attendees Name Title Davina Lavery Regeneration Officer, West Dunbartonshire Council Brian McColgan Business Support Officer, West Dunbartonshire Council Chris Young Project Development Worker, West Dunbartonshire Council Colin Smith Your Community Team Leader, West Dunbartonshire Council 1 Welcome by Chair Action Liz Connolly (LC) welcomed all to the meeting. 2 Apologies Action Marie McNair Member of the Scottish Parliament William Rooney Elected Member, West Dumbartonshire Council Lynn Edwards Chief Inspector, Police Scotland Lucy McGovern Working4U Development Officer, West Dunbartonshire Council Selina Ross West Dunbartonshire CVS 3 Previous minutes and actions Action Anne Campbell (AC) stressed that there was no intention that the Employability & Skills Subgroup become part of the Board. Laurence Slavin (LS) asked if templates for Subgroup reports with descriptions of the Subgroups had been created. Brian McColgan (BM) said that they had but probably needed some editing and would discuss this with Davina Lavery (DL). The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Actions Map project management skills and experience of Board members. Board members interested in having project management training to advise Brian McColgan (BM) The mapping exercise and offer of BM/DL
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 3 Official Sensitive skills training should be extended to members of Delivery Subgroups. Ongoing Selina Ross (SR) to meet with Louise Ewing (LE), evaluating details attached to meanwhile uses work, advising the board regarding suitable members leading progress over the months ahead. It was agreed that the work of the Board should be communicated by all members to their own organisations. LC also stressed the importance of regular progress updates from the Subgroups to the Board and the need to advise of future meeting dates and group membership, where this has not yet been provided. Ongoing Marketing and Communications All Subgroups to identify a Communications contact. Content is required for the website. Board Member photographs and pen portraits required for the website It was noted that the recent Press Release had not gained a huge amount of coverage. It is thought that greater coverage will be gained when projects become more visible. Recrutiment of Project Resource Laurence Slavin (LS) said that the Job Evaluation process had been completed and that Alan Douglas would join the meeting later and give a fuller update. Finance It was noted that the transport hub feasibility study was progressing to the quotation stage. Youth Engagement Budget and Heritage Activity Funding – No update available. Community Funding DL gave an update on applications for funding for Gala Days and Clean Up Day activities. 3 Gala Day applications had been approved and 2 Clean Up Days approved. It was agreed that clarity was required around possible dates of these activities. LC Board/Subgroups/BM SR/LE Board/Subgroups Subgroups Board
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 4 Official Sensitive suggested that additional capacity support could be provided by WDC to help progress these events. Douglas McAllister asked how much funding had been allocated to the activities. DL said the overall budget allocation is £30,000. Grants of between grants of between £250 and £500 are available to support community clean-ups, up to £500 for planting initiatives and between £1000 and £3000 for Gala Days. Peter Hessett asked if the appropriate PiP branding would be used at these events. LC said that this was a condition of grant. Project Resource and Secretariat costs still to be identified. Networking Events Planned UK Government recent events had been postponed. DM said that a new meeting for PiP Chairs had been arranged for 11th September. LC will attend this if possible. WDC LC 4 Regeneration Plan Delivery Action Project Delivery Subgroup Updates A1. Three Queens Square An update paper had been circulated. Laurence Slavin (LS) spoke to this to the effect that good progress has been made and the project is on track. DM asked about the area around the bridge and the canal and noted it was in poor condition. Michelle Lynn said there was “mixed title” issues. The Shopping Centre and Scottish Canals both have some interest, PH asked what engagement with Scottish Canals was like. Engagement was said to have been up and down and this should perhaps be escalated with Scottish Canals management. LC thanked LS for the update and noted the good progress being made with Three Queens Square. B1. Improving connections / B2. Walking & cycling trails Gail Macfarlane (GM) had circulated an update and gave a summary. Likely, both projects will be considered together, rather than have 2 separate groups. Key points included: Input had been received from local school student Relationship between town centre and cycle/walking routes Importance of identifying other potential funding sources Importance of good lighting
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 5 Official Sensitive Importance of accessibility and engaging with Clyde Shop Mobility What are the key points of interest for the Heritage trails? What could be done with the Titan Crane? GM noted the need for recharging of WDC resource to the PiP. Anne Campbell (AC) suggested that West College Scotland students could become involved in the Community Art elements of the project. GM asked the Board to approve funding to progress a feasibility study for lighting. This was approved. C1. Employability, skills, & training AC gave an update. Key points included: The new Vice Principal of West College Scotland, Helen Leslie, will chair the Subgroup. Input of young people is required. AC and LMcG to explore opportunity for schools involvement. Mapping of existing provision is necessary and may require additional resource. It is essential to avoid duplication of provision. LC thanked AC for the update and noted that the request for resource is reasonable and should be brought to the Board. A2. Meanwhile uses Louise Ewing (LE) gave an update. Key points included: A walking tour of the area and under-utilised buildings had been undertaken and had identified some potential sites. Next meeting schedule for 20th August to involve WDC Communities Team Review of previous community engagement activity to be carried out involving Stephen Singer, Community Links Scotland. Additional funding sources to be investigated, e.g. communication with National Lottery Community Fund has been initiated. Importance of involving young people. LC thanked LE for the update and noted that there may be overlaps with the work of the Community Hub Subgroup. A3. Community Hub/Accessible Public Welfare Facilities AC/LMcG
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 6 Official Sensitive No update form Subgroup available. Chris Young (CY) of WDC Communities Team gave an update of the most recent meeting. key points included: Discussed potential venues other than the Salvation Army Feedback on potential venues to be discussed at next meeting of the group. LC thanked CY for the update. DL said that the next Subgroup meeting was planned for 15 September. LC will contact Ben Ellis/ Clare Steel for an update in the meantime. LC invited any further comment or questions. CY mentioned in relation to C1 the West Dunbartonshire Skills Pipeline may be a good source of information on employability provision. It was also noted that WDC Employability team are represented on the C1 Subgroup. South Sylvania Way Feasibility Group Updates Alan Douglas (AD) had joined the meeting and gave an update. Key points included: A brief for consultancy work to identify what is possible is being developed. This will include consideration of integration with PiP projects. There has been good buy in from other partners i.e. Clydebank Shopping Centre and Clydebank Co-op Any developments should align with the Clydebank Town Centre Framework. LC thanked AD for the update. LC 5 Marketing and Communications Action Website Sandie Scott had circulated an update. Key points included: Web development ongoing. Examples of website visual appearance will be available for next Board meeting Website will be compliant with UK Government branding. Content required for the site including Board member photographs and pen portraits. SS thanked WCS for input to development of marketing materials Comms Subgroup
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 7 Official Sensitive Comms subgroup need to be made aware of any events to allow for suitable marketing and publicity materials to be made available An important point is around social media. Original intention was for Board member organisations to promote work of the Board through their own Social Media channels, but this should be reconsidered. And, while it is relatively easy to establish appropriate social media presence it is the updating and maintenance which is challenging. While this could be done e.g. by appointing external agencies, could it be better done by e.g. creating an internship and identifying local community ambassadors to assist with providing content? SS asked i Is the Board comfortable with the general direction of travel? ii Does the Board support the social media internship idea and possibly having local community ambassadors to champion PiP etc.? If yes, it will be further developed for next Board meeting. Discussion followed and points made included: Direction of travel supported. In relation to the Internship: Would this be full time or part time? Would a Development Officer type post be a better solution? The internship would provide some kind of legacy for the PiP in terms of building skills Would there be enough activity to justify the position? General consensus was yes. Internship/ Local Community Ambassador ideas supported. LC thanked SS for the input and asked about next steps. SS said she was hopeful that further progress would be reported at the next Board meeting. Each Project Delivery Subgroup should appoint a Communications lead. S SS Subgroup leads 6 Recruitment of Project Resource Action AD said that the Job Evaluation process was now complete and that the position would be advertised. AD asked if LC would be available to take part in the recruitment process. LC confirmed she would. AD/LC 7 Finance Action
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 8 Official Sensitive Financial report Update on use of capacity funding for community activities Davina Lavry (DL) spoke to the Financial Update. Key points included: There are 2 elements, Capacity Funding and Delivery funding Large proportion of Capacity Funding yet to be allocatedFuture commitments are listed Need to identify costs of managing and administering and marketing the PiP Limited delivery spend to date Funds can be vired across projects Original project allocations were always subject to change DL asked that Subgroups provide an indication of spend for FY 2026/27. LC thanked DL for the update and invited discussion. Key points included: The possibility of overcommitting budgets. Need for feedback from Subgroups to facilitate any reallocation process. Technically can the Board overcommit budgets? Consider in-year over-commitment rather than whole budget overcommitment. Use of contingency rather than over commitment. Underspends can be carried forward. Use the funding make a good job of a high profile project e.g. Three Queens Square Minor discrepancies/typographic errors were noted in the report. DL will amend these Subgroups DL 8 Any Other Business Action Move towards Community Led Delivery LC noted that the UK Government wants PiP to be Community Led. This may require a different model/status for the Board. AD noted this and said there will be implications around governance. He agreed to consider suitable models. LC suggested looking at what other PiP areas plan to do. Peer Learning Experience AD
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 9 Official Sensitive Noted that this event had been cancelled. Community Engagement Toolkit This has been circulated to Board members. 9 Date and time of next Board meetings LC asked if the Board were happy to continue with monthly meetings. This was agreed. LC thanked the Board.
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 1 Official Sensitive Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Project Delivery Group Progress Update C1 Employability Skills and Training Project Description This project aims to ensure that people living in Clydebank have the skills and training to find jobs, keep them, and progress in the workplace. It will involve organisations working in partnership to deliver a quality and accessible employability service which is tailored to the ambitions of local people, aligned with available and emerging opportunities, and designed to address identified skills gaps. It may also involve creating a central facility in the town centre from which key support services can be delivered. Key Outcomes Young people and those disadvantaged in the labour market know where they can get support and can readily access work and training opportunities. Measurements may include increased employment; increased take up of training; and increased involvement of local businesses in employability initiatives. Meeting details Date 28 August 2026 Time 9.30am Location Clyde Shopping Centre Agenda item details Item number 4 Item description Regeneration Plan Delivery Project Delivery Subgroup Updates C1. Employability, skills, & training (Ann Campbell – WCS) For information For decison Date of report 19 Aug 2026 Lead name Anne Campbell Lead email Anne.campbell@wcs.ac.uk
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 2 Official Sensitive Report item details 1. Main issues Members of project delivery group C1 – Employability, Skills and Training, met on 6 Aug 2026. The minutes of the meeting are attached for information. C1 members were invited to consider key themes and recommendations from the multi-partner workshop, jointly hosted by NHS Golden Jubilee and West College Scotland which focused on strengthening collaboration, improving pathways and identifying shared priorities to support employability, skills and training outcomes for Clydebank communities. C1 members agreed to design a project scope for a mapping exercise which would focus on gap analysis, duplication and barriers. The project proposal is attached. Clydebank Neighbourhood Board members are invited to endorse the proposal and support the procurement of a company to carry out the mapping exercise. Project delivery group members would discuss the capital spend allocation at their next meeting scheduled for 17 September 2026 and report back to next meeting scheduled after 28 August 2026. 2. Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed n/a 3. Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting n/a 4. What are the requirements to achieve the outcomes of this report? n/a 5. Recommendations Clydebank Neighbourhood Board members invited to endorse the attached proposal and support the procurement of a company to carry out the mapping exercise.
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Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Minutes Of Meeting of C1 – Employability, Skills and Training, Held 6 August 2026. Official 1. Welcome by Chair Anne welcomed everyone to the first meeting of C1 – Employability, Skills and Training. She introduced Helen Leslie as the new Vice Principal Learning, Skills and Student Success and explained that Helen would chair future meetings. 2. Apologies Apologies were received from: Sandie Scott Lynn Rapson Gillian Scholes 3. Governance Anne explained the background to the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board and discussed each of the project delivery subgroups. While the college had agreed to Chair and provide the Secretariat for the group, responsibility for the agenda, papers and delivery sat with all group members. 4. Sub group C1 – Employability, Skills and Training Members agreed the group’s: Terms of Reference Aim Membership Meeting dates and format The online, 4 pm format was agreed to support attendance from young people.
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Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Minutes Of Meeting of C1 – Employability, Skills and Training, Held 6 August 2026. Official 5. Recommendations from original workshop In parallel with the setting up of the project delivery group, NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital and West College Scotland had hosted a multi-partner workshop focused on strengthening collaboration, improving pathways and identifying shared priorities to support employability, skills and training outcomes for Clydebank communities. Members were invited to consider key themes and recommendations from the workshop. It was agreed to produce a project scope for a mapping exercise which would focus on gap analysis, duplication and barriers. A small sub-group would be convened to design the project scope. 6. Future agenda items Anne explained that a budget for capital spend had been allocated to the project and members may wish to discuss potential proposals at the next meeting. A call for agenda items would be issued w/c 31 August 2026. 7. Date and time of future meetings Future meetings agreed as 17 September 2026 29 October 2026 10 December 2026 4 February 2027 18 March 2027 29 April 2027 10 June 2027
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OFFICIAL [Publish Date] 1 Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Project Proposal: Clydebank Employability, Skills, Training and Wellbeing Mapping Project Background The Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Employability, Skills and Training Project Group has a clear aim to offer employability, skills, training and wellbeing activities and support within Clydebank Town Centre, while improving awareness, access, coordination and progression opportunities for local residents. A multi-agency workshop held on 9 March 2026 highlighted that while there is a significant volume of employability, skills and training provision across Clydebank and West Dunbartonshire, services are often fragmented, difficult to navigate and not always effectively connected. Participants identified the need for improved visibility, clearer pathways, better coordination between partners and stronger support for priority groups and sectors. The Employability, Skills and Training Project Group of The Clydebank Neighbourhood Board subsequently endorsed the need for a mapping exercise to establish a shared understanding of existing provision, identify gaps and duplication, and support future service planning and signposting. Project Aim To develop a comprehensive map of employability, skills, training, learning and wellbeing support available to Clydebank residents, enabling partners to: • Understand existing provision and pathways. • Improve referral and signposting arrangements. • Identify gaps, duplication and unmet need. • Strengthen collaborative working. • Inform future investment and service design. • Support residents to access opportunities that lead to learning, skills development and sustained employment.
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OFFICIAL [Publish Date] 2 Project Objectives The project will: 1. Map Existing Provision Develop a detailed inventory of organisations, programmes and services operating within Clydebank and serving Clydebank residents, including: • Employability services • Skills and training provision • Apprenticeships • Work placements • Volunteering opportunities • Careers advice and guidance • Adult learning programmes • ESOL provision • Digital inclusion initiatives • Wellbeing and support services • Childcare support linked to employability • Employer-led initiatives 2. Map Learner and Employment Pathways Document progression routes including: • School to college • School to university • School to employment • College to university • College to employment • Adult return-to-learning pathways • Pathways for unemployed and economically inactive residents • Sector-specific routes including: o Health and Social Care o Digital and AI o Marine and Engineering o Public Sector Careers 3. Identify Gaps and Duplication Assess: • Service overlap • Geographic gaps • Communication and referral gaps • Missing progression routes • Under-served groups • Barriers affecting participation and progression 4. Improve Access and Navigation Develop recommendations for: • A shared signposting model • Named points of contact within partner organisations • Simplified referral pathways
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OFFICIAL [Publish Date] 3 • Improved public-facing information • Better coordination of school and community outreach activities 5. Inform Strategic Planning Provide evidence to support: • Clydebank Pride in Place priorities • Poverty reduction initiatives • Workforce planning • Future funding and investment decisions Scope The mapping exercise will cover: Target Groups • Young people (school age and post-school) • Unemployed adults • Long-term unemployed residents • Economically inactive individuals • Lone parents • Care experienced young people and adults • Disabled people • People with long-term health conditions • ASN learners • Ethnic minority communities • Individuals with justice involvement Organisations The mapping exercise should engage: • West College Scotland • West Dunbartonshire Council • NHS Golden Jubilee • Skills Development Scotland • Department for Work and Pensions • Universities • West Dunbartonshire CVS • Third Sector organisations • Chamber of Commerce • Local employers • Community learning providers • Training organisations Geographical Focus Primary focus: • Clydebank Town Centre Secondary focus: • Programmes delivered elsewhere that are accessible to Clydebank residents.
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OFFICIAL [Publish Date] 4 Methodology Phase 1 – Desk Research • Review existing partnership information. • Gather service directories and published information. • Analyse current employability and skills strategies. • Review Local Employability Partnership information. Phase 2 – Partner Engagement Conduct structured engagement with partners to capture: • Services offered • Eligibility criteria • Target groups • Referral routes • Delivery locations • Capacity and demand • Progression opportunities • Current challenges Phase 3 – Pathway Mapping Create visual pathway maps showing: • Entry points • Support services • Skills development routes • Progression opportunities • Employment destinations Phase 4 – Gap Analysis Assess findings against workshop priorities including: • Digital and AI Skills • Healthcare pathways • Marine sector opportunities • Apprenticeships • Work placements • Careers engagement • Childcare support • Support for priority groups Phase 5 – Recommendations Produce practical recommendations that can be delivered through existing governance structures. Proposed Outputs The project will deliver: 1. Comprehensive Service Directory o Searchable inventory of employability, skills and training provision. 2. Clydebank Employability and Skills Map
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OFFICIAL [Publish Date] 5 o Visual map of services, pathways and provision. 3. Pathway Framework o Routes from education through to employment. 4. Gap and Duplication Analysis Report o Key findings and priority actions. 5. Recommendations and Action Plan o Short, medium and long-term priorities aligned to workshop findings. 6. Partnership Signposting Framework o Agreed referral and communication approach between organisations. Success Measures Success will be demonstrated through: • Completion of a comprehensive mapping exercise. • Engagement from all key partner organisations. • Identification of service gaps and duplication. • Improved understanding of progression routes. • Development of a shared signposting approach. • Increased partnership working and coordination. • Evidence-based recommendations for future investment and service development. Governance The project will be overseen by the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Employability, Skills and Training Project Group and will report progress to the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board. Recommendation By completing this mapping exercise, partners will establish a shared evidence base of employability, skills, training and wellbeing provision across Clydebank, creating clearer pathways for residents, improving coordination between organisations, and informing future action to support inclusive economic growth, reduce poverty and increase sustainable employment opportunities. The Clydebank Neighbourhood Board is asked to endorse the proposed approach and to support the issue of a project scope inviting companies to tender for the scope.
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OFFICIAL [DATE] 1 Official Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Paper Template Meeting details Date 28/08/2026 Time 10 am Location Clyde Regional Shopping Centre Management Suite, Clydebank Agenda item details Item number Item description Project A5: Sylvania Way feasibility For information X For decison Date of report Lead name Alan Douglas Magda Swider Lead email Report item details 1. Main issues The Project Board has met on two occasions to date, during which the scope and objectives of the feasibility study were considered and discussed. Progress is being made on the development of a detailed brief for the Retail Assessment, with agreement on the final specification anticipated within the next two weeks. It has been agreed that the Council will procure appropriately qualified consultants to undertake the feasibility study on behalf of the Board. A shortlist of prospective consultants will be circulated to the Delivery Group members in due course for information and review. The Group also agreed that the next meeting will be convened to consider the tender submissions received. The meeting date is yet to be confirmed and will be scheduled in line with the procurement timetable and tender evaluation process. 2. Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed
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OFFICIAL [DATE] 2 Official The key risks at this stage relate primarily to stakeholder engagement and information availability. There is a risk of insufficient buy-in from key partners, which could impact the ability to progress feasibility work and agree a clear direction for the project. This risk is being managed through ongoing engagement and ensuring that partners are involved in shaping the scope and objectives of the work from an early stage. A further risk relates to the potential requirement for access to commercially sensitive or confidential information to establish an accurate understanding of the shopping centre’s condition, performance and future prospects. This could be managed through the use of appropriate confidentiality arrangements ensuring that trust is maintained while enabling robust analysis to inform decision-making. 3. Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting The key outputs anticipated prior to the next reporting period are: Agreed procurement route Agreed brief for the appointment of external consultants with expertise required to support the study Commence procurement 4. What are the requirements to achieve the outcomes of this report? To support delivery of the above outputs, the following requirements are in place: Commitment from and ongoing collaboration with the key partners: Clydebank Shopping Centre and West Dunbartonshire Council Continued officer resource to manage the project activity. Appropriate governance and approvals in line with Council procurement and financial procedures. No additional approvals are sought at this stage. 5. Recommendations It is recommended that the Clydebank Neighbourhood Board: Notes the update.
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 Official Clydebank Neighbourhood Board Meeting details Date 28 August 2026 Time 9.30am Location Clyde Shopping Centre Agenda item details Item number 7 Item description Pride in Place Financial Update For information For decision x Date of report 28/08/2026 Lead name Davina Lavery Lead email davina.lavery@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Report item details 1. Main issues Capacity Funding: The income and expenditure breakdown is shown below: INCOME (Capacity Funding) 2023/24 plus 2024/25 £250,000 2025/26 £200,000 2026/27 £150,000 Total £600,000 EXPENDITURE (Capacity Funding) FY 2024/25 Community Grants Funding -£4,300 Consultancy Fees for development of LT plan and Community Engagement -£86,939 Board Meetings (*4) -£600 Adobe License -£185 WDC Staff Costs -£60,000 FY 2025/26 Community grants & CVS Fees -£12,400 Board Workshop -£3,337.80 Regeneration Plan Prep (KMA) -£29,372 ICT costs (Kofax PDF licence) -£200.00 FY 2026/27 Grants for Gala Days (£20,000) & Planting and Clean Ups (£10,000) -£30,000 Website Development, Stage 1 -£3,700
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 Official Website Development, Stage 2 -£3,700 TQS Consultancy - Jones Associates (From TQS project delivery support allocation of £10k) - £6,950 Total Expenditure (mid-August 2026) -£241,683.80 Balance Remaining 358,316.20 Future Commitments Transport Interchange Feasibility Study -£5,000 Project Delivery Support (£10,000 per project to assist with community engagement/consultation activity) -£53,050 Additional Community Clean ups and Planting -£10,000 Youth Engagement Budget -£5,000 Heritage Festival activities -£5,000 Fund Administrative Support from WDC i.e. secretariat, legal, procurement, etc. -£30,000 Programme Manager role -£65,000 Community Engagement role/s -£26,500 Website Development, completion -£7390 Branding, merchandise & promotional materials -£20,000 Communication Apprenticeship/Internship -£20,000 Local Ambassador Programme -£15,000 Total Future Commitments -£261,940 Balance remaining after commitments £96,376.20 Delivery funding: The signed Clydebank Memorandum of Understanding was returned to the MHCLG on 2 April 2026. This allowed the delivery funding for FY 26/27 to be released. The income and expenditure breakdown is shown below: INCOME (Delivery Funding) 2026/27 Capital Funding £360,000 2026/27 Revenue Funding £232,000 Total £592,000 EXPENDITURE (Capital Funding) 0 Total Expenditure (mid-August 2026) 0 Balance Remaining £360,000 EXPENDITURE (Revenue Funding) 0 Total Expenditure (mid-August 2026) 0 Balance Remaining £232,000 The schedule of future payments outlined government guidance is: -
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 Official 2. Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed The Board needs to decide how the remaining capacity funding and delivery funding will be spent. A proportion of the delivery funding is assigned to the priority projects which are being progressed by the project delivery groups. The current delivery funding allocation for each of the priority projects over the first 4 years of the programme is outlined below: - Capital Funding Revenue Funding A1. Three Queens Square £2,230,000 A2. Meanwhile uses £200,000 £175,000 A3. Community Hub £1,360,000 £225,000 A5. Investigate remodeling the southern section of shopping centre £50,000 B1. Improve connections £1,150,000 £225,000 B2. Develop new walking and cycling trails £366,000 £63,000 C1. Employability, skills & training £431,640 There is a risk that not all projects will be sufficiently advanced to enable full spend of the allocated amount in the early years of the programme and there is also a risk that the costs of some of the projects may exceed the PIPP allocation. Additional match funding for some projects may need to be explored. 3. Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting a. Confirm the capacity funding allocations outlined under Future Commitments in section 1 above and agree how any remaining allocation will be allocated. b. Clarify how the capacity funding for heritage activities, youth engagement and additional grant support for community activities will be allocated/managed. c. Advise how much of their allocated funding project delivery groups expect to spend this financial year. 4. What are the requirements for achieving the outcomes of this report?
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OFFICIAL 08/20/2026 Official Engage in the process outside the Board meetings (e.g., through the project delivery groups, communications and marketing subgroup etc.) to progress delivery of all aspects of the PIPP and ensure spend of available capacity and delivery funding remains on track. 5. Recommendations It is recommended that the Board notes the financial information and decides on the points noted in section 3 above.