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West Dunbartonshire Council · 20 December 2023
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 % 
1
Project Life Financials 30 30 100% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 23 3 15% 23 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-27 31-Mar-27
2
Project Life Financials 1,000 500 50% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 250 55 22% 250 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
3
Project Life Financials 2,230 2,222 100% 2,230 0 0%
Current Year Financials 2,230 731 33% 2,230 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
Cost of Living
To support Council and community organisations with capital costs for cost of living initiatives.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work to significantly reduce the database size to facilitate a system upgrade has now been completed. Upgrade work can now commence, ICT currently building required
servers in preparation for new version to be installed, configured and tested.
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate completion of upgrade during 23-24 financial year.
Agresso development
The purpose of this project is to carry out an upgrade of the Agresso Finance System which was last upgraded in 2015. The
requirement to upgrade is to maintain a level of support available from Unit 4 who have advised that support for older
versions of the system is being reduced.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Building Upgrades and H&S - lifecycle & reactive building upgrades
Lifecycle and reactive building upgrades.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be delivered on time and on budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
No variances currently anticipated.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered to required specifications
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing
Mitigating Action
None required at this time

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
4
Project Life Financials 53 48 90% 48 (5) -10%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 7 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Alan Douglas
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
5
Project Life Financials 30 20 67% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 10 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 155 155 100% 155 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 10 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Solicitor Project Support for Capital Projects
Solicitor costs to directly support capital projects
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Trainee solicitor in place. Budget will be fully spent.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This goes into the overall Antonine Project budget - 5 Councils and Historic Environment Scotland - Expected spent by March 2024
Mitigating Action
No action required
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Solicitor support for Capital Projects, with full budget spend anticipated.
Re -imagine Antonine Wall  
Council's capital contribution towards the multi-partner (five local authorities and Historic Environment Scotland)
Rediscovering the Antonine Wall project which is also funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This outstanding money is being sought through the recharging order and through debtors.
Mitigating Action
No action required at this time in the hands of Legal
Anticipated Outcome
Continue to pursue repayment
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate full budget spend.
Demolition 215 Main Street Alexandria
Demolition of 215 Main Street Alexandria.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
7
Project Life Financials 87 79 91% 79 (8) -9%
Current Year Financials 79 68 86% 79 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
8
Project Life Financials 450 193 43% 193 (258) -57%
Current Year Financials 0 0 0% 0 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Steven Milne
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
9
Project Life Financials 22,213 22,100 99% 22,100 (113) -1%
Current Year Financials 19,984 1,596 8% 19,984 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gillian McNamara
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Anticipated Outcome
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works are currently being undertaken to upgrade controls in Clydebank Town Hall.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall
Replace existing main hall Air Handling unit at Clydebank Town Hall.
Anticipated Outcome
Credit note received and project closed
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This project has been completed. However a credit is outstanding and should be received this financial year.
Mitigating Action
Officers will continue to peruse the credit note
Zero Carbon
Zero Carbon
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Artizan Masterplan approved by IRED in Nov 2023, deigns progressing as planned.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
LUF
Year one LUF spend includes acquisition cost of Artizan Centre, and design development for Glencairn House and
Connecting Dumbarton

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
10
Project Life Financials 421 421 100% 421 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 116 0 0% 116 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager David Main
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
11
Project Life Financials 912 912 100% 912 0 0%
Current Year Financials 6 (1) -11% 6 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Elaine Troup
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
12
Project Life Financials 478 0 0% 478 0 0%
Current Year Financials 478 0 0% 478 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Awaiting outcome of Council decisions on library colocations before commencing with final spend of capital investment.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on budget
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
The budget will continue to support and contribute to building capacity in communities.
Mitigating Action
Project complete
Anticipated Outcome
Project complete
Invest in "Your Community Initiative"
Capital budget to support the roll out of Your Community,  an initiative designed to achieve coordinated service delivery in
response to community need. This is complimented by community capacity building, empowering WD citizens to do more for
their own communities (leading to less reliance on council).  Also included is the implementation of participatory budgeting to
support and build capacity in communities.
Transformation of Infrastructure Libraries and Museums
To improve performance and efficiency of Council's Libraries and Cultural Services.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
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
Full budget committed

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
13
Project Life Financials 221 221 100% 221 0 0%
Current Year Financials 8 7 87% 8 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 03-Apr-21 31-Mar-24
14
Project Life Financials 25 25 100% 25 0 0%
Current Year Financials 6 0 0% 6 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
15
Project Life Financials 485 485 100% 485 0 0%
Current Year Financials 430 0 0% 430 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project complete.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Large bins for high traffic areas (pilot)
Supply and install extra large litter bins as a pilot project within hotspot problem areas.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project works complete.  Retentions to be paid.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
New all weather tennis courts.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Projects identified with a number commenced.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
completion of project on time and on budget
Anticipated Outcome
Large bins provided for high traffic areas
Nature Restoration Fund
Nature resource for Faifley Community
Planned End Date Forecast End Date

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
16
Project Life Financials 1,094 561 51% 561 (533) -49%
Current Year Financials 561 0 0% 561 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Derek Barr
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
17
Project Life Financials 60 60 100% 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-24 31-Mar-24
18
Project Life Financials 2,277 1,447 64% 1,447 (830) -36%
Current Year Financials 650 0 0% 650 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Anticipated Outcome
To improve connectivity and enhanced Cycling routes within West Dunbartonshire.
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
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works for a footway/cycleway improvement at Bellsmyre Avenue are now complete. Dropped kerbs at various locations are underway. Proposed further works to
cycleways due to commence late 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Traffic calming to be installed in Dumbarton East.
Turnberry Homes - traffic calming/ management at Turnberry housing development off Castle Road
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
Speed Humps to be programmed.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
For Bus Infrastructure a program of works Is being developed. For A8014 Kilbowie Rd works are being planned awaiting further feedback from Utilities, For A814
Congestion measures further development & expansion of vehicle detection systems and for Balloch P & R Consultants are appointed, agreement in principal with Network
Rail & further investigatory works are planned.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Improve accessibility to Public Transport and improve journey time reliability.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements & Park and Rides
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport - Bus, cycling and walking infrastructure improvements.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
19
Project Life Financials 24,658 5,198 21% 27,224 2,565 10%
Current Year Financials 2,195 35 2% 2,195 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
20
Project Life Financials 84 7 8% 84 0 0%
Current Year Financials 84 7 8% 84 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
21
Project Life Financials 97 97 100% 97 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 29 20 70% 29 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
22
Project Life Financials 134 134 100% 134 0 0%
Current Year Financials 134 0 0% 134 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Sharron Worthington
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete various surfacing works by the end of March 2024.
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.
Infrastructure - Roads
Infrastructure - Roads.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Roads Operations have completed an extensive surfacing program and  measurement claims received have been processed. A programme of structural patching is
ongoing.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Depot Improvement Works
Improvement of WDC Roads Depot.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Ongoing lighting works to be completed by 31/3/24.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Roads Safety
Roads Safety
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Detailed design underway. Design will be completed 24/25
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Intention is to complete works within budget.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New funding which will be allocated to appropriate projects.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Projects delivered on time and on budget

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
23
Project Life Financials 81 80 99% 81 0 0%
Current Year Financials 75 9 12% 75 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
24
Project Life Financials 300 300 100% 300 0 0%
Current Year Financials 26 0 0% 26 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Raymond Walsh
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
25
Project Life Financials 1,000 1,000 100% 1,000 0 0%
Current Year Financials 878 388 44% 878 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Hugh Campbell
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-25
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New plant has been purchased.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Roads Plant
Purchase of Roads plant and equipment.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Upgrade of obsolete equipment will be completed by 31/3/24.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
To upgrade traffic signals.
Anticipated Outcome
To purchase equipment.
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Upgrade Traffic Signals
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None required.
Anticipated Outcome
Improvement to pavements.
Pavement improvements
Various pavement improvement projects.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Footway resurfacing works in Longden street (Whitecrook), Sycamore Drive (Parkhall) & Beechwood Drive are complete with further projects to be programmed.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
26
Project Life Financials 179 80 45% 160 (19) -10%
Current Year Financials 9 0 0% 9 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
27
Project Life Financials 60 44 73% 49 (11) -19%
Current Year Financials 16 5 30% 5 (11) -70%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
28
Project Life Financials 79 79 100% 79 0 0%
Current Year Financials 79 0 0% 79 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
29
Project Life Financials 20 20 100% 20 0 0%
Current Year Financials 20 0 0% 20 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Complete
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.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Smarter Choices
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places
2022/23 GRANT OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
2022/23 GRANT OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project in progress.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
River bank erosion repair - Levenhowe
River bank erosion repair in the Levenhowe area
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
New Funding - Project in progress.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project underway
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 8
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
30
Project Life Financials 150 150 100% 150 0 0%
Current Year Financials 150 0 0% 150 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Gail MacFarlane
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-25
31
Project Life Financials 59 59 100% 59 0 0%
Current Year Financials 59 43 74% 59 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Ian Bain
Chief Officer Gail MacFarlane
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
32
Project Life Financials 694 694 100% 694 0 0%
Current Year Financials 122 102 83% 122 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Park Improvements and Multi Games Area - Goldenhill Park
Park Improvements and Multi Games Area - Goldenhill Park
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
MUGA due for commencement in February and environmental improvements complete
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project Complete
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Mitigating Action
None Required.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within  budget.
Whitecrook Tennis Court Up-grade
Whitecrook Tennis Court Up-grade
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Provision of Capital Funding from Scottish Government to implement free school meal initiative.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project delivered within amended timescales.
Free School Meals
Provision of Capital Funding from Scottish Government to implement free school meal initiative.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
33
Project Life Financials 8,628 8,769 102% 8,769 141 2%
Current Year Financials 287 67 23% 287 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Laura Mason
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
34
Project Life Financials 845 2 0% 845 0 0%
Current Year Financials 845 2 0% 845 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
35
Project Life Financials 19 1 3% 19 0 0%
Current Year Financials 19 1 3% 19 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Julie Slavin
Chief Officer Beth Culshaw
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works progressing and budget spend anticipated in 2023/24
Mitigating Action
None at this time
Anticipated Outcome
The project will be completed to deliver the requirements of the Early Years expansion plans.
Early Years Early Learning and Childcare Funding
Early learning and childcare funding awarded to West Dunbartonshire Council to facilitate the expansion in entitlement to
funded ELCC to 1140 hours from August 2020.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Provision of adaptations and equipment to HSCP clients as anticipated.
Aids & Adaptations - Special Needs Adaptations & Equipment
Reactive budget to provide adaptations and equipment for HSCP clients.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
A new system is being implemented by Equip which has delayed recharge of spend to date, however anticipate the budget being fully spend by March 2024
Mitigating Action
None available at this time
Anticipated Outcome
Renovation of Unit 11 Levenside Business Court
Criminal Justice Adaptations
Renovation of Unit 11 Levenside Business Court.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Works complete

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
36
Project Life Financials 892 205 23% 892 0 0%
Current Year Financials 892 205 23% 892 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
37
Project Life Financials 873 202 23% 873 0 0%
Current Year Financials 873 202 23% 873 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
38
Project Life Financials 503 503 100% 503 0 0%
Current Year Financials 185 24 13% 185 (0) 0%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Sep-23
ICT Security & DR
The project is for the enhancement of security systems, server replacement and the update of corporate applications to
ensure compliance with 15/16 PSN requirements, to enhance the disaster recovery capabilities of WDC.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
All PC's and laptops have now been replaced across Corporate/Education estate. Chromebook replacements are at checking/inventory stage and scoping requirements.
Mobile phone replacement under review. Anticipating full budget spend.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
ICT Modernisation
This budget is to facilitate ICT infrastructure and modernise working practices.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget
365 Implementation
Project services to delivery Microsoft 365 Implementation including 3rd party supplier, training, technical consultancy etc.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Due to delays on SWAN2 contract some of this capital budget is required for installations costs and is to be carried to 24/25 budget, will be clarified further at contract sign
off. Wireless access project installation complete and awaiting final installation costs from DLO. Technology replacement project ongoing with proof of concepts nearing
completion and procurement strategy at committee stage, In addition indentyifng volume and costs to replace WYSE terminals. Infrastructure hardware replacement
estimated £100k spend and  Security & Compliance remediation estimated £70k
Mitigating Action
none required
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget spend for planned Sharepoint discovery and implementation alongside One Drive for Business.  Further external consultancy required for 365 Tenancy
configuration and to ensure Security of 365 environment.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time and on budget

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME
ANALYSIS OF GREEN PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 7
Budget Forecast
Spend
£000 £000 % £000 £000 %
31 October 2023
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
39
Project Life Financials 379 88 23% 379 (0) 0%
Current Year Financials 46 0 0% 46 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Arun Menon
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-30 31-Mar-30
40
Project Life Financials 1,586 52 3% 1,586 0 0%
Current Year Financials 1,586 52 3% 1,586 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager N/A
Chief Officer N/A
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
Development of Workforce Management System
Project to develop the Workforce Management System.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work continues on developments resulting in some spend in the current year.
Anticipated Outcome
Direct project support costs allocated as appropriate.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Salary Capitalisation in 2023/2024.
Mitigating Action
None required.
Mitigating Action
none required
Anticipated Outcome
Work continues on developments resulting in some spend in the current year.
Direct Project Support
Business support cost such as reallocation of architects and project support at year end.