Assets and Facilities Improvement Actions

Title

Increase the percentage of Council buildings which are suitable and in a satisfactory condition

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

Refresh asset suitability assessments to ensure that capital investment programmes are effectively targeted to improve suitability 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Our people experience good physical and mental health and wellbeing with access to a quality built and natural environment in which to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.

Rationale

SOLACE performance indicator 

 

Title

Develop and report on a zero direct emissions target and progressive interim carbon reduction targets for the Council’s built assets, through the Climate Action Plan

Original Due Date

31-Jan-2024

Description

Progress towards meeting the Scottish Government’s targets for all public sector buildings to meet net zero public sector building standards by 2038.

Ensure that the Corporate Asset Management Plan supports the action required to conform to decarbonisation targets.

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Sustainability Guiding Principle – We will build resilience to a changing climate

Rationale

To conform to the Scottish Government requirement, set out in the Heat in Buildings Strategy and Public Sector Leadership Guidance, for all Scottish public sector buildings to be progressively decarbonised over the next 15 years, with complete decarbonisation completed by 2038 at the latest. 

 

Title

Increase the percentage of Council buildings which are accessible

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

Complete the development of a Property Accessibility Strategy and Action Plan to ensure that capital investment programmes are effectively targeted to improve accessibility 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Fair and equitable services

Rationale

Compliance with the Equalities Act and other associated legislation 

 

Title

Increase the percentage of Council buildings which are accessible

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

Complete the development of a Property Accessibility Strategy and Action Plan to ensure that capital investment programmes are effectively targeted to improve accessibility 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Fair and equitable services

Rationale

Compliance with the Equalities Act and other associated legislation 

 

Title

Full review of all SLA’s relating to services delivered in respect of Council assets

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

- Identification of all SLAs currently in operation

- Assessment of scope of works contained in SLAs

- Monitoring of performance relating to SLAs to ensure service provision is being delivered to agreed standards 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Best value

Rationale

SLAs require to be updated to ensure scope of service is still as required and to ensure that services requested are being delivered 

 

Title

Data gathering

Original Due Date

31-Dec-2023

Description

Introduction of technology to aid data gathering to support efficient and effective delivery of asset management 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Best value

Rationale

Requirement to align technology and resources to drive in efficiencies and improve performance 

 

Title

Non-Emergency Repairs

Original Due Date

31-Dec-2023

Description

Assessment of the process for completing routine, non-emergency repairs across the housing estate to identify opportunities to further reduce the timescales for the completion of these works 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Best value

Rationale

To reduce the time taken to complete routine, non-emergency repairs to close the performance gap with the Scottish average 

 

Title

Increase the percentage of Council houses which are energy efficient (EESSH)

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

Continued development and delivery of the EESSH programme, e.g. introduction of new external render systems to reduce heat loss / improve heat efficiency of homes. 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Sustainability

Rationale

To improve the energy efficiency of Council Housing in East Dunbartonshire, reducing carbon impact and tenant energy costs. 

 

Title

Increase the percentage of Council houses that meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS)

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

Continued delivery of elemental improvements in the Council Housing stock, including kitchens, bathrooms, central heating systems, windows and doors. 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Our people experience good physical and mental health and wellbeing with access to a quality built and natural environment in which to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.

Rationale

To improve the quality of Council Housing in East Dunbartonshire, contributing towards positive health and wellbeing outcomes for tenants and ensuring the future resilience / longevity of the Council Housing stock. 

 

Title

Gas Appliance Servicing

Original Due Date

31-Dec-2023

Description

Continued delivery of gas safety inspections across the Council’s Operational and non-Operational estate, ensuring compliance with the current standards/regulations 

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Our people experience good physical and mental health and wellbeing with access to a quality built and natural environment in which to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.

Rationale

To ensure the Council are 100% compliant in relation to gas safety servicing of all gas burning appliances with Council estate. 

 

Title

Voids

Original Due Date

31-Dec-2023

Description

Continued improvement in void turnaround times.

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Best value

Rationale

To reduce void turnaround times enabling quicker re-letting of housing properties.