Neighbourhood Services Improvement Plan

Title

Deliver a revised Fleet Asset Management Plan in line with new Capital Investment programme for the 2023-2026 period.

Original Due Date

01-Apr-2026

Description

Review and procure Fleet assets in line with revised plan as the Council transitions to a low carbon vehicle and plant fleet.

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Best value

Rationale

 Balance fleet replacements over the longer term in order better manage asset replacement profile.

 

Title

Review Operational fleet required in accordance with the Councils wider Climate Action plan Agenda.

Original Due Date

31-Mar-2024

Description

Consider impact of changes to working practices across the Council and review fleet replacement programme to account for future vehicle and plant requirements & Infrastructure dependencies.

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Sustainability

Rationale

 The purpose of this review is to ensure the fleet in everyday operation is fit to deliver the Councils current and future working models.

 

Title

Review of front-line Waste Collection and Recycling operations.

Original Due Date

31-Aug -2024

Description

Undertake a review of the front-line service delivery with a view to Introducing a back office – System modernising routes to include in cab smart technology. This will improve collection performance and reduce the need for duplication where assistance and special collections have been missed.

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Sustainability

Rationale

 This work is required in order to improve services for customers and deliver efficiencies in both resources and reduce carbon emissions across the waste service and wider Council area.

 

Title

Continue the drive for increased Electric vehicle adoption including charging hubs at key locations.

Original Due Date

01-January-2024

Description

Working with Major Assets Team, Transport Scotland and Energy savings trust to secure additional funding for additional Infrastructure to transition to a less polluting vehicle fleet.

Link to LOIP Outcome or Guiding Principle

Sustainability

Rationale

Investigate options and continue progress towards the replacement of all Petrol and Diesel vehicles in line with legislation to ban production of these vehicles in 2030. Look to determine the optimum time for the Council to procure fleet and Infrastructure to meet this requirement.