Technical Notes 2024, Issue 62 - Scottish Government Consultation: Draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29 Actions today, for a climate resilient future

1. The purpose of this technical note is to make Elected Members aware of the Draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan (SNAP) 2024-29, which is currently subject to consultation.

Technical Notes 2024, Issue 61 - Chief Planning Officers: Statutory Guidance and appointment

  1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to advise Elected Members of the appointment of a Chief Planning Officer for the Council as planning authority.
  2. The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) requires that each planning authority must appoint a Chief Planning Officer. The appointment and role of the Chief Planning Officer became a statutory requirement in April 2024, to advise authorities on planning and other functions relating to development.

Technical Notes 2024, Issue 58 - Climate Ready Park - Green Infrastructure improvements at Woodhill & Etive Park, Bishopbriggs

  1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to provide an update on the Green Infrastructure Project at Woodhill & Etive Parks, Bishopbriggs
  2. Following a successful tender, P1 Solutions has been appointed to carry out green infrastructure improvements within the parks.

Technical Notes 2024, Issue 57 - Staff Survey - Joint Inspection of Adult Support and Protection Arrangements in East Dunbartonshire

  1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to advise on the Staff Survey feedback received as part of the Joint Adult Support and Protection Inspection which formed a part of the inspection assessment methodology.
  2. The ASP Staff Survey was issued to approximately 250 staff across Social Work, NHS, Police Scotland and key third sector partners in East Dunbartonshire and was completed between the 13th and 28th November 2023.

Technical Notes 2024, Issue 54 - Taxi and Private Hire Car Update

  1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to update Members in relation to work being undertaken in relation to increasing taxi operator licences in the East Dunbartonshire Area.
  2. Since launching a campaign to increase taxi operator licences in 2023, there has been an increase in licences from 192 in April 2023 to 201 in March 2024. However, this is still lower than the figure of 210 in August 2022.

Technical Notes 2024, Issue 51 - School Meals – Revised Menu

  1. The purpose of this Technical Note is to inform Members of the implementation of a revised school lunch menu effective from Monday, 29th April 2024. Menu changes allow opportunities to incorporate fresh; locally sourced; and seasonal produce and provides a variety of food choices.
  2. The current school lunch menu has been in place since August 2023 and runs over a three-week cycle.