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Connect Performance Report Quarter 2 Progress Report 2019-20

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Resource Plan action & associated measures.

Progress update against measure.

Council Plan obje ctive

R esource Plan objective G reen

Amber

Red

Achieve d, or due to ach ieve w ith no issues

There may be pr oblems or minor slipp age

Not on cour se, major s lippage antici pated

Measures which are to be reported late r or which ar e “for info rmation only” a re no t colo ur coded

Measure Sta tus – are we on cou rse to achieve? The “tra ffic light” codes are:

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Summary - number of measures green, amber and red under each Council Plan objective/theme

Council Objective / Theme Green Amber Red To be reportedlater /

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Improve later life 6 0 0 2 8Protect vulnerable children, young people and adults 12 1 1 0 14Deliver better health and social care outcomes for all 4 0 0 4 8Improve the availability, quality and access of housing 8 0 0 0 8Improve the road network, influence improvements in publictransport and encourage active travel

8 0 0 2 10

Work with communities and partners to promote high quality,thriving and sustainable communities

21 4 0 6 31

Support the local economy by providing the right conditionsfor inclusive growth

9 0 0 1 10

Support our communities by tackling disadvantage anddeprivation and supporting aspiration

3 0 0 0 3

Improve achievement, raise educational attainment andsupport lifelong learning

13 0 0 4 17

Ensure schools and other places of learning are inspirational 10 0 0 0 10Encourage participation in physical and cultural activities 9 0 0 0 9Delivering the plan and achieving best value 9 2 0 1 12

Total 112 7 1 20 140

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Improve later life

Action Measures(non statistical measures shaded grey) Comments/ Progress Status----------- This Year ----------

Target To Date 2016/17-------- Last 3 Years --------

2017/18 2018/19Increase supply ofhousing suitable forolder people

Existing amenity properties and mainstreamproperties upgraded and converted toamenity per agreed programme (RP)

Programme ongoing. Green --- --- --- --- ---

Continue to ensure theprovision/ installation (or

Number of adaptations completed inCouncil homes

This measure is demand led. Contextual ------ 416 1,126 976 979

funding) of equipment,adaptations and other

Number of approvals given for adaptationsin private homes

On target to achieve predicted outturn. Green 900 458 576 507 552

services No of applications on waiting list for counciladaptations

Target achieved, no outstanding applicants. Green 0 0 0 0 0

% of approved applications for adaptationscompleted in year (SSHC)

All adaptations were approved, this measure isdemand led.

Contextual ------ 100.00% 99.14% 100.00% 93.00%

Continue to improveoutcomes for people tolive in their own homesand communities for aslong as possible

Number of people receiving intensive (10hrs+) home care as a proportion of all careat home provided

During the week commencing 23 September2019, the proportion of all care at home providedwas 46% or 1746 people out of a total of 3818people were supported to remain at homereceiving 10 hours or more of support. This issplit as 682 supported by the inhouse serviceand 1064 by external providers.

Green ------ 46% ------ ------ ------

Number of hours provided for intensive (10hrs+) home care as a proportion of all careat home provided

During the week commencing 23 September2019, the proportion of all care at home providedwas 78% or 35,657 hours out of a total of46,204 hours were provided to support people toremain at home receiving 10 hours or more ofsupport. This is split as 12,044 provided by theinhouse service and 23,613 provided by externalproviders.

Green ------ 78% ------ ------ ------

Extend the range andchoice of dayopportunities for olderpeople

Develop and modernise day care servicesfor older people which supports personaloutcomes

Papers were taken to the Social Work (SW)Committee on 7 August 2019 to give approval toreview Older People Day Services. A range ofsub-groups are working on the Review which isdue to report back to SW Committee early in2020. Working sub-groups are; profiling ofservice users and usage of day services, BestPractice and Knowledge Enquiry,Communication and Consultation, EqualityImpact and Workforce Planning. A reviewdevelopment session has been scheduled for27th November 2019 and option appraisalsgoing forward will be devised for consideration.

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Council Plan actions and measures Council Plan - Connect

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Improve later life



2017/18 2018/19

Protect vulnerable children, young people and adults



2017/18 2018/19Support the effectiveimplementation of theEducation ResourcesLiteracy Guidanceacross the authority

Disseminate the literacy guidancedocument ‘Identifying, understanding andaddressing weak literacy skills and dyslexia’within South Lanarkshire’ to all schools andservices

The Literacy Guidance document has beenpublished. Information sessions have been heldwith Head Teachers at all learning communities.Training has been held with Extended Teamsand Learning Support Principal Teachers fromall secondary schools. A short life-working groupis currently producing a list of recommendedassessments of literacy. A parent’s informationleaflet is being produced.

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Support the BroadGeneral Education ofvulnerable young peopleand improve lifechances throughlearning, personaldevelopment and activecitizenship

Provide a range of blended learningopportunities to support learners to broadentheir perspectives, through new experiencesand thinking, to make informed decisionsand to participate safely and effectively ingroups

4,109 learners have reported improved socialskills; 2,204 learners have reduced risk relatedbehaviour; and 501 learners have improved theirmental health and wellbeing as a result ofengagement in a range of blended learningopportunities.

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Contribute to effectivejoint working inprotecting children andadults at risk of harm

Continue with an annual review and reporton operation of Adult and Child protectionprocedures to Resource Management Team(RMT)

Annual report presented as per schedule.Resource is working to support coordination ofthe priorities for the forthcoming ChildrenServices Inspection which will take place inquarter 3.

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Ensure effective housingservice contribution toPartnership approach toGIRFEC

Continue to deliver appropriate services forhomeless children (RP)

Actions progressing including Health NeedAssessment complete, working groupestablished to develop and implement actions tominimise impact of Homelessness on childrenlinked to RRTP.

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Improve support forlooked after children

75% of children seen by a supervisingofficer within 15 days

To date, 97% of children were seen by asupervising officer within 15 days in 2019/20.

In Quarter 2, 14 children were made subject to aCompulsory Supervision Order. Of these 14children, 100% were seen within 15 days of thehearing date.

Green 75.0% 97.0% 100.0% 100.0% 93.0%

Council Plan actions and measures continued....... Council Plan - Connect

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2017/18 2018/19Provide timely androbust assessments tothe Scottish Children’sReporters Administration(SCRA)

75% of reports submitted to the Children'sReporter within 20 days

To date, 69% (164 out of 236) reports weresubmitted to the Scottish Children's ReportersAdministration within the 20 day timescale.

In Quarter 2, 62% (71 out of 115) reports weresubmitted to the Scottish Children's ReportersAdministration within the 20 day timescale.

Number of pressures in the service at themoment emerging from staffing issues and stafftime being taken up by Inspection requirements.This issue will be monitored by the Head ofChildren and Justice Services to address issueswith the teams to improve locality timescales.

Red 75.0% 69.0% 88.0% 75.0% 79.0%

Implement theCorporate ParentingStrategy and Action Plan

Report the number of looked after childrenby placement type in order to comparehome and community placements on a 6monthly basis

In the period 1 April to 30 September 2019 thetotal number of looked after children increasedby 31 to 706, with the balance of care being 636(90%) in a Community setting and 70 (10%) in aresidential setting. This is in line with theScottish average. Within this split is a widerange of placement types and options, aimed atensuring that all our children and young peopleare cared for in a setting appropriate to theirneeds.

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Work in partnership toresource carersappropriately in theircaring role

Monitor the implementation of the Carers(Scotland) Act 2016 as it relates to youngcarers

The young carer's service continues to deliveron the Carer's Act as it relates to young carers.Staff have attended additional training in respectof the young carer's grant and travel passes.Young Carer's have benefited from betteroutcomes due to the funding that is nowavailable. This funding has allowed youngcarers to take part in more opportunities and hasreduced isolation, enabled the development ofsocial skills, self esteem, resilience and selfefficacy.

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By 1 April 2020 current commissioned carersupport services, information andengagement services in respect of youngcarers will be remodelled

Service remodelling during Quarter 2 hascontinued with a range of procurement activitiesto encourage a new range of providers toconsider delivering this service.

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2017/18 2018/19Monitor vulnerableadults referrals/activity

Monitor and report on the level of adultsupport and protection inquiries,investigations and protection plans foradults under 65

To date there has been 501 Inquiries, 204Investigations and 2 Protection Plans carried outin 2019/20.

In Quarter 2, the resource received 238 AdultSupport and Protection (ASP) inquiries, carriedout 89 investigations in the period which led to 1protection plan being progressed for under 65years old.

Green --- --- --- --- ---

Monitor and report on the level of adultsupport and protection inquiries,investigations and protection plans foradults aged 65+

To date there has been 863 Inquiries, 436Investigations and 5 Protection Plans carried outin 2019/20.

In Quarter 2, the resource received 450 AdultSupport and Protection (ASP) inquiries, carriedout 243 investigations in the period which led to1 protection plan being progressed.

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Monitor Adults withIncapacity (AWI) activity

90% of statutory supervising officer visitscompleted within timescale for localauthority welfare guardianship orders

To date there was a total of 130 local authoritywelfare guardianship visits due with 98% (127)being completed on time.

During 1 July 2019 - 30 September 2019(Quarter 2) there were 80 visits due with 78(98%) completed within timescale.

Green 90% 98% 91% 94% 98%

90% of statutory supervising officer visitscompleted within timescale for privatewelfare guardianship orders

To date there was a total of 1249 PrivateWelfare Guardianship visits due with 1106completed on time (89%).

During 1 July 2019 - 30 September 2019(Quarter 2) there were 681 visits due with 616(90%) seen within timescale.

Even know performance is slightly below targetthis is against a backdrop of forty five percent ofpeople against a guardianship order.

This measure will be performance monitored atFieldwork Manager and Social WorkGovernance forums.

Amber 90% 89% 87% 91% 93%


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2017/18 2018/19Improve theeffectiveness ofresponse to childprotection

Monitor the number of investigationsundertaken (level of child protection activity)

To date there was a total of 318 investigationsundertaken during 2019/20.

During the second quarter of 2019/20 therewere 151 referrals relating to 150 childrenundertaken across the service. Neglect was themost recorded reason 41.05% (62), followed byemotional abuse 25.82% (39), sexual abuse12.58% (19) and physical abuse 11.26% (17).There were also 13 pre-birth risk assessments(8.60%) and 1 child care concern referral(0.66%).

Green ------ 318 712 754 690

Deliver better health and social care outcomes for all



2017/18 2018/19Continue to providenutritious school mealsto South Lanarkshire

Level of primary school meal uptake (asproportion of total primary school mealswhich could be taken up over the period)

This indicator will continue to be monitored overthe course of 2019-20, and will provide abaseline for 2020-21.

Contextual ------ 61.67% ------ ------ ------

Council pupils Level of secondary school meal uptake (asproportion of total primary school mealswhich could be taken up over the period)

Quarter two shows an increase in secondaryschool uptake of school meals compared toquarter one. The service expects this tocontinue.

Contextual ------ 43.65% ------ ------ ------

Number of breakfasts served in primaryschools as part new Breakfast ClubInitiative

This figure is based on the 101 primary schoolsparticipating in the Breakfast Club initiative in thefirst six months of the year (measured up to 19September 2019).

The initiative will be fully rolled out in all primaryschools by 31 March 2020, resulting in a total of125 breakfast clubs in operation in SouthLanarkshire.

Contextual ------ 136,125 ------ ------ ------

Number of lunches served in nurseryschools as part of new Scottish GovernmentYears Initiative

In quarter two, 106,780 nursery meals wereprovided for eligible pupils.

This is part of a phased roll out of lunchesserved in nursery schools, with Phase 3 havingstarted in August 2019.

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2017/18 2018/19Ensure effectivecontribution to healthand social careoutcomes containedwithin the StrategicCommissioning Plan

Implement Housing actions detailed in theStrategic Commissioning plan to helpachieve priority outcomes for health andsocial care (RP)

Housing and Technical Resources continue tocontribute to the aims and objectives of theStrategic Commissioning Plan 2019-22.

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Support theimplementation of theIJB Directions whichfocus on the shifting thebalance of care

Provide progress reports to the IJB inrelation to the Directions

A revised Directions report was issued by theIntegrated Joint Board (IJB) at its meeting on 25March 2019 to South Lanarkshire Council andNHS Lanarkshire. A total of 32 existingDirections were matched to the 44 newCommissioning Intentions detailed in the2019/22 Strategic Commissioning Plan. At theApril 2019 IJB meeting a further direction wasissued with regards to Carers. In the first 6months of this year, several updates onDirections have been given to the IJB and SocialWork Committee with regards to:1)the modernisation of South Lanarkshire CareFacilities2)the review of day opportunities3)progress with the implementation of SelfDirected Support and improvement planning

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Implement GovernmentStrategies relating tomental health, additionalsupport needs, physical,sensory and learningdisability

Provide updates on national strategies, e.g.See Hear, Mental Health

Lanarkshire Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategywill have a formal launch on 24 October 2019.The Community Planning Partnership and SouthLanarkshire Council (SLC) have already signedoff on this and North Lanarkshire CouncilIntegrated Joint Board (NLC IJB) will sign off atthe beginning of October 2019. SouthLanarkshire Council Integrated Joint Board (SLCIJB) endorsed the strategy in September 2019.An Executive Strategy Board has been set upwith representatives from SLC, NLC & NHS.

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2017/18 2018/19Work in partnership tosupport carers tocontinue in their caringrole

Report on the number of carers supportedby dedicated Welfare Rights Officers andamount of benefits awarded

To date there were 523 new cases supported bydedicated Welfare Rights Officers with £520,425of benefits awarded within 2019/20.

The second quarter figures have been brokendown below, but are included within thecumulative figures above.

Quarter 2:Number of new cases: 276Weekly benefits: £25,463Backdated benefits: £227,422

Green ------ 523 1,010 962 1,057

Improve the availability, quality and access of housing



2017/18 2018/19Monitor LocalDevelopment Planpolicies for supply ofhousing land

A minimum five year supply of housing landis maintained

Annual housing land monitoring informationcollected. Analysis was completed by first weekin October 2019 for onward transmission to theStrategic Development Planning Authority andHomes for Scotland. Initial assessmentsuggests that housing land supply is beingmaintained.

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Increase the number ofnew affordable homes

Total new/additional affordable homesdelivered per SHIP/SLP (RP)

On programme to achieve target. Green --- --- --- --- ---

Work with key partners to ensure thedelivery of targeted number of suitable newaffordable housing.

Continue to progress on basis of StrategicHousing Investment Plan approved atCommittee 22 August 2018.

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Improve access tosettled accommodationfor homelesshouseholds

% of SLC lets to Urgent housing (UH) needhouseholds

Work progressing to ensure target is achievedby year end.

Green 52.6% 51.6% 47.7% 48.6% 49.2%

Ensure all homelessapplicants receive afast, efficient,responsive service thatmeets their needs

% of homeless and potentially homelessdecision notifications issued within 28 daysof date of initial presentation (RP)

Target achieved. Green 98.0% 99.8% 99.4% 99.1% 99.4%


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Improve the availability, quality and access of housing



2017/18 2018/19Improve tenancysustainment

% of all new tenancies sustained for morethan a year by source of let (SSHC)

Target achieved Green 90.00% 92.10% 89.40% 90.20% 89.37%

Continue with theCouncil's HousingOptions Service (HomeOptions)

Continue to deliver and further develophousing options with a focus on homelessprevention

The Integrated Home Options Service continuesto be delivered. Prevention pathways are beingfurther developed and tests being carried out toprevent homelessness following prisondischarges.

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Continue to deliver aneffective housing repairsand maintenanceservice

% of response repairs completed on time Target achieved Green 90.0% 95.0% 97.9% 98.3% 97.0%

Improve the road network, influence improvements in public transport and encourage active travel



2017/18 2018/19Continue to undertakeroad and footwayimprovements

Percentage of the road network resurfacedwithin the financial year 2019-20

During quarter two (June to September 2019),further progress has been made which hasallowed the Service to resurface 0.4% of theroad network. As a result, we are on track toachieve our annual target.

Green 3.5% 2.3% 4.8% 4.7% 3.7%

Percentage of our road network that shouldbe considered for maintenance

This is the Road Condition Index published bySCOTS (Society of Chief Officers ofTransportation in Scotland). For survey period2017 to 2019, the most recent figure is 31.2%indicating a reduction in the percentage of theroad network within South Lanarkshire thatrequires to be considered for treatmentcompared to the previous year's figure.

The updated figure will not be available untillater in the year, in quarters three or four.

Report Later 31.2% ------ 33.1% 31.8% 31.2%


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2017/18 2018/19Continue to undertakesafety checks onbridges and implement aprioritised maintenanceprogramme

Bridge improvement and maintainanceprojects delivered in line with agreed capitalprogramme by March 2020

Replacement of C29 Clyde Bridge (by Pettinain)and Ponfeigh Bailey Bridge (by Douglas Water)– commissions for design of replacementstructures ongoing. Land acquisitionnegotiations with affected landowners ongoing.Approval for proceeding to CompulsoryPurchase Order process for both projects hasbeen obtained. Ground investigation operationsat both locations complete.

Project for strengthening of retaining wall atMousemill Road, Kirkfieldbank ongoing.

Containment upgrades at three locations atvarious stages of completion, currently on targetfor completion by end of quarter four.

Contract for repair and refurbishment of TowerBridge by Rigside awarded. Site works ongoingat present.

Design work for strengthening of Hapton Crag(Powmillion) Bridge ongoing.

Assessment of three Network Rail Bridgesunder Bridgeguard 3 joint venture – commissionawarded to Professional Services Frameworksupplier Systra Ltd following tender exercise inquarter one. Assessment work ongoing.

Design of repair / strengthening arrangement forA706 Cleghorn Bridge – commission awarded toProfessional Services Framework supplierSystra Ltd following tender exercise in quartertwo.

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2017/18 2018/19Deliver road andtransportationinfrastructureimprovements tosupport newdevelopment, includingthose undertaken aspart of the City Deal

Prioritised road infrastructure delivered byMarch 2020 in line with available externaland internal capital funding

In order to reduce congestion, two projects arebeing undertaken.

A traffic signal control system called SCOOT,which will involve the upgrade/replacement oftraffic signal equipment, will be implemented onthe Glasgow Road corridor in Cambuslang /Rutherglen. These works are programmed forautumn 2019.

A traffic modelling exercise has beencommissioned for Lanark. Traffic counts werecompleted in September 2019 and this willprovide data to be input to a new traffic modelfor the town. This will involve the considerationof the Lanark Gyratory scheme identified in theLocal Transport Strategy.

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Progress / deliver Greenhills Road majortransport infrastructure project

Main line works on Greenhills Road andStrathaven Road are progressing well.

Three of the four accommodation works torecompense adjacent owners are complete.

Four month delay in completion has beenagreed with contractor. This is due to issueswith Scottish Water's diversionary works atStrathaven Road delaying the retaining wallinstallation and consequently the road works.

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Progress Stewartfield Way major transportinfrastructure project

The project has recently gone through are-scoping exercise, and a widescaleconsultation exercise is expected to commencetowards the end of October 2019 runningthrough to January 2020.

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2017/18 2018/19Encourage greater useof public transport byworking with partners toimprove public transportinfrastructure

Prioritised improvements to bus and railinfrastructure delivered by March 2020 inline with agreed Park and Ride Strategy andavailable external funding

Planning consent has been granted to allow theextension of the Park and Ride facilities atCarstairs Junction. Works are currentlyongoing, with utility diversions complete,demolition of a building programmed forNovember 2019, and the construction of theextension scheduled for early next year.

Third party land negotiations are underway tosecure land for new Park and Ride facilities inLanark and Cambuslang.

Discussions with Strathclyde Partnership forTransport have identified the upgrading of busstop and shelter infrastructure on the FernhillRoad / Mill Street as well as the Burnside Road /Stonelaw Road corridors in Rutherglen. Acontractor will be appointed in October 2019with works anticipated to start in January 2020.

In addition, the expansion of real time businformation has been agreed, with five locationsidentified. These will be taken forward and unitsinstalled later in the financial year.

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2017/18 2018/19Encourage active travelby extending ournetwork of cycle routes

Walking and cycling projects / schemesdelivered in line with agreed 2019-20 capitalprogramme

The Active Travel Study in the Cambuslang andRutherglen area is complete. The outcome ofthis study will form the basis of future fundingbids required to implement the conclusions.Meanwhile, the Cathkin Complementary worksto cycling infrastructure continue.

Funding has recently been approved for studiesin Carluke and the Law area, Lanark andHamilton. These studies will includeconsultation on the proposed identified cyclenetworks of the towns as well as identifyingmeasures and initiatives to promote sustainabletravel.

The expansion of the cycle network in EastKilbride will continue following the conclusion ofthe Active Travel study in the town. The designof sections on Churchhill Avenue and towardEast Kilbride Railway Station are currently beingtaken forward. It is anticipated a contract will beissued in November 2019 and works completedthis financial year.

Cycle monitoring equipment as well as cycleshelters at various locations will be installed.Locations will be identified in the comingmonths, with the installation of equipment andshelters following later in the year.

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2017/18 2018/19Deliver prioritised roadsafety infrastructureimprovements andpromote road safety

Contribute to the national casualty reductiontargets, from a base of the average for 2004to 2008, of a 40% reduction in fatalcasualties and a 55% reduction in seriouscasualties amongst all age groups by 2020.For children the national target is a 50%reduction in fatalities and 65% reduction inserious casualties

Provisional casualty figures are available for thefirst eight months of 2019, when there were 250casualties. Of these, there were ten fatalcasualties, 47 serious casualties and 193 slightcasualties. There were no child fatal casualties,six children seriously injured and 19 childrenslightly injured.

This compares with the corresponding period of2018, when there were 326 casualties. Ofthese, there were eight fatalities, 39 seriouscasualties and 279 slight casualties. Forchildren in the first eight months of 2018, therewere no child fatal casualties, five childrenseriously injured and 29 children slightly injured.

Police Scotland have been transitioning to a newRoads Traffic Collisions recording process sinceJuly 2019, and this is in its early stages.

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2017/18 2018/19Road safety projects / schemes progressed/ delivered in line with agreed 2019-20capital programme

In order to reduce accidents on the road networka number of projects are currently beingprogressed. These are listed below:

1) A70 near Tarbrax (signing and high gripsurfacing).2) B7078 / M74 Junction 9 off ramp nearBlackwood/Kirkmuirhill (speed limit relocationand associated gateway signing)3) Burnbank Road / Glasgow Road, Hamilton(high grip surfacing). These works will beprogrammed to coincide with traffic signalupgrading works scheduled for autumn 2019.4) Newhousemill Bridge near East Kilbride(signing and possible high grip surfacing)5) Calderwood Road / Graystone Avenue,Rutherglen (convert junction to mini roundabout)6) A73 March Bridge near Braidwood (roadmarking alteration)7) Brownlee Road / Mauldslie Road nearLaw/Carluke (signing alterations)8) A70 beyond Carnwath near the boundary(high grip surfacing)9) B7086 Strathaven to Kirkmuirhill (high gripsurfacing)10) A70 near Glespin (additional slow roadmarkings)11) B7078 Canderside to Blackwood (lining andsigning works)

The works are completed at the A73 / StationRoad near Thankerton (mobile safety camerasigning / high grip surfacing / lining).

Other projects include engineering measures /car free zones at schools and speed limitinitiatives, as well as small signing and roadmarking schemes.

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Work with communities and partners to promote high quality, thriving and sustainable communities



2017/18 2018/19Ensure council hasdevelopment planswhich promotesustainable economicgrowth and regenerationand guide decisions onlocation of newdevelopments andregeneration initiatives

Proposed Local Development Plan 2submitted to Scottish Ministers by April2019, with Examination Report containingrecommendations submitted by Reporter tocouncil in late 2019 (plan will be adoptedthereafter)

Proposed Local Development Plan 2 wassubmitted to the Scottish Ministers in April 2019.A Reporter has been appointed to examine theproposed plan. The examination should beginat the start of October 2019.

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Deliver and encourageinvestment in our townand neighbourhoodcentres to maximiseopportunities for growthand regeneration

Completion of town centre audits,consultation and action plans forCambuslang and Larkhall

Town Centre audits were completed forCambuslang and Larkhall in May and June2018.

On 4th June 2019, the Community andEnterprise Resources Committee approved thatthe consultative draft of the Cambuslang TownCentre Strategy and Action Plan be issued forconsultation for a period of eight weeks. Thisperiod was intended to give the wider communityand businesses in the town centre theopportunity to comment on the plan and identifytheir priorities. The consultation period has nowended and results collated. The intention is nowto implement the action plan.

The Larkhall Town Strategy and Action Plan iscurrently being prepared with leading businessand community representatives.

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2017/18 2018/19Deliver CommunityGrowth Areas City Dealproject

Community Growth Area sites progressed inaccordance with criteria and programmespecified in South Lanarkshire LocalDevelopment Plan and City Deal

Hamilton, Larkhall, Newton and FerniegairCommunity Growth Areas progressing, with newhousing completed. Some limited progress atCarluke.

Legal agreement for the East KilbrideCommunity Growth Area had been concludedand planning permission granted. Work on thesite is expected to commence by March 2020.

Since 2015, an estimated 992 houses (of theprojected 9,000 units anticipated by around2030) have been built across these CommunityGrowth Area sites. These figures represent theposition as at March 2019.

The Planning Service has been instrumental inthis process in terms of master planning andproject implementation.

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Continue with physicalregeneration work inpriority areas

Continue the implementation of the masterplan for regeneration in East Whitlawburn

Masterplan finalised and implementationprogressing. Developer partner appointed.Project Management team established. Planningpermission granted August 2019.. Significantprogress on site clearance.

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Continue to develop and implementSustainable Housing Plans in identified ruralareas

Housing Plans continue to remain in place foreach of the rural villages with regular updates tolocal communities.

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Provide an effective andefficient ConsumerAdvice and TradingStandards Service

Percentage of door step crime reportsreceiving an initial response from TradingStandards by the end of the next workingday

Five doorstep crime incidents have beenreported and dealt with in quarter two(July-September 2019). 100% received an initialresponse within the targeted timescale.

The year to date response rate is also 100%.

Green 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Provide an effective andefficient street cleaningservice

Percentage of streets found to beacceptable during survey (LocalEnvironmental Audit and ManagementSystem street cleanliness score)

The first score for April to July 2019 was 92.1%.The second audit is underway and a year todate accumulated score will be reported nextquarter.

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2017/18 2018/19Provide an effective andefficient groundsmaintenance service

Land Audit Management System groundsmaintenance score (measures quality ofgrounds maintenance service)

The score for April was 71. The score for Junewas 70. The score for August was 73. Thisgives an average score of 71.3.

Amber 72.0 71.3 74.0 72.8 71.5

Progress the council'ssustainabledevelopment andclimate change strategywithin the council

New or ongoing sustainable developmentand climate change activity within thecouncil (council level)

Sustainable development and climate changeactivity continues across the Council andincludes activity such as the Local Heat andEnergy Efficiency Strategy pilot led by Housingand Technical Resources, increasedsustainability weighting in procurementevaluation criteria for contracts and frameworks,and increasing the number of electric vehicleswithin the Council's fleet.

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Ensure the developmentof a sustainable foodsystem to overcomesocial, health, economicand environmentalissues related to food

Council Food Strategy developed andapproved by Community and EnterpriseCommittee by January 2020, withimplementation commenced thereafter

The revised vision and objectives of the GoodFood Strategy were approved by the Communityand Enterprise Resources Committee on 3rdSeptember 2019. The strategy document isbeing developed and will be considered by thesame committee on 12th November 2019.Consultations have been undertaken withrelevant Resources and services to startdefining the action plan of the strategy.

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Provide an effective andefficient householdwaste and recyclingcollection service

Percentage of total household waste that isrecycled

This is a Local Government BenchmarkingFramework (LGBF) indicator. 2018-19 figureswill be available in January 2020 and 2019-20figures will be available in January 2021.

Report Later 47.3% ------ 53.0% 47.3% ------

Diversion of municipal waste from landfill Whilst all municipal residual waste acceptedthrough the Council's treatment contract isthermally treated at the Dunbar Energy fromWaste plant, the ash produced as a by-productof the process has yet to be approved by SEPAfor use in manufacturing. This means it iscurrently being landfilled, which has impacted onthe landfill diversion target. There are nofinancial implications associated with failure tomeet the diversion target.

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2017/18 2018/19Manage floodingpriorities and deliverprioritised floodprotection schemes

Prioritised flood protection projects / studiesprogressed delivered by March 2020 in linewith available capital / revenue funding

Waterfoot Road, Thorntonhall: replacement of acollapsed culvert under Waterfoot Road andassociated drainage improvements werecompleted in September 2019.

Gilbertfield Road, Cambuslang: design ofpumping station and attenuation device isexpected to be complete by end of October2019. Thereafter a mini-tender exercise will beundertaken with works expected to commenceon site in November 2019.

Programme of culvert maintenance: aprogramme of improvement works is underwayto improve several of our culvert inlets and theirsurrounding areas in order to improve the safetyof operatives maintaining these assets. Theseworks will include the construction of suitableaccess paths, stairs, fencing and handrails, andwhere necessary, will involve the repair /replacement of the culvert inlet trash screens.

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Further implement theCarbon ManagementPlan to reducegreenhouse gasemissions from councilservices (buildings,waste, transport etc)

10% reduction in the council’s greenhousegas emissions achieved by March 2021,compared to 2015-16 (equivalent to 2%each year)

Carbon emissions for 2019-20 will be reportedaround July 2020 with an interim positionavailable around October 2019.

Emissions for 2018-19 are currently beingcollated, but early indications are that reductionshave been achieved across all sources.Warmer weather and reductions in landfilledwaste, along with the final year of the LED streetlighting replacement programme, have helpedachieve these reductions.

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2017/18 2018/19Contribute to reducingthe council's reliance onavoidable single-useplastic items

Demonstrate action to reduce the relianceof single-use plastic items across thecouncil (council level)

Continual review of single-use plastics andalternative sustainable products ongoing.Several single-use plastic items were removedfrom the procurement catalogues in accordancewith the EU directive banning certain single-useitems (including plastic cutlery, straws and cups).

Young people in schools are also taking actionlocally eg 'Wan use is nae use' campaign inDuncanrig Secondary where pupils havedesigned their own reusable water bottles.

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Deliver at least 10%reduction in vehicleemissions by March2021 in accordance withthe corporate carbonreduction target

Continue to reduce vehicle emissions in2019-20 against the baseline of 2014-15(council wide figure)

The 18% reduction in Council vehicle emissionscompared to 2014-15 reflects the Council'sinvestment in fuel efficient vehicles and thevehicle telematics system.

Work continues to improve vehicle utilisationand routing, and to further reduce engine idling.

This update does not include September's fueldata as it will not be available until October2019.

Green 8.00% 18.00% 6.03% 10.50% 14.00%

Deliver at least a 10%reduction in vehicleemissions by March2021 in accordance withthe corporate carbonreduction target

Council Resources engage with Communityand Enterprise Resource's Fleet Services todevelop service specific vehicle emissionsreduction strategies in line with servicedelivery requirements (council wide)

The Fleet Manager continues to meet Resourcerepresentatives to support the development ofstrategies to further reduce fuel consumptionand vehicle emissions. The roll out of the newtelematics system will allow representatives totarget behaviours that waste fuel, includingexcessive engine idling, speeding and harshacceleration and braking.

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2017/18 2018/19Provide an effective andefficient EnvironmentalHealth service

Implement Air Quality Action Plan by March2020

Action plan implementation is ongoing utilisingthe £500,000 funding that has been madeavailable via Scottish Government's Air QualityFund and also Smarter Choices, SmarterPlaces:

- We have been working in partnership withRoads and Transportation colleagues to identifyand progress a number of projects, includingcycle infrastructure improvements, active travelstudies, travel counters, traffic signalimprovements, traffic model review for Lanark,train and bus station improvements, and schooltravel planning works.- air quality and active travel workshops plannedfor primary schools.- walking and cycling campaign, with a jointproject with SLLC Active Schools Coordinatorscurrently under development.- a primary to high school transition project isalso underway, which will be a teaching resourcethat, following testing, will be made available toall schools within South Lanarkshire.- Beat the street East Kilbride project is currentlyunder development with a view to running agame phase in February and March 2020.

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2017/18 2018/19Provide an effective andefficient EnvironmentalHealth service

Broad compliance with food safety statutoryrequirements secured in premises

The rating scheme used to determine broadcompliance with food safety requirements infood businesses operating within SouthLanarkshire and inspected by EnvironmentalServices changed on 1st July 2019. Theprevious food law rating scheme focused onbroad compliance with food hygienerequirements only, whereas the new schemeassesses overall compliance with both foodhygiene and food standards legislation.

Under the combined old and new food law ratingschemes, 87.25% were found to be broadlycomplaint in the second quarter of 2019-20 (July2019 - September 2019). This equates to 2,236food businesses. Year to date, 86.9% werefound to be broadly complaint with both foodhygiene and food standards legislation.

This compliance figure continues to exceed theannual target set for this measure, following onfrom good performance in the first quarter.

Green 85.0% 86.9% 86.9% 85.8% 87.0%

ImplementContaminated LandStrategy and vacantderelict / contaminatedland programme

Implement the Contaminated Land Strategyfor South Lanarkshire

Work is ongoing on the implementation of theContaminated Land Strategy. Larger projectsunderway include the remediation project withinthe Clyde Gateway area, as well as theregeneration of the former landfill site located atGlen Esk in East Kilbride.

Further investigative works have beenundertaken to gather data on the condition of anumber of historical landfill sites, with a view tosupporting other departments should funding besecured for future regeneration of these sites.

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2017/18 2018/19Work with communitiesand partners to enhancecommunity planning andservice delivery

Community Plan and Neighbourhood Plansare developed and reflect community needsand aspirations. Roll out neighbourhoodplanning processes beyond the three pilotareas to other priority areas in order toco-produce and deliver plans withCommunity Planning Partners

The Community Plan annual report for 2018-19is now published in a new format designed to beinformative and engaging for all stakeholdersincluding the community. It includes case studieshighlighting impact on communities, familiesand individuals as well as flagging up areas forimprovement . The neighbourhood plans foreach of the three test areas were published lastyear and the local groups driving the delivery ofthese continue to engage with their communitiesto shape, inform and promote development andopportunities . This has included engaging over900 local residents in participatory budgetingactivity to determine how funding to supportneighbourhood planning will be spent this year.Work is now progressing within the Fairhillcommunity to establish a neighbourhoodplanning process on a similar basis to the testsites and discussions within other communitiesis underway to determine if there is interest totake this approach forward.

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Continuedimplementation of theLocal Housing Strategy(LHS) 2017-2022

Complete annual review and Monitorprogress against LHS action plan

Second review of LHS 2017-22 currently beingprogressed. Outcomes will be presented toExecutive Committee 4 December 2019.

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Monitor and reportprogress againstCommunity Safetypriorities includingrelevant parts of theSLCP

Partnership to demonstrate progressagainst Community Plan Community Safetypriorities

A Community Safety Partnership PerformanceMeasures report covering the period 2018/19was presented to Safer South LanarkshireBoard on 16 September 2019.

Performance information in relation to the workof the Community Safety Partnership has alsobeen reported for inclusion in the CommunityPlan Annual report.

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Maximise the energyefficiency of alloperational properties insupport of the CarbonManagement Plan.

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2017/18 2018/19Reduce waste andincrease recycling tocontribute to thecouncil's sustainabilitywork

Measure the number of recycled itemsthrough the joint store (Equipu) and monitorthe impact on efficiency

Quarter 2 will be reported in Quarter 3 asinformation is not currently available until 14October 2019.

Report Later ------ 319 2,498 2,220 2,530

Drug Treatment andTesting Orders (DTTO)continue to providetreatment package todiminish or eliminate anindividuals drug misuseand associatedoffending

98% of clients are first seen within 2working days of a DTTO commencing

To date, 100% of clients were first seen within 2working days of a DTTO commencing within2019/20.

In quarter 2 there were 2 Drug Treatment andTesting Orders commenced, both were seenwithin two days of the DTTO commencing.

Green 98.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 93.0%

Support people affectedby substance misuse

90% of drug/alcohol clients starttreatment/psychosocial intervention within 3weeks of referral

To date, 90% of drug/alcohol clients startedtreatment/psychosocial intervention within 3weeks of referral within 2019/20.

In quarter 2 there were 128 referrals made andof these 115 (90%) of clients started theirtreatment within 3 weeks of referral.

Green 90% 90% 100% 94% 93%

Improve management ofall offenders includinghigh risk offenders

100% of Criminal Justice Social Workreports submitted to Court by the due date

To date, 99% of Criminal Justice Social Workreports were submitted to Court by their duedate within 2019/20.

In quarter 2 there were 360 criminal justicesocial work reports submitted to the court ofthese reports 354 (98%) were submitted by thedue date.

The 2% not met in time related to six cases andthey are currently being reviewed by localoffices.

Amber 100.0% 99.0% 99.0% 99.0% 99.0%

Continue to improveenergy efficiency of

% of Council stock meeting the SHQS (% ofdwellings meeting SHQS) (LGBF)

To be reported at year end. Report Later ------ ------ 92.0% 92.1% 92.5%

housing stock to helpaddress fuel poverty.

% of council dwellings that are EnergyEfficiency Standard for Social Housing(EESSH) (LGBF)

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2017/18 2018/19Continue to monitor thechanges arising from theimplementation of theWelfare reform Act 2012including Universalcredit

Continue to implement service action planon welfare reform

Welfare reform changes continue to bemonitored and reported to relevant groups.Report to be presented to H&TR Committee on13 November 2019. H&TR continue to monitorthe national pilot scheme 'moving onto UC' andimplementation dates for roll out across the UK.

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Support the local economy by providing the right conditions for inclusive growth



2017/18 2018/19Implement SouthLanarkshire EconomicStrategy in conjunctionwith CommunityPlanning Partnershipand other partners

Complete midterm review of 'Promote' (theSouth Lanarkshire Economic Strategy) andaction plan by February 2020

The draft mid term review of Promote and actionplan has been completed and was reported tothe Sustainable Economic Growth Board in June2019. Following further input from partners, thedocument is now being finalised for presentationand approval at a future Community andEnterprise Resources Committee meeting.

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Support localbusinesses througheffective companydevelopment activity and

Number of business support interventionsper annum by Economic Development(grants, loans or advice)

On track to achieve the annual target for thismeasure by the year end. The figure reportedhere includes Business Gateway figures up tothe end of August 2019.

Green 1,500 746 1,879 1,637 1,791

general business adviceservices and continue toinvest in key business

Number of jobs created or sustained perannum as a direct result of EconomicDevelopment intervention

On track to achieve the year end target. Green 500 475 997 1,361 812

initiatives such as ClydeGateway and the EastKilbride Task Force

Increased value of sales generated bybusinesses as a direct result of EconomicDevelopment intervention

Six months into the year, we are slightly aheadof target for this measure.

Green £10.00m £5.58m £15.69m £23.03m £13.09m

Maintain 3 year business survival rate The figure is not yet available and will bereported later in the year.

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Oversee management of SupplierDevelopment Programme includingstrategic development and delivery ofevents, training and e-commerce

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP)has been working with the Glasgow City RegionCity Deal Programme Management Office to rollout an online community benefits tracker systemcalled Cenefits. Webinars on the tracker werehosted by the SDP in August 2019 for bothpublic sector and private sector participants, andfurther training sessions are planned in October2019.

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Support the local economy by providing the right conditions for inclusive growth



2017/18 2018/19Develop and progressemployability servicesfocused on priority clientgroups and sectors

A minimum of 1,000 unemployed peoplesupported via council operatedemployability programmes

At Q1, 423 unemployed people had beensupported. Q2 figures will be reported at Q3(Note - Quarterly performance information isreported 4 weeks after the end of the quarter)

Green 1,000 423 ------ ------ 2,135

A minimum of 400 unemployed people gainsustainable employment

At Q1, 123 unemployed people gainedsustainable employment. Q2 figures will bereported at Q3.

Green 400 123 ------ ------ 863

A minimum of 200 unemployed peopleaccess further education or training

At Q1, 75 unemployed people accessed furthereducation or training. Q2 results will be reportedat Q3

Green 200 75 ------ ------ 501

Support the CommunityAsset transfer process,chairing the corporateworking group

Twenty voluntary organisations supportedthrough Community Asset Transfer process

There is currently ongoing development workwith 14 organisations in the Community AssetTransfer process ranging from initial enquiries togovernance work and detailed businessplanning. Further meeting of the CommunityAsset Transfer Working Group held on 11September 2019 and all current projectsreviewed for progress.

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Support our communities by tackling disadvantage and deprivation and supporting aspiration



2017/18 2018/19Work with communitiesand partners tomaximise awareness of,and commitment to,tackling poverty andlocal inequalities

Community Planning Partnership ChildPoverty Action Report to be published byJune 2019

The South Lanarkshire Partnership Local ChildPoverty Action Report was published ahead ofthe deadline in June. The report includes arange of actions to increase income fromemployment; increase income from benefits andreduce living costs.A consultation with families with a livedexperience of poverty is underway to getfeedback on our first plan and shape and informour activity going forward.

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Support our communities by tackling disadvantage and deprivation and supporting aspiration



2017/18 2018/19Contribute to thetackling poverty agenda

Provide detail of the income generated(benefit awards/back dated benefits/debtadvice) for clients of the Money MattersAdvice Service on a quarterly basis

To date, there were 2,117 new cases with a totalof £6,946,810 benefits awarded for clients of theMoney Matters Advice Service within 2019/20.

A breakdown of the Quarter 2 figures aredetailed below:

Number of new cases: 1658Weekly benefits: £130,579Backdated benefits: £1,166,268New debt dealt with: £2,318,374

In addition to the number of new cases, duringQuarter 2, 1507 people were provided withadvice where the issue was resolved at theinitial contact.

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Work with communitiesand partners tomaximise awareness of,and commitment to,tackling poverty andlocal inequalities

A range of local networks and partnershipsare in place to enable effective joined upworking on key priorities/improvement areaslinked to tackling poverty and inequalities

The Financial Inclusion Network (FIN) continuesto meet quarterly to share information; highlightchallenges and identify opportunities forpartnership working .Between meetings information is exchangedonline and a new Welfare ReformCommunications group has been establishedwhich will ensure key messages are beingshared across the Network and widerPartnership to maximise awareness and uptakeof benefits and entitlements .The FIN has assisted the production of the 5thEdition of the When Money is Tight booklet duefor publication during Challenge Poverty Weekin October. Other partnership groups focusingon issues such as digital inclusion; fuel povertyand payment of the Living Wage continue tomeet regularly and progress local actions.

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2017/18 2018/19Take forward theNational ImprovementFramework priorities byensuring that every childachieves the higheststandards in literacy and

Ensure the highest quality of experiencesfor all learners by supporting theimplementation of learning and teachingapproaches and strategies to ensure thatevery child achieves the highest standardsin literacy and numeracy

The newly appointed Development Officer forPlay Based Learning will organise a sub groupthat will focus on play based pedagogy.Training is scheduled on effective learning andteaching approaches with all Newly QualifiedTeachers throughout the session.

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numeracy Percentage of primary school pupils (P1,P4, P7 combined) achieving expectedCurriculum for Excellence levels in Literacy

Report to be provided at Quarter 3 Report Later 71.9% ------ 71.5% 72.2% 72.0%

Percentage of secondary school pupilsachieving expected Curriculum forExcellence levels in Literacy (S3, 3rd levelor better)

Report to be provided at Quarter 3. Report Later 90.1% ------ 87.0% 90.0% 93.2%

Continue to achieveequity by ‘closing thepoverty relatedattainment gap’ andmeeting the aspirationsof the AttainmentScotland Fund

Provide support to all schools participatingin the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC)to meet the commitments set in SAC plansand to submit annual reports reflecting theirprogress to the Scottish Government

The Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC)funding continues to have impact across all ourschools’ programme schools for our mostvulnerable children and young people. Allprimary and secondary schools involved in theSAC Schools’ Programme, have been supportedby the Equity Strategic Lead and AttainmentAdvisor to submit their final impact report for2018-2019. A Career-Long ProfessionalLearning event took place in August 2019.School visits have also taken place acrossalmost all schools by the Equity Strategic Leadand/or Attainment Advisor. 'Clinics' are plannedto further support schools during the schoolsession.

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2017/18 2018/19Provide support to schools in effective useof Pupil Equity Funding to help close thepoverty related attainment gap

Revised and updated Local Authority PupilEquity Funding (PEF) Guidance has beenissued to all schools and is being used acrossthe authority. Clear governance frameworkremains in place for equity. PEF Post (EquityBulletin) is issued termly to schools to updatethem on equity-related matters.@SLCAttainment Twitter feed continues to beutilised to share good practice across theauthority. The #itsSLC Equity and ExcellenceShowcase event shared good practice acrossthe local authority in May 2019.

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100% of schools to include a ‘Cost of theSchool Day’ position statement in their2019-20 handbook

A 'Cost of the School Day' position statement willbe incorporated into school handbooks byDecember 2019.

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Percentage of pupils achieving 1 or moreawards at SCQF level 6 or above (onleaving school)


Take forward keyaspects of Curriculumfor Excellence in allschools andestablishments

Improve the effective use of Benchmarks toassess pupil learning

As part of the moderation training staff willengage further with the benchmarks to supporteffective assessment and teacher judgement.

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Progress the keythemes ofself-evaluation andleadership in allestablishments andservices

Provide support for establishments toengage in rigorous and robustself-evaluation using How Good is ourSchool (4th Edition) which results inimproved outcomes for learners

The Curriculum & Quality Improvement Servicecontinue to provide support for establishments inusing 'How Good is our School' (HGIOS) 4 toachieve improved outcomes. A Validated SelfEvaluation programme - is in place for 2019/20.

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Progress leadershipdevelopment at alllevels, within schoolsand all learningestablishments

Continue to develop leadership capacitythrough our programme of ‘ProfessionalLearning Trios’

The Head Teacher professional Learning Trioscontinue to support school improvement throughlocal authority guided peer support andchallenge. The professional dialogue andsharing practice which is afforded through thisopportunity has been very well received.

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2017/18 2018/19Progress the ScottishGovernment’scommitment to increasenursery hours for threeand four year olds andeligible 2 year olds byAugust 2020

Lead a range of consultation events toensure the planning and delivery of flexible1140 hours meets the future needs ofchildren, families and communities forimplementation over the period to August2020

Consultation continues to be carried out withparents, carers and partners on the delivery of1140 hours.

South Lanarkshire Council establishments areproviding more than 600 hours of Early Learningand Childcare. In addition, funded providers areproviding up to 800 hours of Early Learning andChildcare. Children now access their fundedplace from the Monday following their thirdbirthday. We continue to monitor and evaluateuptake to inform planning for August 2020.

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Maintain the Children’sServices Partnershipcommitment toimplementing parts oneand three of theChildren and YoungPeople’s Scotland Act2014

Publish a Children’s Services Plan annualreport by October 2019

The annual report for the Children's ServicesPlan 2018/19 has now been published andsubmitted to the Scottish Government as perlegislative duty. The report has been shared withall partners.

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Deliver learningprogrammes to promotepositive health andwellbeing

Number of Individuals and/or families thatreport improved confidence, self-esteem,health and wellbeing

4,416 learners have reported improvedconfidence and self esteem; 2,928 learnershave reported that their mental health andwellbeing has improved; and 2,923 learnershave reported improvements in their physicalhealth and wellbeing.

Opportunities include gender based group work,parents groups, environmental programmes,and empowering programmes.

This is a new measure for 2019/20 and will setthe benchmark for measuring futureperformance.

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2017/18 2018/19Develop employabilityskills and sustained,positive school leaverdestinations for allyoung people

Support establishments to take forwardDeveloping Scotland’s Young Workforceand improve outcomes for young people

Designated staff in all secondary schools areattending planning and current practicemeetings and work continues in all schoolsthrough the learner journey to develop the lifeand work skills of young people.

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Continue to build and sustain strategicpartnerships with local authorities,establishments, colleges and universitiesand business partners to widen the offer toyoung people in the Senior Phase

Secondary schools continue to strengthen andbuild on partnerships with employers,businesses, colleges and universities to provideindividual learning pathways for young people.

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Work with key partnersto ensure that youngpeople enter a positiveand sustaineddestination

Maintain the percentage of young peopleentering and sustaining a positivedestination


Work with key partnersto ensure all careexperienced youngpeople are supported toachieve a positive postschool destination

Continue to work with partners to effectivelyidentify, track and deliver individualisedemployability support packages for careexperienced young people

Regular meetings are being held with SocialWork, Skills Development Scotland, CorporateResources and schools to track all careexperienced young people to ensure positiveoutcomes for young people.

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Ensure schools and other places of learning are inspirational



2017/18 2018/19Support learning andraise attainment throughthe use of digitaltechnologies and theICT infrastructure

Continue to support schools to implementnational and local digital learning strategiesin order to embed the use of digitaltechnologies and lead to increasedattainment

Pilot of Learning Community based digitallearning training model ongoing. Followingtraining events and live streaming sessions tocelebrate National Digital Learning week, theCertified Google Educator programme has nowbeen launched – 22 staff have successfullycompleted the Level 1 exam to gain officialGoogle accreditation. Progression to Level 2and Trainer certification to be completed byDecember 2019. Seven South LanarkshireCouncil schools have obtained the DigitalSchools Award and 68 are now registered asworking towards certification.

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2017/18 2018/19Provide high qualitycontinuous professionallearning activities forpractitioners (based onthe needs identified inthe CQIS audit) whichequip staff to inspirelearners, improveattainment andcelebrate success

Continue to deliver a high qualityprogramme of professional learningopportunities across a range of themes e.g.Learning and Teaching and the Curriculum

There are regular opportunities to engage in awide range professional learning throughout theschool year. Opportunities include external andinternal input, sharing good practice from withinthe authority, guided networking and many more.

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Continue to develop theuse of digital technologyand the ICTinfrastructure to supportlearning and raiseattainment

Support the evolution of ICT use to enable itto become an increasingly transformationalelement of learning and teaching

Engagement with Education Scotland onelements of Glow functionality continues.Google Guardian e-mail pilot is underway inLarkhall Academy which provides for a usefulengagement tool to list assigned homework.Feedback will determine whether thisfunctionality will be rolled out.

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Ensure that the ICT infrastructure is fit forpurpose and supports the growing andevolving needs of learners and practitioners

Wireless refresh was completed in Secondaryschools over the summer holidays with morethat 600 wireless access points (WAPs)replaced with Aruba WAPs. Secondary stationrefresh 2.3 is also underway with over 1000devices due to be replaced. Primary, AdditionalSupport Needs (ASN) and Early Years refresh isalso due to start in November with nearly 2,500stations to be replaced.

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Complete the Council’sSchools Modernisationprogramme transformingthe learning andteaching environmentfor all

Complete the building of newschools/establishments during 2019/20 tomeet the target of modernising all 128primary schools by June 2020 and anyproposed new builds

The 128th new primary school opened with thecompletion of the building of Black MountPrimary School (formerly Walston PrimarySchool) on 20th August. This completes asignificant milestone for the Council in terms ofmodernising the whole of the school estate inSouth Lanarkshire.

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Complete the Council’sNursery Modernisationprogramme transformingthe learning andteaching environmentfor all

Complete the build of the new EarlyLearning Unit to conclude the Council’snursery modernisation programme

The new Early Learning Unit in Hamilton whichcaters for young children 0-5 with special andcomplex needs opened to children on 1stOctober 2019.This completes the Nursery establishmentmodernisation programme.

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2017/18 2018/19Monitor the efficient useof the school estate andprogressaccommodationplanning for housing andpopulation growth

Take forward plans for planning consent tobuild a new primary school for the EastKilbride Community Growth Area

The Section 75 Planning Agreement for the newschool in Jackton has been prepared as the firststage in the process to begin building works.

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Lead EducationResources onsupporting a coherentand evidence basedresponse to the ScottishGovernment`s suicideprevention agenda

Provide progress reports on the revision ofdocumentation on Suicide Prevention toEducation Management Team and theChildren`s Services Strategy group

Revised structure to Lifelines document agreed.Update provided to Children’s Strategy Group,presentation planned for Child ProtectionCommittee meeting, 11 October 2019.

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Project Management ofSchools Projects and

General Services Programme - Targetspend achieved

Spend to Q2 £21,878,479.40. Annual target£80,569,630.00, on target to achieve.

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General ServicesProjects

Primary Schools Modernisation Programme- Completion of Primary School Programme- Support for Early Years Programme- Growth and Capacities Programme

131 Primary Schools/ Nurseries complete todate.

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Encourage participation in physical and cultural activities



2017/18 2018/19Provide new orrefurbished communityfacilities

Progress / complete development ofcommunity facilities by March 2020,including: refurbishment of SpringhallCommunity Hall which incorporatesrelocation of Cathkin Library; upgrade toTom Craig Centre, Law; progressingcommunity facilities within new buildPrimary School at Elsrickle; and upgrade ofat least one synthetic pitch

Springhall Hall refurbishment and replacementlibrary project commenced on site at the end ofMay 2019. The project is progressing onschedule and should complete by spring 2020.

Assessments and design work is underway toupgrade Tom Craig Centre in Law.

A new school in Elsrickle with adaptations forcommunity facilities completed on schedule inAugust 2019. The school is in operation andcommunity facilities available for use.

Hamilton Palace Grounds 3G pitch replacementwas completed at end of September 2019.

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2017/18 2018/19Maximise the number ofattendances at leisurefacilities

Number of attendances at those facilitiesmanaged by the Sport and Physical Activitysection of South Lanarkshire Leisure andCulture

Quarterly attendances at those facilitiesmanaged by the Sport and Physical Activitysection of South Lanarkshire Leisure andCulture remain largely similar to the same periodlast year, reporting an increase of 0.3%.

Year to date attendances show an increase ofjust under 1% compared to the same period lastyear.

Green 3.004m 1.490m 2.992m 2.965m 3.004m

Maximise the number ofattendances at culturalactivities

Number of attendances at facilitiesmanaged by Cultural Services and theLibraries and Museum Services

Quarterly attendances across facilities managedby Cultural Services and the Libraries andMuseum Services have risen by almost 7%compared to the same period last year, largelydue to a change in the way in which library visitsare now recorded (as per LGBF guidance).

Similarly, year to date attendances have risen byjust under 7%.

Green 3.372m 1.681m ------ 3.419m 3.372m

Deliver activityprogrammes which willsupport equitableaccess for all, includingolder people and under16s groups

Number of under 16 reduced ratesattendances at South Lanarkshire Leisureand Culture facilities (including halls, schoollets, outdoor and indoor leisure)

Under 16 clubs continue to make good use ofSLLC facilities, with quarterly attendancesincreasing by just under 2% compared to thesame period last year.

Year to date attendances show a correspondingincrease of just over 4%, with the use of outdoorpitches up 21%, whilst indoor use fell by 2%,mainly due to the closure of the Dollan AquaCentre and the subsequent drop in attendancesby the local swimming club.

Green 964,805 426,029 876,690 881,965 964,805

Number of over 60's attendances byresidents using South Lanarkshire leisurefacilities

There has been a 9% increase in attendancesby residents aged over 60 years using SouthLanarkshire leisure facilities.

Green 504,160 266,267 433,099 465,870 504,160

Deliver health specificinterventionprogrammes which willsupport equitableaccess for all

Number of attendances by residentsaccessing SLLC health specific interventionprogrammes

Compared to the same period last year,attendances at these health-relatedprogrammes increased by 22% for the quarterand 25% year to date.

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2017/18 2018/19Improve wellbeingoutcomes for childrenand families and gettingit right for every child

Continue to provide a range of supports toall establishments to embed Health andWellbeing in the curriculum

The Glow Health and Wellbeing tile has beenupdated with resources and weblinks to supportcurriculum delivery. There are working groupson-going with NHS colleagues to evaluate theHealthy Schools resource.

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Continue to developnew approaches toensure high qualityPhysical Education inestablishments

Continue to deliver a range of professionalprogrammes for practitioners, with partners,focused on the quality of provision ofPhysical Education

Partnership working with South LanarkshireLeisure and Culture colleagues is ongoing toidentify and meet Career Long ProfessionalLearning needs. Primary Dance, Netball,Volleyball and Fun Fitness events have beenarranged for this term to support teachers intheir delivery of Physical Education.

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Promote thedevelopment of the rightrange of skills,qualifications andachievements to enableall learners to succeed

Develop the skills of young people ininstrumental music tuition through the YouthMusic Initiative

Quarter 2 has seen an ongoing rise in YouthMusic Initiative instrumental music tuition andmusic-making opportunities for children andyoung people in South Lanarkshire. Significantdevelopments and highlights have includedapproximately 7000 young people taking part inschool-based musical learning andsignificant representation from SouthLanarkshire Council pupils in nationalensembles (National Youth Orchestra ofScotland; National Youth Choir of Scotland;Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra; West ofScotland Schools' Orchestras and ConcertBands).

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Delivering the plan and achieving best value



2017/18 2018/19Deliver a core Financefunction that meets therequirements of thecouncil and externalstakeholders

Percentage of invoices sampled that werepaid within 30 days - target 92.5%

Invoice processing currently 2.5% below targetdue to staff turnover and unplanned absenceacross Payables and Ordering teams.

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2017/18 2018/19Prepare Annual Reportand Accounts

Accounts for the council and all related/supported bodies including the IntegratedHealth and Social Care Joint Board,Valuation Board and related charitiescompleted by 30 June and receipt of clearaudit certificate by 30 September

The Accounts for the council and allrelated/supported bodies were complete by 30June 2019. The audit of the Accounts iscomplete and the council and all related/supported bodies received a clean auditcertificate before end September 2019.

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Provide support toelected members

Deliver training identified following trainingneeds analysis by target date agreed withmembers. Monitor and evaluate the deliveryand attendance and report bi-annually

Training Needs survey issued on 16 Septemberto Elected Members covering IT Training tocoincide with the Elected Members HP UpgradeProgramme.In Q1 & 2, elected members filled 216 places ata range of Learning and Development eventsincluding Housing Allocation Policy Review,Education Appeals Committee, Code ofConduct, Participatory Budgeting, Review ofLeisure and Culture in South Lanarkshire andHealth & Social Care.Personal Safety for Elected Members e-learningpackage made available June 2019.

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Prepare and implementappropriate financialstrategies takingaccount of economicconditions and localgovernment settlements

Update 2020-21 financial strategy bysummer 2019

An update to the 2020-21 Budget Strategy waspresented to Executive Committee in June 2019.This will be re-presented to members in theautumn along with savings proposals. It will befurther reviewed as required, as the budgetprocess continues.

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Communicate our ITvision, values andpolicies

IT Services will regularly report progress onthe council's priority ICT projects

Quarterly update presented to CMT on 26September 2019.

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Implement effective BestValue Managementarrangements to ensurecontinuous improvementand efficient and

Progress actions arising from BVAR 2019within agreed timescales

An action plan addressing the recommendationswithin the BVAR was presented to the meetingof the Council on 26 June 2019. The action planwill be implemented and reported throughout the2019-20 reporting year.

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effective service delivery Ensure that Scottish GovernmentPerformance Reports are submitted withintimescale: LAAC; Child Protection; JusticeServices; Mental Health; Learning Disability;Homecare and Respite

The Adult Protection, Drug Treatment andTesting Orders (DTTO), Justice, CommunityPayback Order and Social Care Survey Q3 andQ4 returns have all been submitted withindeadlines in Quarter 2.

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2017/18 2018/19Ensure our commitmentto employees throughthe development andimplementation ofpersonnel policies andemployee learning anddevelopment (L&D)opportunities

Labour turnover rate to be contained at 5%or less (council-wide)

At the end of Quarter 2 the Council wide labourturnover rate was 2.5%. This represents anincrease of 1.7% when compared with Quarter1.

Green 5.0% 2.5% 3.0% 4.8% 4.6%

Ensure our commitmentto employees throughthe development andimplementation ofpersonnel policies andemployee learning anddevelopment (L&D)opportunities

100% coverage of Performance Appraisals(PAs) of employees in scope (council-wide)

At the end of Quarter 2 the Council widecompletion rate was 47%. This represents anincrease of 28% when compared with Quarter 1.

Amber 100.0% 47.0% 87.6% 90.5% 88.0%

Ensure our commitmentto employees throughthe development andimplementation ofpersonnel policies andemployee learning anddevelopment (L&D)opportunities

Work towards the 2020 accredited review of Investors in People to achieve gold status

The 2019 interim review is planned andscheduled for late October through to the end ofNovember. The senior leaders reviews will beconducted on 24 and 25 October with theoutcomes being cascaded into the full review inNovember. Report is due for publication inJanuary 2020.

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2017/18 2018/19Ensure high standardsof governance are beingexercised

Risk register is regularly reviewed, agreedand updated through the Performance andContinuous Improvement Groups andSocial Work Governance Group

An update of the Social Work Resources RiskRegister and Risk Control Plan 2019 wasprovided to the Insurance & Risk ManagementAdviser which will be presented at the CorporateManagement Team (CMT) meeting scheduledfor the beginning of October.

The Council’s top risk register and risk controlplan has been reviewed. This work wascompleted in September 2019. There werechanges to the register and these aresummarised as follows:

• Failure to evidence sufficient progress againstCare Inspectorate requirements• Failure to prepare for the analogue to digitalswitchover• Failure in multi-agency public protectionprocedures that result in harm to vulnerablechildren and adults.

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Ensure monitoring,compliance and controlof externally purchasedservices

Report on annual care inspectorateevaluations of our 42 registered services

Of the 38 external Care Homes for OlderPeople, 30 have been inspected under the newquality framework. Two care homes have grade2 (weak) under key question 1:How well do wesupport peoples wellbeing? A new care home(Bothwell Castle) has yet to be inspected. Wecontinue to have evidence of good/very goodperformance across 11 external Day CareServices, 19 Supported Living Providers, 16Children's Care Home Services, and 19 out ofthe 21 Home Care providers are operating at agood or above level.

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