We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Clackmannanshire Council in Scotland across 38 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Treasury activity & borrowing
The borrowing requirement for the year is forecast less than budget due to the net effect of the general fund capital expenditure for both the previous year and the current year being less than antici…
“The borrowing requirement for the year is forecast less than budget due to the net effect of the general fund capital expenditure for both the previou…”
Reserves and savings pressure
Council discussions emphasise that reserves are finite and ongoing savings are required to balance demand, resources, and sustainability amid financial pressures.
“"the use of reserves is a finite option and longerterm challenge remains one of balancing demand, resources, and sustainability."”
Financial viability risk
Finance notes the CDT business plan does not break even; reliant on grants; despite external review, there remains financial uncertainty beyond Year 1 and Year 3. Committee members acknowledge this ri…
“The revenue business plan does not break even. So it doesn't cover its costs and even in year three of this business plan that factoring in grant fund…”
Shared services opportunity
Auditors recommended exploring opportunities for shared services with other partners, which could enhance capacity and efficiency in procurement and financial functions.
“"we recommend the council explores opportunities for shared services with other partners."”
New internal audit strategy approved
The committee approved a new internal audit strategy and updated internal audit charter to comply with the Global Internal Audit Standards. The strategy covers 2026 to 2029 and sets the framework for …
“This report uh from internal audit today seeks approval on the new internal audit strategy and an updated internal audit charter. Section three outlin…”
Internal audit resource constraints
Internal audit reported delays in completing the 2025/26 plan and said only a finite audit resource is available. Three audits were carried forward into 2026/27, which limits the number of new audits …
“Paragraphs 4.3 to 4.4 specifically highlight some delays we have faced completing the internal audit plan. I'd also like to draw members attention to …”
Internal audit action progress
a total of 318 actions are identified from various inter reports of which 264 have been completed representing an 83% completion rate. While a number of actions remain outstanding, the Pentana extract…
“a total of 318 actions are identified from various inter reports of which 264 have been completed representing an 83% completion rate. While a number …”
Objection recommended
Officers recommend the committee object to the wind farm due to landscape and visual impacts; objection could trigger a public local inquiry.
“we are recommending that the committee accepts the office of recommendation to object proposals are submitted. The objection relates to unacceptable l…”
Oak Special Landscape
Development lies within Oak Special Landscape Area (local designation); not national, but a material consideration with potential desensitization risk and cross-boundary implications with Perth and Ki…
“The development is within the Oak's special landscape area. Now it's a local designation but it extends into the region due to the indivisibility betw…”
Turbine spec
Turbine tip height is 149.9 m; no visible aviation lighting required, simplifying regulatory/visual impact considerations.
“turbines with a tip height of less than 150 m hence 149.9 don't require visible aviation lighting”
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