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Appendix 3
Project Exception Report for Chief
Executive Service
Generated on: 19 May 2016
P1C5_CES13
Develop our approach to encouraging our providers to pay the
Living Wage
Increased commitment by our Providers towards paying the Living Wage to their employees
Planned Start Date
11-May-2015
Actual Start Date
11-May-2015
Original Due Date
01-Apr-2016
Due Date
01-Apr-2016
Project Progress (%)
How are we performing?
2015/16 - The Council has completed all document changes within its control and
through regular contract review meetings, as well as meet the buyer events, has been
emphasising the Council’s desire that our providers and contractors pay the Living
Wage. Some guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government in relation to
Living Wage payments tied to budget conditions in the area of Social Care, however it is
limited. There is still no Government guidance on how the issue should be addressed
in general within the new European Single Procurement Document.
Improvement Action
2016/17 – A Scottish Government Circular was issued on 2 June 2016, but it appears
only to relate to legal obligations. As soon as full guidance is issued which would cover
the voluntary payment of the Living Wage, we will implement any necessary changes to
progress this policy.
Resource Implications
2016/17 – No resource implications for this financial year
Managed By
Rhona Lewis, Head of Legal & Democratic Services
P4C3_CES25
Deliver the Dumfries & Galloway Council Communications Strategy
Deliver the Dumfries & Galloway Council Communications Strategy
Planned Start Date
01-Apr-2014
Actual Start Date
01-Apr-2014
Original Due Date
31-Mar-2016
Due Date
31-Mar-2016
Project Progress (%)
How are we performing?
2015/16 – A communications strategy and action plan have been drafted with some
consultation. Prior to these being presented to Elected Members for approval, further
work with key stakeholders, taking into account the new reshaped Council and the
outcome of relevant Service Reviews is necessary to finalise these for presentation at
committee. The appointment of a Policy & Communications Manager will enable this to
be finalised and brought to Policy & Resources committee later in 2016.
Improvement Action
2016/17 – Agreement and implementation of communications strategy and action plan