1. Single Outcome Agreements
Where and how do town centres and high streets fit?
Ewan Green
Regeneration Services

2. Outline What is a Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) ?
How do Town Centres and High Streets ‘fit’ ?
North Lanarkshire Experience
Group Discussion

3. Local Government in Scotland Act (2003)
Community Planning
Local Government in Scotland Act (2003)
Duty on Local Authorities’ to initiate and facilitate the process which:
sets out a joint vision with agreed objectives
sets out challenging outcomes
streamlines planning and delivery of services
sets out resources needed
engages effectively with communities
monitors and reports on what’s been achieved

4. National Strategic Context
National Performance Framework
Scottish Government set out a ‘Purpose’ for Scotland: Focus public services and investment to create sustainable growth (including the role of Town Centres)
Strategic Objectives:
Wealthier & Fairer
Healthier
Safer & Stronger
Smarter
Greener
15 National Outcomes
45 National Indicators
Concordat

5. Concordat
Concordat - A new relationship between Scottish Government & Local Government : greater trust in, and autonomy for local government
Demonstrates alignment between local priorities and the Scottish Government’s 15 national outcomes
Underpins the development of Community and Corporate Plans
Single Outcome Agreements

6. Single Outcome Agreement
A central proposal in the Concordat based on negotiated outcomes and increased localised decision making
Co-ordinates public sector investment and services to maximise local impact
National Priorities reflected in local Community and Corporate Plans
Reduced ‘ringfencing’ of budgets
Establishes a baseline for future monitoring but less monitoring and reporting
Facilitate improved partnership working at a local level

7. National Strategic Context
Scottish Government Purpose
Purpose Targets
Strategic Objectives
National Outcomes
Local Outcomes
Single Outcome Agreement
National Indicators and Targets
Local Indicators & Targets

8. How do Town Centres ‘fit’ with National Outcomes ?
Out of 15 National Outcomes there are 6 that can apply directly to town centres from a North Lanarkshire perspective:
We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe
We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people
We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger
We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need
We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations
We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their actions and how they affect others

9. How do Town Centres ‘fit’ with National Indicators ?
Out of 45 National Indicators there are 12 that can apply directly to town centres from a North Lanarkshire perspective including:
Increase the business start-up rate
Increase the rate of new house building
Reduce the proportion of driver journeys delayed due to traffic congestion
Improve the quality of healthcare experience
Increase the social economy turnover
Increase the percentage of adults who rate their neighbourhood as a good place to live
Increase positive public perception of the general crime rate in local area
Improve the state of Scotland’s Historic Buildings, monuments and environment

10. North Lanarkshire’s SOA
A partnership driven approach which seeks to deliver the aims of the North Lanarkshire Community Plan
Strategic themes leading to Key Actions:
Regeneration
Lifelong Learning
Health & Wellbeing
Sustainable Environment
Community Safety
Cross partner Working Groups established to identify and drive delivery of Key Actions

11. SOA Delivery Structure
North Lanarkshire Partnership
Regeneration
Working Group
Lifelong Learning Working Group
Health & Wellbeing Working Group
Sustainable Environment Working Group
Community Safety Partnership
Local Area Partnerships &
Community Forums

12. Example from the North Lanarkshire SOA
National Outcome 1 – We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people
National Outcome 2 - We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe
Indicators:

13. Regeneration Working Group
Local Outcomes
Over the next four years we will achieve the following outcomes:
Facilitate high quality infrastructure which attracts investment and drives regeneration
Development of Ravenscraig and our existing town centres as centres of economic activity
Improved support to North Lanarkshire’s business and social enterprise sector
Strong sustainable communities and more attractive places to live
Improved safety, effectiveness, sustainability and accessibility of our transport systems across North Lanarkshire

14. SOA & Town Centres: In Practice
North Lanarkshire experience:
A difficult start….but overall positive
Town Centres emerging as a ‘cross cutting’ theme
Enhanced co-ordination of public sector investment and services
Increased recognition of ‘Partnership’ responsibilities
Increased awareness of the key issues and opportunities
Starting to generate innovation in how to deliver improvements
Measuring progress is complex…..

15. Workshop Discussion In relation to Single Outcome Agreements:
What important issues has the presentation raised ?
What are the key learning points from the workshop ?
Are there priorities ?
Next steps for the Learning Network ?