CLYDE GATEWAY URBAN REGENERATION COMPANY. Minute of Board Meeting of 27th February 2012

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1 CLYDE GATEWAY URBAN REGENERATION COMPANY Minute of Board Meeting of 27th February 2012 Present: Neil MacDonald (Chair) Graham Scott Ian Manson (Chief Executive) George Redmond (Vice Chair) Hamish McBride Chris Thompson (Vice Chair) Allan McQuade Apologies: Jill Farrell Satty Singh George Ryan In Attendance: Jim Clark, Senior Manager - Communications & Company Systems Carol Jack, Glasgow City Council Barry Macintyre, Executive Director of Resources Martin McKay, Senior Manager - Development Debbie McNamara, Special Advisor Jim McCaffer, South Lanarkshire Council Steve Pritchard, Executive Director of Development Niki Spence, Project Manager Community Benefits 1. Welcome, introductions and apologies Neil MacDonald welcomed everyone to the March Board meeting and apologies were noted from Jill Farrell, George Ryan and Satty Singh. 2 Minute of previous meeting and matters arising The minutes of the previous meeting held on 19th December 2011 were submitted and approved. There were no matters arising. 3 Chair s Report The Chair stated: (1) He had met with Alex Neil, MSP, to discuss regeneration issues surrounding the new Police Headquarters and with Ian Bankier, Chairman of Celtic Football Club, to discuss joint working. (2) In order to complete the Board membership a business representative from Lanarkshire and a community representative from Glasgow were required. 4 Chief Executive s Report The Chief Executive stated: (1) Steve Pritchard had been in discussions with Celtic Football Club regarding redevelopment opportunities in the area. (2) Despite being one of the top scorers in the Scottish Government s assessment of potential enterprise areas Clyde Gateway had been unsuccessful in securing this status. 1

2 (3) Approval had been given under delegated authority for a feasibility study, as part of Clyde Gateway s energy masterplan, into a district heating network covering Shawfield, Dalmarnock, Farme Cross and Cunningar which could potentially link into the Polmadie Waste Management Facility. If merited then the outputs from this study would be factored into future operating plans. (4) Strathclyde Police had apparently concluded their inquiries into land deals associated with the 2014 Commonwealth Games, had found no evidence of criminality and as such their investigation was completed. (5) Clyde Gateway has been shortlisted in Property Week magazine s 2012 Property Awards in the Regeneration category sponsored by HSBC. Clyde Gateway was one of six nominees, the only one from Scotland and was amongst very good company including the Olympic Park, Wembley City, Kings Cross and MediaCity at Salford Quays. (6) Scot Sheridan had started to erect the first steelwork on the pavilions at Clyde Gateway East. 5. Business Strategy & Operations 5.1 Operating Plan 2012/13 to 2014/15 The Board received a presentation from Barry Macintyre on the preparation of the next three year Operating Plan covering 2012/13 to 2014/15. He advised on: (1) how Clyde Gateway will build on the considerable work to date; (2) the priorities to be undertaken and the requirement to incentivise direct and indirect private sector investment into the area; (3) the contribution to core strategic objectives, including the long-term transformational challenges, and performance targets; (4) the forecast income estimates and the need to ensure these resources focussed on achieving a programme of regeneration beyond 2014/15 and a continuing flow of private sector investment (5) the prioritisation process for planned projects. A detailed Operating Plan would come to the April Board for approval. The Chair thanks Barry for the comprehensive presentation. 5.2 Employability & Community Capacity (For Information) CG12(FEB)01 Niki Spence reported on the Employability and Community Capacity activity undertaken during the 6 month period from August 2011 to January 2012 and advised: (1) the total number of jobs, training and further education places created across Clyde Gateway s Employability and Community Capacity activity is 453; (2) on the progress of current key projects; 2

3 (3) the breakdown figures for community benefits in procurement for 2014 linked projects as at January 2012; (4) on the Community Outreach projects; and (5) the application submitted to Jobcentre Plus for Flexible Support Funding to part fund a Job Brokerage Service in the Clyde Gateway area was submitted on 12 th September 2011 but no further formal communication had been received at present. agreed that a task force of funders/providers be set up; and noted the report and thanked Niki for the excellent progress made to date. 5.3 Welfare Report (For Information) CG12(FEB)02 Niki Spence gave an overview of current Welfare Reform in a UK context and highlighted activity which may impact on Clyde Gateway s work, advising (1) of the 2 main issues that will have an impact on Clyde Gateway, namely the UK Government s wider programme of welfare reforms; and the DWP s welfare reform programme. (2) that given the level of worklessness in the Clyde Gateway area the Work Programme should play an important role in helping to increase economic activity however poor performance in the Work Programme will impact on Clyde Gateway s residents ability to increase their economic activity; and (3) that across the next 5 years, an estimated increase from 2.5 million to 3.3 million will enter the Work Programme; (4) that the change to housing benefit would have a huge implication on Clyde Gateway as 69% of residents live in socially rented accommodation; (5) of the positive steps being taken by Clyde Gateway to assist local residents. noted the report. 5.4 Employment Opportunities CCG (OSM) (For Approval) CG12(FEB)03 Niki Spence presented a report seeking approval to provide an additional contribution of 37,000 to CCG (OSM) Limited to support the employment of an additional 10 individuals from the Clyde Gateway area for a period of one year. This would bring the number of Clyde Gateway individuals gaining employment with CCG to 40. approved an additional contribution, by way of wage subsidy, of 37,000 to CCG (OSM) Ltd. 3

4 5.5 Employment Opportunities Negotiatenow.com (For Approval) CG12(FEB)04 Niki Spence presented a report informing the Board of potential job opportunities within a local business, and seeking approval for 186,000 to secure a minimum of 30 jobs for Clyde Gateway residents. approved a financial contribution of 186,000 towards the cost of wage subsidies and training costs; and asked that staff consider what other additional supporting information can be added to the financial due diligence undertaken on potential recipients of business development and employability grant support. 5.6 Operational Police Facility (For Information) CG12(FEB)05 Debbie McNamara presented an update to the Board on the status of the proposed Operational Police Facility at Dalmarnock and the events that have occurred since the December Board meeting. noted the status of the proposed Operational Police Facility at Dalmarnock. 5.7 Olympia Building Project Update (For Approval) CG12(FEB)06 Councillor Redmond declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion. Martin McKay presented a report informing the Board on the progress of the redevelopment of the former Olympia Theatre advising that the project is performing well and is currently 3 weeks ahead of schedule. (c) (d) noted the project financial appraisal following progress with securing grant funding and progress of the construction contract; noted the revised terms and arrangements for leasing the ground floor for library use and the first floor for sports use; approved a 190,000 financial contribution for the enhanced fit out of the ground floor library and associated fees which will be met from the current project budget; and approved additional costs of 100,000 for the establishment of a British Film Institute Mediatheque Platform to be located in the library facility. 5.8 Hotel Re-development Inn on the Green (For Information) CG12(FEB)07 Debbie McNamara presented a report informing the Board on the progress of the Inn on the Green Hotel Redevelopment advising the hotel could be open in time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. 4

5 (c) (d) noted the status of the Inn on the Green hotel redevelopment project; noted the costs incurred to date by Clyde Gateway which have been approved under Delegated Authority; noted that discussions are ongoing with the developer, Goldserve Ventures Ltd, in regards to a financial support package in the order of 1m towards the capital costs of the Inn on the Green Hotel redevelopment and operational wage subsidy package; and referred the project to the CGDL Board for consideration of the final terms and approval to enter into a Contribution Agreement with Goldserve Ventures Ltd for the Inn on the Green Hotel redevelopment. 5.9 Cuningar Loop Bridge (For Approval) CG12(FEB)08 Martin McKay presented a report informing the Board on the progress of the Cuningar Loop Bridge Project, advising (1) that early discussions with Glasgow City Council (GCC) planning department have indicated that these works could be carried out within the time available and the existing planning consent for the Games Village Landscape Plan can be varied to include these additional engineering works; (2) that GCC have made a financial contribution of 25,000 to support the development of the bridge; and (3) completion has been anticipated as May After discussion the Board noted the progress in the preparation of the RIBA Stage C bridge report and gave approval of the outcomes; granted authority to conclude an agreement with City Legacy for the bridge preparatory works and procurement options; (c) approved the early expenditure on the costs of the north bank bridge foundations at an estimated cost of 50,000; and (d) noted that the outcomes of the Full Business Case would be reported back to the Board for an investment decision in due course Scottish Futures Trust West Territory Hub (For Approval) CG12(FEB)09 Barry Macintyre presented a report seeking approval for Clyde Gateway becoming a co-signatory to both the Territory Partnering Agreement and the Participants Agreement for the West Territory Hub. Approved Clyde Gateway becoming a co-signatory to both the Territory Partnering Agreement and the Participants Agreement for the West Territory Hub. 5

6 Noted that the entering into of any partnership is a reserved matter under the Members Agreement among Glasgow City Council, Scottish Enterprise and South Lanarkshire Council. Accordingly Members approval will also be required before the Territory Partnering Agreement can be signed by Clyde Gateway. The Participants Agreement contains explicit provision that it does not constitute a partnership between any of the parties. Corporate Support 5.11 Finance Report Period ending 27th January 2012 (For Approval) CG12(FEB)10 Barry Macintyre presented a paper which: Sought approval to update the 2011/12 Operating Plan to reflect revisions in planned activity as a result of the re-forecasting exercise performed following the end of Quarter 3. Reported on the consolidated financial performance of both Clyde Gateway URC and Clyde Gateway Developments Limited for the January accounting period. After consideration, the Board approved the changes to the 2011/12 Operating Plana and noted the Income and Expenditure Account for the January accounting period. Allan McQuade left the meeting at this point. As he was the sole Scottish Enterprise representative in attendance the meeting was now inquorate. It was agreed that the remaining items of business would be noted but that the Risk Register paper could not be approved Risk Register (For Approval) CG12(FEB)11 Jim Clark submitted a report on the most recent Risk Register which is a working document regularly reviewed for relevance by the Clyde Gateway Executive Team. After discussion the Board noted the proposed amendment to Risk 15 as detailed and the updated Risk Register Clyde Gateway Developments Limited - Board Meetings Update (For Information) CG12(FEB)12 Chris Thompson, Chair of Clyde Gateway Developments Limited (CGDL) presented a report providing details of the business conducted by the Board of Clyde Gateway Developments Limited (CGDL) at its meetings on 19th December 2011 and 30th January 2012 (the agenda and minutes of which were appended to the report). After consideration, and having heard a verbal report on the matters discussed at the CGDL Board meetings on 19th December 2011 and 30th January 2012, the Board noted the reports. 6. Any other business The Board recorded their thanks to Gerry Gormal, Glasgow City Council s Director of Development and Regeneration Services for the significant contribution he had made to Clyde Gateway s activities both in the run up to the URC s establishment and since the company began operating. They wished him a long and happy retirement. 6

7 7. Date of next meeting The next meeting would be held on Monday 23rd April 2012 at 10am in GC&SS s new headquarters at the Eastgate Building on London Road. 7