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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

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04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

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Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

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08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

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09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

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10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

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13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

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14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

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04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

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Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

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08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

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09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

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10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

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13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

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14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

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04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

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06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

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08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

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09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

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10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

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13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

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14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

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04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

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06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

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08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

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09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

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10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

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13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

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14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

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04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

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Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

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08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

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13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

0

02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

0

02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

0

02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

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02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

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03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

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04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

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08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

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09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

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10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

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12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

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13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

0

02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

0

02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

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Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

InProgress

On Track 80

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

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Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P1: Improve local employment opportunities including access to opportunities across wider geographical area.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P2: Improve standards of housing and communities, giving appropriate access to services across the county borough.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority P3: Provide support to enable local people to compete for employment opportunities.

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Continue the development of the BargoedRetail Plateau, which will initially bring300+ jobs, with the cinema developmentbringing further job and investmentopportunities.

Phase 2 development comprises of cinema development and demolition works onadjacent sites to create space for the development of complementary uses to thecinema.Cinema Architectural Stage D has been reached on cinema design and gap funding is currentlybeing sought from Welsh Government in order to proceed with.HJJ SiteDemolition contract is ongoing with a programme end date of early June 2015.

InProgress

On Track 90

Q414/15

Continue to develop and improve towncentres (subject to identification ofappropriate funding).

Additional EU funding secured for projects in Bargoed and Newbridge.Bargoed Contract to introduce small pocket park - on site and programmed to finish by mid June2015.6 No Business Improvement Grants either finished or currently on site.NewbridgeContract to create Riverside Park on site and due for completion end of May 2015.Public Realm Extension works contract ongoing and scheduled for completion middle ofJune 2015.9 properties have been supported through Business Improvement Grants.

InProgress

On Track 90

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Implement the Unique Places model ofTown Centre Management in theborough’s principal town centres.

The ‘Unique Places’ model of Town Centre Management continues to be implemented inthe five principal towns of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.During the course of 2014 three additional pieces of work were completed by the TownCentre Management Team:1. ‘Choose the High Street’ campaign was successfully launched in summer and utiliseda range of marketing platforms to encourage people to use the town centres and forbusinesses to locate in them.2. A ‘Pop Up Shop Guide’ was published in both a paper and electronic format. This hasdrawn interest from people across the County Borough who are interested in theconcept.3. ‘Choose the High Street @ Christmas’ Voucher Booklet attracted 90 offers formretailer in the five town centres - the highest number to date. The new booklet format waswell received by retailers and the public alike.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

Improve the occupancy rate for councilowned business premises to 95% orbetter.

At the end of 2014/15 (March '15) occupancy of the industrial portfolio is slightly down ontarget. The office portfolio and accommodation is proving challenging with the amount ofcompetitive space on the market.Currently, the occupancy levels are ~ 100% Pavilions, 98% Industrial Units and 77%Business Centres.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Increase visitor numbers in the borough,building on the success of local tourismand arts assets, such as LlancaiachFawr Manor, The Winding HouseMuseum, Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, VisitCaerphilly Centre, Blackwood MinersInstitute and the parks and countryside.

Tourism numbers still continue to increase. The tourists visiting the venues in 2014/15are 18% above target which is particularly encouraging as austerity measures continueto bite.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

A new Employment and SkillsStrategy will identify localgrowth sectors and relevantskills gaps and shortages toinform local business supportorganisations and all providersof support for employment andskills, as well as targetresources to help local peoplecompete...

During the March 2015 meeting, it became clear that partners are losing the capacity to takeforward some of the issues identified in the Employment and Skills Action Plan. Therefore, theprimary focus for the start of the next financial year will be to identify and home in on what canrealistically be achieved.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Include targeted recruitmentand training clauses in allcontracts awarded by thecouncil, with a value exceeding£1million.

Community Benefits Guide which includes Targeted Recruitment and Training has been agreed byCorporate Director.

As outlined in the guide, the Council is committed to using purchasing opportunities to increaseaccess to jobs and skills opportunities (through Targeted Recruitment and Training) for localpeople, where applicable, by:

• Considering what recruitment and training, sub­contract and supply chain opportunities could beobtained from relevant contracts.

• At the commissioning stage, include work experience, training, equal opportunities, recruitmentrequirements and supply chain opportunities in its specification, where it is considered appropriate.

• Include other social and environmental matters in contract specifications, where it considers thisto be appropriate; and

The guide will be made available Council wide in the near future, however Procurement Officershave continued to actively consider initiatives linked to targeted recruitment and training withinsuitable contracts.

InProgress

On Track 50

Q414/15

Ongoing provision of tourism,community and town centreevents (renamed wef 15/16)

As stated in Q3, the Council has resolved not to continue funding Proms in the Park and the Tourof Britain cycle race but is pursuing other major event options that can be delivered at a lower costto the authority.

InProgress

On Track 70

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Provide continued support for existingand start-up businesses....

All LIF funding was allocated and spent. The Regeneris report has been published andWG/WEFO have confirmed that there will be no successor grants programme. However,the Council will continue to offer some grants support for local businesses, albeit on amuch reduced scale.

Complete On Time 100

Q414/15

The Training & Education Forum, whichwas established in 2011, consists ofrepresentation from key providers of skillsand employment support and will developa joined-up approach and the sharing ofgood practice.

The Forum continues to include representatives from key providers, but capacity isreducing, especially in the public and FE sectors, where budgets have beendramatically reduced in recent times.

InProgress

On Track 80

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

01. Identify and secure two part-furnishedproperties in the private rented sector ineither Risca or the Caerphilly town areato accommodate two families under theSyrian Resettlement Scheme.

0

02. Undertake a review of the ChurchesShelter Project, which was establishedby the council to provide overnightaccommodation and support to peoplewho are sleeping rough.

0

03. Increase the availability of supportedtemporary accommodation for homelesspersons.

0

04. Council tenants are provided withinformation, advice and assistance on arange of social welfare issues to enablethem to increase household income,manage debt and develop skills toimprove their financial capability.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

05. Bid for funding under round two ofcentral government’s Energy CompanyObligation scheme (ECO 2) to deliverenergy efficiency measures to domesticdwellings in the borough.

0

Q414/15

06. Continuation of the Arbed 2programme to contribute towards theeradication of fuel poverty and improvethe energy efficiency of homes within theborough.

Our work programme in Fochriw was predominently completed by the year end of2013/14.In 14/15 we put an Arbed bid in for Phillipstown and Senghenydd. Our bids wereoriginally unsuccessful. However, Phillipstown was put on a reserve list. In Septemberlast year we were informed that Phillipstown had been given approval to proceed withPhillipstown although the bid was reduced from 445 properties to approximately 317.The main measure being external wall insulation, works are progressing on site and iscurrently around 70% complete. This project is for private and council houses. This wasthe last bidding round of Arbed 2.

Complete On Time 100

07. Increase residents awareness of theNest scheme, a Welsh Governmentfunded programme that aims to improvethe energy efficiency of homes in theprivate sector.

0

08. The council will actively promote andsupport the use of collective communityenergy purchase schemes to benefitsocial and private sector households.

0

09. Make best use of the existinghousing stock by working proactively toreturn long-term empty properties (vacantfor 6 months or more) in the privatesector back into beneficial use.

0

10. Raising awareness of the newregistration and licensing requirementsunder Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act2014 (Rent Smart Wales), therebyensuring that landlords receiveinformation and advice to enable them toregister and/or become licensed.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

11. Utilise council owned land to increasethe supply of affordable housing in theborough.

0

12. Mitigate the impact of welfare reform(“Bedroom Tax”) through the housingdevelopment programme by increasingthe supply of smaller types ofaccommodation (one and two beds).

0

13. Addressing unmet and newly arisinghousing needs in the borough bysubmitting an application for funding toWelsh Government under its HousingFinance Grant (phase 2) programme.

0

14. Undertake an assessment of theaccommodation needs of Gypsies andTravellers living or travelling through theborough.

0

Priority Action

Period Title Comment RAGOverallStatus

ProgressStatus

%Complete

Q414/15

Develop programmes targeted at thosefurthest from the job market withconfidence and low-level mental healthissues.

Get well for work - 0 participants entered employment from a target of 6. 3 participantsare more positive and have improved their confidence in improving work against a targetof 24.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Develop targeted employabilityprogrammes for specific client groupsand career paths.

X that works - 13 participants entered employment against a target of 10. 63participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 37. 45participants are more positive and have improved confidence about seeking work againsta target of 37.

Neets - 64 participants entered employment against a target of 31. 150 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 66. 101 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 83.

Lift 25+ - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 30. 40 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 96. 2 participants aremore positive and have improved confidence about seeking work against a target of 30.

Lift 16-24 - 4 participants entered employment against a target of 15. 19 participantsgained an employment related qualification against a target of 24. 0 participantscompleted a work placement against a target of 8.

Employment training programme - 17 participants entered employment against a targetof 38. 152 participants completed an employment related course against a target of 113.145 participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 105.

Routes into work - 10 participants entered employment against a target of 20. 35participants gained an employment related qualification against a target of 32. 19participants volunteered regularly against a target of 32.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Hold work club sessions, which will alsoinclude specific workshop sessions oninterview skills, CV writing, etc., asidentified by the customers.

71 work club participants have entered employment against a target of 76. 372 workclub participants are more positive and have improved confident in seeking work againsta target of 293. 15 participants are regularly volunteering against a target of 15.

InProgress

On Track 80

Q414/15

Use the outdoors and natural resourcesto up-skill and increase confidence levelsfor the unemployed, in particular youngpeople not in education, employment ortraining (NEETs).

Groundwork and "Active in the Outdoors" projects.

Green Doctors - 18 participants have reduced / managed their debt against a target of30. 28 participants are more confident in managing their debt against a target of 30.

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Q414/15

Support individuals who will seekemployment away from their immediatecommunity through the range of plannedimprovements to our transportinfrastructure, road improvements,enhancements to train services and busschemes.

A467/A472 Crumlin junction highway improvement: construction commenced in January2015 and on target for completion by autumn 2015.A468/A469 Pwll-y-Pant highway improvement: detailed design progressing andadditional funding secured from WG. Start of works planned for summer 2015.The access for all and station improvements to Ystrad Mynach rail station aresubstantially complete.Development of proposals for an extension to the P&R at Ystrad Mynach rail station byWG are progressing well. The proposal is expected to be taken forward by WG for astart in the summer of 2015.

SEW Valleys LTP (Local Transport Plan covering CCBC and four neighbouring localauthorities) was adopted in January 2015.

InProgress

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Q414/15

Support people on benefits with projectsaimed specifically at providing budgetingand financial literacy education for thoseon benefits, as well as during thetransition from benefit claims toemployment.

CAB - 544 participants are reducing / managing debt against a target of 597. 850participants have been supported to access the benefits they are entitled to against atarget of 460. 183 participants are more confident in managing their finances against atarget of 135.

InProgress

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Q414/15

Support those digitally excluded throughcoordinated links with the Get CaerphillyOnline project providing IT classes andsupport directly to jobseekers. Theprogramme recognises volunteering as animportant route into employment and willsupport jobseekers to take up voluntaryopportunities.....

Web for work essentials - 57 participants have gained basic IT skills in the projectagainst a target of 54. 53 participants are now more confident in using a computeragainst a target of 48. 43 participants can use the Internet for online services against atarget of 48.

Digital Fridays - 131 participants gained basic IT qualifications against a target of 84. 82participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 97. Digitalinclusion project. 129 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 132.105 participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 132. 137participants can use the Internet for online services against a target of 124.

Nobody left behind - 0 participants have gained basic IT skills against a target of 16. 0participants are more confident in using a computer against a target of 16. 0 participantsare able to access IT services against a target of 16

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1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015

1. Prosperous Caerphilly (2015-16) March 2015