Actions_08-09_Outcome_01
Improved environment for new and expanding business
Title | Due Date | Progress |
Make available land at Chanonry Industrial Estate for business units in anticipation of necessary relocations to make way for the Elgin Flood Scheme. | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Work has started in upgrading of Chanonry land to accommodate replaced businesses from Grampian Road. |
Improved transport infrastructure
Title | Due Date | Progress |
Monitor and accelerate where we can, infrastructure projects that emanate from transport studies and assessments | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: On target - 2 reports approved at ED&I on 3/2/09. Procurement of professional services through Framework contract ongoing, and progress report on the design of 2 agreed route options presented to ED&I committee on 31/3/09. Further consideration of funding opportunities discussed at P&R on 7/4/09. Decision taken to defer start date for Edgar Road extension road to maximise the opportunity for EU funding. |
Monitor the construction of the Reiket Lane Railway Bridge and ensure completion on target | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Utility diversions complete; Contract started Jan 2009 – demolition, piling, bridge bases complete; earthworks at 50%; concrete bridge beams to be placed – mid May. Revised completion date 31 August 2009 |
Increased level of economic activity
Title | Due Date | Progress |
Buckie – acquisition of harbour-side land and the development of an iconic office | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Discussions with TMC & HIE ongoing on Harbour area developments, proposals to be reported to ED&I committee in March 2009. No progress on development of iconic office. ED&I committee of 31/03/09 agreed that officers should identify interest in marina facilities, establish business case, investigate potential conflict in harbours uses & funding mechanisms for developments. |
Buckie - Business Park with Speculative office. | 31/03/2010 | Quarter 4 update: Awaiting outcome of Tesco planning application. Significant cost implications for HIE in developing South part of the site in isolation. Cannot progress until site apportionment finalised. |
Elgin – Business Park | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Seeking to purchase West site from TMC. Consultants currently engaged on technical site survey and access costs. HIE’s aim to purchase by March 09 if technically//legally possible. Not achieved. |
Forres – Development of high quality business infrastructure & accommodation | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Two speculative units 3k and 4k ft/2 completed and available for occupation. Planning permission and Building warrant granted for 7.5k ft/2 building. Detailed design on 9.5k ft/2 building instructed. Construction commenced 26 Jan 09 completion due October 09 ‘Ecopark’ options explored for future South Side development South side roads budget cost identified. |
Support and promote tourism through the work of the Council’s Tourism steering group | 31/03/2011 | Quarter 4 update: Homecoming programme published on website, along with grant-aid scheme for community projects. |
Explore with partners, opportunities to create and develop tourist facilities in Moray | 31/03/2011 | Quarter 4 update: Tourism Steering Group has regular meetings and agendas. |
Increasing the potential and number of diverse businesses. | 31/03/2011 | Quarter 4 update: Account management set up and being operated. International trade sessions with clients commenced. Work ongoing with clients to develop new products, improve efficiency, innovation, increase market penetration etc. Target 20 business growth plans to increase turnover by 20% (20 achieved with GVA of 27 million ). Target 20 companies to develop/increase international trade activities (20 achieved at year end) |
Through business gateway, there will be a focus on increasing the number of start up businesses within Moray. Effort and influence will be directed towards Moray’s higher impact businesses in terms of size, innovation and growth potential. | 31/03/2011 | Quarter 4 update: Business Gateway established in Moray by due date (1 April 2009) contracted to Highland Opportunities. HIE monitoring rate of business start-ups and investment. |
Actively support national tourism initiatives which will assist Moray, such as Homecoming events, green tourism and ancestral tourism with Moray based activities | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Homecoming programme published on website, along with grant-aid scheme for community projects. |
Elgin - Scotland 5th Art school | 31/03/2010 | Quarter 4 update: Art School has already been launched but this is a pre-cursor to a much more ambitious vision. Paper on potential for growth has been completed and 5 year activity plan now forms part of UHI’s curriculum development plan for next 5 years. |
Elgin - Development of University Campus | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: This will be achieved by June 2009. |
Moray Towns economic transformation project. | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: 1. Projects renamed "Moray Towns Partnership" and programme agreed by ED 1 committee for business plans (31/3/09). Seeking to match fund into LEADER and national Town Regeneration Fund for 2009/10. |
HIEM will focus on those industries and business which have the highest growth potential and where that potential can only be realised with HIEM’s assistance. | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: Initial Key account list developed (subject to ongoing review) |
Moray the Brand | 31/03/2010 | Quarter 4 update: Tourism Study complete (HIE) and reported to Tourism Group. |
Growing businesses of scale: | 31/03/2010 | Quarter 4 update: Initial Key account list developed (subject to ongoing review) |
Towns Promotions & Development project | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: 1. Projects renamed "Moray Towns Partnership" and programme agreed by ED 1 committee for business plans (31/3/09). Seeking to match fund into LEADER and national Town Regeneration Fund for 2009/10. 2. BID (Elgin) set with business community, and progressing to election. Conservation Area Regeneration scheme in Keith set up with Moray Council and Historic Scotland funding. |
Complete the Rural Development Strategy | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: LEADER application approved for 2008-13 Local Action Group set up. Project Manager appointed and Business Plan prepared. Council match funding in place for 5 years. |
Elgin – Development of Lifescience Centre | 31/03/2009 | Quarter 4 update: On track for completion of Business Case by end of February 2009. |
Development and implementation of a Tourism Strategy | 31/03/2010 | Quarter 4 update: Initial review completed. Brief to support tender proposal to procure delivery of DDO service sent out for comment of Tourism Group. DDO Team appointed. |