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Further skills support could be offered for the
following key action areas of reducing cost and
increasing efficiency proposed by the council.
Streamline Services:
Evaluate existing services and identify areas where
streamlining is possible.
Consolidate overlapping or redundant services to
reduce administrative costs.
Prioritise essential services while eliminating non-
essential ones.
Technology Adoption:
Invest in digital solutions to automate processes
and improve service delivery.
Implement online portals for citizen interactions,
reducing paperwork and manual handling.
Use data analytics to optimize resource allocation
and decision-making.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
Collaborate with neighbouring councils or
agencies to share resources and expertise.
Explore public-private partnerships for cost-
effective service provision.
Leverage community organizations and volunteers
for certain services.
Workforce Efficiency:
Training and upskilling programs for staff to
enhance productivity.
Flexible working arrangements to improve work-
life balance and reduce office space requirements.
Workforce succession planning and resource
allocation
Energy and Resource Management:
Implement energy-saving measures in council
buildings.
Promote recycling and waste reduction.
Develop a strategic plans
Anticipate future challenges and plan accordingly.
Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
Efficiency measures require a holistic approach,
involving collaboration, innovation, and prudent
resource management
To address the challenges faced by Pembrokeshire
Council, a range of skills and approaches will be
crucial.
Addressing these challenges requires a
collaborative effort, involving professionals from
various fields, cross department cooperation and a
commitment to sustainable development.
Assessment of the current workforce skills is a vital
first step in understanding the current competence
and to identify the range of additional skills / jobs
or upskill processes that are required. Key areas of
focus could be:
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:
Understanding of energy systems: Knowledge of
energy sources, consumption patterns, and
renewable technologies.
Energy auditing: Ability to assess energy usage in
buildings and identify areas for improvement.
Sustainable practices: Familiarity with eco-friendly
initiatives and strategies.
Financial Management:
Budgeting and financial planning: Skills to allocate
resources efficiently and prioritise spending.
Cost-benefit analysis: Evaluate the impact of
energy-saving investments.
Grant application and management: Ability to
secure funding for energy projects.
Project Management:
Planning and execution: Organize and oversee
energy efficiency initiatives.
Stakeholder coordination: Collaborate with internal
teams, contractors, and external partners.
Risk assessment: Identify potential challenges and
mitigate them.
Data Analytics and Reporting:
Data-driven decision-making: Analyse energy
consumption data and track progress.
Reporting: Prepare clear and concise reports for
stakeholders.
Performance metrics: Monitor the effectiveness of
implemented measures.
Public Sector