Local Asset Management Pilots Scheme Glad to be here Today we launch our local pilots scheme – signalling a shift in how we want to work with communities Really excited by this. We want to provide opportunities for local management, by community development trusts, local authorities or other organisations Today, outline what we do at Crown Estate Scotland and introduce the local pilots scheme Sarah Brown, who has helped design this scheme, is also doing a workshop here tomorrow SeaScotland conference 20 June 2018

Who we are and what we do New Scottish public body Managing the Scottish Crown Estate, owned by the Monarch Social, economic and environmental benefits to communities and Scotland Enhance value and contribution to public finances We manage seabed, half the foreshore, four rural estates, river fishings, minerals and more Our activity includes farming, forestry, marine leisure, aquaculture, built development and offshore renewables Wide range of benefits including returning revenue profit to Scottish Government (SG have pledged profits from 0-12nm to go to local authorities) The local pilots scheme we launch today provides new possibilities for how these assets are managed.…

Introduction to the Local Pilots Scheme Giving communities, opportunities to manage Designed to explore the possibilities with communities and local authorities Encourage innovative proposals that deliver more benefits Enhance sustainable development Opportunities for collaboration Learning in advance of new powers to delegate or transfer management This Pilot Scheme is piloting approaches to management. Not change of ownership We want to see proposals that offer ways of delivering more benefits and creating more local value Evidence stakeholder and community support is important

Aims and outcomes To achieve a set of pilot projects which test new and innovative approaches to asset management More sustainable development in Scotland. More economic, social, environmental benefits We aim to achieve a set of pilot projects which will test new or innovative approaches to asset management which will help deliver sustainable development in Scotland Projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions or mitigate climate change, promote inclusive local economic growth, or aid local decision-making, for example. Net revenues come back to CES and then to Scottish Government

How to apply Stage 1 Submit outline proposals Guidance and useful resources provided Eligible projects reviewed prior to proceeding to Stage 2 Deadline 16 August Stage 2 Submit business plan Guidance and useful resources provided Assessment by Crown Estate Scotland and recommendations presented to Crown Estate Scotland Board Opens 15 October, deadline 14 January The process to become a pilot project involves two stages: Stage 1 Outline proposals and eligibility. 16 August. All eligible projects will be referred to the Crown Estate Scotland Board and advice sought from the Scottish Government’s Crown Estate Scotland Stakeholder Advisory Group Viable projects progress to Stage Two. Published on the Crown Estate Scotland website. Stage 2 applicants submit business plan for their project showing how it will deliver more benefits. CES assessment. Considered by CES Board Agreed with Scottish Ministers. Pilots begin Local collaboration and support important, including with existing tenants. Make the application process as smooth as possible All existing statutory licensing and planning processes, including public consultation etc. remain applicable to Pilot Scheme projects

Assessment and scoring – Stage 1 About the organisation applying to manage the asset Summary of proposal Maintaining and enhancing the value of the Estate and supporting sustainable development Public interest Collaboration and engagement with communities, tenants and stakeholders Managing any conflicts of interest and impact on tenants Evaluation and reporting These seven questions form the basis of the Stage One application and they aim to help Crown Estate Scotland find out more about the project proposal Proposals should demonstrate that it will meet the statutory requirement to maintain and enhance the value of the asset and contribution to public finances

Assessment and scoring – Stage 2 Stage 2: full business plan appropriate to scale of project. Will assess potential for increased benefit delivery. How the project will help deliver CES objectives agreed with government. Weightings to promote local engagement, innovation and benefits. Will want to know that the needs of all local users of the asset have been taken into account. If there are loads of good applications, we may need to select. Remembering that the aim is to explore ways of future working for when the Scottish Crown Estate Act provisions are in place for local management/

Our team want to help Tom Mallows, our Local Pilots Manager (from 4 July 2018). Tom has been with us for more than nine years, and previously worked in public and private sector roles focused on environment, energy, communities and engagement. He will be supporting the implementation of the scheme and working with project applicants. Contact Tom at pilots@crownestatescotland.com or call 0131 260 6070 We are here to help and talk through any questions you may have Tom Mallows, Local Pilots Manager from 4 July Reminder of Sarah’s workshop tomorrow