Decision details

The group considered a report from Charlie Cairns, Area Manager - Lower Clyde Greenspace which provided an update to the group on various initiatives within Duchess Wood.

Green Gym

Charlie Cairns outlined dates for the Green Gym:

To commence            -           4 December 2014

Finish                          -           12 March 2015

The leader would be Anna Hamilton.

Further discussion followed in regards what arrangements were in place to get referrals from the relevant medical professionals. Charlie Cairns confirmed that he was meeting with Sam Campbell, NHS Health Improvement Team to take this forward effectively and also to disseminate promotional material to local surgeries.

Employability Team

Charlie Cairns highlighted that time constraints with the Employability team meant they would be unable to undertaken work at the bridge west of the Pony Field.

 David Lewin drew attention to forthcoming work being undertaken in that area by the Community Pay Back Team and he enquired if funding could be provided to meet the cost of materials.  Charlie Cairns advised that David should make contact with Stuart McCracken, Argyll and Bute Amenity Performance Manager for the local area in regards funding.

Decision

The Committee agreed to note the report.