Issue - meetings

Update by Community Learning Service

The Group considered an update from the Community Learning Service, which provided information around a return to thematic remits for Adult Learning and Youth Services Work and included contact details of the Community Learning Workers and Team Leaders for each area and remit. The update also included confirmation that workers would continue their engagement and work with partners and learners in line with the new Community Learning and Development Strategic Plan 2021-24 and the identified priorities therein.

Brian Smith also provided an update on the relaunch of Youth Action Groups (formerly Youth Forums) and the potential for increased youth engagement with the Group in future. He also highlighted that the Scottish Youth Parliament elections would be taking place between November 8^th – November 21^st 2021 and would result in 3 people being elected for the Argyll & Bute region for a 2 year term.

Brian confirmed that a number of local young people had also been selected as local champions for COP26 and were attending events as representatives of the local area, as part of a national initiative.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Update by Brian Smith, Team Leader – Community Learning Services, Live Argyll, submitted)