Issue - meetings

The group welcomed Shirley Nicolson, Senior Support Worker with Lochside Champions to the meeting.  Shirley spoke to the written update provided which was a series of questions and responses from the consultation on the provision of their service and covered a number of topical areas, including Diverse Economy and Skilled Workforce; Financial Inclusion and Housing and Transport Infrastructure. Shirley introduced two of the people she supports, Anne and Iain, who provided information on a number of issues which affect them in their daily life and included difficulties in accessing the everyday activities that so many take for granted, such as being able to visit friends and family, gain meaningful employment or live independently. 

Discussion was had in relation to the lack of a Pingo bus service in the Mid Argyll area; possible volunteering opportunities and the provision of core and cluster housing.  A number of Partners pledged their support and gave an undertaking to get in touch with Shirley following the meeting to take forward discussions in respect of the issues highlighted.

On behalf of the Area Community Planning Group, the Chair thanked the Members of the Lochside Champions for their attendance and the information provided. 

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group agreed to consider and note the information provided.

(Reference:  Written submission by The Lochside Champions, submitted)