Issue - meetings

The Group gave consideration to an update by Rhona Grant, Live Argyll - Community Learning Service. The update provided information relating to youth work in Helensburgh which includes the summer GIVE programme which has been very successful; the Friday night football which finished on the 11 August and the wider achievement opportunities, accredited learning and Youth Service support to young people that will be continue now the schools have returned.

The update also included information on Adult learning which has continued over the summer period and it was highlighted that the Community Learning Worker is currently looking at Adult Learning opportunities and engaging and working with Partners to identify some of the current needs and provision required in the area.

Rhona highlighted that through the GIVE programme, young people are required to volunteer hours and are then awarded with a trip and advised that the Youth Worker Thomas Guy is always looking for opportunities for young people to get involved in.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Team Leader – Community Learning Services, Live Argyll, submitted)