Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report which provided an update on the recent work and activities of Police Scotland within the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area.  The report included information on fraud prevention and a recent increase in parcel delivery scams; engagement with the community, local schools, and the Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service; success at the Divisional Recognition Awards 2023 for Sheena McLean, Argyll and Bute Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Co-Ordinator, as the runner up for the Partnership Award; support for the 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence Campaign; and proactive campaigns to prevent drink and drug driving offences.

The report also included an invite to partners to liaise with Police Scotland in relation to the delivery of fraud prevention measures and awareness sessions, particularly where this may be of benefit to vulnerable people.

PS Shaw highlighted the commissioning of a new format for Community Council reports. He also advised that he was aware of an increase in youth-related disorder in the Lochgilphead area and provided details of methods which were being employed to address this. 

The Community Justice Co-Ordinator advised that she would contact PS Shaw following the meeting in relation to work around the prevention of domestic violence. 

Discussion took place around limited staff resource on Islay, and it was agreed that representatives from Islay Community Council would liaise directly with PS Shaw following the meeting in relation to this and concerns about drink driving which had been highlighted through the Community Council’s local consultations.

Decision

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

(Reference:  Report by Police Scotland, submitted)