Issue - meetings

Crossroads

Joan Best highlighted that Crossroads are now supporting 79 carers with around 195hrs of respite offered per week. Crossroads have also been in discussions with key stakeholders to establish the service on Tiree with referrals expected soon.

Hope Kitchen

Catriona Petit advised that the Climate Hub is open and Time for Change hold a café within Hope Kitchen each month. Support work around alcohol and addictions continues, focusing on recovery and reducing stigma.   Food Poverty, Cost of Living Crisis and Mental Health support will be delivered from the new shop space in George Street which should be open in March.

Community Development Team

Ailie Law highlighted that the Supporting Communities Fund is now open and will run until 18 March 2024. Anyone wanting further information can contact any of the Community Development Team or follow the link:-

https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-community/communities-and-partnerships/supporting-communities-fund

Skills Development Scotland

Susan MacRae advised that a new careers advisor is now in post, covering the High Schools in Oban, Mull, Tiree and Lochgilphead and a School Leavers Information paper is going to the Council for consideration.  Susan encouraged anyone on Facebook to follow the DYW Argyll and Bute to see all the good work that is being carried out between employers and our schools.