OTHER PARTNER UPDATES - TO FOLLOW
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Minutes:
Eddie Renfrew of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue advised that
the bonfire strategy that ran from 3rd-5th November was a
success. There were no personal
incidents, and most people attended organised displays.
He advised that June Pearson from Oban would be appearing in
the Oban Times in the next week, receiving a home visit from Strathclyde Fire
and Rescue and so to put out a serious message to people for home safety.
The Chief Officer has a partnership with other agencies and
had funding of £60K at the start of the financial year for 2012 and now has £7K
left to spend before March 2013. He
advised agencies can apply for new steel bins for ashtrays etc.
The Chair asked if individuals could apply and Eddie Renfrew
agreed he would provide an application form to the Area Governance Manager.
Glenn Heritage from
Third Sector Partnership advised the Group there was an open surgery drop in
for any Third Sector, every last Friday of every month.
Margaret Fyfe advised that Third Sector Grants for 2013/14
are provided from the Council for up to £5K and the closing date is 1st
February 2013.
Chief Inspector Auld from Strathclyde Police advised the
Group that between December 2012-January 2013, there would be additional road
policing patrols.
Veronica Kennedy gave an update on the Dental Access Centre
and advised that works on the building would be starting on 7th
January 2013. There would be restrictions
to the car park around this building and are two phases lasting 8 weeks
each. Information regarding this would
be in the Oban Times.
Decision
The Group noted the updates provided.
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