Issue - meetings

Opportunity for Verbal updates by Community Planning Partners

Police Scotland

Mark Stephen advised on the local Transport Group which provides an early intervention drivers scheme for young people aged between 17-25 years old.  The scheme encourages young people to be more aware of their driving styles and teaches them to improve their driving experience.

It was noted that the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers are due to have their passing out ceremony in March.  It was also noted that one person has been charged in relation to the theft at the BP Petrol Station in Oban.

Locality Manager

Phil Cummins introduced himself as the new Locality Manager for OLI, having taken up post in November.  He advised on the Lynn of Lorn Care Home Inspection and the national new GP contract.

Opportunity for Verbal updates by Community Planning Partners

Scottish Fire and Rescue

Mr McLaughlin from Scottish Fire and Rescue gave an update to the Group.  He advised that there have been 250 fire incidents in the last quarter and they have attended 175 home fire safety visits in the area.  He confirmed that they ran a local campaign and undertook 39 home fire safety visits locally and advised they are available for anyone and to get in touch with the local office if you require one.

In responding to a question about fire hydrant checks Mr McLaughlin agreed to provide the requested information to Hunter’s Quay Community Council.

He discussed the young volunteer firefighter programme. and agreed to circulate information on this to the group.

Police Scotland

Paul Robertson from Police Scotland gave an update to the Group on the last quarter.  He confirmed that Bute and Cowal have a new Inspector called Duncan McLean who will be moving to the Dunoon area next month.

He advised the festive period went very well with less violence and anti-social behaviour crimes with an ongoing action plan in the key hot spot areas.  He confirmed there has been a reduction overall in the last quarter.

He advised that the new Youth Engagement Officer is continuing to progress and develop and Mr Mitchell at Dunoon Grammar School has been very supportive in working alongside them. He is also developing a Police Scotland Youth Volunteer group and will shortly be advertising for adult volunteers. ,

He advised that he is continuing to work closely with the licenced premises in the area to help reduce the amount of crimes.

Third Sector Update

Alistair McLaren gave an update to the Group on the traumatic and difficult year that Argyll TSI has faced with staffing difficulties but confirmed that interviews are taking place soon for a new Chief Executive which will be the start of something new.

CalMac Ferries

Blair Moglia from CalMac Ferries gave an update on the last Community and Stakeholder Board meeting which took place on 19^th January and confirmed that the Terms of Reference for the group and all minutes are on the CalMac website.