Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies intimated.

There were no Declarations of Interest.

The Minute of the Meeting of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee, held on Wednesday 2^nd March 2022, was approved as a correct record.

There were no questions from the public received or asked.

The Chair ruled, and the Committee agreed, to a variation in the order of business to facilitate officer attendance. The minute reflects the order in which items were discussed.

 

 

 

Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance & Technology

 

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update from the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership on service performance and the progress made towards the new remobilising targets set by the Scottish Government, Local Authority and the NHS.

 

Decision

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee:-

 

1.    considered the Health and Social Care Partnership performance progress presented to the Integration Joint Board on 25 May 2022 meeting regarding remobilisation of activity in line with NHS Highland performance target for 2021/22 agreed with Scottish Government to 70%-80% of 2019/20 activity as at November 2021;

2.    considered Waiting Times Performance and a further reduction in Consultant and Nurse Led Outpatient breaches >12 weeks;

3.    noted performance with regards to both Argyll and Bute and Greater Glasgow and Clyde current Treatment Time Guarantee for Inpatient/Day Case Waiting List and activity; and

4.    noted the Scottish Government’s advice on timescales for the publication of 2021/22 Annual Performance Report.

 

(Reference: Report by Head of Performance dated May 2022, submitted).

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education

 

The Committee gave consideration to a report presented by Rosie MacKay, Education Manager outlining the progress being made at Primary School level since the pandemic restrictions lifted and pupils could return to full time education.  The report also outlined information in relation to the latest SIMD figures, Free School Meals and Clothing Grant uptake.

 

Decision

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee considered and noted the report.

 

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education dated May 2022, submitted)

 

 

Councillor Tommy MacPherson left the meeting during the foregoing item of business.

 

 

 

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

 

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme Project.  The Scheme will run until 2026, with some building restoration work already completed while others are in the pipeline for works to begin.

 

Decision

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the contents of the report.

 

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Economic Development dated May 2022, submitted)

 

 

Presentation by Susan MacRae, Skills Development Scotland

 

Susan McRae of Skills Development Scotland gave a presentation which provided detail on the recent Career Review and the recommendations which arose as a result of the review.  Detail was also provided on the work that the organisation are carrying out to promote and support apprenticeships within the Building Trades sector.

 

Decision

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee noted the contents of the Presentation.

 

(Reference: Presentation by Susan MacRae, Skills Development Scotland, submitted)

 

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure Services and highlighted works being undertaken which were relevant to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area.

 

Decision

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report.

 

Councillor Kelly having been advised that a proposed motion was not considered to be competent asked for his dissent to be recorded.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated June 2022, submitted)

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services

 

The Committee considered the Area Scorecard report for Financial Quarter 4 of 2021-2022 (January – March 2022), which illustrated the agreed performance measures.

 

Decision

 

1. noted and considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented; 2. noted that upon receipt of the Quarterly Performance Report the Committee should contact either the Responsible Named Officer or the Performance Improvement Officer with any queries;

3. noted that work was ongoing and that Members should respond to the Performance Improvement Officer with requests or comments regarding the layout and format of the Performance Report; and

4. noted the proposal to include the additional Corporate Outcome Indicators within the quarterly Area Committee report.

 

 

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Performance and Improvement, dated 8 June 2022, submitted)

 

 

 

 

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee gave consideration to Appointments to Outside Organisations.

 

The following was agreed:-

 

Appointment to West Highland Housing Association

 

To appoint Councillor Dougie McFadzean to the West Highland Housing Association.

 

 

Appointment to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group

 

Motion

To appoint Councillor Armour, Councillor McFadzean and Councillor Brown to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group.

Moved by Councillor Armour seconded by Councillor Brown.

Amendment

To appoint the Chair of the Area Committee, one Member from Ward 1 and one Member from Ward 2 to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group.

Moved by Councillor Currie seconded by Councillor Corner.

As the meeting was held on a hybrid basis the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows –

Motion Councillor Armour Councillor Brown Councillor Kelly Councillor McFadzean Councillor Philand

Amendment Councillor Corner Councillor Currie Councillor McAlpine

Decision

The Motion was carried by 5 votes to 3, accordingly Councillors Armour, McFadzean and Brown were appointed to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group.

 

Appointment to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Locality Planning Group

 

To appoint Councillor Jan Brown to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Locality Planning Group.

 

Appointment to Tarbert and Skipness Community Trust

To appoint Councillor Dougie McFadzean to the Tarbert and Skipness Community Trust.

 

Appointment to the Auchindrain Trust

Motion

To appoint Councillor Corner to the Auchindrain Trust.

Moved by Councillor Currie seconded by Councillor McAlpine.

Amendment

To appoint Councillor Philand to the Auchindrain Trust.

Moved by Councillor Armour seconded by Councillor Brown.

As the meeting was held on a hybrid basis the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows –

Motion Councillor Corner Councillor Currie Councillor McAlpine	Amendment Councillor Armour Councillor Brown Councillor Kelly Councillor McFadzean Councillor Philand

Decision

The Amendment was carried by 5 votes to 3, accordingly Councillor Philand was appointed to the Auchindrain Trust.

 

Appointment to Kintyre Youth Fund

To appoint Councillor Dougie McFadzean to the Kintyre Youth Fund in addition to the Members from Ward 1.

 

Appointment to Argyll and Bute RenewablesTrust

To Appoint Councillors Jan Brown and Dougie McFadzean to the Argyll and Bute Renewables Fund.

 

Appointment to Campbeltown Ferry Committee

To appoint Councillors John Armour and Donald Kelly to the Campbeltown Ferry Committee.

 

Appointment to Islay and Jura Community Enterprise Ltd

To appoint Councillors Robin Currie, John McAlpine and Dougie McFadzean to the Islay and Jura Enterprise.

 

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated May 2022, submitted)

 

 

 

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee Workplan as at June 2022 was before the Committee for noting. 

 

Decision

 

The Committee noted the Workplan and agreed that this would be listed as a substantive item at the next meeting of the Area Committee to allow for discussion by all Members.

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(Reference: Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee Workplan, submitted)