Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were intimated from:

Kate Craig, Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council

Marri Malloy, Oban Community Council

Jessie MacFarlane, Oban Community Council

Mary Wilson, NHS Highland

Janet Waterworth, Argyll & the Islands Branch FSB

Linda Battison, Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative Ltd

Campbell Cameron, Community Broadband Scotland

Anne MacColl-Smith, Argyll and Bute Council

Elaine Appleby, Argyll and Bute Council

Carol Keeley, Argyll and Bute Council

Susan Donnelly, Argyll and Bute Council

Iona MacPhail, ACHA

Carron Tobin, AITC

Stephen Whiston, NHS Highland

Pat Trehan, Argyll and Bute Council

There were no declatations of interest intimated.

The Minutes of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group held on 11^th March 2015 were approved as a correct record.

Report by Area Governance Manager.

A report providing an update on the membership of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group, was considered.

Decision

The Area Community Planning Group noted the contents of the report.

(Ref:  Report by Area Committee Manager dated 21^st May 2015, submitted).

Report by Area Governance Manager

A report informing members of the Area Community Planning Group of the discussion at the CPP’s Management Committee on 27^th March on matters raised at Area Community Planning Group meetings in March 2015, was considered.

Decision

1.    The group agreed to note the contents of the report; and

2.    Requested that the Area Governance Manager, take further comment to the CPP Management Committee meeting on 17 June 2015. 

(Ref:  Report by Community Planning Manager, dated 21^st May 2015, submitted).

Report by Integration Project Manager

A report providing the Area Community Planning Group with a progress report on the action undertaken to establish in the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) since the last meeting, was considered.

The Group expressed their disappointment in the lack of attendance from Health and Social Care Officers.  They felt this is a very critical item and affects everyone across the area and noted that there was no attendance at the March meeting either.

Decision

The Group asked the Area Governance Manager to write to officers of the Health and Social Care Integration Group expressing the disappointment of the Area Community Planning Group and ask that someone be present at the August meeting.

Report by Community Learning Manager

The Area Community Planning Group considered a report outlining the responsibilities laid on the CPP by the Strategic Guidance for Community Planning Partnerships; Community Learning and Development (CLD) (2012), and the associated legislation laid on the Education Authority.  The report also highlighted the progress of work carried out in response to these responsibilities by the Argyll and Bute Strategic CLD Partnership, with particular reference to the innovative web-based CLD Plan format that has been adopted. 

The Adult Learning Manager advised the group that they were invited to provide feedback regarding the developing strategic CLD Plan, its fitness for purpose and any known key gaps in the community learning provision relating to the Oban, Lorn and the Isles area.  She advised that this was a live document and that feedback could be provided at any time by accessing the website, www.cldplanning.com. 

Decision

The Area Community Planning Group noted the contents of the report.

(Ref:  Report by Community Learning Manager dated 21^st May 2015, submitted).

Update by Procurement and Commissioning Manager

A report updating the Area Community Planning Group of the progress made to date with Community Benefits Clauses (CBCs) within contracts relevant to the Oban, Lorn and the Isles area, was considered.

The report advises that two contracts currently have ongoing CBCs relevant to Oban, Lorn and the Isles, and five contracts currently have CBCs that are still to be progressed, that are relevant to Oban, Lorn and the Isles.

The report also advises that due to the longer term nature of some contracts which include CBCs, which is expected due to their higher values, a number of the community benefits expected to materialise may not occur until the later stages of the contracts.  Ongoing contract management will enable this to be monitored and reported on.

There was no one present from the Commissioning and Procurement Team to present this paper so the Area Governance Manager agreed to take any questions or comments back.

Decision

The Area Community Planning Group noted the contents of the report and welcomed the addition of CBCs to relevant contracts, noting the opportunity which this brings to gain added value from contracted works.

(Ref:  Report by Purchasing Officer dated 30^th April 2015, submitted).

Update by Literacies Worker

The Adult Literacies Development Worker gave a presentation to the Group on Adult Literacy and Numeracy in the Oban, Lorn and the Isles area.

He spoke about the core elements of working with people, the literacy action plan for 2014/15 and the different groups set in place to help improve literacy and numeracy.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided.

(Ref:  Presentation by Adult Literacies Development Worker dated 21^st May 2015, submitted).

Report by Head of Education

A report updating the Community Planning Group on the progress being made within Education on aspects of Outcome 3:  Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all, was considered.

Decision

The Area Community Planning Group:

1.    Noted the continuing progress made in relation to the Education aspects of Outcome 3 in the OLI Localised Delivery Plan; and

2.    Noted the commitment of staff and the success and achievements of children and young people.

(Ref:  Report by Area Officer for OLI dated 24^th April 2015, submitted).

A report on the work around the Integrated Children’s Services Plan will be submitted to the Area Community Planning Group meeting in August.

It was agreed that this item would be referred to the August Area Community Planning Group meeting.

The Group asked that the New Oban High School be included on the agenda for the August meeting.

The next Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group will be held on Thursday 27^th August at 2pm in Oban Community Fire Station.

Discussion facilitated by the Area Governance Manager on items for inclusion on the Agenda for the next meeting.

Outcomes to be discussed:-

OUTCOME 1: THE ECONOMY IS DIVERSE AND THRIVING

OUTCOME 5: PEOPLE LIVE ACTIVE, HEALTHIER AND INDEPENDENT LIVES

The next Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group meeting will be held on Thursday 27^th August 2015 at 2pm in Oban Community Fire Station.

A discussion was facilitated by the Area Governance Manager on items for inclusion on the Agenda for the Next Meeting under outcome 1(The Economy is Diverse and Thriving) and Outcome 5 (People Live Active, Healthier and Independent Lives).

It was noted that members of the group should contact the Area Governance Manager if they have any agenda items they would like added.

Decision

1.    The Group noted the proposed outcomes.

2.    The Group agreed that the following items be included on the agenda for the August meeting:

·        Oban as a University Town

·        Culture and Heritage of the area

·        Tourism Experience across Argyll and Bute

·        Business Gateway- business start-ups , and training update

·        Update from Argyll and the isles Tourism Co-operative Ltd

·        Update on partnership structures  to develop culture and heritage

Update on Securing tenants for Malin House Dunstaffinage, European Marine Science Park.

The group further noted the desire of the North Argyll Youth Forum to attend future meetings, and aired they should be invited to attend the August meeting. In further efforts to engage young people in the work of the CPG it was agreed to explore the possibility of holding the meeting scheduled for November in Oban High School. Jay Helbert agreed to progress this request with the Head Teacher of the High School.

(Ref: Verbal update by the Area Governance Manager, dated 21^st May 2015, submitted).

Inspector Mark Stephen from Police Scotland introduced himself to the Group advising that he is the new replacement Inspector in place of Julie McLeish.  He updated the Group on the recent major road accidents and confirmed that there were first class responses from all partners involved.  He advised that he is working along with the Events Planning Team who are preparing for the Skerryvore Decade event on 30^th May at Mossfield where lots of additional resources have been put in place to make sure the event runs smoothly.

The Group noted the information provided.

David Cowley, the new Group Manager for Scottish Fire and Rescue updated the Group on recent activities he had been involved in and he thanked everyone involved in the referral process for most vulnerable people.

He confirmed there have been 95 fire incidents since the last meeting in March, mostly which were false alarms and 14 fires, none of which were serious.

Mr Cowley advised there is a new fast policy which is looking to target non domestic premises which include Argyll and Bute Council buildings.

Mr Cowley updated the Group on the Cut it Out Campaign which they hope to deliver to more schools across Argyll and Bute as it has been very positive.  He finished off his update to the Group by offering to come and talk to Community Councils whenever they would like an update.

The Group noted the information provided.