Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from:-

Councillor Roddy McCuish

Councillor Iain A MacDonald

Jay Helbert, Argyll and Bute Council

Malcolm MacFadyen, Argylll and Bute Council

Iona MacPhail, ACHA

Joan Stewart, Argyll TSI

Glenn Heritage, Argyll TSI

Linda Battison

Janet Waterworth, Argyll and the Islands Branch, FSB

The Minute of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group meeting of 27^th August 2015 was approved as a correct record.

The Minute of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Safety Forum of 28^th August 2015 was noted.

The Minute of the Third Sector and Communities CPP Strategic Group meeting held on 26^th August 2015 was noted.

Report by Community Planning Manager

The Community Planning Officer took the Group through a report which provided feedback on the discussions that took place at the Community Planning Partnership Management Committee on 30^th September 2015 with particular emphasis on matters raised by Area Community Planning Groups.

Decision

The Group noted the report and Mr Bain, Head Teacher of Oban High School, agreed to have all future OLI Community Planning Group meeting dates posted on Oban High School’s Facebook page.

(Ref:  Report by Community Planning Manager dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Presentation by Community Planning Manager

The Community Planning Officer gave a presentation to the Group on the review of SOA Delivery Plans which included an outcome breakdown, the current monitoring system in place, an update on the ongoing review of delivery plans and emphasis on prioritising prevention of inequalities.

Decision

The Group:

1.    Noted the presentation; and

2.    Noted that a further report will be brought back to the February Community Planning Group meeting.

(Ref:  Presentation by Community Planning Officer dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Copy of report submitted to Argyll and Bute Council on 22^nd October 2015

The Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services took the Group through a report and presentation which went to the Council meeting on 22^nd October 2015, which provided an update on the rollout of public consultation to seek the views of our communities on savings options and suggestions for innovation, efficiencies and income growth.

Decision

The Group noted the contents of the report and presentation.

(Ref:  Report by Communications Manager and Presentation by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Update by Oban Communities Trust

Gordon MacNab, Chair of Oban Communities Trust gave a presentation to the Group on the progress to date with the Oban Communities Trust Project at Old Rockfield Primary School.

The presentation included discussions on the pop up events and fundraising they have undertaken, staffing, car parking income and the works which have been carried out to ensure the building is safe.

Mr MacNab advised that Oban Communities Trust next AGM will take place on Wednesday 2^nd December at 7pm and that they are holding a charity auction in the Oban Bay Hotel on 25^th November which is £5 per ticket.

Decision

The Group noted the presentation and information provided.

(Ref:  Presentation by Oban Communities Trust dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Update by Stakepark Group

The Group heard a verbal presentation from Kevin Irvine of the Skate Park Group.  He updated the Group on an article which was recently in the Oban Times with the number of people skating at Stafford Street.

He advised he had been in touch with Councillor McCuish to find out suitable locations for a new Skate Park.  Mr Bain, Head Teacher of Oban High School confirmed that himself and Councillor McCuish would meet with Mr Irvine and the rest of the Skate Park Group to come up with suitable locations and with contact details of the right people to talk to get started.

Mr Irvine advised that they are not a constituted group at the moment but they hope to be soon and they will apply for funding once a location is sorted.  He advised that possible locations are the new Oban High School (if there is spare land), the Old BMX track, Ganavan, the college area and behind the Corran Halls.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided.

(Ref:  Presentation by Skate Park Group dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Report by Community Safety Officer

A report informing members of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group on progress towards establishing a new community safety partnership structure and the rationale for this undertaking, was considered.

Decision

The Group noted the contents of the report.

(Ref:  Report by Community Safety Officer dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

In response to a question from Marri Malloy, Sgt Moore agreed to forward to the group, response to questions asked previously by the Community Planning Group about road closure arrangements in the Oban area in the aftermath of road accidents.

Report by Head of Facility Services

A report updating the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group on the new schools development project, to provide a secondary school in Oban, was considered.

Mr Bain, the Head Teacher of Oban High School updated the Group on the current position with the project and what the next plans are.

Decision

The Group noted the report and the information provided.

(Ref:  Report by Head of Facility Services dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Presentation by North Argyll Youth Forum

The Group heard a presentation from members of Argyll and Bute and North Argyll Youth Forum.

They spoke about the international youth exchanges which had taken place, the promoting and consulting work they have been undertaking on alcohol free beverages, the survey they undertook to see if people are more likely to stay in Oban or move away, how they have set up a youth bank and taken part in a range of training.

They advised that they were unsuccessful in their efforts to improve Soroba pitch and the local tax proposal.  They advised that the tax fund could fund a new stake park and many more projects if it was successful.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided.

(Ref:  Presentation by Argyll and Bute and North Argyll Youth Forum dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Report by Integration Project Manager

The Group considered a progress report on the actions undertaken to establish the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership since it’s last meeting. 

There was a concern raised that the Health and Social Care Integration was Oban focused only and that Lorn and the islands were not included.

Decision

The Group:

1.    Noted the interim arrangements remain in place in both the Council and NHS until April 2016;

2.    Noted the new Integrated Joint Board and HSCP Management appointments;

3.    Noted the consultation draft of the Strategic Plan 2016-2019 and the communications plan for consultation;

4.    Noted that the consultation on the draft Strategic Plan will continue until the end of  November 2015; and

5.    Asked that someone please be present at February meeting that can answer any questions asked by the Group.

(Ref:  Report by Programme Lead Integration dated 10^th November 2015, submitted).

Report by Community Development Officer

The Community Development Officer spoke to her report in Lorn and Oban Healthy Options potential inclusion on the SOA following on from their presentation at the August meeting.

Ms MacDonald advised that Lorn and Oban Healthy Options feel that being associated with the SOA endorses the work they do and aligns it with well-established needs and they therefore wish to be considered for admittance to the appendix of the SOA: Local for Oban, Lorn and the Isles.

Decision

The Group:

1.    Agreed that the project be supported by the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group for inclusion within a Community Led Initiatives appendix to the SOA:  Local in recognition of its role as a community project contributing to achieving outcomes of the SOA; and

2.    Agreed that the project be included in any future SOA:  Local review process for inclusion as a reportable activity.

(Ref:  Report by Community Development Officer dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

Presentation by Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Co-ordinator

The Argyll and Bute ADP Coordinator took the Group through a presentation on the Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership which provided an update on the purpose of the partnership, current workings and statistical breakdowns of the local area, as well as outlaying future plans for the partnership.

Decision

The Group noted the presentation and the ADP Coordinator agreed to feed back all comments to the partnership.

(Ref:  Presentation by Argyll and Bute ADP Coordinator dated 19^th November 2015, submitted).

The Group heard verbal updates from the following partners:

Scottish Fire and Rescue

Derek Wilson of Scottish Fire and Rescue gave an update to the Group on the Argyll and Bute Casualty Induction Plan, which covers the number of non fatal related fire injuries, main causes of accidental fires and advised his aim is to reduce this and make people feel safe from fires.  He advised he plans to get in touch with groups to raise awareness.

He updated the Group on the number of projects that Scottish Fire and Rescue are involved in from the Cut it Out Project, Safe Road Users, British Heart Foundation where CPR equipment is now available in the Fire Station so they can train themselves, the launch was on 16^th October.

Mr Wilson advised that home fire safety visits are free and that there is an online form you can fill in for a home fire safety visit where you can also get free family cinema tickets for Oban Phoenix Cinema between 20^th – 19^th December.

The Group noted the information provided.

Outcomes to be discussed:  Annual Review of Outcomes

The next Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group meeting will be held on Thursday 18^th February 2016 at 2pm in the Corran Halls, Oban.

The Area Governance Manager highlighted that the Group would be advised by email the relevant Outcomes for consideration at the February meeting.