Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and general introductions were made.

Apologies were received by:-

David Smart, HIE

Morag MacLean, North Argyll Carers Centre

Lorraine McCormack, Hope Kitchen

Bill Harvey

There were no declarations of interest intimated.

The minute of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group meeting held on 27^th April 2017 was approved as a correct record.

At item 8(c) of the previous minute, Councillor Robertson advised that Healthy Options, Oban as a healthy town has been taken forward.

The Area Governance Manager advised that Alison McGrory from the Health and Social Care Partnership provided an email update notifying the Group that the new Joint Health Improvement Plan (JHIP) was launched in May 2017 following an evaluation of the old plan in 2016.  The purpose of the JHIP is to provide high level direction and steer for enabling the people of Argyll and Bute to live long, independent and healthy lives. 

The new JHIP will cover a 5 year period till December 2022.  It is available to view at: 

http://healthyargyllandbute.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/JHIP-2017-22.pdf

The JHIP includes 4 new strategic priorities as follows:

Theme 1 – Getting the best start in life

Theme 2 – Working to ensure fairness

Theme 3 – Connecting people with support in their community

Theme 4 – Promoting wellness not illness

It was noted that on page 7 of the previous minute, there has been limited progress at a strategic level with the agreement that Oban Lorn and the Isles be part of the community transport pilot project, this will be addressed in the coming weeks.

Report by Community Planning Manager

The Group gave consideration to a briefing note outlining the consideration of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) to issues raised by Area CPG Chairs within their respective areas and highlights from the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Management Committee meeting held on 20^th September 2017.

Decision

The Group noted the contents of the briefing note.

(Ref:  Briefing Note by Community Planning Manager, dated 11^th October 2017, submitted).

Report by Community Planning Manager

The Community Planning Manager took the Group through the requirement placed on the Council by the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 to publish locality plans, known as Community Planning Action Plans to address the inequality of experience across communities and have actions to address these.  All Community Planning partners are responsible for ensuring the CPP delivers its commitments within the plans.  The Plans are required to be signed off in October 2017 by Area Community Planning Groups and will form the basis of future meetings.

Decision

The Group noted and agreed the action plan for Oban, Lorn and the Isles.

(Ref:  Briefing note and presentation by Community Planning Manager dated 11^th October 2017, submitted).

The Chair has agreed that discussion and updates be given on the following items:-

John Kerr from Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council gave a presentation on the Bridge of Orchy Community Hall Renovation Project.  He spoke about the challenges, the fundraising and the way forward for the hall. 

Decision

The Group noted the contents of the presentation and congratulation Mr Kerr on all his hard work.

(Ref:  Presentation by Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council dated 11^th October 2017, submitted).

Councillor Robertson updated the Group on the two defibrillators which are to be installed in Ganavan and Station Square, Oban.  She advised that the one to be installed in Station Square was donated by a family who had a family member experience a heart attack while in Oban.  Councillor Robertson thanked Derek Wilson from Scottish Fire and Rescue for his help in getting the defibrillators progressed, indicating it was a very good example of   good partnership working.

She confirmed they are not yet in place but she is having ongoing discussions for the cost of installation.

The Chair advised that Ardchattan Community Council have purchased a defibrillator which has been installed in Bonawe by BT.  She confirmed a second one is due to be installed in Benderloch.

Discussion took place around the road safety issues on the A85 and it was felt that all partners need to get on board with this issue to try and find a solution to help reduce the number of accidents on the road.

Mark Stephen of Police Scotland gave an update on the recent accident which took place in Oban and advised the length of time it requires to carry out an investigation at the scene can take several hours.  He confirmed there are 4 Policing Officers that deal with advance crash investigations based in Argyll.

Discussion took place around the back road from Oban to Connel being used in the event of an accident and how this is dangerous. 

It was noted that education programmes be provided to help reduce the number of accidents and raise awareness.

The group felt that this issue was of such seriousness that a letter should be sent by the Group to the Transport Minister at Scottish Government outlining the concerns of the group on matters of road safety, including driving awareness for visitors, and on the impact which frequent and prolonged road closures has on the entire community.

Health and Social Care Partnership

Annie MacLeod, Locality Planning Manager advised that Oban, Lorn, and the Isles Community Hospital is holding an Open Day on Saturday 28^th October from 2pm-4pm where anyone can come along and see the hospital and be given advice on preparing for winter with information on where to get flu jabs etc.

OLI Health and Wellbeing Network

Joan Best advised that Elaine Garman has now retired and her job has gone out to the second advert to be filled.  It was noted that Alison McGrory would be the main contact in the meantime.  Joan confirmed that there is a new Alcohol and Drug Officer in post who is based in Oban one day per week.  It was noted that there will be a Health and Wellbeing Day on 9^th November in Inveraray.

Report by Area Governance Manager

The Group gave consideration to a report highlighting the revisions to the Area Community Planning Group (ACPG) Terms of Reference (TOR).

Decision

The Group agreed:

1. To adopt the revised Terms of Reference contained in the report.
2. To adopt the meeting schedule and dates submitted in the report; and
3. That the Terms of Reference for the group be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure their ongoing currency and appropriateness for the work of the group as it develops over time.

(Ref:  Report by Area Governance Manager dated 11^th October 2017, submitted).

Report by Area Governance Manager

The Group gave consideration to a report outlining the current membership detail together with changes and additional organisations who have, through local circumstances, joined the ACPG since membership was agreed in March 2015.

Decision

The Group agreed:

1. That the changes and additional organisations; as outlined at Appendix 2 of the report and during discussions, be adopted; and
2. That the membership of the group be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure currency and appropriateness for the work of the group as it develops over time.

(Ref:  Report by Area Governance Manager dated 11^th October 2017, submitted).

Update by Scottish Fire and Rescue

The Group gave consideration to a presentation outlining the transformation strategy of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.  Information was provided in relation to the financial implications, delivery model and the benefits to the future firefighter as well as the implications of a failure to transform the service.

Decision

The Group noted the contents of the presentation.

(Ref:  Presentation by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dated 11^th October 2017, submitted).

The next meeting of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 14^th February 2018 at 6.30pm within the Corran Halls, Oban. 

The Group noted that the next meeting of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group would take place at 2pm on Wednesday 14^th February 2018 in the Corran Halls, Oban.

The Group noted that the meeting on 9^th May 2018 would now commence at 6:30pm.