Agenda and minutes

Venue: Lorn Room 2, Argyll and Bute Hospital, Lochgilphead with VC facilities available in the Training Room, Campbeltown Hospital, Campbeltown and Audiology, Islay Hospital, Isle of Islay

Contact: Lynsey Innis, Senior Area Committee Assistant; Tel: 01546 604338 

Items
No. Item

1.

Welcome and Apologies

Minutes:

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

 

Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of:-

 

Councillor Rory Colville

Alison Hay, Mid Argyll Chamber of Commerce

Campbell Cameron, Community Broadband Scotland

Barrie McCutcheon, Watch Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue

John Dreghorn, Locality Manager – MAKI, Integrated Joint Board

2.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest intimated. 

3.

Minute of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Community Planning Group held on 9 November 2016 pdf icon PDF 132 KB

Minutes:

The minute of the meeting of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group, held on 9 November 2017 was approved as a true record.

 

 

4.

Standing Item: Management Committee Update

4a

Report by Community Planning Manager pdf icon PDF 122 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The group gave consideration to a briefing note, outlining the consideration of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) to issues raised by Area CPG’s at  their meetings in November 2016; proposals for the engagement of people in the Local Development Plan 2; the development of a Community Justice Transition Plan for Argyll and Bute; additional funding to run a project aimed at supporting young people, in particular young men, with support to prevent mental health crisis and the 2016-2020 Community Safety Strategy which has was launched at the CPP Management Committee.  The group noted that the Chairs of the four Area Community Planning Groups were now official members of the Management Committee.  The Chair intimated how useful he had found the meeting to be.  He also advised that the MAKI area would be highlighted at the Management Committee meeting in March and suggested that the issue of vacant buildings in the area be raised. 

 

Discussion on the impact of the increase in number of campervans/mobile homes visiting the area and issues relating to the level of facilities provided for the vehicles on both island and remote mainland communities was had with partners keen to see joined up working between the Council’s Amenity Services, Highlands and the Islands Enterprise (HIE) and local communities.  The Chair advised that this issue would be included as an item for discussion under Outcome 1 – The economy is diverse and thriving at the next meeting of the group.  The Community Planning Manager agreed to clarify the support being provided by HIE and feedback to partners during discussions at the next meeting. 

 

Decision:

 

The group agreed to note the contents of the briefing note. 

 

 

(Ref:  Briefing Note by Community Planning Manager, dated 8 February 2017, submitted.)

4b

Amendment to Area CPG Terms of Reference pdf icon PDF 110 KB

Minutes:

The group gave consideration to a briefing note, outlining a proposed amendment to the Area Community Planning Groups Terms of Reference, specifically in relation to the tenure of the current office bearer and their ability to stand for re-election. 

 

Decision:

 

The group agreed to the proposed amendment to the Area CPG Terms of Reference and to note that all current office bearers would be able to stand for election to a second term in office should they wish to do so. 

 

 

(Ref:  Briefing Note by Community Governance Manager, dated 8 February 2017, submitted.)

5.

Partners Update

Minutes:

The Chair, Andy Buntin spoke of the recent meeting of Chairs and Vice Chairs for the four Area CPG’s which highlighted important issues in the other areas of Argyll and Bute.  Mr Buntin advised that he’d be happy to raise issues at future meetings which were of particular interest to partners. 

 

Area Commander Marlene Baillie of Police Scotland spoke of the ongoing works in relation to the Police Estates Strategy and the priorities of the Service over the previous months and those going forward.  She advised that the festive period, which although was busy in terms of policing  was low level in terms of serious and organised crime.  Area Commander Baillie further advised of the volunteer scheme, with adult volunteers in Campbeltown having now been recruited and about to undertake a days’ training at Tulliallan and advised that the recruitment of youths to the scheme was now being progressed. 

 

Margaret Pratt of West Kintyre Community Council advised that they were in the process of updating their community action plan.  She advised that significant changes were envisaged due to the changing views and priorities of the community. Mrs Pratt advised that community discussions centered around ideas such as retaining young people in the area. 

 

Margaret Wallace of Argyll Third Sector Interface (TSI) spoke of the ongoing struggle of Kintyre Youth Café in finding suitable premises to relocate to, having been served notice on their current premises.  Mrs Wallace advised that unfortunately Campbeltown Fire Station was considered as unsuitable, despite the efforts of Scottish Fire and Rescue to assist.  She outlined ongoing discussions with an organisation for premises in the centre of town but advised that negotiations have been difficult.  The Community Planning Manager asked Mrs Wallace to get in touch with her directly if there was any way in which Community Partners could assist. 

 

Zena Coffield of South Kintyre Development Trust (SKDT) advised that they are currently conducting a feasibility study into the purchase of the old Post Office in Campbeltown and advised that this may be a suitable premises for the Youth Café.  Ms Coffield advised that due to the implementation of the Community Empowerment Act, this may take a while to conclude.  Mrs Coffield also advised of the review of the South Kintyre community action plans and advised that these would be circulated to partners as soon as possible. 

 

 

 

 

6.

Community Planning Outcome Profile Tool - Community Profiles pdf icon PDF 5 MB

Facilitated discussion on outcomes and inequalities experienced by communities in the CPG Area within the context of Community Planning and the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act. 

Minutes:

The group took part in a discussion using information provided by the Community Planning Outcome Profile Tool (CPOP) and local knowledge regarding the outcomes and inequalities of outcomes experienced by communities in the CPG Area within the context of Community Planning, Single Outcome Agreement’s overarching objectives and the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act Locality Planning legislation.  A demonstration of the Place Standard Tool was provided by the Community Development Officer and a short presentation highlighting the CPOP was provided by the Improvement Service. 

 

General discussion took place in respect of the priorities for the area, these focused predominantly on housing, jobs, connectivity and infrastructure.   

 

Decision:

 

The group agreed that a briefing note summarising the outcomes of discussions be forwarded to the next meeting of the Community Planning Partnership Management Committee for consideration. 

 

 

(Ref:  Briefing Note by Community Governance Manager, dated 8 February 2017, submitted.)

Note:  The VC link to Islay and Campbeltown was lost at this point. 

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7.

Date of next meeting

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; and

Outcome 5 – People live active, healthier and independent lives.

Minutes:

The group noted that the themes for the next meeting would be:- 

 

Outcome 1 – The Economy is diverse and thriving; and

Outcome 5 – People live active, healthier and independent lives. 

 

The Chair advised that members of the partnership should consider how these outcomes impact on their communities and submit potential agenda items to the Senior Area Committee Assistant by email. 

 

The Community Governance Manager advised of a restructuring within the Council’s Governance and Law department.  She advised that whilst future meetings would continue to be supported, exact details of that support would be confirmed in due course.

 

It was noted that the proposed date of the next meeting, 19th April 2017, clashed with another meeting attended by several of the members and that a potential change of date was to be discussed with the meeting scheduler.