Venue: Corran Halls, Oban
Contact: Danielle Finlay, Area Governance Assistant - 01631 567945
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APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies were received from:- Joanna Peebles, Scottish Water Veronica Kennedy, NHS Highland Glenn Heritage, Third Sector Partnership |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Planning Group – 11 September 2013 Minutes: The Minutes of the previous meeting of 11th September 2013 were approved as a correct record. |
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TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM NEXT AUTUMN PDF 528 KB Verbal update and presentation by the Head of Facility Services and Frank Roach, HITRANS Minutes: Frank Roach from HITRANS and the Head of Facility Services
gave a presentation to the Group on the extra train arrangements which will be
in place from May 2014 onwards and how they intended to manage these services. He spoke about their current plans to replace bus shelters
and make the service better for our area. A number of concerns regarding pupil safety were raised, and
there was a request for a parent group to be formed as a matter of urgency to
discuss these and associated issues. There was a also a request that a trial
run of the service be undertaken in advance of the summer holidays in order
that logistical issues are addressed before the full service is introduced in
August 2104. The Head of Facility Services agreed to progress both of these
matters. Decision The Group noted the information provided. |
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PARTNERSHIP UPDATES |
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Reports by Alison McGrory Additional documents: Minutes: Food and Health It was agreed that the report on Food and Health would come
to the March 2013 meeting. Mental Health and Wellbeing Lorna Crawford gave an update to the Group on mental health
and wellbeing and suicide prevention in Argyll and Bute. Decision
(Ref: Report by Lorna Crawford dated October 2013, submitted). |
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POLICE SCOTLAND Minutes: Alistair Davidson from Police Scotland gave a presentation
in regards to proposed structural changes within Police Scotland. He advised the proposed change in Argyll and
Bute is based on a model that is successful in West Dunbartonshire. The group gave further discussion
to potential difficulties that local police officers could encounter travelling
between the geographical areas within their allotted area and on the impact
that reduced senior officer resource could have which would onto both
statistics and local community issues. The agreement of the meeting was that
the proposed changes were not acceptable. The Group noted the information
provided. |
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SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE Minutes: Eddie Renfrew from Scottish Fire and Rescue updated the
Group on the 50 accidental dwelling house fires from the beginning of April
2013 and advised there has been 15 home visits in the area. He advised that the Bonfire Campaign was a success and Taynuilt Primary School won their competition. Eddie informed the Group that Scottish Fire and Rescue have
recently started the Winter Campaign which covers safety with alcohol, candles,
home safety and chimney fires. He advised they are currently looking to address personnel and have a meeting in early January, when they are also holding a ‘Firefighter for the Day’ event on 10th January where they will be inviting a selected number of people into the station to run workshops on what Scottish Fire and Rescue carry out on a day to day basis and there will be the opportunity to experience in a diluted sense some of the training which fire-fighters have to undergo so that the breadth of the role of a fire fighter can be better understood. |
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SCOTTISH WATER Minutes: There was no one present from Scottish Water so this item will continue to the March 2014 meeting where Joanna Peebles, the new Regional Community Team Manager will be present. |
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Minutes: Iona MacPhail from ACHA gave a presentation to the Group. She spoke about the associations new build programme with 8
houses in Dalmally, 40 new houses at Glenshellach in Oban and 2 for Bonawe
. . She advised that the ACHA payment card that has been
introduced in 2011 has taken in £3 Million in a year and is working well for
their tenants. The Group noted the information provided. |
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SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE PDF 65 KB
Report by Julie Young, Development Officer Minutes: A report advising the Group of the progress with the Argyll
and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust was considered. The report speaks about the ACCIT which is the partnership
organisation that is intended to support the main themes of the Single Outcome
Agreement in terms of improving our economy, attracting more people to live and
visit Argyll and Bute, and working together in local communities to deliver
services in a different way. The ACCIT
intends to be ready for an official launch in Spring 2014.
Decision The Group noted the contents of the report and presentation. (Ref: Report and presentation by Julie Young, Development Officer dated 11th December 2013, submitted). |
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Minutes: Duncan MacLeod from Befrienders, gave a presentation to the
Group on Befriending for the Elderly and the positive impact which the scheme
can bring to isolated elderly people. Decision The Group noted the information provided and agreed that the provision of such a scheme in Oban, Lorn and the Isles would be of great benefit to the whole community. |
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THIRD SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS Minutes: There were no third sector partnership updates intimated. |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY/HIGHLIGHT EXCEPTIONS REPORT PDF 108 KB Report by Area Governance Officer Minutes: A report updating the Area Community Planning Group
regarding the main pieces of work undertaken by the Area Community Safety
Partnerships was considered. Decision The Group noted the work undertaken. (Ref: Report by the Area Governance Manager dated 8 November 2013, submitted). |
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EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL TRANSPORT NETWORKS PDF 72 KB Report by Public Transport Officer Additional documents: Minutes: A report detailing the level of integration between the
public transport network and popular footpaths was considered. Decision The Group noted the information provided. (Ref: Report by Public Transport Officer dated 11th December 2013, submitted). |
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PRIMARY SCHOOLS STANDARDS AND QUALITY REPORT Report by Quality Improvement Officer (to follow) Minutes: It was agreed that this item would be taken at the March 2013 meeting. |
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SOA PROGRESS REPORT Verbal update by Head of Improvement and HR Minutes: The Head of Improvement and HR spoke on the SOA that the
Council had endorsed in June 2013. She
advised a 3 year improvement plan had been drawn up, spoke regarding the themes
which make up the SOA as well as outlining the process for taking forward area
based engagement events. Decision The Group noted the update provided by the Head of Improvement and HR. |
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THIRD SECTOR ASSET TRANSFER PDF 724 KB Presentation by Development Worker, Social Enterprise Team Minutes: Brenda Sutherland from the Social Enterprise Team gave a
presentation to the group and updated everyone on recent issues regarding the
benefits and the process of Third Sector Asset Transfer. Decision The Group noted the information provided. (Ref: Presentation by Development Worker dated 3rd December 2013, submitted). |
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COMMUNITY PLANNING CONSULTATION EVENTS Verbal update by the Head of Improvement and HR Minutes: The Service Officer for Community Regeneration and Voluntary Support advised that the Consultation events were currently ‘on hold’. She advised of forthcoming workshop to be held on Tuesday 4th February 2014 in the Corran Halls, Oban with an evening question time event. Decision The group agreed the workshop dates. |