Venue: Corran Halls, Oban
Contact: Danielle Finlay, Area Governance Assistant - 01631 567945
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WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies were received from Glenn Heritage, Argyll Voluntary Action and Shona Horn, Scottish and Southern Power. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There was no declarations of interest intimated. |
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MINUTES - OBAN, LORN AND THE ISLES COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP - 12 MARCH 2014 PDF 66 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the previous meeting of 12th March 2014 were approved as a correct record. |
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Outcome 1. In Argyll and Bute the economy is diverse and thriving |
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Outcome 2. We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth |
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Scottish & Southern Power Distribution (Hydro) Presentation by Shona Horn Minutes: It was agreed that Shona Horn from Scottish and Southern Power would come to the Community Planning Group on 10th September to give her presentation. |
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Scottish Water Verbal update by Joanna Peebles Minutes: This item was continued to the September 2014 meeting where Joanna Peebles, the new Regional Community Team Manager will again be invited to attend. |
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Presentation by Susan Gray Minutes: Members heard from Susan Gray of Scotia Gas on the opening
up of the gas market in Oban. Decision Members noted the information provided. (Ref: Presentation by Susan Gray dated 11th June 2014, submitted). |
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ACHA Verbal update by Iona MacPhail Minutes: Iona MacPhail from ACHA updated
the Group on the new properties at Catalina Avenue, Oban, she advised that
these properties are for transfer applicants only as this will help to get a
turnover of the housing stock in Oban. She updated on the open day for the
community which took place at Menzies House and there
was also an online survey. She informed the Group that there are 8 new builds
in Connel, she also advised that the 2 properties in Bonawe are in the process of being let to families with
young children. Iona advised there is an overwhelming demand for housing in
Oban, she stated that ACHA still own 532 properties in Oban which included 69
in Longsdale, 71 in Dunollie
and 31 in Millpark. She advised that only 29
properties were let out in Oban last year and another 33 in the villages. ACHA
had received over 1000 applications for the Lorn area
and this was putting a heavy administrative burden on ACHA. She reported to the Group that ACHA have had 2 anti-social
behaviour cases in court recently, 1 was for noise and disturbance and the
tenant received an ASBO for a period of 3 years. The other was for a drug
dealing issue. The Group noted the information provided. |
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Outcome 3. Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all |
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Education Standards and Quality Report PDF 50 KB Report by Quality Standards Manager Additional documents: Minutes: The group considered a report on the progress being made
within Education in Argyll and Bute. Decision
(Ref: Report by the Quality Standards Manager dated 30 April 2014 – submitted). |
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Outcome 4. In Argyll and Bute children and young people have the best possible start |
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Outcome 5. People live active, healthier and independent lives |
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Food and Healthy Weight (Report by Carol Muir) Reshaping Care for Older People (Presentation by Caroline Henderson) Update on Ross of Mull and Iona Doctors (Verbal update by NHS representative) Minutes: Food and Healthy Weight The Group heard an update and presentation on healthy weight
by Carol Muir, Senior Health Promotion Specialist – Community Development. Decision The Group noted the partnership working activity and the
contents of the paper in relation to healthy weight. (Ref: Report by the Senior Health Promotion Specialist,
dated May 2014, submitted). Reshaping Care for Older People The Group heard a presentation from Caroline Henderson of NHS
Highland in regards to reshaping care for older people. She spoke about the case for change, the strategic vision
and the development of Argyll and Bute. Caroline advised she is willing to speak to communities
along with Shaun Paul Davidson, to give them more information on reshaping care
for older people. Decision The Group noted the information provided. (Ref: Presentation by
Caroline Henderson dated 11th June 2014, submitted). Ross of Mull and Iona Doctors Caroline Henderson updated the Group on the current position
in Mull. She advised that the NHS have successfully recruited GP’s
for 2 of the 3 surgeries in Mull and they are due to take up the posts in
October. There is ongoing discussion about the surgery in Bunessan
and how cover can be provided for that surgery. Decision
(Ref: Verbal update by Caroline Henderson dated 11th June 2014, submitted). |
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Argyll Voluntary Action Verbal update by Glenn Heritage Minutes: Unfortunately Glenn Heritage submitted her apologies for
this meeting but submitted a report detailing training and events undertaken,
consultations and good news by Argyll Voluntary Action. Decision The Group noted the contents of the report. (Ref: Report by Glenn Heritage, Argyll Voluntary Action dated 11th June 2014, submitted). |
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Befrienders Presentation by Cathi Bertin Minutes: The group received a very informative presentation from
Cathy Bertin on the befriending project for young
people /children in the area. The group asked a number of questions and were provided with
detailed answers and an information leaflet. Cathi advised that there will be a
pilot project starting next week in Helensburgh for
someone to be employed for 6 months to help out with Befrienders
and if this is successful they will be looking to employ someone in each area
to cover children between 5-16. Decision The Group noted the information provided. (Ref: Verbal update by Cathi Bertin dated 11th June 2014, submitted). |
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Outcome 6. People live in safer and stronger communities |
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Police Scotland Minutes: Julie McLeish of Police Scotland updated the Group on the
recent structure changes which have been in place for a couple of months, she
advised that Chief Inspector Baillie has settled into her post well. She reported that they have been looking into razor clam
fishing as there have been a few issues with this and it is a real danger to
people. Julie updated the Group on the incident that took place at Tiree Airport where the wind caught a plan and the plane
had to crash land, she advised no one was injured. She reported on the road closures which took place on Friday
30th May and advised that Police Scotland are now looking into a
number of proposals to help with traffic management when a road has to be
closed for a period of time following an accident. They are carrying out a
feasibility study to ensure all diversion routes are safe and that there is a
clear communications strategy via media and signage to help manage the
situation. The Group noted the information provided. |
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Minutes: Eddie Renfrew from Scottish Fire and Rescue advised the
Group that they had met most of the targets in the Fire Plan for 2013/14. He advised that they are considering starting “cook safety”
courses in sheltered housing complexes as there are a number of false alarms. He advised that there is an actors group called “Home Sweet
Home” that could deliver Community safety based plays in the area. There is a
cost of approximately £600 for which funding may be available. The Group noted the information provided and agreed that further enquiry should be made into the possibility of inviting ‘Home Sweet Home’ to this area. |
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Highlight/Exceptions report - Oban, Lorn and the Isles Community Safety Forum PDF 87 KB Report by Area Governance Officer Minutes: A report updating the Area Community Planning Group
regarding the main pieces of work undertaken by the Community Safety Forum was
considered. Decision The Group noted the work undertaken. (Ref: Report by Area Governance Officer dated June 2014, submitted). |
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Issues raised by Community Councils Minutes: Marri Malloy of Oban Community Council raised the issue of the article that appeared in the Oban Times a couple of weeks ago about Costa Coffee coming to Oban. She is extremely disappointed in the way in which the matter was reported by the Oban Times as it did not properly reflect the way in which it was dealt with by the Community Council at their meeting. |
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Issues Raised by Third Sector Partnerships Minutes: There were no issues raised by Third Sector Partnerships. |
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AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP EVENTS PDF 68 KB Report by Community Development Officer Additional documents: Minutes: The group considered a report which informed the Area Community Planning Group on the data
gathered at the Area Forum events as part of the engagement on the Single
Outcome Agreement 2013. Decision 1. The
Group noted the information provided; and 2. Agreed
to take this item back to the September meeting as we had limited time to
discuss it. (Ref: Report by the Community Development Manager, dated 12 May 2014, submitted). |
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AOCB Minutes: There was no other business discussed. |
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Date of next meeting - Wednesday 10 September 2014 |