Outside Bodies List May 2022
Argyll and Bute Council · 19 May 2022
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1 APPENDIX 1 OUTSIDE BODIES/ORGANISATIONS MAY 2022 OUTSIDE BODY/ ORGANISATION CONTACT NAME AND ADDRESS NO OF APPOINTS DESCRIPTION NHS Highland Board Ruth Daly, Board Secretary NHS Highland Assynth House Beechwood Park Inverness, IV2 3BW 01463407810 Ruth.daly@nhs.net 1 nominee Accountable to the Secretary of State through the SE Health Department – the Board governs the accountability and performance of NHS Highland. University of the Highlands and Islands Foundation Committee Professor Clive Mulholland Principal and Vice- Chancellor University of the Highlands and Islands Executive Office Ness Walk Inverness IV3 5SQ 1 rep The University of Highlands and Islands Project was established in 1992 with the aim of creating a University which would reach the smallest communities in remote regions. In 2001 the project was designated as a higher education institute and currently has in the region of 5000 students throughout the Highlands and Islands offering in excess of 100 Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. SOILLSE National Network for Gaelic Research – Consultative Committee Professor Clive Mulholland Principal and Vice- Chancellor University of the Highlands and Islands, Executive Office, Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ 1 rep Recently established project which aims to provide an enhanced research capacity to inform public policy towards the maintenance and revitalisation of the Gaelic language and culture. Committee will meet once per year.
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2 Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle (ICCI), the Gaelic Centre based in Islay. Neil Woodrow – Manager Islay Gaelic Centre Gartnatra, Bowmore Isle if Islay Nw.smo@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01496 810818 1 rep A Gaelic Language and Heritage Centre based in Islay which is also used as the main community hub on the island. Looking for a Director to sit on our Board of Directors. As we are a charity this person would also be a charity trustee. There are approx. 4 formal meetings a year plus a couple of informal meetings. As we are a Gaelic Centre we would wish the Member to be a Gaelic speaker. PA23 BID LTD t/a Dunoon Presents C/o Stewart and Bennett 82 Argyll Street Dunoon PA23 7NJ 01369702885 info@pa23.org.uk 1 rep Business Improvement District (BID) – funded by stakeholders from private and public sector. The Council are entitled to appoint an elected member to the BID Board. It would be an asset to have an elected Member on the BID Board who could assist in dealings with Council depts. As and when required and also to assist at a strategic level when the need is evident. Isle of Bute BID - Board the Isle of Bute BID, 43 Montague Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0BU Tel. No. 01700 503971 or E-mail to info@butebid.com 1 rep In accordance with the Isle of Bute BID proposal and BID Business Plan. The Board will include two representatives from Argyll & Bute Council, one Elected Member and one Officer. Nadair Trust (Scottish Natural Heritage) Colin MacFarlane, Operations Manager (Argyll & Outer Hebrides) Colin.macfarlane@natur e.scot 1 rep The Council has received an invitation from Scottish Natural Heritage to appoint a representative to the re-established Nadair Trust. Last appointment was 2012 (L Scoullar). The Nadair Trust, limited company and charity (Company No. SC206844), was the delivery vehicle for the 2 phases of National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) projects focused on the Argyll Islands. The projects were completed to in 2008. They would like to work with former Partner Members to put appropriate governance in place, confirm legacy commitments and decide what to do with the remaining funds. Argyll & Bute Local Biodiversity Partnership Marina Curran-Colthart Municipal Buildings Albany Street Oban PA34 4AW Marine.curran- colthart@argyll- bute.gov.uk 1 rep along with Local Biodiversity Officer. This has a membership of 31 organisations and a number of individuals which monitors the Local Biodiversity Action Plan. The plan seeks to manage and conserve our wealth of habitats and species which are under threat. The role of an elected Member is to act as leader to ensure that the refresh of the LBAP happens. The profile of an elected Member should include an interest in nature and an understanding of biodiversity, its function and its importance in terms of off-setting the effects of climate change. Argyll, Lomond and The Islands Energy ALIenergy, Lorn House, Albany Street, Oban 2 reps ALIenergy’s focus is the alleviation of fuel poverty. Their activities cover affordable warmth, local energy projects and education activities.
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3 Agency (ALIenergy) – Board of Directors PA34 4AR enquiries@alienergy.org .uk Members of the Board of Directors meeting once a quarter. Argyll and Bute Renewables Alliance (ABRA) ABC Audrey Martin Development & Infrastructure 1 rep Brings together key public and private sector partners to ensure greater awareness of issues around renewable development in the area, and to assist in the delivery of the Renewable Energy Action Plan Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust ACT@Blarbuie, Blarbuie Road, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8LE. www.act-now.org.uk julie@act-now.org.uk 07920 083857 1 rep Not an essential appointment. ACT work in partnership with communities, public agencies, third sector and private organisations to design and implement projects that make a difference to people and landscapes. We cover a diverse and exciting range of topics, including conservation, climate change, tourism, education and health and wellbeing, that all contribute to achieving our vision of a coastal and countryside environment that is valued and enjoyed by everyone. Our Board has overall responsibility for ACT and guiding our activities. There can be up to 12 members - up to four agency representatives and eight community representatives. The Board meets quarterly, with occasional meetings in between times. Each of our projects has a Steering Group, which usually includes a Board member. ACT has regular events which Board members are invited, although not obligated, to attend. KIMO (Kommuners International Kiljorganisation) Secretariat Mr John Mouat KIMO, Western Isles Council 38 Francis Street Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS1 2NF 1 rep Campaigns on marine pollution issues affecting coastal communities, exchanging information on effective pollution prevention, clean up operations and sustainable development. It currently has 128 members from 10 European communities and lobbies national Governments, the European Commission and others to take effective actions on issues affecting Northern Seas. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority Board Nominations made to: Helen Jones Scottish Executive Rural Directorate Landscapes and Habitats Division Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ Tel. 0131 244 6516 Cc letter to 2 nominees Has 17 members appointed by Scottish Executive. Its purpose is to deliver the 4 statutory aims of the National Park in a collective and coordinated way. Aims: to conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage; promote sustainable use of natural resources of area; promote understanding and enjoyment of special qualities of area; and promote sustainable social and economic development of the communities of the area. The nominees must appear to the Council to have knowledge or experience relevant to the functions of the National Park Authority or the National Park, as required by the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000; Schedule 1 section 6(3). One of the nominees appointed must be local. The Scottish Ministers may only appoint a person as a local member if, that person’s sole or main residence is within the National
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4 sharon.mcintyre@lochlo mond-trossachs.org Sharon McIntyre Committee Officer Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Direct: 01389 722017 Park, or the person is a Councillor for an electoral ward, or is a member of a community council, any part of whose area is in the National Park. The nominees should have no financial or other interest which is likely to affect prejudicially the person’s performance as a member of the National Park Authority. Scottish Liaison Group on Radioactive Waste Management Mr Rod Crawford Corporate Planning Dundee City Council 21 City Square Dundee DD1 3BY 1 rep To provide a mechanism to identify a common, Scottish local authority viewpoint on radioactive waste management issues; to act as an interface with the Scottish Executive, Scottish Parliament and regulatory bodies as they consult on radioactive waste management and clean-up policy and practice; and to influence national policy on radioactive waste management in the interests of the communities affected Scottish Councils Committee on Radioactive Substances Renfrewshire Council Renfrewshire House Cotton Street Paisley Elaine.currie@renfrewsh ire.gov.uk 1 elected Member and 1 Officer Established in 2008. Remit – to provide a mechanism to identify a common, Scottish local authority viewpoint on matters relating to radioactive substances, in particular waste management; to act as interface with the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and regulatory bodies as they consult on radioactive waste management and clean up policy and practice; and to influence national policy on radioactive waste management in the interests of the communities affected. Appointment essential. West of Scotland Archaeology Service Joint Committee Maureen Hughes Committee Services Section, Glasgow City Council, 4th Floor, 40 John Street, Glasgow, G2 1DU 01412874377 Maureen.hughes@glasg ow.gov.uk 1 rep 1 sub In accordance with Section 56 and 57 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 the Member Councils have made arrangements for the joint discharge of certain functions and have agreed to appoint a Joint Committee for the purpose of carrying out those functions and to advise them on matters relating to the discharge of certain functions. The Members Councils have agreed to enter into a Minute of Agreement to protect and further their respective Planning related archaeological interests, to further co-operation in the protection and monitoring of the archaeological resources and to strive for uniform compliance with the requirements of all relevant legislation and Central Government guidance. Members of the Joint Committee are responsible for ensuring that the work of the archaeology joint service is conducted in accordance with the law and proper standards, and that public money is safeguarded, properly accounted for, and used economically, efficiently and effectively. The Joint Committee is composed solely of elected members from the member councils, and shares the statutory duties set out under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003. Clyde Marine Planning Partnership ABC Marine & Coastal 1 rep Formally established on 10 Feb 2016 by the Firth of Clyde Forum. Set up to develop a statutory Regional Marine Plan for the Firth of Clyde.
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5 Manager, Argyll & Bute Council Lorn House Albany Street Oban Local Plan Flood Districts Clyde and Lomond Local Plan District Joint Committee – carol.jack@glasgow.gov. uk (Committee Officer) David.hay@glasgow.gov. uk (Lead Officer) Committee Services City Chambers 40 John Street Glasgow G2 1DU Highland / Argyll – Alan.Fraser@highland.go v.uk or frm@highland.gov.uk The Highland Council Project Design Unit Council Offices Dingwall IV15 9QN 01349 868812 / 800 Arthur McCulloch (ABC) 2 reps The Local Plan Flood District Joint Committees require 1 Member to be appointed to each Committee as follows:- Clyde and Lomond Local Plan District Joint Committee – 1 Member Highland/Argyll District Joint Committee – 1 Member The Members appointed to either Joint Committee can substitute for the other if/when required. Argyll & Bute Care & Repair Agency Steve Clarkson Co-ordinator Argyll & Bute Care & Repair Agency 120 George Street Oban PA34 5NT Tel. 01631 567780 2 reps Argyll & Bute Care & Repair (ABCR) is part of a nationwide network of organisations to help the elderly and/or disabled in the private sector remain in their homes in the community by helping with repair, maintenance, improvement or adaptation. Fyne Homes Group Sharon Cole, Business Service Director, Fyne Homes Ltd 1 rep Registered Social Landlord operating in Bute, Cowal, Mid Argyll and Kintyre providing rental, shared ownership and shared equity properties. Committee members primary responsibilities are:
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6 81-89 Victoria Street Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 0AP postmaster@fynehom es.co.uk 03456077117 Lead and direct the Association’s work. Promote and uphold Association’s values Control Association’s affairs and ensure compliance Uphold Association’s Code of Conduct and promote good governance. Members are expected to attend 8 meetings per annum, each lasting a max of 2 hrs held late afternoon, 2 strategy days per annum, and any required training events. They may also be elected to sub committees which meeting 4 times per annum. Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) Board of Management ACHA Menzies House, Glenshellach Business Park, Oban PA34 4RY 01546605970 Careen.hendry@acha. co.uk 3 substantive reps ACHA is a community led housing association that will manage all 5,800 Council properties across Argyll and Bute as well as delivering associated housing services. The organisation requires 3 Council nominees for its Board of Management. The Council is also entitled, but not required, to appoint one elected member to each of the 4 area committees. Three of the four area committees currently have elected member representation. The area committees are currently on hold pending a governance review. Argyll and Bute Area Support Team Children’s Hearings Scotland, 3rd Floor, Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HE Catherine.goodfello w@chs.gov.scot also copy in fiona.mccallum@ar gyll-bute.gov.uk (Depute Clerk to AST) 1 rep. Local Authority nominees have an overview of the Children’s Hearings System and the Children’s Panel in their area. They are aware of local issues and act as an important link between the Children’s Panel and the local authority elected members and relevant local authority senior officials and departments. They are not directly involved in panel member recruitment, selection, recommendation for appointment or reappointment, or practice observation and review processes undertaken by the AST panel practice advisers. The local authority members may be elected members or officers employed by the local authority who have signed up to the Partnership Agreement with CHS for the AST. The local authority members are accountable to their local authority but in joining the AST they agree to respect the CHS vision, mission and values. Argyll and Bute Culture and Heritage Assembly (CHArts) ABC Arlene Cullum 1 rep. Set up by the Council to promote culture and heritage. The objective of CHArts is to be a regional development network for arts, culture and heritage. The development of CHArts is currently funded by Creative Scotland’s Place Partnership Programme and the Argyll and the Islands 2014-2020 LEADER Programme, and is managed by Economic Development’s Transformation Projects and Regeneration Team. Culture Heritage Arts (CHArts) is now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) for the sector.
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7 Live Argyll Board (Argyll and Bute Leisure and Libraries Trust) Live Argyll Kevin Anderson Chief Officer 3 reps Set up by the Council as a charitable trust to deliver leisure and library services in Argyll and Bute. 3 Members to sit as Board Members on the Live Argyll Board. The Convention of the Highlands and Islands Convention Secretariat Enterprise Networks Division Enterprise, Transport & Lifelong Learning Dept, Bank House High Street Cromarty IV11 8UZ 1 rep The Convention is a meeting between the Executive and its main partner agencies, represented by the Chairperson of each organisation. It is currently held twice yearly, and is hosted by a different local authority each time with the location alternating between a mainland and an island. The Convention is intended to strengthen co-ordination between member organisations, the Executive and other representative bodies to better inform the development and realisation of strategic economic, environmental, cultural and social justice objectives Programme Monitoring Committee (Highlands and Islands) Dennis Malone Programme Director Highlands & Islands Partnership Programme, Ness Walk Inverness 1 rep Following the success of the 1994-99 Objective 1 Programme, the economy of the Highlands & Islands has improved to such an extent that the region is no longer eligible for Objective 1. However, in recognition of the difficulties still being faced by this large, peripheral area, a special transitional programme has been put in place. The Programme Monitoring Committee was established to oversee the strategic implementation of the programme, and includes representatives from the regional bodies, the social partners, the Scottish Executive and the European Commission. Scottish Islands Federation ABC Ishabel Bremner Economic Development Manager 2 reps The aim of the Scottish Islands Federation is to promote, publicise and advance the interests of Scotland's islands. Islands Strategic Group Darren Dickson, Scottish Government, St. Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG 01312440402 Darren.dickson@gov.s cot 1 rep Established in 2016 in light of the Scottish Government Islands Bill. Scottish Government Forum Against Poverty Graham Kerr, Co- ordinator c/o East Renfrewshire Council, 3/1 18 Newburgh Street 1 rep Forum operating since 1996 and is a cross party network of Scottish local authority elected Members with a specific interest in anti-poverty, inequality and social justice and to develop and shore “good practice” in anti-poverty strategy development amongst its Members. Meets 6 times per year. Cost to Councils of annual membership to the Forum is £10 per 1,000 people within local pop up to a max of £3,750.
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8 Glasgow G43 2XR Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) APSE Brandon House Hamilton Tel: 01698 459051 E: l.melville@apse.org.uk 01698 459051 1 rep Is a not for profit local government body working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. It promotes excellence in public services and is the foremost specialist in local authority front line services, hosing a network for front line service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance. Membership open to all local authorities in the UK who can demonstrate that they are committed to delivering quality cost effective service to their communities. Member local authorities shall normally be represented by members, officers and trade union reps. Voting shall be on the basis on one vote per member authority. Transport Scotland - A83 Taskforce George Fiddes Project Manager Transport Scotland Buchanan House 58 Port Dundas Road Glasgow G4 0HF 0141 272 7260 Fiona.hannaway@tran sport.gov.scot 4 reps Transport Scotland - The National Transport Agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government’s vision for Transport. Taskforce set up in August 2012 to provide leadership and direction, and ensure the delivery of an emergency diversion route and the wider study into the permanent solution to landslides at the Rest and be Thankful. Clyde, Kintyre and Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group HITRANS 2nd Floor Rear, 7 Ardross Terrace, Inverness IV3 5NQ Tel. 01463 719002 info@hitrans.or.uk A minimum of 2 reps. These groups require to have LA elected Members and/or reps from the relevant Local Ferry Committees. The Tier 1 Ferry Committee will determine and be the sole decision maker to represent community timetable change requests to Cal Mac Ferries Ltd, who consult won behalf of Transport Scotland. These Tier 1 meetings will include requests for any timetable changes or amends relating to integration with other forms of transport, facilities on board or ashore, service performance and information services for users. Argyll, Lochaber, Skye and Small Isles Ferry Stakeholder Group HITRANS (as above Minimum of 2 reps As above West of Scotland Road Safety Forum Appointment no longer required.
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9 Northern Roads Collaboration Joint Committee Aberdeenshire Council Committee Services Woodhill House Westburn Road Aberdeen AB16 5GB Committee.services @aberdeenshire.gov. uk 2 Substantive reps and 2 substitute reps Now Policy Lead and Depute Policy Lead Essential appointment to work collaboratively for the joint discharge of road and road-related functions, including ports and harbours. The Joint Committee comprises elected representatives of the following local authorities: Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Angus Council, Argyll and Bute Council, Moray Council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and The Highland Council. The Joint Committee meetings 4 times per year. Trustee to the Scottish National War Memorial COSLA Rosebery House 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5XZ 1 nomin. to COSLA Was established by Royal Charter to commemorate the sacrifice of scots in the Great War, Second World War and subsequent conflicts.