Agenda Document Pack - Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee - 15/03/2023
South Lanarkshire Council · 15 March 2023
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 07 March 2023 Dear Councillor Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 15 March 2023 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Cleland Sneddon Chief Executive Members Carol Nugent (Chair), John Bradley (Depute Chair), Walter Brogan, Robert Brown, Janine Calikes, Andrea Cowan, Margaret Cowie, Alistair Fulton, Martin Lennon, Katy Loudon, Norman Rae, Margaret B Walker 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 14 December 2022 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Community Asset Transfer Update Report dated 10 January 2023 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 10 4 Dog Warden Role and Powers Report dated 10 February 2023 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 14 5 Participatory Budgeting - Housing and Technical Resources Report dated 2 March 2023 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 16 Item(s) for Decision 6 Community Grant Applications/Warm Welcome Initiative Report dated 27 February 2023 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 22 Urgent Business 7 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Pauline MacRae Clerk Telephone: 07385 370044 Clerk Email: pauline.macrae@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 14 December 2022 Chair: Councillor Carol Nugent Councillors Present: Councillor Walter Brogan, Councillor Robert Brown, Councillor Janine Calikes, Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Alistair Fulton, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Norman Rae, Councillor Margaret B Walker Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor John Bradley (Depute), Councillor Martin Lennon Attending: Community and Enterprise Resources M Muir, Area Manager, Roads and Transportation Services; G Newbigging, Area Manager, Roads and Transportation Services Education Resources L Cassidy, Headteacher, St Cadoc’s Primary School, Cambuslang; M Hendry, Quality Link Officer; A Jessimer, Quality Link Officer; L Mitchell, Quality Improvement Manager; D Simpson, Headteacher, Loch Primary School and Nursery Class, Rutherglen Finance and Corporate Resources P MacRae, Administration Adviser; K McLeod and L Wyllie, Administration Assistants 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 5 October 2022 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Education Scotland Report - St Cadoc’s Primary School, Cambuslang A report dated 29 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of St Cadoc’s Primary School, Cambuslang made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in September 2022 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 1 November 2022. A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter. The areas for improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan and parents would be informed of progress. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. 2 3
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L Cassidy, Headteacher and M Hendry, Quality Link Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report and having responded to members’ questions, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. Councillor Brown joined the meeting during consideration of the above item of business 4 Education Scotland Report - Loch Primary School and Nursery Class, Rutherglen A report dated 29 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Loch Primary School and Nursery Class, Rutherglen made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in September 2022 as part of a national sample of primary and nursery education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 1 November 2022. A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter. The areas for improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan and parents would be informed of progress. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. D Simpson, Headteacher and A Jessimer, Quality Link Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report and having responded to members’ questions, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 5 South Lanarkshire Council - Co-ordination of Roadworks A report dated 28 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted providing information on the co-ordination of roadworks in South Lanarkshire. All roadworks carried out by both the Council, as roads Authority, and utility companies, or Statutory Undertakers, were carried out under the relevant legislation, detailed in the report, which fell under the following categories:- Primary Legislation Secondary Legislation Codes of Practice Statutory Undertakers did not require specific permissions from the Council to undertake their works, but were bound by legislation and Codes of Practice to ensure the following:- an appropriate notice was registered on the Scottish Road Works Register (SRWR) detailing the works the correct statutory noticing period was complied with traffic management was detailed, and the correct permits and associated road restrictions were applied for 4
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works were undertaken safely on site reinstatement of the roads/footpaths and verges were to the correct specification any other condition(s) applied by the Council were complied with Details were given on the Council’s responsibility in relation to the co-ordination of roadworks, which was to ensure that works were noticed correctly, co-ordinated, carried out safely with minimum disruption to the public and that any excavation or disturbance of the public roads, footways and verges was reinstated appropriately to ensure the structure and integrity of the road was protected. There was no statutory requirement for Undertakers to individually notify residents in residential streets, however, Undertakers were advised and encouraged to provide full notification and communication for major planned works. Details were given on:- requirements in relation to inspection of works and specification for reinstatements the role and powers of the Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee (Scotland) (RAUCS) which provided, at a national level, co-ordination and an overview of activities carried out on roads and the Scottish Roadworks Commissioner who monitored performance and encouraged good practice across both utility companies and roads authorities the Council’s Street Works Team, responsible for the co-ordination of all roadworks within South Lanarkshire measures and penalties in the event of non-compliance with legislation Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. Councillor Brogan joined the meeting following consideration of the above item of business 6 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources A report dated 28 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). Schools within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area had allocated £110,071 of their £1.819 million PEF allocation for participatory budgeting (PB). A breakdown of the allocation for each learning community was provided in Appendix 1 of the report. Appendix 2 of the report summarised the percentage of PEF which schools had allocated for participatory budgeting. Appendix 3 outlined the outcome of the vote in relation to category of spend for each school, including Newton Farm Primary School data. Appendix 4 indicated the distribution in terms of categories of spend across the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area, while Appendix 5 outlined the distribution of votes by stakeholders across the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. Schools were now progressing with their spend to ensure the minimum 5% was spent in full by the end of March 2023. Education Resources would provide Area Committees with:- a summary report of each school’s PB outcome case studies of school activity, which had particular impact/success a detailed financial report of how PEF money allocated for PB had been spent 5
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Education Resources would support schools and monitor and track the impact of this activity. Findings would inform any future PB activity within the Resource. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 28 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on applications for community grant. The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Cambuslang and District Voluntary Care Club (CR/8/22) Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £529 (b) Applicant: Resourceful Ramblers, Rutherglen (CR/9/22) Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport Amount Awarded: £1,000 8 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 15 March 2023 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Asset Transfer Update 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- provide members with an update on the current work related to Community Asset Transfer. 2. Recommendation(s) The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that progress regarding the development of Community Asset Transfer be noted. 3. Background 3.1. The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 created several legal obligations aimed at improving the involvement of community members in the design, implementation and delivery of services and activities that impacted them and their fellow residents, one of which was the introduction of Community Asset Transfer (CAT). 3.2. CAT enables suitably constituted local community organisations to formally apply to lease, purchase or implement managed arrangements for any land or property owned by relevant public bodies where they can evidence that their proposed community benefit is better than the current usage. 3.3. As this legislation increasingly impacted upon the work of the authority, a dedicated Community Asset Transfer officer was employed from March 2022 on a two-year contract. The officer’s role was to improve the authority’s internal processes, redesign community information (website, documentation and marketing) to improve uptake, support organisations considering the process and to act as a conduit for the flow of information within the council and externally. 4. Redesign of Internal Processes 4.1. The existing website was basic and contained limited information. This has been upgraded to be more user friendly and provide both members of the public and interested parties with more information on the process. This will go live in early 2023. 4.2. An animation has been designed and created and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smqE8MHVh1o. 3 7
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5. Promotion of CAT Processes Internally 5.1. The CAT process can be complicated for colleagues and elected members who may be approached with regards to it. With this in mind, an internal short training package was produced and is hosted on the council’s Learn-On-Line training platform which provides basic information on the process. 6. External Promotion 6.1. The CAT officer has attended a wide number of third sector network events to promote the opportunities that exist using the legislation. Strong links have been developed with key local and national agencies such as VASLAN and Community Ownership Support Services, ensuring that, where possible, a joined-up approach exists to support interested organisations into and through the progress. 6.2. The CAT officer hosted a recent information event in conjunction with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) and the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to provide information to over 50 individuals representing community football clubs on the CAT process and what it means to them. 7. Progress to date 7.1. South Lanarkshire wide there has been contact from over 75 organisations during the last financial year. 9 of these organisations were from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. 7.2. Of these enquiries, the CAT officer is currently in dialogue with 30 organisations who are interested in using the legislation. 5 of these were from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. 7.3. Two applications have been submitted and approved, and it is anticipated that a further five will be submitted before the end of the year. None of these are from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. 8. Employee Implications 8.1. There are no employee implications associated with this report. 9. Financial Implications 9.1. There are no financial implications associated with this report. 10. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 10.1 There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 11. Other Implications 11.1. There are no risk issues associated with the content of this report. 12. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 12.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. Paul Manning Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 10 January 2023 8
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Link to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References None List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Iain Mulholland, Community Asset Transfer Officer Email: Iain.Mulholland@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 9
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 15 March 2023 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Dog Warden: Role and Powers 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to: [purpose] provide information on the Dog Warden’s role, powers available to them and ways in which issues can be reported, following a request by a committee member [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to note the content of the report. 3. Background 3.1. The Council has a statutory obligation to appoint a person responsible for the activities defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990) Sections 149 and 150 relating to Stray Dogs. These sections cover the powers conferred on an authorised officer in relation to stray dogs found within that authority’s area. South Lanarkshire Council has one appointed Dog Warden. 3.2. The Dog Warden post is located within Environmental Health, in the Environmental Crime Team (ECT). 4. Role and Powers 4.1. Stray Dogs can be reported during office hours 0303 123 1015 to the Contact Centre (Monday to Thursday 08:45 – 16:45; Friday 08:45 – 16:15). The Dog Warden is contacted immediately by phone with the necessary details relating to the stray dog. The Dog Warden will respond to the call as soon as possible and make attempts to collect that stray dog. If the dog has a collar, or is micro-chipped, then reasonable attempts are made to return the dog to the registered owner/keeper. Outwith these periods, stray dogs can be handed in to any Police Station. There is a legal obligation for Police Scotland to accept a dog presented at any station. 4.2. South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) has a contract with the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) for the kennelling of stray dogs. Stray dogs who are not immediately returned to their owner, are kennelled at the SSPCA facility located on Bothwell Road, Hamilton. The kennelling facilities retain the stray dog under SLC’s care for up to 8 days, allowing owners the opportunity to collect their dogs. There is a fee associated with the return of an SLC collected stray dog. The SSPCA work with SLC as part of the contract to ensure dogs are micro-chipped before release and/or details contained on the chip are accurate and up to date. This 4 11
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encourages responsible dog ownership reducing the need for SLC to kennel the same stray dog again and consequentially reduce the issues associated with stray dogs, such as road traffic incidents, dog fouling and dog attacks to persons, property and/or other animals. 4.3. It is legal requirement under the Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016 for a dog to be chipped. Chipping involves inserting a harmless electronic tagging device under the skin of the animal which provides a unique serial number that can be checked via various dog chipping service websites to obtain details of the registered keeper of the dog. All dogs over 8 weeks must be chipped. The Dog Warden is responsible for ensuring, as far as is reasonably practicable, these obligations are met by dog owners, when collecting stray dogs. 4.4. The Dog Warden has the power to seize any dog they believe is a stray in a public space, however, within private property they need the permission of the landowner to do so. 4.5. Should a person wish to take ownership of a stray dog they have collected, there are legal forms available to declare an interest and a wish to become the new owner of the dog which they can be guided through by the Dog Warden. This assists with any stray dog being returned to the registered owner, without the need for kennelling by either the Police or the Local Authority. 4.6. The Dog Warden assists the officers in the ECT with dog fouling enforcement, when their statutory duties allow. The Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 allows Fixed Penalty Notices (£80) to be issued for offences and/or reports prepared and submitted to the Procurator Fiscal Service for criminal charges to be presented in relation to dog owners not picking up after their dog. 4.7. The Dog Warden can provide support to Officers investigating Dog Control issues but does not lead, nor investigate, nor enforce the provisions afforded in the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010. Dog Control matters are divided between the Police and Local Authority depending on the nature and extent of the distress/alarm or physical/property harm caused by an alleged out of control dog incident. Due to the Dog Warden’s experience working with and handling dogs, they can provide support on interpreting animal behaviour traits which can help inform decisions in the interest of the future welfare and control of the dog. 4.8. Members of the public wishing to report a stray dog need to call the Contact Centre so that appropriate details can be obtained, and that information quickly relayed to the Dog Warden. In relation to dog fouling issues or dog control incidents, this can be done through the Contact Centre 03030 123 1015 and/or the Council website. Dog fouling - South Lanarkshire Council and for Dogs Out of Control Dangerous dogs - South Lanarkshire Council. There is further advice on these two issues provided on the website. There is also a Responsible Dog Ownership leaflet available on telephone request and/ or via the Councils website:- Customer service enquiry | Instructions (southlanarkshire.gov.uk) 5. Dog Warden / Dog Fouling / Dog Control Figures for South Lanarkshire Council 5.1. The table overleaf provides some figures for South Lanarkshire Dog related issues (Strays/Lost Dogs/Dog Fouling/Dog Control) 12
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Calendar Year 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Stray Dog Reports 307 284 249 114 102 84 Lost Dog Reports 32 31 27 14 17 20 Dog Fouling Reports 899 768 710 548 569 582 Dog Control Reports 98 121 148 219 246 254 6 Employee Implications 6.1. There are no employee implications as a result of this report. 7 Financial Implications 7.1. There are no financial implications as a result of this report. 8 Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 8.1. There are no climate change, sustainability and environmental implications as a result of this report. 9 Other Implications 9.1. There are no other risk implications as a result of this report. 10 Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 10.1. There are no impact assessment and consultation arrangements as a result of this report. David Booth Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 10 February 2023 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Values Focused on people and their needs Working with and respecting others Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable Excellent employer Priorities We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Outcomes Our children and young people thrive Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None 13
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List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Craig Brown, Environmental Services Manager E-mail: Craig.Brown2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 14
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Update for Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Participatory Budgeting – Update for Area Committee Service Area Estate Improvement Budget/HIP Environmental Programme Lead Officer Claire Frew Stage 1: Pre-Consultation • What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it / description etc)? • How much funding are we asking about? • Who are we asking, • How are we doing this? • When are we doing this? • When will we report back? Estate Improvement Budget The Estate Improvement Budget totals £40,000 and is split across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team can direct the funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers of Housing and Property Services. Although not a significant value, the budget is ideally suited for conversion to a participatory budgeting approach as often it funds a number of smaller projects that have been highlighted as a priority by customers. Examples of recent exercises include customer engagement on options for the type and design of new fencing and lighting. To date, four projects are being undertaken within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area in relation to: • Improving vacant land at Trinity Drive and Woodland Crescent. • Removing Hawthorn bushes at Avonbank Road. • Improving drying green and surrounding pathways at Craigard Place and Inverclyde Gardens. Kirkriggs and Dunure Sheltered Housing Sites, Rutherglen Engagement with tenants on the overall Housing Revenue Account budget for the 2022/23 period, and the proposed level and focus of the Housing Investment Programme within this took place as part of the annual resource budgetary consultation process. The Environmental aspect of the Housing Investment Programme (the ‘Environmental Programme’) is a significant budget area that covers a wide range of projects that seek to improve the quality and energy efficiency of the council’s domestic housing stock. Examples of projects within this budget area can include replacement doors and windows within properties, or redevelopment of communal areas in multi-storey buildings or sheltered housing facilities. Not all projects included within this budget area are suitable for inclusion of a participatory budgeting approach, however, for those that are, officers will ensure the required element of choice and voting opportunities are offered to customers and appropriately recorded. To date, two participatory budgeting projects have been completed within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area at Kirkriggs and Dunure Court Sheltered Housing sites in Rutherglen. As part of a programme of environmental improvements, residents received consultation packs and were offered the opportunity to discuss the plans with Senior Housing Officers. Whitlawburn Community Endowment Fund The Whitlawburn Community Endowment Fund consisted of £50,000 provided by the council’s contractor, CCG Homes Ltd to provide community benefits. Council tenants allocated a new property in the Whitlawburn area were consulted through individual discussions and a survey delivered to each home, to ensure that the allocation of the fund aligned with local priorities. 5 15
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Stage 2: Post Consultation • The outcome of the PB activity • What happens next? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Estate Improvement Budget A total of £8,673.01 from the Estate Improvement Budget was spent in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen division during 2022/2023 on a range of tenant priorities. • Following complaints from local tenants and residents the vacant land at Trinity Drive and Woodland Crescent is being rotovated and raked over before the planting of wildflowers. • In response to complaints about dog fouling, the Hawthorn bushes at Avonbank Road are being removed. • Following feedback from local residents, the drying green and surrounding pathways at 1-8 Craigard Place are being demossed. • Following feedback from local residents, the drying green and surrounding pathways at 1-9 Inverclyde Gardens are being demossed. Kirkriggs and Dunure Sheltered Housing Sites, Rutherglen A total of 52 households took part in the exercise to inform the final proposals for landscaping and the installation of benches at the complexes following new roofs being installed and the completion of roughcasting. Following the conclusion of the consultation with tenants, the work will be carried out during 2023-24. Whitlawburn Community Endowment Fund 170 households contributed to the consultation on the allocation of the Whitlawburn Community Endowment Fund across a range of initiatives. To date £20,000 has been spent on: • £17,000 to give £100 food shopping voucher to 170 council tenants to in response to the cost-of-living crisis. • £1,000 donation to two local primary schools to support festive activities. • £2,000 donation to the organisers of Cambuslang Summerfest, with the annual event open for all tenants and residents to enjoy. Plans are underway to spend the remaining £30,000 on: • £14,000 donation to the local Our Place Our Plan group to support regeneration priorities set by residents of Springhall and Whitlawburn through participatory budgeting. • £6,000 to give £100 food shopping voucher to 60 new West Whitlawburn Housing Cooperative tenants in response to the cost-of-living crisis. • £5,000 donation towards the WWHC led food pantry to enable them to continue providing free fruit, vegetables, and other provisions to the community. The pantry is open to all who live in the Whitlawburn area, including council tenants. • £3,000 for a new bench and commemorative plaque for the central open area of the development, purchased and installed by CCG Homes Ltd. • £1,000 retained for use towards the set-up and running costs of a family fun day within the development. • £1,000 set aside for the establishment of a new Tenants and Residents’ association for the Whitlawburn area. Officers from Housing and Technical Resources will continue to take forward opportunities within Cambuslang and Rutherglen to ensure tenants and other customers can determine the outcome of budgets within the Environmental Programme and Community Safety Partnership Commissioning Budget, with further updates provided to Committee. 16
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 15 March 2023 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications/Warm Welcome Initiative 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 11 community grants from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee 2022/2023 community grant budget advise of grants awarded to community and voluntary groups/organisations in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee area in response to the Warm Welcome Initiative request authorisation for the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2023 from the 2022/2023 budget [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that a community grant be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Glencairn 2006, Rutherglen (CR/10/22) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs - Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £700 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £700 Recommendation: £700 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Cambuslang Bowling Club (CR/11/22) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £320 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £320 Recommendation: £320 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 6 17
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(c) Applicant: Particip8 Overton, Cambuslang (CR/12/22) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and administration costs Identified Community Benefits: Focused on people and their needs Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (d) Applicant: Burnside in Bloom (CR/13/22) Purpose of Grant: Environmental project Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: 217th Gilbertfield Company Boys’ Brigade, Cambuslang (CR/14/22) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Focused on people and their needs Estimated Cost: £950 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £950 Recommendation: £950 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Central Cambuslang Community Garden Group (CR/15/22) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials Identified Community Benefits: Focused on people and their needs Estimated Cost: £350 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £350 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: Cambuslang Out of School Care Project (CR/17/22) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, publicity costs, outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (h) Applicant: Burnside Autumn Club (CR/19/22) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £300 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (i) Applicant: Camglen Buddies Leisure and Social Club, Cambuslang (CR/20/22) Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport and entrance fees 18
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Identified Community Benefits: Focused on people and their needs Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (j) Applicant: Rutherglen Division Girlguiding (CR/21/22) Purpose of Grant: Environmental project Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £500 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £500 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (k) Applicant: Fernhill Senior Citizens Men’s Club (CR/23/22) Purpose of Grant: Outing and administration costs Identified Community Benefits: We work to put people first and reduce inequality Estimated Cost: £565 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £565 Recommendation: £565 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (2) that the award of 1 grant, totalling £575, to the following community and voluntary groups/organisations in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area in response to the Warm Welcome Initiative be noted:- (a) Applicant: Rutherglen United Reformed Church Amount Applied for: £575 Amount Awarded: £575 (3) that the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve any further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2023 from the 2022/2023 budget. ecs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 19
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3.3. Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 3.4. At the meeting of the full Council on 28 September 2022, it was agreed that the Chief Executive would bring forward a package of cost of living supports for agreement, in consultation with the Group Leaders, and endorsed by the Executive Committee at its meeting on 30 November 2022. This package included support for a Warm Welcome Initiative. 3.5. Working in conjunction with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and community and voluntary groups and organisations, the Warm Welcome Initiative is a network of warm spaces in community settings and public buildings where members of the public are welcomed and can participate in activities and access advice and support. To support the initiative, a small grants scheme was created offering grants to a maximum of £1,000 to cover extra costs incurred by offering a Warm Welcome. A total of £40,000 was identified for the Initiative and the monies were apportioned equally between the 4 Area Committees. 3.6. As funds were required immediately to assist in the response effort, it was agreed that applications would be considered by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the relevant Area Committee Chair and submitted to the Area Committee for noting. 3.7. In terms of the community grants scheme, community groups would normally only be permitted to submit one application in each financial year, however, community groups that applied for funding to assist in the Warm Welcome Initiative are entitled to apply for a grant for another purpose under the scheme in the same financial year. 3.8. 1 grant was awarded to community and voluntary groups/organisations in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area, totalling £575. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee area in 2022/2023 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £9,654 Community grant allocated in this report £7,685 Remaining balance £8,411 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it was intended. This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures and conditions of grant agreement. 20
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8. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. Paul Manning Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 27 February 2023 Link(s) to Council Vision/Priorities/Values Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent. Focused on people and their needs Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee – 14 December 2022 Executive Committee – 30 November 2022 South Lanarkshire Council – 28 September 2022 List of Background Papers Individual application form Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Geraldine Wilkinson, Clerical Assistant Ext: 4818 (Tel: 01698 454818) E-mail: geraldine.wilkinson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 21
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