Agenda Document Pack - East Kilbride Area Committee - 01/10/2024
South Lanarkshire Council · 1 October 2024
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 23 September 2024 Dear Councillor East Kilbride Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Tuesday, 01 October 2024 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Archie Buchanan (Chair), Geri Gray (Depute Chair), John Anderson, Mathew Buchanan, Gerry Convery, Margaret Cooper, Joe Fagan, Grant Ferguson, Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Elise Frame, Susan Kerr, Hugh Macdonald, Monique McAdams, Elaine McDougall, Kirsten Robb, Graham Scott, David Watson, Kirsty Williams 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee held on 6 August 2024 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Education Scotland - Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride Report dated 5 September 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 14 4 Education Scotland - Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride Report dated 4 September 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 22 Item(s) for Decision 5 Community Grant Applications Report dated 16 September 2024 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 23 - 26 Urgent Business 6 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Stuart McLeod Clerk Telephone: 07385 370117 Clerk Email: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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EAST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 6 August 2024 Chair: Councillor Archie Buchanan Councillors Present: Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Mathew Buchanan, Councillor Gerry Convery, Councillor Margaret Cooper, Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Grant Ferguson, Councillor Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Councillor Geri Gray (Depute), Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Hugh Macdonald, Councillor Monique McAdams, Councillor Elaine McDougall, Councillor Kirsten Robb, Councillor Graham Scott, Councillor David Watson, Councillor Kirsty Williams Councillor’s Apology: Councillor Elise Frame Attending: Chief Executive’s Service J Kerr, Community Engagement Manager Finance and Corporate Resources K McLeod, Administration Assistant; S McLeod, Administration Officer Also Attending: Police Scotland Sergeant D Ballingall; Inspector L Slowey 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee held on 7 May 2024 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Local Policing Annual Update Sergeant Ballingall and Inspector Slowey, Police Scotland, gave a presentation on the following key priorities of the new 3-year Local Policing Plan:- protecting our communities safeguarding our citizens enhancing our service Details were provided on initiatives undertaken to support each of those priorities under the following headings:- ♦ youth disorder intervention violent crime/anti-social behaviour safeguard our citizens 2 3
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substance induced harm acquisitive crime road safety Sergeant Ballingall and Inspector Slowey, having responded to members’ questions, were thanked for their informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 12 September 2023 (Paragraph 4)] 4 Community Development Report 2023/2024 A report dated 23 July 2024 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an overview of the work of the Community Engagement Team in the East Kilbride Area Committee area between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024. The Community Engagement Team had been established in 2019 to develop community empowerment and participation on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council and its duties within the Community Planning Partnership (CPP). Neighbourhood Planning was a shared statutory duty under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, along with shared duties to meaningfully and proactively involve communities in addressing inequality. This was achieved through an area-wide Local Outcome Improvement Plan called the ‘Community Plan’. Neighbourhood Plans engaged residents at a more local level, where they could more meaningfully get involved in issues that affected them. The team also coordinated tackling poverty work for both South Lanarkshire Council and the CPP as well as providing a range of community capacity-building and support to further community empowerment more widely. An overview of the work undertaken by the Community Engagement Team in the East Kilbride Area Committee area was provided in relation to:- neighbourhood planning Place Based Participatory Budgeting and the Can Do Community Fund Community Asset Transfers Community Wish List Period Positive (period product distribution) in community venues Community Partnership During discussion, the Community Engagement Manager responded to members’ questions and undertook to:- provide clarification regarding the Community Asset Transfer of Stewartfield Community Centre provide details regarding the Community Asset Transfer of The Murray recreation site provide details and timescales for the ongoing consultation regarding South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 3 request that members be provided with regular updates on Community Asset Transfer applications 4
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In addition, the Community Engagement Manager advised that she would make a request to the East Kilbride and Strathaven Community Partnership to arrange a members’ session. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 3.03pm and reconvened at 3.13pm Councillor Kerr left the meeting during consideration of the above item of business 5 Community Grant Applications A report dated 22 July 2024 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: Strathaven Badminton Club (EK/8/24) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £245 (b) Applicant: East Kilbride Rugby Football Club (EK/9/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: Chapelton Silver Circle (EK/10/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (d) Applicant: 17th East Kilbride Brownies (EK/11/24) Purpose of Grant: Materials Amount Awarded: £180 (e) Applicant: St Ninian’s Parish Guild, Stonehouse (EK/12/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (f) Applicant: Stonehouse Senior Citizens’ Pavilion (EK/13/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (g) Applicant: Hunter Ladies’ Bowling Club, East Kilbride (EK/14/24) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Amount Awarded: £300 (h) Applicant: East Kilbride Seniors’ Forum (EK/15/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (i) Applicant: St Vincent De Paul - Strathaven (EK/16/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 5
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(j) Applicant: Drum EK (EK/17/24) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £575 [Reference: Minutes of 7 May 2024 (Paragraph 8)] 6 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1 October 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report – Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride by Education Scotland inspectors [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class was inspected in February 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, the Education Scotland inspectors evaluated learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to a sample of parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also met parents and members of the local community. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on 30 April 2024. 4. Finding of HM inspectors 4.1. Education Scotland made comment under the following headings:- School • Leadership of change • Learning, teaching and assessment • Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion • Raising attainment and achievement Nursery • Leadership of change • Learning, teaching and assessment • Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion • Securing children’s progress 3 7
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4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- • The highly effective leadership of the headteacher. Supported ably by senior leaders, she is leading and managing the direction and pace of change very well. This is based on robust self-evaluation and a strong understanding of the needs of the whole school community. • The very effective teamwork of all staff in the school and nursery class, including with partners. Together they have successfully created an inclusive, respectful learning environment where all children are nurtured, and their needs are being met well. • The robust approaches to check how well children are making progress in the primary stages. Staff feel empowered to lead changes to enhance children's learning experiences and progress. • The skilled staff in the nursery class who interact very well with children, supporting them successfully to make very good progress in their learning. 4.3. Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- • Continue to develop approaches to teaching and learning in the school, ensuring children receive appropriate challenge and take a stronger role in leading their own learning. • Continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy in the school, ensuring all children make the best possible progress. • In the nursery class, continue to build on existing approaches to check the progress of children’s learning in order to maintain high standards. 4.4. The evaluations awarded were as follows:- 4.5. The school community are very pleased with the findings of the inspection team and welcome the areas that they have identified for improvement, as these align with the school’s own self-evaluation. 4.6. Education Scotland have intimated that they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. 4.7. The Inspection report can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class Report Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Leadership of change Very good Learning, teaching and assessment Good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Very good Raising attainment and achievement Good Quality indicators for the nursery class Evaluation Leadership of change Good Learning, teaching and assessment Very good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Very good Securing children’s progress Very good 8
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5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 9. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. The content of Education Scotland reports are shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 5 September 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Ambitions/Objectives Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Education Scotland Report of Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, 30 April 2024 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Jacqueline Wallace, Head of Education (Clydesdale) Tel: 01698 454468 E-mail: Jacqueline.Wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 9
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1 | Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8530920 © Crown Copyright 30 April 2024 Dear Parent/Carer In February 2024, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The highly effective leadership of the headteacher. Supported ably by senior leaders, she is leading and managing the direction and pace of change very well. This is based on robust self-evaluation and a strong understanding of the needs of the whole school community. • The very effective teamwork of all staff in the school and nursery class, including with partners. Together they have successfully created an inclusive, respectful learning environment where all children are nurtured, and their needs are being met well. • The robust approaches to check how well children are making progress in the primary stages. Staff feel empowered to lead changes to enhance children's learning experiences and progress. • The skilled staff in the nursery class who interact very well with children, supporting them successfully to make very good progress in their learning. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Continue to develop approaches to teaching and learning in the school, ensuring children receive appropriate challenge and take a stronger role in leading their own learning. • Continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy in the school, ensuring all children make the best possible progress. • In the nursery class, continue to build on existing approaches to check the progress of children’s learning in order to maintain high standards. 3 11
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2 | Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8530920 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using four quality indicators from How good is our school? (4th edition) and How good is our early learning and childcare?. Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class Quality indicators for the primary stages Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Raising attainment and achievement good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school? (4th edition), Appendix 3: The six-point scale Quality indicators for the nursery class Evaluation Leadership of change good Learning, teaching and assessment very good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Securing children’s progress very good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our early learning and childcare? Appendix 1: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: Details | Find an inspection report | Find an inspection report | Inspection and review | Education Scotland 12
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3 | Greenhills Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8530920 © Crown Copyright What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Robyn McIlroy HM Inspector 13
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1 October 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report – Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride by Education Scotland inspectors [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class was inspected in March 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, the Education Scotland inspectors evaluated learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to a sample of parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also met parents and members of the local community. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on 4 June 2024. 4. Finding of HM inspectors 4.1. Education Scotland made comment under the following headings:- School • Leadership of change • Learning, teaching and assessment • Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion • Raising attainment and achievement Nursery • Leadership of change • Learning, teaching and assessment • Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion • Securing children’s progress 4 15
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4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- • The strong, authentic leadership of the headteacher and her highly inclusive approach which has created a culture of respect and belonging for all. She is passionate about developing leadership capacities in others which is evident in all aspects of school life. • The nurturing, caring and respectful relationships which support children’s sense of belonging very well. This leads to a calm, purposeful learning environment in the school, in which children are eager to learn. In the nursery, children are motivated and engage very well with the range of natural and open-ended resources which supports their creativity and curiosity very well. • The wellbeing of children sits at the centre of the work of the school and nursery. The effective whole school approach to supporting and developing wellbeing is leading to improved outcomes for children across the school and nursery. • The headteacher empowers staff and children to lead change. Staff engage in highly relevant professional learning and undertake a wide range of leadership roles effectively. Children relish the opportunities given to them to influence changes in their school. As a result, there is a strong sense of wanting to improve together. • Children’s attainment in literacy and numeracy is very good. Children, supported by the reading buddies initiative, make very good progress in reading. 4.3. Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- • In the school, develop further staff’s understanding of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment. This should lead to more effective and stimulating approaches to learning, set at the right level of difficulty, for all children. • Across the school and nursery, refine approaches to checking children’s progress, including in curriculum areas other than literacy and numeracy. This would enable staff to use data more effectively to demonstrate progress, and the impact of additional supports, across all learning. 4.4. The evaluations awarded were as follows:- 4.5. The school community are very pleased with the findings of the inspection team and welcome the areas that they have identified for improvement, as these align with the school’s own self-evaluation. Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Leadership of change Very good Learning, teaching and assessment Good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Very good Raising attainment and achievement Very good Quality indicators for the nursery class Evaluation Leadership of change Very good Learning, teaching and assessment Very good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Very good Securing children’s progress Very good 16
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4.6. Education Scotland have intimated that they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. 4.7. The Inspection report can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- Canberra Primary School and Nursery Inspection Report 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 9. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. The content of Education Scotland reports are shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Carole McKenzie Executive Director (Education Resources) 4 September 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Ambitions/Objectives Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Education Scotland Report of Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, 4 June 2024 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Jacqueline Wallace, Head of Education (Clydesdale) Tel: 01698 454468 E-mail: Jacqueline.Wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 17
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1 | Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8530629 © Crown Copyright 4 June 2024 Dear Parent/Carer In March 2024, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school and nursery’s work. • The strong, authentic leadership of the headteacher and her highly inclusive approach which has created a culture of respect and belonging for all. She is passionate about developing leadership capacities in others which is evident in all aspects of school life. • The nurturing, caring and respectful relationships which support children’s sense of belonging very well. This leads to a calm, purposeful learning environment in the school, in which children are eager to learn. In the nursery, children are motivated and engage very well with the range of natural and open-ended resources which supports their creativity and curiosity very well. • The wellbeing of children sits at the centre of the work of the school and nursery. The effective whole school approach to supporting and developing wellbeing is leading to improved outcomes for children across the school and nursery. • The headteacher empowers staff and children to lead change. Staff engage in highly relevant professional learning and undertake a wide range of leadership roles effectively. Children relish the opportunities given to them to influence changes in their school. As a result, there is a strong sense of wanting to improve together. • Children’s attainment in literacy and numeracy is very good. Children, supported by the reading buddies initiative, make very good progress in reading. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • In the school, develop further staff’s understanding of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment. This should lead to more effective and stimulating approaches to learning, set at the right level of difficulty, for all children. • Across the school and nursery, refine approaches to checking children’s progress, including in curriculum areas other than literacy and numeracy. This would enable staff to use data more effectively to demonstrate progress, and the impact of additional supports, across all learning. 4 19
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2 | Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8530629 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using four quality indicators from How good is our school? (4th edition) and How good is our early learning and childcare?. Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class Quality indicators for the primary stages Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Raising attainment and achievement very good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school? (4th edition), Appendix 3: The six-point scale Quality indicators for the nursery class Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment very good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Securing children’s progress very good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our early learning and childcare? Appendix 1: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: https://education.gov.scot/inspection-and-review/find-an-inspection-report/find-an-inspection- report/details/?id=1903 20
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3 | Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8530629 © Crown Copyright What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Frances E. Graham HM Inspector 21
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 1 October 2024 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 5 community grants from the East Kilbride Area Committee 2024/2025 community grant budget [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Willow Club, East Kilbride (EK/18/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £300 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Midweek Walking Group, East Kilbride (EK/19/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £2,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £350 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Society of St Vincent De Paul – East Kilbride (EK/20/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,080 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 5 23
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(d) Applicant: The Acting Bairns of Stonehouse (TABS) (EK/21/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £1,200 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £350 Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: South Parish Rambling Club, East Kilbride (EK/22/24) 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 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 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. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the East Kilbride Area Committee area in 2024/2025 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £ 8,275 Community grants allocated in this report £ 1,600 Remaining balance £15,875 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. 24
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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. 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. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 16 September 2024 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References East Kilbride Area Committee – 6 August 2024 List of Background Papers Individual application forms Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Jennifer Hilston, Clerical Assistant Ext: 4822 (Tel: 01698 454822) E-mail: jennifer.hilston@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 25
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