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West Dunbartonshire Council · 15 August 2024
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Agenda Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 14:00 ___________________________________________________________________ Format: MS Teams ___________________________________________________________________ Contact: Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer nicola.moorcroft@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member Please attend a meeting of the Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board as detailed above. The business is shown on the attached agenda. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 1
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Distribution:- Councillor Martin Rooney (Chair) Councillor Michelle McGinty Councillor Clare Steel Peter Hessett, Chief Executive, West Dunbartonshire Council Beth Culshaw, Chief Officer of West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WD HSCP) Laura Mason, Chief Education Officer, West Dunbartonshire Council Peter Barry, Chief Officer – Housing and Employability, West Dunbartonshire Council Fiona Taylor, Health and Social Care Partnership (WD HSCP) John Anderson, Manager, West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Liz Connolly, Principal, West College Scotland Elizabeth Dean, Department of Works and Pensions Lorna Gibson, Superintendent, Police Scotland Jimmy Hyslop, Operations Manager, Scottish Natural Heritage Sharon Kelly, Head of West Region, Skills Development Scotland Bruce Kiloh, Principal Transport Policy Officer, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Joe McKay, Local Senior Officer – West Dunbartonshire, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Mark Newlands, Scottish Enterprise Kevin Quinlan, Scottish Government Location Director Selina Ross, Manager, West Dunbartonshire Community Volunteering Service Rebecca Campbell, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Catherine Topley, Chief Executive, Scottish Canals Gordon Watson, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Gerry Watt, Scottish Prison Service Sandie Scott, NHS Golden Jubilee, Director of Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations Carole Anderson, NHS Golden Jubilee, Director of Transformation, Strategy Planning and Performance Gary L’Anson, Police Scotland, Divisional Commander Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Division Amanda Graham, Chief Officer, Citizens, Culture, & Facilities Elaine Troup, Communities Manager Provost Douglas McAllister [substitute] Councillor John Millar [substitute] Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal [substitute] Date of issue: 1 August 2024 Page 2
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COMMUNITY PLANNING WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE MANAGEMENT BOARD THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 2024 AGENDA 1 APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in any of the items of business on the agenda and the reasons for such declarations. 3 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 5 - 8 Submit for approval as a correct record, the Minutes of Meeting of the Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board held on 16 May 2024. 4 ACTION LOG 9 - 10 Submit for information the Rolling Action list for the Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board. 5 COMMUNITY PLANNING EXECUTIVE GROUP 11 - 15 Submit report by Peter Hessett, Chief Executive providing an update of discussion at the most recent Community Planning Executive Group (CPEG) meeting held on 22 July 2024. 6 COMMUNITY JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP UPDATE 17 - 20 Submit report by Lesley James, Head of Children’s Health, Care and Criminal Justice (Chief Social Worker – HSCP) providing an update regarding the above. 7/ Page 3
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7 HEALTH AND WELLBEING STATISTICS (PRESENTATION) Receive a presentation regarding recently published Health and Wellbeing statistics for the area, from Beth Culshaw (Chief Officer - HSCP). 8 FLOURISHING DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP 21 - 31 (DIG) UPDATE Submit report by Peter Barry, Chief Officer, Housing and Employability providing an update on the work of the Flourishing Delivery and Improvement Group. 9 INDEPENDENT DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP 33 - 34 (DIG) UPDATE Submit report by Fiona Taylor, Head of Health and Community Care providing an update on the work of the Independent Delivery and Improvement Group. 10 NURTURED DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE Report not submitted – verbal update to be provided at the meeting by Lesley James, Head of Children’s Health, Care and Criminal Justice (Chief Social Work Officer – HSCP). 11 EMPOWERED DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP 35 - 36 (DIG) UPDATE Submit report by Selina Ross, West Dunbartonshire CVS providing an update on the work of the Empowered Delivery and Improvement Group. 12 SAFE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE Report not submitted – verbal update to be provided at the meeting by Inspector Jonathan Harris, Police Scotland, providing an update on the work of the Safe Delivery and Improvement Group. 13 DATE OF NEXT MEETING Members are asked to note that the next meeting of the CPWD Management Board will be on Thursday, 21 November 2024 at 2pm, on MS Teams. Page 4
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COMMUNITY PLANNING WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE MANAGEMENT BOARD Thursday, 16 May 2024 Present: Councillor Martin Rooney (Chair) West Dunbartonshire Council Councillor John Millar West Dunbartonshire Council Peter Hessett West Dunbartonshire Council Peter Barry West Dunbartonshire Council Amanda Graham West Dunbartonshire Council Beth Culshaw West Dunbartonshire Council Lesley James West Dunbartonshire Council Fiona Taylor West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Anna Crawford West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Jennifer Gilliver Department for Work and Pensions Jimmy Hyslop NatureScot Jon Harris Police Scotland Allan Comrie Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Selina Ross West Dunbartonshire CVS Rebecca Campbell NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Carole Anderson NHS Golden Jubilee John Anderson West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust Laurence Bayston Skills Development Scotland Gerry Watt Scottish Prison Service Stephen Brooks West Dunbartonshire Council Joe McCormack Citizens Advice Bureau Nicola Moorcroft West Dunbartonshire Council Apologies: Elaine Troup West Dunbartonshire Council Liz Connolly West College Scotland John Binning Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Sharon Kelly Skills Development Scotland Richard Millar Scottish Canals Trust Councillor Michelle McGinty West Dunbartonshire Council Councillor Clare Steel West Dunbartonshire Council Gary L’Anson Police Scotland ITEM 3 Page 5
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Councillor Martin Rooney in the Chair Councillor Rooney welcomed everyone to the meeting of the Community Planning west Dunbartonshire Management Board. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in any of the items of business on the agenda. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of Meeting of the Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board held on 22 February 2024 were submitted and approved as a correct record. ACTION LOG The Rolling Action list for the Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board was submitted for information and relevant updates were noted and agreed. COMMUNITY PLANNING EXECUTIVE GROUP A report was submitted by Peter Hessett, Chief Executive providing an update of discussion at the most recent Community Planning Executive Group (CPEG) meeting held on 22 April 2024. After discussion and having heard the Communities Manager in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed:- (1) to note the update provided; and (2) to note the content of the Community Planning Executive Group Meeting Note, Actions and Appendix 1 of the report. (3) to move forward with second event/Conference title of ‘Mobilising Partners and Communities’; using the recent report from the Director of Public Health and its ‘calls to action’ for West Dunbartonshire, as a starting point for action and initiatives. VERBAL UPDATE – CPWD CHILD POVERTY EVENT A verbal update was received from Stephen Brooks (Working 4U Manger) regarding the CPWD Child Poverty Event. He provided the following information on the event held on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at Clydebank Town Hall: • A well-attended event by a range of organisation in the public sector and those locally based. • Four speakers; Poverty Alliance (concentrating on scale and impact of poverty), Poverty and Health Scotland (outlining the level of poverty in West Dunbartonshire); Page 6
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Stephen Brooks and COSLA Improvement Service (looking at what future priorities might be). He explained that the next steps are to: • Establish/set-up a Family Prosperity Network – a key group, within the community, to take for Community Actions. • Publish a Self-assessment Document – information to be populated by those attending the event and wider colleagues/partners. • Complete the Annual Child Poverty Report – a legal requirement which could be used as a basis for an action plan/objectives. Circulate to CPWD Management Board (after end of August). • Report back to CPWD Management Board with the Child Poverty Report/action plan POWER OF ATTORNEY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN (PRESENTATION) A detailed presentation was provided regarding the Power of Attorney Awareness Campaign/Project from Fiona Taylor (HSCP) and Joe McCormack (Citizens Advice Bureau). The presentation focused on the following: • The number of referrals dealt with by the CAB from October 2022 to March 2024, the number completed and the cost. • The training provided to Carers of West Dunbartonshire, Alzheimer’s and Scotland Pharmacists and planned training for District Nurses, Mental Health Organisations and Day care staff at Clydebank Health Centre. • Outlined ongoing concerns raised regarding the use of Power of Attorney. The presentation was followed by a short video which highlighted the personal benefits to one individual and his wife of implementing the Power of Attorney, using this project. The Chair thanked Mr McCormack and Ms Taylor for the informative presentation and highlighted the importance of sharing the importance of Power of Attorney wider and engaging with partners around the CPWD Management Board table with regard to this project. COMMUNITY JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP UPDATE A report was submitted by Lesley James, Head of Children’s Health, Care and Criminal Justice (Chief Social Worker – HSCP) providing an update regarding the above. The report detailed the highlights of activity and progress since the last meeting. After discussion and having heard Lesley James in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed to note the detailed update provided. FLOURISHING DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE A report was submitted by Peter Barry, Chief Officer, Housing and Employability providing an update on the work of the Flourishing Delivery and Improvement Group. After discussion and having heard Peter Barry in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed to note the detailed update provided. Page 7
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INDEPENDENT DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE A report was submitted by Fiona Taylor, Head of Health and Community Care providing an update on the work of the Independent Delivery and Improvement Group. After discussion and having heard Fiona Taylor in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed to note the detailed update provided. NURTURED DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE A report was submitted by Lesley James, Head of Children’s Health, Care and Criminal Justice (Chief Social Work Officer – HSCP), providing an update on the work of the Nurtured Delivery and Improvement Group. After discussion and having heard Lesley James in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed to note the detailed update provided. EMPOWERED DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE A report was submitted by Selina Ross, West Dunbartonshire CVS providing an update on the work of the Empowered Delivery and Improvement Group. After discussion and having heard Selina Ross in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed to note the detailed update provided. SAFE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT GROUP (DIG) UPDATE A report was submitted by Inspector Jonathan Harris, Police Scotland, providing an update on the work of the Safe Delivery and Improvement Group. After discussion and having heard Inspector Harris in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Board agreed to note the detailed update provided. DATE OF NEXT MEETING It was noted that the next meeting of the CPWD Management Board would be on Thursday, 15 August 2024 at 2.00 p.m. on MS Teams. The meeting closed at 4.08 p.m. Page 8
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Date Set Action Who Required by Date Status 16.11.2023 On conclusion of Action Plans all to be transferred onto Pentana with support from Performance and Strategy team Elaine Troup to Action February 2024 – will be completed by end of March 2024 Complete with the exception of Nurtured DIG 22.02.24 Poverty themed project: Working Group is established, with the Community Planning Partners, to develop ideas and promote the project. Report on the above to be provided to the next meeting of CPWD Management Board Elaine Troup + interested Community Planning partners Elaine Troup As soon as possible In progress 16.05.24 Circulation of recent report by Director of Public Health – outlining ‘Calls to action’ for West Dunbartonshire. Rebecca Campbell (NHS) Complete 16.05.24 Second CP event to be arranged. Overarching theme for CP events: ‘Mobilising Partners and Communities’: Amanda Graham/Elaine Troup + Community Planning partners As soon as possible. In progress Complete In Progress Outstanding ITEM 4 Page 9
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Potential theme for next event Mobilising Partners and Communities around employability, skills and training. Page 10
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Report by the Chief Executive Officer of West Dunbartonshire Council, Chair of the Community Planning Executive Group CPWD Management Board: 15 August 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Community Planning Executive Group 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to inform CPWD Board members of the discussion at the most recent Community Planning Executive Group (CPEG) meeting held on 22 July 2024. 2. Recommendations 2.1 CPWD is asked to note the content of Appendix One: Community Planning Executive Group Meeting Note and Actions 22 July 2024. 3. Background 5.1 The Community Planning Executive Group met on 22 April 2024. The group is chaired by the Council’s Chief Executive, and membership includes the five DIG leads and Community Planning Manager. The purpose of the group is to support CPWD and oversee improvement activity across the partnership. 4. Main Issues 4.1 The key discussion points and actions are noted in Appendix One: Community Planning Executive Group Meeting Note and Actions 22 July 2024. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no people implications. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 Failure to respond to challenges would risk delivery against policy priorities. ITEM 5 Page 11
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8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No actions are required as this is an update report. 9. Consultation 9.1 This report provides an update on ongoing activity. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 Progressing work as outlined in this report ensures CPWD can deliver on the outcomes set in the Local Outcome Improvement Plan. Peter Hessett Chair, Community Planning Executive Group Date: 25 July 2024 ________________________ Person to Contact: Amanda Graham, Chief Officer -Citizen, Culture, Facilities, amanda.graham@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix One: Community Planning Executive Group Meeting Note and Actions 22 July 2024. Background Papers: Previous reports to Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Management Board on Executive Group activity. Wards Affected: All Page 12
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Community Planning West Dunbartonshire Executive Group – Meeting Note and Actions Date: Monday 22 July 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 11:00 ___________________________________________________________________ Item 1. Welcome, introductions and apologies. In Attendance: Peter Hessett (Chair) (PH), Stephen Brooks (SB), Lesley James (LJ), Amanda Graham (AG), Apologies: Jonathan Harris (JH) attended CPEG meeting on 15 July 2. Note and action log of previous meeting • Agreed as an accurate record. • Nurtured DIG –Working to get action plan on Pentana. Action to carry over • Safe and Independent DIG – Now on Pentana • LJ and JH continuing to discuss Community Justice and reporting. Action progressing • Action: LJ will provide further update on Community Justice reporting and work with Police Scotland 3.1 DIG updates on Action Plans • Flourishing DIG – Staff and partners contributing well to delivery of plan. Action plan highlight report will be submitted for CPWD. Priorities around levelling up and regen - added in employability and contributions team making towards supporting regeneration. Business breakfasts introduced to promote work around net zero and foundation economy, working partnership colleagues across DIG o push forward priorities. Awaiting detail re future approach to Shared Prosperity Funding. • Empowered DIG – • Safe DIG – meeting w/c 15/7 and update on action plan will be provided for CPWD. ITEM 5 - APPENDIX 1 Page 13
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• Nurtured DIG – Work to be undertaken around Nurtured DIG and Integrated children’s service plan. Measures to be further developed. GIRFEC Lead post to be introduced to progress work across Nurtured DIG. Support needed to deliver on agenda and improve pace of progress. Community justice progressing well. Postholder now in place and progressing work, liaising with partners. • Independent DIG – Highlight report submitted for CPWD. Carried over to next meeting 3.2 Exception reporting: Nothing raised. 4. Proposed Approach for CPWD in 24/25. Recapped on discussion around potential pilot approach based on a geographic area. Recommendation on pilot area to be presented CPWD Management Board and rationale for neighbourhood selected provided, highlighting information on local issues. This will allow more opportunity for discussion on the challenge questions. Theme and host for second community planning event still to be confirmed. AG confirmed meeting arranged w/c 29/7 with Council colleagues and Liz Connolly (West College Scotland) around potential theme of employability, skills and training taking into account education, regeneration, net zero and economy. Action: Work on pilot approach progressing. Report to be brought to future CPWD (ET) Action: AG will feedback to CPEG members on second event following meeting on 30/7 5. CPWD Management Board Meeting feedback The group discussed potential theme for next CPWD meeting in August. AG to review previous minutes and themes. It was agreed at CPEG in April 2023 the following themes would be adopted for forthcoming CPWD meetings: • Sustainability (theme of CPWD meeting in August 2023) • Wellbeing (Whole family wellbeing theme of CPWD Nov 2023) • Empowered (Power of Attorney theme of CPWD June 2024) LJ raised whether there was an opportunity to provide a focus via CPWD on domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, work of ADP. Action - Further discussion to be arranged with AG, LJ, ET on domestic abuse and violence against women and role of CP. Action: Theme for future meeting to be discussed and confirmed (AG) 6. AOCB and Date of Next Meeting Meeting dates: • CPWD Pre Agenda – Thursday 25 July (MS Teams) • CPWD Board – Thursday, 15 August (MS Teams) Page 14
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• CPEG – Monday, 21 October (MS Teams) • CPWD event TBC No. Action Progress 2 Action – Nurtured DIG will be uploaded to Pentana. LJ will update at next meeting Action – LJ to provide update on joint working with JH on Criminal Justice. In progress In progress 4. Action – Report on pilot approach to future CPWD (ET) Action – AG to feedback to CPEG members on potential second event following meeting on 30/7 In progress In progress 5 Action - Theme for August CPWD meeting to be discussed and confirmed at CPWD pre- agenda. AG/PH Complete Page 15
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Management Board Meeting Community Planning Partnership Highlights and Issues Report FOR INFORMATION ONLY X FOR DECISION Name of Partnership Community Justice Partnership Date of report 04/07/2024 Name and email of lead contact Lesley.James@west-dunbarton.gov.uk 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting CJOIP CJ (Outcome Improvement Plan) The CJ outcome improvement plan was ratified at the May Community Justice Partnership with key outcomes focusing on: ➢ Arrest Referral Scheme ➢ Custody to community pathways ➢ Prevention and Early and Effective Intervention ➢ Women and Justice ➢ CARM/FRAME ➢ Authentic Voices ➢ Strengthening Diversion ➢ Caledonian Systems SNSAs are also being undertaken to inform work streams related to: ➢ Voluntary Throughcare ➢ Performance & Audit activity ➢ Pre/Post Sentencing ➢ Diversion Working groups have been established to support the CJP Outcome Improvement Activity: ➢ Arrest Referral Scheme. Group established and 1st multi-agency meeting held. CJ Co-ordinator has engaged with Police Scotland Targeted Operating Model (ToM) meetings to help support the national roll out of the scheme. ➢ Caledonian System. Group established and x2 multi-agency meetings held ➢ Custody to Community. Group established and x2 multi-agency meetings held ➢ Prevention & EEI. Group established and 1st multi-agency meeting held ➢ Authentic Voices. Group established and 1st multi-agency meeting held ITEM 6 Page 17
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➢ Women in Justice. Group established and 1st multi-agency meeting held The Women’s Safety and Support Service has partnered with SafeLives to undertake research into the experience of women in the justice service in WD. The research will seek to understand women who have experienced GBV and links to offending behaviour. The research findings will support future service provision and seek to improve the experience of women victims who come into conflict with the law. ➢ Community Sentences (pre-sentencing/post- sentencing) – initial meeting held to explore ToR and group membership. ➢ CARM/FRAME. Group established and 1st meeting held. This is a partnership approach between Children & Families and Justice S/W in preparation for the pending Care & Justice Act. Early Release of Prisoners Scheme The Emergency Release of prisoners began in June 2024 and justice and community justice partners have co-ordinated the preparation for WD residents returning to the local authority. All stakeholder partners have held emergency meetings to make sure that all risk is managed and that victims are protected. Justice services have liaised with victims services to ensure that no risk is hidden or missed as part of the early release scheme. This has been hugely successful and the sharing of information has made victims safer. Community Justice Scotland (CJS) Undertakings The Community Support Services Tool (CSST) is now live on the CJS website to help inform Sherriff’s sentencing decisions. A mirroring resource directory has also been created for justice staff so they are aware of what is available in the local authority – this will improve consistency and quality assurance in assessment reports for court. Training; Information & Awareness Raising Sessions; & Trauma Informed Practice There have been 2 information and awareness raising sessions held to inform stakeholder partners to raise the profile of Community Justice and the Caledonian System in WD. The CJ Co-ordinator has started TTT for trauma informed practice to ensure that all justice staff are strained to Trauma Skilled Level and develop trauma responsive competencies. DAAMH Intersectionality Training (Domestic Abuse, Addictions, and Metal Health) has been created and developed by the CJ Co-ordinator and The WSSS Team Manager. The pilot has been projected for the end of the year and will be offered to Justice and Addictions staff. Profile raising activity at CVS conference. Restorative Justice SACRO project manager has met with justice staff and referral pathways have been established. SACRO will report outcomes and impact to the CJP that will contribute to the annual report. Page 18
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Wider Strategic Partnership Working Community Justice and wider Justice Services have been working in partnership with the VAWGP – supporting training, MARAC activity 2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed Issues or risk will be identified and assessed in the Strategic Needs and Strengths Assessments and identified at working groups. These will be reported to the CJP in the first instance and escalated through governance procedures where appropriate. Management of issues/risk will be identified as working group activity unfolds. Uncertainty around budgets and finance are an ongoing risk for all justice activity. These risks will be managed through the appropriate governance structures. There is a minimal national budget to delivery voluntary throughcare services – this will have an impact for the locality – once budgets are confirmed support will be required. 3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting Progress reporting update from all working groups and wider activity. 4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? To support the CJP to deliver locally on the ‘National Strategy for Community Justice’ at a local level. To support the CJP with the uncertainty (nationally) regarding funding and budgets to support the local delivery of the strategy. The DIG will be required to identify funding to deliver the local CJOIP and associated activities. 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share WD Community Justice delivered input at the CVS Conference. This was very well received and links were made between CJ and the importance of the third sector to support justice service users in their rehabilitation. https://wdcvs.com/success-story/making-connections-conference-2024/ The ToR for the ARS has been requested nationally – the WD model has attracted national attention and has been praised for its co-ordinated approach. Page 19
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CJS is interested in the SCARO RJ pilot in WD and are keen to follow the pilot and take learning in regard to the National RJ roll out. They have requested to partner with WD to better understand RJ. Page 20
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Management Board Meeting Development and Improvement Groups (DIGs): Highlights and Issues Report FOR INFORMATION ONLY X FOR DECISION Name of DIG Flourishing Delivery and Improvement Group (DIG). Date of report Aug 2024 Name and email of lead contact Peter Barry 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting Regeneration Dumbarton Levelling Up Programme • Glencairn House works underway • Connecting Dumbarton complete • Planning Permission in Principle application submitted for the Artizan Redevelopment Masterplan. • Planning application submitted for Phase 1 works • Tender for Phase 1 works due out in July. • Demolition of units to rear expected to commence shortly, with essential Scottish Water diversion works happening concurrently. Town Centre • Shared Prosperity Funded shopfront improvement grants have been rolled out to Dumbarton. We have received 5 applications and had a number of enquiries. Alexandria • Restoration of Smollett Fountain complete inclusive of the feature lighting. • Ballot on Business Improvement District, initiated by Alexandria Traders, proposed to take place in November. ITEM 8 Page 21
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• 15 Shared Prosperity Funded shopfront improvement grants applications approved and (mostly) completed • Designs for Alexander Street are progressing to Stage 3, following the second round of public consultations. • Procurement ongoing for a design team to develop and deliver Mitchell Way public realm improvements. Clydebank Queens Quay District Heating Network • Legal and commercial discussions regarding the Golden Jubilee Hospital connection ongoing • New connections 46 Clydebank Housing Association flats on Dumbarton Road complete. Town Centre • Planning application for the Clydebank Canal-side Activities Centre will be considered by the August Planning Committee. • Town Board established for UK Government Long Term Plan for Towns, with Liz Connolly appointed as Chair; 2 meetings held • Public consultations to be held in the Clydebank Shopping Centre at the end of July • Long -term Plan and 3 year Investment Plan being prepared for reporting to the Town Board in August. • Shared Prosperity Funded shopfront improvement grants have been rolled out to Clydebank. We have received 4 applications and had a number of enquiries. Exxon • Planning permission approved. • Some delays in signing the contract for the construction work mainly due to a longer remediation programme by Exxon’s contractor. • Stage 2 application for Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund was submitted but Scottish Government have paused decisions on this Fund due to wider constraints on capital funding. Scottish Marine Technology Park • Council officers supported Malin Group and Strathclyde University with their Stage 2 bid to the new City Region Investment Zone. Following initial analysis of Stage 2 bids by the City Region and a Strategic Assessment Group, the City Region has recommended to UK and Scottish Government that the Investment Zone should have an Advanced Manufacturing and Precision Engineering focus. This is good news for SMTP; the next steps will be confirmation from new UK Government that Investment Zones will be continued, and then feedback is expected on individual bids. • Planning Permission in Principle for SMTP now approved Page 22
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Business Support • During the first quarter (April- June), 47 clients were provided with assistance through Business Gateway to start-up in business.(quarterly target 45) • Applications continue to be received for the business grants funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The grants available include a Recovery & Growth grant, Early Stage Growth grant, Working Towards Net Zero grant & Enhancing West Dunbartonshire’s Tourism Events & Attractions grant. • Business Support team in partnership with Procurement colleagues attended the Supplier Development Programme’s Meet the Buyer 2024 event on 5th June at Hampden Park to promote WDC tender opportunities. • We continue to work in partnership with Glasgow City Region and Strathclyde University to provide businesses with green business advice through the development of carbon baseline assessments. This support is funded through UK Shared Prosperity Fund. To date, 5 businesses have been referred for a carbon baseline assessment. • A Green Skills Business Training Grant is being developed to assist local businesses to improve their green skills. This grant will provide a financial contribution to assist businesses to upskill their staff and/or diversify to provide additional services related to green technologies such as:- • Solar Photovoltaic (PV) • Electric Vehicle Charging • Solar Thermal Systems • Ground & Air Source Heat Pumps • External Wall Insulation Employability/Learning/Income Maximisation There were several challenges facing employability service providers as we made the transition into the new financial year. Most notable was the Scottish Government’s delay in making the full ‘No One Left Behind’ (NOLB) grant award. An award of 25% of the grant was made in April/May this made it difficult to plan service provision for the full year. However, in response, and to assist service providers manage their expectations, the Working4U team pulled together all resources that were available for specialist employability provision and ran a grant application in May/June. Through this process we have awarded approximately £742,000 for specialist provision that meets the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and No One Left Behind requirements. In addition to maintaining the required case managed support (Working4U staff), we awarded grants to 14 proposals and as a result our employability service provision is clearly focussed on our target groups and supporting them to progress towards employment: • 32% of the funding went to organisations providing support for economically inactive/all age residents. Page 23
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• 31% went to specialist support for disabled people, including support for people experiencing mental health issues. • 15% was invested in support for young people. • 11% is focussing on families likely to be affected by disadvantage/poverty. • 7% of the funding was invested in supporting people in the community justice system. In addition, we provided funds to support ESOL in the workplace and specific training for emerging opportunities (intro to mechanics). We have supported ‘Project Search’ and this will be delivered in partnership between Education Services and Working4U, placing a focus on supporting neurodiverse young people making the transition from school. We have also invested in the ‘TogetherAll’ programme. This provides access to well being support tools and resources, assisting people by providing access to supported and self- directed mental health support. Togetherall. We have subsequently received notification of the full NOLB funding. Given the reach of current service provision our focus for this will be supporting the employability skills among parents in families most likely to be affected by poverty. As such we have established a comprehensive set of supports that are focussed on those most in need in a way that’s consistent with WDCPP guiding principle of promoting equality/tackling inequality. In the first quarter of the financial year (24/25) our learning and employability services have achieved the following outcomes: Name Q1 2024/25 Value Target Total number of local people being supported through apprenticeships 200 174 Number of new employers supported by W4U 34 20 Number of local people entering employment through Working 4U 131 104 Number of local people entering education or training 243 162 Number of local people gaining a full qualification 303 228 The teams have surpassed their anticipated target for the quarter and are on track to achieve their annual targets. In addition to maximising access to opportunity and income from employment, the Working4U team has supported residents to maximise income from benefits and reduce costs by managing debt. Name Q1 2024/25 Value Target Total Value (£) of Income Generated £2,785,087 £1,300,000 Value (£) of debt managed £358,210 £300,000 The teams have surpassed their anticipated outcomes for the quarter and are on track to achieve the annual targets. Page 24
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2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed Regeneration Inflation and rising costs are a challenge in project delivery. We are looking at adjusting scope to make projects affordable, or seeking additional funding where possible. Some government grant schemes have been suspended or reduced which limits funding for future projects. Tight timescales associated with external funding pose a challenge to project delivery. We are seeking support from external consultants where appropriate, and work collaboratively with other teams to identify solutions. Business Support The main risk for the Business Support team is their reliance on the continuation of funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which provides funding to support staff costs and business support interventions. The team will continue to engage with UK Government through the SLAED group and will continue to explore any other relevant sources of funding. Employability The risks for the employability service centres on the ability to secure reliable external training providers capable of delivering services in the local area. We are managing this by providing each grant recipient with a key contact and providing them with the opportunity to identify delivery challenges at an early stage. Additional risks centre on the continuation of funding for employability service provision. We will continue to review the operating environment to identify potential sources of grant income and we will remain in dialogue with both the UK and Scottish Government about the continuation of UK Shared Prosperity Funds and No One Left behind Funds. 3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting Regeneration • Alexandria, Mitchell Way improvements – design team appointed • Clydebank, Activity Centre – planning permission granted. Delivery strategy confirmed. • Clydebank Town Centre – long term Plan approved by the Town Board • Dumbarton, Artizan – demolition contract underway Page 25
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• Dumbarton, Artizan – contractor for the Phase 1 works appointed • Exxon Infrastructure project contract signed • Decision on Glasgow City Region Investment Zone expected to be made by new UK Government . Business Support • Increase the number of businesses referred to Strathclyde University to receive carbon baseline assessments. • On-going promotion of the business support interventions within the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. • Finalise the application process and eligibility criteria for the new Green Skills Business Training Grant. • Continue to provide Business Gateway advisory service to start-up and growth businesses. Employability Over the course of the second financial quarter we will finalise our second grant opportunity and monitor delivery of funded services and continue to make progress towards our annual outcomes. We will also consolidate our support for vulnerable groups through the development of a range of programmes. An example of this would include our support of young people by building on the success of previous years programmes such as Thrive (see case study attached below). While mindful of the need to promote zero carbon and the green economy, we are also aware of the need to support our service users into jobs in the foundation economy. This means consolidating our employer outreach and focussing on supporting people to apply for existing vacancies. We will develop this approach through partnership working similar to the work we are carrying out with ‘Crossreach’. (See case study attached). 4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? Placemaking Good placemaking will continue to underpin the regeneration, development and improvement work in the town centres as we aim to align funding and resources, with Council, DIG partners and external funding, to achieve our ambitions. Business Support The on-going commitment and support from the community partners will help to maximise the impacts of the business support activity being developed and Page 26
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implemented through the Flourishing DIG. This will assist with reinforcing our efforts to develop a strong local economy that will provide access to opportunity for all in West Dunbartonshire. Employability We will continue to deliver the NOLB, Parental Employability support programmes and UK Shared prosperity activity. We will continue to work in partnership through the Adult Learning Partnership and local employability partnership. We ask the partners to continue with their contribution to the local employability group by attending or sending representation where appropriate to the strategic group; the creative design group (service providers) and the frontline community of interest. These groups are making a positive contribution to identifying and addressing challenges in West Dunbartonshire. 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share Innova Nanojet Technologies Ltd West Dunbartonshire are to benefit from a new inward investor Innova Nanojet Technologies Ltd. The company provide air purification and disinfection technologies and have secured a grant of £1.5 million from Scottish Enterprise to contribute towards almost £9 million company investment. This will be the company’s first manufacturing facility in Scotland and aims to create 195 new jobs in West Dunbartonshire. The company are being supported by both the Council’s Business Support team and Employability team who are working closely with colleagues in Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland to build a strong relationship with the company. Innova Nanojet Technologies provides products based on ground-breaking NanoJet platform technologies, capable of spraying trillions of supersonic and nanosized Page 27
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droplets to eliminate airborne contaminants and viruses using only water, offering a quick, sustainable, and cost-effective solution. The company’s technologies have applications across major industries, including personal and public health, agriculture, food, housing, commercial buildings, transportation, social infrastructure, power generation, national security, and public safety. Working4U Business Breakfast - Supporting the Green Economy In 2023/24 Working4U supported green sector employers to fill 25 vacancies, roles included a Net Zero Coordinator, Loft insulation Installer and Recycling Operative. We are reinforcing our achievements this year and used a Businesses Breakfast to make employers/business aware of our plans and the available support and to launch our new suite of employer funding packages and supports. The Business Breakfast took place on Thursday 27th June. This was a joint event with Business Gateway on hand to provide additional advice and guidance on business funding and to build partnerships with new employers. This was a successful event with over 50 people in attendance. This included representation from the private, public and third sector including employers in construction, care, youth work, manufacturing, and retail. Over the course of the event, we provided information about a £4,000 employment support grant that is designed to create new vacancies for local unemployed people. Our aim is to support business and help those unemployed and most in need of support to secure access to opportunities. We also informed employers of our focus on the ‘green economy’; employers in this sector receiving additional funding to support their recruitment. Attendees also heard of our new Family Prosperity Job Enhancement scheme which aims to help in work progression for parents affected by poverty. This would consist of additional in-work training and support to maximise their income through increased responsibility and wages. Finally, West Dunbartonshire Council social benefits contracts were highlighted as a source of support for local business. Third sector organisations were made aware of the benefits and how they could access donations for community-based projects, while business support could be sought by all employers. Employers reported that the event was a useful opportunity to expand their network; build meaningful connections; develop collaborations; and find out about new business opportunities. Subsequently within weeks of the event, three people have been recruited to local businesses through recruitment incentives with several more in the pipeline within a range of employers. The Working4U team is also currently supporting recruitment for two ‘green jobs’ with ‘Enviro Windows’. Page 28
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Case Study 1 WORKING4 U - THRIVE - SUPPORTING VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE The 'Thrive' programme is a 12-week personal development initiative for young people aged 16-24 disengaged from education or mainstream support. Thrive targets young people facing barriers to opportunity. Barriers may include: lack of qualifications, mental health issues, and low confidence. It offers personalised support and practical help, ensuring participants work towards their goals at their own pace. The Working4U team at West Dunbartonshire Council receives a high volume of referrals from a wide referral source such as social work, SDS, DWP, senior phase and third sector support agencies. Our aim is to build confidence, motivation, and employability skills through one-on-one sessions and group activities. Participants engage in skills challenges, volunteer, and receive employability support to move into positive destinations such as employment, training, or further education. Participants can access a training allowance of £40 weekly for their involvement. Through the programme's comprehensive support framework, that includes the provision of laptops, access to counselling support, and payment of travel expenses we address both practical and structural barriers to development. As a result of our understanding of need the Working4U Thrive team developed the SQA Personal Development Award (PDA) in the latter part of 2023/24. This is now offered alongside Youth Scotland’s Hi5 awards and Saltire Volunteering awards. As a result of its introduction, 34 young people achieved a Personal Development Award (PDA). Our intention this year is to replicate the programme and surpass the outcomes. Evaluation and Results In 2023/24, 82 young people participated in Thrive, with 83% progressing to positive destinations. Participants report increased confidence, motivation, and communication skills, often achieving their first qualifications. Thrive’s impact since its launch in 20/21 is reflected in the increased participation rates in West Dunbartonshire, rising from 90.8% in 2021 to 93.0% in 2023. Testimonials from participants highlight the programme's positive impact on social connections and confidence, underscoring its effectiveness in fostering a sense of belonging and personal growth. Thrive Results 23/24 Total Young People 67 Page 29
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Entered Employment 16 Entered Modern Apprenticeship 6 Entered Further Education 26 (+8 pending August Start) Receiving further support 11 Case Study 2 WORKING4U AND CROSSREACH – SUPPORTING THE FOUNDATION ECONOMY Working4U will collaborate with CrossReach to provide unemployed clients access to job opportunities within CrossReach's diverse social care services. This partnership aims to establish a robust framework that helps individuals overcome employment barriers and thrive in the foundation economy, particularly in the care sector. Working4U currently has 97 people aspiring to work in this field. About CrossReach - CrossReach, the social care arm of the Church of Scotland and offers a wide range of services across Scotland. These services include: • Children and Family Services: Residential care, fostering, adoption services, counselling, and support for families in crisis. • Adult Care Services: Support for individuals with substance misuse issues, mental health challenges, homelessness, and learning disabilities. • Older People Services: Residential and nursing care, dementia services, and support for older adults living at home. Integrated Support Programmes • Joint Initiatives: Develop initiatives that combine CrossReach’s social care expertise with Working4U’s job placement and skills training programmes s. • Holistic Support: Provide comprehensive support packages addressing both social care needs and employability skills, ensuring participants are job-ready and capable of sustaining employment. Training and Apprenticeships • Sector-Specific Training: Offer training programmes tailored to the foundation economy sectors, utilising CrossReach’s experience in social care to deliver relevant skills and qualifications. • Apprenticeship Opportunities: Explore Modern and Foundation apprenticeship schemes within CrossReach’s services, offering hands-on experience and pathways to employment in social care and related fields. Mentorship and Counselling Page 30
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• Mentorship Programs: Implement mentorship programs where experienced CrossReach staff guide and support individuals through their employment journey. • Counselling Services: Working4U will provide counselling and mental health support through the Togetherall platform to help individuals overcome personal barriers to employment. The partnership between Working4U and CrossReach offers numerous benefits. By combining CrossReach’s expertise in social care with Working4U’s employability services, we will create a comprehensive support system. This will include establishing a robust referral system to ensure individuals receive timely and appropriate support from both organisations. This joint effort increases reach, allowing them to assist a broader audience, particularly those most vulnerable and in need of both social and economic support. Furthermore, by providing holistic support we can ensure that individuals not only secure jobs but also sustain long-term employment. Page 31
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Management Board Meeting Development and Improvement Groups (DIGs): Highlights and Issues Report FOR INFORMATION ONLY x FOR DECISION Name of DIG Independent DIG Date of report Update report Name and email of lead contact Fiona Taylor, Head of Health and Community Care Fiona.taylor2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting Date set for POA session (July 2024) with Older People Mental Health Service to broaden pathway to mental health (Dementia post diagnostic support pathway), plan to include Link Workers from Alzheimer Scotland. Discussions with 3rd Sector organisation in West Dunbartonshire on POA to raise awareness of POA to their service users encouraging joint working and shared goals. Collaborative working between Carers of West Dunbartonshire and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to support people to live at home independently continues. 2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed Attendance remains variable by non HSCP staff - reminders have been sent to encourage attendance / send deputy. 3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting To engage with key community groups around potential engagement work in relation to what matters to them in terms of health and social needs. Progress work collaboratively with Carers of West Dunbartonshire on the Short Breaks Policy and Carer Champions, new Carers Liaison Officer starting with the HSCP in August 2024. ITEM 9 Page 33
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4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? Identify staff groups to attend PoA awareness sessions to develop an informed workforce. Identify key community forums to initiate engagement opportunities on what matters to them to maximise independent and healthy living. 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share Page 34
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Management Board Meeting Development and Improvement Groups (DIGs): Highlights and Issues Report FOR INFORMATION ONLY X FOR DECISION Name of DIG Empowered Date of report 19 July 2024 Name and email of lead contact Selina Ross selina@wdcvs.com 1 Highlights of activity and progress since last meeting Highlights to draw to the attention of the Board are: Walk Friendly West Dunbartonshire The aim to expand the span of available health walks to ensure some degree of provision across the authority area has been achieved, reflecting an increased level of interest from both providers and walkers. The provider forum continues to meet quarterly and will looking to develop a number of shared promotions across the coming year, to ensure increased awareness. A programme of cascade training for new walk leaders will be delivered quarterly. Volunteering Strategy The InVOLve Forum has met to finalise its priorities for the coming year. These have been agreed as: • Increasing the percentage of Volunteer Involving Organisations who provide travel expenses from 50% to 75%. This will involve the offer of additional funding support surgeries and review of volunteering policies. • Support for the roll-out of the new PVG legislation requirements. An initial workshop session was delivered by Disclosure Scotland at the Third Sector conference held in June. Additional sessions will be organised as required. • A refreshed volunteer management skills development programme will be launched in September/October 2024. This is underpinned by the findings of the recently completed Training Needs Analysis. These activities will be added to the 2024/5 refresh of the Empowered DIG action plan. Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Year 4 funding of £263,000 has been received from Scottish Government and the fund will open on 30th September 2024. The delivery partnership group has been extended to ensure wider community planning partner involvement, and will meet at the end of July to confirm final arrangements. ITEM 11 Page 35
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2 Outline of any issues/risks and how these are being managed No current issues or risks to report. 3 Outline of the main outputs expected before next meeting The 24/25 action plan will have been completed and presented to the Management Board for approval. 4 What are your requirements of partners in the Community Planning Management Board to achieve the outcomes of the DIG? No current requests 5 Please outline any good news story you wish to share Page 36