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Argyll and Bute Council · 3 September 2024
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Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal Agus Bhòid Executive Director: Douglas Hendry Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 27 August 2024 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE will be held ON A HYBRID BASIS IN FYNE HOMES BOARDROOM, 11 VICTORIA STREET, ROTHESAY AND BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 at 10:30 AM, which you are requested to attend. Douglas Hendry Executive Director BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. MINUTES (a) Bute and Cowal Area Committee - 4 June 2024 (Pages 3 - 10) (b) Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group - 13 August 2024 (Pages 11 - 18) (c) Cowal Transport Forum - 18 June 2024 (Pages 19 - 26) 4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 5. AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ1 2024/25 (Pages 27 - 64) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services 6. ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE (Pages 65 - 68) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services 7. RECYCLING AND RECOVERY PERFORMANCE (Pages 69 - 76) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services 8. DUNOON TO HUNTERS QUAY ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE : CONCEPT DESIGN AND FUTURE EXTERNAL FUNDING (Pages 77 - 86) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth 9. CHARTS (ARGYLL AND THE ISLES) (Pages 87 - 96) Presentation by Vice Chair of the Cultural Heritage and Arts Assembly for the Argyll Public Document Pack
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and Isles REPORT FOR NOTING 10. DRAFT BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN (Pages 97 - 100) Bute and Cowal Area Committee Councillor Gordon Blair (Chair) Councillor Audrey Forrest Councillor Daniel Hampsey Councillor Reeni Kennedy-Boyle (Vice-Chair) Councillor Liz McCabe Councillor Yvonne McNeilly Councillor Ross Moreland Councillor William Sinclair Councillor Peter Wallace Contact: Julieann Small, Democratic Services Assistant - 01546 604043
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE HELD ON A HYBRID BASIS IN THE QUEEN'S HALL, DUNOON AND BY MICROSOFT TEAMS ON TUESDAY, 4 JUNE 2024 Present: Councillor Gordon Blair (Chair) Councillor Daniel Hampsey Councillor Reeni Kennedy-Boyle Councillor Liz McCabe Councillor Ross Moreland Councillor Peter Wallace Attending: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager David Mitchell, Head Teacher, Dunoon Grammar School Louise Nicol, Head Teacher, Rothesay Joint Campus Suzanne Mason, Engagement and Communities Lead David Hagerty, Community Development Officer Mark Calder, Project Manager 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Audrey Forrest, Yvonne McNeilly and William Sinclair. The Chair shared his appreciation of the work that Councillor McCabe had done as the previous Chair of the Area Committee. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Peter Wallace declared a non-financial interest in relation to item 9 of the agenda (Supporting Communities Fund 2024/25) on the basis that he knew one of the applicants. He advised that he did not consider the connection to be significant and as such would remain in the meeting and take part in discussion and decision on this item. 3. MINUTES (a) Bute and Cowal Area Committee - 5 March 2024 The Minute of the meeting of the Bute and Cowal Area Committee, held on 5 March 2024 was approved as a correct record. (b) Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group - 30 April 2024 The Minute of the meeting of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group, held on 30 April 2024 was noted. (c) Cowal Transport Forum - 18 March 2024 The Minute of the meeting of the Cowal Transport Forum, held on 18 March 2024 was noted. Page 3 Agenda Item 3a
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4. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Gillian Frew The Committee Manager read out the below question submitted by Gillian Frew: The sunny weather this weekend brought out an increase in bikers who seemed to take great joy in revving their engines as they speed far in excess of the speed limit past the park. I also wonder if a FOI to the police as to how many speed checks they have carried out in the last year at that particular postcode would assist? I don't believe there is enough pro- activity in this regard but as primary initial email states this would only ever be a temporary panacea not a full time solution. The Committee Manager advised that he had passed Ms Frew’s concerns to Police Scotland who confirmed that they have passed the matter onto the Roads Policing Department to make them aware of the issue and further advised that speed checks do not always get recorded so they cannot provide specific detail on how often they are carried out or when they have been undertaken. The Committee Manager advised that should he receive further information from Police Scotland that he would pass this to Ms Frew and the Area Committee for information. Having noted that there were members of the public in attendance, the Chair invited them to submit any questions they may have. Keith Wood Question 1 Mr Wood advised that Ardentinny Community Council are currently paying for the upkeep and cleaning of Ardentinny public toilets which is costing the Community Council £140- £180 a month and that they are really struggling with the funding for this and asked what support the Area Committee could provide in this regard?. The Chair advised that he would discuss and take this the matter forward at a Business Day with Officers. The Committee Manager advised that he would send Mr Wood a link to the Grants and Funding portal on the Council’s website which includes information on available external funding. Question 2 Mr Wood highlighted that the Ardentinny community are desperate for a late bus service, similar to what was available before covid. He advised that residents would like to be able to travel into town and support local businesses in the evening but due to the lack of a suitable bus service this was not possible. The Chair advised that Kilmun Community Council had raised this matter at the Cowal Transport Forum previously. Page 4
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Councillor Hampsey advised that should he be re-appointed as the Chair of the Cowal Transport that he would continue to pick up on the request for a late bus service within this locality. David Eaglesham Mr Eaglesham highlighted that the plans for the Argyll Rally are concerning many residents who live along the B866 who will be inconvenienced by the event as they will be unable to leave their homes on the Friday evening as well the Saturday. Mr Eaglesham advised that local residents have not been consulted or asked about the inconvenience that the Rally would cause. Mr Eaglesham asked the Committee, who in the Council is authorised to approve Traffic Regulation Orders and what consultations have been undertaken with Community Councils or Local residents. Mr Eaglesham highlighted that there are many holiday home owners along the B866 who have had to part refund bookings for their holiday lets due to their visitors unable to leave the property with some having to delay the arrival time as cleaners also cannot get to the property as well as Royal Mail being unable to deliver post. The Chair advised that the Argyll Rally organisers had circulated communications as they had done in previous years to local residents advising what was planned. Councillor Moreland advised that the Rally organisers hold meetings every second Monday with Community Councils and that either he or one of the other members in the ward try to attend these meetings. Councillor Moreland further advised that most Community Councils are supportive of the Rally and that there has not been many objections and that Traffic Regulation Orders are operational matters and do not include Elected Members input. The Chair advised that, going forward, discussions would be had with the organisers of Argyll Rally at a Business Day in the autumn time with interested parties welcome to attend. 5. ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORTS (a) Dunoon Grammar School The Committee heard from Mr Mitchell, Head Teacher of Dunoon Grammar School, who picked out some highlights from the school report which had been provided to Members. The report included information in relation to S3 attainment of Curriculum for Excellence levels in literacy and numeracy and Gaelic; the pass rates of National qualifications and the Insight data. Information in relation to wider achievement qualifications; equity and attainment and Pupil Equity Funding was also provided. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report and information provided. Page 5
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(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education, dated 4 June 2024, submitted) (b) Rothesay Joint Campus The Committee heard from Ms Nicol, Head Teacher of Rothesay Joint Campus, who picked out some highlights from the school report which had been provided to Members. The report included information in relation to S3 attainment of Curriculum for Excellence levels in literacy and numeracy; the pass rates of National qualifications and the Insight data. Information in relation to wider achievement qualifications; equity and attainment and Pupil Equity Funding was also provided. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee noted and considered the contents of the report and information provided. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education, dated 4 June 2024, submitted) 6. AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ4 2023/24 The Committee gave consideration to the Area Performance Report for financial quarter 4 of 2023/24 (January to March 2024) which illustrated the agreed performance measures for this period. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee noted and considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services, dated 15 May 2024, submitted) 7. ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP PERFORMANCE REPORTS - FQ3 AND FQ4 2023/24 Consideration was given to the Health and Social Care Partnership Performance Reports for financial quarter 3 and 4 of 2023/24. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee considered and noted the Performance Reports for financial quarter 3 and 4 of 2023/24. (Reference: Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, submitted) 8. ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided links to the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure Services. Page 6
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Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated May 2024, submitted) 9. SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND 2024/25 Consideration was given to a report which detailed recommendations for the award of the Council’s Supporting Communities Fund (SCF) for the 2024/25 round of funding that had been made available for distribution by Council to organisations in the Bute and Cowal area. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee agreed that the 17 applications, marked as ‘Award’ and ‘Partial Award’ within Appendix 1 of the report, are awarded funding from the Supporting Communities Fund Budget totalling £30,176.69, as follows: Ref Applicant Recommendation Amount Requested Recommended Award 2024/25 1 Isle of Bute Resilience Award £ 2,500.00 £ 2,500.00 2 Crossroads Caring for Carers B&C SCIO Award £ 2,500.00 £ 2,500.00 3 Heartstart Argyll Award £ 2,450.00 £ 2,450.00 4 Castle House Museum Award £ 2,500.00 £ 2,500.00 5 Waterbaby Arts Award £ 2,448.00 £ 2,448.00 6 Scenic Sandbank Award £ 2,460.00 £ 2,460.00 7 Cairndow Community Council Award £ 350.00 £ 350.00 8 Strachur and District Youth Drama Award £ 2,500.00 £ 2,500.00 9 Bute Advice Centre Award £ 2,500.00 £ 2,500.00 10 Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust Award £ 2,498.00 £ 2,498.00 11 Patchwork Nursery Award £ 1,000.00 £ 1,000.00 12 Tignabruich District Development Trust (1) Award £ 400.00 £ 400.00 13 Bute Community Forest Award £ 2,500.00 £ 2,500.00 14 Live Music Now Scotland Award £ 614.25 £ 614.25 15 Cormonachan Community Woodlands Ltd Award £ 963.00 £ 963.00 16 Cairndow Village Hall Partial award £ 1,450.00 £ 996.72 17 Youth Stuff Partial award £ 2,222.37 £ 996.72 18 Argyll Talking Newspaper No award £ 666.66 £ - 19 Argyll & Bute CAB No award £ 2,500.00 £ - 20 Lochgoilhead Bowling Club No award £ 1,975.00 £ - 21 Wild Goilers No award £ 1,436.00 £ - 22 Hunter's Quay Community Council No award £ 1,340.00 £ - 23 Lochgoil Comm Council No award £ 2,088.00 £ - 24 Rothesay Pipe Band No award £ 2,500.00 £ - Page 7
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Ref Applicant Recommendation Amount Requested Recommended Award 2024/25 25 Kyles of Bute Golf Club No award £ 1,950.00 £ - 26 Cowal Choral Club No award £ 2,500.00 £ - 27 Bute Shinty Club No award £ 1,000.00 £ - 28 Argyll FM No award £ 833.33 £ - 29 Tignabruich District Development Trust (2) No award £ 2,000.00 £ - 30 Bute Community Bands No award £ 2,500.00 £ - 31 Cowal Walking Festival Association No award £ 2,500.00 £ - 32 Dunoon Community Shed No award £ 2,500.00 £ - (Reference: Report by Chief Executive, dated 4 June 2024, submitted) 10. APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS A report asking the Committee to consider making appointments to a number of local bodies/organisations within the Bute and Cowal area was considered. Decision The Committee agreed to make the following appointments: Organisation Elected Member Bute and Cowal Locality Planning Group Councillor Daniel Hampsey Cruach Mor Windfarm Trust Councillor William Sinclair Clachan Flats Windfarm Trust Councillor Gordon Blair Cowal Transport Forum Councillor Daniel Hampsey Historic Kilmun/Argyll Mausoleum Councillor Ross Moreland Benmore and Kilmun Community Development Trust Councillor Gordon Blair Rothesay Pavilion Charity Councillor Reeni Kennedy-Boyle Gourock-Dunoon Infrastructure and Vessels Project – Reference Group Councillor Ross Moreland Page 8
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Dunoon Community Development Trust Councillor Audrey Forrest - subject to her acceptance. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 13 May 2024, submitted) 11. CRUACH MOR AND CLACHAN FLATS WIND FARM TRUSTS A report providing an update on the work undertaken by the wind farm trusts set up at both Cruach Mhor (Glendaruel) and Clachan Flats (Cairndow) in accordance with consented developments was before the Committee for information. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support, dated May 2024, submitted) 12. DRAFT BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN The Bute and Cowal Area Committee workplan was before members for information. Decision The Bute and Cowal Committee noted the contents of the workplan. (Reference: Bute and Cowal Area Committee workplan, dated 4 June 2024) Page 9
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BUTE AND COWAL COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP HELD BY MICROSOFT TEAMS ON TUESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2024 Present: Jean Moffatt, Bute Community Council (Chair) Reeni Kennedy-Boyle, Fyne Futures Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council John McLuckie, Partnerships Lead - Community Planning, Argyll and Bute Council Ailie Law, Community Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Amie Dow, Community Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Kevin Grant, Senior Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Councillor Gordon Blair Councillor Peter Wallace Ross McDougall, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Rhona Altin, UHI Argyll Ann Campbell, Dunoon Community Development Trust Jennifer Dryden Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Olena Mishanina, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Lucy Sumsion, NFU Scotland Chief Inspector Allan Dickson, Police Scotland Rhyddian Knight, Friends of Glenan Wood Melony MacLean, ACHA John Glen, Bute BID Dorothy McDonald, Bute BID John Parker, Sandbank Community Development Trust Thomas McCowan, Dunoon Community Council Attending: Councillor William Sinclair Hugh O’Neill, Network and Standards Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Rachel McGruer, Scottish Government Place Director Takki Sulaiman, Argyll and Bute TSI Nikki Brown, Bute Community Forrest Andrew Galloway, Local Democracy Reporter, Argyll and Bute 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and general introductions were made. Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of: Councillor Ross Moreland; Councillor Audrey Forrest; Dee James, Bute and Cowal Living Well Network; Sergeant Sophie Marshall, Police Scotland; Rhona Grant, Community Learning Services, Live Argyll; Janis Marshall Reilly, Argyll and Bute TSI; Susan MacRae, Skills Development Scotland; and Becky Hothersall, The Poverty Alliance; Page 11 Agenda Item 3b
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2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. MINUTE OF THE BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, HELD ON TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2024 The Minute of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group meeting held on Tuesday 30 April 2024 was approved as a correct record. 4. ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP (a) Partner Update - Public Health Consideration was given to a public health update from Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership’s Public Health Team on the ongoing wellbeing and prevention activities overseen and delivered by them in Argyll and Bute. The update provided information on the positive outcomes from the evaluation of the Community Link Working Service in Argyll and Bute; Suicide Prevention Activity aimed at providing resources needed to understand and improve mental health and understanding and preventing suicide; World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September; and the Art of hosting at The Living Well Programme. The update also provided information on alcohol and drug prevention and early intervention; families affected by alcohol and drugs; medically assisted treatment standards; The Argyll and Bute Mat 8 Group and recovery orientated systems of care. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Report by Health Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership and Alcohol and Drug Partnership Coordinator, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, submitted) (b) Community Link Working (CLW) in Argyll and Bute The Group gave consideration to a presentation on Community Link Working. The presentation highlighted that Community Link Working is part of Modernising Primary Care and that Community Link Workers follow a social prescribing model. Community Link Workers are embedded in GP Practises and aim to address socio- economic and person circumstances that affect health and wellbeing to improve the outcomes for patients and reduce pressure of GP’s time. The presentation also provided information on the Argyll and Bute Model; the Argyll and Bute Impact; and client feedback. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report and Presentation by Public Health Team, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, submitted) Page 12
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(c) Analogue to Digital Switchover and Telecare Update Consideration was given to an update in relation to the Analogue to Digital Telecare Switchover. It was highlighted that all telephone lines within the UK are migrating from analogue lines to digital ones and that the deadline for this is June 2025 with this being led by industry (the telephone providers). As a consequence of this Telecare requires to switch analogue devices to ones that are compatible with a digital telephone line (broadband) or which operate over the mobile signal. It was highlighted that there is a programme to swap over all analogue units with digital ones and that it was currently being rolled out and that the Telecare team are continuing to focus on those who have already moved onto a digital line and those who live in areas of very good mobile signal. It was noted that 46.5% of all clients in Argyll and Bute currently have a digitally capable telecare device and that if people do transfer to a digital line but live in an area with no mobile signal, that they have a work-around solution that enables them to still have telecare whilst they are awaiting connection via broadband/the digital line. It was advised that the Telecare team will continue to support both analogue and digital telecare devices for as long as required and will not be insisting that people have to be on a digital line in order to receive telecare if they still have an analogue line in their property. Councillor Sinclair highlighted his concerns for what would happen should there be a power outage, advising that previously with an analogue system you could plug in an older type of phone and it would work. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group: 1. considered and noted the information provided; and 2. noted that in the absence of a representative from the Technology Enabled Care Team, any questions could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any responses circulated to the Group. (Reference: Report by TEC Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, submitted) 5. A815 SANDBANK COMMUNITY EVENT - 30 MAY 2024 The Group gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Sandbank traffic management community meeting held on 30 May 2024. The meeting was organised by Argyll and Bute Roads and Infrastructure Services staff with local community representatives, elected members and the Sandbank Community Development Trust invited to attend to discuss various issues including speeding on the A815, general condition of roads and pavements, pedestrian crossing facilities and on road parking. Partners who attended the meeting thanked Hugh O’Neill and his team for the very informative meeting and advised that they have a better understanding and insight into the issues around traffic regulations and associated funding pressures. Page 13
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Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group noted the update in relation to the initial meeting between the Sandbank Community Development Trust, local residents, local elected members and Council officers. (Report by Network and Standards Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, submitted) 6. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Update The Group gave consideration to a report highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) FQ1 review of local performance across Bute and Cowal for the period 2024-25. The report included information on the local firefighter training plan; incidents during this period; unwanted fire alarm signals; road and water safety campaigns; community engagement activities; East and West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute Local Senior Officer Activities; and home fire safety. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, submitted) (b) Fyne Futures Update The Group gave consideration to an update from Reeni Kennedy-Boyle from Fyne Futures. The update highlighted that Bute Produce had reopened to the public and that Fyne Futures had held a very successful event on the 21 June which saw over 50 people take part in a range of activities. The update also provided information on a new programme of activities; Bike Bute activities; ReStyle’s venture into West Cowal; the Incredible Edible Bute volunteer programme; the Employability programme which has begun and the Cookery skills programme which is being ran again. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Fyne Futures, submitted) (c) UHI Argyll Update Consideration was given to an update from Rhona Altin, UHI Argyll. The update included information on an open day held in June for applicants and potential students and activity and information sessions on Early Years education and funding. The update also provided information on funding received to continue the multiple programme; forthcoming commercial courses; new courses for the academic year 2024-25 and the “Keep Warm” project which is up and running. Page 14
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Rhona highlighted that students return on the 26 August and that there is still availability on the Maritime Skills Course, which is a 17 weeks full time course. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by UHI Argyll, submitted) (d) Argyll and Bute TSI Update Consideration was given to an update from Argyll and Bute TSI. The update provided information on policy activity; local strategic partnerships; TSI Scotland, contracts, sector support and strategic action plan delivery; the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Year 4 grant; General Elections hustings held in Oban and Helensburgh; the Taking Action on Rural Poverty workshop event held in June and the Wellbeing Development Manager role. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Report by Argyll and Bute TSI, submitted) (e) Live Argyll Community Learning Services Update The Group gave consideration to a written update from Rhona Grant, Live Argyll - Community Learning Services. The update provided information relating to a celebration day event held in May for adult learners and Youth Services School Partnership programmes in collaboration with the Scottish Government and other Scottish Attainment Challenge partners to promote the role of youth work in closing the poverty-related attainment gap. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group: 1. considered and noted the information provided; and 2. noted that in the absence of a representative from Live Argyll Community Learning Services, any questions could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any responses circulated to the Group. (Reference: Report by Live Argyll Community Learning Services, submitted) (f) Opportunity for Verbal Updates Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Planning Partnership John McLuckie highlighted that a development session had been held with the Page 15
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Community Planning Partnership on 26 June where they discussed the proposed national self-assessment programme for Community Planning Partnerships; the promotion of the new outcomes improvement plan for Argyll and Bute; approaches to developing actions needed to deliver the new priority outcomes for the plan and how the cross cutting themes of Community Wealth Building, Digital Inclusion and climate change would fit into these actions. John advised that the next meeting of the Community Planning Partnership is on 16 September and that the Community Planning team have created a promotional leaflet and short video to explain what the Community Planning Partnership is and what the priority outcomes are, to assist partners with promoting the new plan. John agreed to circulate details of the promotional materials following the meeting. Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development Team Amie Dow highlighted that a free craft workshop for cycling and walking in the dark was being held on 5 October at the Pier Building in Dunoon in conjunction with the opening of the Cycle Bothy and that they are also having a treasure hunt in the Castle Gardens. Amie added that the same workshops are being delivered to schools on Fridays throughout September. Amie further advised that she is currently working with community land managing organisations across Bute and Cowal and that if partners knew of any community land managing organisations where food growing is a priority to make her aware of them. Dunoon Community Development Trust Ann Campbell highlighted that Dunoon Community Development Trust had now taken over the lease for Castle House Gate Lodge and would be using it as base for ‘What’s on Dunoon’ which is a community led events website and that they are, currently recruiting information volunteers with a planned drop in being held on 21 August at 11am for anyone who is interested in finding out more information. (g) Police Scotland Update Consideration was given to an update which provided information on the ongoing work of the Service and information on serious and organised crime; acquisitive crime; road safety and road crime; violent crime; public protection; fraud prevention and awareness; the work of the Youth Engagement Officer for Bute and Cowal and the continued work on pro-actively engaging with the public in Cowal and Bute. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Police Scotland, submitted) 7. PLACE DIRECTORS - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Consideration was given to a presentation by Rachael McGruer, Place Director at the Scottish Government. The presentation highlighted that the role of Place Directors is to Page 16
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understand how public services can best work together and support partners to work with communities across Scotland. The presentation also included information on Place Directors responsibilities; the history of Place Directors with it being highlighted that they have existed since 2008 and prior to 2022 were known as Location Directors; and personal involvement such as attendance at CPP meetings and supporting visits for the Permanent Secretary and Travelling Cabinet. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Place Director, Scottish Government) 8. COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING IN ARGYLL AND BUTE Consideration was given to a presentation by Takki Sulaiman, Argyll and Bute TSI, in relation to Community Wealth Building. The presentation highlighted what Community Wealth Building is, related local activities and the actions being taken forward by the CPP Management Committee to develop and integrate the model. Takki encouraged the Group to consider what actions they would like to see to establish Community Wealth Building within the locality and whether a local Working Group would be beneficial and whether this would take an athematic or place-based approach; integrating the Community Wealth Building work into a Local Place Plan or if there were any training needs of the Group. Reeni Kennedy-Boyle advised that she would be interested in getting involved and would like further discussions on this and what existing community benefits are available across Argyll and Bute. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by CEO, Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface) 9. COMMUNITY FOCUS (a) Bute Community Forest The Group gave consideration to a presentation from Nikki Brown from Bute Community Forest. Nikki advised that the charity was formed in 2009 and that they are responsible for the community ownership and management of the forest which is 160 hectors of mixed woodlands located at the north end of the Isle of Bute. It was highlighted that that the focus is on responsible management and managing access and engaging with people in the woodlands through engagement events and that they work with a number of local and regional groups. Nikki provided information of projects undertaken; future plans; events which had been held and funding received. It was highlighted that a Forest Ranger has been in post for just over 2 years and Page 17
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that they have partnered with the Highlands and Islands Enterprise Foundation to deliver a joint crowd funding campaign to raise money to support the continued Forest Ranger post. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Project Officer, Bute Community Forest) 10. CLIMATE CHANGE (a) Opportunity for verbal updates on community based initiatives There were no verbal updates provided under this item. 11. WATER SAFETY SCOTLAND COMMUNICATION TOOLKITS Consideration was given to communication toolkits produced by Water Safety Scotland for use in developing people’s understanding and awareness of the danger of open water and enabling safe participation in water-based activities. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided for promoting water safety for kayaking/canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding. (Reference: Report by Water Safety Scotland, submitted) 12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The Group noted that the next meeting of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group would take place on Tuesday 5 November 2024. Page 18
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MINUTES of MEETING of COWAL TRANSPORT FORUM held BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2024 Present: Councillor Daniel Hampsey (Chair) Councillor William Sinclair Councillor Audrey Forrest Councillor Gordon Blair Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Gordon Ross, Western Ferries Jeff McCormick, West Coast Motors Alan Comrie, Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) Inspector Bart Simonis, Police Scotland PC Sophie Marshall, Police Scotland Simon Stuart, Timber Transport Group David Clough, Dunoon Community Council Kirstie Reid, Strachur Community Council Kerris Bone, Kilmun Community Council 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and advised that he was delighted to be returning as Chair to the Forum, following the recent change in the administration in the Council, and he will continue the ongoing good work of the Forum. The Chair also stated that he wished to pursue a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and that he would be providing rolling updates to the Forum going forward. Apologies for absence were received from: Councillor Ross Moreland Ronald McAlister, Bute Ferry Group Neil Stewart, West Coast Motors Ian Woodcock, Transport Scotland 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of the Cowal Transport Forum held on Monday 18 March 2024 were approved as a correct record. Page 19 Agenda Item 3c
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4. POLICE SCOTLAND Inspector Bart Simonis gave a brief update on behalf of Police Scotland, advising that road priorities are being up scaled with officers receiving more training on hand held speeding monitors. Inspector Simonis advised that the Service are continuing to respond to concerns raised by the local community councils on the Cowal Peninsula and provided updates on road traffic and preventative road safety measures and pop up events, confirming that the next event is scheduled to take place in Lochgilphead Fire Station on 28th June. Gordon Ross asked Inspector Simonis to confirm if the A83 cameras had been reinstalled. Inspector Simonis confirmed that he would investigate and confirm with Mr Ross at the conclusion of the meeting. Kirstie Reid, Strachur Community Council, raised the issue of adults cycling on the pavements in Dunoon Town Centre which she felt was of a serious concern to pedestrians. Inspector Simonis agreed to highlight that this was not acceptable on social media platforms and contact the Dunoon Advertiser to reinforce this message. Councillor Hampsey advised that he would liaise with the Council’s Roads Department to explore what can be done to discourage cyclists from using footways. Councillor Sinclair raised concerns over the motor bike season starting again, and that they push on up to the front of queuing traffic when stopped at lights. Inspector Simonis advised that motor cyclists are the highest risk factors on the roads and there will be a safety event taking place at Inveraray specifically for motor cyclists. Kerris Bone, Kilmun Community Council asked for information concerning the Speed Gun Initiative and community engagement around this. Inspector Simonis advised that Inspector Roddy MacNeill was leading on this initiative and that all community volunteers would have to go through the Police Vetting Scheme and trained on how to use the speed guns. Inspector Simonis further advised that policies and procedures would have to be put in place and the powers that volunteers would have and how they would report their findings to the police, before proceeding to the courts. Councillor Gordon Blair raised concerns over the change in speed limits on local roads going, from 60 down to 40 and on to 30 within a short distance. Councillor Blair highlighted that some motorists were not paying attention to the associated signs and asked Inspector Simonis what can be done about speeding, specifically within the Sandbank area. Councillor Hampsey agreed to liaise with Police Scotland and the Councils Road Department around speeding and to organise a discussion on this issue for interested parties out with the Cowal Transport Forum. Outcome The Cowal Transport Forum noted the information provided by Police Scotland. Page 20
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5. FERRIES UPDATE (a) Dunoon Community Council - Impact of Service Changes David Clough, Dunoon Community Council stated that the ScotRail change in timetable from 1st June had not resulted in any advantage to users of public transport as it has caused longer waiting times at Gourock of up to 27 minutes on a ferry. Mr Clough added that there had been a lack of co-ordination between the partners including Calmac, Western Ferries and West Coast Motors. Mr Clough advised that last minute ferry cancellations, by Calmac, were often as a result of the working hours of staff and he had sought clarification on this from Calmac, with the response outstanding. Mr Clough highlighted that Argyll and Bute Council had sanctioned work at Rothesay Pier which had resulted in Dunoon Ferries being displaced as the Bute Ferry had to use Dunoon Harbour for berthing. Mr Clough registered his frustration at the lack of coordination between partners as they would have known the negative consequences of this change in service well in advance of the public. Councillor Hampsey advised that he would liaise with the officers responsible to ensure that any future works are relayed to the public in advance and that he would look to organise a meeting between ScotRail, Calmac, Western Ferries and West Coast Motors to discuss the concerns surrounding timetables. Councillor Hampsey further advised that he would also be keen to ensure that ScotRail were represented at future meetings of the Forum. Jeff McCormick of West Coast Motors agreed that any opportunity to get partners together would be welcomed. Mr McCormick advised that he would look at connection issues and would make improvements if at all possible. Councillor Sinclair stated that he would make a point of raising this at the next administration meeting and write to Councillor Moreland, as Chair of the Harbour Board. David Clough advised that Councillor Moreland had emailed Dunoon Community Council and he would forward it to Councillor Sinclair for information. Kerris Bone, Kilmun Community Council read out an email that was sent to the Community Council raising concerns over the changed timetable and how chaotic it was as there was no coordinated approach. Miss Bone also advised that there are no paper copies of the timetables available for users and that these would help those who do not have smart phones or internet access. Outcome To note the update and concerns raised by Dunoon Community Council Page 21
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regarding recent changes to timetables. (Reference: Update by Dunoon Community Council, submitted) (b) Opportunity for verbal updates by Cowal Transport Forum Members Western Ferries Gordon Ross highlighted that Western Ferries were working well, with additional sailings being put on for the weekend of the Argyll Rally which is being held in Dunoon and the surrounding area. Mr Ross stated that there was a recent question and answer session organised by the Scottish Government on methodology of island connectivity, he asked that as Argyll and Bute Council were listed as Stakeholders, who from the Council was the representative and can we have feedback on this session? No-one within the Forum was aware of the consultation, Mr Ross advised that he would send the Committee Manager the link by email. Outcome The Forum noted the update from Western Ferries. 6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT (a) Kilmun Community Council bus service survey Kerris Bone of Kilmun Community Council highlighted their disappointment regarding the lack of a late night bus service to the locality and that a Community Council suported consultation exercise had demonstrated there was a clear demand for it. Miss Bone advised that the reintroduction of such a service would make a big difference to the people living in rural areas and asked what West Coast Motors was going to do about it? Jeff McCormick of West Coast Motors (WCM) advised that he was not aware of any feedback, but would be willing to revisit the timetable with the Council and seek to make improvements where possible. Councillor Sinclair supported Kilmun Community Council position and encouraged West Coast Motors to explore options for introducing a late night bus. Kirstie Reid, Strachur Community Council stated that Kerris had done some good work with the consultation but that it had been undermined by ScotRail changing their timetable. Kirstie also advised that she had received an email from Mr Arnold, Argyll and Bute Council, explaining that the bus service was cut due to the number of users being down 38%. On studying this further she stated that the bus route was cut by 50%. She also requested that WCM consider reinstating the 5.50pm bus service and Page 22
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the Saturday morning service, adding that not having these services were impeding school kids taking on a job. David Clough asked if there was a problem with the West Coast Motors app, as the drivers were not stopping at bus stops identified on it. Mr McCormick advised that the app is accurate and the Council are responsible for the bus stops, however a new member of staff has recently started with the Council and hopefully the timetables and bus stops will be brought up to date and co-ordinated. Outcome The Forum noted the Kilmun Community Council Bus Service Survey. (Reference: Kilmun Community Council Bus Service Survey, submitted) (b) Opportunity for verbal updates by Cowal Transport Forum Members Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) Alan Comrie advised that there was no change to services, supported bus service or concessions and that within Cowal there were no changes other than School times. Discussion took place on the reimbursement of Road Equivalent Tariff Subsidies to Calmac, Western Ferries and ScotRail and the possible raise in fares. Mr Comrie advised that the next meeting to discuss fares would take place in September and he would update the Forum on the outcome. Outcome The Forum noted the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Update. 7. ROADS UPDATE Page 23
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The Committee Manager advised that there was no-one in attendance from the Roads Department and would be happy to take away any questions. Kirstie Reid advised that the Strachur Community Council had raised the issue of Timber Lorries in the ditches along Loch Eck, she noticed that the lorries and the buses’ wheels did not fit the width of the road and as a consequence the verges are becoming unstable. Miss Reid also advised that there is also a flood sign which has been at the side of the road for over a year and is now hidden by the long grass. Simon Stuart of the Timber Transport Group advised that agricultural vehicles are also guilty of this and it is important that the damage is attributed to the right party and that local knowledge is helpful in this regard. Mr Stuart advised that he would contact the Councils Roads Department on his return to work to get an update on timber related transport damage to verges. Outcome The Committee Manager to take Kirstie’s comments back to the Roads Department. 8. TRANSPORT SCOTLAND Page 24
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Apologies had been received from Ian Woodcock but he had sent a written update, which was read out by the Committee Manager, as follows:- A brief report as regards to A83 & R&BT etc. which affects your local; 1. A83 Works completed through May/June 2024 include resurfacing between Cossack to Colchester as well as refurbished street lighting within Tarbert & temporary barrier along with other remedial works at Glen Kinglas which provides further protection from landslide at this location. 2. Schemes to commence include new junction signage at Cairndow as well as the annual road safety investigations to be carried out over the next 3 months. 3. Rest and be Thankful, we have many schemes planned for this location with a view to mitigate closures due to landslides as well as maintain safety of the travelling public. I will summarise when I get full sight of the approved works, however, schemes include new bunds/barriers, ongoing assessments/monitoring, drainage & culvert works as well as new fence install at various locations I would add that as I am new to this role/position, I am not fully up to speed with current issues/works etc., but will endeavour to provide a more robust statement for the next meeting & going forward. Councillor Sinclair stated that a substantial amount of Cowal residents use the Rest and be Thankful and noted that the traffic light system is back again and that in excess of £70m had been spent on this section of road and there is still a trailer and cage sitting there. Councillor Hampsey agreed with Councillor Sinclair and agreed he would raise these issues with Transport Scotland and report back to Forum members. Outcome The Forum noted the verbal update from Transport Scotland. 9. TIMBER TRANSPORT GROUP Simon Stuart introduced himself as taking on the representative role for Argyll with the Timber Transport Group, all his contact details are on the website if anyone needs to get in touch. Outcome The Forum welcomed Simon to the Group. 10. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS There was no other competent business. 11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Page 25
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The Chair thanked everyone in attendance at the meeting and the Forum noted that the Committee Manager would circulate a calendar invite for a meeting, week commencing 16 September 2024. Page 26
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1 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT – FQ1 2024/25 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 This paper presents the Area Performance Report for Financial Quarter 1 2024/25 (April to June 2024) and illustrates the agreed performance measures. 1.2 The features of the Performance Report are as follows:- Indicators are grouped by Corporate Outcome. The data table for each indicator is colour coded to identify the level of reporting. o Area level measures are blue o Council level measures are grey o COI measures are white Each indicator details the o Target, Actual and Performance status (Green / Red / No Target) for the current and four previous financial quarters. o Commentary for the current financial quarter only. o Narrative explaining the performance trend e.g. This indicator is above Target and performance has improved since the last reporting period. o Where appropriate a Performance Trend Line has been added. o The name of the Responsible Officer. o Where possible performance is presented at both Area and Council level. 1.3 The commentary for each indicator helps ‘Tell Our Story’ and enables Elected Members to put the performance data into perspective and understand if an issue is local in nature or should be escalated up to a Strategic Committee. 1.4 As part of our improvements to performance reporting and making best use of the digital technology available to us, the information contained in this report is also available in your online scorecard. If support is required to navigate the online scorecard please contact lorna.gillies@argyll-bute.gov.uk 1.5 To improve the response to performance queries, it is requested that should there be any queries that either the Responsible Person or Kay Owen are contacted. This should enable some queries being resolved or clarified prior to the Area Committee meeting, and therefore being carried forward as Actions at a subsequent meeting. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS Page 27 Agenda Item 5
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2 2.1 It is recommended that the Area Committee – a) Notes and considers the performance and supporting commentary as presented. 3.0 IMPLICATIONS 3.1 Policy All of the indicators in this report are based on agreed Council policy. 3.2 Financial All indicators with financial implications are actively managed through agreed budget monitoring processes. 3.3 Legal All appropriate legal implications are complied with. 3.4 HR All HR implications are actively managed through agreed Wellbeing and Management monitoring processes. 3.5 Fairer Scotland Duty See below. 3.5.1 Equalities All activities comply with Equal Opportunities/Fairer Scotland Duty policies and obligations. 3.5.2 Socio-economic Duty All activities comply with the council’s socio- economic duty. 3.5.3 Islands Duty All activities comply with the council’s islands duty. 3.6 Climate Change The Council is committed to working towards net zero. 3.7 Risk Without this information Elected Members are less informed of activities within their area. 3.8 Customer Service All activities with customer feedback or insight are rigorously monitored for improvement. 3.9 The Rights of the Child This report highlights examples of how the Council is (UNCRC) committed to, and working towards reducing child poverty and improving outcomes for every child. Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Jane Fowler Head of Customer Support Services 6 August 2024 For further information, please contact: Kay Owen Team Lead - Organisation Development Project Office - Customer Support Services 01546 604073 Appendix 1: FQ1 2024/25 B&C Performance Report Page 28
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Appendix 1 Page 1 All Areas FQ1 2024/25 Overall Performance Summary The information presented is a summary of the agreed measures. Unless stated otherwise, performance is presented at both Area and Council-wide levels. The measures show the performance against target for the current and previous three reporting periods with an explanation of performance trend. The data table for each indicator is colour coded to identify the level of reporting: Area level measures are blue. Council level measures are grey. Corporate Outcome Indicators (COIs) are white. Where appropriate a Trend Line has been added to illustrate movement in ‘Actual’ over the reporting period. Page 29
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Appendix 1 Page 2 Performance Reporting All Areas .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Performance Reporting .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives ............................................................................................................................ 5 COI – Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives ............................................................................................................................ 6 COI – Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and intervention ...................... 6 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities .................................................................................................................................... 7 Number of parking penalty notices issued – Bute and Cowal ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Number of parking penalty notices issued – Argyll and Bute ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities .................................................................................................................................... 8 Car parking income to date – Bute and Cowal............................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Car parking income to date – Argyll and Bute ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities .................................................................................................................................. 10 Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Bute and Cowal ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Argyll and Bute ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start ................................................................................................................... 12 COI – Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and monitoring plans in place .... 12 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start ................................................................................................................... 13 COI – Provide quality meals with cost margins to all pupils ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 Corporate Outcome No.4 – Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all .......................................................................................................... 14 Maximise the percentage of 16-19 years olds participating in education, training or employment – Bute and Cowal .......................................................... 14 Maintain the percentage of 16-19 years olds in Argyll and Bute participating in education, training or employment services – Argyll and Bute ................ 14 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Bute and Cowal ....................................................................................................... 16 Page 30
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Appendix 1 Page 3 Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Argyll and Bute ........................................................................................................ 16 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Bute and Cowal ................................................................................ 17 Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Argyll and Bute ................................................................................ 17 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Bute and Cowal ........................................................................................... 19 Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Argyll and Bute ........................................................................................... 20 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 21 COI – Number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period ......................................................................................... 21 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 22 COI – Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the awards of contracts via the procurement portal .................................................... 22 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving .................................................................................................................................................. 23 COI – Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally ........................................................................... 23 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 24 Street lighting – percentage of faults repaired within 10 days – Bute and Cowal ..................................................................................................................... 24 The percentage of street lighting faults are completed within 10 working days – Argyll and Bute .......................................................................................... 24 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 25 Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Bute ................................................................................................................................................. 25 Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Cowal ............................................................................................................................................... 25 Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Argyll and Bute ............................................................................................................................... 26 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 27 COI – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered ................................................................................................................................................ 27 Renewi (formerly Shanks) – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered ........................................................................................................... 27 Islands – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered .......................................................................................................................................... 28 H&L – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered ............................................................................................................................................... 28 Page 31
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Appendix 1 Page 4 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 30 COI – The number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill ................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth ............................................................................................................... 31 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Bute ......................................................................................................................................... 31 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Cowal ...................................................................................................................................... 31 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Argyll and Bute ....................................................................................................................... 32 Making It Happen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Teacher sickness absence – Bute and Cowal ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Teacher sickness absence – Argyll and Bute ................................................................................................................................................................................ 33 Making It Happen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Bute and Cowal ...................................................................................................................................................... 34 LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Argyll and Bute ....................................................................................................................................................... 34 Making It Happen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35 COI – Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts ....................................................................................................................................... 35 Page 32
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Appendix 1 Page 5 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives COI – Maximise distribution of Scottish Welfare Fund This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 95.3% 112.9% Green FQ2 2023/24 95.3% 134.3% Green FQ3 2023/24 95.3% 138.2% Green FQ4 2023/24 95.3% 128.6% Green FQ1 2024/25 95.3% 94.0% Red This indicator for FQ1 has is lower than the target and the actual has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment As of 30 June 2024, our expenditure stands at £107,676, which is £6,894 below the profiled budget. This reduction in cost is primarily because the cost of white goods has decreased, leading to an average reduction of £120 in our standard community care grant awards. The number of awards we have made has increased this year and we are able to support more vulnerable claimants within the budget. Responsible person: Fergus Walker Page 33
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Appendix 1 Page 6 Corporate Outcome No.1 – People live active, healthier and independent lives COI – Percentage of clients satisfied that they are better able to deal with their financial problems following our support and intervention This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ2 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ3 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ4 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ1 2024/25 100% 100% Green This indicator for FQ1 has met the target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment This is a voluntary survey with no obligation for clients to respond either in full or in part. It is also common for incomplete returns to be received. In FQ1 2024/25, 19 survey forms were distributed to clients. 1 was returned. Of this 1 return, 1 responded to the question relating to being better able to deal with their financial problems. Of this 1 respondent 1 responded positively, whilst 0 responded negatively. Accordingly, 100% of clients that responded were positive about their experience i.e. no negative comments or responses were reported. Responsible person: Lee Roberts Page 34
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Appendix 1 Page 7 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities Number of parking penalty notices issued – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 296 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 257 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 226 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 214 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 251 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of parking penalty notices has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment There has been a 15% drop in PCNs issued in the B&C area in comparison to last year’s figures, this is in part due to the warden covering other areas such as Luss due to a vacancy in the H&L area. The poor weather may also be a contributing factor in potential visitor numbers to the area. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Number of parking penalty notices issued – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 1,816 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 1,172 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 1,015 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 1,196 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 1,763 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of parking penalty notices has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment In comparison to last year's FQ1 figure, there is a very slight overall drop in PCNs issued across the full area of 3%. This is in line with budget expectations. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Page 35
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Appendix 1 Page 8 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities Car parking income to date – Bute and Cowal Performance is presented cumulatively for both Area and Council-wide levels. For individual car parks, the income presented is on a quarterly basis. Reporting Period Target (Cumulative) Actual (Cumulative) Status FQ1 2023/24 £20,912 £13,741 Red FQ2 2023/24 £52,197 £34,027 Red FQ3 2023/24 £71,239 £48,303 Red FQ4 2023/24 £86,511 £64,271 Red FQ1 2024/25 £17,135 £7,755 Red This indicator for FQ1 shows the cumulative amount of income collected is lower than the target. There is no performance trend as this data is cumulative. FQ1 Comment At present we are unable to explain why there is a shortfall in the Bute and Cowal area. The weather may well be a contributing factor along with the cost-of-living crisis which may prevent people from travelling. All car parks are open, and the warden is in the area as often as possible. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Actual quarterly income collected in Bute and Cowal for FQ4 and FQ1. Car Park Location FQ4 Actual FQ1 Actual Guildford Square, Rothesay £1,604 £1,280 Church Street, Dunoon £0 £0 Swimming Pool, Dunoon £2,120 £280 Dunoon Pier £1,565 £902 Moir Street, Dunoon £3,508 £2,095 Argyll Street, Dunoon £3,117 £866 Jane Villa, Dunoon £4,055 £2,332 B&C (parking permits) £0 £0 Total £15,969 £7,755 Page 36
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Appendix 1 Page 9 Car parking income to date – Argyll and Bute Performance is presented cumulatively for both Area and Council-wide levels. Reporting Period Target (Cumulative) Actual (Cumulative) Status FQ1 2023/24 £234,056 £253,705 Green FQ2 2023/24 £584,204 £486,151 Red FQ3 2023/24 £797,331 £807,348 Green FQ4 2023/24 £968,262 £937,090 Red FQ1 2024/25 £289,219 £247,216 Red This indicator for FQ1 shows the cumulative amount of income collected is lower than the cumulative target. There is no performance trend as this data is cumulative. FQ1 Comment At present we are unable to explain why there is an overall shortfall across all areas. The weather may well be a contributing factor along with the cost of living crisis which may prevent people from travelling. All car parks are open, and the wardens are in the areas as often as possible. Responsible person: Hugh O’Neill Page 37
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Appendix 1 Page 10 Corporate Outcome No.2 – People live in safer and stronger communities Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 13 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 11 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 14 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 19 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 12 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment The number of dog fouling complaints has reduced in the Bute and Cowal area this quarter with only 12 reported. There were 2 complaints received for the Cowal area and 10 received for Bute. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Dog fouling – total number of complaints – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 60 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 51 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 46 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 65 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 57 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of dog fouling complaints has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment This quarter the section has received a total of 57 dog fouling complaints and only 1 fine was issued in the Kintyre area. This is quite a high number and our Warden service where possible will continue to monitor this when they can. Dog fouling fines are difficult to enforce as the Warden would actually have to witness Page 38
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Appendix 1 Page 11 the act and even then, the dog owner may have a medical reason as to why they are unable to pick up after their dog. However, this will not deter the Wardens and they will continue to educate people on this matter. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 39
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Appendix 1 Page 12 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start COI – Increase the percentage of our care experienced young people that have the recommended additional tracking and monitoring plans in place This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ2 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ3 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ4 2023/24 100% 100% Green FQ1 2024/25 100% 100% Green This indicator for FQ1 has met the target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Each care experienced child and young person enrolled in an authority school has tracking and monitoring plans in place via our education management information system knowns as Seemis. Data collated includes attendance, exclusion, progress and attainment and wellbeing information. The Virtual Head Teacher (VHT) for Care Experienced Children and Young People (CECYP) works closely with the education data team and receives monthly reports specific to CECYP. The VHT offers both support and challenge to Designated Managers for CECYP across authority settings to ensure each young person has the correct framework of support to help them achieve success. The profile of our CECYP continues to be raised through system improvements, training opportunities, information sharing (as appropriate) leading to greater consideration of personalised support at all stages of the young person’s educational journey. We continue to develop and refine our tracking and monitoring systems to ensure data is relevant and meaningful. This happens through self-evaluation and linking with wider local authorities to ensure best practice. Next steps include developing a system to formally track and monitor CECYP who are out-with our authority schools. A data sharing agreement is currently being produced for this purpose. Responsible person: Louise Chisholm Page 40
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Appendix 1 Page 13 Corporate Outcome No.3 – Children and young people have the best possible start COI – Provide quality meals with cost margins to all pupils This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 +/-5.00% 5.00% Green FQ2 2023/24 +/-5:00% -7.07% Red FQ3 2023/24 +/-5.00% 4.12% Green FQ4 2023/24 +/-5.00% -3.44% Green FQ1 2024/25 +/-5.00% 0.48% Green This indicator for FQ1 is within the +/-5.00% target variance and performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Work continues to monitor all schools that are out with the Food cost percentage target. B&C 8.89% H&L 0.25% MAKI -4.68% OLI 1.58% Responsible person: Christine Boyle Page 41
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Appendix 1 Page 14 Corporate Outcome No.4 – Education, skills and training maximises opportunities for all Maximise the percentage of 16-19 years olds participating in education, training or employment – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 94.00% 92.19% Red FQ2 2023/24 94.00% 94.34% Green FQ3 2023/24 94.00% 92.97% Red FQ4 2023/24 94.00% 91.16% Red FQ1 2024/25 94.00% 93.56% Red This indicator for FQ1 is below the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment As of 4th July, the participation figure (16–19-year-olds in employment, training or education) in Bute and Cowal was 944 young people, which equates to 93.56%. this is 0.44% below the target and 2.04% below the annual Argyll and Bute participation figure of 95.60%, which was released by Skills Development Scotland at the end of August 2023. The participation figure of 93.56% for FQ1 of 2024/25 is an increase of 2.40% on the participation figure for FQ4 of 2023/24. Responsible person: Jennifer Crocket Maintain the percentage of 16-19 years olds in Argyll and Bute participating in education, training or employment services – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 94.00% 93.75% Red FQ2 2023/24 94.00% 95.94% Green FQ3 2023/24 94.00% 94.37% Green FQ4 2023/24 94.00% 93.59% Red FQ1 2024/25 94.00% 94.99% Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. Page 42
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Appendix 1 Page 15 FQ1 Comment As of 4th July 2024, the participation figure (16-19 year-olds in employment, training or education) for the whole of Argyll and Bute was 4,287 young people, which equates to 94.99%. This is 0.99% above the target and 0.61% below the annual Argyll and Bute participation figure of 95.60%, which was released by Skills Development Scotland at the end of August 2023. The participation figure of 94.99% for FQ1 of 2024/25 is an increase of 1.40% on the participation figure for FQ4 of 2023/24. Responsible person: Jennifer Crocket Page 43
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Appendix 1 Page 16 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 0 0 Green FQ2 2023/24 0 0 Green FQ3 2023/24 4 4 Green FQ4 2023/24 0 0 Green FQ1 2024/25 0 0 Green This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of completions has met the target for the reporting period. FQ1 Comment There were no completions for Bute & Cowal during this period. Responsible person: Kelly Ferns Number of affordable social sector new builds completed per annum – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 26 26 Green FQ2 2023/24 40 40 Green FQ3 2023/24 0 0 Green FQ4 2023/24 0 0 Green FQ1 2024/25 12 12 Green This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of completions has met the target for the reporting period. FQ1 Comment There were 12 units completed during this period. Dunbritton Housing Association – 12 units in Helensburgh 8 x 1 bed and 4 x 2 bed. B&C 0 MAKI 0 H&L 12 OLI 0 Responsible person: Kelly Ferns Page 44
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Appendix 1 Page 17 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 75.0% 27.3% Red FQ2 2023/24 75.0% 16.7% Red FQ3 2023/24 75.0% 21.4% Red FQ4 2023/24 75.0% 27.8% Red FQ1 2024/25 75.0% 54.5% Red This indicator for FQ1 is below the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Performance across the Development Management Service continues to be impacted as it works through a backlog of casework that has accumulated through the Covid pandemic and which has been exacerbated by extended periods of operating with reduced staffing levels due to issues with recruitment to vacant posts, and the introduction of National Planning Framework 4. Whilst vacancies across the service have now largely been filled the focus of officers remains geared toward the resolution of statutory casework with the handling of pre-application enquiries afforded lower priority in caseload management. To assist with the management of reduced customer expectations the target for responding to pre-app enquiries has been temporarily extended to 6 weeks. Performance within the team is now improving. During FQ1, 12 pre-apps were responded to within B&C. 54.5% were issued within 6 weeks. Responsible person: Peter Bain Percentage of pre-planning application enquiries processed within 20 working days – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 75.0% 55.4% Red FQ2 2023/24 75.0% 47.5% Red FQ3 2023/24 75.0% 49.1% Red FQ4 2023/24 75.0% 55.0% Red FQ1 2024/25 75.0% 49.5% Red This indicator for FQ1 is below the target and performance has decreased since the last reporting period. Page 45
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Appendix 1 Page 18 FQ1 Comment Performance across the Development Management Service continues to be impacted as it works through a backlog of casework that has accumulated through the Covid pandemic and which has been exacerbated by extended periods of operating with reduced staffing levels due to issues with recruitment to vacant posts, and the introduction of National Planning Framework 4. Whilst vacancies across the service have now largely been filled the focus of officers remains geared toward the resolution of statutory casework with the handling of pre-application enquiries afforded lower priority in caseload management. To assist with the management of reduced customer expectations the target for responding to pre-app enquiries has been temporarily extended to 6 weeks. During FQ1, 105 pre- apps were responded to across ABC. 57.1% were issued within 6 weeks. Responsible person: Peter Bain Page 46
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Appendix 1 Page 19 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 8.0 weeks 30.1 weeks Red FQ2 2023/24 8.0 weeks 28.3 weeks Red FQ3 2023/24 8.0 weeks 23.5 weeks Red FQ4 2023/24 8.0 weeks 17.2 weeks Red FQ1 20242/5 8.0 weeks 11.4 weeks Red This indicator for FQ1 has not met the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period (lower is best). FQ1 Comment This measure only relates to planning applications received for alterations to existing premises. Performance across the Development Management Service continues to be impacted as it works through a backlog of casework that has accumulated through the Covid pandemic and which has been exacerbated by extended periods of operating with reduced staffing levels due to issues with recruitment to vacant posts, and the introduction of National Planning Framework 4. Improving resource availability has allowed the focus of the DM Service to shift from the prioritisation of the most significant applications to addressing the accrued backlog of older applications. The determination of a higher-than-normal volume of older cases has a significant impact on "average time taken" performance measures as a relatively small number of older cases can skew the outcome. It is also noted that these performance measures are based on "raw data" and as such have not been adjusted to take into account delays to determination out with the control of the planning authority. FQ4 has seen the determination of 2 'legacy' applications and continued high volume of newer case work. Performance overall has improved significantly although it is noted that the determination of older applications continues to impact on the headline figure however 83% of applications determined in FQ1 were less than 6 months old; these items were determined in an average time of 9.6 weeks. Responsible person: Peter Bain Page 47
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Appendix 1 Page 20 Householder planning applications – average number of weeks to determine – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 8.0 weeks 21.6 weeks Red FQ2 2023/24 8.0 weeks 18.1 weeks Red FQ3 2023/24 8.0 weeks 16.8 weeks Red FQ4 2023/24 8.0 weeks 20.0 weeks Red FQ1 2024/25 8.0 weeks 16.1 weeks Red This indicator for FQ1 has not met the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period (lower is best). FQ1 Comment This measure only relates to planning applications received for alterations to existing premises. Performance across the Development Management Service continues to be impacted as it works through a backlog of casework that has accumulated through the Covid pandemic and which has been exacerbated by extended periods of operating with reduced staffing levels due to issues with recruitment to vacant posts, and the introduction of National Planning Framework 4. Improving resource availability has allowed the focus of the DM Service to shift from the prioritisation of the most significant applications to addressing the accrued backlog of older applications. The determination of a higher-than-normal volume of older cases has a significant impact on "average time taken" performance measures as a relatively small number of older cases can skew the outcome. It is also noted that these performance measures are based on "raw data" and as such have not been adjusted to take into account delays to determination out with the control of the planning authority. FQ4 has seen the determination of 2 'legacy' applications and continued high volume of newer case work. Performance overall has improved significantly although it is noted that the determination of older applications continues to impact on the headline figure however 83% of applications determined in FQ1 were less than 6 months old; these items were determined in an average time of 9.6 weeks. Responsible person: Peter Bain Page 48
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Appendix 1 Page 21 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving COI – Number of new homeless applicants who required temporary accommodation this period This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 32 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 36 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 26 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 30 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 26 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of applicants has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment During FQ1, the housing service provided temporary accommodation for 26 new homeless households. B&C: 10 households (1 x Private Sector Property, 6 x Serviced Accommodation, 3 x Bed & Breakfast). H&L: 0 new households. MAKI: 2 household (1 x Bed & Breakfast, 1 x Serviced Accommodation). OLI: 14 households (1 x Registered Social Landlord, 4 x Private Sector Property, 1 x Serviced Accommodation, 4 x Supported Accommodation, 4 x Bed & Breakfast). Please note: • The Registered Social Landlord and Private Rented Sector properties are leased by the Council and sub-let to homeless households as temporary accommodation. • Serviced Accommodation is available in Cowal and Helensburgh and is for single people providing an en-suite bedroom and shared kitchen facilities. • Supported accommodation is provided in Lorn by Blue Triangle Housing Association. • Accommodation may be offered outwith the HMA area that the homeless application was taken due to availability i.e. application taken in Oban and the applicant offered accommodation in Dunoon as there was no accommodation available in Oban. B&C 10 H&L 0 MAKI 2 OLI 14 Responsible person: Morven Macintyre Page 49
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Appendix 1 Page 22 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving COI – Maintain the percentage of local suppliers that benefit from the awards of contracts via the procurement portal This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 20.0% 10.8% Red FQ2 2023/24 20.0% 26.5% Green FQ3 2023/24 20.0% 27.8% Green FQ4 2023/24 20.0% 14.3% Red FQ1 2024/25 20.0% 36.0% Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment FQ1 – 36.0% (an increase from previous quarter 14.3%). From the 24 contracts awarded, 11 local suppliers submitted a bid, 9 of which were successful (81.8%) with an estimated contract value of £10.1m. The Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management Team will continue to support local suppliers by providing useful information on the Council's website. Responsible person: Anne MacColl-Smith Page 50
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Appendix 1 Page 23 Corporate Outcome No.5 – Our economy is diverse and thriving COI – Increase the number of community benefits that are delivered through contracts we award locally This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status FQ1 2023/24 No target - No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 37 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target - No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 37 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target - No target This indicator is reported in FQ2 and FQ4. This indicator for FQ4 shows the number of community benefits has remained the same since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment The next report will be due in October 2024. Responsible person: Anne MacColl-Smith Page 51
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Appendix 1 Page 24 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Street lighting – percentage of faults repaired within 10 days – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 75% 54% Red FQ2 2023/24 75% 45% Red FQ3 2023/24 75% 37% Red FQ4 2023/24 75% 90% Green FQ1 2024/25 75% 91% Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Given the summer months, the number of faults reported in FQ1 has reduced, allowing our electrician in this area to attend and repair the majority of faults. Responsible person: Tom Murphy The percentage of street lighting faults are completed within 10 working days – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 75% 37% Red FQ2 2023/24 75% 43% Red FQ3 2023/24 75% 46% Red FQ4 2023/24 75% 49% Red FQ1 2024/25 75% 93% Green This indicator for FQ1 is below the target however performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Given the summer months, the number of faults reported in FQ1 has reduced, allowing our electricians in all areas to attend and repair the majority of faults within the timescales set out. We have now fully recruited our team of electricians. We are in the process of recruiting a Street Lighting Inspector who will oversee all areas, and assist our Team Leader on the ground. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 52
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Appendix 1 Page 25 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 1 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 0 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 2 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 0 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 0 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of waste collection complaints has remained the same since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment There were no waste collection complaints this quarter for the Isle of Bute, this is an excellent level of service given the number of properties serviced. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 9 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 20 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 2 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 0 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 3 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Cowal received only 3 waste collection complaints this quarter for the months of April, May and June, this is a very good level of service. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 53
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Appendix 1 Page 26 Total number of complaints regarding waste collection – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 67 No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 101 No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 18 No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 7 No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 38 No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of waste collection complaints has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment A total of 38 waste collection complaints were received this month for the whole of Argyll and Bute. This is an excellent level of service given the number of properties serviced and the various waste collected. Any complaints received are acted on timeously by the administration staff and waste collection staff. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 54
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Appendix 1 Page 27 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 45.0% 47.6% Green FQ2 2023/24 45.0% 59.8% Green FQ3 2023/24 45.0% 49.0% Green FQ4 2023/24 45.0% 74.0% Green FQ1 2024/25 45.0% 68.4% Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment 68.4% recycling, composting and recovery during the quarter (40.9% recycling/composting plus 27.5% recovery). Figure is high mainly due to significant recovery from Helensburgh and Lomond’s general waste which now all goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF)/energy from waste (EFW) instead of being landfilled. Responsible person: John Blake Renewi (formerly Shanks) – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 53.0% No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 68.7% No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 55.3% No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 66.5% No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 56.2% No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the percentage of waste recycled has decreased since the last reporting period. Page 55
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Appendix 1 Page 28 FQ1 Comment 56.2% recycling, composting and recovery during the quarter (40.2% recycling/composting plus 16% recovery). Recovery levels back to normal in this quarter after previous time limited trial by Renewi ended whereby during the trial some general waste from their sites was sent for energy from waste (EFW). Responsible person: John Blake Islands – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 39.2% No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 35.6% No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 34.2% No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 41.5% No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 45.8% No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the percentage of waste recycled has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment 45.8% recycling, composting and recovery during the quarter (32.8% recycling/composting plus 13% recovery). Increase is due to more recovery because Tiree/Coll general waste goes to same contractor as Helensburgh and Lomond. The Tiree/Coll general waste therefore is no longer landfilled and instead goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF)/energy from waste (EFW), which is classed as recovery. Responsible person: John Blake H&L – Percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered Performance is presented by Council-wide service provision. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 40.1% No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 41.6% No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 41.5% No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 100.0% No target Page 56
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Appendix 1 Page 29 Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2024/25 No target 100.0% No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the percentage of waste recycled has remained the same since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment 100% recycling, composting and recovery during the quarter (44.9% recycling/composting plus 55.1% recovery). Figure is high mainly due to significant recovery from Helensburgh and Lomond’s general waste which now all goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF)/energy from waste (EFW) instead of being landfilled. Recycling and composting was also higher than similar quarter in FQ1 last year mainly due to increased wood recycling and green garden waste composting from these segregated waste streams via the Blackhill Recycling and Civic Amenity Site (Helensburgh). Responsible person: John Blake Page 57
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Appendix 1 Page 30 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth COI – The number of tonnes of waste sent to landfill This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 5,850 5,075 Green FQ2 2023/24 5,550 5,510 Green FQ3 2023/24 5,100 4,253 Green FQ4 2023/24 5,000 2,567 Green FQ1 2024/25 5,850 3,200 Green This indicator for FQ1 is below the target (lowest is best). FQ1 Comment Biodegradable municipal waste to landfill figure is well within target mainly due to significant recovery from Helensburgh and Lomond’s general waste which now all goes for refuse derived fuel (RDF)/energy from waste (EFW) instead of being landfilled. New waste disposal contractors have been appointed to deal with the general waste from the Helensburgh and Lomond area following the closure of Barr Environmental operations. Responsible person: John Blake Page 58
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Appendix 1 Page 31 Corporate Outcome No.6 – We have infrastructure that supports sustainable growth LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Bute (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 73 79 Green FQ2 2023/24 73 76 Green FQ3 2023/24 73 80 Green FQ4 2023/24 73 81 Green FQ1 2024/25 73 81 Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target with no change in performance since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment The street cleanliness in Bute remains high with a LEAMS figure of 81. Responsible person: Tom Murphy LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Cowal (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 73 77 Green FQ2 2023/24 73 77 Green FQ3 2023/24 73 77 Green FQ4 2023/24 73 76 Green FQ1 2024/25 73 75 Green This indicator for FQ1 is the above the target however performance has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Cowal is showing a LEAMS figure of 75 this quarter, remaining steady over the past year. A good level of street cleanliness. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 59
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Appendix 1 Page 32 LEAMS (Local Environment Audit and Management System) – Argyll and Bute (Monthly data combined to show quarterly average) Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 73 84 Green FQ2 2023/24 73 83 Green FQ3 2023/24 73 85 Green FQ4 2023/24 73 83 Green FQ1 2024/25 73 84 Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment All areas in Argyll and Bute have again this quarter well exceeded the target LEAMS figure, showing a very good level of street cleanliness. Responsible person: Tom Murphy Page 60
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Appendix 1 Page 33 Making It Happen Teacher sickness absence – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 3.64 days No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 2.00 days No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 3.72 days No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 4.00 days No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 2.95 days No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Work days lost has decreased by 0.69 of a day on the same quarter last year. It has also decreased by 1.05 day from FQ4. Most work days lost have been due to Mental Health related reasons. Responsible person: Jennifer Crocket Teacher sickness absence – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 2.15 days No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 1.25 days No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 2.82 days No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 2.82 days No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 2.14 days No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Work days lost has remained almost the same as the same quarter last year. It has decreased by 0.68 days on the same quarter last year. Most work days have been lost due to Mental Health related absence reasons. Responsible person: Jennifer Crocket (B&C and MAK) and Wendy Brownlie (H&L and OLI) Page 61
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Appendix 1 Page 34 Making It Happen LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Bute and Cowal Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 4.46 days No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 3.50 days No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 4.42 days No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 4.64 days No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 4.53 days No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment Work days lost has stayed about the same as the same quarter last year. It has decreased slightly on the last quarter. Mental health related absences account for the largest number of work days lost. Responsible person: Carolyn Cairns LGE staff (non-teacher) sickness absence – Argyll and Bute Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 No target 3.53 days No target FQ2 2023/24 No target 3.18 days No target FQ3 2023/24 No target 3.73 days No target FQ4 2023/24 No target 4.12 days No target FQ1 2024/25 No target 3.85 days No target This indicator for FQ1 shows the number of sickness absence days has decreased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment There has been an increase of 0.32 days absence on the same quarter last year. There has been a decrease of 0.27 days on the last quarter. Most work days lost have been due to Mental Health related reasons. Responsible person: Carolyn Cairns Page 62
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Appendix 1 Page 35 Making It Happen COI – Increase the percentage of all self-service automated contacts This indicator is a Corporate Outcome Indicator that is reported quarterly. The performance presented is Council-wide only. Reporting Period Target Actual Status Trend of ‘Actual’ over the period FQ1 2023/24 70.0% 80.7% Green FQ2 2023/24 70.0% 72.1% Green FQ3 2023/24 70.0% 72.7% Green FQ4 2023/24 70.0% 70.1% Green FQ1 2024/25 70.0% 71.6% Green This indicator for FQ1 is above the target and performance has increased since the last reporting period. FQ1 Comment In FQ1 there was 41,574 transactions dealt with by Customer Service Agents (28.4%) and 105,051 automated or self-service transactions (71.6%) so the 70.0% target was exceeded. Responsible person: Robert Miller Page 63
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 SERVICES ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 A Roads and Infrastructure standing report was a fixture on Area Committee agendas throughout the life of the last Council. In the first two rounds of Area Committee meetings in the new Council feedback was sought on the value of these updates, and their format and frequency. Generally Members felt having a standard item was beneficial and it was acknowledged that the Roads and Infrastructure weekly briefings issued to all members each Friday afternoon provide for the main sources of live information on current activities. On top of these briefings there is a bank of resources on the new Member Zone system which include the weekly briefings, subject specific briefings, ad hoc short briefings on issues, relevant previous committee reports, operational service procedures, legislation and Council policies. 1.2 In the last Council the purpose of these reports was to provide an update on service activities but since weekly briefings these have largely superseded the original stated purpose of these reports. 1.3 On the basis of the above this new format has been agreed through the December 2022 round of area committees for this standing item. This format removes duplication for Officers and rather links to existing published information, with additional updates only in the body of the reports if these are specifically requested/noted from previous meetings. The report remains as a standing item and continues to provide the opportunity for Officer engagement at the committee meetings. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the Area Committee: 2.1 Note and consider the contents of this report. 3.0 DETAIL 3.1 Roads and Infrastructure Services provides Members with weekly briefings on topical service activities which are all available here. Page 65 Agenda Item 6
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3.2 As part of the resources on the new Member Zone system there are various key documents available in an online library here. 3.3 There are also additional online resources covering the streetlighting, footway, surface dressing and roads reconstruction programmes available on the website here. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 This report provides links to existing published information on service activities and provides for the opportunity for officer attendance and engagement at committee meetings. 5.0 IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – Roads and Infrastructure work to a number of policies across the range of service areas. 5.2 Financial – revenue and capital budgets are in place to deliver projects and cyclic work. 5.3 Legal – Roads and Infrastructure Services work to a number of different pieces of legislation such as the Roads Scotland Act 194 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. 5.4 HR – none known. 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 5.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics – where appropriate EqSEIAs will be carried out to identify any implications. 5.5.2 Socio-economic Duty – where appropriate EqSEIAs will be carried out to identify any implications. 5.5.3 Islands – where appropriate Island impacts assessments will be carried out to identify any implications. 5.6. Climate Change – due regard will be given to climate change with a view to minimising any climate change impact and these will be considered as and when they arise. 5.7 Risk – risk managed through toolbox talks, safety briefings and where appropriate risk registers – all of the above are monitored through the RIS leadership and management teams. 5.8 Customer Service – none known. Page 66
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5.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) – none known. Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, Kirsty Flanagan Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services, Councillor John Armour August 2024 For further information contact: Jim Smith, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Services or Mark Calder, Project Manager Page 67
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 RECYCLING AND RECOVERY PERFORMANCE 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Argyll and Bute Council is both a waste collection and waste disposal authority. 1.2 Waste disposal is dealt with by 3 separate models across the council as follows: • Island sites e.g. on Mull and Islay where landfill sites are operated directly by the council; • Helensburgh and Lomond area where waste is disposed of at sites outside of Argyll and Bute; • A 25 year (2001 – 2026) Waste PPP contract which covers the rest of Argyll and Bute. 1.3 Waste figures for all four administrative areas have been summarised within this report. Due to the way the reporting is carried out it is not possible to accurately break down the information on an area by area basis for all data. 1.4 National policy decisions, guidance and regulations e.g. relating to the Biodegradable Municipal Waste landfill ban will have a significant impact on future recycling, composting and recovery performance. 1.5 It is recommended that Members note and give consideration to the details as outlined in this report and the national policy drivers that will likely impact over the coming years. Page 69 Agenda Item 7
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL KINTYRE AND ISLANDS AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 RECYCLING AND RECOVERY PERFORMANCE 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Argyll and Bute Council is both a waste collection and waste disposal authority. Recycling, composting and recovery (i.e. other landfill diversion) statistics are reported quarterly within the council’s performance management system. Statutory returns to SEPA e.g. licensed site tonnage, landfill tax and waste data flow vary from quarterly to annual. 2.2 This report provides details on the council’s recycling and landfill diversion performance along with national policy, targets and regulations which are likely to impact on future performance. 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 It is recommended that Members note and give consideration to the details as outlined in this report and the national policy drivers that will likely impact over the coming years. 4.0 DETAILS 4.1 The Council’s waste strategy was approved by the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee in September 2019. Whilst this strategy will emerge in line with government guidance, regulation legislation, and contractual requirements the Strategy is predicated on the model shown below in Figure 1. Page 70
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Figure 1 4.2 Argyll and Bute Council operates a performance management system. Quarterly recycling/composting, recovery and landfill percentages are included and split between the Islands waste disposal sites, Waste Management PPP and Helensburgh/Lomond areas. These details include: • percentage of waste recycled and composted; • percentage of waste recovered e.g. other landfill diversion; • combined percentage of waste recycled, composted and recovered; • percentage of waste to landfill; • tonnes of biodegradable municipal waste to landfill. Percentages Summary of Landfill, Recycling, Composting and Recovery 2022 and 2023 2022 2023 Argyll & Bute wide % of waste recycled, composted and recovered 51.8% 53.0% % waste recycled and composted 37.6% 43.3% % waste recovered 14.2% 9.7% % waste landfilled 48.2% 47.0% Tonnes of municipal waste to landfill 28,265 30,872 Page 71
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Waste PPP % of waste recycled, composted and recovered 57.6% 61.2% % waste recycled and composted 36.3% 46.0% % waste recovered 21.3% 15.2% % waste landfilled 42.4% 38.8% Helensburgh & Lomond % of waste recycled, composted and recovered 44.7% 39.5% % waste recycled and composted 40.6% 39.3% % waste recovered 4.2% 0.2% % waste landfilled 55.3% 60.5% Islands % of waste recycled, composted and recovered 37.3% 36.3% % waste recycled and composted 36.7% 36.3% % waste recovered 0.6% 0 % % waste landfilled 62.7% 63.7% 4.3 Some points to note are as follows: • There was an overall improvement in recycling performance in 2023 which was mainly due to an increase in green garden waste, soils and rubble tonnages recycled by Renewi from the PPP area. • There was a drop in recovery performance in 2023 compared to 2022. This was in part due to an energy from waste trial carried out by Renewi in the PPP area in 2022, whereby Renewi sent circa 1,500 tonnes of general mixed residual general waste to an energy from waste (EFW) plant in the central belt. A similar but smaller trial was carried out by Renewi in 2023, whereby a reduced amount of circa 700 tonnes of residual general waste was sent to EFW during the year. • The drop in recovery performance was also due to a reduction in recovery from the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Following The Scottish Government introduction of a Landfill Tax Abatement Order legislation in 2022, Barr Environmental decided to discontinue their waste treatment plant from July 2022 and landfill all residual general waste at their Auchencarroch landfill site near Alexandria. With no recycling or recovery occurring from the mixed general waste at the Barr site from July 2022 onwards, this had a Page 72
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negative impact on overall recycling and recovery rates from the Helensburgh and Lomond area. The negative impact affected 6 months of figures in 2022 and the full year in 2023.This also had a minor impact on the Islands waste recovery rate which fell from 0.6% in 2022 to 0% in 2023 as the Tiree/Coll general waste was transferred to the mainland and disposed of at the Auchencarroch site. • The overall combined recycled, composted and recovery rate however increased from 51.8% in 2022 to 53% in 2023. This is mainly due to the increased recycling in the PPP area described in the first bullet point above. • The recovery in the Waste PPP area is carried out by Renewi mainly through residual waste mechanical biological treatment plants based at their waste facilities near Oban, Dunoon and Lochgilphead. In 2022 and 2023 Renewi also sent some residual general waste to an energy from waste (EFW) plant in the central belt. Waste sent for energy from waste is also classed as recovery. • The recovery in the Helensburgh and Lomond area was carried out by Barr Environmental at their Auchencarroch waste facility, near Alexandria. As described, Barr ceased operation of their mixed residual waste treatment plant following The Scottish Government Landfill Tax Abatement Order which was introduced from July 2022. Since July 2022 until the end of 2023, Barr landfilled all mixed general waste at their Auchencarroch Landfill Site. In January 2024, Barr Environmental closed the Auchencarroch landfill site and ceased operations completely at the end of March 2024. Since January 2024, Helensburgh and Lomond’s general waste has been going for refuse derived fuel (RDF)/energy from waste which will see a significant increase in recovery tonnages for 2024. • Cardboard is consistently now the most prominent recycling material in the blue recycling bin (previously paper which was the highest proportion pre- pandemic). The increase in the cardboard proportion in recent years is likely due to more on-line purchasing while newspapers are not as widely purchased in hard copy compared to previous years. • The overall percentage waste to landfill in 2023 (47.0%) was a lower percentage than 2022 (48.2%) due to the increased recycling levels in the PPP area relating mainly to green garden waste ,soils and rubble. • The tonnage of municipal waste to landfill, however in 2023 (i.e. 30,872 tonnes) was more than in 2022 (i.e.28,365 tonnes).This was mainly due to the Renewi energy from waste trial being smaller in 2023 than in 2022, plus Barr Environmental landfilled all general waste in 2023 following the cessation of their waste treatment plant from July 2022. • Recycling and composting is mainly from recycling collections to households and businesses, bring sites and segregated wastes from recycling/civic amenity sites. Recovery is predominantly moisture/process loss and compost like output from mixed waste treatment plants operated by Renewi. Page 73
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In addition there was also some recovery from a Renewi energy from waste trial where some residual general waste was sent to an energy from waste plant in the central belt. • SEPA published annual recycling, recovery and landfill data for local authorities focuses mainly on recycling/composting from household waste and less on recovery in line with the waste hierarchy. Landfill Ban 4.4 The Waste (Scotland) Regulations were introduced by the Scottish Government in 2012 and included a landfill ban of biodegradable waste from 2021. 4.5 The landfill ban planned for 2021 was subsequently delayed by The Scottish Government until the end of 2025. This delay was welcomed by the Council and provided more time for alternative solutions and funding to be sought. An update report on the Waste PPP/Landfill Ban was included in the June 2024 Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee plus additional Scottish Government funding of £1.5 million towards compliance in the PPP contract area was announced in July this year. Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) 4.6 The UK Government had indicated a planned start date of October 2025 for a UK wide deposit return scheme, however this has since been delayed until 2027. 4.7 A UK wide DRS scheme may result in an overall increase in recycling including other environmental benefits e.g. current non-recyclers may use the scheme plus there should be less littering of such items. The scheme may however, see a slight reduction in Council recycling performance if plastic drinks bottles and cans are no longer handled by Council recycling collections albeit they should still be recycled in future via the UK wide DRS scheme. Scottish Government Circular Economy Bill 4.8 During June 2024, The Scottish Government published details of its Circular Economy Bill. Further details on these Scottish Government proposals and Bill have been and will be reported at future ED&I Committees as they progress. Some of the main proposals which relate to local authorities recycling are as follows: • A Duty of Care on households regarding their waste and recycling with new powers given to local authorities for the issuing of fixed penalties to enforce this. • Local Authorities will be required to comply with a statutory code of practice on recycling. • The Scottish Government will have the powers to set mandatory recycling targets on Local Authorities from 2030 onwards. Page 74
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5.0 CONCLUSION 5.1 In concluding this report, steady progress was made on overall recycling and composting performance during 2023. Recovery performance however decreased which resulted in increased tonnages to landfill in 2023. Landfill should be reduced in 2024 as the Barr Environmental Auchencarroch landfill site (near Alexandria) closed at the end of 2023.The council now uses alternative providers for the Helensburgh and Lomond general waste which now goes mainly for recovery e.g. refuse derived fuel/energy from waste. National Policy drivers such as the ban on municipal waste to landfill, the deposit return scheme and the circular economy bill will have significant implications for future recycling, composting and recovery performance. 6.0 IMPLICATIONS 6.1 Policy National policies and regulations will likely impact on future recycling, composting and recovery performance. The council’s policy is to reduce landfill. 6.2 Financial The end of 2025 ban on biodegradable waste to landfill will have financial implications. An update report was included in the June 2024 Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee. 6.3 Legal The landfill ban is a legal requirement under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. Other legal requirements may likely result following The Scottish Government Circular Economy Bill e.g. statutory code of practice for recycling. 6.4 HR None known. 6.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 6.5.1 Equalities – protected characteristics None known. 6.5.2 Socio-economic Duty None known. 6.5.3 Islands The landfill ban will require increased transport of waste off the islands of Mull and Islay from the Glengorm (Mull) and Gartbreck (Islay) waste and recycling facilities. 6.6 Climate Change The landfill ban will significantly reduce methane emissions from landfill sites however there will be additional transport related emissions with waste Page 75
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having to travel longer distances for treatment/disposal. 6.7 Risk Risks to the council on the landfill ban and any other future statutory requirements are mainly financial. A future UK wide deposit return scheme for plastic drinks containers and cans will hopefully have an overall environmental benefit, although it may impact on council recycling rates. 6.8 Customer Services None at present. 6.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) None known. Executive Director with Responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services: Kirsty Flanagan Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services: Councilor John Armour For further information contact: John Blake – Fleet, Waste & Transport Manager Page 76
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Bute and Cowal DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 03 September 2024 DUNOON TO HUNTERS QUAY ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE : CONCEPT DESIGN AND FUTURE EXTERNAL FUNDING 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1. This report provides an update to Members on the Dunoon to Hunters Quay active travel route, highlights the next steps and seeks support from Members for the continuation of the project to complete the design process. A further report will be presented to Members prior to any construction stage. 1.2. The funding for this project has come from Transport Scotland through the Sustrans administered Places for Everyone programme (PFE) which is a highly competitive challenge fund that requires designs to adhere to strict design parameters in order for them to be considered by the PFE funding application assessment panels. 1.3. An initial concept design in line with PFE design requirements that included a dedicated segregated cycle track was issued for public consultation between May and June 2023. This consultation received 383 responses. The majority of responses to this concept design were largely negative, primarily due to the proposed removal of on street parking required to deliver the scheme. 1.4. Following this feedback it was agreed with the project funders that a revised concept design which minimised loss of on street parking would be produced that responded to the comments received from the public consultation. 1.5. To help gauge views and opinions from key stakeholders on the new emerging concept design a series of workshops were held between the 27th November 2023 and the 17th January 2024. 1.6. A public consultation on the new concept design was held between 29th January and the 26th February 2024 March and a drop in day was held in the Queens Hall on the 31st January. 1.7. This consultation received 207 responses, out of a resident population of 9,140 in Dunoon. 42% of respondents said that they were supportive or very supportive of the new concept design; 46% of respondents said they were unsupportive or very unsupportive of the new concept design. 1.8. Although a slightly higher percentage of respondents said they were unsupportive of the route the main concerns appear to be in relation to the Page 77 Agenda Item 8
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sections of the route that run through Kirn and between Kirn and Hunters Quay and are in relation to the loss of on street parking. 1.9. An additional stakeholder workshops were held post consultation on 13th March to provide feedback on the findings of the consultation and to provide an update on the design. 1.10. If members approve the progression of this project, additional funding for the developed and technical design stages will be required. At present the primary route to access further funding for this project (and other active travel infrastructure projects) would be through the Transport Scotland PFE programme. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that the Bute and Cowal members: • Note the progress made to date. • Support the continuation of the project and the submission of a new PFE funding application for design stage 3 (Developed Design) and stage 4 (Technical Design) to complete the design work required. Page 78
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Bute and Cowal DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH 03 September 2024 DUNOON TO HUNTERS QAUY ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE : CONCEPT DESIGN AND FUTURE EXTERNAL FUNDING 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1. This report provides an update to Members on the progress made to date on the Dunoon to Hunters Quay active travel project, highlights the next steps and seeks support for the project from Members. 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 It is recommended that the Bute and Cowal members: • Note the progress made to date. • Support the continuation of the project and the submission of a new PFE funding application for design stage 3 (Developed Design) and stage 4 (Technical Design) to complete the design work required. 4.0 DETAIL 4.1. The Council’s Active Travel Team, 1.7 FTE (Full Time Equivalent employees), is part of the Strategic Transport Team within the Development and Economic Growth Service. No Council funding is currently received by the Active Travel Team. All project costs, including internal staff costs, have to be funded via successfully securing highly competitive external challenge funds. 4.2. In 2023/24, the Active Travel Team secured £2.56M external funding for the development and delivery of a total of 22 projects across Argyll and Bute, including the Dunoon to Hunters Quay Active Travel Route Project. 4.3. Transport Scotland’s Places for Everyone (PFE) programme is structured around 8 project stages with a highly competitive challenge fund; with the 32 local authorities, 7 regional transport partnerships, two national parks and numerous community groups across Scotland competing against each other to secure the funding each project requires. 4.4. A minimum of three new competitive funding submissions are required to complete a project using PFE funding, with competitive applications required, as a minimum, prior to Stage 0 (Strategic Definition), Stage 3 (Developed Design) and Stage 5 (Construction). The project stages are (0) Strategic Definition, (1) Page 79
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Preparation and Brief, (2) Concept Design), (3) Developed Design, (4) Technical Design, (5) Construction, (6) Handover & Close Out and (7) In Use. January – June 2023: Stage 0-2 Concept Design 4.5. Following the confirmation of PFE funding that was awarded specifically for this project a concept design for an active travel route between Dunoon and Hunters Quay was developed between January and March 2023 through a series stakeholder workshops. 4.6. One of the key stakeholders involved in shaping the concept design was the paid PFE funding manager, Sustrans, who requested that the new route should provide the highest level of service as set out by Cycling by Design and wherever possible this should be achieved through the reallocation of existing road space in favour of non-motorised users. 4.7. The concept design that emerged proposed the introduction of a continuous bidirectional segregated cycle track from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to James Street, Kirn. The creation of the new bidirectional cycle track was to be achieved through the reallocation of carriageway space, primarily through the removal of existing on street parking bays along the seaward side of the route. Two on street parking surveys were carried out that appeared to suggest that the design provided sufficient on street parking capacity along the route to accommodate parking demand through the provision of parking bays along the landward side of the route and the retention of some parking bays along the seaward side where this was possible. For safety the new cycle track also proposed replacing the mini roundabouts on the A815 at Pier Esplanade and at John Street with priority junctions. 4.8. Due to existing width constraints the section of the route between James Street and Hunters Quay proposed three design options and asked people to select their preferred option. 4.9. A public consultation on this concept design was held between 10th May and 26th June 2023 with a public drop in session held at the Queens Hall on the 16th May; Around 100 people attended the event with 83 leaving comment. The public consultation received a total of 383 responses. 4.10. The main barriers to walking and wheeling were listed as: the weather (47%); the need to carry too many things (28%); traffic speeds (23%); concerns with safety/lack of safe off road paths and footways (22%); it takes too long (21%). 4.11. The main barriers to cycling were listed as: The weather (42%); the need to carry too many things (27%); concerns with safety/lack of safe off road paths and footways (26%); do not enjoy cycling (25%) traffic speeds on road (24%). 4.12. 57% of respondents said they strongly disagreed with the proposed reduction in parking bays between Dunoon and Hunters Quay to accommodate improved walking, wheeling and cycling, 11% disagreed, 9% agreed and 8% strongly agreed with the proposal. Page 80
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4.13. There was particular concern raised from businesses at Kirn about the loss of parking around Kirn and the impact this could have on the viability of their businesses. 4.14. Following the largely negative responses from the community to the initial concept design it was agreed with the PFE fund manager, Sustrans, to prepare a new concept design that did not required to remove significant levels of on street parking. Officers secured additional funding from the Scottish Government Cycling Walking and Safer Routes (CWSR) fund to cover the additional cost of developing a new concept design. July 2023 – March 2024: Revised Stage 0-2 Concept Design 4.15. The design team developed a revised concept design taking account of the comments previously received. The revised concept design sought to retain existing levels of on street parking with the route primarily being a widened shared use path with improved connections where there were level differences between the path and the A815 and better crossing facilities over the A815 4.16. In response to the feedback from the earlier consultation the following additional technical surveys were also commissioned • 7 day on street parking, duration of stay, occupancy and turnover survey within Kirn ( between the hours 0700 and 1900) • 3 day on street parking beat survey for the project area out with the Kirn survey (between the hours 0700 and 2000) • A classified junction turning count for the Hunters Quay ferry terminal junction (between the hours 0700 and 1900) 4.17. A new programme of stakeholder workshops was subsequently drawn up. The pre consultation workshops which are shown in the table below were arranged to help develop a design that could be supported in principle by the project sponsor and key stakeholders Format Date Stakeholder Virtual Workshop 27/11/2023 Argyll and Bute Council Officers Sustrans Virtual Workshop 06/12/2023 Argyll and Bute Council Officers Virtual Meeting 13/12/23 Dunoon Presents Virtual 1-1 Meeting 09/01/2024 Western Ferries In-Person Meeting 1 17/01/2024 Argyll and Bute Council Officers Argyll and Bute Council Elected Members Live Argyll Local Community Organisations In-Person Meeting 2 17/01/2024 Argyll and Bute Council Officers Argyll and Bute Council Elected Members Local Businesses Page 81
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4.18. A public consultation on the new concept design was held between 29th January and the 26th February 2024 and a drop in day was held in the Queens Hall on the 31st January. 4.19. The concept design was split into 4 sections for the consultation; Section A- Victoria Parade to Riverside Leisure Centre. Section B – Riverside Leisure Centre to Kirn. ; Section B – Through Kirn and Section D Kirn to Hunters Quay at a location approximately 100m south of the ferry terminal. 4.20. Section A proposed a design for a bidirectional segregated cycle track utilising the existing available road and footway width without the need to remove any on street parking. 4.21. Sections B-D proposed widening the footway to create a wider shared surface path for walking, wheeling and cycling. This was largely achievable by using the existing road verge; however as the route approaches Hunters Quay the available usable verge width significantly reduces and it was proposed to extend the existing double yellow lines from the Hunters Quay ferry terminal further south towards Kirn to allow for the wider footway and be able to retain the required carriageway running widths. 4.22. The design also contains a series of improved crossing facilities along the length of the route. The proposed crossing at Kirn required the removal of approximately 5 on street parking bays to allow for safe visibility lines. The proposed crossing at John Street required the existing road lay out be changed from a mini roundabout to a priority junction. None of the other crossing required significant changes to the existing road layout. 4.23. The consultation received 207 responses, a drop of 176 from the previous consultation. The results on the new concept design were more evenly split with 42% of respondents saying that they were supportive or very supportive of the new concept design and 46% of respondents saying they were unsupportive or very unsupportive of the new concept design. 4.24. Although a slightly higher percentage of respondents said they were still unsupportive of the design the main concerns appear to be in relation to sections C and D of the route between Kirn and Hunters Quay and again these concerns focused on the loss of on street parking, both formal parking through the loss of parking bays required for the new controlled crossing at Kirn and informal parking through the extension of the double yellow lines from Hunters Quay south towards Kirn. 4.25. Further amendments were made to the final concept design based upon the findings of the public consultation. These final changes were: • Relocating the proposed formal crossing facility in Kirn to provide additional space for on-street parking and loading activity associated with the Kirn Variety Store and Java Walk businesses on the east side of the A815. Page 82
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• Retaining some on-street parking between Kirn and Hunters Quay through amendments to the extent of new double yellow lines. • Proposal for a new formal crossing facility outside Fountain Quay Care Home. • The retention of the mini-roundabout at the junction between John Street and the Esplanade (rather than a new priority junction) and the removal of the formal crossing facility proposed at this location. • Incorporation of a raised table at key junctions (rather than a continuous footway) • Inclusion of zebra crossing facilities across the segregated cycle track in proximity to the Dunoon Ferry Terminal 4.26. A stakeholder meeting was held with Police Scotland on 12th March who raised no major concerns about the design at this stage. 4.27. A post consultation workshop with stakeholders was held on 13th March to provide feedback on the findings of the consultation and to provide an update on proposed next steps. 4.28. As a complete package this project has so far produced • A Concept Design Package which includes: o General Arrangement Plans and Cross Sections o Technical Surveys: ▪ On street parking beat surveys ▪ On street parking, duration of stay and occupancy surveys ▪ Automatic traffic counter and traffic flow speeds surveys ▪ Car park occupancy surveys ▪ Classified junction turning counts ▪ Walking, wheeling and cycling flows surveys ▪ Topographical survey ▪ Utilities survey ▪ Desk top flood risk review. o Preliminary Ecological Appraisal o Stage 1 Road Safety Audit o Constraints Plan • A Business Case which includes: o Benefit cost ratio appraisal o Risk registers • A Behavior Change Plan • A Monitoring and Evaluation Plan • Equalities and Impact Assessment Page 83
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Next Stages 4.29. If members approve the progression of this project, additional funding for the developed and technical design stages will be required. At present the primary route to access new funding for this project (and other active travel infrastructure projects) would be through the Transport Scotland PFE programme. 4.30. The PFE funding for is a highly competitive challenge fund that requires designs to adhere to strict design parameters in order for them to be considered by the PFE funding application assessment panels. 5.0 CONCLUSION 5.1. Two public consultations have been held to help inform the production of a concept design for a new and improved active travel route between Dunoon and Hunters Quay. The last public consultation showed a split of 42% of respondents in support of the design and 46% unsupportive of the design. 5.2. The potential loss of on street parking in the vicinity of Hunters Quay and, to a lesser extent, to enable a new pedestrian crossing in Kirn, remains the main reason why 46% of respondents were unsupportive of the design. In response to this further amendments have been made to the concept design with the proposed crossing at Kirn now located further south along the A815 so that no on street parking capacity in the vicinity of the Kirn Shops is reduced and six on street parking bays have been introduced into the design in the vicinity of Hunters Quay. 5.3. External funding from PFE has been sought for 2024/25 to progress the concept design through design stages 3 and 4. However, the award of this funding is not guaranteed. 6.0 IMPLICATIONS 6.1. Policy Completion of this project will support the Council’s Local Outcome Improvement Plan (2024-34) outcomes 1: Transport Infrastructure and 3: Community Wellbeing. The project is in keeping with LDP2. The project also supports achievement of the Scottish Government’s objectives set out in the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) and Let’s Get Scotland Walking - The National Walking Strategy. 6.2. Financial The design and any land purchase will be funded by external competitive funding applications. The Council has not contributed any funding to design costs. There is strong evidence that people who are more active, for example by walking or cycling, have improved physical and mental health and are less Page 84
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likely to require social care services in later life which could result in a future saving to the Council or HSCP. 6.3. Legal Continued input will be required from Legal Services to support any land purchase. 6.4. HR None. 6.5. Fairer Scotland Duty: 6.5.1 Equalities Completion of this project will provide enhanced opportunities within the project area for people to travel more sustainably and actively by walking, wheeling and cycling. The route has been designed to be DDA compliant and will provide a safe and accessible route for those with mobility aids including wheelchairs and parents/guardians with a child’s pram or buggy. 6.5.2 Socio- economic Duty The route will improve access to essential services, retail, leisure and employment opportunities for local residents, with studies demonstrating those who travelled actively had a higher monthly spend in local businesses than those who travel via motorised transport. The design will also offer opportunities for individuals to travel for leisure, again encouraging spend in local businesses connected by the route. 6.5.3 Islands There are no adverse impacts. 6.6. Climate Change Active Travel is the least carbon intensive mode of travel. Providing the opportunity for residents and visitors to consider an alternative to having to use a private car to travel between these communities will help lower Argyll and Bute’s carbon footprint. 6.7. Risk There is a reputational risk to the Council if the project is not completed within a reasonable timeframe and if community support for the project is not obtained. 6.8. Customer Services None. 6.9. The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Completion of this project will provide enhanced facilities designed to be suitable for use by an unaccompanied 12 year old. The route has been designed to be DDA compliant and will provide a safe and accessible route for children with disabilities. Page 85
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Executive Director with the responsibility for Development and Economic Growth: Kirsty Flanagan Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services: Councillor John Armour 17 July 2024 For further information contact: Douglas Grierson, Sustainable Transport Coordinator Douglas.grierson@argyll-bute.gov.uk 01546 604228 Page 86
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BUTE & COWAL ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL AREA COMMITTEE SUMMARY REPORT August 2024 CULTURE, HERITAGE AND ARTS ASSEMBLY, ARGYLL AND ISLES (CHARTS) 2023-2024. ‘To raise our profile as a centre for cultural activity and vibrant and sustainable creative sector’ Argyll & Bute Council Economic Strategy 2019-2023 For details see Annual Review 2023-2024 Page 87 Agenda Item 9
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This report highlights CHARTS work including impact and key projects: We support Argyll and Bute’s culture, heritage and arts sector under 4 strategic areas, Achieve, Connect, Promote, Sustain: • Key project supporters 2023-2024, include the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Creative Scotland, the Art Fund, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Museums and Galleries Scotland and the Scottish Government (islands) • National collaborators include the School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art, University of St Andrews, University of Glasgow • Key regional partners include Live Argyll, the Argyll and Bute Tourism Cooperative and the Argyll and Bute Museum and Heritage Forum • We support 680 professional members, including individuals, cultural organisations and venues PHOTO CREDITS; Argyll Collection at Mount Stuart June 23 (top) , Sawa, Reflect project, Bute Aug 24 Page 88
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Bute Local impact 23/24 to date Reflect, Remembering Together –community projects create places of memory across 4 Argyll locations as part of a national post-covid memorial programme (Nov 23-July 24). Bute project working with refugees, created by Sawa, Rothesay, in partnership with lead artist Luke Winter. See link: FILM Bute, Our Community Reflects Day (August 24), including participants across the 4 Reflect Argyll locations. Funder, The Scottish Government, partners, Greenspace Scotland, Argyll and Bute Council. Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) – recommended support to Bute artist’s Kate Clayton and Scott O’Neill. 7 VACMA and 3 additional islands awards were distributed throughout Argyll and Bute. Funders, Creative Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council (VACMA) and the Scottish Government (islands). The Argyll Collection, funders the Art Fund and the National Lottery Heritage Fund; Co-curation of exhibits from Argyll Collection by 25 pupils from Rothesay Academy at Mount Stuart 2023 Rothesay Library - liveArgyll libraries collaboration creating storage for Argyll Collection artworks awaiting conservation 2024 Islands Support, funder the Scottish Government New steering group member role created for Bute, meeting our members regularly: artist and heritage professionals, help to inform local area development. Page 89
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Cowal Local impact 23/24 to date Argyll Aspires – - 4-month Argyll Collection Exhibition Traineeship managed by CHARTS and hosted by Dunoon Burgh Hall included Awaken Exhibition ( 250 visitors) and a series of workshops, attended by 31 Dunoon Grammar School pupils and community members - Collaboration with Developing Young Workforce led to workshops and films for national Creative Careers Week and Dunoon Grammar School pupils visited heritage sites Funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund. Supported by the Art Fund & the Gannochy Trust 2024 Related Report, Film and Forthcoming Event: Argyll Aspires Evaluation Report The Argyll Collection now on leading world museums, Smartify App The Argyll Collection, work to date, presentation by Kirsty McNab research manager, at Dunoon Burgh Hall, 1-2pm September 19th ,2024 Page 90
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ARGYLL ASPIRES This 2-year youth-heritage training programme concluded in April 2024. Photographs show the final, exhibition training stages, focused on selected artworks from the Argyll Collection. Page 91
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Key Support THE ARGYLL COLLECTION, RECONNECTED 23-24 • New CHARTS partnership with Argyll and Bute Council, Education • £50k fundraised from the Art Fund (UK) to review cultural value and build awareness of the Argyll Collection • Youth training, regional school and community activities also supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Gannochy Trust • Collection inventory and condition check - 179 council owned art works in every school and library • Collaborators, University of Andrews, University of Glasgow Page 92
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Key Support GAELIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS • Gaelic Culture Strategy under development; region-wide consultation events took place including Dunoon Burgh Hall • Gaelic Culture Officer, reports to the Gaelic Policy Lead Group, Argyll and Bute Council. Funder Bòrd na Gàidhlig. • Gaelic Culture Officer supports development and delivery of the Argyll Gaelic Gathering working in collaboration with the Council. • Projects include building relationships between Argyll and Ireland – CHARTS commended by Bòrd na Gàidhlig • PHOTO CREDIT: Gaelic consultation at Dunoon Burgh Hall Page 93
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Our Impact 2023-2024 Argyll and Bute Council funding of £75k (23-24) enabled CHARTS to generate a total of £371,825, to support cultural development. Impacts included: • 67,700 views to the CHARTS website • 25 media features – regional and national press & tv • 33 opportunities created to work in Argyll • 5 paid apprenticeships/traineeships delivered for young people • 11 countries and 4 continents hosted international work by Argyll’s artists • 24 arts and heritage commissions created • New Gaelic connections made between Argyll and Ireland • New Argyll Collection connections made: Working with Makerere University, Uganda, regarding African art in the collection Profiling the collection via the world leading Smartify App Page 94
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CHARTS grows local opportunity, creating work in partnership with others regionally and nationally to support and raise the profile of the cultural sector in Argyll and Bute. Argyll and Bute Council funding of £75k (24-25) despite inflation, enables CHARTS to continue its valuable work for education, employment, social and economic development. This currently includes CHARTS management and research of the Council-owned Argyll Collection, further to the Council’s additional request for support and new investment secured by CHARTS from the Art Fund (£50k -2023/4),to enable first stage review of the collection’s cultural significance; educational, economic and social values. This project has resulted in wide-ranging interest in this heritage asset created by the Council in the1960s and has built its profile regionally, nationally and internationally. As the Art Fund’s support for this first phase review is due to end in Autumn 2024, this means that additional funds will be required for continued Argyll Collection development facilitated by CHARTS in partnership with the Council. Since 2020 CHARTS has fundraised more than £1.4m in total - including and due to annual Council investment (2020-25). Our work brings significant return. For further information, contact CHARTS Board Seymour Adams Seymour@chartsargyllandisles.org https://www.chartsargyllandisles.org CHARTS is a SCIO registered in Scotland SC049113 Page 95
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Bute and Cowal Area Committee Workplan 2024-2025 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/ consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment September 2024 3 September 2024 Area Performance Report – FQ1 2024/25 Customer Support Services – Lorna Gillies Quarterly Report 8 August 2024 3 September 2024 Roads and Infrastructure Service Update Roads and Infrastructure – Mark Calder Quarterly Report 8 August 2024 3 September 2024 Recycling and Recovery Performance Roads and Infrastructure – John Blake Annual Report 8 August 2024 3 September 2024 Dunoon to Hunters Quay Active Travel Route: Concept design and future external funding Development and Economic Growth – Douglas Grierson As Required 8 August 2024 3 September 2024 CHARTS (Argyll and the Isles) Seymour Adams Annual Report 8 August 2024 December 2024 3 December 2024 Area Performance Report – FQ2 2024/25 Customer Support Services – Lorna Gillies Quarterly Report 8 November 2024 3 December 2024 Argyll and Bute HSCP Performance Report 2023/24 Health and Social Care Partnership – Charlotte Craig Annual Report 8 November 2024 3 December 2024 Argyll and Bute HSCP Performance Report Health and Social Care Partnership – Charlotte Craig Bi-Annual Report 8 November 2024 Page 97 Agenda Item 10
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Bute and Cowal Area Committee Workplan 2024-2025 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/ consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment FQ1 2024/25 3 December 2024 Charitable Trusts, Bequests and Trust Funds Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean Annual Report 8 November 2024 3 December 2024 ACHA Annual Update ACHA – Chief Executive Annual Report/ Presentation 8 November 2024 3 December 2024 The Third Marquis of Bute’s Silver Wedding Dowry Fund Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean As Required 8 November 2024 3 December 2024 The Provost’s fund (Bute) – Award Recommendations Legal and Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean As Required 8 November 2024 3 December 2024 Roads and Infrastructure Service Update Roads and Infrastructure – Mark Calder Quarterly Report 8 November 2024 March 2025 4 March 2025 Area Performance Report – FQ3 2024/25 Customer Support Services – Lorna Gillies Quarterly Report 6 February 2025 4 March 2025 Supporting Communities Fund – End of Project Monitoring Report Chief Executive – Ailie Law/Amie Dow Annual Report 6 February 2025 4 March 2025 Roads and Infrastructure Service Update Roads and Infrastructure – Mark Calder Quarterly Report 6 February 2025 Page 98
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Bute and Cowal Area Committee Workplan 2024-2025 Committee Date Report Description Lead Service and contact officer Regularity of occurrence/ consideration Date for Reports to Committee Services Additional Comment 4 March 2025 Primary School Report Education – Louise Lawson Annual Report 6 February 2025 4 March 2025 Housing Services Activity Update - Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) - Annual Update Development and Economic Growth – Douglas Whyte Annual Report 6 February 2025 June 2025 3 June 2025 Area Performance Report – FQ4 2024/25 Customer Support Services – Lorna Gillies Quarterly Report 9 May 2025 3 June 2025 Roads and Infrastructure Service Update Roads and Infrastructure – Mark Calder Quarterly Report 9 May 2025 3 June 2025 Secondary School Report – Dunoon Grammar School Education – David Mitchell Annual Report 9 May 2025 3 June 2025 Secondary School Report – Rothesay Joint Campus Education – Louise Nicol Annual Report 9 May 2025 3 June 2025 Cruach Mor and Clachan Flats Windfarm Trusts Legal & Regulatory Support – Stuart McLean Annual Report/ For Noting 9 May 2025 3 June 2025 Supporting Communities Fund 2025/26 Chief Executive – David Hagerty Annual Report 9 May 2025 Page 99
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