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Argyll and Bute Council · 6 February 2024
Back to Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group — 6 February 2024 and its agenda
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Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 30 January 2024 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the BUTE AND COWAL COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP will be held BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend. Douglas Hendry Executive Director BUSINESS 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. MINUTES (a) Meeting of the Bute and Cowal Community Planning Group held on 31 October 2023 (Pages 5 - 14) 4. GOVERNANCE (a) Area Community Planning Group Governance Arrangements (Pages 15 - 26) Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council (b) Appointment of Chair of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group (Pages 27 - 28) Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Public Document Pack
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5. COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE (Pages 29 - 32) Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council 6. AREA PLANS UPDATE (Pages 33 - 46) Presentation by Corporate Support Manager, Argyll and Bute Council 7. ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP - PUBLIC HEALTH (a) Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership - Public Health Update (Pages 47 - 50) Report by Health Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (b) Presentation on Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Profiles Presentation by Health Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership 8. DRAFT ARGYLL AND BUTE COMMUNITY JUSTICE PLAN 2023-2027 (Pages 51 - 60) Presentation by Community Justice Coordinator, Argyll and Bute Council 9. INCLUDEM - YOUTH JUSTICE (Pages 61 - 62) Presentation by Research Associate, Includem 10. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Police Scotland Update (Pages 63 - 66) (b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Update (Pages 67 - 72) (c) Live Argyll Community Learning Services Update (Pages 73 - 74) (d) UHI Argyll Update (Pages 75 - 76) (e) Argyll and Bute TSI Update (Pages 77 - 80) (f) Opportunity for Verbal Updates 11. SHAPING PLACES FOR WELLBEING (Pages 81 - 84) Report by Project Lead – Dunoon, Shaping Places for Wellbeing 12. COMMUNITY FOCUS (a) Friends of Glenan Wood Presentation by Forest Ranger, Glenan Wood
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13. CLIMATE CHANGE (a) Climate Change Working Group Update (Pages 85 - 88) Report by Climate Change Project Manager (b) Opportunity for verbal updates on community based initiatives 14. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 30 April 2024. Bute and Cowal Community Planning Group Reeni Kennedy-Boyle (Vice-Chair) Contact: Julieann Small, Senior Committee Assistant - 01546 604043
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BUTE AND COWAL COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP HELD BY MICROSOFT TEAMS ON TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2023 Present: Charles Dixon-Spain (Chair) Reeni Kennedy-Boyle, Fyne Futures Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Ailie Law, Community Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Councillor Audrey Forrest Councillor William Sinclair Rhona Grant, Community Learning Services, Live Argyll Janis Marshall Reilly, Argyll and Bute TSI Rory Munro, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Naomi Swann, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Jen Broadhurst, Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau Tony McGloin, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Rhona Altin, UHI Argyll Angela Anderson, Time for Change Argyll and Bute John Parker, Sandbank Community Development Trust Sergeant Eddie McGunnigal, Police Scotland PC Laura Evans, Police Scotland Robert Trybis, Dunoon Gourock Ferry Action Group David Clough, Dunoon Community Council Ann Campbell, Dunoon Community Development Trust John Glen, Bute BID Shona Cowie, Lochgoil Community Council Attending: Angela McNeil, Heartstart 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: Lauren Worrell, NFU Scotland; Juliette Gill, Hunters Quay Community Council; Alex Wilde, Shaping Places for Wellbeing, Improvement Service; Becky Hothersall, Shaping Places for Wellbeing, Improvement Service; Sue McKillop, Scenic Sandbank; Jean Moffat, Bute Community Council; Martin Gerrish, Grow Food Grow Dunoon; Tom McFarlane, Department for Work and Pensions; Councillor Liz McCabe; Inspector Barry Convery, Police Scotland; and Stephen Kelly, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Page 5 Agenda Item 3a
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2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. MINUTES (a) Meeting of the Bute and Cowal Community Planning Group held on Tuesday 15 August 2023 The Minutes of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group meeting held on Tuesday 15 August 2023 were approved as a correct record. 4. COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE Consideration was given to a briefing note which provided information on matters discussed during a meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Management Committee, held on 7 September 2023. The Committee Manager highlighted the matters arising from Area Community Planning Groups specifically the request from the Bute and Cowal ACPG for a meeting to discuss the Dunoon-Gourock car ferry. The Committee Manager invited Robert Trybis from the Dunoon Gourock Ferry Action Group to provide an update from the meeting which took place on 30 October 2023. Mr Trybis advised that he had met with the Chair of the CPP Management Committee and others where he had asked whether Argyll and Bute Council would consider the long-term lease of the linkspan in Dunoon to suitable community groups. Mr Trybis also advised that the Action Group are liaising with authorities in Gourock regarding the renewed vehicle handling service as well as approaching Community Councils in the area to get their support on this matter. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the briefing note. (Reference: Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 31 October 2023, submitted) 5. COMMUNITY WELLBEING (a) Public Health Team - Local Adult Health Area Profile The Group gave consideration to a report and presentation from Rory Munro, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, on the adult health and wellbeing profile for the Bute and Cowal Area. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. Page 6
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(Reference: Report by Public Health Intelligence Team, dated March 2023, submitted) 6. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Police Scotland Update Consideration was given to an update which provided information on the ongoing work of the Service and information on fraud prevention and awareness, specifically Sextortion; bereavement support; road safety; community intelligence; youth engagement activities and coastline safety. Discussion took place in relation to Sextortion and it was suggested that campaign information could be placed in male public toilets where victims of this crime may see it. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Police Scotland, submitted) (b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Update The Group gave consideration to a report highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) FQ2 review of local performance across Bute and Cowal for the period 2023-24. The report included information on the local firefighter training plan; incidents during this time 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. Councillor Sinclair recorded his thanks to the newly passed emergency driver in Dunoon Fire Station. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, submitted) (c) Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership - Public Health Update Consideration was given to a public health update from Rory Munro, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership on the ongoing wellbeing and prevention activities overseen and delivered by the HSCP Public Health Team in Argyll and Bute. The update provided information on the alcohol and drug partnership with it being highlighted that the Scottish Government consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing is now live. Information was also provided on the alcohol and drug partnership grant funding to support the delivery of alcohol and drug prevention work in local communities; the Coproduction training which was undertaken by two Page 7
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members of the public health team; the support given on the provision of Good conversations training; the adult health profiles produced by the Health intelligence Team and the child health profiles which are due to be published in November. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Health Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, submitted) (d) Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership - GP Relocation Project Consideration was given to an update by the Programme Manager, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership on the GP relocation project. Naomi Swann highlighted that the project would see the move of the Church Street Surgery and Cowal & Bute Medical Practice (Argyll Street site), to a new, fit for purpose, shared and disability compliant building within the Cowal Community Hospital site. Naomi advised that there is a community engagement event in the Burgh Hall in Dunoon on the 14th November with everyone welcome to come and give their views. It was noted that a presentation on the project would be circulated to the Group following the meeting. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Programme Manager, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, submitted) (e) Argyll and Bute TSI Update The Group gave consideration to an update from Janis Marshall Reilly from Argyll and Bute TSI. The update included information on the work in response to the cost of living crisis; local strategic partnerships; the recruitment of new NHS Highland Board members and the work on the application to receive funding for the Climate Action Network. The update also provided information on the use of the Inveraray Hub; new products to help deliver social change more efficiently; year 3 funding for the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund; Staffing changes; events held during the last quarter and social media presence. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Support Advisor, Argyll and Bute TSI, dated October, submitted) Page 8
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(f) UHI Argyll Update Consideration was given to an update by Rhona Altin, UHI Argyll. The update highlighted that since the last meeting, staff and students have settled into the new academic year and that all further education and higher national students are now required to attend classes from centres as opposed to logging in from home. The update also provided information on the 2023 graduation which was held in September; courses that are available and a planned open day in November with provisional open days also scheduled for January, March and June 2024. Rhona highlighted that there had been a low uptake in Autumn courses and added that courses available to start in January are on the UHI website. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by UHI Argyll, dated 17 October 2023, submitted) (g) Live Argyll Community Learning Services Update The Group gave consideration to an update from Rhona Grant, Live Argyll - Community Learning Services. The update provided information relating to adult literacy and numeracy provision and management changes including a new Services and Support Manager; Commercial Operations Manager and an Active Schools and Sports Manager. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Team Leader – Community Learning Services, Live Argyll, submitted) (h) Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau Update Consideration was given to an update from Argyll and Bute Citizen’s Advice Bureau which provided statistical information on the number of clients who had contacted the Bureau between January and September 2023; the recruitment campaign for volunteer advisors; the annual programme of energy efficiency advice sessions and services that the Bureau provide. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau, dated October 2023, submitted) Page 9
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(i) Opportunity for Verbal Updates Sandbank Community Development Trust John Parker highlighted that a recent Sandbank Development Trust consultation exercise regarding the Community Action Plan had received a 20% response rate with interesting outcomes resulting from this. Mr Parker advised that they plan to present their findings at a meeting in November and that the next stage is to invite local businesses to provide feedback. Mr Parker added that there was an appetite for the Community Council to be re-established, which would prove helpful to the Trust. Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development Team Ailie Law advised Partners of a housing emergency survey which could be found on Basecamp in relation to the emergency declared by the Council in June. Ailie also highlighted that the Community Development Team had recruited a new Engagement and Communities Lead, Suzanne Mason whose role will involve managing the Community Development team, working with other services in the Council and managing the Supporting Communities Fund. Ailie added that there would be a new temporary Community Development Officer for Bute and Cowal joining the team next month who will be job sharing with her. Time for Change Argyll and Bute Angela Anderson highlighted that Time for Change Argyll and Bute have a hybrid round table warm homes event with Councillors and Council Officers planned for Friday 3rd November in Lochgilphead with the main topic being home insulation and retrofitting. Angela added that Time for Change were also very pleased on the progress towards establishing the Argyll and Bute Regional Climate Hub. Dunoon Community Development Trust Ann Campbell highlighted that Dunoon Community Development Trust have their 3rd Annual General Meeting scheduled for Monday 6th November at 7pm in the Queen’s Hall with all welcome to attend. Ann also advised that the Trust are soon to start work on the Active Travel Network looking at small scale interventions that can help improve everyday walking, cycling and wheeling. 7. SHAPING PLACES FOR WELLBEING Consideration was given to a written update from Alex Wilde, Project Lead at Shaping Places for Wellbeing Dunoon. The update provided information on how they share their learning, with it being highlighted that they now have a designated webpage for Dunoon on the Shaping Places for Wellbeing website; a knowledge hub page and a blog series. The update also provided information on the Active travel Plan for Dunoon; Place and Wellbeing assessments and training opportunities to better understand available data about inequalities for Dunoon. Ailie Law highlighted that partners could join the Knowledge Hub page to get involved with the Project happening in Dunoon. Page 10
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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 Shaping Places for Wellbeing Dunoon, any questions could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any responses circulated to the Group (Reference: Report by Project Lead, Shaping Places for Wellbeing, Dunoon) 8. SANDBANK ROAD SAFETY The Committee Manager highlighted that road safety concerns in Sandbank had been raised at the Bute and Cowal Area Committee in September under the Roads and Infrastructure item where it was agreed to bring the matter to the Community Planning Group for discussion. Mr McLean advised that the matter had previously been raised at the Area Committee in December by a local resident, Liz Neilson, who highlighted that the Community were concerned with traffic speeding through Sandbank and the general lack of road safety measures along the entirety of the road. Councillor Sinclair highlighted that within the last 12 months, there had been four serious accidents within the stretch of the 30mph road in Sandbank with one incident resulting in loss of life. Sergeant Eddie McGunnigal advised that the four recorded accidents were not attributed to speed and advised that the speed survey carried out by Argyll and Bute Council didn’t show a high percentage of speeding. Sergeant McGunnigal further advised that Police Scotland continue to undertake speed checks and have provided communities with new speed limit wheelie bin stickers to encourage drivers to stick to the limit and that they are currently working on a community speed watch team in the area. Sergeant McGunnigal added that the Police are happy to support any speed calming initiatives. Tony McGloin advised that the Fire Service did attend the four mentioned incidents and that they are very active highlighting road safety with Road Safety Scotland Material. Tony highlighted that the Service will soon have virtual reality headsets to train young drivers. Discussion took place in relation to children walking alongside the road, with partners raising concerns for their safety. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group: 1. considered and noted the information provided; and 2. requested that the Roads and Infrastructure Services consider what appropriate road safety measures could be introduced within the locality and these be presented to a future meeting. Page 11
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The Chair left the meeting at this point and the Vice-Chair took over as Chair. 9. COMMUNITY FOCUS (a) Heartstart Cowal The Group gave consideration to a presentation by Angela McNeill from Heartstart. The presentation included information on the aims of Heartstart; who they are; why the emergency life support is taught; what you should do if you are in the position where someone needs CPR and general information on Heartstart Cowal. Discussion took place in relation to how Partners could support Heartstart with some partners offering to share information and provide a space for associated training. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Nurse Lead/Training Supervisor, Heartstart) 10. CLIMATE CHANGE (a) Climate Change Working Group Update Angela Anderson highlighted that across Argyll and Bute, Climate Change has been on everyone’s mind since the heavy rain fall of a couple of weeks ago and highlighted an article written by Councillor Currie and the Chief Executive of the Council on what we needs to be done and how much help is required. Angela advised that the new CPP Climate Change Project Manager, Andy MacPherson, will be in position by 30th November and that he lives in the Bute and Cowal area and has an excellent professional background in environmental and sustainable development projects in various authorities and public bodies. Angela added that Andy’s focus will be on mitigation and adaptation at a strategic level for the CPP. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Verbal presentation from Angela Anderson, Representative of the Climate Change Working Group) (b) TSI/ACT Climate Change Hub Angela Anderson highlighted that the consortium of Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT), Third Sector Interface (TSI) and Time for Change had submitted an application for the Climate Hub and had presented the application to the Scotgov Advisory Board on Friday 27th October. Angela added that they expect to hear of the outcome of the bid during the latter half of November. Page 12
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Angela also highlighted that they had applied for funding for four part-time posts, one for each of the four administrative areas and that ACT will supply day to day support, TSI will provide ICT and secretariat assistance and TfC will assist as needed. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Verbal presentation from Angela Anderson, Time for Change Argyll and Bute) (c) Opportunity for verbal updates on community based initiatives There were no verbal updates provided under this item. 11. 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 6 February 2024. The Vice-Chair thanked everyone in attendance at the meeting, and highlighted that this meeting was Charles’ last meeting as Chair, advising that a report would be considered at the next meeting seeking nominations to this position. The Vice-Chair encouraged partners to consider whether this was a role that they would be interested in fulfilling and if so to please contact the Committee Manager for further details. The Committee Manager recorded his thanks to Charles for all his commitment and support as Chair of the Group. Page 13
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Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group 06 February 2024 Area Community Planning Group Governance Arrangements Summary The report asks the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group to review the current Terms of Reference, the membership of the Group and also asks members to note the dates for meetings up until May 2025. 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to confirm the governance arrangements of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group (Area CPG) specifically the Terms of Reference, membership and note future meeting dates. 2. Recommendations 2.1 Area CPG members are requested to: • Consider and adopt the Terms of Reference submitted in this report (Appendix 1) and to agree that these be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure their ongoing currency and appropriateness for the work of the Area CPG as it develops over time. • Consider and agree the membership of the group as attached (Appendix 2) and to agree that the membership of the group be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure currency and appropriateness for the work of the group as it develops over time. • To note the future meeting dates submitted in this report. 3. Detail 3.1 The Area CPG Terms of Reference were last reviewed and agreed in February 2023. An updated version, which has been amended to Page 15 Agenda Item 4a
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reflect some changes in language and terminology, is attached at Appendix 1. 3.2 The membership of the Area CPG was last reviewed in February 2023. The Area CPG are asked to consider whether any changes should be made to the membership, details of which are attached at Appendix 2. 3.3 The membership will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure currency and appropriateness for the work of the group as it develops over time, however there is provision for additional organisations to join the group at any stage to accommodate local circumstances. 3.4 Historically meeting dates for Area Community Planning Groups are scheduled approximately half way between the programmed meetings of the Community Planning Partnership Management Committees to enable effective and timeous reporting of matters to that committee. Members are therefore asked to note that the meeting dates for the Bute and Cowal Area CPG for 2024/25 will be:- • Tuesday 30 April 2024 • Tuesday 13 August 2024 • Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Tuesday 4 February 2025 • Tuesday 6 May 2025 4. Conclusion 4.1 Given the development of Local Action Plans and the future focus of the work of Area Community Planning Groups the meeting is asked to review and agree the attached Terms of Reference and the current membership. 5. SOA Outcomes Not applicable. The report relates to the administration of the Area CPG. For further information please contact: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Tel 01436 658 717 Appendix 1 – Terms of Reference Appendix 2 – Membership list Page 16
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 1 Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Terms of Reference: Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group is a sub group of, and reports to, the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership’s Management Committee. It is an unincorporated partnership of agencies and organisations with membership drawn from the public sector, third sector, private sector, community organisations and partnerships that have an interest in Bute and Cowal. Purpose Argyll and Bute is a large and diverse area. Communities inevitably have different issues even within the overall umbrella of a community plan for the whole area. Area Community Planning Groups are the vehicle to ensure that there is effective community planning delivery, as set out in the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, at a local level by: • Contributing to the oversight role of the whole partnership by highlighting issues of a partnership nature that cannot be resolved locally through the Area Community Planning Group, to the Community Planning Partnership Management Committee • Acting on behalf of the Community Planning Partnership via its Management Committee to oversee the implementation of Area Community Planning Action Plans (known as ‘locality plans’ within the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015) • Acting on behalf of the community to ensure that local concerns and priorities are highlighted to the Community Planning Partnership’s Management Committee Role The role of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group is to: • Oversee the development and implementation of the Area Community Planning Action Plan for Bute and Cowal • Encourage effective working across community planning partners at an area level • Act as a conduit to ensure that local priorities are met and local issues addressed through partnership working Remit The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group has the authority to: • Contribute to the development of an Area Community Planning Action Plan for Bute and Cowal • Monitor progress of the Area Community Planning Action Plan for Bute and Cowal • Provide the scrutiny role for the Community Planning Partnership within Bute and Cowal, considering regular performance monitoring reports and providing information Page 17
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 2 to the Management Committee by submitting written reports on challenges that cannot be resolved locally; where these challenges relate to partnership working and not single agencies. A representative of a community group or statutory body or business that is not a member of the group may also attend a meeting, with prior agreement from the Chair, to provide additional information should a specific issue of concern to the group be scheduled as an agenda item • Form short term working groups to undertake defined pieces of work as required by the group • Engage with communities within Bute and Cowal to understand their needs • Inform and consult on issues relating to Community Planning at an area level • Contribute to a Community Planning Annual Report for Argyll and Bute on progress on the agreed outcomes and best practice in partnership working Short Term Working Groups Short Term Working Groups initiated by the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group must: • Be approved at a meeting of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group and its purpose recorded in the minute of the meeting, with clarity on the objective and output of the group and the start and end date of the work • Have a named member of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group acting as lead officer for the group • Have a list of members of the group agreed at inception • Have an appropriate source of administrative support identified and agreed at inception • Where relevant, have an appropriate funding package identified at inception and a named member of the short term working group undertaking financial responsibility for the initiative • Provide regular reports of activity and progress to the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group; and in updates to the Management Committee Any changes to the above must be approved by the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group and recorded in the minute of the meeting. Equal Opportunities and Fairer Scotland Duty The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will ensure that equal opportunities are considered in each of their remitted activities, any expected negative impacts are mitigated and that promotion of equal opportunities is central to its ongoing activities. In doing so, the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will consider the responsibilities placed on it by The Fairer Scotland Duty. This duty places a legal responsibility on particular public bodies in Scotland to pay due regard to (actively consider) how they can reduce inequalities of outcome, caused by socio-economic disadvantage, when making strategic decisions. Criteria for Membership • Membership is drawn from public sector, third sector, private sector, community organisations and partnerships operating within the Bute and Cowal area • Membership is open to all public sector, third sector, private sector, community organisations and partnerships operating within the Bute and Cowal area with an Page 18
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 3 interest in at least one of the outcomes identified in the Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan • Organisations can self-nominate, be invited to join or have a statutory obligation to participate • In order to ensure democratic accountability, the Chair and Vice Chair from Argyll and Bute Council, Bute and Cowal Area Committee and, one other Elected Member from an Argyll and Bute Council Bute and Cowal Area Committee Ward not already represented by the Chair or Vice Chair, will sit as members of the group • In order to ensure democratic accountability, community councils situated with in the Bute and Cowal area will sit as a member of the group. Subject to local needs, this may be individual community councils, or by way of a caucus arrangement agreed by the community councils situated within the Bute and Cowal area, or alternatively one community council representing all of the community councils on a rotational basis. The community council undertaking this role will be nominated by the other community councils within the area on an annual basis, or more frequently if agreed locally • In order to comply with legislation which governs community planning in Scotland, some organisations have a statutory obligation to participate in community planning. The organisation will nominate the most appropriate person within their organisation to sit as a member of the group where relevant • In order to reflect the needs of the community and range of activities covered by the Area Community Planning Action Plan, other organisations and partnerships operating within the local area are also able to sit as members of the group • In order to obtain a balanced representation of the above and to ensure a community focussed approach, a ratio of no more than 50% public sector membership should be maintained throughout the lifetime of the group • The representatives ought to be able to speak on behalf of their organisation and where appropriate commit funding and other resources to local partnership activity • Membership should reflect the needs of the community and can therefore change subject to approval by a simple majority vote of the other members of the group Role of Members Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group members have the following responsibilities: • To consistently attend the scheduled Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group meetings. (Consistency in attendance by members is necessary to build momentum and progress the activities of the group) • Appoint a substitute to attend meetings on their behalf if they are unable to attend • To communicate information relating to the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group with other members and officers within their own organisation and other organisations operating within the area of activity they represent • To communicate information relating to their organisations area of activity to other members of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group at meetings • To raise community planning-related issues (that is issues related to Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership’s Local Outcomes Improvement Plan) on behalf of the community, at Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group meetings • To contribute to the development, ongoing monitoring and review of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Action Plan • To participate in short term working groups as required Page 19
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 4 Meetings Chair • The Chair and Vice Chair of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will be elected by the members of the group and will be appointed for a period of two years • The outgoing Chair and Vice Chair can stand for re-election at the end of the two-year period. • However, no one person can serve in the role of Chair or Vice Chair for more than two consecutive two year periods • Should either the Chair or Vice Chair resign their position during their term of office, the office bearer must either notify the group in person at a scheduled Area Community Planning Group meeting or contact the Chair in writing, advising formally of their intention to stand down. Members will be advised of the resignation timeously and an election to fill the vacant post will be conducted at the next scheduled Area Community Planning Group meeting • Nominations for the Chair and Vice Chair positions will be proposed and seconded by Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group members. Each member will have one vote and a simple majority vote will determine the outcome of the election process • The elected Chair, or in their absence, the Vice Chair shall preside over the meeting. If both are absent, partners will choose a member from the floor to preside • Members should respect the authority of the Chair who will decide matters of order, competency, relevancy and urgency Quorum • The quorum for a meeting will be 5 • If a quorum is not present within 10 minutes of the scheduled start of a meeting, or if at any point after a meeting has commenced attendance falls below the quorum, the meeting will be declared inquorate • If a quorum is not present, at the Chairperson’s / Vice Chairperson’s discretion, the meeting shall proceed and any decisions taken will be homologated at the next meeting • For purposes of the quorum, participation of partners by video-conferencing or telephone conference links will be considered as present Frequency of Meetings • The Area Community Planning Groups of the CPP will normally meet once each quarter (4 times each year) • These meetings will normally be held in February, May, August and November • Where business requires, further meetings can be called with agreement of the Chair, subject to the required notice being given Conduct of Meetings • Meetings of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will be held in public • Observers can only participate in discussion with the agreement of Chair • Members must declare any conflict of interests at the start of a meeting and take no part in the consideration of the relevant item • Observers wishing to participate in discussion must declare any interest in the subject under discussion Page 20
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 5 • All meetings will be minuted and a minute made available through the Council’s website and available from a link through the Community Planning Partnership website • Meetings of the Area Community Planning Groups will be conducted in accordance with the lead partner‘s (Argyll and Bute Council) standing orders for meetings subject to any necessary changes as set out above (mutatis mutandis) Decision making • All members of the group have equal status • Each member has one vote • The Chair retains the casting vote • All decisions must be clearly minuted with a brief summary of the discussion and reason for decision recorded as well as the outcome • The minutes should clearly record who or whatever organisation is responsible for action • Observers and persons attending the meeting in an advisory capacity may provide information but are not part of the decision making process and are not able to participate in a vote Accountability The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group is an integral part of community planning in Argyll and Bute and is accountable to the following bodies: • Full Community Planning Partnership via the Management Committee • Community within its local area Support The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will be supported by: • A Lead Officer to facilitate and promote the smooth operation of the group and work closely with group members to ensure a supportive structure, which responds to the needs of the members in addressing issues • Administrative support, organising meetings, taking minutes and associated administrative support will be provided by Argyll and Bute Council, Legal and Regulatory Support • A Local Community Development Officer will have a key role, working in partnership with organisations in the support of community groups, organisations and individuals, particularly those who do not traditionally engage in community issues, to participate in local community planning Issue of Papers • The agenda and papers for the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will normally be issued 7 days prior to the date of the meeting • The Chair can agree to accept late papers • The draft agenda detail will normally be circulated four weeks in advance to allow members to propose items for inclusion • The agenda and papers will be available via the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership website and will be published on the Argyll and Bute Council website. Page 21
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 6 Communications The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group is encouraged to share any best practice in partnership working locally with the wider Community Planning Partnership. Case studies and examples of partnership working making a difference can be sent to cppadmin@argyll- bute.gov.uk to be shared and promoted. For example this may be through the regular CPP e- Bulletin. The CPP e-Bulletin is available to members of the Area Community Planning Groups and sign up is via cppadmin@argyll-bute.gov.uk. Paper copies can be made available and it is downloadable from the webpage. Winding Up The Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group is a sub group of the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership. • If the Argyll and Bute Community Partnership is dissolved, the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group will cease to exist by default • If a review of Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership delivery structure should recommend that Area Community Planning Groups should be dissolved to facilitate a new delivery structure, the decision whether or not to wind up the group will be made by the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership following consultation with the Area Community Planning Groups and Argyll and Bute Council as lead partner for community planning within the area • Area Community Planning Group members may initiate a proposed wind up of the group by submitting a report outlining the reasons why it was felt the group was no longer required, to the Management Committee in the first instance. The decision whether or not to wind up the group will be made by the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership following consultation with Argyll and Bute Council as lead partner for community planning within the area Approved and adopted at the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group meeting held on 3 March 2015 Amended March 2015 to reflect a change in the meeting cycle Amended March 2016 to clarify procedure if either the Chair or Vice Chair resigns during their term of office and amend number of days meeting papers are to be circulated prior to meeting date Amended February 2017 to clarify procedure if outgoing office bearer wishes to stand for re- election. Amended February 2019 to clarify terms in respect of the Local Outcome Improvement Plan / Area Community Planning Action Plan. Amended February 2020 to clarify Communications, specifically the sharing of best practice and other minor changes to ensure ongoing currency and appropriateness for the work of the Area CPG. Amended February 2021 to clarify language and terminology and to include reference to Fairer Scotland Duty. Amended February 2022 to clarify language and terminology. Page 22
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Appendix 2 Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Groups Membership (incorporating changes in local communities since February 2023). Partner Organisation Contact Name Argyll and Bute Council Councillor Liz McCabe, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly & Councillor Gordon Blair Community Councils Ardentinny, Bute, Cairndow, Colintraive & Glendaruel, Dunoon, Hunter’s Quay, Kilfinan ,Kilmun, Lochgoil, Sandbank, South Cowal, Strachur Police Scotland Chief Inspector Allan Dickson, Inspector Bart Simonis, PS Eddie McGunnigal, PC Laura Evans Scottish Fire and Rescue Stephen Kelly, Anthony Mallon, Anthony McGloin , Christopher Spence Health and Social Care Partnership Laura Stephenson Highlands and Islands Enterprise Jennifer Nicoll, David Smart NHS Highland Alison McGrory Highlands and Islands Enterprise Jennifer Nicoll Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Susan Brooks TSI Janis Marshall Reilly ACHA Michelle Mundie Fyne Homes Janet McAlister Health and Wellbeing Network - Network Bute Dee Hancock Health and Wellbeing Network - Network Cowal Susan McFadyen Cowal Transport Forum Cllr D Hampsey PA23 BIDs Colin Moulson Scottish Health Council Alison McCrossan Argyll and Bute Social Enterprise Network Ailsa Clark Argyll and the Islands Strategic Tourism Partnership Carron Tobin Dunoon Area Alliance Ann Campbell, Tom Warren Bute Islands Alliance Reeni Kennedy-Boyle/ Jim Osborne Isle of Bute BIDS John Glen Colintraive & Glendaruel Development Trust Cathleen Russell Sue Wallis Volunteer Cowal (South West) Skills Development Scotland Susan MacRae Department of Work and Pensions Lynn Campbell Carr Gomm Becs Barker Scenic Sandbank Ltd Sue Mckillop & Iain MacNaughton Page 25
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Sandbank Community Development Trust Jean Maskell/ John Parker Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau Jen Broadhurst Bute Kitchen UHI - Argyll Rhona Altin Addiction Recovery Cafe (ARC) Dunoon Dee James Oakbank Community Inn Sandbank Iain MacNaughton Dunoon Gourock Ferry Action Group Robert Trybis Time For Change Argyll and Bute Angela Anderson Poverty Alliance Becky Hothersall Page 26
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Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group 6 February 2024 Appointment of Chair of the Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group Summary The following report provides information relating to the appointment of a Chair for the Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group. It outlines the expected time commitment and also gives information on the role. The Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider making an appointment to the position of Chair. 1. Purpose 1.1 This report asks the Area Community Planning Group to consider the appointment of a Chair. 2. Recommendations 2.1 The Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider the appointment of a Chair. 3. Background 3.1 The current Chair, Charles Dixon-Spain, intimated his intention to stand down as Chair of the Community Planning Group following the previous meeting. The Group is therefore required to nominate a member to take on the role of Chair. 4. Detail 4.1 According to the Terms of Reference the Chair, if elected, would serve for a term of 2 years with an option to be re-elected at the end of this time. However, no one person can serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. 4.2 In order to be considered as a candidate for the position of Chair the person must be a member of the Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group. 4.3 Some further information on the commitment required:- • Attend meetings of the Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group; • Attend meetings of the Community Planning Partnership Management Committee or the Full Partnership; Page 27 Agenda Item 4b
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• Time commitment of at least 4 Community Planning Group meetings per year in February, May, August and November and 4 pre-agenda meetings per year in January, April, July and October; • To participate in any Short-Term Working Groups as required; and • To engage with officers of the Council in terms of setting the Agenda for the CPG in consultation with the Vice-Chair. 5. Conclusions 5.1 The Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider the appointment of a Chair. 6. SOA Outcomes 6.1 This report does not link to any specific Outcome as it relates to administrative arrangements. For further information, please contact: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council (01436) 657605 Stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk Page 28
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Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group 6 February 2024 Community Planning Partnership Management Committee Update This briefing relates to the meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Management Committee which was held on 12 January 2024. The briefing is for noting and relevant discussion. Summary HIGHLIGHTS Matters Arising from Area Community Planning Groups (ACPGs) An update was provided on the discussions which had taken place at all 4 Area Community Planning Groups during the October/November 2023 cycle of meetings. The Management Committee noted that Colin Buchanan was appointed as Vice Chair of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles ACPGs and that both the Bute and Cowal and Helensburgh and Lomond ACPGs will seek to appoint new Chairs at the meetings scheduled in February 2024. The Management Committee also noted that following concerns around road safety within Sandbank, the Council’s Roads and Infrastructure Services will submit a report to a future Bute and Cowal ACPG meeting outlining possible safety measures in that locality. COUNCIL AREA PLANS The CPP Management Committee met on the 12 January 2024 with the meeting being held on a hybrid basis from the Council Chambers, Kilmory and via MS Teams. This update provides an overview of the discussion which took place. Reports which were discussed at the meeting can be found by following this link - Agenda for Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership - Management Committee on Friday, 12 January 2024, 10:00 am - Argyll and Bute Council (argyll-bute.gov.uk) Page 29 Agenda Item 5
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Stuart Green delivered a presentation on the development of 8 area plans across Argyll and Bute which will identify local service prioritisation and investment opportunities in communities. The Management Committee were advised that funding opportunities that arise from the UK or Scottish Governments were usually announced with short bidding notice periods, yet the amount of work required to develop a suitable business case is high, which can be challenging. The area plans look to establish a clear record of the capital project visions and aspirations within communities. By getting ahead of the curve in this, the hope is to be able to take greater advantage of, and capitalise on, future funding and investment opportunities. Stuart advised that there will be direct community engagement and consultation moving forward with Community Councils and Development Trusts. £200,000 has been allocated from the Council’s Priorities Investment Fund for this work. CROSS CUTTING THEMES Climate Change Andy MacPherson advised that he started in post as the Climate Change Project Manager on 30 October 2023, employed by ACT on behalf of the Management Committee and the project was in good financial health currently. Andy has been meeting with key contacts within the CPP and the wider climate change community and has looked at the climate strategies of similar localities, and other public bodies, to identify parallels with the specific geographical challenges in Argyll and Bute. He has also been working with the Sustainable Scotland Network and believes there is an opportunity to collaborate with them. Community feedback is that they want to focus on climate change action with short, snappy plans to support that. He is also keen to capture climate change plans in alignment with the Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan priorities of housing, transport infrastructure and community wellbeing. Financial Inclusion Fergus Walker highlighted that: - From 1 April to 30 November 2023, £428,416 had been spent against the 2023/24 funding allocation of £458,284 from the Scottish Welfare Fund and there is a projected overspend of £200,000 for the year. - Up to 30 November 2023, £803,862 had been spent of the initial tranche of £869k from the Discretionary Housing Payment fund. - Up to 31 October, 2279 households facing food and fuel insecurity in Argyll and Bute had benefitted from the Flexible Food Fund with an average client gain of £1416 per household. £204k had been granted from Shared Prosperity Funding that will allow the project to continue to 2025. Page 30
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- Work continues to introduce School Clothing Project to Mid-Argyll and the Isles. There is now a live website for this project and Fergus is looking to work with Community Development to help identify and fill gaps in project coverage. - From £141,000 funding provided by the Scottish Government, 1300 Love Local cards had been issued to islanders, each with a value of £85. Grant payments of £4000 has also been paid to island based foodbanks. Fergus advised that project working in partnership with Poverty Alliance will start this year. A project outline will be shared in due course, but in summary, they are looking to setup a Citizens Panel of people living in Argyll and Bute that have lived experience of poverty. The project will seek to learn from them what it is like, where the pressures are and what could be developed to help alleviate rural poverty. There is also a project in place that is working with Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau on Council Tax collection which aims to protect vulnerable people from the Debt Recovery process. Digital Communities Ross Hamilton (Regulatory Affairs Manager, Telecoms, Consumer and Post Policy at OFCOM Scotland) delivered a presentation on the work of the OFCOM Digital Inclusion team. In December, OFCOM published their annual report “Connected Nations” and an interactive dashboard on which holds information on fixed and mobile connectivity at Local Authority level. In Argyll and Bute, superfast broadband has increased by 4%, resulting in over 1400 more properties having access to superfast broadband compared to 2022. There has also been a 2% increase in the level of 4G geographic coverage in the area. Ross noted concerns around the resilience of the technology network in more rural parts of Scotland and OFCOM are consulting with providers to provide greater clarity on their need to comply with security duties, such as battery power backups, and the infrastructure that is required to ensure connectivity remains in the event of power cuts. OFCOM are looking at what more can be done at network infrastructure level and are looking to start a dialogue and discussion about what sort of aspects should be considered as part of this. Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan (ABOIP) for 2024 – 2034 Rona Gold delivered a presentation on the Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan (ABOIP) for 2024 – 2034. The presentation contained high level statements of intent, in order of priority, under each of the 3 outcomes (transport infrastructure, housing and community wellbeing). Rona reminded the Management Committee that seven areas were identified and included as part of the extensive consultation (the additional priorities were financial inclusion, climate change, digital inclusion and diverse economy/skilled workforce) but the three in focus here came out as the priorities. Page 31
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COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING CLES were commissioned by the Management Committee to take forward work on a strategy and action plan for Community Wealth Building (CWB). The report under consideration asked the Management Committee to consider a series of broad recommendations under each of the pillars of CWB, specifically spending, workforce, inclusive ownership, financial, land and property. The recommendations, driven by interviews, workshops, scoping and experience of what has worked well in other areas can be found, in their entirety, by following this LINK. The Management Committee noted that final recommendations would be considered at the next meeting of the Steering Group before consideration at the next meeting of the Management Committee. The Management Committee also received a presentation regarding CWB in Argyll and Bute. The presentation emphasised that CWB is a practical economic development approach to delivering community economic aspirations and community ownership, with many CWB qualities already in place in Argyll and Bute, including anchor institutions, strong procurement and existing community ownership. For further information, please contact: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council (01436) 657605 Stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk Page 32
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#abplace2b Area Plans – What, Why and How? What? Creating area-based plans for all our communities, reflecting investment opportunities and local service prioritisation. Why? Increase rate of external investment by improving how we align with growing number of external funding streams (e.g. government). How? Through consensus, forward plan investment opportunities that improve outcomes. Page 34
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#abplace2b Area Plans – Mandate Council Agreed Priorities – November 2022 Corporate Plan 2023 - 2027; Agreed by Policy and Resources Committee – October 2023 Number of locality plans. Purpose & Principles Approach Resourcing and timescales In addition; agreed to reflect any relevant outcomes from the Community Planning Partnership Community Wealth Building Review relevant to the Council in the approach to producing area plans. Page 35
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#abplace2b Area Plans – Purpose & Principles Purpose Capture community vision and aspirations for each area. Reflect investment opportunities Identify local projects. Principles 1. The plans will be orientated towards maximising external funding. 2. The plans do not guarantee the provision of funding towards any of the projects contained therein. 3. The plans will seek to promote proposals that are aligned with the Council’s strategic plans and priorities. 4. All projects delivered by the Council will be prioritised and developed using our adopted project methodologies and processes. Page 37
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#abplace2b What is in scope? Projects – planned and proposed by CPP Partners and community groups. Community wealth building opportunities. Housing; needs, demands and opportunities. High level summary on socio economic data. Collating this information provides a baseline narrative and narrative. Page 38
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#abplace2b Efficient use of resources. Area Plans Community Wealth Building CPG Area Plans Clear synergies to develop in tandem with; Community Planning Group Area Plans. Community Wealth Building. Careful consideration given to; Efficient and optimal use of resources. Co-ordinated consultation. Page 40
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#abplace2b Area plans - Approach Stages Activity 1 Collation of information and data e.g. Scottish Government island consultation data, data from ABOIP place standard consultations, existing community led plans etc. 2 Engage community councils, development trusts and community groups initially to test our findings and identify gaps and update maps and plans. 3 Wider public consultation on draft vision and maps and plans. 4 Publish analysis on feedback from engagement on draft vision and maps and plans. 5 Submit vision and maps and plans to Members for consideration. Page 41
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#abplace2b Phasing A phased but over-lapping approach is being taken to developing the Area Plans which will allow a) most effective use of resources and b) an iterative approach to learning from the process and identifying optimum methodologies. The phasing will be as follows; Phase 1; two localities – one island(s) locality and one mainland locality. Phase 2; three localities – one island(s) locality, two mainland localities. Phase 3; three localities – one island(s) locality, two mainland localities. Each phase will run for 12 months from start to finish. Phases 2 and 3 will commence 3 months after the previous phase starts. The 3 phases will almost run concurrently with the total programme scheduled to last 18 months (and not 36 months if run sequentially) April 2024 to September 2025. This is designed to expedite the process in the quickest time possible in relation to the available resource. Page 43
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#abplace2b How we will use the information? Area Plans should be viewed as a partnership document. Opportunity to capture all investments and aspirations for all to support development of visions for each area. May support strategic partners in developing future investment decisions and/or demonstrate community support. Plans will inform future opportunity for external funding. Effectively a ‘snap shot’ in time and does not prevent future opportunities. The plans do not guarantee the provision of funding towards any of the projects included but; Should provide clarity on opportunities, prioritisation, and improve matching and opportunities with external funding (which is significant). Page 44
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#abplace2b Your help please. 1. Identify all community groups in your area. 2. Identify all locations in your area suitable for individuals to see and comment on draft proposals. (This is to ensure individuals that cannot or choose not to access plans digitally are not excluded from the consultation process). 3. Encourage Community Councils, Development Trusts and Community Groups to participate in the process. Page 45
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1 Argyll & Bute Community Planning Partnership Area Community Planning Group Partnership update Date: January 2024 Partner update – Public Health The paper provides an update on ongoing wellbeing and prevention activity overseen and delivered by the HSCP Public Health Team in Argyll and Bute. Argyll and Bute Public Health Annual Report The Public Health Team published their annual report for the period April 2022 to March 2023 in November 2023. Alison McGrory, Associate Director of Public Health, presented the paper to the Integration Joint Board in November 2023 where the board noted the wider prevention activity taking place throughout Argyll and Bute. The report outlines the role of the Public Health Team which includes: • Improving the health and wellbeing of the people who live in Argyll and Bute • Implementing national health and wellbeing strategy and policy in our area • Supporting the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) in delivering effective services, for example, with evaluation or data analysis • Working with a range of partners and communities to gather views to shape and inform our health and wellbeing activity The report includes detail on; implementing the Living Well Strategy, work of the Living Well Networks, work of the Health Improvement Team, work of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership and the role of Health Psychology. Alison McGrory highlighted the vast range of work undertaken to the IJB and thanked the team for their efforts. The full report can be read at: https://www.ablivingwell.org/resources-publications. Children and Young People Health and Wellbeing Profiles Following positive feedback about the development of Adult Health and Wellbeing Profiles, the Health Intelligence Team developed profiles for Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing. The profiles present an overview of indicators relevant to the health of children and young people in each partnership. The information presented covers a range of themes relating to babies, children and young people’s health from pre-birth to young adulthood. Page 47 Agenda Item 7a
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2 The profiles for each area are published at: Oban, Lorn and The Isles: https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/b5qfcgog/childhealth- obanlornandtheisles-2023.pdf Mid Argyll Kintyre and Islay: https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/yqajntrq/childhealth- midargyllkintyreandislay-2023.pdf Bute and Cowal: https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/ho3ivijp/childhealth-buteandcowal- 2023.pdf Helensburgh and Lomond: https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/media/zfgjvye3/childhealth- helensburghandlomond-2023.pdf Health and Wellbeing Profiles Workshops The Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing profiles were the latest addition to a series of profiles about demography and health in Argyll and Bute. Workshops have been developed by the Community Development and Public Health Teams to support community groups in their interpretation and use of the profiles. These are taking place in January and February 2024. A further session will be taking place following the area specific sessions and will be promoted by Community Development. Cool2Talk Cool2Talk is an online support service for young people aged 12-26. Young people post a question to the website then receive a bespoke answer within 24 hours, 365 days a year, signposting them to appropriate services including sexual health services, emotional support resources and other health related issues. The Public Health team are working to recommission the service until autumn 2024. In the year 2022 to 2023 125 young people asked a question and received an answer; 53 of those questions were mental health related. Young people were signposted to various organisations to support their mental health and wellbeing. The site asks users to respond to a survey on the service, 80% of respondents stated they were either likely or very likely to use the service again. Users described the service as non-judgemental, friendly, trustworthy and understanding. Director of Public Health Report Public health and medication is the subject of the Director of Public Health Report this year. The report discusses the public health challenges, the use of prescribed Page 48
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3 medicines and how medication has transformed how we deal with a variety of health and wellbeing issues – antibiotics and vaccinations to name two. However, there are negative consequences to pharmacotherapy such as antibiotic resistance and the environmental impact of medication. There are many non-pharmaceutical interventions which are valuable alternatives. Social determinants such as poverty, isolation, employment and housing have a substantial effect on people’s health with an estimated 20% of people visiting a GP with non-medical needs. Medications may not be the most appropriate support provided in these instances. The report provides a variety of perspectives regarding the use of medicines and alternatives and their contribution to health, and ill health. The Director of Public Health Report will be released in spring and the Public Health team will be delivering several presentations across NHS Highland to share the thought-provoking contents with partners. The Public Health Team in Argyll and Bute will present the report to the next round of Area Community Planning Groups in spring 2024. REPORT AUTHOR AND CONTACT Author Names: Rory Munro (Health Improvement Lead). Email: nhsh.abhealthimprovement@nhs.scot Page 49
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Community justice is principally about organisations working together to ensure that people who have offended address the underlying causes of their behaviour, and pay back to the community where appropriate. It aims to encourage rehabilitation, reduce reoffending, and protect the public, leading to fewer victims and safer communities. This requires a strong partnership working approach at each point of the justice system, from the point of arrest, through to integration into the community. Public protection remains our first priority, with robust risk management systems in place to ensure that, where appropriate, those who have committed offences can be managed safely and effectively in the community. In the long term, our ambition is to use prison only for those who pose a risk of serious harm. Page 52
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The Missing Piece How includem Fits enquiries@includem.co.uk Scan me to visit our websiteA charity registered in Scotland, number SC030233 Company registration number: 207985 "Our priority is helping children, young people and families make positive, sustainable changes to build a better life. This is how we transform lives for the long term." Registered with the SSSC, we work closely with children, young people (from age 0-26*) and their families, who are facing difficult challenges in their lives. Our trust-based, inclusive model of support is centred on the needs of each child, young person and family who we help make positive life choices and to transform their lives; creating better outcomes for them and their communities. 0141 427 0523 We see a world where every child and young person is respected, valued, and has the opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of society. What We Do We’re not about prescribed processes or generic programmes. We take a flexible, personalised approach informed by evidence and research. Our support ranges from early intervention and prevention to intensive individual and family support provided by the right people when and where it is needed. We work with individuals and families to co-create a package of support based on what they tell us about their circumstances, strengths, needs and goals. This makes sure their voices are heard and the support we provide is designed specifically alongside them. We listen We make a plan We build trusting relationships We keep showing up We help people move forward*for those who are care experienced! Page 61Agenda Item 9
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE Cowal, Dunoon & Isle of Bute Serious Assaults have reduced YTD across these MMW by 50 % down from 4 crimes to 2. Sextorotion remains high with 11 recorded crimes YTD which although is down 1 is still high. This is a national picture and trend across Scotland. Those committing these offences are often based abroad which makes any detections challenging. Acquisitive Crime is up from 39 crimes to 58 crimes which equates to 48.7%. A deep dive into these stats show Fraud has increased from 11 to 15 recoded crimes and housebreaking, which includes attempt housebreakings where entry hasn’t been gained has increased from 11 to 18 which equates to 34.4%. In contract to a National picture theft by shoplifting crimes have reduced by 61.5% YTD down from 13 to 5. Vandalism has reduced from 40 recorded crimes to 30 which is down 25% YTD. Persons stopped in possession of offensive weapons has increased from 1 crime last year to 5 YTD. Drink Driving offences have reduced from 8 crimes to 6 but we have seen an 85.7% increase in person being stopped driving without valid insurance. Fraud Prevention Frauds and scams continue to be a focus as offences are still being reported on a regular basis. The Scam Savvy Quiz was delivered to the Innellan’s Women’s Group and was well received. During this input, officers provide information on Call Blocker devices which block out scam phone calls on landlines and 12 call blockers have been installed following the input. Currently, officers are making use of a free call blocker initiative being run by ‘Friends Against Scams’ who are a National Trading Standards organisation. Any devices requested are being sought through this scheme which means there is no local funding is required at this time. The most updated figures from trueCall who provide these devices is that we now have 262 call blockers installed in Argyll and Bute to protect older and vulnerable people from nuisance and scam phone calls. So far 86,504 calls have been blocked, and trueCall estimate that 141 scams have been prevented. It is estimated that over the 4 year life of these units they will have blocked 207,370 nuisance calls (of which 57,149 will have been scam phone calls), prevented 337 scams, saved vulnerable households £995,357, led to a reduction of £924,550 in NHS, social care & police costs, and an increase in wellbeing & quality of life valued at £1,072,235 - total benefits of £2,992,142. The financial benefits of £1,919,907 are 28 times the project costs of £67,858. Page 63 Agenda Item 10a
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Out and About Partnership and Prevention officers provided personal safety inputs to Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service staff as well as information on county lines drug dealing methods and risks. Divisional Recognition Awards 2023 The Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Divisional Awards 2023 took place in Oban this year to recognise the outstanding work that our officers, staff and partners do in the communities. The awards included Probationer of the Year, Special Recognition, Partnership, Outstanding Bravery, Unsung Hero, Commander’s Award, Above and Beyond and Team of the Year. PC Amy Burton from Dunoon Police Station was awarded the Outstanding Bravery Award which recognised an officer who has demonstrated outstanding bravery at an incident. PC Burton saved 2 members of the public during the recent landslide at the Rest and Be Thankful and was nearly caught in the landslide herself at the risk of saving others. The Partnership Award was presented to Jim Bowles, National Observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Jim acts as a volunteer in his role to promote road safety and was vital in his role during the Dunoon Road Safety event last year. Runner up for the Partnership Award was Sheena McLean from Argyll and Bute Council. Sheena was nominated for her unmatched knowledge of Anti-Social Behaviour legislation, mediation skills and drive to improve CCTV throughout Argyll and Bute. Page 64
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence Campaign Between 25th November and 10th December, officers supported the 16 Days Against Gender Based Violence Campaign. The theme for 2023 was ‘Imagine a Scotland without Gender Based Violence’. During the campaign period Police Scotland as part of the wider Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership in Argyll and Bute heavily promoted support networks for all affected by gender based violence as well as the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland (DSDAS). DSDAS aims to prevent domestic abuse by giving people the right to ask about the background of their partner. It also (anonymously) allows concerned members of the public, such as relatives or friends, the right to ask about someone’s partner if they are concerned that person has been abusive in the past. DSDAS enables potential victims to make the choice on whether to remain in a relationship, and working with partners, provide them with support to assist them in their decision. The campaign also involved some local pledges by prominent male roles models in our community showing positive messages about what gender based violence means to them and what they can do to make a positive difference. Page 65
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Introduction Welcome to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Community Board Performance Report. This performance report is designed to provide citizens, stakeholders and partners with information relating to Community Board based activity undertaken by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Whilst using historic statistical benchmarking data, consideration must be taken of the random nature of fire related incidents and events, and how this can pose difficulties in interpreting emerging patterns and trends. This is of specific relevance where Community Board level data is analysed due to the small number of actual incidents/events that occur in Community Board areas. However, regardless of statistical anomalies, emerging patterns and trends in fire related incidents and events can assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Community Planning Partners plan and implement preventative intervention initiatives to target reducing fire related incidents and events. Local Firefighter Training Plan Below is a list of subjects the operational crews have been focusing on within this period. Each subject has been covered both practically and theoretically and recorded in the Fire Service Training recording system. Training Subjects October/November/December • CFBT / Tactical ventilation Q3 • Casualty Care Q3 • RTC and Extrication Q3 • HAZMAT Q3 • TFOC (Training for Operational Competence) RTC Module • Environmental Protection Module • P&P – Hoarding Module • Firefighting in Buildings Module RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) Page 68
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Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADF) Ward 3 Year Average 2022/23 2023/24 Cowal 1.3 1 2 Dunoon 1.3 1 2 Isle of Bute 1.3 1 2 Community Board Total 3.9 3 6 ADF Casualties Ward 3 Year Average 2022/23 2023/24 Cowal 0 0 0 Dunoon 0.3 1 0 Isle of Bute 0.3 1 0 Community Board Total 0.6 2 0 Deliberate Secondary Fire Setting Ward 3 Year Average 2022/23 2023/24 Cowal 1 0 2 Dunoon 0.3 0 0 Isle of Bute 0.6 0 2 Community Board Total 1.9 0 4 Fires in Non-Domestic Property Ward 3 Year Average 2022/23 2023/24 Cowal 0.6 0 0 Dunoon 0.3 1 0 Isle of Bute 0.6 1 1 Community Board Total 1.5 2 1 Page 69
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Casualties from Non-Fire Emergencies Ward 3 Year Average 2022/23 2023/24 Cowal 1 2 1 Dunoon 2.6 2 1 Isle of Bute 0 0 0 Community Board Total 3.6 4 2 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Ward 3 Year Average 2022/23 2023/24 Cowal 14.6 19 4 Dunoon 6.6 9 6 Isle of Bute 28.6 43 11 Community Board Total 49.8 71 21 Incidents/Activities of Note Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals (UFAS) We continue to work with partners across Argyll & Bute to support duty holders in reducing unwanted fire alarm signal incidents. A new UFAS mobilisation policy has been devised by a dedicated project team within SFRS (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service) with an aim at reducing UFAS incidents further. This policy went live from 1st July 2023, and we have seen a vast reduction in the number of UFAs incidents. This has been reflected in the relevant KPI’s contained within this report. Road & Water Safety campaigns In this reporting period, we have continued to work with various partners across Argyll & Bute including Police Scotland, The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) and local business on Road and Water safety campaigns. We have recently established a new Road Safety group with Police Scotland's L Division. The group meet each quarter to discuss road safety issues and includes various partners. We continue to participate in Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) and attended Argyll & Bute quarterly meeting in December. We have also prepared our Community Action Team (CAT) to deliver Water Safety Scotland Ice Safety presentations across schools in Argyll & Bute. Page 70
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Community Engagement Activities • Post Domestic Incident Response (PDIR) following every domestic incident. • Continue to deliver Fire Safety advice via HFSVs (Home Fire Safety Visits) and provision of smoke detection. • Representation on Multi Agency Risk Assessment (MARAC) for those affected by domestic violence. • Continue to support ‘Make the Call’ campaign and On Call recruitment drive for retained and volunteer stations within Argyll and Bute • Supporting Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) group and engaging with the public: #RESPECTTHEWATER campaign. • We engaged with community groups utilising the Winter Thematic Action Plan (TAP) • Careers engagement pathway engagement sessions delivered by CAT to schools across Argyll & Bute including Dunoon Grammer, Oban High, Lochgilphead joint campus. Hermitage Academy is scheduled for 25/1/24. • We delivered Bonfire/Fireworks safety presentations to every High school in Argyll & Bute • In December we attended the annual Argyll & Bute Ukrainian resettlement event held at the Civic Centre in Helensburgh. EWDAB LSO Activities • Continued roll out of new fleet SFRS Electric Vehicles and on-station charging points within the area. • Ongoing On-call recruitment campaigns – Participation in Practical Selection Tests for new candidates as well as successful completion of Task and Task Management by new On-call Firefighters across the area. • SFRS personnel across EWDAB took part in supporting the 16 Days of Activism, tackling gender-based violence against women and girls. • WC McGloin and members of the Community Action Team attended Argyll & Bute Head Teachers Conference at the Queens Hall, Dunoon. Showcasing VR Headsets which we plan to roll out across EWDAB to promote road safety in 2024. Home Fire Safety As part of our commitment to building a safer Scotland we offer everyone in Scotland a free home fire safety visit. We will help you sort out a fire escape plan and provide information about smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms. For a Free Home Fire Safety Visit, please: • Call 0800 0731 999 • Text "FIRE" to 80800 from your mobile phone. Twitter link: https://twitter.com/abewdhq Page 71
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LiveArgyll Update Community Learning Services: Adult Literacy and Numeracy Provision Bute and Cowal In both Bute and Cowal Community Learning Services will also be providing Adult Literacy and Numeracy support through the UKSPF and Multiply Funding Provision. The delivery/ provision of this support will be in Libraries and Community Learning Centres with 121 support sessions being offered alongside side events throughout the year (until March 2025). We have in place an Adult Literacy and Numeracy worker (Part time) in each of the areas. Please contact Hugh O’Hagan for further details Hugh can be contacted on telephone 01700801086 Email: Hugh.OHagan@liveargyll.co.uk. HMI Community Learning and Development (CLD) Progress Visit of Argyll and Bute Council January 2024. Argyll and Bute Council has just undergone and HMI CLD Progress Visit (08/01/24 – 10/01/24) As with previous inspection models, the starting point was the CLD current Strategic Partnership Plan 2021 -2024 and How good is our Community Learning and Development? Overall Argyll and Bute received a positive outcome and this will reflect in the published report which we hope to receive and circulate 6 – 8 weeks’ time. Newly Elected MSYPs for Argyll and Bute We are delighted to announce Alasdair Paisley, Mariska Silkowski & Sophie Bennie-Twist as the new Members of Scottish Youth Parliament elect for Argyll & Bute. They will embark on a period of training and development and will officially start their new positions from February 2024. Alasdair and Mariska will represent Argyll and Bute, whilst Sophie will represent Helensburgh and Lomond. Entirely youth led and diverse, the Scottish Youth Parliament provides a national platform for young people to discuss the issues that are important to them, and campaign to effect the change they wish to see; developing young people to be the leaders of tomorrow through training and international opportunities, encouraging young people in decision making, supporting youth action and developing essential life skills for leadership. It is a true model of youth participation and a key aspect of democracy in Scotland. You will find out more about your MSYP elect's in the coming weeks so follow to find out more. #youthvoice #youthaction #bethechangeyouwanttosee #liveargyllyouthwork #syp Here’s the link to the Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/LAyouthwork/posts/pfbid0ha5wHk8kYEVZ7LmKmuGNhGSfWhwAtmbM rQJZadufLdedTudXqgh1NipUd7ceWY8Fl Page 73 Agenda Item 10c
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Youth Consultation Living on Bute Having discussed with the Bute Youth Action Group it was decided that we would adapt a consultation that the Kintyre Youth Action Group had run previously to find out what young people felt about living on Bute. This was an ideal opportunity for Youth Services on Bute to hear young people’s voices and gather views as the event was open to all pupils in the Secondary school on the island. On the day 94 Young People between the ages of 11 & 18 who were attending the Take Time Event took time to complete our consultation, The information collected was collated by the Youth worker and then interpreted by members of youth action group to form the outcome report. This report will be used to provide feedback to Rothesay Academy staff, Bute Community Council, local councillors and other organisations who want to know the views of young people on Bute. It will also be used by the Youth Services to shape our services on Bute. Bute Youth Action Group and our Member of Scottish Youth Parliament will be able to draw on relevant information from this report to enable them to share the voices of their peers on Bute and shape any programme of campaign they may take from this information. Summary of Findings: Young people said that there are lots of good things about living on Bute they liked the natural outdoor spaces and that they felt safe. Most said they loved spending time with their friends and attending some groups in the community. 37 young people said they would like somewhere they could go & hang out without being moved on so they can meet friends and socialise in a safe warm environment. 57 young people would like to see more organised activities/ groups and clubs even though many of them are already engaged in sports or dancing groups they would like to see different activities for non-sporty young people. Many are worried about the future being able to access employment or training and also having to leave the island to access these opportunities and More than half of the young people who took part said they are worried about their own physical and/or mental health and that they didn’t know where to access good support other than the HUB at school. For further information Please contact Shona Edwards Youth Services Lead for the full results findings and questions asked Shona can be contacted on: 01700 501335 email: Shona.Edwards@liveargyll.co.uk. Page 74
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Principal and Chief Executive: Martin Jones www.argyll.uhi.ac.uk UHI Argyll is a trading name of Argyll College Ltd a charity registered in Scotland No SC026685 Registered address: West Bay, Dunoon, PA23 7HP UHI Argyll – Rothesay and Dunoon: Update for Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group 22/1/2024 January-start courses Since the last meeting in October, we have publicised our January-start courses and have been busy preparing for semester 2, which begins week commencing 22nd January. January-start courses available in Dunoon and Rothesay are: • Access to Further Education (short full-time) • Organic Gardening and Permaculture, NQ (Rothesay, part-time) • NC Horticulture (Rothesay, short full-time) • NC Social Science (short full-time) • Introduction to Psychology (part-time) • Introduction to Criminology (part-time) • Introduction to Sociology (part-time) • Access to Care (short full-time) • Introduction to Health and Social Care (part-time) • Social Services, Families and Young People (part-time) • Care of Children (part-time) Multiply Programme Argyll and Bute Council commissioned UHI Argyll to deliver the UK Government’s Multiply Programme. Multiply is an adult numeracy programme, which aims to support people with no or low-level maths skills get back into work. The scheme offers free tutoring, digital training, and flexible courses to improve adults’ numeracy skills. The focus of the Argyll and Bute UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan, 2022-2025 is to prepare, develop and deliver: • Courses for parents wanting to increase their skills in order to help their children and help with their own progression. • Courses designed to help people use numeracy to manage their money. There is potential for this contract to be continue until 2025, however from now until end March 2024 we will be offering: • Positive about numbers – level 4/5 maths. • Positive about money – budgeting/money management at level 4. • ESOL at levels 3 (currently Helensburgh only) and 4 and progressing to level 5 if there is the requirement. • Confident about communications – level 4 and 5 literacy to enable parents to support their children at school. • Life skills – aimed at young people leaving home for the first time that will include money management, nutrition, resilience, online safety, and signposting to other college courses. Page 75 Agenda Item 10d
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Principal and Chief Executive: Martin Jones www.argyll.uhi.ac.uk UHI Argyll is a trading name of Argyll College Ltd a charity registered in Scotland No SC026685 Registered address: West Bay, Dunoon, PA23 7HP These courses were scheduled to begin in December and January but initial uptake for some courses was quite slow, so certain start-dates were rescheduled to January to allow time to better publicise them. This has proved beneficial, and there has been significant uptake in recent weeks (particularly for ESOL courses). Open day We held an open day on 11th January to encourage people to come into their local centre and enquire about January- start and Multiply courses, as well as any other general enquiries. This was well reasonably well attended at both the Dunoon and Rothesay centres. We have a further open day provisionally scheduled for mid-March. Sheena Finlay Assistant Centre Manager (Rothesay) sheena.finlay@uhi.ac.uk Rhona Altin Assistant Centre Manager (Dunoon) rhona.altin@uhi.ac.uk Page 76
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Third Sector Interface (TSI) update for: Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group - January 2024 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk 07443 764851 Page | 1 This update covers the period from 12th October 2023 to 26th January 2024. Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2023-24 The TSI has been reviewing applications for year three of the Scottish Government’s Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWB Fund). In Argyll and Bute, funds to be disbursed total £282k - but requests for support amounted to double this and came from over 70 organisations. Applications were particularly strong this year and indicate the level of need in Argyll and Bute. 42 groups have been supported and grant letters are being sent out. Groups that have been unsuccessful will be offered support from their TSSA and signposted to other available funds. Community Wealth Building strategy report The TSI has been leading on the commissioning of a Community Wealth Building (CWB) strategy and action plan for Argyll and Bute’s Community Planning Partnership (CPP). The January 2024 meeting approved the 20 high level recommendations, and the April 2024 CPP meeting will approve the final report. All recommendations are centred around 5 pillars:- • Plural ownership of the economy. • Making financial power work for local places. • Fair employment and just labour markets. • Progressive procurement of goods and services. • Socially productive use of land and property. Watch this space for further work to implement the recommendations as well as the forthcoming Scottish Government legislation on CWB. For more details on the local CPP recommendations click on the following link and see item 7 from the last CPP meeting. Image description: Fruit on a market stall including raspberries, brambles, apples and blaeberries. Photo credit: ArtTower on Pixabay. Image description: TSI's logo for Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. A blue and white logo with artistic impressions of three faces, in profile, each emerging from the other and carrying varying expressions. Page 77 Agenda Item 10e
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Third Sector Interface (TSI) update for: Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group - January 2024 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk 07443 764851 Page | 2 Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) With funding from the Scottish Government, Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is leading on the establishment of the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network, supported by Time for Change and the TSI. The goal of the network is to provide grassroots community level support to promote climate knowledge, mitigation and action. There are four local engagement leads mirroring the administrative areas of Argyll and Bute and to March 2024 there is £40,000 in seed capital funding available for micro and small climate action projects. Click here to apply by 10th February 2024. Towards a TSI strategy 2024-2029 Following on from the development of the Community Planning Partnerships’ new ten year plan, the TSI will be consulting with community groups over the next three months about what you want your TSI to do to support your community and community groups. More details in February about ways to have your say. TSI website The TSI is launching a new website on February 20th and there will be new ways of getting help and support for members. This is the start of providing a much more interactive website and we look forward to hearing your views on how it works! In 2023 we launched a new funding portal and in 2022 we launched a community directory. The TSI is committed to investing in new digital services which can help promote the work we do and make some tasks easier. Image description: Debris in the Holy Loch. Washed into loch due to flooding along River Eachaig at Glen Massan in October 2023. Photo credit: Dunoon Observer and Isle of Bute News. Image description: Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface’s new logo to accompany new website. An impressionistic design incorporating the mainland and islands of the area. Created by Argyll based Own Way Design and Print Studio Page 78
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Third Sector Interface (TSI) update for: Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group - January 2024 Third Sector Support Advisor (TSSA) Cowal and Bute Janis Marshall Reilly janismarshallreilly@argylltsi.org.uk 07443 764851 Page | 3 Budgets 2024-25 The TSI network has been working with SCVO on a fairer funding campaign and all TSIs are looking to develop a long term campaign to demonstrate the impact of our sector on our communities. Ultimately we want recognition of the work we all do to be reflected in the three year funding settlement agreements as well as greater transparency on funding decisions and involvement of the sector in service planning discussions. END OF UPDATE FROM THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE (TSI) Image description: 4 stacks of coins, each stack larger than its predecessor. Stacks sprout saplings. Then a large jar of coins, also with sapling. Photo credit: Nattanan23 on a Pixabay. Page 79
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Shaping Place for Wellbeing Programme: Dunoon update Jan24 The update below summarises some of the recent work of the Shaping Places for Wellbeing programme in Dunoon. Community Link Lead At the end of March, we will say goodbye to Becky Hothersall our Community Link Lead, who has been working with community organisations in Dunoon to bring their perspectives on inequalities and priorities for wellbeing into the decision-making processes we have been involved with, as a project. Also sharing what we have learnt from the data and highlighting the value of community insight. A report on Becky’s work will be available on the Dunoon project town webpage. Thanks to Becky and all the best in her new role with the Poverty Alliance, further exploring data and inequality in Argyll and Bute. Sharing our learning There are two impact stories on the Dunoon project town page of the website - Work with the Dunoon Community Development Trust and the Council on plans for an active travel hub https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/products-and- services/consultancy-and-support/shaping-places-for-wellbeing-programme/local-project- action/dunoon/dunoon-an-impact-story - Work with Police Scotland on the Local Policing Plan for Argyll and Bute https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/products-and-services/consultancy-and- support/shaping-places-for-wellbeing-programme/local-project-action/dunoon/dunoon- impact-of-local-policing-work The Knowledge Hub page hosts all of the impact stories from other project towns as well as all the evidence we use to inform assessments. Anyone is welcome to join the group to access the information and ask questions. If you still feel a bit unsure about the work of the Programme and what we are trying to do, this new video produced by Public Health Scotland might be useful https://vimeo.com/857079090/f13fa5d099 Place and Wellbeing Assessments Completed Waterfront regeneration proposal (Levelling Up Bid) Dunoon Active Travel Hub Page 81 Agenda Item 11
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HSCP Joint strategic plan and joint commissioning strategy Argyll and Bute Local Policing Plan 2023-26 Argyll and Bute Council Economic strategy Report from the first three assessments are available on the Programme website Trying out your own Place and Wellbeing Assessment: Are you creating or updating a plan, policy or strategy for your organisation? If so, are you interested in exploring how it will affect a place and its impact on the wellbeing of people and planet? If so, the Shaping Places for Wellbeing programme has produced a guide on how to carry out your own Place and Wellbeing Assessment, and can deliver training on how to do it. Guide to Place and Wellbeing Assessments Supporting the assessment recommendations We have been supporting the owners of the plans which have been assessed to consider how to include the recommendations into plans that are in development or due to be renewed, including: - Dunoon Active Travel Hub - HSCP Joint strategic plan and joint commissioning strategy - Argyll and Bute Local Policing Plan - Argyll and Bute Council Economic strategy In addition, specific pieces of work to take forward recommendations from the Levelling Up Bid proposal (which was unsuccessful) have included: Active travel: The Dunoon Community Development Trust is leading on the creation of an active travel behaviour change plan for Dunoon in partnership with the Sustainable Transport Team in the Council. The Shaping Places for Wellbeing project is assisting with data, insight and evidence as well as a working group to oversee the development of the plan. Public transport: Supporting discussions about infrastructure investment in the harbour area, specifically the facilities to replace the portacabins and the wider wellbeing impact a building could have in Dunoon. Data led decision-making The programme website has been updated with a description of our approach to collecting data to inform decision-making, what data we used, how we used it and what we have learned https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/products-and-services/consultancy-and-support/shaping- places-for-wellbeing-programme/our-data-journey Data reports produced for Dunoon will be made available on the Dunoon project town page of the website. Page 82
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Further contact and information Project Lead – Alex Wilde Alex.Wilde@improvementservice.org.uk Community Link Lead – Becky Hothersall Becky.Hothersall@improvementservice.org.uk Programme website https://www.improvementservice.org.uk/products-and-services/consultancy-and-support/shaping- places-for-wellbeing-programme Keep in touch via our twitter account https://twitter.com/place4wellbeing/status/1478748497566445570 Page 83
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Date: 25 January 2024 Bute & Cowal Area Community Planning Group 6 February 2024 Addressing the Climate Emergency in Argyll and Bute: Argyll and Bute Climate Action 1.0 Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the CPP Argyll And Bute Climate Action project: developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute. 2.0 Recommendations The CPG are asked to: • Note the approach and status of the project outlined in the report. 3.0 Background The CPP sub-group working on climate change is known as the Climate Change Working Group. It took a fresh look at its remit and potential outputs, which have ultimately centred on producing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute. The plan is to be produced by employing a Climate Change Project Manager to lead on the process, who is now in post. This update sets out the current position. 4.0 Detail 4.1 Funding update The Climate Change Working Group pulled together a funding package to support the post of the Climate Change Project Manager, which was estimated to be in the region of £120,000 over two years. Funding is now mostly in place. £30,000 NHS Highland - Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Page 85 Agenda Item 13a
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£50,000 Argyll and Bute Council £15,000 NatureScot £20,000 Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) Total = £115,000 There is still a small shortfall, with approximately £13,500 needing to be found to cover the final months of the project, approximately August to October 2025. Thank you to all those supporting the project. 4.2 Progress The CPP Climate Change Project Manager, Andy Macpherson, started in post on 30 October 2023, working 0.8 FTE and employed by Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside Trust (ACT). Since starting in post, main activity has been: • One to one meetings with Steering Group, CWG members and other key personnel to identify priorities • Steering Group, ACT Board and CPP Management Group meetings • Meetings with core/potential national partners, notably Sustainable Scotland Network and Adaptation Scotland including discussion of methodology suitable for specific needs of Argyll versus more urban regions. AS have offered some dedicated time from April 2024 to support development of the Strategy • including reviewing methodology but are also actively engaged in supporting • Nearing the end of initial literature review to inform methodology and best practice in addition to known progress and gap analysis • Supporting Islay Energy Trust in collaboration with Adaptation Scotland to work up and secure funding for pilot participatory mapping project on Islay with a view to enable further rollout to support climate impact profiling and risk assessment across Argyll and Bute. Immediate next steps are: • Any changes to work packages/timing • Brand and image • Confirm engagement programme in conjunction with Climate Hubs • Work up draft vision to bring back to Steering Group, CPP and communities • Start work on Theory of Change • Structure proposal (incl gap analysis format) 4.3 ABCAN (Argyll & Bute Climate Action Network) Hub Page 86
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The Climate Change Strategy project works in close conjunction with the ABCAN (Argyll & Bute Climate Action Network) Hub, which sits within the wider suite of Act Now climate projects in which ACT is engaged. With Scottish Government funding, and overseen by a collaboration between ACT, Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface and Time for Change Argyll & Bute, the Argyll & Bute Climate Action Hub is working to establish a network of hubs based in each locality, providing staff resource to coordinate and build on current climate activities, deliver carbon literacy training, facilitate climate conversations, provide seed funding for climate mitigation, engage with hard-to-reach groups and identify opportunities for partnership working across the region to ensure that Argyll & Bute has a cohesive approach to tackling climate change in our communities. The ABCAN Hub project is ideally placed to support the strategic CPP Argyll & Bute Climate Action project with grass roots engagement as other Climate Hubs in Scotland are doing. ABCAN funding and governance are separate to the Climate Change Strategy project. 4.3 Governance Andy’s work will be lined managed by ACCT and guided and supported by the project Steering Group, a sub-set of the CPP Climate Change Working Group. The CPP Climate Change Working Group will moderate its activity while this project is ongoing, and meet once a quarter rather than the monthly meetings we have been holding. Stan Phillips has completed his term as the Chair of the CPP Climate Change Working Group. Current arrangements are for Rona Gold to take on the role on an interim basis, with Stephen Kelly (Station Commander, Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service) acting as Deputy Chair. We would still be interested in hearing from anyone willing to take on a term as Chair of this group, and thanks go to Stan Phillips for his contribution as Chair that has led to this stage. Andy Macpherson, Climate Change Project Manager For more information, please contact: Andy Macpherson andy@act-now.org.uk Page 87
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