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Argyll and Bute Council · 11 February 2025
Back to Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group — 11 February 2025 and its agenda
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Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 4 February 2025 NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP will be held ON A HYBRID BASIS BY MICROSOFT TEAMS AND IN THE MARRIAGE SUITE IN THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND CIVIC CENTRE on TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2025 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend. Douglas Hendry Executive Director BUSINESS 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. MINUTE OF THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, HELD ON TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2024 (Pages 3 - 16) 4. AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUPS GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS (Pages 17 - 28) Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council 5. COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (Pages 29 - 32) Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council 6. CLIMATE CHANGE (a) Argyll and Bute Climate Action: developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute (Pages 33 - 88) Public Document Pack
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Report by Climate Change Project Manager, Argyll & the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (b) Opportunity for verbal updates on community based initiatives 7. ASPIRING PLACES - COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN ARGYLL AND BUTE Presentation by Project Manager and Project Officers, Argyll and Bute Council 8. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Police Scotland Update (Pages 89 - 92) (b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Update (Pages 93 - 98) (c) Public Health Update (Pages 99 - 104) (d) Live Argyll Update (Pages 105 - 108) (e) Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development Team Update (Pages 109 - 110) (f) Helensburgh Community Hub Update (Pages 111 - 112) (g) Argyll and Bute TSI Update (Pages 113 - 114) (h) Transport Scotland Update (Pages 115 - 116) (i) Fun First Update (Pages 117 - 118) (j) Helensburgh Community Council Update (Pages 119 - 120) (k) Helensburgh and Lomond Living Well Network Update (Pages 121 - 122) (l) Opportunity for Verbal Updates 9. COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING Verbal update by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group Community Wealth Building Short Term Working Group 10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 13 May 2025. Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group Sarah Davies (Chair) Gill Simpson (Vice-Chair) Contact: Joanne Gaughan, Member Services and Committee Assistant - 01436 658812
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP HELD ON A HYBRID BASIS BY MICROSOFT TEAMS AND IN THE MARRIAGE SUITE IN THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND CIVIC CENTRE ON TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2024 Present: Sarah Davies, Fun First/Plastic Free Helensburgh/Helensburgh Community Council (Chair) Gill Simpson, Helensburgh Community Hub (Vice Chair) Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council John McLuckie, Partnerships Lead - Community Planning, Argyll and Bute Council David Hagerty, Community Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Councillor Mark Irvine Councillor Fiona Howard Councillor Gemma Penfold Andy Macpherson, Argyll & the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) Inspector Bart Simonis, Police Scotland Sergeant Tracy Melvin, Police Scotland Donald Gillan, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Olena Mishanina, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Rebecca Robertson, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Fiona Baker, Destination Helensburgh/Rhu and Shandon Community Council Caryl McLean, Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI) Rhona Grant, Community Learning Services, Live Argyll Caroline Whitson, Community Learning Services, Live Argyll Sheelagh O’Reilly, Cove and Kilcreggan Community Council Ian Woodcock, Transport Scotland Angela Anderson, Time for Change Argyll and Bute/Plastic Free Helensburgh Jayne Burnett, Visiting Friends Veronica Ferguson, Helensburgh and Lomond Living Well Network Allan Comrie, Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) Lindsey Young, Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network/Cardross Community Council Peter Brown, Helensburgh Community Council Alison Gildea, Grey Matters Active Ageing Attending: Susan Donnelly, Corporate Resilience Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Belinda Ruthven, Resilience Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Iain MacInnes, Strategic Transportation Policy Officer, Argyll and Bute Council Luke Frederick Horner, Digital and Projects Support Officer Andrew Donald, Helensburgh Community Woodlands David Lewin, Friends of Duchess Woods Martin Grafton, Friends of Duchess Woods Tristan Stewart-Robertson, Local Democracy Reporter, Argyll and Bute 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of: Public Document PackPage 3 Agenda Item 3
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Louise Mathis, UHI Argyll; Alastair McCuish, Helensburgh Gaelic Group; Sergeant Sophie Marshall, Police Scotland; and Councillor Paul Kennedy. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. MINUTE OF THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP, HELD ON TUESDAY 20 AUGUST 2024 The Minute of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group meeting held on Tuesday 20 August 2024 was approved as a correct record. The Group considered the actions from the previous meeting and noted that the majority were completed or in the process of being completed, with the exception of the action in relation to statistics around incidents due to road conditions as Inspector Simonis advised that he was finding this information difficult to identify. 4. COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP FULL PARTNERSHIP MEETING The Group gave consideration to a report which outlined matters discussed during the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Full Partnership meeting held on 16 September 2024. The report provided information on the Argyll and Bute Employability Partnership Delivery Plan for 2022-25; the CPP initiative to develop a Climate Change Strategy and Framework; the history of Community Wealth Building within the Community Planning Partnership; the key priorities for the new Regional Transport Strategy for the development of transport in the region over the next 20 years; the current housing emergency and the action plan agreed in June 2024 and the proposed Population Health Framework for Scotland which is to be adopted by the Scottish Government, CoSLA, Public Health Scotland and Health Boards. John McLuckie highlighted that the meeting was very successful with the majority of conversations being on the 3 priority themes which the Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan for 2024-34 will focus on, specifically Transport Infrastructure, Housing and Community Wellbeing. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 12 November 2024, submitted) Having noted the commitments of those in attendance, the Chair agreed to vary the order of business to facilitate attendees. This minute reflects the order in which items were discussed. 5. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Police Scotland Update Page 4
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Consideration was given to an update which provided information on the ongoing work of the Service and information on serious and organised crime; acquisitive crime; road safety and road crime; violent crime; public protection; the continued work on pro-actively engaging with the public in the locality; Operation Moonbeam and work ongoing in relation to the upgrade of CCTV within Helensburgh. Inspector Simonis advised that since the 1st June, 12 persons within Helensburgh and Lomond have been charged with driving under the influence of drink or drugs; 19 persons charged with careless driving and 9 persons charged with dangerous driving. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Police Scotland, submitted) 6. TELECARE AND BROADBAND UPDATE Consideration was given to a presentation regarding the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) from the Strategic Transportation Policy Officer and Digital and Projects Support Officer, Argyll and Bute Council. The presentation provided information on the UK Government Guidance which highlighted that there would still be an option for a ‘landline only’ service as the Communications Act (2003) means all consumers in the UK will have access to a landline service should they choose to do so. Mr Frederick Horner advised that communication providers must not undertake any non- voluntary migration until they have confidence and that they are taking all possible steps to protect vulnerable people throughout the migration process, adding that there have been 4 groups categorised as vulnerable, which are people with visual impairments, hearing impairments, registered disabled or a telecare user. Mr Frederick Horner also advised that should people be categorised as vulnerable then they should contact their provider to advise them of this. It was highlighted that BT are allowing people to retain the same number and providing it for the same cost and for most customers the switch over would be as simple as connecting their phone handset to a router rather than a phone socket on the wall and that customers who don’t have or want broadband will be moved to a new ‘dedicated landline service’. Mr MacInnes advised that he hopes that information leaflets will be included within the next round of Council Tax notifications. The Group highlighted there concern in relation to the PSTN switch off, particularly for vulnerable users with poor mobile signal or no mobile device. Mr MacInnes advised that battery back-up units would be provided for those considered ‘vulnerable’ in areas with limited signal with these also being available to purchase by those not classed as ‘vulnerable’ and that further mitigation would be explored. Action – The Group to continue to explore the impact of the PSTN switch off. Decision Page 5
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The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Strategic Transportation Policy Officer and Digital and Projects Support Officer, Argyll and Bute Council) 7. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE Consideration was given to a presentation from Susan Donnelly, Corporate Resilience Manager from Argyll and Bute Council in relation to Community Resilience in Argyll and Bute. The presentation highlighted the importance of communities and individuals harnessing resources and expertise to prepare, respond and recover from emergencies, in a way that complements the work of emergency responders. The presentation also provided information in relation to why Community Resilience is so important, including details of potential risks and statutory sites; how Community Resilience is managed in Argyll and Bute; recent and future workstreams of the Resilience team and ongoing activity across the Helensburgh and Lomond area. The presentation also provided details on how Partners could engage with Argyll and Bute Council in achieving resilient communities across Argyll and Bute. Action – The Chair to write to the Democratic Services Manager to explore the possibility of a meeting with community councils to receive training and hold further discussion around this issue. (Sarah Davies) Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Corporate Resilience Manager, Argyll and Bute Council and Resilience Officer, Argyll and Bute Council) 8. ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP (a) Partner Update - Public Health Consideration was given to a public health update from Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership’s Public Health Team on the ongoing wellbeing and prevention activities overseen and delivered by them in Argyll and Bute. The update provided information on the work of the Smoking Cessation Advisers who have been promoting the Stoptober Campaign by raising awareness of the service; the continued work to increase awareness of the five adult screening programmes; the work of the Living Well Networks and the community events held by them; the launch of Year 5 of the Living Well Grants; The Argyll and Bute Joint Strategic Needs Assessment which will be published in November and the Art of Hosting method used to engage with communities. The report also provided information on alcohol and drug prevention and early intervention programmes; work commissioned by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs; ongoing work to support the recovery community in Argyll and Bute and the engagement being taken forward by the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Support team. Page 6
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Action – Olena Mishanina to circulate information regarding the availability of Living Well Grants and how the money is distributed. (Olena Mishanina) Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Health Improvement Senior, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership and Alcohol and Drug Partnership Coordinator, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, dated October 2024, submitted) (b) Public Health annual reports: what does the work of Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership and Public Health mean for Community Planning? The Group gave consideration to a presentation from Olena Mishanina, Health Improvement Senior, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership which provided information on the Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership. The presentation highlighted that the mission of the Partnership is to work with and for communities and organisation in Argyll and Bute to prioritise equality, diversity and health and wellbeing and foster environments and partnerships to nurture and support all. Angela also outlined the Partnerships vision for a thriving Argyll and Bute where everyone has the opportunity to live well in vibrant, flourishing communities. Olena asked the Group for feedback on how they would like to receive information on the Partnerships work and how they would want to be involved with the work of the Public Health Team. Veronica Ferguson advised that she thought that information being provided via email was most suitable as it can be read at the recipients leisure and circulated if necessary. Caryl McLean added that she was also happy to be provided information via email. The Chair advised that information being provided by the Public Health Team was useful as it can make it easier to direct people to the correct places. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group: 1. noted the information provided; and 2. agreed to provide feedback on the questions asked, to the Health Improvement Senior (olena.mishanina@nhs.scot) following the meeting. (Reference: Presentation by Health Improvement Senior, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership) 9. TRANSPORT SCOTLAND (a) Partner Update - Transport Scotland Page 7
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Consideration was given to an update from Transport Scotland which advised that planned overnight closures between Crianlarich and Tarbet are ongoing; the TASC safety cameras along the A82 seem a success and that they are reviewing the data to determine the degree of success; layby and tourist signage improvement works along Balloch and Luss are ongoing and the Rest and Be Thankful suffered recent events which were dealt with successfully with that Bear and Transport Scotland continue to monitor the hillside. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Area Manager, Transport Scotland, submitted) (b) Rest and Be Thankful - Ongoing Management Consideration was given to a presentation from Ian Woodcock from Transport Scotland on the ongoing traffic management arrangements at the Rest and Be Thankful. The presentation provided information on the hillside monitoring regime with it being highlighted that daily and weekly monitoring is undertaken by a dedicated engineering team. Ian highlighted work undertaken to ensure continued access to Argyll including a number of projects to improve and enhance the Old Military Road. Sheelagh O’Reilly requested that Transport Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council be invited to the next meeting of the Group to present details on the implementation guidance for 20mph speed limits in Scotland and how this works for the Helensburgh and Lomond Area. Fiona Baker asked about the tourist signage improvements and asked what signs this would be. Action – Information on tourist signs being installed to be provided to Fiona Baker. (Ian Woodcock) Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Area Manager, Transport Scotland) 10. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Update The Group gave consideration to a report highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) FQ2 review of local performance across Helensburgh and Lomond for the period 2024-25. The report included information on the local firefighter training plan; incidents during this period; unwanted fire alarm signals; road and water safety campaigns; community engagement activities; East and West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute Local Senior Officer Activities; and home Page 8
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fire safety. Donald Gillan thanked everyone who attended the Helensburgh Fire Station event in September, advising it was very well attended. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, submitted) (b) Helensburgh Community Council Update The Group gave consideration to an update from Sarah Davies, Helensburgh Community Council. The update provided information on the work undertaken in relation to the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project campaign; their sub committee who are creating a Local Place Plan; the Annual Remembrance Parade; the beach cleans and shrub bed tidying which has been paused until Spring with the exception of the emergency beach clean being held on Saturday 16 November; the support given to the Save the Tower buyout group; a presentation by Friends of Duchess Woods; their Planning Group who continue to review applications; and the grants given through Music on the Square fund. Sarah reminded the Group that the Community Council meetings are public and are held the last Thursday of each month. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Helensburgh Community Council, submitted) (c) Fun First Update The Group gave consideration to an update by Sarah Davies from Fun First which highlighted that they continue to provide sessions and activities for children up until aged 5 and their parents and carers in the Helensburgh area including Cardross and Garelochhead. The update also provided information on the new Outdoor Sessions which are funded by the Argyll and Bute Supporting Communities Fund; their annual Halloween party which was well attended; fortnightly Fun First Friends Sessions in the Drumfork Centre; applications for grants through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund and the Scottish Government Health and Wellbeing Fund; the award of £1,200 from local charity Helensburgh Heart; fund raising events; and their annual Christmas party which will be held on 12 December. Sarah highlighted that they are holding an Early Years Information morning on Friday 24 January for parents of children under 5 years old where there with be refreshments and stalls providing information. Decision Page 9
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The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Fun First, submitted) (d) Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development Team Update Consideration was given to an update from David Hagerty, Community Development Officer at Argyll and Bute Council. The update included information on the continued development of the Recovery Orientated Systems of Care Network funded by the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership; the support offered to the Princess Louise Hall Committee; ongoing discussions in relation to Assets within Helensburgh, Rhu and Garelochhead; the work on updating the Welcoming Spaces information with the TSI; discussions around the Aspiring Places project; Friends of Hermitage Park who have held their 2nd meeting of the Park Users Group and the facilitating of the Helensburgh and Lomond Community Council joint forum meeting. David highlighted that his colleagues would be delivering training on Place Plans to Community Councils over the next couple of weeks. The Chair recorded her thanks to David for facilitating the Community Council joint forum meeting in advance of the Community Planning Group meeting. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Community Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council, submitted) (e) Argyll and Bute TSI The Group gave consideration to an update from Argyll and Bute TSI. The update provided information on policy activity; Community Wealth Building progress; the Argyll and Bute TSI strategy development preparations; the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Year 4 grant; the continued support given to the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network and the work of the Wellbeing Development Manager. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Argyll and Bute TSI, submitted) (f) Helensburgh Community Hub Update Consideration was given to an update from Gill Simpson from Helensburgh Community Hub. The update highlighted that the Hub had now been operating for three years under an initial business plan written in 2020 to secure a community Page 10
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buyout of the building and that they would be undertaking stakeholder and wider community engagement in early 2025 to inform on their next 3-5 year plan and continue growing the community-owned asset. The update also provided information on highlights from the last 3 years; wellbeing activities in the Hub this autumn and the Helensburgh Book Festival which will be held on the 28th to 30th March 2025. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Helensburgh Community Hub, submitted) (g) Opportunity for Verbal Updates Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network Lindsey Young highlighted that the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network funding is now open for community organisations who can apply for funding of up to £1000 to support projects relating to Climate Change, with information relating to this available on the TSI website. Lindsey also advised on a successful event at Cove Park concerning invasive species. Live Argyll Community Learning Services Rhona Grant highlighted that Helensburgh Youth Action Group are recruiting new members from across Helensburgh and Lomond and that if anyone knew of a young person who may interested in attending to pass their contact details to the Lead Youth Worker Thomas Guy-Conroy and to also keep a look out for new publicity concerning this. Rhona also advised of the new Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) Iona Scott-Elliot who alongside other Argyll and Bute MSYPs carried out a consultation with young people to establish what young people’s top priorities are. The consultation received 112 responses, 30 of them from Helensburgh and Lomond and that the top priorities included mental health support, drug and alcohol misuse and young people wanting more to do. Rhona also advised on the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development which was carried out. Caroline Whitson highlighted that they have a new budgeting course running in Helensburgh Library on Thursday 10-12, sadly with no uptake on it yet and that the laptop and tablet lending service has had a good uptake and that there is still some devices available. Visiting Friends Jayne Burnett highlighted that Visiting Friends have been very busy and that they received over £4000 from the Co-op fund. Jayne advised that volunteer recruitment is the biggest issue for them as they rely on volunteers and advised that over the recent months they have received a number of calls from people out with the Helensburgh and Lomond Area looking for support. It was highlighted that they had just finished National Befriending week and that they are now focussing on future Page 11
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befriending and are also taking part in the Scottish COVID-19 enquiry in December. Action – Visiting Friends to be the Community Focus item at the next meeting of the Group with the focus of the presentation being on the prevention of loneliness and isolation. Rhu and Shandon Community Council Fiona Baker highlighted that the Community had taken part in Water Blitz week and tested every burn that flows into the Gareloch. Fiona confirmed that the Community Council are working on developing a Place Plan strategy and that the Christmas light switch on in Rhu is being held on Friday 29 November from 6pm- 9pm. The Community Council also raised concerns that the Transport Scotland 20mph limit is not being applied to the village. Destination Helensburgh Fiona Baker highlighted that Helensburgh had many international visitors over the summer and that Destination Helensburgh are happy to hold petitions and tickets so that visitors can sign or buy. Plastic Free Helensburgh Angela Anderson advised that there is a beach clean in Helensburgh on Saturday 16 November at 10am and also highlighted her delight that the Rhu and Shandon community are also doing regular beach cleans. Angela advised that she continues to talk to local groups about Climate Change and is also the representative for the Climate Change Action Group. Helensburgh Gaelic Group In the absence of Alasdair MacCuish, the Committee Manager read out the below update submitted in advance of the meeting: The Gaelic Group is continuing to run but are now not in receipt of any financial support. Committee Manager Update The Committee Manager highlighted that the Governance Arrangements of the Group would be considered at the next meeting, including the membership, advising that the Membership is drawn from public sector, third sector, private sector, community organisations and partnerships operating within the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Stuart encouraged partners to refer any individuals or groups who may be interested to contact him regarding their inclusion within the membership. Cove and Kilcreggan Community Council Sheelagh O’Reilly advised that Cove and Kilcreggan Community Council are continuing to pursue issues around the white meter project which could leave many Page 12
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vulnerable customers without gas and functioning meters. Action – The white meter removal initiative to be added to a future agenda. Helensburgh and Lomond Living Well Network Veronica Fergus highlighted that the next Living Well Network meeting would be held on Wednesday 20 November between 10-12; with everyone welcome to attend. 11. WELCOMING SPACES The Chair highlighted that work had been undertaken by Caryl McLean, TSI, and David Hagerty, Community Development Team, in updating the Welcoming Spaces information. The Chair highlighted her concern that the information is on the TSI website but not easily accessible on Argyll and Bute Council’s website and those who work in Community Organisations want to be able to get the information easily so that they can refer people to it. David highlighted that Adult Social Work Teams and Adult Sheltered Housing Teams would be a good way to get the information circulated as many places are underused and need promoted. Caryl advised that putting the information in the Helensburgh Advertiser and also the Community Advertiser would be good; as well as Community Groups advertising on Social Media. It was suggested that having designated, branded, posters on windows of ‘Welcome Spaces’ would be useful to identify the locations. Action – Care Companies to be provided with the information on ‘Welcome Spaces’. (Caryl McLean and David Hagerty) Action – The Committee Manager to explore options for Welcoming Spaces to be given a higher profile on the Argyll and Bute website and to include a link to the TSI website for more detailed information. (Stuart McLean) Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Verbal update from TSI and Community Development Team) 12. COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING Consideration was given to a report updating the Group on the activity of the Community Wealth Building Short Term Working Group, which was established at the August meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group. The update provided information on the membership of the Short Term Working Group and activity to date and advised that the Group had met on three occasions since August and that discussions had centred on understanding what Community Wealth Building is Page 13
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how it can be translated into action across Helensburgh and Lomond, including mechanisms for proactively engaging and collaborating with community organisations across the whole area. The Working Group have also started to map potential benefits and challenges; acknowledging the need to link into and align with other relevant work including Local Place Plans, Community Action Plans and the Big Conversation on climate and exploring vehicles for delivering Community Wealth Building in Helensburgh and Lomond such as development trusts and broader alliances. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group Community Wealth Building Short Term Working Group, submitted) 13. COMMUNITY FOCUS (a) Helensburgh Community Woodlands and Friends of Duchess Woods The Group gave consideration to a presentation from David Lewin, Friends of Duchess Woods and from Andrew Donald from Helensburgh Community Woodlands. David Lewin confirmed that Duchess Woods comprises of 55 acres of mature woodlands and is originally part of Ardencaple Castle and owned by Luss Estates. It was also highlighted that it is designated a Local Nature Reserve; Local Nature Conservation Site; Open Space Protection Area; Part of Helensburgh Green Belt and registered in the NatureScot Ancient Woodland Inventory as Long Established of Plantation Origin. The presentation also provided information on the history of Friends of Duchess Woods; what the woods is used for; the role of Friends of Duchess Woods; the Friends of Duchess Woods Committee; Luss Estates ownership and sale of Duchess Wood and recent and future projects. Andrew Donald provided a timeline on the Woodlands which highlighted that in 2004 four sites were sold as a single lot by the Ministry of Defense. In 2006 the Helensburgh Community Woodlands Group was formed by local-residents with the intention of securing the future of the Woodlands for the Community and to stop any developments that may undermine the area. Andrew advised that the Groups endeavors paid off and in November 2020, Helensburgh Community Woodlands Group completed the purchase and long term future of Castle Wood. Andrew highlighted that the Group are now looking at how they can establish a woodland management structure; protect the woodland floor and how to secure funding for professional support. It was noted that the Council has a new Biodiversity Officer and that the Community Development Team have a Woodlands Management Group. Decision Page 14
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The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Helensburgh Community Woodlands and Friends of Duchess Woods) 14. CLIMATE CHANGE (a) Argyll and Bute Climate Action: developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute Consideration was given to a report providing an update on the Community Planning Partnership’s Argyll and Bute Climate Action Project: Developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute. It was noted that the Project Manager was seeking feedback from Partners on the draft Strategy and Action Plan, prior to submitting a finalised version to the upcoming Community Planning Partnership Management Committee meeting in December 2024. Action – Andy McPherson to offer a further update on the Climate Action Project at the next meeting. (Andy McPherson) Action – Climate Change to be placed further up the agenda for future meetings. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group: 1. noted the approach and status of the project outlined in the report; and 2. agreed to provide comments and feedback to the Project Manager (andy@act- now.org.uk) following the meeting. (Reference: Report by Climate Change Project Manager, Argyll & the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust, dated 28 October 2024, submitted) (b) Opportunity for verbal updates on community based initiatives Ardenconnel Woods Fiona Baker highlighted that the offer to purchase Ardenconnel Woods has been accepted by Luss Estates. Fiona confirmed that a steering group and Community Trust has been established to support this acquisition and that a public meeting would be held to update the Community. 15. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The Group noted that the next meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group would take place on Tuesday 11 February 2025. Page 15
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Classification: OFFICIAL Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group 11 February 2025 Area Community Planning Group Governance Arrangements Summary The report asks the Helensburgh and Lomond 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 2026. 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to confirm the governance arrangements of the Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Page 17 Agenda Item 4
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Classification: OFFICIAL 3.1 The Area CPG Terms of Reference were last reviewed and agreed in February 2024. An updated version, which has been amended to 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 2024. 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area CPG for 2025/26 will be:- • Tuesday 13 May 2025 • Tuesday 19 August 2025 • Tuesday 11 November 2025 • Tuesday 10 February 2026 • Tuesday 12 May 2026 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 18
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 1 Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Terms of Reference: Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group is a sub group, 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 Helensburgh and Lomond. 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 Scotland Empowerment 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group is to: • Oversee the development and implementation of the Area Community Planning Action Plan for Helensburgh and Lomond. • 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group has the authority to: • Contribute to the development of an Area Community Planning Action Plan for Helensburgh and Lomond. • Monitor progress of the Area Community Planning Action Plan for Helensburgh and Lomond. Page 19
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 2 • Provide the scrutiny role for the Community Planning Partnership within Helensburgh and Lomond considering regular performance monitoring reports and providing information 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group must: • Be approved at a meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group; and in updates to the Management Committee • Any changes to the above must be approved by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group and recorded in the minute of the meeting Equal Opportunities and Fairer Scotland Duty The Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Page 20
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 3 • Membership is drawn from public sector, third sector, private sector, community organisations and partnerships operating within the Helensburgh and Lomond area. • Membership is open to all public sector, third sector, private sector, community organisations and partnerships operating within the Helensburgh and Lomond area with an 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee and, one other Elected Member from an Argyll and Bute Council Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group members have the following responsibilities: • To consistently attend the scheduled Helensburgh and Lomond 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. Page 21
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 4 • To communicate information relating to the Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group meetings. • To contribute to the development, ongoing monitoring and review of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Action Plan. • To participate in short term working groups as required. Meetings Chair • The Chair and Vice Chair of the Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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. Page 22
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 5 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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. • 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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. Page 23
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 6 • 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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. Communications The Helensburgh and Lomond 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 are downloadable from the webpage. Winding Up The Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond 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 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group meeting held on 4th March 2015. Page 24
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Terms of Reference Version 1.8 February 24 Page 7 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 change to number of days meeting papers are to be circulated prior to meeting date in line with current practice. 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 reflect changes in language. Amended February 2021 to clarify language and terminology and to include reference to Fairer Scotland Duty. Amended February 2022 to clarify language and terminology. Amended February 2023 to clarify language and terminology. Amended February 2024 to clarify language and terminology, and to update the default media for the CPP e-bulletin. February 2025 no changes recorded. Page 25
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Appendix 2 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group Membership (incorporating changes in local communities since February 2024). Partner Organisation Contact Name Argyll and Bute Council Councillor Mark Irvine, Councillor Fiona Howard & Councillor Gemma Penfold Community Councils Arrochar, Cardross, Cove and Kilcreggan, Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Luss and Arden, Rhu and Shandon, Rosneath and Clynder Police Scotland Chief Inspector Allan Dickson, Inspector Bart Simonis, Sergeant Sophie Marshall Arrochar and Tarbet Community Development Trust Duncan MacLachlan Scottish Fire and Rescue Donald Gillan, Anthony Mallon, Anthony McGloin , Christopher Spence Health and Social Care Partnership Olena Mishanina, Rebecca Robertson Argyll and Bute TSI Caryl McLean Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Allan Comrie Live Argyll Rhona Grant, Caroline Whitson Grey Matters Active Aging Alison Gildea, Robert Snodgrass Garelochhead Station Trust Morevain Martin Visiting Friends Jayne Burnett Department for Work and Pensions Jennifer Duthie Transport Scotland Ian Woodcock Ministry of Defence Police PC Drew Omand Skills Development Scotland Susan MacRae Helensburgh and Lomond Living Well Network Veronica Ferguson Helensburgh Gaelic Group Alasdair MacCuish Plastic Free Helensburgh Angela Anderson, Sarah Davies Destination Helensburgh Fiona Baker Helensburgh Community Hub Gill Simpson Kilcreggan Youth Café Fun First Sarah Davies UHI Argyll Louise Mathis Page 27
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We Are With You Yvonne McLeod, Angela Robertson Carr Gomm Becs Barker Jean’s Bothy Katrina Sayer Naval Families Federation Vicky Brindley Home Start Lomond Laura Eales Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank Celia Scanlan The Submarine Family/Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Natalie Lewis Helensburgh Art Hub Karlyn Marshall Friends of Hermitage Park Alan Morrison Time for Change Argyll and Bute Angela Anderson Poverty Alliance Becky Hothersall Helensburgh Business Group Wendy Hamilton Helensburgh and District Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland Geoff Coles Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) Lindsey Young Cycling UK Sean Brady Street League Kate Thomson ACHA Paul Monaghan, Nicola Stobie Helensburgh Young Carers Sharon Richardson Helensburgh Adult Carers Leeanne Devenny His Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde Page 28
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Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group 11 February 2025 Community Planning Partnership Management Committee Meeting This briefing relates to the meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Management Committee meeting which was held on 6 December 2024. The briefing is for noting and relevant discussion. Summary HIGHLIGHTS Area Community Planning Group (ACPG) Updates Stuart McLean, Argyll and Bute Council, provided an overview of the ACPG reports from the meetings held in April/May, August and November. Stuart thanked the new office bearers that have taken up appointments – Gill Simpson as Vice Chair of Helensburgh and Lomond ACPG, Colin Buchanan as Chair and Julie MacKenzie as Vice Chair of Oban, Lorn and the Isles ACPG and Anne Horn as Chair of Mid-Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands ACPG. Stuart also raised the concerns of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands ACPG regarding the negative impacts to local people and businesses due to repeated closures of the A83. Stuart advised that Iain Woodcock, Transport Scotland, had attended the Bute and Cowal, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands and Helensburgh and Lomond ACPGs to give updates on the ongoing traffic management arrangements on the A83 and improvements to the Old Military Road. The Management Committee noted the concerns raised by the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands ACPG and hoped that any further frustrations would be alleviated by the details provided by Mr Woodcock. The Management Committee met on the 6 December 2024 via Microsoft 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, 6 December 2024, 10:00 am - Argyll and Bute Council Page 29 Agenda Item 5
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Census / Population Update David Murdoch, Argyll and Bute Council, delivered a presentation on the work on the population and census data from the census / National Records of Scotland (NRS). The Management Committee noted that the population in Argyll and Bute had been gradually declining since 1989 (93,990 people), post-COVID saw a positive trend increasing the net inward migration to the area (however it is too early to forecast if this increase will continue in an upwards trend in the future). David explained how the difference in population estimates from 2011 and 2022 were largely due to changes in how the naval personnel at HMNB Clyde were included, or not, in the 2011 and 2022 census figures respectively. David highlighted that the population in HMNB Clyde is properly accounted as it does impact the area in terms of services being used by the naval personnel – schools, health services etc. David said that in 2043 the projected population in Argyll and Bute would be 73,500 people. The projections also showed an increase to the average population age (46 – 76 years) and the mortality rates of that aging cohort have been reflected in those figures. The age of the working age population is also declining in all four administrative areas. David noted the variance by area of the population under 16, and how the rate of child poverty in Argyll and Bute is 19.4% which is more positive that the Scotland average of 21.8%. However, there are areas in Argyll and Bute were the proportion of children in low income families is higher that the Scottish average, such as Rothesay. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) 2024 Presentation Saskia Schmitz, NHS Highland, delivered a presentation on the JSNA which detailed the expected future needs of the local population. Included in the presentation was detail on the ageing population in Argyll and Bute, specifically that 27.8% of people over 65 are affected by multiple health conditions. The most common health concerns are cancer, arthritis, coronary heart disease, asthma and diabetes. This will likely lead to a rise in care needs of increasing complexity. The rate of Adult Care home residence in Argyll and Bute is higher than the Scottish average. The highest prevalence condition for those in long-term residential care is dementia and there is an increase in the number of deaths in a homely setting due to dementia. Saskia noted it is difficult to accurately record the number of unpaid carers in Argyll and Bute as not all are registered with carer centres, although recent awareness raising campaigns have shown an uptake in the number of people registering. Currently most unpaid carers are in the age group 35 years and over, although a Page 30
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quarter of all carers are aged 65 and over, showing there may also be a need to provide more support to unpaid carers in the future to support the aging population. Argyll and Bute Council was one of the first to declare a housing emergency. The high cost of homes means only 25% of the population can afford housing here (based on the standard affordable housing ratio of 3.5 x household income). There is a high amount of second homes and ineffective housing stock and the pressure on the market for available homes is highest on our island communities. For social housing, every available property has at least four applicants. Homelessness was reducing, however it has been rising again and may put increasing pressure on our housing / homeless services. CPP Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Andy Macpherson, Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside Trust, pointed to the extensive information available in the meeting pack (link provided above) and gave an overview of where the work is on the strategy, priorities and next steps. The Climate Strategy is broad ranging, including mitigation and adaptation and that is approach sits efficiently with how the Scottish Government is looking to distribute climate change funding. The strategy has been streamlined, and Andy is continuing to work on making the document shorter and simpler. CPP Community Wealth Building (CWB) Short Life Steering Group Takki Sulaiman, Argyll and Bute TSI, presented a recap on the five pillars of CWB and the actions to date. Takki advised that there had been good discussions on CWB at the eight ACPG meetings in April/May and August, and it was discussed at the September CPP Full Partnership. A shared ownership informal best practice group has met 4 times to look at the mechanics of how his could look in terms of community energy / renewable energy schemes. The Council procurement team has also provided excellent information and they are producing a new procurement strategy in early 2025. Good news is that currently 38% of council spend is local, compared to the 28% national average. In February 2025 the CWB Steering Group will host an in-person workshop to produce a summary position statement with a “hyper localised” vision and mission. The group will prioritise recommendations and deliver action plans and explore linkages and opportunities with other strategies. An infographic will be produced to explain how CWB fits with other activities and highlight what role partners can play in the delivery of CWB. Takki advised that the Economic Development Association Scotland have received funding to set up a CWB best practice hub, and an online CWB tool has been set up by the Improvement Service. Argyll and Bute Council Equalities Outcomes Consultation Chris Carr, Argyll and Bute Council, delivered a presentation on the consultation which applies to the Council, Education and licensing board. The consultation is Page 31
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looking to change all the equality outcomes, applying lessons learned from previous outcomes, and apply actions to the new outcomes to facilitate progress reporting. The new outcomes are due to be published at the end of April 2025, and there is a need to consult with relevant groups to develop the outcomes. Chris encouraged partners to promote the consultation to community groups, noting how inclusion and equalities are woven into the Local Outcome Improvement Plan – most closely to the Community Wellbeing priority. The next steps are a public consultation, which will run over the festive period. The responses will then be analysed and amendments made to the outcomes and actions plan as required. Audit Scotland’s Tackling Digital Exclusion Report David Murdoch, Argyll and Bute Council, spoke to the Audit Scotland Report, which was published in August 2024. The aim of the report was to consider how public bodies, including Scottish Government, Councils, NHS and other bodies, understand and are tackling digital exclusion. The report looks at what digital inclusion is, how well the public sector are tackling this issue and how to support improvement to enable digital inclusion. A key message in the report is that digital technologies can bring many benefits and efficiencies, enable people to access services and is an important factor in ongoing public sector reform. Audit Scotland spoke to those with real life experience of digital exclusion and this provided real value to the report. Connecting Scotland has supported over 61,000 households to get online, however this funding has been reduced after the pandemic so collaborative working across organisations is needed to continue this work. Skills development is also needed, with around 15% of Scotland’s adults lacking digital skills. 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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Date: 22 January 2025 Argyll and Bute Climate Action: developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute. 1.0 Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Community Planning Partnership’s Argyll And Bute Climate Action project: developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute. 2.0 Recommendations The CPG is asked to note the approach and status of the project outlined in the report and to provide any comments or feedback to the project manager. 3.0 Background The CPP sub-group working on climate change is the Climate Change Working Group. Its current focus is producing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll and Bute. Argyll & the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) are the employing body for the Climate Change Project Manager leading on the process, and the post (0.8 FTE) is funded by the CPP from end October 2023 to October 2025. This update sets out the current position. 4.0 Detail 4.1 Progress The draft strategy was presented to the Climate Change Working Group, the CPP Full Partnership and Area CPGs over September to November 2024, with requests for feedback and comments including appropriate engagement opportunities. Based on the feedback received, a revised draft was submitted to the CPP Management Committee. The CPP Management Committee approved the revised draft at its meeting of 6 December 2024, and copies of the executive summary and appendix of local climate Page 33 Agenda Item 6a
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trends accompany this update. The full set of appendices can be found at https://www.act-now.org.uk/cpp The intention thereafter is to work up the action plan and pilot projects, including seeking funding for projects, with partners across the region. This is where input at Area level would be especially useful and the project officer would welcome advice from Area CPGs on the most appropriate groups in their respective areas to contact. The CPP agreed that the strategy should align with the three CPP outcomes (Housing, Transport Infrastructure and Community Wellbeing), that it should focus on action within its own agency to control or influence, and, in line with the risk scoping and gap and opportunity analysis, priority areas for action should be: o Infrastructure (including natural infrastructure) o Policy Influence o Procurement and Supply Chain o Resilience/Carbon Literacy Training o Risk/Economic Assessment o Skills Development o Crosscutting/Other The Management Committee noted that development of the action plan would likely reflect partners’ capacity to engage over and above their normal core work, and agreed that the Committee should provide direction as the action plan develops on the balance between playing to the CPP partners’ strengths or seeking to address gaps and weaknesses. The Management Committee We make Argyll and Bute climate ready by acting together to understand and adapt to our changing climate 4.2 Next Steps Immediate next steps are: • Produce a short easy-to read summary plus a version suitable for young people. • Develop a broader programme of engagement, including Area level • Ongoing mapping, local impact projections and risk assessment • December – February action plan and project development, ongoing risk assessment informed by engagement • March first draft of action plan to Climate Change Working Group Andy Macpherson, Climate Change Project Manager For more information, please contact: Andy Macpherson andy@act-now.org.uk Page 34
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Executive Summary Climate change is one of the most serious threats that we face in Scotland. Rising temperatures, drier summers, wetter winters, sea level rise, and an increased risk of flooding, will all affect our lives. There is a global need to take action to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions which are responsible, but changes in climate will not be completely eliminated by these actions. We also need to find ways of adapting to the effects of climate change. We make Argyll and Bute climate ready by acting together to understand and adapt to our changing climate. It has been developed through an engagement process managed by the Argyll Countryside Trust on behalf of Argyll & Bute’s Community Planning Partnership, Climate Working Group, with funding thanks to Argyll and Bute Council, NHS Highland, NatureScot and Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface. A climate change strategy for Argyll & Bute Argyll & Bute Climate Action It forms part of Argyll & Bute’s Outcomes Improvement Plan for 2024 – 2034 which focusses on improving the outcomes of Transport, Housing and Community Wellbeing. This is a strategy and action plan for Argyll & Bute. A region wide, community led, net-zero, climate change resilient, adaptation plan, in support of the vision that: Page 35
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The heavy rain in early October 2023 caused £15m damage to infrastructure (mainly roads and bridges) in parts of Argyll & Bute Now and into the future, we want a thriving Argyll & Bute where our collective choices and actions enhance our continued wellbeing in a changing climate. Our climate change strategy seeks to tackle climate change, by working together to be: Climate friendly: Reduce Argyll & Bute’s greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change (mitigation). Climate Ready: Resilient and adapted to unavoidable climate change (adaptation), and Climate Just: Ensure all of our communities are included. 80% of the population of Argyll & Bute lives within 1km of the coast (97% within 10km of coast), and we have over 200km of road within 25m of the sea (at high tide). Page 36
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Climate Risk Impact Warmer, wetter winters: Increased rainfall volume and intensity Increased landslides, flooded water courses and more surface water Hotter, drier summers: higher average and higher peak temperatures, increased heatwave frequency and longer drought periods higher risk of human and animal heat stress, illness and mortality, crop failure, wildfires and freshwater scarcity More severe, and more variable weather events: Less predictable but more frequent storms, increased variability in wind speed and direction, higher peak wind speeds, higher rainfall intensity windblow, forest damage, road blockage, power line damage/power cuts, property damage, flooding, landslides. Sea level rise and storm surges: increased coastal erosion coastal infrastructure damage and loss, coastal retreat or protection cost Multi-hazards affecting people, species and habitats: Combination of hazards compounding climate risks and impacts. Single actions less likely to address mitigation or adaptation. Solutions needs to maximise multiple benefits and work with natural processes. Increased climate unpredictability Climate forecasts less predictable, actions need to be based on worst-case scenarios, resilience more dependent on agile and diverse actions. Our strategy identifies the key climate risks impacting on Argyll & Bute and the areas in which we can take action to address them: Page 37
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Areas for Action Infrastructure Addressing demand and impacts of better transport infrastructure to reduce reliance on private cars and provide for those who do not have a car. Enhancing communications and grid infrastructure through maximising decarbonisation and renewable energy opportunities. Natural capital: managing our green and blue infrastructure to reduce emissions and support resilience. Policy influence Influencing national and regional public and non-public policies through the CPP’s collective voice in a way that recognises Argyll & Bute's distinctive geography and population. Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Promoting opportunities for climate mitigation, adaptation and community wealth building through improving circular economies within Argyll & Bute. Risk/Economic Assessment Deepening our understanding of the risks and opportunities, including economic risks and opportunities, presented by climate change to Argyll and Bute as a whole and to specific communities and sectors. Resilience/Carbon Literacy Training Promoting carbon literacy and greater resilience, across all CPP sectors to empower individuals to bring about climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience in an inclusive and just way. Skills Development Increasing opportunities for individuals to gain the skills required to deliver climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience in an inclusive and just way. Other/crosscutting Encourage individuals, communities and agencies to take multiple actions and to identify new risks and opportunities. With fuel poverty nearly 50% higher than the Scottish average, and higher again in more rural areas, and private water supplies ten times the national average, our housing is largely insufficient to cope with our current climate and even less with the greater weather extremes forecast. Areas for action closest to the CPP’s remit and ability to control or influence:Page 38
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The principles and approach guiding the Strategy are: An enabling strategy, rather than creating new duties or replacing existing ones, it identifies gaps and opportunities, especially those made possible by working together. Alignment with the CPP priorities of: Transport Infrastructure , Housing and Community Wellbeing, which in turn are aligned to requirements in our national climate programmes. Embracing diversity, to recognise significant variation among our communities, places and landscapes, and that we are being affected by climate change in multiple ways. Focussing on common challenges across the region, such as the length and vulnerability of transport links, and our low population density that can make it harder to secure funding. Adapting as we build our understanding of the risks and opportunities we face, taking into account local knowledge and also local variations and capacity to adapt. In addition to incremental steps to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and transitional steps to enhance our capacity to adapt, there is also a transformational component: as we improve our ability to cope with climate needs we also improve our current circumstances. An example of this sort of transformational change is the importance of developing our local economy through developing appropriate local skills, produce and markets and the housing, energy and other infrastructure to support them. This reduces our transport and waste emissions at the same time as reducing our dependence on vulnerable, extended transport links and enables us to add value locally and reduce economic leakage, at the same time as supporting transformational growth sectors such as energy and valuing our natural capital. Engaging communities through networks of community champions linked to Climate Hubs centred on the four Argyll & Bute administrative areas. Developing resilience by developing skills and capacity to adapt to ongoing change alongside longer term transformational capital projects. Ensuring a socially just transition to a climate ready future: as we prepare for the impacts of the changing climate we do so in ways that are fair and tackle inequality. For more information please contact Andy Macpherson Climate Change Project Manager Argyll Countryside Trust andy@act-now.org.uk act-now.org.uk/cpp Page 39
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Sniffer, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ, Scotland, UK, T: 0131 651 4674 E: info@sniffer.org.uk W: www.sniffer.org.uk : @SnifferScotland Scottish Charity No SC022375, Company No SC149513. Registered in Edinburgh. Registered Office: Caledonian Exchange, 19a Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HE Argyll and Bute Climate Trends Analysis September 2024 Page 41
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1https://themetoffice.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/506ff7d53c884badb0d8fd36d6280a91 2https://www.dynamiccoast.com/ 3https://coastal.climatecentral.org/map/15/- 4.9542/55.988/?theme=water_level&map_type=water_level_above_mhhw&basemap=roadmap&contiguous=tr ue&elevation_model=best_available&refresh=true&water_level=1.0&water_unit=m Introduction This report sets out the approach to, and key findings from, analysis of climate observations and trends from the Argyll and Bute region. The data used came from several sources. The main source of climate trends and projections data came from the 2018 UK Climate Projections (UKCP18) User Interface data download site. These data were supplemented with information from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer1. The analysis within this report was supported by using information from the Dynamic Coasts platform2 and the Climate Central websites Coastal Risk Screening Tool that provides maps of land below 1m above the current high tide line3. Given current emission pathways and the challenges in implementing the Paris agreement, the RCP8.5 scenario was used in this analysis, representing a high-emissions scenario. This approach is consistent with the emerging methodology of the 4th UK Climate Change. Projection data was analysed out to 2080, with sea level rise looked at to 2100. The analysis looked at Argyll and Bute at several spatial scales, including regionally (the river basin region), the local authority boundary, and sixteen key settlements across the area. Methodology The approach taken to the data analysis for the climate trends and projections from Argyll and Bute follows analysis undertaken by other Place-Based adaptation partnerships in Scotland such as Climate Ready Clyde and Climate Ready South East Scotland. The overarching aim is to understand the key observed climate trends in recent history in the area, and what the latest climate models project as being experience between 2023 and 2080. The approach was adapted to suit the Argyll and Bute region and the following section sets out the detailed methodology used and explains the reasoning behind the options selected for scenarios, scale, metrics and variables. Data variables Spatial scales Climate projections were looked at for three main spatial scales: • The Argyll river basin region • The Argyll and Bute Local Authority area • Settlements – sixteen key settlements across the region identified by the Climate Change subgroup of the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership. Page 42
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The UKCP data interface allows you to generate maps, plots and download the raw data for various climate variables, RCP scenarios, geographical and temporal scales. However, not everything is available at all scales, and whilst it is possible to generate maps for the full Argyll and Bute region, the data can only be downloaded at either a “West Scotland” Administrative Boundary scale, or at the Argyll river basin scale. The River basin omits a small part of the region at the eastern side, but the data at this scale was more representative of Argyll and Bute than the whole of West Scotland which also includes all of Ayrshire, D&G, Greater Glasgow and Falkirk. Most data are available at a 2.2km scale, meaning that it is accessible for the settlements used to generate graphs of trends. However, the maps generated by the UKCP user interface use the regional level data and therefore do not show any more detail for the settlements than the regional maps. Therefore, maps for the settlements have not been created. In addition to this, the data is not available for individual local authorities, and the maps again show the same outputs as the regional maps, therefore trends and projections for the Argyll and Bute local authority boundary have been generated using the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer. Emissions scenarios The analysis used the RCP8.5 projections. This is a high emissions scenario and meets the recommendations of the CCRA UK Climate Change Risk Assessment to assess the risks for a 4°C warming. RCPs, or Representative Concentration Pathways, are scenarios for the future concentrations of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere (not emissions at that point in time) and cover a range of assumptions around future population, economic development and impacts of actions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions towards international targets. Each pathway drives a different range of simulated global mean temperature increases over the 21st century and are used to model possible future climatic conditions. They range from a low emissions scenario (RCP2.6) which models the future if global warming is limited to 1.6°C, to a high emissions scenario (RCP8.5) which models the future climate if global warming reaches 4.3°C compared to the 1850-1900 baseline. The information from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer, however, uses Global Warming Levels (GWLs) rather than RCPs, with data provided for three future GWLs (1.5, 2, 4°C). Whilst not exactly comparable, GWL4°C is an approximation of a lower level RCP8.5 scenario, reaching a 3.5°C temperature increase by the 2080s. Therefore, information for GWL4°C has been used for the local authority level analysis. Climate variables Three key climate variables were looked at for all three spatial scales. They are: • Annual mean air temperature (°C) • Precipitation rate (mm/day) • Sea level rise (only applicable to the settlements with a coastline.) In addition to this, seasonal data was looked at for the whole region, but not individual settlements, due to the timescales involved in downloading and processing this data: Page 43
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• Summer mean air temperature • Winter mean air temperature • Summer precipitation rate • Winter precipitation rate Temporal scales All data were downloaded to 2080. Sea Level data were downloaded to 2100. Climate Change type Regional data is also available in either absolute values or anomaly values. Absolute values project the temperatures and precipitation rates that we are likely to see, whilst the anomaly values show the percentage change from a chosen baseline. Absolute values were used for the majority of the analysis, as the observed trends from 1960 could be combined with the projections with ease, and it was felt that the graphs produced from absolute values would be easier to understand for the audience of the adaptation strategy. However, anomaly values were used also used to calculate the projected change in temperature and precipitation rate in 2100 from 1961. Observational data To assist with analysing the projections in a context of experienced climate trends for the region, observed data for mean air temperature and precipitation rate from 1961 – 2022 were downloaded and incorporated into the projection data. Again, due to the timescales involved in downloading and processing the data, observation data was only included for the annual mean air temperature and precipitation rate analysis for the Argyll River basin region and the individual settlements. It was not looked at seasonally, though that data is available should it be of interest at a later date. Outputs Outputs are in the form of graphs, maps, and tables from the automatically generated reports for the local authorities from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer. Graphs showing the observed climate trends and projections against time have been produced for the regional data and individual settlements. These have been produced either by data manipulation in Excel, or automatically generated by the UKCP User Interface. Page 44
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Processing the data Data downloaded from the UKCP were processed in excel, with graphs of the climate trends and projections produced for analysis. Observational data was incorporated into these graphs. The Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer was accessed for the local authority specific data, which can be viewed and explored using a web-based dashboard and automatically generated reports downloaded with a summary of the information contained within. For areas not considered coastal by either of the data sources above, the Dynamic Coasts website was used to suggest likely sea level rise by 2100 under the RCP8.5 scenario. Page 45
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Key Findings The analysis of current climate trends (1960 – 2022) in Argyll and Bute show that the average annual air temperature has increased by 1.2°C during that time. Average summer temperature has increased by 1.5°C with average winter temperature increasing by 1.2°C. Average annual rainfall has increased by 400mm per year in that time, equating to an average extra 1.4mm per day across the year. Summer rainfall has increased by 50mm per year since 1960, with winter rainfall increasing by 300mm per year. Mean sea level around Argyll and Bute has risen by approximately 6.8mm per year since 1990. The key findings of the climate projection is that the Argyll and Bute region will experience an increase in average annual temperature of around 3.5°C and an increase in precipitation rate of around 10% from the 1981-2000 baseline by 2080. Sea level is expected to rise by between 0.4 and 0.7m by the 2080s. There is a small amount of variation in these figures across the region, with individual settlements providing a picture of those variations. Seasonal variation is also important to consider, as whilst the annual precipitation rate shows only small amounts of change, the seasonal analysis shows a significant decrease in summer precipitation with an increase in winter precipitation which almost balance each other out over the course of a year. This seasonal variability is likely to have more of an impact on the region as the annual changes given its geography, economics and infrastructure. Page 46
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Regional Findings Current observations Monthly temperature and precipitation data from 1990 - 2022 were first analysed for Argyll and Bute, to provide a context for the projected changes, particularly seasonally. This has been plotted on the graph below. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the data confirms that temperatures are warmer, and precipitation is less in the summer months than in the winter months. However, it also indicates that, generally, the driest months in Argyll and Bute are actually in Spring – April and May. The largest change in precipitation is seen between September and October, where on average, there is an increase of around 30mm. Average annual temperature and precipitation observations from 1960 – 2022 were also plotted, along with seasonal (summer and winter) observations. Observed annual data shows that the region has already experienced an average temperature increase of around 1.2°C and an increase in precipitation rate of just over 1mm/day since 1960. Observed seasonal data shows that the region has already experienced an average temperature increase in summer of around 1.3°C and an average temperature increase in winter of around 1.4°C. The region has also already experienced an average increase in winter precipitation rate of over 3mm/day and a slight increase in summer precipitation rate of just under 1mm/day since 1960. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Average Monthly Temperature (°C) Monthly Average Rainfall (mm/month) Monthly average observed data for Argyll and Bute river basin region Page 47
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6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed annual mean air temperature for the Argyll River Basin (°C) 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900 3100 3300 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed total rainfall per year for the Argyll River Basin (mm) 4 5 6 7 8 9 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed annual precipitation rate for the Argyll River Basin (mm/day) Page 48
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Another important note in the observed data, is the variability between years, as discussed in the key findings summary above. Whilst both the observed data, and projections give an indication of overall trends, the variability of both temperature and rainfall experienced in any given year is very hard to predict and could have a bigger impact on the Argyll region than the annual trends. Projected air temperature and precipitation rates Anomaly values (change from baseline): The below graphs were generated using anomaly values directly in the UKCP User Interface. This data shows change from a baseline of 1961 for the Argyll river basin up to the end of the century. The bold line shows the central project of the 50th percentile i.e. as likely as not in the current scenario. The shaded areas show the other relative percentiles of probability – from 5, 10, 25th, 75th, 90th and 95th. The graphs generated by the UKCP User Interface automatically uses an end date of 2099, where as the data for absolute values (see section below) is only projected to 2080. Therefore, in order to avoid confusion and compare the data, the interpretation of graphs for the anomaly values below have looked at the 2080 date point. The first graph shows the annual average air temperature anomaly – the projected annual temperature increase, indicating a probable increase of around 2.8°C by 2080 under a high emissions scenario. 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed summer mean air temperature for the Argyll River Basin (°C) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed winter mean air temperature for the Argyll River Basin (°C) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed summer precipitation rate for the Argyll River Basin (mm/day) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Observed winter precipitation rate for the Argyll River Basin (mm/day) Page 49
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The second graph shows the annual average precipitation rate anomaly – the projected annual change in precipitation, indicating a probable increase of around 9%C by 2080 under a high emissions scenario. Page 50
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As discussed above, precipitation is usefully looked at across the seasons. Therefore, the following two graphs show the summer and winter average precipitation rate anomaly. These graphs indicate a likely summer decrease in precipitation rate of around 20% by 2080 and a winter increase in precipitation rate of 20% by 2080 under a high emissions scenario. These appear to cancel each other out, so it can be anticipated that the projected annual increase in precipitation rate will mean that spring and autumn will become wetter. Considering the current observed monthly precipitation shown in the graph in the Observed Data section, an increase in autumn precipitation could have significant impacts given the already high precipitation amounts from October onwards, and this would compound the impacts of the increase in winter precipitation as the ground will already be saturated. An increase in spring precipitation, may on the face of it have less of an impact, however, coming on the back of an increase in winter rainfall (not snowfall, as the temperature increase will mean precipitation falls mainly as rain) could have just as severe an impact on again, already saturated ground. Absolute values: Absolute values for both observation and projection data for average annual air temperature and annual precipitation rates were plotted on the same graphs to compare the current trends in climate since 1960 and what the climate models predicted would happen, along with the future projections. Since 1960, the Argyll and Bute region has experienced an increase in average annual temperatures of around 1.4°C, but with high levels of variability from year to year, as seen in the graph below and above. Projections indicate that this increase will continue steadily on reaching close to 11°C by 2080. The graphs also show that the projections fall slightly below the observed temperature from 1960 – 2022, and whilst some of this is down to the way the data is manipulated to get the averages from the 12 different climate models, there is the suggestion that the projections have previously underplayed the amount of warming currently being experienced. Page 51
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The graph above shows that the Argyll region has experienced a slight increase in annual precipitation rate since 1960, but perhaps more importantly that there is a significant degree of variability between years. The projections indicate that this increase will continue, though perhaps slowly, reaching a little over 7mm/day by 2080. As with the observed data, and anomaly data, precipitation rate projections were looked at seasonally (summer and winter). The below graphs show the observed and projected temperature and precipitation rates in summer (June, July and August) and winter (December, January and February) from 1960 – 2080. Seasonal temperature also shows an observed increasing trend across both summer and winter, which carries on into the projections to 2080. Observed data shows a higher variability in the winter temperatures which the projections do not, which is worth bearing in mind when considering the impacts of the climate trends. 6 7 8 9 10 11 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Argyll River Basin average annual air temperatures from (°C) Temperature Observations Temperature Projections 4 5 6 7 8 9 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Argyll River Basin annual average precipitation rate (mm/day) Observed Precipitation Rate Projected Precipitation Rate Page 52
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Seasonal precipitation rates, however, show a different pattern between summer and winter, with a steady decrease in summer and an increase in winter. The observational data again shows a high degree of variability from year to year in precipitation rates, making patterns of overall increases and decreases difficult to ascertain. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Argyll River Basin average summer air temperatures (°C) Summer temperature observations Summer temperature projections 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Argyll River Basin average winter air temperatures (°C) Winter temperature observations Winter temperature projections 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Argyll River Basin summer average precipitation rate (mm/day) Observed summer precipitation rate Projected summer precipitation rate Page 53
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Sea Level Sea Level data is not available at the regional scale, it is projected at either specific tidal gauge locations or 2km coastal locations. Sea level change will be covered in the local authority section and where relevant in the settlement analysis below. However, looking at the RCP8.5 sea level predictions for around the region, there is the projection that sea levels will arise around the region on average between 0.30 and 0.71m by 2080, taking into account isostatic rebound (gradual rise in land level formerly covered by ice sheets during the Ice Ages), and potentially up to 1m by 2100 in some locations (not factoring in isostatic rebound). The available data only looks at sea level rise in isolation and does not include storm surges or storminess. It is not currently possible to model and project changes in storm surges or storminess with any accuracy, though they are predicted to increase due to the changes in weather patterns expected in a changing climate. The data presented here could be interpreted as a baseline which storm surges would be added to. The Climate Central website Coastal Risk Screening Tool referred to in the introduction provides maps of land below 1m above the current high tide line, which can be used to infer the location of the mean high water line in 2100, though there are caveat around topography of surrounding land and existing and future sea defences that will influence the exact level of sea rise in specific locations. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a large system of ocean currents in the North Atlantic Ocean that bring warm water from the tropics up to the west coastline of northern Europe, often called The Gulf Stream. It is a key reason why Scotland doesn’t see the same temperatures as the Baltic Nations and Russia in winter. The AMOC varies from year to year and though there hasn’t been enough monitoring to pick up long terms trends, climate models suggest that the AMOC will weaken as greenhouse gases increase, which could have a significant impact on the UK Climate as less warmer water is brought northwards. There is a large amount of uncertainty of both the affect of a weaker AMOC and at present it hasn’t been included in the UK Climate Projections due to a lack of robust data surrounding it. However, this is being worked on by the Met Office and future Projections will hopefully include it. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Argyll River Basin winter average precipitation rate (mm/day) Observed winter precipitation rate Projected winter precipitation rate Page 54
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Local Authority level Findings As mentioned in the methodology section, the High global Warming Levels used in the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer roughly coincide with the RCP8.5 to 2080. The report for Argyll and Bute suggests an annual average temperature increase of 2.4 - 3.2°C over the 1981-2000 baseline under the high emissions GWL, with the summer average at 4.7°C higher and the winter average 2.5°C higher. These projections also project a summer maximum temperature of 4.7°C above and a winter minimum temperature of 5.3°C above the 1981-2000 baseline. Summer precipitation rate is projected to be around 15% lower with winter precipitation predicted to be around 10% above the 1981-2000 baseline. In addition to temperature and precipitation rate, the Met Officer Local Authority Climate Explorer reports include other climate indicators. The report for Argyll and Bute predicts the following median annual values, for the 4°C GWL: Indicator Baseline (1981-2000) 4°C GWL Median Summer Days1 – daily maximum temperature >25°C 1 10 Hot Summer Days – daily maximum temperature >30°C 0 1 Extreme Summer Days – daily maximum temperature >35°C 0 0 Tropical Nights – daily minimum temperature >20°C 0 0 Frost Days – daily minimum temperature <0°C 52 7 Icing Days – daily maximum temperature <0°C 2 0 Growing Degree2 Days – daily mean temperature >5.5°C 1,249 2,005 Heating Degree Days – daily mean temperature <15.5°C 2,772 1,916 Cooling Degree Days – daily mean temperature <22°C 3 20 For areas with a coastline, the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer also provides projections on sea level. The report for Argyll and Bute projects a sea level rise of between 0.30 and 0.72m above the 1990 mean high tide line by the 2080s. 1 Summer days above the stated temperature thresholds can occur at any time of year. 2 Degree days are not a number of days, but the number of degrees the daily average temperature exceeds the threshold each day, added up over a year. Page 55
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Settlement Findings Argyll and Bute is a large area, with a diverse geography, topography and coastline. Sixteen key settlements were identified by the CPP to allow the analysis of climate trends across the region. There is a mixture of large and small urban centres, coastal, inland and island settlements, landscape types and topographies: Page 56
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Arrochar Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Arrochar is predicted to increase over the coming decades, reaching to approximately 10.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.8°C increase in annual average temperature for the Arrochar area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Arrochar is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline, which compares to the UKCP anomaly projections suggesting a 5% increase in precipitation rate for the Arrochar area. However, as noted in the regional section above, the variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place. The observational data below shows a high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. Sea Level Rise 6 7 8 9 10 11 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Annual average air temperature at 1.5m at Arrochar (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Arrochar (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 57
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Despite being at the head of a sea loch, Arrochar is not considered as a coastal location by the UCKP marine projections and therefore, sea level change data is not available. According to the Dynamic Coasts High Emissions dashboard, however, a 0.9m sea level rise is anticipated at the 95% of the high emissions pathway RCP8.5: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/defe901982154099b6ceb19db8aa41a4 (Note: it is necessary to pan and zoom to the desired location after following the link, as below) Page 58
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Campbeltown Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Campbeltown is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 13°C by 2080 This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.8°C increase in annual average temperature for the Campbeltown area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Campbeltown is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 10% increase in precipitation rate for the southern Kintyre peninsula, the variation between that and the absolute values for Campbeltown could be due to the eastern location of the town. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Annual average air temperature at 1.5m at Campbeltown (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 2 3 4 5 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Campbeltown (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 59
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Campbeltown is projected to rise by between 0.58m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Projections at Campbeltown (m) RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 60
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Dunoon Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Dunoon is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 3°C increase in annual average temperature for the Dunoon area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Dunoon is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 9% increase in precipitation rate for the Dunoon area. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years, however, will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Annual average air temperature at 1.5m at Dunoon (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 4 5 6 7 8 9 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Annual average precipitation rate at Dunoon (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 61
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Dunoon is projected to rise by between 0.55m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 31 34 37 40 43 46 49 52 55 58 61 64 67 70 73 76 79 82 85 88 91 94 Sea Level Projections at Dunoon (m) RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 62
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Garelochhead Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Garelochhead is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 3°C increase in annual average temperature for the area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Garelochhead is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 9% increase in precipitation rate for the Garelochhead area, which could be accounted for in the higher projections than observations. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Garelochhead (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Gareloch (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 63
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Sea Level Rise Garelochhead is not considered as a coastal location by the UCKP marine projections and therefore, sea level change data is not available. According to the Dynamic Coasts High Emissions dashboard, however, a 0.9m sea level rise is anticipated at the 95% of the high emissions pathway RCP8.5: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/defe901982154099b6ceb19db8aa41a4 (Note: it is necessary to pan and zoom to the desired location after following the link, as below) Page 64
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Helensburgh Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Helensburgh is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 3°C increase in annual average temperature for the Helensburgh area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Helensburgh is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline, which compares to the UKCP anomaly projections suggesting a 5% increase in precipitation rate for the Helensburgh area. The projections do suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Helensburgh (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Helensburgh (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 65
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Sea Level Rise Helensburgh is not considered as a coastal location by the UCKP marine projections and therefore, sea level change data is not available. According to the Dynamic Coasts High Emissions dashboard, however, a 0.9m sea level rise is anticipated at the 95% of the high emissions pathway RCP8.5: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/defe901982154099b6ceb19db8aa41a4 (Note: it is necessary to pan and zoom to the desired location after following the link, as below) Page 66
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Inveraray Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Inverary is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 10.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.7°C increase in annual average temperature for the Inverary area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Inverary is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest an 8% increase in precipitation rate for the Inverary area, which could be accounted for in the higher projections than observations. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Inverary (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Inverary (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 67
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Sea Level Rise Inverary is not considered as a coastal location by the UCKP marine projections and therefore, sea level change data is not available. According to the Dynamic Coasts High Emissions dashboard, however, a 0.91m sea level rise is anticipated at the 95% of the high emissions pathway RCP8.5: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/defe901982154099b6ceb19db8aa41a4 (Note: it is necessary to pan and zoom to the desired location after following the link, as below) Page 68
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Lochgilphead Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Lochgilphead is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 3°C increase in annual average temperature for the Lochgilphead area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Lochgilphead is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline, though with a very slight increase. The UKCP anomaly data, however, suggests that there could be an increase of up to 10%. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Lochgilphead (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Lochgilphead (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 69
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Lochgilphead is projected to rise by between 0.55m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 Sea Level Projections at Lochgilhead RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 70
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Luing Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Luing is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 13°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.5°C increase in annual average temperature for the Luing area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Luing is predicated to increased by over 1mm/day compared to the baseline and the projections also suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections that show an anticipated increase in precipitation rate of 11%. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Avergae annual air temperature at 1.5m at Luing (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Luing (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 71
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Luing is projected to rise by between 0.58m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Projections at Luing RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 72
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Oban Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Oban is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.6°C increase in annual average temperature for the Oban area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Oban is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 9% increase in precipitation rate for the Oban area, which could be accounted for in the higher projections than observations. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Annual average mean air temperature at 1.5m at Oban (°C) Observed mean temperature Projected mean temperature 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Annual average precipitation rate at Oban (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 73
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Oban is projected to rise by between 0.55m and 0.92m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Projections at Oban (m) RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 74
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Port Ellen Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Port Ellen is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 13°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.8°C increase in annual average temperature for Islay. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Porth Ellen is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline, and the projections suggest a slightly higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 10% increase in precipitation rate for Islay, which could be accounted for in the higher projections than observations. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Port Ellen (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 2 3 4 5 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Port Ellen (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 75
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at the Port Ellen tidal gauge site is projected to rise by between 0.59m and 0.94m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Projections Port Ellen tidal guage site RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 76
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Rothesay Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Rothesay is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 13°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 3°C increase in annual average temperature for the Isle of Bute. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Rothesay is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 8% increase in precipitation rate for the Isle of Bute, which could be accounted for in the higher projections than observations. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Rothsay (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Rothsay (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 77
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Rothesay is projected to rise by between 0.55m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Rise projections at Rothesay RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 78
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Tarbert, Kintyre Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Tarbert is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.9°C increase in annual average temperature for the north Kintyre peninsula. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Tarbert is predicated to broadly stay steady compared to the baseline. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 9% increase in precipitation rate for the northern Kintyre peninsula. As with Campbeltown, some of this discrepancy could be due to Tarbert’s location on the eastern side of the 25km grid square used for the anomaly projections. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Tarbert (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 2 3 4 5 6 7 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Tarbert (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 79
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Tarbert is projected to rise by between 0.55m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Rise projections at Tarbert RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 80
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Tayvallich Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Tayvallich is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 13°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 3°C increase in annual average temperature for the Tayvallich area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Tayvallich is predicated to increase by around 1mm/day compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections that show an anticipated increase in precipitation rate of 10%. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Tayvallich (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Tayvallich (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 81
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Tayvallich is projected to rise by between 0.60m and 0.99m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is well above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea level Projections at Tayvallich RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 82
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Tighnabruaich Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Tighnabruich is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.9°C increase in annual average temperature for the Tighnabruich area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Tighnabruich is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections suggest a 9% increase in precipitation rate for the Tighnabruich area, which could be accounted for in the higher projections than observations. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Tighnabruich (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Tighnabruich (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 83
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Tighnabruich is projected to rise by between 0.55m and 0.91m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is slightly above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Projections at Tighnabruich RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 84
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Tiree Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Tiree is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 12.5°C by 2080. The UKCP anomaly projections do not have a 25km grid square covering Tiree, so this data is not available for comparison. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Tiree is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly projections do not have a 25km grid square covering Tiree. so this data is not available for comparison. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Tiree (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 2 3 4 5 6 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Tiree (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 85
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Tiree is projected to rise by between 0.60m and 0.99m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is well above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91 Sea level Projections at Tiree RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 86
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Tobermory Air temperature Average annual air temperature at Tobermory is predicted to increase over the coming decades, in line with the projections, reaching to approximately 11.5°C by 2080. This is in line with the UKCP anomaly projections showing a 2.5°C increase in annual average temperature for the Tobermory area. Precipitation rate Average annual precipitation rate in Tobermory is predicated to slightly increase compared to the baseline, though the projections suggest a higher precipitation rate than the observed data currently shows as being experienced. The UKCP anomaly data suggests an increase in precipitation rate of 11% by 2080. The variability of precipitation rate over the year and between years will have a bigger impact on the climate risks experienced in a place, and the observational data below shows a relatively high level of variability in precipitation rate between years from 1960 – 2023. 7 8 9 10 11 12 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual air temperature at 1.5m at Tobermory (°C) Observed temperature Projected temperature 3 4 5 6 7 8 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 Average annual precipitation rate at Tobermory (mm/day) Observed precipitation rate Projected precipitation rate Page 87
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Sea Level Rise Sea Level at Tobermory tidal gauge site is projected to rise by between 0.6m and 0.95m from the 2007 baseline by 2100, under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario. This is above the estimated sea level rise for the Argyll and Bute Local Authority area from the Met Office Local Authority Climate Explorer report. 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Projections at Tobermory tidal guage site RCP 8.5 (50th) RCP 8.5 (95th) Page 88
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Division Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group January/February 2025 The priorities for your area are decided by data from our strategic assessment which details threats and risks, and also from feedback from local authorities, partners, and residents in the Local Policing Survey. The current priorities are: • Serious and organised crime • Crimes of theft and dishonesty (acquisitive crime) • Road safety and road crime • ASB & Violent crime • Public protection. Acquisitive Crime Across Helensburgh and Lomond shoplifting offences have seen an increase. Over the last three months we have seen a clear spike in shoplifting crimes where supermarkets have been targeted. This is however in line with a rise in this crime type across the West of Scotland. A number of these crimes have been attributed to a travelling group of young persons who have been targeting many supermarkets across the West. We are working closely with our analysts, British Transport Police and other policing divisions to share information and evidence to identify those responsible. Our detection rates this year (from April) are sitting at 70% and we continue to engage with the COPFS and the courts to ensure the community impact of these crimes are being realised. Our Preventions Team, Youth Engagement Officer and local policing teams are all providing support to local supermarkets and businesses within the local community. They are available to visit businesses and residents to provide crime prevention advice should it be requested. We remain determined to reduce the impact of acquisitive crime locally and we will continue to thoroughly investigate all reports. COWAL, BUTE & HELENSBURGH PRIORITIES 2023-2026 Page 89 Agenda Item 8a
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Road Safety Speeding and driving complaints remain prevalent within Helensburgh and Lomond. Areas such as Cardross Road from the County Hotel to Mamis Eskin Wynd remain a concern for community members. Other areas such as West Montrose Street have also been highlighted locally. We continue to support community concerns in this area through direct action, prevention and intervention work. Proactive speed checks have been carried out across the area and between 01/11/2022 and the week commencing 20/01/2025, 39 drivers have been issued with fines or reported with speeding offences. In the same period our national festive drink driving campaign was running which resulted in eight drivers being stopped who were found to be unfit to drive. We are also aware that the removal of the average speed camera on the A82 has resulted in a few queries to our elected members. I have spoken with the Safety Camera Unit who confirmed that since the installation they have been inundated with complaints relating to HGVs slowing traffic on the road. They have confirmed that they will resume enforcing via their mobile vans along this stretch of the A82. They are also hopeful that these cameras will be re-introduced in the summer as a result in the increase in seasonal traffic. Our Preventions Team continue to be proactive on our social media streams and are planning a number of road safety road shows in the coming months which were well received in 2024. ASB/Violence Over the course of the festive period, we provided high visibility patrols throughout our villages and towns. We supported Christmas fayres and community events during the day and at night we provided a high visibility presence in hot spot areas providing reassurance and support to our nighttime economy. Our officers carried out over 50 visits to licensed premises across Helensburgh and Lomond during December which helped reduce alcohol related anti-social behaviour and violence. The number of recorded serious assaults have reduced based on the same time scales last year. We have seen a rise in common assaults across the area particularly against emergency service personnel, where we have recorded an increase of 70%. Attacks on emergency services personnel are unacceptable but we continue to work with staff to ensure they have sufficient training and support to make sure they are serving the community with confidence and the appropriate skills. Page 90
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS We continue to target problematic householders who cause misery to neighbours and communities. We work in partnership with housing providers, Argyll & Bute Council and Social Work services to mediate, resolve and where it is possible, deter further escalation. Domestic Abuse We continue to support individuals through a victim-centred approach. Our officers receive regular training and guidance to ensure we are supporting those affected with professionalism and empathy. We have an effective governance structure in place to ensure all reports are scrutinised. This ensures all investigative opportunities are considered by the enquiry officers before any report can be filed. We continue to robustly manage those domestic offenders released on Bail to ensure they are adhering to restrictions placed on them by the courts. We also have a range of ongoing prevention work which targets a wide age range of individuals from school pupils to the professional. One such initiative involves taxi drivers and providing them with training on how to report concerns or deal with an incident taking place in front of them. National campaigns in this area are also currently active that focus on recognising and changing offender’s behaviour. Youth Engagement Our Youth Engagement officer has been very active supporting schools and youth events across the area. She has been delivering numerous presentations including online safety, drug and alcohol awareness, road safety and keeping safe. She has delivered these presentations to a wide age range of young person’s where she acts as a mentor and role model, influencing decision making whilst also promoting personal safety. Looking Forward We continue to forward plan, looking ahead with summer action plans focusing on: • Seasonal ASB • Road Safety • Water Safety Page 91
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OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS Please note that all data included in this report are management information and not official statistics. All data are sourced from Police Scotland internal systems and are correct as of date of publication. Unless stated otherwise numerical comparisons are against the previous year to date and the previous five-year average for the same data period specified. OFFICIAL: POLICE AND PARTNERS We successfully applied for funding to purchase a new mobile police office. This mobile van will be utilised by our community officers and assist them travelling to and spending time in across our towns and villages. They will be able to deploy from this van on foot or bikes. This will increase our visibility supporting our communities and addressing local policing priorities. Useful Links/Contacts • Argyll and Bute Communtiy Directory - https://abcd.scot/ including warm spaces information • Crimestoppers – Crimestoppers in Scotland | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org) 0800 555 111 • Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime – www.scottishparc.co.uk • Women’s Aid - Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk) • Citizens Advice – 0808 164 6000 • Argyll and Bute Council Trading Standards – 01546 605 519 • Argyll and Bute Council – https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/how-contact-us • Transport Scotland – road related incidents and road closures - https://www.traffic.gov.scot/traffic-information/incidents • Scottish Water - https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/Help-and-Resources/Contact-Us 0800 0778 778 • NHS24 (including mental health support) – 111 or https://www.nhsinform.scot/ Follow us on Social Media and help share loacl appeals and education messages • Facebook - Police Scotland Argyll and West Dunbartonshire • X (formerly Twitter) – PSOSArgyllBute and PSOS ArgWestDunb Sign up to Neighbourhood Watch to receive local alerts and bulletins for your community area - https://neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk/#0 Have your say on your local policing priorities - Your Police 2024-2025 - Police Scotland - Citizen Space Page 92
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Helensburgh & Lomond CPG Briefing Report Q3 2024/25 Performance & Activity Report From: 1st October 2024 To: 31st December 2024 Page 93 Agenda Item 8b
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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 • BA – Quarterly Wear, Technical & Practical Session • Pump & Ladder Drills • RTC and Extrication Q3 – Cutting Techniques & Casualty Rescue • Water Awareness – Casualty Care • SWAH – Tier 1, Single & Multi Edge Work Restraint • TFOC Farms Module • TFOC Local & Civil Disturbances Module • HFSV Module Page 94
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Accidental Dwelling Fires (ADF) Ward 3 Year Average 2023/24 2024/25 Helensburgh & Lomond South 1.3 3 1 Helensburgh Central 1.3 0 1 Lomond North 1 1 2 Community Board Total 3.7 4 4 ADF Casualties Ward 3 Year Average 2023/24 2024/25 Helensburgh & Lomond South 0 0 0 Helensburgh Central 0.3 0 1 Lomond North 0 0 0 Community Board Total 0.3 0 1 Deliberate Secondary Fire Setting Ward 3 Year Average 2023/24 2024/25 Helensburgh & Lomond South 0.3 0 0 Helensburgh Central 1 1 1 Lomond North 2 4 1 Community Board Total 3.3 5 2 Fires in Non-Domestic Property Ward 3 Year Average 2023/24 2024/25 Helensburgh & Lomond South 0 0 0 Helensburgh Central 1 2 0 Lomond North 0 0 1 Community Board Total 1 2 1 Page 95
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Casualties from Non-Fire Emergencies Ward 3 Year Average 2023/24 2024/25 Helensburgh & Lomond South 0 0 0 Helensburgh Central 0.7 0 1 Lomond North 3.7 1 2 Community Board Total 4.4 1 3 Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals Ward 3 Year Average 2023/24 2024/25 Helensburgh & Lomond South 2.3 0 0 Helensburgh Central 9 6 6 Lomond North 5.3 4 5 Community Board Total 16.6 10 11 Incidents/Activities of Note Drowning Incident Review (DIR) We continue to work with partners across Argyll & Bute to support the Drowning Incident Review. This allows us to work together to establish ways in which we can reduce the risks around our waters in Argyll and Bute. Road & Water Safety campaigns Road Safety: We have worked closely with Oban High School in delivering a Road Safety Presentation, including RTC VR input to pupils who have their driving licence or are in the process of obtaining it. This included valued input from Oban Blue Watch and EWDAB (East & West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute) Community Action Team (CAT). A similar programme has now been timetabled for next year. Oban CAT Team has also worked closely with a pupil from Oban High School who was struck by a car in Oban during a lunchtime last year. The young person (YP) sustained injuries that required surgery. The YP has recovered well and enjoyed a firefighter for a day experience at Oban Community Fire Station. The YP also assisted us in promoting road safety by sharing his story in an interview. This was shared, with permission, on our media page. Page 96
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We continue to work closely with schools delivering vital Road Safety messages, using our road safety floorboards in primary schools. The VR Program will now be made available to secondary schools throughout Argyll & Bute. Several CAT Team members are undergoing Child Seat Training in January. This will see the CAT Team putting on events where people who use child safety seats have the chance to get them checked to ensure they are fitted properly and, with the assistance of Police Scotland, receive road safety advice. We are also working in close partnership with Police Scotland and the Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) to develop road safety hubs within Argyll & Bute. Oban, Dunoon and Campbeltown Fire Stations are locations in which this is being developed. Water Safety: We continue to participate in Partnership Approach to Water Safety (PAWS) and our Community Action Team are already delivering Water Safety Scotland Ice Safety presentations across schools in Argyll & Bute. The presentation was delivered through a hybrid approach of face-to-face presentations and online via Microsoft Teams. This allows us to engage with the remote schools throughout Argyll & Bute, including the islands, so that remote and rural schools benefit from the same safety messages as larger schools. Community Engagement Activities • Post Domestic Incident Response (PDIR) following every domestic incident. • Continue to deliver Fire Safety advice via HFSVs (Home Fire Safety Visits). • Working closely with Sensory Impairment officers throughout Argyll & Bute providing much needed assistance to people with complex hearing and sight issues. Equipment is being made available to those in need, along with a HFSV being conducted. • Representation on Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) for those affected by domestic violence. • Supporting Developing the Young Workforce through Careers Days in Oban, Tobermory, Lochgilphead, Dunoon and Rothesay High Schools. • 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) • The annual Bonfire & Fireworks Presentations sessions were delivered by CAT in conjunction with Police Scotland to schools across Argyll & Bute, including Dunoon Grammar, Oban High School and Lochgilphead Joint Campus. This approach was met with enthusiasm. We also engaged with remote and rural schools over Microsoft Teams, where the safety message was well received. • We continue to support MCR Pathways in secondary schools. Several SFRS employees give up their time to support young people for an hour a week throughout term time, engaging with and mentoring each young person to make informed choices. • In Oban, the CAT team is supporting Planet Youth engagement. • Our partnership working continues with Oban, Lorn and the Isles Alcohol & Drug Forum, with quarterly meetings being held in the conference room at Oban Community Fire Station. • We continue to work alongside the Ukrainian Multi-Agency Resettlement Programme within Argyll & Bute. • SFRS continues to support Violence Against Woman Group (VAWG) in Argyll & Bute. • In partnership with Sensory Impairment, SFRS are delivering vital safety messages into Sheltered Housing & Independent Housing complexes throughout Argyll & Bute. • SFRS continues to support and assist in Adult Support & Protection (ASP) meetings, alongside partner agencies, to ensure safety measures are in place for vulnerable people throughout Argyll & Bute. • Oban CAT Team has been busy engaging with local Scout Groups, assisting and delivering vital safety information to allow local young people to obtain their Fire Safety Badge and Communication Badge. • Members of the Argyll & Bute CAT Team have been involved in Child Support Training and Trauma Informed Training, delivered in conjunction with partner agencies. • Oban CAT Team, with the assistance of Oban Wholetime Crews, helped the local charity Home Start Lorn to collect and deliver presents to be donated to the local Christmas Appeal in Oban. Page 97
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• Oban CAT and Fire Crews are working closely with the local LGBTQIA+ community. We are showing our support by bringing the Firefighter Experience to them. We have extended the Firefighter Experience Day to allow members of the LGBTQIA+ community the opportunity to come up and learn vital lifesaving skills and understand what it is like to be a Firefighter over several sessions. Firefighter Experience Day: The Oban CAT Team has been working closely with Live Argyll, Oban High School and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) to develop the Firefighter Experience Day. We have now extended this to a 4-week program. Most of the pupils involved have attendance issues, are care-experienced and/ or have behavioural issues. The programme brings these pupils into a disciplined environment where they work as a team, rely on that team and are pushed out of their comfort zones. They attend the station once a week, learn skills including CPR, Trauma Recognition, Water Safety, Road Safety and Drill Ground Activities. After each session they are given a written assessment. After the 4 weeks, these are checked and marked. This information is collated and submitted to the school and works towards an award. These sessions have proved very successful, to the extent that we are delivering a programme in Dunoon for 10 pupils from Dunoon Grammar in February. We are hoping to develop this programme and bring it to other towns in Argyll & Bute EWDAB LSO Activities • 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. • Recruitment process for two vacancies within the Community Action Team, concluded with the appointments of Gerrard Ralston (Salen Volunteer Leader) and Lisa Cox (previously CSA in PKAD LSO) as two new Community Safety Advocates in our team. We extend a warm welcome to them both. • Our Christmas Gift Appeal reached out to partners and communities across Argyll & Bute, allowing us to collect toys to distribute to children, in partnership with Home-Start Lorn. Our thanks to all who supported the appeal. Home Fire Safety Our new Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) policy and associated application will go live on Wednesday 12 February. In preparation of the new policy going live, Stations have been managing pending lists and actioning HFSV requests. Referrals for the public and partners We will continue to support our partner agencies, to assist in this move. The current links to CSET (referral platform) will be replaced on our external website, members of the public and partners will then request a HFSV online via the new app. This will go live during February. Social media content and communications to partners will also be issued to highlight the changes to our criteria and processes. We will also invite partners to attend Microsoft Teams training sessions, to support this transition. One of the main highlights being SFRS commitment to protecting personal data in accordance with legislation, it is imperative that all data sharing containing personal information of individuals such as name and address etc., is transmitted to and from us via the new HFSV Portal or by Egress Secure Email. Therefore unfortunately, we are now unable to accept referrals via emails To register for use of the new SFRS referral app, please contact our Safer Homes Team for support. Email - SFRS.HFSVadministrators@firescotland.gov.uk and one of the Safer Homes Team members will be in touch to provide further information. Page 98
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1 Argyll & Bute Community Planning Partnership Area Community Planning Group Partnership update Date: October 2024 Partner update – Public Health The Public Health team would like to share some aspects of their current work. The Argyll and Bute Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), compiled by the Public Health Intelligence team, was published in December. The JSNA is a systematic approach to assess health and social care needs in the population based on available data. The requirement for the HSCP to consider the needs of the population and service-users is embedded with the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. It is an essential foundation to inform commissioning and service planning and provides an evidence base for the next Joint Strategic Plan and Joint Strategic Commissioning Plan. Resources & Publications — Living Well. Community Link Workers The Argyll and Bute Community Links project is expanding in 2025. Recruitment for new Community Link Workers is currently underway. This service is dedicated to assisting individuals facing social, financial, and practical difficulties. It connects people with both national and community-based support, equipping them with the essential resources needed to navigate their situations and access appropriate support and services. https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/news/2025/01/new- contract-and-expansion-for-community-link-working-service-in-argyll-and-bute/ Introducing the Mental Health Hub – Living Well We are delighted to announce the launch of Mental Health Hub – Living Well in Argyll and Bute, a new digital resource for you to share with colleagues. This hub is a dedicated space where you can access trusted national support services available across Scotland, with a particular focus on Argyll and Bute. It includes helplines, practical self-help tools, and resources to provide support. Designed to promote mental wellbeing and prevent suicide, the hub aims to make it easier to navigate the vast number of available services. It provides a clear, user- friendly way to signpost to the support available to communities in Argyll and Bute. Developed with input from local organisations, the hub is designed to empower individuals, families, and professionals to access support tailored to local needs. For further details, please contact: olena.mishanina@nhs.scot Tel: 07483320722 Page 99 Agenda Item 8c
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2 Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Training The Public Health team is proud to continue supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention training for people who live or work in Argyll and Bute. Several training sessions are scheduled until the end of the financial year: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST): ASIST training is being run in Islay in January, Oban in February and Bute in March. Ask, Tell Workshops can be delivered online or in person upon request, making them flexible and accessible to suit the needs of communities. For further information on both please email nhsh.ab-sptraining@nhs.scot . Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will run in January, February, and March. Due to high demand, we are also planning an extra cohort in February. To sign up: Book for February Book for March Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) Prevention and Early Intervention – Planet Youth Planet Youth is all about communities acting in the best interest of children and young people to make Argyll and Bute a great place to live. It is a community-based approach focused on improving young people’s health, wellbeing, and relationships by working with parents, carers, schools, communities and organisations. Planet Youth originated in Iceland, which went from having the highest rates of teen smoking, alcohol and drug use across Europe to the lowest. The Planet Youth team are running a comms campaign from Jan-March/April to promote their health topic leaflets for parents and carers. The Planet Youth team are delivering a ‘Risk and Protective Factors for Children and Young People’ live Webinar for any interested adult community members in A&B. Date tbc: argyllandbute@planetyouth.scot Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) in collaboration with stakeholders are developing a partnership plan informed by gathering evidence from those in services, people personally impacted and professionals working within the community to reduce alcohol and drug harms. The plan will outline priorities to embed a whole family approach through local organisations and services with governance, monitoring and evaluation, and ongoing community engagement. Page 100
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3 Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC) Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service provide specific independent advocacy support to people affected by alcohol and drugs with an extended presence in Argyll and Bute. https://laas.org.uk/contact-us/ An analysis of the interviews conducted by Scottish Drugs Forum with families, service providers and people with lived experience of Medically Associated Treatment (MAT) will be submitted to Public Health Scotland in April. The ADP submitted feedback on the consultation of the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill in December. Alcohol and Drug Partnership Strategy and Health Needs Assessment The reviewing and development of the ADP Strategy is almost complete. Led by a steering group, a consultant held 23 stakeholder interviews and three workshops. The final draft will be presented at the next ADP Partnership meeting. In Dec/Jan an online survey was used to gather the views of people living and working in Argyll and Bute asking about community priorities and what differences or changes would indicate that drug or alcohol related harm is being reduced. Alcohol Brief Intervention Training Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventions (ABIs) are effective and evidence-based early intervention for those individuals who are drinking at hazardous and harmful levels. Training dates to learn how to deliver Alcohol Brief are bookable on Turas: https://turasdashboard.nes.nhs.scot/ Naloxone Training Administering Naloxone can reverse the effects of an Opioid Overdose. Training on how to use Naloxone is planned for Helensburgh and Dunoon. For more information, please contact Kirsteen Menzies, Tel. 07900146571. GP Training Bespoke training sessions for GPs, designed in consultation with our GP representative and the Drug Related Deaths group will be provided by the Scottish Drugs Forum. This will cover Gabapentin, Ketamine and Benzodiazepines. For further details, please contact: nhsh.argyllandbuteadp@nhs.scot Screening inequalities grants funding We are delighted to announce that Screening Inequalities funding has been awarded to Argyll and Bute. This is being used to address barriers and facilitate access across the screening and treatment pathway to reduce inequalities in screening and Page 101
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4 improve health outcomes. Small grants were offered to organisations working with the people less likely to participate in the NHS Screening Programmes to promote screening in ways which will benefit their clients, such as to facilitate community events, provide information sessions and make culturally appropriate promotion materials which reflect the needs of communities. End of the Waverley Care contract NHS Highland’s contract with Waverley Care was due to end in December 2024. Following completion of a detailed review and exploration of options for future delivery, a decision was made to bring the services in-house. NHS Highland worked closely with Waverley Care to ensure a smooth transition of services. The Argyll and Bute Health Improvement Team are delighted to announce that Debbie Lees from Waverley Care has joined them, with the remaining staff joining the Health Improvement Team in North Highland. Debbie will bring her experience from Waverley Care to work in Argyll & Bute on developing sexual health promotion and the prevention of poor sexual health. The condoms by post service has transferred to the HIRS Team in North Highland and promotion materials for this service is being printed to be shared. The weblink is: Argyll & Bute HSCP Free Condoms by Post Living Well Networks The existing Living Well Networks (LWNs) are for partners with an interest in building healthy communities. They provide an opportunity for partners to come together to find out what issues matter to local communities; to plan activities and events together; and to network with individuals, services and organisations with an interest in improving health. Argyll and Bute HSCP Public Health team has provided funding for the network coordination time for a number of years. Over the past few years, there have been changes within HSCP structures, including the refreshed Living Well Programme Board and these transformations are continuing. The way people access information and support has also undergone changes as are the opportunities for communities to come to engage and plan community activity. As such, a decision has been made to bring the existing Living Well Network coordination to an end. We encourage the networks to consider their future direction. They can choose to continue without the funded coordination or explore the option of self-sustainability, allowing them to maintain their meetings and ongoing networking. The multi-partner initiative, Community Assets for Living Well is also focused on promoting healthy communities and work is ongoing to explore how this translates into work within local communities. This includes plans to further improve the Argyll and Bute community directory by developing a centralised and accessible platform for health and wellbeing information, resources, support, and services. Health, Page 102
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5 wellbeing and support service information can still be accessed via Argyll and Bute’s Community Directory on https://abcd.scot . We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our past and present coordinators: Dee James/Nicola Hall from Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis, Fiona Kalache/Lynn Johnstone from Mid Argyll Youth Development Services, Tracy Chambers from Kintyre Link Club, and Independent coordinators Carol Flett and Veronica Ferguson. REPORT AUTHOR AND CONTACT Author Names: Angela Coll, Health Improvement Senior Email: nhsh.abhealthimprovement@nhs.scot Page 103
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Classification: OFFICIAL Community Learning Services update January 2025 Adult Learning Provision Helensburgh Managing Your Money – Brand new budgeting short course. New sessions will run regularly throughout the year in various locations. Please contact Caroline Whitson if you would like a course run in your own premises. Safe and Sound Online – Brand new short course focussing on how to stay safe online, how to spot a scam, creating a secure password and much more. Sessions will run throughout the year in Helensburgh Library. Please contact Caroline Whitson with any enquiries. Adult Literacy and Numeracy support – A range of support for adults requiring help with reading, writing or numbers, including the innovative Citizen Literacy website. Referrals to Karen.fyfe@liveargyll.co.uk National Databank – Vodafone and O2 sim cards available with call, texts and data for up to 6 months. Available by arrangement with Caroline Whitson. Digital Device Lending Service – Now available - Laptops and tablet devices are available, with or without mobile data, for adults aged 18 and over who have been referred by a partner agency. Lending period will be between 3 and 6 months. Regular attendance at The Learning Café (Helensburgh Library) is required as part of the lending agreement, as is registering with Learn My Way online learning. Referrals can be made directly to Caroline Whitson. Room For You – Partnership programme with Jean’s Bothy, Helensburgh Community Hub and A & B Community Development. Quiet reading and reflection spaces in Helensburgh Library, Jean’s Bothy and the Community Hub. Learning Café – Learning and employability drop in service every Wednesday afternoon in Helensburgh Library, 1 -2.30. Tea/coffee/rolls/soup/biscuits. Conversation Café – General conversation with tea/coffee/biscuits in Helensburgh Library every Thursday morning 10:15 – 11:15. Get IT Started – Basic IT course. Tuesday afternoons in Helensburgh Library for 6 weeks. New sessions starting Easter 2025 Jean’s Bothy – Digital Drop in Service – for existing and new Bothy members. Every second Tuesday in Jean’s Bothy 11 – 1. Digital Boost – Advanced IT Support group for learners who have previously attended Get IT Started. Every Wednesday in Helensburgh Library 10 – 12. Health Issues in the Community (HIIC) – New cohort with Jean’s Bothy has commenced and will run until summer 2025. HIIC Please contact Caroline Whitson with any enquiries. Contact: Caroline Whitson Caroline.Whitson@liveargyll.co.uk tel: 01436658707 Eileen Kay Eileen.Kay@liveargyll.co.uk tel: 01436658743 Page 105 Agenda Item 8d
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Classification: OFFICIAL Helensburgh and Lomond Youth work/Services Update Helensburgh and Lomond Youth Action – recruiting for new members from across Helensburgh and Lomond, meetings will be held online to allow young people from more rural parts of the area to attend. If you know any young person interested in attending please contact the Lead Youth Worker Thomas Guy-Conroy. Please keep a look out for new publicity concerning this. Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) We have a new MSYP, Iona Scott-Elliot. Here is an update direct from Iona. “As MSYP for Helensburgh and Lomond, I was able to take part in the 82nd sitting of the Scottish Youth Parliament, which was held at the Scottish Parliament. During this sitting one thing I was able to take part in was subject committee workshops. I am part of the Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs (TERA) committee, which I believe will be very useful due to many people living in villages surrounding Helensburgh needing to rely on public transport to get to places like school and work. Prior to this sitting, I, alongside other Argyll & Bute MSYPs carried out a consultation with young people in Argyll & Bute to gain an idea of what young people’s top priorities are, which had 112 responses - 30 of them from Helensburgh and Lomond. Some of the top priorities included mental health support, drug and alcohol misuse and not enough for young people to do. This consultation was also used to inform the way we voted on the motions debated at the sitting. We asked young people to rate how important they considered each motion, and we then used this information to decide how we should vote on each motion. Some of these motions included incorporating mental health education into the school curriculum and improving the accessibility of public transport. To gain a better understanding of the specific concerns young people in Helensburgh and Lomond have, I have started working on a consultation for young people in this area.” Contact Details: If Contacting Iona, please cc Thomas in the message, thank you. Thomas Guy-Conroy – Thomas.guy-conroy@liveargyll.co.uk Iona Scott-Elliot - iona.scott-elliot.msyp@sypmail.org.uk Page 106
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Classification: OFFICIAL Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) - programme of Engagement and consultation. There has been an Independent Review carried out on Community Learning and Development (CLD) across all Authorities in Scotland. The Minister for Higher Education, Further Education and Skills, appointed an Independent Reviewer Kate Still to conduct and carry out a programme of Engagement and consultations. In addition to a series of bilateral and group meetings with a wide-range of stakeholders including SOLACE, ADES and CoSLA. Learners, potential learners and interested stakeholders responded to a Call for Evidence through online learner questionnaire published on CitizenSpace. The consultation ran from 22 January to 3 March. The questions included in the consultations had been developed with the intention of seeing things from the perspective of the learner and/or potential learner and this approach was followed for the review as a whole. The findings have now been published and can be accessed via the link below. Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) - gov.scot Page 107
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Community Development Helensburgh & Lomond: ACPG Update: • Princess Louise Hall - online meetings and dialogue with the group involving senior managers in both Estates and Community Planning. The group are awaiting a building report, commissioned by council, before any remedial works may be possible. Council Officers and PLH committee met at the hall on Friday 31st to review site and discuss next steps towards re-opening Howie Pavilion. • Continuing to engage with Welcome In and working with group to review governance structures. This is to help organise and offer a wider activities for members attending the cafe. This support has a wider link to the ROSC - Recovery Orientated Systems of Care work, in Partnership between the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) and wider Community Development / Planning Team. Ambition for 2025 is to hold a local network event for all agencies involved in alcohol and drugs recovery work in the H&L area. • Kirkmichael Community Development Group committee met late January at County Hotel. In regular contact with group and have organised meeting with National Lottery Community Fund to discuss what information is required for a larger bid. The KCDG group are organising summer activities and have shown a renewed interest in developing the area adjacent to the former changing rooms and astro pitch. • Aspiring Places – Aspiring Places team working with two local community groups in each administrative area as part of the testing phase, to ensure platform is ready for launch to all groups across Argyll & Bute. The platform will be an opportunity for groups to publicly highlight their future projects and define next steps and resources required. This platform can be used to support larger funding applications, in which funders would expect a defined and staged plan – for example if applying for staffing costs or building works. Ongoing support to community groups / Engagement Parents for Change group – The group’s aim is to offer holiday and respite provision for families / children with ASN. The group will put forward a model of funding to council officers, while exploring similar models of holiday activity and support for Children and Young People with ASN in Argyll and neighbouring authorities. Over the last month I have met with a number of community groups to provide advice on funding and governance. This has included the Save the Tower and Cove Bowling Club with the TSI. Attended launch of Helensburgh Repair Café - invited by Helensburgh Community Hub to share my experiences as a volunteer at Glasgow Repair café to help in the establishment of a local group by Helensburgh Hub and Jean’s Bothy Page 109 Agenda Item 8e
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Helensburgh Community Hub – CPG update February 2025 At Helensburgh Community Hub we believe that partnership and collaboration are vital to provide activities and services that our community wants and needs effectively, and this style of working is only going to become more important in the current financial climate and landscape of declining volunteer numbers (SVCO Sector Tracker Summer/Autumn 2024) Two key examples of partnerships we have established are: Launch of Helensburgh Repair Cafe (with Jean’s Bothy and A&B Climate Action Network) - January 2025 Repair Cafes offer a way to address climate change at a local level by prolonging the life of common household items and keeping them out of landfill; they also provide an opportunity to create community connection both among the volunteers, and with the people who bring items in for repair. With seed funding from the ABCAN Climate Action Fund the Helensburgh Repair Cafe project was launched on 27 January at Helensburgh Community Hub. Around 50 people have expressed an interest in being part of a repair cafe whether it's helping with admin, hosting the cafe or the repairing itself (everything from sewing skills to nuclear engineering!). The next steps will involve visiting a Repair Cafe already operating, training and using resources from membership of the Share and Repair Network, part of Circular Communities Scotland. We are aiming for a soft launch around April/May time followed by a public launch this summer. For more information go to https://abcan.mn.co/spaces/17961684/feed Helensburgh Book Festival – the third year of Reading Minds (with Jean’s Bothy and H&L Carers Centre) - March 28-30 The Reading Minds Helensburgh Book Festival (March 28-30) aims to showcase reading for pleasure in a community-focused way and features 19 different events across six venues including the drawing room of Hill House, Colgrain Primary, Hermitage Academy and Helensburgh Library as well as the three partner organisations. Reading for pleasure is hugely beneficial to our health and wellbeing and is highly significant in supporting children’s life chances. This year’s festival includes sessions aimed at families and young people. Page 111 Agenda Item 8f
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It also supports local writers through a pitching event and offering tips on getting published. We are also delighted to have best-selling authors such as Jenny Colgan and Ambrose Parry (the pen name of Christopher Brookmyre and his wife Marisa Haetzman) at the festival this year. Most events are at low or no cost, and are accompanied by refreshments to encourage community connection. The Reading Minds Helensburgh Book Festival is supported by funding from Scottish Book Trust, Helensburgh HEART and The Bridge Awards. The programme is available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/helensburgh-book-festival-2025-3959653?utm- campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm- term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection Growing the Hub’s work and impact – next 5 year plan We want to continue great collaborations on big and small projects and we are working with Community Enterprise to create the Hub’s next 3-5 year business plan. We are keen to involve all our stakeholders in shaping the services and activities delivered through Helensburgh Community Hub so Community Enterprise will be engaging with our partners and the wider community in the coming months. We would be really grateful if partners could contribute to that discussion. Development Manager Gill Simpson 01436 678088 / 07498 528747 manager@helensburghcommunityhub.org.uk Registered Company SC645409 Registered Charity SC05045. Page 112
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Report: Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group Paper: Third Sector Interface (TSI) Date: 11/2/25 Prepared by: Caryl Mclean Day Services for Older People Review The Integration Joint Board in March 2024 requested a full review of day services and day supports for older adults in Argyll and Bute. The direction was to carry out this review removing the threat of cuts or service closure from the existing services. The financial situation of the IJB in line with other IJBs however is one of increasing costs and demands and reduced allocation of funding, meaning that overall savings need to be made. The timeline is to complete the review in mid-2025. The TSI on behalf of the HSCP has commissioned a local research agency (GLIC) to map and audit services with the intention of supporting the development of a new community-based approach to Day Supports and Day Services for Older Adults in Argyll and Bute that reduces the disparities in service provision across different localities. Volunteer of the Year 2025 Nominations for the TSI Volunteer of the Year 2025 awards are now open. This annual event is designed to recognise the outstanding work done by individuals and groups across the whole of Argyll and Bute. This year’s event will be held at the Rosslea Hall Hotel in Rhu. On Friday 6th June 2025, 3pm-6pm Whether it is a friend, family member, or group that has made a difference, now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve. Nominations are open until 18th April 2025. Further information on how to nominate can be found on the TSI website. Wellbeing Development Manager The TSI hosts a Wellbeing Development Manager post funded by the HSCP and Macmillan Cancer Support under the Living Well Workstream. The postholder is focussing on developing ways of working that promotes wellbeing in communities by building sustainable and trusting local partnerships. There are currently three workstreams. The first, called the Art of Hosting, focuses on spreading the tools needed to have meaningful conversations about the choices, challenges and solutions facing our communities. The second is bringing about a Walking Development post in conjunction with Paths for All. The third workstream is looking at building joint and integrated referral and Page 113 Agenda Item 8g
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information processes to make it easier to access the support people need and this project is called One Front Door. More information on all of this can be found here: https://www.argylltsi.org/living-well-partnership/ Winter Welcome Spaces A list of venues providing access to winter welcome spaces can be found here: https://www.argylltsi.org/warm-spaces/. Argyll and Bute Resilience and Transformation Fund The TSI on behalf of the Argyll and Bute LAG launched a small, targeted fund aimed at supporting Argyll and Bute’s Third Sector Organisations (TSOs), specifically those who can be classified as community anchor organisations, to transform the way they work at a time of significant financial challenge. The fund was Launched on 24th January applications closed on 3rd February 2025. Other sources of funding can also be accessed via https://argylltsi-funding.org.uk/ Page 114
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Classification: OFFICIAL TRANSPORT SCOTLAND UPDATE • A82 – TS, BEAR & local community held a meeting at Arrocher PS to discuss safety measures to be introduced as well as local flooding issues with actions now taken forward. • A82 – between now & the end of the financial year there will be further planned overnight closures between Crainlarich & Tarbet for further carriageway works but mainly for landscaping works relating to the Ash Die Back • A82 – TASC safety cameras have now been removed and awaiting for the data returned to determine effectiveness • A82 – layby & tourist signage improvements are still ongoing between Balloch & Luss with the design of the tourist signs going through the review/approvals process & the lay by signage installation starting next month • A83 – Friday 24th January proved challenging as regards to maintaining the A83, noting Storm Eowyn. There was a safety need to close the road between Ardgarten & RaBT Viewpoint for a period of time and after numerous route inspections & fair amount of work by various teams to clear debris & trees from the network, the A83 was finally open by 09.20hrs on Friday. At present, traffic management & hillside monitoring is being conducted as per the day to day Management Plan as well as being co-ordinated with the ongoing ground investigation works relating to the long term solution (DFS). Page 115 Agenda Item 8h
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Helensburgh Community Council Partner Update February 2025 ▪ Permission to proceed has been granted for a Judicial Review re consultation and transparency regarding the plans for the Helensburgh Waterfront Development. Dates have been set for the Procedural Hearing Feb 28th 2025 and Substantive Hearing March 2025 ▪ Work on a HelensburghPlace Plan continues. Initial online consultation has taken place. Focus Groups and Drop in sessions are currently being planned and undertaken. Please visit www.visionforhelensburgh.org for further information and updates ▪ It is disappointing to note that the last physical bank in Helensburgh The Bank of Scotland will close in March 2026. It is however pleasing that Helensburgh is to be provided with a Banking Hub through Cash Access Uk. The Community Council will work with them to help provide this vital facility. Further information on www.cashaccess.co.uk ▪ Our Music in the Square Fund continues to provide support for musical organisations and individuals in the community. Full details available on our website. Please encourage applications. ▪ The Community Council is holding a joint briefing with Argyll and Isles Tourism Cooperative to encourage participation in the Visitor Levy Consultation. February 5th Civic Centre. ▪ Due to relocation and ill health the Community Council has two spaces for cooptions. Any one interested in joining us should contact the secretary Sarah Davies sarahdaviesde@yahoo.co.uk for further information ▪ Our well attended monthly meetings, open to all, are held on the last Thursday of the month in the Civic Centre at 7:00pm. The next one will be on Feb 27th. All Welcome Page 119 Agenda Item 8j
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To: LWN Coordinators and LWN members Title of Update: Update on Living Well Networks Date of Update: 15th January 2025 Author: Argyll and Bute HSCP Public Health team nhsh.abhealthimprovement@nhs.scot LIVING WELL NETWORKS Argyll and Bute Living Well Networks (LWNs), formerly known as Argyll and Bute Health and Wellbeing Networks (HWNs) have been active for several years across Argyll and Bute communities. The developed networks offer a platform for partners to connect with community members, services, local and national organisations committed to improving health and wellbeing in our local communities. Funding for the coordination of the LWN Networks has been provided by the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Public Health Department. We regret to inform you that, due to a decrease in available resources, funding for Living Well Network coordination will no longer be available, effective April 2025. The landscape of networking and information sharing has transformed over the years, with modern technology and digital solutions ensuring that information is available from a wide range of places. Tools such as digital platforms, social media platforms, community forums, local newsletters, and digital health apps can facilitate the exchange of information and resources. Health, wellbeing and support service information can also be accessed via Argyll and Bute’s Community Directory on https://abcd.scot. The multi-partner initiative, Community Assets for Living Well is also focused on promoting healthy communities. This includes plans to further improve the Argyll and Bute community directory by developing a centralised and accessible platform for health and wellbeing information, resources, support, and services. The Argyll and Bute Community Links project is expanding in 2025 and recruitment for new Community Link Workers is currently underway. This service is dedicated to assisting individuals facing social, financial, and practical difficulties. It connects people with both national and community-based support, equipping them with the essential resources needed to navigate their situations and access appropriate support and services. To discover how this impactful project can improve the lives of others, please visit the Argyll and Bute Community Links Service webpage at WithYou. Page 121 Agenda Item 8k
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We encourage the networks to consider their future direction. They can choose to continue without the funded coordination or explore the option of self-sustainability, allowing them to maintain their meetings and ongoing networking. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our past and present coordinators: Dee James and Nicola Hall from Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis Fiona Kalache and Lynn Johnstone from Mid Argyll Youth Development Services Independent coordinators Carol Flett and Veronica Ferguson Tracy Chambers from Kintyre Link Club (until March 2023) Their outstanding dedication and hard work has not gone unnoticed in the continuous development of our networks, helping to improve health and wellbeing across Argyll and Bute’s remote and rural communities. Argyll and Bute HSCP Public Health Department nhsh.abhealthimprovement@nhs.scot Page 122