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Argyll and Bute Council · 5 February 2025
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group — 5 February 2025 and its agenda
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Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 3 February 2025 SUPPLEMENTARY PACK 1 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND THE ISLANDS AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP - ON A HYBRID BASIS IN COMMITTEE ROOM 1, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD AND BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on WEDNESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2025 at 2:00 PM. I enclose herewith item 8(a) (Police Scotland Update) which was marked to follow and item 8(j) (Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface Update) which was not included on the Agenda for the above meeting ITEM TO FOLLOW AND ADDITIONAL ITEM 8. PARTNER UPDATES (a) Police Scotland Update (Pages 3 - 8) (j) Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface Update (Pages 9 - 10) Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group Ian Brodie (Vice-Chair) Councillor Anne Horn (Chair) Contact: Julieann Small, Democratic Services Assistant - 01546 604043 Public Document Pack
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Community Council Report Covering Oban, Lorn, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands – Covering January 2025 Service Demand & Recorded Crimes Per Beat Area LB23/24 Calls: 182, Crimes: 43 LB25 Calls: 21, Crimes: 4 LB26 Calls: 20, Crimes: 7 LB27 Calls: 49, Crimes: 16 LB28 Calls: 25, Crimes: 3 LB29 Calls: 10, Crimes: 0 LB30 Calls: 49, Crimes: 0 LB31 Calls: 8, Crimes: 1 LB32 Calls: 10, Crimes: 1 LB33 Calls: 10, Crimes: 1 LB34 Calls: 21, Crimes: 1 LB35/36 Calls: 91, Crimes: 35 LB37 Calls: 67, Crimes: 21 LB38 Calls: 15, Crimes: 1 LB39 Calls: 17, Crimes: 5 LB40 Calls: 25, Crimes: 7 LB41 Calls: 8 Crimes: 0 LB42 Calls: 89, Crimes: 25 LB43 Calls: 40, Crimes: 7 LB44 Calls: 23, Crimes: 4 LB45 Calls: 23, Crimes: 0 Total Calls: 804, Crimes: 182 Beat Area OLI Councils Served Beat Area MAKI Councils Served LB23 & L24 Oban Community Council LB35 & LB36 Campbeltown Community Council LB25 Luing Community Council Isle of Seil & Easdale Community Council Isle of Colonsay Community Council Kilmore & Kilbride Community Council Kilmelford & Kilninver Community Council LB37 West Kintyre Community Council Southend Community Council Laggan Community Council Gigha Community Council LB26 North Connel Community Council Ledaig Community Council Benderloch Community Council Barcaldine Community Council Ardchattan Community Council LB38 East Kintyre Community Council LB27 Dunbeg Community Council Connel Community Council Taynuilt Community Council LB39, 40, 41 Islay Community Council Jura Community Council (included within Beat 39) LB28 Dalmally Community Council Avich & Kilchrennan Community Council Glen Orchy & Innishail Community Council LB42 Lochgilphead Community Council North Knapdale Community Council Dunadd Community Council Craignish Community Council South Knapdale Community Council LB29 Appin Community Council Lismore Community Council LB43 Furnace Community Council West Loch Fyne Community Council Inveraray Community Council LB30, LB31, LB33 & LB34 Isle of Mull Community Council Isle of Iona (included within Beat 34) LB44 Tarbert Community Council LB32 Isle of Tiree Community Council Isle of Coll Community Council LB45 Ardrishaig Community Council Page 3 Agenda Item 8a
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Local Policing Priority Local Good News How can you help? • 13 Drug related seizures during January, as follows, as a result of foot patrols and vehicle stops. • Controlled Drugs: Class A – 4 seizures. • Controlled Drugs: Class B – 9 seizures. • Controlled Drugs: Class C – 0 seizures. • This has resulted in, at present, 12 detected cases being reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Help us keep these drugs off your streets - stop drug related crime by reporting any suspicions you may have either in person or anonymously via 101 or via crime stoppers online: Crimestoppers in Scotland | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org) 0800 555 111 • 29 Acquisitive Crimes were recorded, again, continuing the downward trend. • 8 recorded Frauds in January – these continue to normally be through internet processes, be it buying things on Facebook, or engaging with people on the phone. • Remember to be fraud aware, the phone and internet are still the main access points for criminals to gain access to your banking/personal details. • There were also 3 reported cases of Theft by Shoplifting. Your local police would like for your Community Council to help us by following us on our social media channels and help us spread crime prevention advice and guidance. • 42 Road Traffic offences were detected during January. • 11 detected offences were due to driving under the influence of drink and or drugs. • The ‘Winter Safety Campaign’ will continue into February with the aim of detecting offenders and educating the public on the dangers and offences Your local police would like for your Community Council to help us with ensuring Road Safety by reporting anyone who is suspected of drink or drug driving within your community either in person via 101 or via crime stoppers online: Page 4
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL associated with driving under the influence and road safety advice. • Adverse weather has meant that we have recently seen an increase in road traffic collisions. Further to the winter safety campaign, we will also focus our attention on informing the public regarding driving to road conditions and ensuring their cars are Winter ready Crimestoppers in Scotland | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org) 0800 555 111 • 35 Recorded assaults during January including, as follows, Serious Assault – 0 Assault – No injury – 18 Assault – Injury – 5 Police Assault – 4 Assault against Retail Workers – 0 Emergency Workers - 6 • Targeting Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) within our local policing plans remains a priority. • Patrols will continue with a view of identifying offenders and disrupting their activities. Your local police would like for your Community Council to help us with tackling Violent Crime by reporting any ASB or community concerns either in person via 101 or via crime stoppers online: Crimestoppers in Scotland | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org) 0800 555 111 • Public Protection has numerous strands to it, ranging from concerns about a neighbour who might not be coping with their mental health to serious sexual assaults. The below figures relate to our more common call types during the month: Missing Person Calls – 8 Concern for Person calls – 40 Child Protection Calls – 8 Sexual Offences Calls – 4 Report to your local Police any concerns you may have regarding potential victims of Domestic Abuse or vulnerable persons, who may be being exploited or who may just need additional crime prevention support. Please report this to us either in person or anonymously. Page 5
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL Issues & Questions Raised by Community Councils & Coucillors to the Communities Team in January 2025 *N.B. Where the issue is applicable to a section above, this is included there You Raised: Campbeltown raised the topic of speed warning signs at the entrance of the town, following Transport Scotland directing them to Police for a view. This was passed to the Road Policing Unit to link with all parties directly to further discussion into this matter. Local MSPs have raised concerns of constituents regarding potential speeding at both Inveraray and Taynuilt. Again, our Road Policing Unit have had the information fed into them for targeted patrols and speed checks. Information has also been passed regarding applicable ownership of speed reduction measures / technology, so that these stakeholders can be engaged with directly by MSPs to further review applicable opportunities. General News: Your local Policing area has seen a lot of resource placed into the ongoing search for missing person, Clare Halliday; missing from the Isle of Mull since January 7th. A lot of our backroom functions that normally deal with other matters are currently committed to continuing the progress of this search, in an effort to return Ms Halliday to her loved ones. We appreciate your patience whilst the community teams are otherwise engaged and might not be quite as quick at responding to enquiries as usual whilst this search is still ongoing. The recent Red Weather Event brought substantial challenges to the Police as we supported agencies in tackling the response and subsequent fallout from the storm. We have detailed business continuity plans that are implemented in such circumstances and were able to continue service for our communities despite the nature of what was faced. Useful Links/Contacts: • Argyll and Bute Communtiy Directory - https://abcd.scot/ - this excellent site signposts you to all available services in your area, be it advocacy, counselling, debt advice or animal welfare; • 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 & https://www.abcab.org.uk/ - Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems; Page 6
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL • 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/ • Scam Share Bulletin Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin 6 June (mailchi.mp) • Age Scotland- Demetia Information and help- https://www.agescotland.org.uk/ • Neighbourhood Watch - sign up to to receive local alerts and bulletins for your community area - https://neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk/#0 • Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) - https://www.sepa.org.uk/ - for pollution, environmental safety, flooding, waste disposal/carrying enquiries Follow us on Social Media and help share local appeals and education messages: • Facebook - Police Scotland Argyll and West Dunbartonshire • X (formerly Twitter) – PSOSArgyllBute and PSOS ArgWestDunb Please contact the officer below with any feedback or concerns raised at the meeting for further considerations or police action. Report Completed by: PC Jonathan Bruce Contact for queries: Matthew.Shaw@scotland.police.uk & Keith.Alison@Scotland.police.uk Page 7
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Report: MAKI Area Community Planning Group Paper: Third Sector Interface (TSI) Date: 5/2/25 Prepared by: Caitlin McNeill 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 close on 3rd February 2025 at 10am. Apply online via https://argylltsi-funding.org.uk/fundDetails.cfm?fid=1051 Other sources of funding can also be accessed via https://argylltsi-funding.org.uk/ 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. Page 9 Agenda Item 8j
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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 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/. Page 10