Public Document Pack
To : Councillor Laing, Convener ; and Councillors Boulton, Cameron, Lesley Dunbar, Jennifer Stewart, Thomson and Townson.
Town House, ABERDEEN 30 April 2014
CULTURE AND SPORT SUB COMMITTEE
Members of the CULTURE AND SPORT SU B COMMITTEE are requested to meet in Committee Room 2 - Town House on WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2014 at 10am .
JANE G. MACEACHRAN HEAD OF LEGAL AND DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
B U S I N E S S
1 Determination of Exempt Items of Business
2 Minute of Previous Meeting (Pages 1 - 6)
3 Presentation by Aberdeen Sports Village
4 Sports Grants (Pages 7 - 36)
5 Cultural Awards – Project Funding (Pages 37 - 50)
6 Mary Garden Fund 2014-15 (Pages 51 - 66)
7 Aberdeen City Legacy Plan (Pages 67 - 114)
8 Aberdeen Aquatics Strategy (Pages 115 - 166)
9 Aberdeen International Youth Festival - referral from Audit and Risk Committee (Pages 167 - 168)
10 Aberdeen International Youth Festival - Bulletin Report (Pages 169 - 170)
11 Creative Scotland – A Shared Plan for the Arts, Screens and Creative Industries (2014 – 2024) - Bulletin Report (Pages 171 - 172)
ITEMS THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER IN PRIVATE
12 Sport Aberdeen Business Plan (Pages 173 - 236)
13 Garthdee Alpine Adventure Park Business Plan (Pages 237 - 254)
Website Address: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
If you require any further information about this agenda, please contact Rebecka Coull, tel. (52)2869 or email [email protected]
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CULTURE AND SPORT SUB COMMITTEE
ABERDEEN, 19 February 2014 - minute of meeting of the CULTURE AND SPORT SUB COMMITTEE. Present : Councillor Thomson (Acting Convener ); and Councillors Boulton, Cameron, Lesley Dunbar, Stewart, Townson and young (as substitute for Councillor Laing).
The agenda and reports associated with this minute can be accessed at the following link: http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=470&MId= 3097&Ver=4
In the absence of the Convener, Councillor Thomson assumed the Chair.
MINUTE OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. The Sub Committee had before it the minute of its previous meeting of 1 July 2013.
The Sub Committee resolved : to approve the minute as a correct record.
ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS (ECS/14/012)
2. The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which presented background information on Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA).
The Committee heard from the Chief Executive of APA, Jane Spiers, and the Director of Finance and Corporate Services of APA, Garry Craig, who (1) stated the ambitions for APA moving forward, including their vision, values and goals for the organisation; (2) advised of the organisation’s five year business plan; (3) provided a synopsis of the planning framework and development priorities for APA; (4) advised that they were undertaking an organisational review to take account of new and updated policies and procedures, the harmonisation of employees’ terms and conditions and the requirement to comply with the Freedom of Information Act as of 1 April 2014; and (5) outlined their financial and governance arrangements. Ms Spiers answered a number of questions from members, and the Acting Convener thanked Ms Speirs and Mr Craig for their contribution.
The report recommended: that the Sub Committee note the content of the report and the work of Aberdeen Performing Arts in delivering on the city’s cultural ambitions and providing leadership for the sector.
The Sub Committee resolved : to approve the recommendation.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Cameron declared an interest in the subject matter of paragraph 5.4.18 of the report due to his position as Director of Peacock Visual Arts and indicated that he would withdraw from the meeting if there was to be any discussion on this application.
Councillor Boulton declared an interest in the subject matter of paragraph 5.4.9 of the report by virtue of her position as a Council appointed Board member of Castlegate Arts. Councillor Boulton advised that she attended these meetings as an observer and as such did not feel it was necessary to withdraw from the meeting.
CULTURAL AWARDS – PROJECT FUNDING (ECS/14/011)
4. The Sub Committee had before it a report by Director of Education, Culture and Sport which presented recommendations for the allocation of cultural awards – project funding.
The report recommended: that the Sub Committee – approve the recommendations as follows:
Funding Organisation recommended Aberdeen Barbershop Harmony Club (Granite City £4,870 Chorus)
Aberdeen Chamber Music Concerts £1,500
Aberdeen Performing Arts – International Youth £10,000 Theatre
Aberdeen Performing Arts – Singer Songwriter Festival £10,000
Aberdeen Sinfonietta £3,000
Aurora Scottish Dance and Music £1,500
Elementz Adult Community Dance Company £3,000
Fitlike records £5,000
Grampian Hospitals Art Trust £10,000
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Funding Organisation recommended
Grampian Youth Orchestra £7,500
Granite City Highland Dancing Association £1,200
The Learig Orchestra £1000
The North East of Scotland Music Scotland £800
Peacock Visual Arts £10,000
Quids in Theatre Company £9,510
RGU Open House £6,000
Scottish Community Drama Association £3,390
Scottish Culture and Traditions Association £2,000
Scottish Opera £5,000
Special Collections Centre £4,950
Station House Media Unit – 57 Degrees North £10,000
Station House Media Unit – shmuFM £3,500
Tete a Tete – Grind £5,000
Transition Extreme – Extreme Art School £8,000
University of Aberdeen – Director’s Cut £4,000
The Sub Committee resolved : (i) to approve the recommendations; and (ii) to request that officers work with ACT Aberdeen (Castlegate Arts), with a view to the organization reapplying for funding in May 2014.
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SPORTS GRANTS (ECS/14/014)
5. The Sub Committee had before it a report by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which presented nine applications for financial assistance.
The report recommended – that the Sub Committee: (a) considers the applications through the development grants and approve the following recommendations:
Applicant Funding Recommended School of Football – St Machar Academy £978
Aberdeen Roughnecks American Football Club 2,000
Games for Scotland – a day to celebrate £5,000
Total Award £7,978
(b) considers the application through the coach and volunteer workforce development grant programme and approve the following recommendations:
Applicant Sport Funding Recommended
D Fraser Table Tennis £80
D Webster Trampolining £130
A Pearson Cycling £147.50
Total Award £357.50
(c) considers the application through the talented athlete grants programme and approve the following recommendations:
Applicant Sport Funding Recommended
P Gillespie Touch Rugby £247
L Thomson Weightlifting £690
J Steel Rowing £1,000
Total Award £1,937
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The Sub Committee resolved : to approve the recommendations.
COMMUNITY SPORTS HUB UPDATE – INFORMATION BULLETIN
6. The Sub Committee had before it an information bulletin by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which brought members up to date on the development of sport scotland’s community sports hub initiative within the city.
The Sub Committee resolved : to note the information provided.
PLACEMAKING: PLACE PARTNERSHIP UPDATE – INFORMATION BULLETIN
7. The Sub Committee had before it an information bulletin by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which advised members on the programmes developed through the Creative Scotland Place Partnership investment agreement.
The Sub Committee resolved : to note the information provided.
MADE IN ABERDEEN – INFORMATION BULLETIN
8. The Sub Committee had before it an information bulletin by the Director of Education, Culture and Sport which advised members of the “Made in Aberdeen” initiative to profile and support the development of individual creative practitioners who live in Aberdeen.
The Sub Committee resolved : to note the information provided. - COUNCILLOR ROSS THOMSON, Acting Convener
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ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE: Culture & Sport Sub Committee
DATE: 7th May 2014
DIRECTOR: Gayle Gorman
TITLE OF REPORT: Sports Grants
REPORT NUMBER: ECS/14/034
CHECKLIST RECEIVED: YES
1. PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report brings before Committee, eight applications for financial assistance and makes recommendations accordingly.
2. RECOMMENDATION(S)
That the committee:
(a) considers the applications through the club development grants and approve the following recommendations:
Appl icant Funding Recommended
Granite City Guerillas £725
Total Award £725
b) considers the application through the talented athlete grants programme and approve the following recommendations:
Applicant Sport Funding Recommended
David Vernon Athletics £500
Chukwudi Onyia Athletics £1,000
Chris Leiper Squash £500
Total Award £2,000
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c) considers the application through the coach and volunteer workforce development grant programme and approve the following recommendations.
Applicant Club Fund ing Recommended
Neil Kinninmonth Deeside Thistle Cycling £98.75 Club Alex Doig Deeside Thistle Cycling £98.75 Club Kenneth Reid Aberdeenshire Cricket £175 Club Jon Entwsitle Deeside Thistle Cycling £98.75 Club Total Award £471.25
3. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The sports grants budget for the 2014/15 is £90,000. Assuming that the recommendations contained within this report are agreed, there will be £86,803.75 remaining in this budget.
4. OTHER IMPLICATIONS
Local sports groups and organisations adopt a variety of methods to attract funding, however some groups would be unable to host an event or develop further without the financial assistance available from the City Council. Groups who do not meet the criteria will be assisted by officers to source alternative solutions.
5. BACKGROUND/MAIN ISSUES
Aberdeen City Council’s Sports Grants is a funding programme which is open to any voluntary or not-for-profit organisation or club who deliver sport or physical activity within the city.
The grant criteria is aligned to the key objectives of “Fit for the Future” the Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for Aberdeen (2009-2015). Each application is assessed against the criteria, with recommendations developed and put forward to the relevant Committee for a decision.
All applicants are provided with support from officers before and after applications have been considered. This includes the offer of individual support sessions, resulting in detailed feedback on how to improve the quality of their application. For more information about common reasons for resubmission, deferral or rejection please see Appendix 2.
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5.1 Club Development Grant Programme
The aim of this grant is to increase the availability of sporting opportunities in the city by assisting existing sports clubs to develop their sports programmes and by encouraging the establishment of new sports groups/clubs/sections.
5.1.1 Granite City Guerillas
The Granite City Guerillas are a dodgeball club based out of the Jesmond Sports Centre in Aberdeen. The club are looking to promote and increase participation in sport activities for the city by providing a new sporting experience for people. The Granite City Guerillas are the only dodgeball club in Aberdeen and as such are offering a new opportunity and skill to the local community, which increases the range of activities on offer in the City. The Guerillas were crowned Scottish champions in 2013 and also competed at the National Championships where they came 11th. The club want to develop further to put dodgeball in Aberdeen on the map and to allow local athletes the opportunity to compete nationally. The club is looking for a club development grant to assist them in putting 12 players on their UKDBA level 2 coaching course. If they can get this number of players qualified to coach dodgeball they will be able to deliver more session to a broader audience and this will allow them to enhance links between the club and the community. The club is also looking to design and print a number of posters which will help them advertise the sessions that they have on offer.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£725 £725
5.2 Talented Athlete Grants
The aim of the scheme is to recognise individual talented sports performers in Aberdeen and encourage them to develop to their full potential by providing funding to assist with the costs associated with competing at a high level.
5.2.1 Chukwudi Onyia
Chukwudi is an athlete from the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen and has lived in the city for 7 years. He is a member of the Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club and specialises in triple jump. He competes at a national and international level and has seen great success over the past few years. He is currently the Scottish Senior gold medalist at the indoor and outdoor championships, and has won the outdoor title for the past two seasons. He took part in the the UK Indoor championships in February 2014 where he finished sixth place with a new absolute personal best.
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Chukwudi continues to work hard in order to improve his performance and hopes to challenge for a place in Scotland’s Commonwealth Games team later this year. In order to support him competing and training at this high level Chukwudi is looking for this grant to help with travel expenses, costs associated with lodging and competition entry fees.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£1,000 £1,000
5.2.2 David Vernon
David is an athlete who lives in the Cornhill area of Aberdeen. He is a 3rd year medical student at the University of Aberdeen with a talent for running. David runs distances from 800m-10,000m on track but also competes in cross country and road running.
David has regularly represented Scotland at the home internationals since 2007 (from U15 to U23 level). As well as winning silver at the 2012 Scottish 4,000m senior championships and bronze at the 2013 10,000m championships, David has also represented Great Britain at the European Junior Track and Field Championships where he finished 6th in 10,000m and finished as first Briton. Davids targets for this season are to reduce his race times over all distances from 800m-10,000m on the track, with an ultimate goal being qualification for the Under 23 British team to compete in the European Cross Country Championships in Samokov Bulgaria in December 2014.
David is looking for support to cover travel expenses, equipment, costs associated with lodging and race entry costs.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£1,000 £500
5.2.3 Chris Leiper
Chris is a very focussed squash player who is currently competing at National level. In the 2013/14 season, Chris has had a number of successful results. He placed first in the Tayside and Fife event and the Highlands and Islands ranking event, 4th in the East ranking event and 3rd in the West ranking event. At the Grampian ranking event Chris placed 5th and was awarded the Grampian Player of the month award in April 2013. Chris continues to train very hard and is hoping to improve on all of his results in the new season.
As a national squash player Chris has to travel to Edinburgh very often for training and has to travel further afield for competitions. He is therefore looking for funding to support him with the costs associated with travel, lodging and equipment.
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Funding Requested Funding Recommend ed
£1,000 £500
5.2.4 Allocation of Talented Athlete Grant funding
A panel was developed in order to assess the application forms which were received. This panel consisted of a Scottish Institute of Sport Manager, a Performance Lifestyle Advisor and two officers from the City Council. In addition all applicants had to provide a supporting statement from the governing body for there specific sport. The applications were then reviewed against the set criteria and consideration was given to the level at which the athlete was performing and the associated costs to their training and competition.
5.3 Coach & Volunteer Workforce Development Grant
5.3.1 Neil Kinninmonth
Neil is a British Cycling coach and a member of Deeside Thistle Cycling Club. He has a number of cycling coaching qualifications which he has funded himself however he is looking to further his development by completing British Cycling’s Level 2 Track Coaching Award. This will help Deeside Thistle Cycling Club to further develop track cycling into local communities. Being able to coach track cycling is also very beneficial as this allows children to develop their cycling skills in a safe traffic free environment. This course is not often available in Scotland and Neil would therefore like to make the most of this opportunity as otherwise he would have to travel to England to partake in the course which will prove difficult for him as the costs will be much higher and will prove difficult to fit in around his busy schedule. The total cost of the course is £195.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£395 £98.75
5.3.2 Jon Entwistle
Jon is a member of Deeside Thistle Cycling Club and is looking for support in helping him through his UKCC Level 2 Youth Cycle Coach award. Deeside Thistle Cycling Club have set up a programme to deliver cycling sessions at Hazlehead primary school to the under 12’s. The program is due to start on 3rd May 2014 and therefore Jon is hoping once he has completed the course he will be able to assist the club in coaching these sessions. The course costs £395 in total and this has proven to be a barrier for Jon in developing his coaching qualifications to date.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£395 £98.75
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5.3.3 Alex Doig
Alex is a member of Deeside Thistle Cycling Club and is looking for support to to be used towards the cost of attending a UKCC level 2 Cycle Coaching course. Alex has a main focus on the clubs youth development and is aiming to coach children under the age of 12. Having coaches qualified to UKCC level 2 will give Deeside Thistle Cycling Club to attract more participants and deliver more sessions. This will also see them deliver on the key objectives of Scottish cycling.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£395 £98.75
5.3.4 Kenneth Reid
Kenneth is from the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen and is to become Junior Convenor at Aberdeenshire Cricket Club in the upcoming season. Aberdeenshire Cricket Club is based at Mannofield and they have been working in partnership with ACC and Cricket Scotland in organising the Scotland vs England cricket international on the 9th May 2014. The club are hoping to develop their junior section which currently holds 58 registered players and in order to do so the club are looking for more highly qualified coaches. Kenneth is looking to obtain the ACB certificate in Coaching Children’s Cricket which is the equivalent to UKCC Level 2. This is a 4 day course that will take place in Keith and costs £350.
Funding Requested Funding Recommended
£350 £175
6. IMPACT
This report relates to ‘Aberdeen – the Smarter City’: • We will promote and improve opportunities for physical activity and sport to enable Aberdeen’s citizens to lead more active, healthier lives.
The report relates to the Arts, Heritage and Sport strand of the Community Plan, specifically in relation to the Sports, Leisure and Recreation vision of developing Aberdeen as an “Active City”.
The report relates closely to the objectives of “Fit for the Future, the sport and physical activity strategy for Aberdeen City (2009-2015)”. These objectives are:
• Promote and increase opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity for everyone in Aberdeen. • Provide a comprehensive and high quality range of sports facilities in Aberdeen. • Maximise social, educational, health and economic benefits of sport and physical activity in Aberdeen.
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• Develop and sustain pathways which nurture local, regional and national sporting people to reach their potential. • Raise the profile of sport in Aberdeen.
7. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Local sports groups and organisations adopt a variety of methods to attract funding, however some groups would be unable to host an event or develop further without the financial assistance available from the City Council.
All successful applicants are expected to agree to terms and conditions which mitigate any risk of exposure to the Council and that all supported activity meets Council Policies, processes and the Following the Public Pound guidelines.
8. BACKGROUND PAPERS
The application forms and business plan will be available in the members lounge prior to the Education, Culture and Sport committee.
9. REPORT AUTHOR DETAILS
Hannah Leslie Sport and Physical Activity Development Officer [email protected] 01224 523370
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Appendix 1
Summary Table of Financial Assistance Sports Awards 2014/15
Organisation Funding Committee Approval Awarded
Development Grants
Granite City Guerillas £725
Significant Sports Events Grants
Coach and Volunteer Workforce Development Grant
Neil Kinninmonth £98.75 Alex Doig £98.75 Jon Entwistle £98.75 Kenneth Reid £175 Talented Athletes Grants
Chukwudi Onyia £1,000 David Vernon £500 Chris Leiper £500
Total Grant Funding Awarded if £3,196.25 recommendations approved
Grant Funding Remaining £ 86,803.75
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Appendix 2
Sports Grants – Please find below frequent reasons for resubmission, deferral or rejection of funding applications
• Application forms not fully completed or illegible • The benefits of the initiative do not clearly show the primary benefit is to residents of the City, but to a wider demographic • Projects do not have clear outputs or outcomes • Match funding is either not confirmed (in which case an application is deferred) or indicated. • There is no evidence of need ascertained, of wider benefit, and/or there is evidence of duplication of services already supported by Aberdeen City Council • The organisation or Club has outstanding debt with Aberdeen City Council • The club cannot meet FTPP (Following the Public Pound) guidance and/or has not submitted reports against previous grant allocations • The group or club is not constituted as required by the grants criteria • The group or club does not have a bank account with two authorised signatories • Applications for transport represent a significant proportion of the grant with no evidence of participants subsidising travel • Requests to visit or train at facilities out with the City may be rejected if similar facilities are available locally • Projects or requests for staffing do not evidence any forward planning recognising future stability • Standards of coaching or volunteering do not meet acceptable standards • There are inadequate or no monitoring and evaluation plans
Feedback and additional support
Council Officers from a variety of backgrounds and knowledge work together to assess the wider value to the sports sector of each application.
Where time permits, Aberdeen City Council staff will contact organisations on receipt of their applications to seek clarification or further information. This is not always possible when applications are received very close to the deadline for Committee reports. Organisations are offered a telephone call or a face to face meeting to help improve their applications.
Where applications are recommended for deferral or rejection, organisations are contacted and offered verbal or written feedback to support a resubmission.
In addition, Officers provide advice and support to sports organisations with application to Awards for All, and other small sports grants funding streams.
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EHRIA
There are separate guidance notes to accompany this form – “Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Guide.” Please use these guidance notes as you complete this form. Throughout the form, the word “ proposal ” refers to policy, Aberdeen City Council strategy, plan, pr ocedure, report or business case . This then, embraces a range of different actions such as setting budgets,
developing high level strategies and organisational practices such as internal restructuring . Please also refer to the “Completion Terminology” at t he end of the form.
1:Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment- Essential Information
Name of Proposal: Date of Assessment:
Sports Grants 11 th April 2014
Service: Directorate:
Page 18 Communities, Culture and Sport Education, Culture & Sport
Committee Name (Where appropriate): Date of Committee (Where appropriate):
th Culture and Sport Sub Committee 7 May 2014
Employees Who does this proposal affect? Job Applicants Please Tick a Service Users
• Members of the Public V
Other (List below)
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2: Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment- Pre-screening
Is an impact assessment required? Yes
If No, what is the evidence to
Page 19 support this decision? (Once this section is completed, please complete section 8 of the form).
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3: Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment
a- What are the aims and The main aims of the proposal is to approve the recommendation of intended effects of this providing funding to successful applicants. proposal?
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b- What equality data is available Local sports groups and organisations adopt a variety of in relation to this proposal? methods to attract funding, however some groups would be
(Please see guidance notes) unable to host an event or develop further without the financial assistance available from the City Council. Groups who do not meet the criteria will be assisted by officers to source alternative solutions.
Aberdeen City Council’s Sports Grants is a funding programme which is open to any voluntary or not-for-profit organisation or club who deliver sport or physical activity within the city.
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The grant criteria is aligned to the key objectives of “Fit for the Future” the Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for Aberdeen (2009-2015). Each application is assessed against the criteria, with recommendations developed and put forward to the relevant Committee for a decision.
All applicants are provided with support from officers before and after applications have been considered. This includes the offer of individual support sessions, resulting in detailed feedback on how to improve the quality of their application. Page 21
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c- List the outcomes from any Consultation takes place between the applicant and Council consultation that relate to Officers. Guidance is offered through referring to the criteria equalities and/or human rights issues e.g. with employees, set. There are instances where applications are rejected based service users, Unions or on the basis that their application does not relfect aims in the members of the public that has Fit for Future strategy or is aligned to the set criteria in the taken place in relation to the guidance packs. proposal. Page 22
If the outcome is unsuccessful, these are the frequent reasons for deferral or rejection of funding applications:
• Application forms not fully completed or illegible • The benefits of the initiative do not clearly show the primary benefit is to residents of the City, but to a wider demographic • Projects do not have clear outputs or outcomes • Match funding is either not confirmed (in which case an application is deferred) or indicated. • There is no evidence of need ascertained, of wider benefit, and/or there is evidence of duplication of
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services already supported by Aberdeen City Council • The organisation or Club has outstanding debt with Aberdeen City Council • The club cannot meet FTPP (Following the Public Pound) guidance and/or has not submitted reports against previous grant allocations • The group or club is not constituted as required by the grants criteria • The group or club does not have a bank account with two authorised signatories Page 23 • Applications for transport represent a significant proportion of the grant with no evidence of participants subsidising travel • Requests to visit or train at facilities out with the City may be rejected if similar facilities are available locally • Projects or requests for staffing do not evidence any forward planning recognising future stability • Standards of coaching or volunteering do not meet acceptable standards • There are inadequate or no monitoring and evaluation plans
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Feedback and additional suppor t
Council Officers from a variety of backgrounds and knowledge work together to assess the wider value to the sports sector of each application.
Where time permits, Aberdeen City Council staff will contact organisations on receipt of their applications to seek clarification or further information. This is not always possible
Page 24 when applications are received very close to the deadline for Committee reports. Organisations are offered a telephone call or a face to face meeting to help improve their applications.
Where applications are recommended for deferral or rejection, organisations are contacted and offered verbal or written feedback to support a resubmission.
In addition, Officers provide advice and support to sports organisations with application to Awards for All, and other small sports grants funding streams.
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d- Financial Assessment Costs (£)
If applicable, state any relevant Implementation cost £3,196.25 cost implications or savings expected from the proposal. Projected Savings £0
Page 25 e- How does this proposal contribute to the public sector equality duty: to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations?
The sports grants provide additional opportunities to support and help individuals/clubs in further development their activity or sport. Clubs often apply for funding to help with specific underprivileged groups.
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f- How does this proposal link to the Council’s Equality Outcomes?
The proposal links to outcomes by ensuring all citizens are encouraged and supported appropriately to make their full contribution. The grants scheme is a proactive approach for individuals and clubs to target underprivileged groups and contribute towards proposal reducing isolation of minority communities.
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4: Equality Impact Assessment - Test
What impact will implementing this proposal have on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ? Protected Neutral Positive Negative Evidence of impact and if applicable, justification Characteristic: Impact: Impact: Impact: where a ‘Genuine Determining Reason’* exists Please √ Please √ Please √ *( see completion terminology) Age (People of all ages) V
Disability V (Mental, Physical, Sensory and Carers of Page 27 Disabled people)
Gender Reassignment V
Marital Status V (Marriage and Civil Partnerships)
Pregnancy and V Maternity
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Equality Impact Assessment Test:
What impact will implementing this proposal have on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ? Protected Neutral Positive Negative Evidence of impact and if applicable, justification Characteristic: Impact: Impact: Impact: where a ‘Genuine Determining Reason’* exists Please √ Please √ Please √ *( see completion terminology) Race V (All Racial Groups including Gypsy/Travellers)
Page 28 Religion or Belief or V Non-belief
Sex V (Women and men)
Sexual Orientation V (Heterosexual, Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual)
Other V (e.g: Poverty)
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5: Human Rights Impact Assessment Test
Does this proposal have the potential to impact on an individual’s Human Rights? Evidence of impact and , if applicable, justification where the impact is proportionate
No
Article 2 of protocol 1: Right to education Evidence:
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No
Article 3: Right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane Evidence: or degrading treatment or punishment
No
Article 6: Right to a fair and public hearing Evidence:
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No
Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life, Evidence: home and correspondence
No
Article 10: Freedom of expression Evidence:
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No
Article 14: Right not to be subject to discrimination Evidence:
No
Other article not listed above, please state: Evidence:
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6: Assessment Rating:
Please rate the overall equality and human right assessment Green (Please see Completion
terminology)
Reason for that rating: There are no negative impacts.
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7: Action Planning
As a result of performing this assessment, what actions are proposed to remove or reduce any risks of adverse outcomes identified on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ?
Identified Risk and to whom: Recommended Actions: Responsible Completion Review Lead: Date: Date:
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8: Sign off
Completed by (Names and Gillian Innes Services) :
Checked by (Equality Check):
Signed off by (Head of Service) :
Page 33 Please send an electronic copy of your completed EHRIA - without signatures - together with the proposal document and/or committee report to:
Equalities Team Customer Service and Performance Corporate Governance Aberdeen City Council Business Hub 13 Second Floor North Marischal College Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Telephone 01224 523039 Email [email protected]
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9: Completion Terminology:
This section will highlight where there is the obvious potential for a negative impact and subsequent risk of negative media coverage and reputational damage to the Council. Assessment Therefore, a full impact assessment is required, for example around sensitive issues Pre-screening such as marching, Gypsy/ Traveller issues, change to social care provision. Rating: It should also be completed to evidence why a full impact assessment was not required, example, there is no potential negative impact on people.
Page 34 After completing this document, rate the overall assessment as follows: Assessment Red: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that we will discriminate Rating: (direct, indirect, unintentional or otherwise) against one or more of the nine groups of people who share Protected Characteristics. It is essential that the use of the proposal be suspended until further work or assessment is performed and the discrimination is removed. Red Amber: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk of negative impact exists to one or more of the nine groups of people who share Protected Characteristics. However, a genuine determining reason may exist that could legitimise or justify the use of this proposal and further professional advice should be taken. Amber: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk of negative impact exists and this risk may be removed or reduced by implementing the actions detailed within the Action Planning s ection of this document. Green: As a result of performing this proposal does not appear to have any adverse
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impacts on people who share Protected Characteristics and no further actions are recommended at this stage. Equality data is internal or external information that may indicate how the proposal being analysed can affect different groups of people who share the nine Protected Equality Data: Characteristics – referred to hereafter as ‘Equality Groups’.
Examples of Equality Data include: (this list is not definitive)
1: Application success rates by Equality Groups 2: Complaints by Equality Groups 3: Service usage and withdrawal of services by Equality Groups 4: Grievances or decisions upheld and dismissed by Equality Groups Page 35 Certain discrimination may be capable of being justified on the grounds that: Genuine Determining (i) A genuine determining reason exists Reason (ii) The action is proportionate to the legitimate aims of the organisation
Where this is identified, it is recommended that professional and legal advice is sought prior to completing an Equality Impact Assessment. Human Rights The rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights, as incorporated into the UK Law by the Human Rights Act 1998. This document is designed to assist us in “Identifying and eliminating unlawful Legal Status: Discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation” as required by The Equality Act Public Sector Duty 2011. An Equality Impact Assessment is not, in itself, legally binding and should not be used as a substitute for legal or other professional advice.
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Page 36 Agenda Item 5 ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE Culture and Sport Sub Committee
DATE 7th May 2014
DIRECTOR Gayle Gorman
TITLE OF REPORT Cultural Awards – Project Funding
REPORT NUMBER: ECS/14/032
CHECKLIST: Yes
1. PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report provides the Committee with recommendations for the allocation of Cultural Awards – Project Funding
2. RECOMMENDATION(S)
It is recommended that Committee:
[a] Approves the allocation of Cultural Awards – Project Funding as presented as Appendix 1 of this report.
3. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
For the financial year 2014/15, the total budget for the Cultural Awards Programme is £315,000. Following the allocation of funding approved at the February 19 th meeting of the Culture and Sport Sub-Committee, there is £184,280 remaining in this budget. Should the recommendations in this report be approved, the remaining budget will be £1,834.
4. OTHER IMPLICATIONS
Should the Committee approve the allocation of Cultural Awards – Project Funding a total of seven applicants will not receive the requested financial support at this time, while a further two will be referred to other funding programmes from within the Council. Officers will provide feedback and support to unsuccessful applicants, including identifying alternative sources of funding.
5. BACKGROUND/MAIN ISSUES
5.1 Cultural Awards Programme
Page 37 Aberdeen City Council’s Cultural Awards - Project Funding is a funding programme which aims to support the creation and/or development of high quality arts and culture activity in the city. Any voluntary or not for profit body who lead the delivery of arts and culture projects within Aberdeen is eligible to apply for an award of up to £10,000.
The awards are an important source of funding for the cultural sector in the city, in particular in supporting voluntary bodies to deliver community based activity.
5.2 Cultural Awards Panel
The recommendations contained within this report come from an officer facilitated Cultural Awards Panel which meets to review all applications. The Panel is made up of individuals external to the Council who have an active interest in, and knowledge of, cultural activity but whom also have no relationship with applicants. For this application round, Panel members included:
• Two senior cultural academics • Fundraising professional • Private sector representative
5.3 Criteria
The Project Funding criteria is adapted from the priorities within the city’s Cultural Strategy, Vibrant Aberdeen. The programme aims to support projects which are high quality, aspirational and accessible. The Panel which reviews applications will consider:
• Is the quality of the project clear? • Is there evidence of a clear demand and/or need for the project? • What difference will this project make to its participants and/or audience? • Is the project aspirational, is the applicant seeking to develop, to try new things or take risks to support development? • Ιs it clear that the project is actively promoting engagement with hard to reach groups such as people living in the city’s regeneration priority areas or from an ethnic minority group? • Does the project appear well planned and deliverable? • Is it clear that the requested level of financial support is required to deliver the project? • Is there an understanding of the other activity taking place in the city, avoiding unnecessary duplication and promoting partnership working? • Is the applicant being proactive in sourcing a range of different funds to support the project? • Is the application well presented and is a sufficient level of information provided?
5.4 Recommendations for Awards
Presented in Appendix 1 is a list of the applications received including the amount requested, total project costs and recommendations. All applications are available in the Members Library. If the recommendations are approved, a total of twenty nine projects will be supported, twenty seven of which would receive the full amount requested.
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5.5 Unsuccessful Applications
A total of nine applications have not been recommended for an Award at this time, two of which have been referred for consideration under alternative programmes from within the Council’s ‘Place Partnership’ with Creative Scotland.
The rationale for this recommendation is specific to each application, however will generally fall into one or more of the following:
• Does not fully align with arts and culture focus of this funding programme • Insufficient information supplied • Match funding requirements have not been met • Application does not clearly demonstrate quality of activity • Limited evidence of demand or need for activity • Ineligible costs • Limited evidence of requirement for support • Evidence that the activity would represent unnecessary duplication • Plan for activity appears unrealistic • Limited evidence of pursuing a range of different funding opportunities 6. IMPACT
This report relates to ‘Aberdeen – the Smarter City’, in particular to:
• We will improve access to and increase participation in arts and culture by providing opportunities for citizens and visitors to experience a broad range of high quality arts and cultural activities
• We aspire to be recognised as a City of Culture, a place of excellence for culture and arts by promoting Aberdeen as a cultural centre hosting high quality and diverse cultural events for the whole community and beyond
The report is also aligned to the city’s Cultural Strategy, ‘Vibrant Aberdeen’ which includes the key objectives of:
• Establishing a cohesive cultural sector • Increasing community engagement in cultural activity • Improving the city’s cultural profile • Increasing investment in culture • Effectively monitoring and evaluating the impact of culture
7. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Local cultural organisations and bodies, in the main, pursue a range of different avenues for supporting their activity however the Cultural Awards Programme remains a fundamental source of funding for many.
Should the Committee approve the recommendations officers will provide each unsuccessful applicant with written feedback and the opportunity to meet to
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8. BACKGROUND PAPERS
Cultural Awards – Project Funding, Culture and Sport Sub-Committee, 19 th February, 2014
9. REPORT AUTHOR DETAILS
Gary Cameron Cultural Policy & Partnerships Officer [email protected] 01224 522744
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Appendix 1 - Applications for Cultural Awards – Project Funding 2014/15 Amount Applicant Project Total Project Cost Recommendation Requested 1 AB+ Increase the volume £4,650 £9,350 £4,650 2 AbChoir An evening of modern theatre £4,000 £8,357 £4,000 3 Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums After Hours £2,600 £5,200 £2,600 4 Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums Lunchbreak Concerts £4,750 £27,050 £4,750 5 Aberdeen Film Festival Aberdeen Film Festival £4,270 £17,761.70 £0 Aberdeen International Youth 6 Northern Lights Traditional Music Project £6,000 £16,350 £6,000 Festival 7 Aberdeen Multicultural Centre Cultural & Linguistic Diversity Enhancement Project £4,850 £9,700 £4,850 8 Aberdeen Muslims Eid in the Garden £5,000 £10,000 £0 Women Make History / Women of Aberdeen Plaques 9 Aberdeen Women's Alliance £10,000 £15,500 £10,000
Page 41 Trail 10 Belmont Filmhouse Addressing Burns £3,250 £8,250 £0 11 Bethany Christian Trust Writing Home £7,870 £16,350 £7,870 12 Breathless Breastless Breathless Breastless Project £2,000 £4,000 £1,380 13 Castlegate Arts Limited Youth Theatre Website £8,000 £16,000 £0 14 Castlegate Arts Limited ACT International £10,000 £24,262 £10,000 15 Creative Learning Team Arts Across Learning Festival Hub £10,000 £20,000 £10,000 16 Edinburgh Quartet Trust Seven Last Words £3,500 £11,530 £3,500 17 Fusion Youth Dance Company Aberdeen Youth Dance Project £2,500 £4,650 £2,500 18 Gray's School of Art/RGU NE Scotland's Skills Biennale £7,010 £14,020 £7,010 19 KaSt Dance Co & CityMoves Stone Petals £10,000 £29,000 £10,000 20 KulturCollective Festival of the North: Iceland-Aberdeen £8,000 £16,400 £0 21 Limousine Bull Limousine Bull £5,298.50 £10,597 Referred 22 Literal Lines Pieces of Eight £1,730 £3,461.76 £1,730 23 Peacock Visual Arts In Motion 2 £9,990 £20,680 £9,990 24 Puppet Animation Scotland Aberdeen: Animated Music £3,720 £7,820 £3,720 25 Satrosphere Science Centre Magnet Magic £5,500 £11,000 £2,256
26 SC&T Increased accessibility project £9,910 £19,910.00 £9,910 Scottish Contemporary Art 27 Contemporary Art Ideas £3,000 £6,900.00 £3,000 Network 28 Scottish Ensemble Concert Series £10,000 £39,040.00 £10,000 29 Sound Festival Framed Against the Sky 2 £10,000 £65,000.00 £10,000 30 Sound Festival Urbaphonix £10,000 £20,110.00 Referred 31 Stationhousebooks Tam Samsen's Bairn £7,130.45 £13,620.45 £0 32 The Body Hotel The Body Hotel - Aberdeen £3,640 £4,000.00 £0 The Millennium Tapestry 33 The Commonwealth Tapestry Exhibition £3,580 £7,162.00 £3,580 Company 34 The Reading Bus Is Anyone Out There? £5,000 £10,000.00 £5,000 35 The Reading Bus Our Cinematic Heritage £4,150 £8,400.00 £4,150 36 University of Aberdeen May Festival £10,000 £88,000.00 £10,000 37 Made in Aberdeen 5 x Artist Bursaries £10,000 £20,000.00 £10,000 Page 42 38 Made in Aberdeen 2 x Artist Commissions £10,000 £20,000.00 £10,000 Totals £240,898.45 £659,431,90 £182,446 Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Form.
Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - the Form
There are separate guidance notes to accompany this form – “Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Guide.” Please use these guidance notes as you complete this form. Throughout the form, proposal should be understood broadly to include the full range of our activities and could refer to a decision, policy, strategy, plan, procedure, report or business case, embracing a range of different actions such as setting budgets, developing high level strategies and organisational practices such as internal restructuring. Essentially everything we do!
STEP 1: Identify essential information
1. Committee Report No. ECS/14/032
2. Name of proposal. Cultural Awards – Project Funding
3. Officer(s) completing this form.
Name Designation Service Directorate Cultural Policy & Communities, Education, Culture and Gary Cameron Partnerships Culture and Sport Sport Officer
4. Date of Impact Assessment. 8/4 /14
5. When is the proposal next due for review? March 2015
6. Committee Name. Culture and Sport Sub Committee
7. Date the Committee is due to meet. 7th May 2014
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8. Identify the Lead Council Service and who else is involved in delivering this proposal (for example other Council services or partner agencies).
The Communities, Culture and Sport service
9. Please summarise this Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EHRIA). This must include any practical actions you intend to take or have taken to reduce, justify or remove any adverse negative impacts. This must also include a summary of how this proposal complies with the public sector equality duty for people with protected characteristics - see Step 2. Please return to this question after completing the EHRIA.
This report provides recommendations for the allocation of Cultural Awards of up £10,000. This funding programme is aligned to the principle of supporting high quality and accessible activity and actively includes consideration of how projects provide opportunities for all groups. The provision of providing accessible and relevant opportunities is included within the funding criteria.
This allocation includes projects which are aimed at children and vulnerable groups such as the homeless.
10. Where will you publish the results of the Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment? Tick which applies.
§ Para 9 of EHRIA will be published in committee report in Section 6 “Impact” §√ Full EHRIA will be attached to the committee report as an appendix V Copied to Equalities Team to publish on the Council website
STEP 2: Outline the aims of the proposal
11. What are the main aims of the proposal?
The main aim of the proposal is to support high quality and accessible arts and cultural projects in the city of Aberdeen. The report outlines recommendations for the allocations of project funding of up to £10,000.
12. Who will benefit most from the proposal?
The allocation of funding, if approved, will be of particular benefit to voluntary and/or charitable arts and cultural organisations. The projects to be delivered cut across a broad range of city residents, indeed they are open to all, however there is high percentage which provide opportunities for children and young people.
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13. You should assess the impact of your proposal on equality groups and tell us how implementing this proposal will impact on the needs of the public sector equality duty to: eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations.
The Cultural Awards is built on the principle of supporting high quality and accessible projects (this is stated within the application guidelines). Applications are open to all groups and the criteria includes a particular focus on providing access to identified ‘hard to reach groups’. Within the application criteria this is stated as –
Is it clear that the project is actively promoting engagement with hard to reach groups such as people living in the city’s regeneration priority areas or from an ethnic minority group?
The awards are an important source of funding for the cultural sector in the city, in particular in supporting voluntary bodies to deliver community based activity. It provides invaluable support to community based cultural activity which promotes opportunities for all to participate in arts activity helping improve community relations and supporting personal development.
STEP 3: Gather and consider evidence 15. What evidence is there to identify any potential positive or negative impacts in terms of involvement, consultation, research, officer knowledge and experience, equality monitoring data, user feedback and other? You must consider relevant evidence, including evidence from equality groups.
Historically, each successful applicant has been required to report back on progress and the final outcome of each project. This includes written reports (including quantitative and qualitative information), visuals (film and photographs) and participant feedback. This is collated and presented in an annual report, providing evidence of the positive impact of the Cultural Awards programme.
STEP 4: Assess likely impacts on people with Protected Characteristics
16. Which, if any, people with protected characteristics and others could be affected positively or negatively by this proposal? Place the symbol in the relevant box. Be aware of cross-cutting issues, such as older women with a disability experiencing poverty and isolation.
(Positive +, neutral 0, - negative)
Protected Characteristics Age - Younger + Disability + Gender + Older Reassignment* Marriage or Civil + Pregnancy and + Race** + Partnership Maternity Religion or Belief + Sex (gender)*** + Sexual + 3 V6 – 19 December 2012
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Notes:
* Gender Reassignment includes Transsexual
** Race includes Gypsy/Travellers
*** Sex (gender) i.e. men, women
**** Sexual orientation includes LGB: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual
17. Please detail the potential positive and/or negative impacts on those with protected characteristics you have highlighted above.
In making the assessment you must consider relevant evidence, including evidence received from individuals and equality groups. Having considered all of these elements, you must take account of the results of such assessments. This requires you to consider taking action to address any issues identified, such as removing or mitigating any negative impacts, where possible, and exploiting any potential for positive impact. If any adverse impact amounts to unlawful discrimination , the policy must be amended to avert this. Detail the impacts and describe those affected.
Positive impacts Negative Impacts (describe protected characteristics (describe protected characteristics affected) affected)
Opportunities to participate in accessible and high-quality arts and cultural activity.
Supports community and personal development.
Provides new and exciting opportunities, helping make Aberdeen a vibrant and enjoyable city to live in.
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18. Does this proposal/policy/procedure have the potential to interfere with an individual’s rights as set out in the Human Rights Act 1998? State which rights might be affected by ticking the appropriate box(es) and saying how. If you answer “no”, go straight to question 22.
§ Article 3 – Right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment § Article 6 – Right to a fair and public hearing § Article 8 – Right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence § Article 10 – freedom of expression § Other article not listed above
NO
How?
Legality
19. Where there is a potential negative impact is there a legal basis in the relevant domestic law?
NO negative impact
Legitimate aim
20. Is the aim of the policy identified in Steps 1 and 2 a legitimate aim being served in terms of the relevant equality legislation or the Human Rights Act?
Yes
Proportionality
21. Is the impact of the policy proportionate to the legitimate aim being pursued? Is it the minimum necessary interference to achieve the legitimate aim?
Yes
STEP 6: Monitor and review
22. How will you monitor the implementation of the proposal? (For example, customer satisfaction questionnaires)
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Page 47 Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Form. Each successful applicant will been required to report back on progress and the final outcome of each project. This includes written reports (including quantitative and qualitative information), visuals (film and photographs) and participant feedback. This will be collated and presented in an annual report, providing evidence of the impact of this allocation from the Cultural Awards programme.
23. How will the results of this impact assessment and any further monitoring be used to develop the proposal?
The Cultural Policy & Partnerships Team review the annual report and the application criteria, guidelines and process on an annual basis. The aim is to ensure the programme continues to support high quality and accessible projects.
STEP 7 SIGN OFF
The final stage of the EHRIA is formally to sign off the document as being a complete, rigorous and robust assessment.
Person(s) completing the impact assessment.
Name Date Signature Gary Cameron 8/4/14
Quality check: document has been checked by
Name Date Signature
Head of Service (Sign-off)
Name Date Signature
Now – Please send an electronic copy of your completed EHRIA - without signatures - together with the proposal to:
Equalities Team Customer Service and Performance Corporate Governance Aberdeen City Council Business Hub 13 Second Floor North Marischal College Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1AB 6 V6 – 19 December 2012
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Telephone 01224 523039 Email [email protected]
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Page 50 Agenda Item 6
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE Culture and Sport Sub Committee
DATE 7 May 2014
DIRECTOR Gayle Gorman
TITLE OF REPORT Mary Garden Fund 2014/15
REPORT NUMBER: ECS/14/033
CHECKLIST RECEIVED: Yes
1. PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report brings to the attention of the Committee a proposal from the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) in relation to the Mary Garden Fund, which is already agreed within the Common Good Fund budget. Up to five fully funded placements will be funded from the Mary Garden fund to local young singers, subject to application and audition.
2. RECOMMENDATION(S)
It is recommended that the Committee agrees the AIYF proposal to use the Mary Garden Fund to support up to five young promising singers from Aberdeen to attend an opera residency.
3. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The allocation towards the Mary Garden Fund within the Common Good fund is £1,500. There are no other financial implications.
4. OTHER IMPLICATIONS
There are no additional legal, resource, personnel, property, equipment, environmental or health and safety implications arising from this report at this time.
5. BACKGROUND/MAIN ISSUES
Within the Common Good Fund, £1,500 is allocated to the ‘Mary Garden Opera Fund’. In 2009, following Resources Management approval, the fund was utilised by AIYF for the first time in a number of
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years. Previously, and more traditionally, it was used as a cash award and for a silver medallion which was presented to outstanding opera singers at AIYF.
5.1 The AIYF and Mary Garden Opera Fund partnership aims to: • Provide the young students with a range of artistically challenging and creatively rewarding opportunities. • Explore ways of making opera more accessible and to produce high quality performance opportunities for a range of audiences. • Provide vocal and technical workshops for both student participants, the general public and local young singers.
5.2 Report back on 2013 Activity Once again AIYF entered into partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Opera School to produce the AIYF Opera and Song Residency Project. Placements were offered to young singers from Aberdeen and throughout the country. Local participants were given free places funded by the Mary Garden Opera Fund.
The residency projects as part of AIYF 2013 followed on and again developed the partnership with a more experienced group of placement students taking part than had in previous years, giving them a greater role and responsibilities as part of their performance.
With the core team of Tim Dean, Head of Opera and Opera School Theatre Director, Mark Hathaway was once again in charge for the 2013 project which has continued to grow in stature and ambition. Once again there was a mix of five royal conservatoire opera students working with seven placement students and two accompanists to prepare a programme of work including: • A lunchtime concert • Master class with Lisa Milne • A main evening concert of opera scenes and songs • A childrens and family concert
AIYF believes that the evidence of good quality participation in the placement programme, the continued commitment and ambition of the Royal Conservatoire and the positive reaction from audiences makes for a strong case to continue with the partnership.
5.3 2014 Proposal AIYF has written to Aberdeen City Council requesting support through the Mary Garden Fund for their 2014 Opera residency. The fund has helped AIYF over the past 5 years work with more than 25 young people and given them the opportunity to have a master class week of activity with the Conservatoire staff, students and a guest opera singer. The grant has enabled the festival to promote the project widely and continue the level of support to the placement participants.
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AIYF had hoped to add a new component to this years festival, with an extended community opera for the 2014 residency. This has been postponed for logistical reasons. This will now start late in 2014 with a production in 2015. However, as part of the 2014 residency the festival will work with the City Council’s creative learning team to invite some community partners to performances and workshops with a view to engaging them in the community opera project.
The Mary Garden Fund will be used to provide:
• 5 subsidised placements to local singers, subject to application and audition.
• Expert tuition for the placement singers from the senior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Lisa Milne, including bespoke sessions for this group
• Opportunities to be part of productions, including the AIYF community opera project as part of the residency programme.
• A certificate and award memento in recognition of their participation
• Opportunities to see other festival shows
• Subsistence for the period of the residency
5.4 Promotion of the residencies
AIYF will work closely with the marketing and promotions department of the Conservatoire to enable a very wide UK and international spread of information, as well as promotion through local schools, universities, and music organisations. The target is to match the application levels of previous years to the Mary Garden placements, and it is proposed to have five supported places for young people from Aberdeen. The Youth Festival will again be working with the Aberdeen and North East Music Festival to target potential beneficiaries of the bursary places. Greater promotion will also be undertaken within the target areas in the city for the proposed community opera project. Promotion will include the following:
• University of Aberdeen Music Department, including the Opera Society • NE Scotland Music School • Aberdeen City Music School • Instrumental music service, and also through the school music service • Private schools and singing teachers
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• Youth Music initiative local music forums, including community learning • Creative Cultures and Aberdeen City Council websites • Aberdeenshire Arts website and bulletin • AIYF bulletin
6. IMPACT
This report relates to ‘Aberdeen – the Smarter City’: • We will improve access to and increase participation in arts and culture by providing opportunities for citizens and visitors to experience a broad range of high quality arts and cultural activities. • We aspire to be recognized as a City of Culture, a place of excellence for culture and arts by promoting Aberdeen as a cultural centre hosting high quality and diverse cultural events for the whole community and beyond. • We will encourage and support citizens to participate in the development, design and decision making of services to promote civic pride, active citizenship and resilience.
The Mary Garden Opera Fund partnership meets the key objectives of ‘Vibrant Aberdeen’ the City’s Cultural Strategy. ‘Vibrant Aberdeen’ has five objectives:
• Establish a cohesive cultural sector. • Increase community engagement in cultural activity. • Improve the city’s cultural profile. • Increase investment in culture. • Effectively monitor and evaluate the impact of culture.
7. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Aberdeen International Youth Festival provides regular reports to the Youth Festival board, which provides governance for the organisation. This initiative is well established and as such there is limited risk to the Council or the Youth Festival.
8. BACKGROUND PAPERS
Mary Garden Opera Fund: reports to Committee 2009-2013
9. REPORT AUTHOR DETAILS
Lesley Thomson Culture and Sport Commissioning Manager [email protected] 01224 522499
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Aberdeen International Youth Festival Mary Garden Opera Fund 2103 report & Proposal for AIYF Opera & Song residency in partnership with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Opera School Friday 25th August – Friday 1st August 2014
Mary Garden Placements Report 2013
Once again Aberdeen International Youth Festival entered into partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Opera School to produce the AIYF Opera and Song Residency project. Within this project we were able to offer placements young singers from Aberdeen and across the country. Those local participants were given free places as funded by the ACC Mary Garden Opera Fund.
The residency projects as part of AIYF 2013 followed on and again developed the partnership with a more experienced group of placement students taking part than previously enabled each of them given a greater role and responsibility as part of the performances.
With the core team of Tim Dean, head of opera and opera school theatre director, Mark Hathaway once again in charge for 2013 the project continues to grow in stature and ambition. We once again had a mix of 5 RCoS Opera students working with 7 placement students and 2 accompanists to prepare a programme of work that included:
1. Lunchtime concert 2. Masterclasses with Lisa Milne – AIYF patron and international opera singer 3. Main Evening Concert of Opera Scenes and Songs 4. Children ’s and family concert
All four public events were very well attended with audiences again increasing for the masterclass and family show.
We believe that the evidence of good participation in the placement programme, the continued commitment and ambition of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to the project and the positive reaction from audiences makes for a strong case to continue with the partnership.
2014 Therefore I am writing to request continued support from Aberdeen City Council through the Mary Garden Opera Fund for our 2014 Opera Residency project. The fund has helped us over the past 6 years work with over 25 young singers and given them the opportunity to have a masterclass week of activity with the RCoS staff students and guest opera singer. The grant has enabled us to promote the project widely and continue the level of support to the placement participants.
We had hoped to be ready for the new extended community opera element for the 2014 residency but due to logistical issues we have decided that we will start this project later in 2014 with a production in 2015. However and part of the 2014 residency we will be working with the Creative Learning team to invite some potential community partners to performances and workshops with the view of engaging them in the community opera project.
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We will be working closely with the marketing and promotions department at RCoS to enable a very wide UK and international spread of the information as well as promotion through local schools, universities, and music organisations. Our target is to match the application levels of the previous two years to the Mary Garden placements and we propose to have five supported places for young people from the city. We will gain be working with the Aberdeen and North-east music festival to highlight potential beneficiaries of the bursary places. Greater promotion will also be made within the target areas in the city for the proposed community opera project.
The project aims: · To provide a rewarding musical experience that gives a challenging and artistically exciting time for all participants. · to explore ways of making Opera more accessible and produce high quality performance opportunities for a range of audiences. · to provide vocal & theatre technique workshops for both student participants, general public and local & national young singers.
Previous Years information.
Below in bullet point form are outputs of previous festival residencies. This show the development of the Opera Residency Project and the important role the Mary Garden Fund is to its continued success.
In 2007 the partnership started with a masterclass session for the students over a weekend.
In 2008 included: · The production of a children’s opera “The Little Sweep” with support from Haddo Youth Choir. · An open to public masterclass session with well known opera singer Donald Maxwell. · Concert performance. · Performance in the AIYF International Variety Gala · Opportunities for the musicians to perform as part of AIYF Chamber Music Series
In 2009 included: · Inclusion of local singers as placement students for the period of the project. The students attended rehearsals, workshops and took small roles in the main evening concerts. They were given a closed masterclass session with Pat McMahon and also specific sessions with both Opera Director Mark Hathaway and RSAMD Opera director, Tim Dean. · Two lunchtime concerts on a donation payment set up · A major evening Opera & Song event at the University (attracting around 250 of an audience) · An open to public masterclass session with well known opera tutor Pat MacMahon. · Performance in the AIYF International Variety Gala · Opportunities for the musicians to perform as part of AIYF Chamber Music Series
For 2010 included: · “A Serenade to Music” concert in the Music Hall featuring 16 singers and a string sextet. This performance was a prelude to the singers working with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at the Proms in London. · A lunchtime concert the Music Hall in a more informal style · A major evening Opera & Song event at the University (audiences of over 250) · An open to public masterclass session with opera singer Lisa Milne.
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· Local singers as placement students with the variety of work as before including a private session with Lisa Milne. Having greater planning time they also received more 1-1 work with the resident professionals. · Opportunities for the musicians to perform as part of the new “AIYF Up Close and Musical” sessions
For 2011 included: · A lunchtime concert the Citadel Ch urch as part of the “Festival in the City” celebrations in a more informal style · A major evening Opera & Song event at the University (audiences of nearly 300) · An open to public masterclass session with opera singer Lisa Milne. · Local singers as placement students with the variety of work as before including a private session with Lisa Milne. Having greater planning time they also received more 1-1 work with the resident professionals. · Family and young children concert at CityMoves studio · Opportunities for the musicians to perform as part of the new “AIYF Up Close and Musical” sessions
For 2012 included: · A lunchtime concert as part of the “Up Close and Musical” programme in Cowdray Hall · A major evening Opera & Song event at the University (audiences of nearly 300) with an increased participation of placement students in choral and support roles. · Wider geographical spread of placement singers adding an extra quality and number to the programme and gave more opportunities to the local participants. · An open to public masterclass session with opera singer Lisa Milne. · A closed session with Lisa Milne for the placement students. · Family and young children concert at The Lemon Tree with audience of 30 (nearly double previous levels) · Tickets to other AIYF events and performances.
For 2012 included: · A lunchtime concert as part of the “Up Close and Musical” programme in Elphinstone Hall · A major evening Opera & Song event at the University (audiences of once again over 250) with challenging roles and solos for placement students. · An open to public masterclass session with opera singer Lisa Milne. · A closed session with Lisa Milne for the placement students. · Family and young children concert at The Lemon Tree with audience again reaching about 30 as part of the AIYF family series · Tickets to other AIYF events and performances.
The residency will be promoted through a number of formal and informal sector avenues including:
· University of Aberdeen Music department including opera society. · North East Scotland Music School · Aberdeen City Music School · Instrumental Music Service director – and also through the school music service · Private schools & singing teachers · Youth Music Initiative Local Music Forums – including community learning · Creative Cultures & Aberdeen City websites · Aberdeenshire Arts website and bulletin · AIYF website
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· General Press release. · Royal Conservatoire of Scotland literature and Web · National music networks · Creative Scotland – Youth Music Initiatives · National Instrumental Music Services
2014, as mentioned will see continued links with the Aberdeen & North - east Music Festival and if awarded a grant from the Mary Garden Fund we propose to:
· Offer up to 5 subsidised placements to local singers, subject to application and audition. · Provide the placement singers with expert tuition from senior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland musicians and directors and with Lisa Milne including bespoke sessions for this group · Provide opportunities to be part of productions as part of the residency programme. · Provide all meals and travel during their residency and accommodation as required. · Cover other expenses including any other travel to and from sessions · A festival t-shirt and tickets to see other festival shows, especially those related to music and choral singing. · A certificate and award memento in recognition of their participation.
Stewart Aitken, Artistic Director AIYF, February 2013
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Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - the Form
There are separate guidance notes to accompany this form – “Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Guide.” Please use these guidance notes as you complete this form. Throughout the form, proposal should be understood broadly to include the full range of our activities and could refer to a decision, policy, strategy, plan, procedure, report or business case, embracing a range of different actions such as setting budgets, developing high level strategies and organisational practices such as internal restructuring. Essentially everything we do!
STEP 1: Identify essential information
1. Committee Report No. ECS/14/033
2. Name of proposal. Mary Garden Opera Fund
3. Officer(s) completing this form.
Name Designation Service Directorate Culture and Communities, Education, Culture and Lesley Thomson Sport Culture and Sport Sport Commissioning Manager
4. Date of Impact Assessment. 26/3/14
5. When is the proposal next due for review? March 2015
6. Committee Name. Culture and Sport Sub Committee
7. Date the Committee is due to meet. 7th May 2014
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8. Identify the Lead Council Service and who else is involved in delivering this proposal (for example other Council services or partner agencies).
The Communities, Culture and Sport service working with the Aberdeen International Youth Festival
9. Please summarise this Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EHRIA). This must include any practical actions you intend to take or have taken to reduce, justify or remove any adverse negative impacts. This must also include a summary of how this proposal complies with the public sector equality duty for people with protected characteristics - see Step 2. Please return to this question after completing the EHRIA.
Annually AIYF request funding of £1,500 from the Common Good, from the Mary Garden Opera Fund. This fund was established by Mary Garden to support aspiring young singers.
This initiative actively encouraged young people to be involved in the cultural life of the city and presents a unique professional development opportunity.
10. Where will you publish the results of the Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment? Tick which applies.
§ Para 9 of EHRIA will be published in committee report in Section 6 “Impact” §√ Full EHRIA will be attached to the committee report as an appendix V Copied to Equalities Team to publish on the Council website
STEP 2: Outline the aims of the proposal
11. What are the main aims of the proposal?
Aberdeen International Youth Festival will work in partnership with the Royal conservatoire of Scotland, to produce the AIYF Opera and song residency project. Within this initiative free placements will be offered to young singers from Aberdeen and across the Country.
The project aims to provide a rewarding musical experience that gives a challenging and artistically exciting time for all participants: to explore ways of making opera more accessible and produce high quality performance opportunities for a range of audiences: to provide vocal and theatre technique workshops for both student participants, general public and local and national young singers.
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12. Who will benefit most from the proposal?
Young aspiring singers from throughout the North East.
13. You should assess the impact of your proposal on equality groups and tell us how implementing this proposal will impact on the needs of the public sector equality duty to: eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations.
The opportunity to apply and audition for the opera and song residency is open to young people regardless of background, ethnicity or sexual orientation. The main selection criteria is the ability to sing and as such this is a professional development opportunity for young aspiring singers.
STEP 3: Gather and consider evidence 15. What evidence is there to identify any potential positive or negative impacts in terms of involvement, consultation, research, officer knowledge and experience, equality monitoring data, user feedback and other? You must consider relevant evidence, including evidence from equality groups.
AIYF require to provide a report back on the expenditure of the funds as part of their agreement with Aberdeen City Council. This evidence provides officers with the basis for the future years recommendations.
STEP 4: Assess likely impacts on people with Protected Characteristics
16. Which, if any, people with protected characteristics and others could be affected positively or negatively by this proposal? Place the symbol in the relevant box. Be aware of cross-cutting issues, such as older women with a disability experiencing poverty and isolation.
(Positive +, neutral 0, - negative)
Protected Characteristics Age - Younger + Disability Gender Older Reassignment* Marriage or Civil Pregnancy and Race** Partnership Maternity Religion or Belief Sex (gender)*** Sexual orientation**** Others e.g. + poverty
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* Gender Reassignment includes Transsexual
** Race includes Gypsy/Travellers
*** Sex (gender) i.e. men, women
**** Sexual orientation includes LGB: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual
17. Please detail the potential positive and/or negative impacts on those with protected characteristics you have highlighted above.
In making the assessment you must consider relevant evidence, including evidence received from individuals and equality groups. Having considered all of these elements, you must take account of the results of such assessments. This requires you to consider taking action to address any issues identified, such as removing or mitigating any negative impacts, where possible, and exploiting any potential for positive impact. If any adverse impact amounts to unlawful discrimination , the policy must be amended to avert this. Detail the impacts and describe those affected.
Positive impacts Negative Impacts (describe protected characteristics (describe protected characteristics affected) affected) Young people will targeted as recipients of a prestigious professional development opportunity
Residents of the areas covered by the SIMD will be actively encouraged to participate in community opera.
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18. Does this proposal/policy/procedure have the potential to interfere with an individual’s rights as set out in the Human Rights Act 1998? State which rights might be affected by ticking the appropriate box(es) and saying how. If you answer “no”, go straight to question 22.
§ Article 3 – Right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment § Article 6 – Right to a fair and public hearing § Article 8 – Right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence § Article 10 – freedom of expression § Other article not listed above
NO
How?
Legality
19. Where there is a potential negative impact is there a legal basis in the relevant domestic law?
NO negative impact
Legitimate aim
20. Is the aim of the policy identified in Steps 1 and 2 a legitimate aim being served in terms of the relevant equality legislation or the Human Rights Act?
Yes
Proportionality
21. Is the impact of the policy proportionate to the legitimate aim being pursued? Is it the minimum necessary interference to achieve the legitimate aim?
Yes
STEP 6: Monitor and review
22. How will you monitor the implementation of the proposal? (For example, customer satisfaction questionnaires)
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Page 63 Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Form. AIYF provide annual reports on the effectiveness of the expenditure of the funds to the Council.
23. How will the results of this impact assessment and any further monitoring be used to develop the proposal?
AIYF and Aberdeen City Council work on an ongoing basis to ensure that the provision of services is equitably distributed, and through the Youth Festival itself. The basis of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival is to profile performing arts from throughout the world, with a focus on young people.
STEP 7 SIGN OFF
The final stage of the EHRIA is formally to sign off the document as being a complete, rigorous and robust assessment.
Person(s) completing the impact assessment.
Name Date Signature Lesley Thomson 26/03/14
Quality check: document has been checked by
Name Date Signature Sandra Bruce 26/03/14
Head of Service (Sign-off)
Name Date Signature
Now – Please send an electronic copy of your completed EHRIA - without signatures - together with the proposal to:
Equalities Team Customer Service and Performance Corporate Governance Aberdeen City Council Business Hub 13 Second Floor North Marischal College
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ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE: Culture and Sport Sub Committee
DATE: 7th May 2014
DIRECTOR: Gayle Gorman
TITLE OF REPORT: Games Legacy Plan – Aberdeen City
REPORT NUMBER: ECS/14/031
CHECKLIST RECEIVED: YES
1. PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present to committee the Legacy Plan for Aberdeen City
2. RECOMMENDATION(S)
It is recommended that the committee:
(a) Note the work of the City wide Legacy Working Group; and (b) Approve the Games Legacy Plan as detailed in the appendix 1 of this report
3. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The budgets for projects included with the legacy plan are contained within the councils and partners existing revenue budgets. Specific new partnership projects have been supported by externals funding from a range of sources.
4. OTHER IMPLICATIONS
There are no direct implications arising from this report.
5. BACKGROUND/MAIN ISSUES
5.1 Background and Context
The combination of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games, The 2014 Winter Olympics and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to inspire people to be more active and lead a more healthy lifestyle.
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In 2009 the Scottish Government launched On Your Marks, A Games Legacy for Scotland which recognised that hosting major sports events had the potential to impact well beyond on the Games. In particular the National Legacy plan outlines how people could be inspired to be more active, and given more opportunities to do so.
Over the past two year the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) has coordinated meetings with the Legacy Leads from all 32 Local Authorities to share good practice and provide updates on national projects.
They encouraged all local authorities to:
• Promote Games legacy objectives at a local level; • Ensure that information on Glasgow 2014 games and the related legacy activity is widely shared and used amongst partners; • Implement activities designed to achieve games legacy objectives locally; • Ensure that Games Legacy activities are complementary to and sit within the context of local Single Outcome Agreements; • Develop a legacy working plan
Further to a Corporate Management Team decision in May 2013, a Council led working group was established and has worked to develop and plan the opportunities provided by the events of 2014. The working group is coordinated by the Education, Culture and Sport directorate but involves colleagues from across the council and representation from Sport Aberdeen, Aberdeen Sports Village and The Robert Gordon’s University.
The group established an overarching legacy plan developed around the four Scottish Government themes:
ACTIVE Help Scots be more physically active
CONNECTED Strengthen learning and culture at home and internationally
FLOURISHING Contribute to the growth of the Scottish Economy
SUSTAINABLE Demonstrate our environment responsibility and help communities to live more sustainably
5.2 Delivering the Plan
The Aberdeen City Legacy Plan will be led and monitored by the Legacy Working Group and reported by Aberdeen City Councils Education, Culture and Sport Service. The plan will be delivered through various working partnerships which will include utilising expertise from national organisations such as sports, arts and event governing bodies to facilitate key priorities within the plan
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A report on progress will be presented to the culture and sport sub committee in Autumn 2014.
6. IMPACT
This report relates to ‘Aberdeen – the Smarter City’:
Smarter Governance • We will seek to develop a sense of community in Aberdeen based on principles of openness, fairness, reciprocity and responsibility
Smarter Living
• We will enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of all our citizens by offering support and activities which promote independence, resilience, confidence and self-esteem. • We will work with our partners to seek to reduce the levels of inequality in the city. • We will promote and improve opportunities for physical activity and sport to enable Aberdeen’s citizens to lead more active, healthier lives.
Smarter People
• Working with our third, public and private sector partners, we will provide opportunities for lifelong learning which will develop knowledge, skills and attributes of our citizens to enable them to meet the changing demands of the 21 st century.
Smarter Economy
• We will work with partners to promote the city as a place to invest, live, work and export from.
The report relates to the Arts, Heritage and Sport strand of the Community Plan, specifically in relation to the Sports, Leisure and Recreation vision of developing Aberdeen as an “Active City”.
The report relates closely to the objectives of “Fit for the Future, the sport and physical activity strategy for Aberdeen City (2009-2015)”. These objectives are:
• Promote and increase opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity for everyone in Aberdeen. • Provide a comprehensive and high quality range of sports facilities in Aberdeen. • Maximise social, educational, health and economic benefits of sport and physical activity in Aberdeen. • Develop and sustain pathways which nurture local, regional and national sporting people to reach their potential. • Raise the profile of sport in Aberdeen.
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7. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
The Legacy Plan provides a robust document which will ensure that activity is delivered to achieve national and local games legacy objectives. The management of risk will be managed by the Education, Culture and Sport service in collaboration with its partners through the working group.
8. BACKGROUND PAPERS
Appendix 1 - Aberdeen City Legacy Plan
9. REPORT AUTHOR DETAILS
Jo Hall Sports and Physical Activity Strategy and Partnerships Manager [email protected] 01224 523798
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LEGACY PLAN 2014 - 2015
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On 23 rd July 2014, The XXth Commonwealth Games will open in Glasgow. This will mark the start of 11 days of world-class sport and sporting achievement. These Games will host up to 6,500 athletes and officials from 71 Commonwealth countries and territories across 17 sports and will welcome visitors and spectators.
The local authority and partners play a key role in supporting the Scottish Government to reach and engage with communities across Aberdeen.
To support this Local Authorities and partners are expected to develop a plan that will:
x Promote Games Legacy objectives at a local level; x Ensure that information on Glasgow 2014 games and the related legacy activity is widely shared and used amongst partners; x Implement activities designed to achieve games legacy objectives locally; x Ensure that Games Legacy activities are complementary to and sit within the context of local Single Outcome Agreements.
WHAT IS LEGACY?
‘Legacy is about using the unique opportunity of the Games to deliver lasting change across the whole of Scotland – now, in the run up to the Games, and in the years beyond. Given the very wide range of legacy programmes and initiatives available this will mean different things to different people.’
The Scottish Government Legacy Ambitions are set around four themes:
ACTIVE – Help Scots be more physically active
CONNECTED – Strengthen learning and culture at home and internationally
FLOURISHING - Contribute to the growth of the Scottish Economy
SUSTAINABLE – Demonstrate our environment responsibility and help communities to live more sustainably
These four key legacy ambitions will be used as the framework to set out the priorities for Aberdeen.
DELIVERING THE PLAN
The Aberdeen City Legacy Plan will be led and monitored by the Legacy Working Group and reported by Aberdeen City Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Service. The plan will be delivered through various working partnerships which will include utilising expertise from national organisations such as sports, arts and event governing bodies to facilitate key priorities within the plan. This plan will also enable the city to deliver on its key priorities in relation to Aberdeen – The Smarter City. 2
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We want to inspire the people of Aberdeen to be more active, to take part in sport and physical activity and to live longer, healthier lives. The Commonwealth Games offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to get Aberdeen more active and, by using the power and excitement generated by the Commonwealth Games, we will encourage everyone young and old – to get involved in a wide range of physical activity and sport.
PRIORITIES
x Increase physical activity and participation in sport within Aberdeen x Maximise opportunities for sport and physical activity through effective and sustainable partnerships x Develop, increase and maintain capacity to support more people to take part in physical activity and volunteering with their community
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Priority Legacy Local Action Outcome/Output Responsibility Programme Aberdeen City Aberdeen City Council upholds Provide play opportunities within the city that are of Lead: ACC Council’s Play children’s rights to play in the high quality, challenging and safe. policy City’s Play Policy. Promote the importance of play within the lives of Increase Aberdeen’s Children so that they are active and Physical healthy. Activity and PE and School Promote Game On Legacy All schools across the city signed up and registered Lead: ACC, Sport participation Sport Programme to all schools. to the Game On Legacy Programme. Aberdeen in sport in Support: Aberdeen Ensure delivery of Physical Aberdeen City Council is committee to working sport scotland Education in schools. towards 2 periods/ 2 hours of quality PE by 2015.
Continue to support and develop More young people participating in extra curricular active schools network within the sport and physical activity. 3 city. Promoting benefits of physical activity, as well as Lead: ASV Programme of visits to 25 local providing information on Understanding Talent primary schools, speaking to a (Using Sportscotland guidelines), local opportunities variety of year groups from P1-P7. to participate in sport and providing information on ASV’s Commonwealth Sports Tour. Physical Activity Online portal for the promotion of Opportunities for participating in sport and physical Lead: ACC and Sport for all sport and physical activity activity promoted. developed.
Sports Grant to support Grants available to support club development, Lead: ACC participation in sport and physical talented athletes, coach development and activity. significant event. Lead: ACC Page 74 Physical Activity Audit to be carried PA levels and attitudes researched and Support: NHS, out in Torry and Cove. implementation plan for improvement developed. RGU Medal Walking Walking Routes Mapped and Walking Routes developed for key sites in the city Lead: ACC Routes resources printed. The walking which encourage individuals of all fitness levels to Partner: Ramblers hubs to date are; participate in physical activity. Bronze (15 minutes), Scotland, RGU - Marischal College Silver (30 Minutes), Gold (1 Hours). Sport, ASV, - RGU Aberdeen Uni - ASV Golden Games Sport Festival for over 65 year To see older people as an asset, to increase the Lead: ACC SC&W olds. Give 65+’s the opportunity to number of people over 65 years old involved in Partners: NHS try new sports/activities and get sport and physical activity. This project also looks to Grampian, Sport active. The games also includes a increase the number of older people who have Aberdeen, ASV Care Home aspect where care dementia become involved in sport and exercise. home teams take part in Pentathlon events. This year the The golden games will create opportunities where games is linked with the youth people are supported ot be as independent as games and there will be an possible. The games will help challenge the stigma intergenerational baton which will of ageing and will promote intergenerational work 4 be exchanged. Care Homes will be and practice. representing a Commonwealth country. Queens Baton Use the Queen’s Baton Relay and To maximise the impact of the relay during its time Lead: ACC Relay the Opening and Closing in Aberdeen. Support: Partners Ceremonies of the Games as an innovative platform for promoting and celebrating.
Resource has been committed to the QBR.
Games for Programme of activity to be Encourage and motivate local citizens to take part Lead: ACC Scotland developed to coincide with the in events in and around the Queens Baton Relay Support: Partners th
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Application submitted to Event Scotland to financially support activity - £10k awarded. ASV’s To hold taster sessions of various To get more children taking part in sport creating a Lead:ASV Commonwealth Commonwealth Games sports, a healthier community, grow participation in existing Sports Tour Track & Field Open for children groups to enhance their sustainability and across the city & to signpost to development, to raise awareness of and celebrate existing sports clubs. The tour also the Commonwealth Games, and to help develop encompasses a t-shirt design skills for work in University students through competition and completion of a volunteering opportunities. log book containing Commonwealth games and cultural information. Aberdeen Youth This is a partnership programme x Physical activity and coaching opportunities Lead: Sport Games with Robert Gordons University. It in commonwealth sports for primary school Aberdeen and 5 is split into the following children. RGU components; x Large scale festival offering tasters and demonstrations in other Commonwealth -2nd Year Sport Science Class Sports. Placement x 30 RGU students receiving coaching awards -Aberdeen Youth Games Festival in 3 sports and then gaining delivery -Baton Design Competition and experience and working with children in Relay schools. -Inspire Aspire x Potential future well trained deliverers for -AYG Ambassadors Aberdeen area. x Positive publicity through Ambassador role of Kathryn Grainger.
Holiday Camps Holidays camps will be themed in Promote awareness of the Commonwealth Games Lead: Sport Page 76 line with the Commonwealth and the countries that will be participating. Aberdeen, ASV, Games. E.g. promote RGU Sport Commonwealth sports and To get more children and you people active and encourage mini festivals during the participating in sport creating a healthier camps that replicate the community. competition between Commonwealth countries. Sport Aberdeen There will be four elements to the Promote awareness of the Commonwealth Games Lead Sport Inspired project: and the countries who will be participating. Aberdeen Challenges 1. Theme each of Sport Aberdeen’s facilities: Using the concept of Use the profile of the games to inspire and support a second team. encourage more people to become more active and participating in sport, creating a healthier 2. Pas-Sport Challenge: community. Offer opportunities for people to attend taster sessions in different Promote pathways in sport and increase sustained Commonwealth sports participation opportunities.
6 3. Inspired Challenges: During and after the games use the Sport Aberdeen rewards scheme to set challenged linked to physical activity for members of the public to participate in.
4. Inspired Offers: During the games “special offers” will be promoted via social media every time a Scot wins a medal. 6 Weeks for Six week special offer, providing Enabling more adults across the city to take part in Lead: Sport £20.14 access to fitness classes, fitness physical activity and try new sessions as the Aberdeen suites and swimming for only offering is made more cost effective to trial.
Page 77 £20.14. Starting in July and running throughout the games. Building on the enthusiasm of the Games to signpost participants, whilst in SA venues, to pathways and activities available across the city.
Lawn Bowls Working with Westburn Bowling Promote awareness of the Commonwealth Games Lead: Sport Coaching Club free taster sessions will be and different sports included in the games. Aberdeen provided for adults and children at Westburn Outdoor Centre, in the Use the profile of the games to inspire and run up to the City of Aberdeen encourage more people to become more active and Bowling Tournament. This will link participate in sport, creating a healthier community. with existing sessions already being delivered through active Promote pathways in sport and increase sustained school at Cults and Northern participation opportunities. Bowling Club. Community Establish Community Sports Hubs Improve the use of, access to, facilities available for Lead: ACC Sports Hubs at identified schools and physical activity and competitive sport; bring Partner: Clubs, 7 Maximising community network sites across together communities, improving performance and sportscotland, Opportunities Aberdeen. supporting our coaches and volunteers. ASV, Sport for physical Aberdeen activity To allow individuals and communities to access through sport in a sustainable way by developing genuine effective and community leadership and engagement. sustainable Support a Create and sustain partnerships Schools and people across the City will have Lead: ACC, RGU partnerships Second Team between Cameroon and the connected and developed sustained formal and Sport, ASV Solomon Islands. informal links with the identified commonwealth countries (Cameroon, Solomon Islands).
Develop, Volunteer for Progressive coaching programme Increase the number of students gaining Lead: RGU Sport increase and Sport (VFS) for local Robert Gordon University Support: ACC
Page 78 qualifications and invaluable experience necessary maintain Students to up skill and provide to deliver quality sports coaching to local citizens. capacity to volunteering opportunities in support more schools and the local community. people to take part in Positive PCS Working group to be To deliver the Positive Coaching Scotland cultural Lead: ACC physical Coaching representative of all partners in change programme to support the development of Support: ASV, activity and Scotland (PCS) city. positive sporting environments across Aberdeen RGU Sport, Sport volunteering PCS plan to be approved and City. Aberdeen, with their implemented. Governing bodies, community £6k investment from Sport scotland Sport scotland to support delivery Workforce Coach Education annual To develop capacity and expertise of the volunteer Lead: ACC, Sport Development programme to be developed and and coaching workforce within the city. Aberdeen, Programmes implemented. Governing Bodies, RGU Sport, ASV Grants to be made available to Aberdeen City residents to financial support progression in 8 coaching qualifications from UKCC 1 to 2.
Coach, Leader and Events Provide opportunities for volunteers to gain volunteer projects and practical workplace experience within the industry. recruitment. Improve Sport Facilities Develop facilities and pitch Make the best use of new and existing indoor and Lead: ACC infrastructure and Pitch Strategy to be presented to outdoor facilities. Partner: ASV, to create Strategy Committee in Autumn 20’14. Sport Aberdeen, opportunities Development RGU Sport for physical Development of ASV Aquatics Centre to open in 50m pool and diving tank available to the local Lead: ASV activity and new World Class May 2014. community. Support: ACC, sport Facilities University of Aberdeen,
Page 79 sport scotland Synthetic Grass Secure funding through Cashback Capital Investment to increase the quality and Lead: ACC Pitch Pitches Funding. access to a range of synthetic grass within Partner: Development (£300k awarded January ’14) Aberdeen City. sport scotland Develop 3G Rugby/ Football Facility and Dyce Central Park. Active Travel Promote Aberdeen Cycle Map. Develop and promote waking and cycling as a Lead: ACC Initiatives healthy and sustainable method of daily physical Partner: Cycling Activity. Forum, Cycling Scotland ‘CONNECTED’ ABERDEEN
The Games offer huge potential to inspire, to create and to learn. We want individuals and communities to get involved, to try something new, and to develop friendships and relationships both within Aberdeen but also across Scotland and the Commonwealth.
9 PRIORITIES
x Develop step change programme to build capacity in the cultural sector x Develop our existing production and festivals x Develop pathways in expressive arts and technical skills from participation to performance and production x Develop volunteering opportunities for those involved in sport, arts and culture x Increase participation in cultural activities
Priority Legacy Local Action Outcome/Output Responsibility Programme Encounters Commission three “Encounters” Provoke proactive participation in cultural activities. Lead: AAC, events with Commonwealth Games Cultural Policy & themes. Raise the profile of the Games as an international Partnerships Increase event with local impact. Page 80 participation Support: in cultural Creative Scotland activities Encounters The Carillion of St. Nicholas Kirk Raise the profile of the Games and build a “festive” Lead: AAC, will ring one time for each atmosphere during the opening and the closing of Cultural Policy & Commonwealth Country during the the Games. Partnerships opening day of the Games. At the closing day of the Games, Increase participation on cultural activities in non- Support: the Carillion will ring one time for cultural venues and non-cultural occasions. St Nicholas Kirk every medal that was won by the UK athletes. Parallel visits at the Kirk and smaller events will take place at the Kirk and the surrounding area. Young Young/Youth Legacy Ambassadors Young leaders engaged in developing and Lead: ACC, Active Ambassadors/ offer young people a pivotal role as supporting a world class supporting system, using School Develop Youth Legacy advocates, role models and leaders the power of sport to deliver a legacy for Scotland. Support: ACC volunteering Ambassadors/ within their school and wider schools opportunities Young Peoples community. 10 for those Forum involved in Aberdeen Information session at SEVENTEEN Raise the profile of volunteering. AAC, Cultural sport, arts and Cultural (Cultural Hub) with speakers from Policy & culture Volunteers the Commonwealth Games - Promote the evidences of volunteering. Partnerships Glasgow 2014, London 2012 and Liverpool 08 - ECoC volunteer Raise the profile for Aberdeen Cultural Volunteers programmes on volunteers’ programme. contribution on large scale events.
Support and encourage attendance Develop the leadership skills and harness the Lead: Youth Sport Lead 2014 at Lead 2014 conference enthusiasm of young people in the build up to Trust Trained leaders to organise and Glasgow 2014 and beyond. Support: RGU deliver Commonwealth Games Sport, Sport themed sports festivals within their Aberdeen,
Page 81 own schools for younger pupils. Secondary Schools, NE College Young Person’s A panel of young people will be Development of new programmes for young people Lead: Sport Sport Panel formed to inspire their peers to with young people at the heart of the decision Aberdeen participate in sport and help Sport making process. Aberdeen to develop programmes and activities that young people Giving young people a voice. want. Help to develop young people in leadership roles. Programmes to inspire more young people to take This has successfully achieved the part in sport activities. Legacy 2014 Award, although still at an early stage.
Scokendia A chamber music partnership for Raise the profile of international cultural Aberdeen Develop our the Culture 14 programme bringing partnerships and the importance of cultural International existing 8 classical musicians from Scotland, diplomacy. Youth Festival production Kenya and India to Scotland. Their 11 and festivals programme will feature new Provide new experiences for artists by bringing Commonwealth commissions from together different cultures with common cultural the three countries and they will be reference points. at AIYF for 2 days playing main evening and community concerts.
National Theatre AIYF be programming a Develop collaboration between different cultural Lead: of Scotland performance by the APA youth players in the city. Aberdeen commonwealth theatre who have been selected to International Theatre project be part of this project in Glasgow Build audience through young participation. Youth Festival as part of the culture 14 programme. AIYF is also in Raise the profile of international cultural Support: communication with a youth partnerships and the importance of cultural Aberdeen theatre from Malta about hosting diplomacy. Performing Arts Page 82 them for two days after they have finished in Glasgow on the 28 th July National Theatre 2014. They will perform one or two of Scotland times in the Lemon Tree depending on their availability.
Get Scotland AIYF is managing one of the Increase the capacity of the organisation by Lead: Dancing projects as part of the Get Scotland working with external renowned artists. Aberdeen Dancing Commonwealth Games International Culture Festival 2014. The project Raise the profile of the organisation through Youth Festival will be led by renowned participation in national events and partnerships. chorographer Royston Muldoon and Support: involve bringing around 100 young Build audiences through youth involvement. ACC (City Moves) people together from across the North-east to perform at HMT as a Position Aberdeen as a cultural hub that is Aberdeen prelude to AIYF and also at one of “illuminating the North”. Performing Arts the community stages in Glasgow during the Games period. 12 International Aberdeen Performing Arts is Young people are supported to realise their creative Lead; Aberdeen Youth theatre working with The Tin Forest ambitions. Performing Arts International Theatre festival, the National Theatre of Scotland and the American Conservatory Theatre. APA’s Youth theatre will be one of 10 international youth groups creating new productions in Aberdeen which will then be
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Big Big Sing The Music Hall will be host for a Increase participation in the arts. Lead: Aberdeen series of events bringing together Performing Arts choirs from across the North East in a celebration of Commonwealth song.
Tete a Tete - This project forms part of the PRS Increase participation in the arts. Lead: Tete a Grind for Music Foundations first New Tete/SOUND Music Biennialand Culture 2014. Tete a Tete Opera Company, composer Samuel Bordoli will work with skaters and choirs in Aberdeen on a site specific performance on 1st June 2014. 13 Get Scotland Citymoves will run one free dance Increase participation in the arts. ACC (City Moves Develop Dancing: 100 session/class/performance per day pathways in Days 100 for 100 days, encompassing styles expressive Dances from the Commonwealth countries, arts and and dance fitness sessions. technical skills from Get Scotland Citymoves will work with local Increase participation in the arts. ACC- City Moves participation Dancing: Big schools and groups to involve them to
Page 84 Dance Pledge in the pledge and to assist them in Create capacity for the sector. performance delivering the choreography. In and May 2014 each of the GSD hubs Raise the city’s profile by participation in national production will present a small public event event. with at least one local group performing the Pledge choreography as a photo opportunity for local and national press and to raise the profile of the Pledge and GSD. Get Scotland Building on the success of Increase participation in the arts. Aberdeen GSD Dancing: Dance Aberdeen’s 2012 and 2013 Dance Hub ACC (City Hunt, including Hunts and Dundee’s 2012/3 Dance Create capacity for the sector. Moves) Dance Along Walks, each GSD hub will include a Movie Dance Trail in their summer 2014 Raise the city’s profile by participation in national programme which involves event. discovering dance in surprising places around their home city. Featuring a mix of professional and 14 community dance, audiences on the Dance Hunt may be watching or participating at different points on the trail.
Following Edinburgh’s 2012 Dance- along Dirty Dancing, each GSD hub will include a Dance-along Movie in their summer 2014 programme. Films may include Dirty Dancing, Grease, Flashdance and Footloose and will all feature audience participation in a relaxed environment, usually outdoors and
Page 85 with a picnic. 2012 proved this to be an effective way of attracting a different audience to GSD events and this can be used as a tool to promote the rest of the GSD programme.
Get Scotland A large scale celebration of Increase participation in the arts. Lead: ACC (City Dancing: Great community dance, at His Majesty’s Moves) Big Dance Show Theatre, involving many local Create capacity for the sector. dance schools. Support: Aberdeen There is also a programme of Raise the city’s profile by participation in national Performing Arts taster sessions (first one is Sunday event. 19 January) and 'Dance Open Day' weeks in March and September where people new to dance can try 15 out a session for free, after they have registered with Get Scotland Dancing.
Squish Squared Contemporary dance duet taking Aims to show ‘competitive edge’, and bridge the Lead:ASV, ACC- place in squash courts alongside gap between dance and sport. City moves dance and squash/racketball workshops (In conjunction with Glasgow 2014 cultural programme and Scottish Squash).
Develop step Playtime/ This project traces the movement Increase participation in arts, games and sport to Lead: ACC change Placetime of the Aberdeen Art Gallery from celebrate in the city in a new way. Support: Sport programme to project Schoolhill to Granitehill Road, as Aberdeen Page 86 build capacity the Art Gallery prepares for in the cultural renovations. Games will be played sector along the route to encourage participation in some celebratory sports events in the build up to the Commonwealth Games.
Diamond Jubilee Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth Increase participation in the arts. AAC, Cultural Commonwealth Travel Bursary is a young artists Policy & Travel Bursary travel bursary by ACC. It allows Create capacity for the sector. Partnerships young artists to travel to a Commonwealth country to take Raise the profile of international cultural part on a training or artist partnerships and the importance of cultural residency to improve their skills diplomacy. and practice. We plan to hold a presentation of the programme, along with reports from the young artists that were 16 benefited, during the Games. We will also hold an information session for any future applicants where they will have the opportunity to discuss with beneficiaries and learn about their experience. Page 87
17 ‘FLOURISHING’ ABERDEEN
A flourishing Aberdeen will make the most of the economic and social opportunities of Glasgow 2014 and other high profile events to help existing or potential local business prosper and to improve their skills and workforce. Working in partnership, we will develop a legacy supporting business, employment, skills and tourism and Aberdeen’s reputation.
PRIORITIES
x Promote and showcase Aberdeen as a World Class events destination x Foster a culture of volunteering
Page 88 Priority Legacy Programme Local Action Outcome/Output Responsibility Promote and Work with partners to Ensure the effective delivery of Develop Sports Events Strategy. Lead: ACC, ASV, Showcase supporting existing the following events taking Sport Aberdeen, Aberdeen as a events and attract place in the city during 2014 Ensure the effective delivery of 2014–15 Events. RGU Sport world class new events to the city (See Appendix 1). events destination Commonwealth 2014 Provide an opportunity for the Community groups and local sports clubs in and Lead: ACC Community Games local community to get involved around the city provide events to encourage local Fund by providing a Commonwealth residents to get involved. 2014 Community Games fund to support events to take place during the Commonwealth Games period. Pre Games Training Secure the Cameroon Olympic Host training facilities in Aberdeen, enhance links Lead: ACC, ASV, Camps Team to train in the ASV/ RGU: with other Commonwealth countries and showcase RGU Sport SPORT facilities prior to Aberdeen as world class destination. Support: Glasgow 2014. sportscotland, Secure the Scottish Swim Team local business 18 for a pre games training camp at the Aquatics Centre.
Foster a BP Young Leaders A number of young people As part of BP’s partnership with Glasgow 2014, the Lead: Aberdeen culture of Programme taking part in the Young BP Young Leaders Programme 2014 is a mentoring Foyer Volunteering Leaders programme from scheme for 65 young people aged between 17-21 Aberdeen. to help give them the chance to develop skills that will make them more employable. The Young Leaders will take part in a number of projects in their local communities reflecting BP’s commitment to Scotland, their Glasgow 2014 partnership and the Games legacy.
Volunteering Glasgow 2014 will require Promote volunteering opportunities that are Lead:ACC
Page 89 Opportunities 50,000 volunteers in order to available in the city. Support:ACVO, deliver their event. Aberdeen Sport Aberdeen, City has a role to play in Support Commonwealth Games Volunteers ASV, RGU, promoting the opportunities throughout the process. Volunteer that exist and encouraging local Development citizens to get involved. Recognise the commitments from volunteers Scotland through organising a celebratory event.
Develop a tracking system in order to maintain communication with volunteers.
19 ‘SUSTAINABLE’ ABERDEEN
A sustainable Aberdeen is committed to creating well- designed, sustainable places, both urban and rural, further supporting people’s physical and mental health.
PRIORITIES
x People will be inspired to walk or cycle in preference to driving x Improve the Physical Environment x Demonstrate sustainable design in our buildings Page 90
Priority Legacy Programme Local Action Outcome/Output Responsibility People will be Bikeability Bikeability is a cycling Encourage active travel. Lead: ACC inspired to walk proficiency scheme designed to or cycle in give Aberdeen’s primary school Increase the number of schools offering Bikeability. preference to children the skills and driving confidence to ride their bikes Provide appropriate equipment for schools to on today’s roads. reduce the barriers to participation.
Provide sufficient training for teachers and volunteers in order for the programme to be sustainable.
Core Paths Plan The Core Paths Plan is the Providing access to suitable paths for all. Lead:ACC formation of a complete paths network throughout the city, encouraging healthy and sustainable access 20 opportunities for all. The plan forms a key part of outdoor access provision and will continue to support the wider national, regional and local policy objectives on health, recreation, education, economic development, social inclusion, community development, sustainable transport and tourism. Improve the A Tree for Every The “Tree for Every Citizen” Benefit Biodiversity. Lead: ACC Physical Citizen project is a policy set out to Environment deliver the vision for Aberdeen Sequester carbon in response to climate change.
Page 91 City. The projects target was to Potentially produce a sustainable source of utilisable plant 210,000 trees throughout timber and renewable energy for the city. the city. This was a mix of large scale planting and smaller Benefit sustainable greenspace management. scale community planting and individual tree planting. Enhance greenspace areas for the citizens of Aberdeen Develop climate ACC is working with Climate Increase the profile and understanding of climate Lead:ACC change park at Change Scotland and partners change among residents. Support: Hazlehead as a pilot to develop Hazlehead park as a Greenspace project with ‘pioneer climate change park’. Give local people a voice in what happens to their Scotland, Friends Greenspace Scotland local park. of Hazlehead Park
Generate a community vision for the park.
Deliver a series of short term, ‘quick-win’ climate change actions. 21 Flower Bed Planting Encourage local communities to Enhancing flower beds in the city by linking into the Lead: ACC celebrate the Commonwealth Legacy branding. Games and raise awareness of the “Support a second team” Creating opportunities for local citizens to enjoy the countries. lead up to the Commonwealth Games. Aberdeen Open This strategy sets out a Ensure the City has enough accessible and good Lead: ACC Space Strategy strategic vision, aims and quality open space areas. objectives for open space in Aberdeen. The strategy will revolve around four themes: people, health, the economy and the environment. Aberdeen Britain in Actively engaging Aberdeen’s This campaign will ensure a cleaner, greener and Lead:ACC Bloom campaign citizens in the more sustainable environment. sustainability/environmental agenda of the City. In Bloom Reductions in crime and anti-social behaviour are Page 92 helps to communicate and predicted. support grass roots action towards a more sustainable There will be renewed economic activity and pride city. of place. Clean Up Aberdeen Clean Up Aberdeen is part of The campaign is working to change long-term Lead: ACC Campaign the Keep Scotland Beautiful behaviour by making dropping litter as socially mass engagement campaign- unacceptable drink driving is today. ‘Clean Up Scotland’. The campaign provides a fantastic opportunity for everyone to help in the fight against litter and mess in Aberdeen. Demonstrate Redesign of Marischal Square will deliver a Demonstrating sustainable design in our buildings Lead: ACC, MUSE sustainable Marischal Square vibrant new mixed use quarter to lead by example in the City. (developers) , design in our for the city and will include Aviva Investors buildings office, hotel, leisure and civic space along with public access, landscaping, car parking and public realm improvements. 22 Appendix 1. Flourishing-Significant Events 2014
1st February Scottish Student Sport Table Tennis Championships- ASV
TBC Community Sports Hubs Launch
9th February Scotland vs England Womens Rugby Match- Rubislaw
15 th February North East Junior Badminton Event- ASV
16 th February NESAP X- Country
th Page 93 5 March Grampian Giant Heptathlon Final-ASV
22 nd -23 rd March North East Junior Badminton Event
29 th -30 th March Activity Mix Corporate Decathlon Event- Table Tennis
5th -12th April Commonwealth Waterpolo Championships- ASV Aquatics Centre
18 th -19th April Scottish Swimming National Masters Event – ASV Aquatics Centre
26 th April North of Scotland Open Table Tennis Championships- ASV
5th May Opening Of ASV Aquatics Centre
9th May Scotland vs England Cricket match- Mannofield
18 th May City Of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10k Running Festival
24 th -25 th May Basketball Scotland National U14 Club Championships-ASV
23 30 th May- 1 st June Scottish Swimming National Grand Prix & CWG Final Selection
10 th -13 th June Golden Games
22 nd June Scottish Athletics National Youth Development League Meet-ASV
25th-29th June Scottish Swimming National Age Group Championships
30 th June Queens Baton Relay
7th -21 st July Commonwealth Pre Games Training Camps- ASV & RGU:SPORT
6th -12 th July City of Aberdeen Tennis Tournament
11 th -14 th July Scottish Open- Royal Aberdeen Page 94 16 th -20 th July Dennis Law Soccer Professional Club Tournament
20 th -26 th July City of Aberdeen Bowling Tournament (Free Tasters- Children & Adults)
6th September Disability Bowling Tournament
2nd October Aberdeen’s Sports Awards
14 th -16 th November Scottish Swimming Regional Open Graded Championships
24 PARTNERS:
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EHRIA
There are separate guidance notes to accompany this form – “Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Guide.” Please use these guidance notes as you complete this form. Throughout the form, the word “ proposal ” refers to policy, Aberdeen City Council strategy, plan, pr ocedure, report or business case . This then, embraces a range of different actions such as setting budgets,
developing high level strategies and organisational practices such as internal restructuring . Please also refer to the “Completion Terminology” at t he end of the form.
1:Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment- Essential Information
Name of Proposal: Date of Assessment:
Games Legacy Plan – Aberdeen City 11 th April 2014
Service: Directorate:
Page 98 Communities, Culture and Sport Education, Culture & Sport
Committee Name (Where appropriate): Date of Committee (Where appropriate):
th Culture and Sport Sub Committee 7 May 2014
Employees Who does this proposal affect? Job Applicants Please Tick a Service Users
• Members of the Public V
Other (List below)
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2: Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment- Pre-screening
Is an impact assessment required? Yes
If No, what is the evidence to
Page 99 support this decision? (Once this section is completed, please complete section 8 of the form).
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3: Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment
a- What are the aims and The aim of the proposal is to approve the Games Legacy Plan. intended effects of this proposal?
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b- What equality data is available The combination of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in relation to this proposal? Games, The 2014 Winter Olympics and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to (Please see guidance notes) inspire people to be more active and lead a more healthy lifestyle.
In 2009 the Scottish Government launched On Your Marks, A Games Legacy for Scotland which recognised that hosting major sports events had the potential to impact well beyond on the Games. In particular the National Legacy plan outlines how people could be inspired to be more active, and given more opportunities to do so. Over the past two year the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) has coordinated meetings with the Legacy Leads from all 32 Local Authorities to share good practice and provide updates on
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national projects.
They encouraged all local authorities to:
• Promote Games legacy objectives at a local level; • Ensure that information on Glasgow 2014 games and the related legacy activity is widely shared and used amongst partners; • Implement activities designed to achieve games legacy objectives locally; • Ensure that Games Legacy activities are complementary to and sit within the context of local Single Outcome Agreements; • Develop a legacy working plan
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A Council led working group was established and set up in November 2013 to develop and plan to maximize the opportunities provided by the events of 2014. The working group is coordinated by the Education, Culture and Sport directorate but involves colleagues from across the council and representation from Sport Aberdeen, Aberdeen Sports Village and The Robert Gordon’s University.
The group established an overarching legacy plan developed around the four Scottish Government themes:
ACTIVE Help Scots be more physically active
CONNECTED Strengthen learning and culture at home and internationally
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FLOURISHING Contribute to the growth of the Scottish Economy
SUSTAINABLE Demonstrate our environment responsibility and help communities to live more sustainably
c- List the outcomes from any The Legacy plan is at the stage for approval, therefore has not consultation that relate to been through a consultation process. equalities and/or human rights issues e.g. with employees, service users, Unions or
Page 102 members of the public that has taken place in relation to the proposal.
d- Financial Assessment Costs (£)
If applicable, state any relevant Implementation cost £ cost implications or savings expected from the proposal. Projected Savings £0
e- How does this proposal contribute to the public sector equality duty: to eliminate
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discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations?
The Games Legacy Plan is aligned with ‘Aberdeen – the Smarter City’
f- How does this proposal link to the Council’s Equality Outcomes?
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The proposal links to outcomes by ensuring all citizens are encouraged and supported appropriately to make their full contribution. The Legacy plan has priorities that incorporate the Council’s Equality Outcomes: Priorities:
• Increase physical activity and participation in sport within Aberdeen • Maximise opportunities for sport and physical activity through effective and sustainable partnerships • Develop, increase and maintain capacity to support more people to take part in physical activity and volunteering with their community • Improve infrastructure to create opportunities for physical activity and sport • Develop step change programme to build capacity in the cultural sector • Develop our existing production and festivals
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• Develop pathways in expressive arts and technical skills from participation to performance and production • Develop volunteering opportunities for those involved in sport, arts and culture • Increase participation in cultural activities • Promote and showcase Aberdeen as a World Class events destination • Foster a culture of volunteering • People will be inspired to walk or cycle in preference to driving • Improve the Physical Environment • Demonstrate sustainable design in our buildings Page 104
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4: Equality Impact Assessment - Test
What impact will implementing this proposal have on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ? Protected Neutral Positive Negative Evidence of impact and if applicable, justification Characteristic: Impact: Impact: Impact: where a ‘Genuine Determining Reason’* exists Please √ Please √ Please √ *( see completion terminology) Age (People of all ages) V
Disability V (Mental, Physical, Sensory and Carers of Page 105 Disabled people)
Gender Reassignment V
Marital Status V (Marriage and Civil Partnerships)
Pregnancy and V Maternity
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Equality Impact Assessment Test:
What impact will implementing this proposal have on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ? Protected Neutral Positive Negative Evidence of impact and if applicable, justification Characteristic: Impact: Impact: Impact: where a ‘Genuine Determining Reason’* exists Please √ Please √ Please √ *( see completion terminology) Race V (All Racial Groups including
Page 106 Gypsy/Travellers)
Religion or Belief or V Non-belief
Sex V (Women and men)
Sexual Orientation V (Heterosexual, Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual)
Other V (e.g: Poverty)
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5: Human Rights Impact Assessment Test
Does this proposal have the potential to impact on an individual’s Human Rights? Evidence of impact and , if applicable, justification where the impact is proportionate
No
Article 2 of protocol 1: Right to education Evidence:
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No
Article 3: Right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane Evidence: or degrading treatment or punishment
No
Article 6: Right to a fair and public hearing Evidence:
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No
Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life, Evidence: home and correspondence
No
Article 10: Freedom of expression Evidence:
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No
Article 14: Right not to be subject to discrimination Evidence:
No
Other article not listed above, please state: Evidence:
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6: Assessment Rating:
Please rate the overall equality and human right assessment Green (Please see Completion
terminology)
Reason for that rating: There are no negative impacts.
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7: Action Planning
As a result of performing this assessment, what actions are proposed to remove or reduce any risks of adverse outcomes identified on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ?
Identified Risk and to whom: Recommended Actions: Responsible Completion Review Lead: Date: Date:
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8: Sign off
Completed by (Names and Gillian Innes Services) :
Checked by (Equality Check):
Signed off by (Head of Service) :
Page 111 Please send an electronic copy of your completed EHRIA - without signatures - together with the proposal document and/or committee report to:
Equalities Team Customer Service and Performance Corporate Governance Aberdeen City Council Business Hub 13 Second Floor North Marischal College Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Telephone 01224 523039 Email [email protected]
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9: Completion Terminology:
This section will highlight where there is the obvious potential for a negative impact and subsequent risk of negative media coverage and reputational damage to the Council. Assessment Therefore, a full impact assessment is required, for example around sensitive issues Pre-screening such as marching, Gypsy/ Traveller issues, change to social care provision. Rating: It should also be completed to evidence why a full impact assessment was not required, example, there is no potential negative impact on people. Page 112 After completing this document, rate the overall assessment as follows: Assessment Red: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that we will discriminate Rating: (direct, indirect, unintentional or otherwise) against one or more of the nine groups of people who share Protected Characteristics. It is essential that the use of the proposal be suspended until further work or assessment is performed and the discrimination is removed. Red Amber: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk of negative impact exists to one or more of the nine groups of people who share Protected Characteristics. However, a genuine determining reason may exist that could legitimise or justify the use of this proposal and further professional advice should be taken. Amber: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk of negative impact exists and this risk may be removed or reduced by implementing the actions detailed within the Action Planning s ection of this document. Green: As a result of performing this proposal does not appear to have any adverse
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impacts on people who share Protected Characteristics and no further actions are recommended at this stage. Equality data is internal or external information that may indicate how the proposal being analysed can affect different groups of people who share the nine Protected Equality Data: Characteristics – referred to hereafter as ‘Equality Groups’.
Examples of Equality Data include: (this list is not definitive)
1: Application success rates by Equality Groups 2: Complaints by Equality Groups 3: Service usage and withdrawal of services by Equality Groups 4: Grievances or decisions upheld and dismissed by Equality Groups Page 113 Certain discrimination may be capable of being justified on the grounds that: Genuine Determining (i) A genuine determining reason exists Reason (ii) The action is proportionate to the legitimate aims of the organisation
Where this is identified, it is recommended that professional and legal advice is sought prior to completing an Equality Impact Assessment. Human Rights The rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights, as incorporated into the UK Law by the Human Rights Act 1998. This document is designed to assist us in “Identifying and eliminating unlawful Legal Status: Discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation” as required by The Equality Act Public Sector Duty 2011. An Equality Impact Assessment is not, in itself, legally binding and should not be used as a substitute for legal or other professional advice.
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Page 114 Agenda Item 8
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE: Culture and Sport Sub Committee
DATE: 7th May 2014
DIRECTOR: Gayle Gorman
TITLE OF REPORT: Aberdeen Aquatics Strategy
REPORT NUMBER: ECS/14/035
CHECKLIST RECEIVED: YES
1. PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the Aquatic Strategy
2. RECOMMENDATION(S)
It is recommended that the committee:
(a) Note the contents of this report (b) Approve the content of the Aquatic Strategy and for the strategy to be launched on the official opening day of the Aquatic Centre
3. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications relating to the subjects of this report.
4. OTHER IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Legal Implications
There are no legal implications connected with the subjects of this report.
4.2 Equality Impact Assessment
This report introduces a new strategy, therefore it has been necessary to carry out an impact assessment exercise.
5. BACKGROUND/MAIN ISSUES
5.1 Background and Context
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In 2009, Council Officers formed a Water Management group with national and local key stakeholders. Consequently, a committee report was compiled on Water Management Core Principles, and considered by the Education, Culture and Sport Committee on 31 May 2013. The recommendations in the report were approved, and one of the actions from this report was for an aquatics strategy to be devised along with a detailed action plan. These documents are designed to provide a mechanism for delivery of the vision and the core principles. A working group was established to fulfill this task and although there are minor graphic updates pending, the content is functional.
The strategy has been structured around the Water Management vision, principles and the five key objectives from 'Fit for Future' – a sport and physical activity strategy for Aberdeen City.
The vision for 2023 is:
Aberdeen’s aquatic facilities consist of an appropriate mix of high quality well maintained facilities in suitable places. The facilities are accessible to all and include a performance centre along with a range of community facilities.
Aberdeen’s core aquatics development pathways are a model of best practice in UK/ Europe. Through effective joined up delivery and integrated planning, Aberdeen delivers an appropriate balance of inclusive recreational as well as competitive programmes, allowing all citizens of and visitors to Aberdeen to enjoy water based activities, maintain and improve their fitness levels and quality of life and realise their performance potential.
In Aberdeen, all young people are able to swim by the time that they move onto secondary school. World class athletes stay in and are attracted to come to Aberdeen to train and compete. Local people regularly enjoy participating in aquatics activities. The facilities and their associated programmes and activities are part of an economically sustainable water management infrastructure.
The Core Principles are grouped into the following headings:
• Participation and Pathways • Facilities and Programming • Branding and Marketing
The Fit for the Future key objectives are:
1. Promote and increase opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity for everyone in Aberdeen.
2. Provide a comprehensive and high quality range of sports facilities in Aberdeen.
Page 116 3. Maximise the social, educational, health and economic benefits of sport and physical activity in Aberdeen.
4. Develop and sustain pathways which nurture local, regional and national sporting people to reach their potential.
5. Raise the profile of sport in Aberdeen.
A framework has been developed from the above three components, that contains sets statements and 'what success looks like'. These statements reflect the vision, principles and objectives. The framework is the core part of the document which will develop two successive action plans – 2014-2016 and 2017-2020. The implementation of the action plans align with the recommendation detailed in the Water Management Committee report.
5.2 Reporting Requirements
A sub strategic working group has been set up and reports to the Water Management group on developing the strategy. The subgroup will continue to finalise the strategy (minor refinements and improved graphical design) and create subsequent action plans within set timescales, and report to the Water Management group.
5.3 Current Position
5.3.1 Aquatic Strategy The strategy has been developed through the sub strategic water management working group. Members of the working group were carefully selected to ensure there was the required range of skill sets, knowledge and expertise to contribute effectively to the development of the strategy. Members of the group are:
Lynn Alderton – Scottish Amateur Swimming Association (North District) Jo Bell – sport scotland, Partnership Manager Dianne Breen – Sport Aberdeen, Aquatics Manager Sean Dawson – Scottish Swimming Regional Development Manager (Grampian) Gordon Glasgow – Head Coach of COAST programme (representing performance for the City) Jan Griffiths – Aberdeen Sports Village, Sports Development Manager Gillian Innes – ACC, Sport and Physical Activity Strategy and Partnership Officer Liz Kemp – Chair of COAST (representing all Scottish Swimming affiliated clubs in the City)
Members of the group all attend the main water management meetings, and subsequently meet on a regular basis to focus on the development of the strategy. Liz Kemp has engaged with affiliated clubs on previous for gaining initial feedback.
Page 117 Although the is subject to some ongoing refinement such as visual pictures of athletes, and people participating, the content of the strategy is robust and is ready for seeking approval. (*Note the strategy does not include recommendations for asset planning as this is being progressed through a separate process).
5.3.2 Information Document on Overarching Outcomes for Performance development and performance swimming
Since 1998, Aberdeen City Council has invested in a performance swimming programme, namely COAST. COAST is a composite of six clubs:
Aberdeen Dolphin Bon Accord Thistle Bridge of Don Bucksburn Cults Otters Dyce
The budget for this investment has most recently been allocated to Sport Aberdeen as the organisation responsible for the management of the programme. However, with the new 50m training facility at the Aquatic Centre, it was agreed to transfer this investment over to Aberdeen Sports Village along with the programmes management responsibilities.
With the transfer taking place, a set of overarching outcomes has been created to support this level of investment for performance development and performance swimming in the City. The document is structured around five outcomes, areas of focus, guidance and actions with key measurable targets, and is aligned with the aquatic strategy and Scottish Swimming’s National Performance Plan. This will enable effective partnership working and encourage transparency of evidential material to support this investment. Whilst the current budget is allocated to ASV specifically for COAST, Council Officers expect over a period of time for the investment to encompass all performance development and performance swimming activities in the City, providing athletes meet the criteria detailed in the overarching outcomes.
5.4 Financial Risks There are no financial risks attached to this report. Currently risks attached to this report are in relation to the investment with COAST. The risks are low given a set of overarching outcomes have been created with key measurable targets.
6. IMPACT
This report relates to ‘Aberdeen – the Smarter City’:
Smarter Governance
Page 118 • We will seek to develop a sense of community in Aberdeen based on principles of openness, fairness, reciprocity and responsibility
Smarter Living
• We will enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of all our citizens by offering support and activities which promote independence, resilience, confidence and self-esteem. • We will work with our partners to seek to reduce the levels of inequality in the city. • We will promote and improve opportunities for physical activity and sport to enable Aberdeen’s citizens to lead more active, healthier lives.
Smarter People
• Working with our third, public and private sector partners, we will provide opportunities for lifelong learning which will develop knowledge, skills and attributes of our citizens to enable them to meet the changing demands of the 21 st century.
Smarter Economy
• We will work with partners to promote the city as a place to invest, live, work and export from.
The report relates to the Arts, Heritage and Sport strand of the Community Plan, specifically in relation to the Sports, Leisure and Recreation vision of developing Aberdeen as an “Active City”.
The report relates closely to the objectives of “Fit for the Future, the sport and physical activity strategy for Aberdeen City (2009-2015)”. These objectives are:
• Promote and increase opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity for everyone in Aberdeen. • Provide a comprehensive and high quality range of sports facilities in Aberdeen. • Maximise social, educational, health and economic benefits of sport and physical activity in Aberdeen. • Develop and sustain pathways which nurture local, regional and national sporting people to reach their potential. • Raise the profile of sport in Aberdeen.
7. MANAGEMENT OF RISK
Aquatic Strategy – low risk
Page 119 • The reporting process in place between the strategic water management working group and the water management partners will continue to lead and direct on risk areas. • An equality impact assessment has been conducted on the strategy and is attached as an appendix to this report.
Overarching Outcomes – low risk
• Meetings between colleagues of ACC and ASV on the overarching outcomes for the City have taken place and agreement gained. This document minimises risks by creating:
1. a clear reporting process by using key measurable targets for evidential and transparency of investment provided. 2. The outcomes provide a structural support mechanism to promote the development of performance development and performance swimming in the City. 3. The outcomes are aligned to the key objectives and statements in the Aquatic Strategy.
8.8.8. BACKGROUND PAPERS
Appendix 1 – Aquatic Strategy Appendix 2 – Overarching document on performance development and performance swimming in the City
9. REPORT AUTHOR DETAILS
Gillian Innes Sports and Physical Activity Strategy and Partnerships Officer [email protected] 01224 523365
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Aquatics Strategy
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2 Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Forewords
3 Local Hero’s
4 Building a Plan for the City
4.1 Water Management Principles
4.2 Aquatic Framework
5 Pathways
6 Contacts
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1 Executive Summary
Welcome to the Aberdeen Aquatics Strategy which seeks to plan for the current and future development of Aquatic sport and activity between 2014 and 2020. This strategy is one of a suite of two associated documents namely:
• Aberdeen Aquatics Strategy • Action Plans for Aquatics – 2014-2016 and 2017-2020 (to be developed)
The strategy provides detailed information on aquatic sport and relates to the policy for the management of water in Aberdeen. It also contains a framework which has been created for delivering key objectives, and captures what success will look like in the future. Action plans aligned to the framework will be developed to guide and direct partners on implementing work plans for achieving key measurable targets. To ensure this is a successful process, baseline data must be collated across the City along with current key performance indicators. From this information, actions and additional kpi’s will be set for measuring progress in the future.
The direction and guidance from the strategy will be helpful in ensuring the provision of aquatic activities meets the needs of all citizens regardless of age, ability or background. With a stock of high quality facilities, particularly the newly refurbished community swimming pool at Tullos, and the new Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatic Centre, the City has some unique opportunities to offer users such as:
• Improved access for disabled people • Access to participate and compete in aquatic disciplines such as Diving, Water Polo, Swimming, Synchro and other aquatic activities • Localised access to a world class 50m swimming pool • Hosting high calibre Aquatic events in the City • Attracting more visitors and students to the City
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4 Foreword from Director of Education, Culture and Sport, Gayle Gorman
Foreword from Chief Executive Scottish Swimming, Forbes Dunlop
Scottish Swimming congratulates national and local partners for their vision, commitment and collaboration in developing the outstanding new Aberdeen Aquatics Centre. Critically the partners have used this development as the catalyst to review and renew the Aquatics Strategy for Aberdeen, providing vision and direction for the development of aquatics across Aberdeen for years to come.
Scottish Swimming believes passionately that every child should be given the opportunity to learn to swim, this strategy makes a commitment to make this happen in Aberdeen, again Scottish Swimming congratulates partners on this commitment and looks forward to working with them in years to come to make this a reality.
With the addition of the Aquatics Centre, Aberdeen now has a suite of facilities which can provide for all user groups, from learn to swim to performance, community access to major events. The management and programming of all facilities will be critical to delivering the ambitions within this Strategy.
The development of the Aquatics Strategy has engaged national and local stakeholders and critically the local aquatics clubs and the volunteers who run these clubs. The commitment and passion for aquatics has been clear from all those engaged, not surprising given the history of Aberdeen and the North in providing a rich source of athletes, volunteers, coaches and officials who not only make things happen locally but also contribute significantly to national developments.
In summary, this is an ambitious strategy which will require the continued support and commitment from all involved with aquatics to make it happen in the coming years – Scottish Swimming are committed to playing our part.
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Aberdeen City has a long standing historical background of Aquatic activity, dating as far back to 1877 when the first game of Water Polo was played on the River Dee at the Bon Accord Festival. As Aquatic sport has evolved, Aberdeen has been successful on the world class stage, gaining a reputation and recognition for producing athletes of a high calibre.
Aberdeen recognises and is proud to showcase former and current athletes.
IAN BLACK – 1958 Olympic, European and British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Three times European Gold medallist and double Silver medallist.
NEIL COCHRAN – 1984 Insert picture Olympic Games Los Angeles. Double Bronze medallist.
DAVID CARRY – 2006 – 2010 World and European and Commonwealth Games. Double Gold, double Silver and Bronze medallist at Commonwealth Games. Silver medallist at World and European Championships.
ROBBIE RENWICK – 2008 to date World Championships and Commonwealth Games. Gold and double silver medallist at Commonwealth Games. Silver and Bronze medallist at World Championships.
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HANNAH MILEY – 2005 to date World/European Championships Gold, Silver and Bronze medallist. Commonwealth Gold medallist and Olympic finalist.
Success continues for City athletes who compete from local to International level.
SULEMAN BUTT -
ANDREW McGOVERN -
JACK NESS -
MARK CAMPBELL -
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4 Building a Plan for the City! 7 The key objectives are taken from the already established, ‘Fit for the Future’ – a Sport and Physical activity strategy for Aberdeen City.
Fit For The Future was launched in 2009. The overall vision sport and physical activity is:
“More People, More Active, More Often”
Fit for the Future identified five key areas of activity and set objectives to:
1. Promote and increase opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity for everyone in Aberdeen. 2. Provide a comprehensive and high quality range of sports facilities in Aberdeen. 3. Maximise the social, educational, health and economic benefits of sport and physical activity in Aberdeen. 4. Develop and sustain pathways which nurture local, regional and national sporting people to reach their potential. 5. Raise the profile of sport in Aberdeen.
Below the key objectives are statements that explain how each objective will be met in relation to Aquatic activity. These statements also reflect an aquatic vision up to 2023 and a set of Water Management Core Principles which were derived from the Water Management Planning Group. The group consists of representatives from the following groups:
• Aberdeen Sports Village • Sport Aberdeen • Scottish Swimming • Disability Swimming • University of Aberdeen • Robert Gordon’s University • Scottish Amateur Swimming Association - North District • Sport scotland • Aberdeen City Council
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Partnerships & Investing In Aquatic Sport and Activity 8 The Water Management group is an example of effective partnership working from those associated with developing Aquatic sport at national, regional and local levels. There are many benefits for all key partners working together. For example, without strong and effective partnership working the development of Aberdeen Sports Village world class Aquatics Centre would not have been possible.
The partnership working is helpful in creating opportunities for funding current and future aquatic programmes and projects. In April 2014, key partners created a Steering Group for hosting the “Homecoming” 3 rd Commonwealth Water Polo Championships in Aberdeen. The group comprised members of Aberdeen Sports Village, Aberdeen City Council, British Swimming, Scottish Swimming and Event Scotland. Through partners collaborating, financial resources were secured for the event and for Water Polo development programmes. Consequently, this major event raises the profile of sport for the City, and brings a positive impact on the local economy; with over 6000 tickets sold and over 2000 beds booked through Visit Scotland and other agencies.
Having a long standing history of supporting aquatic sport and activities in the City, Aberdeen must remain ambitious in this area, and continue to keep Aquatic sport and activities as key priorities for the future.
Defining Aquatics
• Swimming • Diving • Synchronised Swimming • Water Polo • Sub Aqua • Lifesaving/ lifeguarding • Aqua Fit (and associated activities) • Under Water Hockey
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Aquatics Vision for 2023 10
Aberdeen’s aquatic facilities consist of an appropriate mix of high quality well maintained facilities in suitable places. The facilities are accessible to all and include a performance centre along with a range of community facilities.
Aberdeen’s core aquatics development pathways are a model of best practice in UK/ Europe. Through effective joined up delivery and integrated planning, Aberdeen delivers an appropriate balance of inclusive recreational as well as competitive programmes, allowing all citizens of and visitors to Aberdeen to enjoy water based activities, maintain and improve their fitness levels and quality of life and realise their performance potential.
In Aberdeen, all young people are able to swim by the time that they move onto secondary school. World class athletes stay in and are attracted to come to Aberdeen to train and compete. Local people regularly enjoy participating in aquatics activities. The facilities and their associated programmes and activities are part of an economically sustainable water management infrastructure.
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A set of core principles has been developed and grouped into:
• Participation and Pathways • Facilities and Programming • Branding and Marketing
Participation and Pathways
Every child in Aberdeen is supported to achieve the Scotland Safe Swimming award by the end of primary school through an entitlement to swimming in curriculum time.
An appropriate aquatics pathway is in place:
• There are clear and effective links between learn to swim and aquatic sports clubs.
• The transition between learn to swim and swimming club swimming development takes place at an appropriate level (the appropriate level is currently identified as level 7).
• Experiences within learn to swim, clubs, courses and activities are of a high quality.
• Staff, coaches and volunteers have the appropriate level of skills and training, supported by an appropriate educational programme.
• Different stages in the swimming development pathway (learn to swim through to performance swimming) are delivered by the appropriate delivery vehicle.
• The aquatics development pathway is fully inclusive where children, young people and adults with disabilities are supported and encouraged to reach their potential.
• There are clear links between Active Schools and Aquatics development.
• There are clear links between Active Communities and GP referrals and Aquatics development.
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• The swimming club level of the swimming development pathway is always delivered by swimming clubs. 12
• Secondary School PE aquatics activities have clear links to the aquatics pathway.
• There is a single performance programme for swimming and a single performance programme for diving in Aberdeen.
• Performance programmes for aquatic sports are supported.
Facilities and Programming
Access to recreational swimming
From 7am through to 9pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 5pm at weekends there is access to the public for recreational swimming and swimming for fitness at a community swimming pool in the North of the City and a community swimming pool in the South of the City.
• There is public access to the Aquatics Centre for swimming during opening hours (apart from during major events.)
• Across the city there are a range of specific sessions on a weekly basis, at an appropriate time, for the following groups:
Ethnic Minority Groups Physical Disability Groups Groups with learning disabilities Young mums GP referrals Parents and Children Women Older people Masters Pre and Post Natal
There is an appropriate amount of high quality water space in Aberdeen, which is appropriately programmed to meet the needs of the population
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• Access to community pools (both freestanding and linked to schools) is 13 arranged through an effective booking process which maximises and effectively balances the use of these facilities by schools and the wider community.
• Every recognised community aquatics club has a “home” pool.
• The “home” pool for the city’s swimming and diving performance programmes is the Aquatics Centre.
• Recognised clubs for swimmers with a disability have a fit for purpose “home” pool.
• Aquatics clubs are allocated water space linked to set criteria, including the number of swimmers, club accreditation and the performance of the club.
Branding and Marketing
There is a single programme identity for aquatics provision and development in the city.
• There is an effective single portal (one stop shop) for information about aquatics provision and development in the city.
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4.2 Aquatic Framework
OBJECTIVE 1
Promoting and increasing the opportunities for participation in sport and physical activity for everyone in Aberdeen
STATEMENT WHAT WOULD SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Creating and supporting learn to swim An increase in opportunities through a programmes that will support wider range of aquatic activities participation in aquatic sports
Developing structures that will ensure A sustainable structure and finance in every child in Aberdeen is supported to place to support the Scotland Safe achieve the Scotland Safe Swimming Swimmer Award for all pupils in local award by the end of primary school authority schools through an entitlement to swimming in curriculum time
Engaging with schools, universities and Key partners collaborating to achieve health care providers to grow shared goals participation in aquatic sports and create Increased awareness and benefits of clear links into aquatic pathways participating in aquatic sport Developing, enhancing and promoting Behavioural change from inactivity to links between Active Communities, GP regular active participation referrals, Active schools and Aquatic staff to increase opportunities for Aquatic development
Maintaining a fully inclusive All providers remain committed to development pathway where children, ensuring everyone has the opportunity young people and adults regardless of to participate in aquatic activities and
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ethnicity, age, background or ability are no individual discriminated against for fully supported and encouraged to reach reasons of gender, race, disability, age, 15 their potential religion, political belief, sexual orientation or social background
Developing new partnerships in the Sustained and effective partnership public and private sector and building on working through understanding and existing partnerships accepting limitations and opportunities where partners can support each other
Actively seeking investment through Sustainability and growth in supporting partnerships to support participation existing participation programmes and programmes providing support for new initiatives
Ensuring the range of experiences Quality assurance process implemented associated with aquatic activity is of the highest quality
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16 OBJECTIVE 2 Providing a comprehensive and high quality range of sports facilities in Aberdeen
STATEMENT WHAT WOULD SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Maintaining an appropriate amount of A clear and flexible set of programming high quality water space in Aberdeen guidelines reflecting needs of local which is appropriately programmed to communities and incentives for targeted meet the needs of the population. groups Creating a clear set of programming guidelines that will afford access to the public, including those with specialist requirements for recreational swimming and swimming for fitness at local community swimming pools
Creating and maintaining effective Effective booking process created and booking processes which maximise and implemented effectively balance the use of community pools
Ensuring there is adequate public access Public access in line with provision that to the Aquatics Centre for swimming is appropriate to the needs of the public during opening hours (apart from during and frequently reviewed major events)
Ensuring that every recognised Home pools are allocated community aquatics club and Identity and stability for clubs in the performance programme has a “home” community pool that is fit for the needs of the club/programme Performance programme hosts appropriate athletes at Aberdeen
Aquatic Centre
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17 The needs of aquatics clubs are identified and promoted using a supportive system which allocates water space linked to set criteria. Guidelines are identified and adhered to Creating a system whereby aquatics clubs are allocated water space linked to set criteria, including the number of swimmers, club accreditation and the performance of the club
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Maximising the social, educational, health and economic benefit of sport and physical activity in Aberdeen
STATEMENT WHAT WOULD SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Engaging with partners in maximising Partnerships in place and delivery of potential for promoting a diverse and suitable programmes that meet the exciting range of aquatic activities needs in communities
Supporting young people and to An increase in young people becoming motivate and inspire more young people involved in aquatic activities to participate in aquatics
Raising awareness of opportunities to Stronger engagement from the participate in aquatics through schools, workforce to encourage participation clubs and healthy living initiatives
Raising awareness and promoting major Successful marketing aquatic events in the City Securing significant aquatic events
Increased opportunities for recruiting and retaining volunteers New activities established through succession planning by partners
Collaborating on a regular basis with A full and well balanced programme of partners and identified groups to activities in facilities across the City maximise the benefits of aquatic resources
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Developing and sustaining pathways which nurture local, regional and national sporting people to reach their potential
STATEMENT WHAT WOULD SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Identifying appropriate groups as Clear roles and responsibilities at every deliverers for coaching and Pool stage of the pathway Operators as deliverers of learn to swim programmes in Local Authority/partnership facilities
Provide clear and effective links between Strong partnerships evidenced between learn to swim and aquatic sports clubs Learn to swim deliverers and clubs. with the transition between learn to Agreed levels of transition attained swim and clubs taking place at level 7
Creating and sustaining clear pathways Retaining all athletes in their for competitors in all aquatic sports competitive pathway and participants in through Clubs and Teams to National various recreational activities representation in all aquatic disciplines
Recognising a single performance Support services and finances directed programme for swimming and a single towards both performance programmes performance programme for diving in Successful implementation of marketing Aberdeen, where performance for plans aquatic sports is supported through opportunities and appropriate funding
Establishing and supporting education An education programme that identifies programmes that encourage and meets the needs of people who participation of teachers, coaches, wish to contribute towards the delivery officials and support staff at all levels of aquatic sport
Nurturing a high performance attitude A recognised culture of excellence
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Implementing and monitoring quality Sustainability through attainment of assurance for National Governing Body quality assurance at each level of the endorsed pathways across the City pathway across the City
Increasing the number of athletes, Increased number of local coaches, coaches, officials and support staff on athletes, and officials on National National teams for all aquatic sports Teams
Building and maintaining productive Key partners collaborating to achieve relationships between providers in shared goals Aberdeen City, Club Associations and National Governing Bodies
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Objective 5 21 Raising the profile of sport in Aberdeen
STATEMENT WHAT WOULD SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Attracting and delivering local, regional, Support from local communities and national and international competition to increased participation in events the highest standards Promoting and encouraging participation and spectator attendance at all aquatic events in the City of Aberdeen
Promoting aquatic sports through the Showcasing and supporting our local selection and promotion of local aquatic athletes sporting ambassadors
Promoting participation in aquatic sports Implement a marketing plan at every opportunity through active successfully and achieve targets marketing
There is a single programme identity for The identity of ‘City of Aberdeen’ as a aquatics provision and development in national brand/logo for aquatic sport of the city the City
Create an effective one stop portal for People gaining access to a user friendly information about aquatics provision and portal that communicates the range and development in the city availability of aquatic activities and directs users to deliverers’ booking
systems
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Training to win Performance
Performance Development Page 142 Training to compete
Home clubs Participation Training to train Programmes
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMMES
PARTICIPATION, HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMMES
ADULT & CHILD EARLY YEARS PROGRAMME Aberdeen Aquatic Strategy
Diving Pathway Aim’s and Objectives 23
• Reintroduce diving to Aberdeen • Provide developmental recreational and competitive opportunities for all ages and abilities • Develop coaching network and expertise • Work with other diving facilities to develop the programme and ensure involvement in national programme development Page 143
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ABERDEEN CITY WATERPOLO PATHWAY
Learn to Polo Academy Junior/Club24 Polo Senior Polo
Junior clubs (U16, U18) will have Senior polo will be contained polo sessions and in addition will within 3 clubs. RGU, AU & have provision for athletes to be AASC. All three clubs will Level 1- Level 7-8 part of mainstream swimming train together for joint sessions 6 + Every Friday 7-9pm ASV Diving squad or within a fitness squad . at ASV and then split to their Minipolo Pool respective pools for individual U12/U14 age group as a link from Learn sessions. AASC will be the to swim and polo skills to club level. The Aberdeen Amatuers only non-University senior Academy series will be a mix of skill Aberdeen (19/Over) waterpolo team in
Page 144 work and games. There will be lots of Dolphins the city. opportunity for athlete and coach Bridge of Don Level 1- Level 7-8 development Bon Accord 6 + Polo Academy is part of the Scottish and GB Skills talent development pathway, though its Bucksburn open to all ages with the minimum swim skills. Cults Otters
A regular game series roughly once a Dyce (Aberdeen) month, commencing from January will Level 1- Level 7-8 allow frequent exposure to the game 6 + Polo environment both within and out with the Junior Series available to all Aberdeen Skills city. City and selected Aberdeenshire clubs National Squads Polo Power League Series In addition to any club training, regionalised training will be Good athlete development There will be an exciting opportunity available: and performance at both School PE, for regular games series, venue TBC, Junior club and senior levels P4 To include age group TBC. Timeslots will be City North : Northfield Pool may be rewarded with Swimming / minipolo & available and a group of athletes from City Central : International School selection onto Scottish & Sports Camps wpolo one club or across clubs, or friends new Pool British team training squads Skills to the sport can meet and play other City South : Tullos Pool and competition squads. randomly constructed teams. Similar to 5-aside football. These sessions will be a mix of Skill Sessions and mini games similar to the city beta league system.
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE SWIMMING IN ABERDEEN CITY
Outcome Focus Guidance Action s & Key Measureable targets
Outcome 1 Quality facility • Ensure adequate facility access is available to • Provide appropriate hours of water time for access for achieve performance objectives aligned to Access performance Facilities performance principles. • . swimmers aligned to Access principles • Produce an integrated water plan to be discussed • Provide appropriate hours of water time for and reviewed on a quarterly basis for: performance development.
1. Performance time 2. Performance development time
Events • Facilitate strength and conditioning programmes • Provide appropriate time for athletes gaining Page 145 for athletes aligned to sport scotland’s Institute of access for strength and conditioning sport. programmes.
• Attract and host swimming events in the City. • Agree and set calendar events in line with Scottish Swimming and ACC. • Regional performance centre for coach education. • Host performance coaching days/seminars.
Outcome 2 Performance criteria • Implement Scottish Swimming’s Standards • Increase number of swimmers at Gold Framework. standard from … to … Athlete Providing and Development monitoring a • Implement performance programme that reflects • Increase number of swimmers at Silver nurturing Scottish Swimming’s performance pathway. standard from … to … environment where athletes are fully • Increase number of swimmers at Bronze supported to fulfill standard from … to … their potential Nationally and • Increase number of swimmers at Youth Internationally Squad (Gold) from … to …
• Increase number of swimmers at Youth Development Squad (YDS) (Silver) from … to …
• Increase number of swimmers at District Regional Programme (DRP – Bronze) from … to …
• Increase number of age group swimmers achieving medal success at Scottish Nationals from … to …
• Increase number of age group swimmers setting new Scottish records from … to …
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• Increase number of youth swimmers qualifying for British National Championships from … to …
• Increase number of senior swimmers qualifying for British National Championships 10/over male, 18/over female from … to …
Outcome 3 Managing • Lead, manage, develop and support coaches in • Line manage employed coaches. performance alignment with job descriptions. Workforce coaches • Collaborate to create effective environment Development • Community of best practice for performance for coach cohesiveness. Supporting coaches. volunteers • Mentoring programme for coaches to support • Empower and facilitate personal development personal development. in coaching team by carrying out training needs assessment, personal development
plans and provide CPD opportunities.
• Lead on a mentoring programme for coaches, officials and volunteers.
• Increase the number of coaches to be selected for British Squads from … to … • Recruiting, developing and retaining volunteers. • Provide an annual educational calendar for coaches and volunteers.
• Create action plan for developing volunteer workforce.
• Increase the number of volunteers from … to Page 147 …
• Increase the number of officials from … to …
Outcome 4 Planning, operating • Develop an action plan with key targets. • Implement an action plan and report progress and reporting to Aberdeen City Council on a quarterly Management basis. Building and maintaining • Lead and direct in business, financial and • Implement joint operating agreement relationships with operational planning. between Aberdeen Sports Village, University partners of Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council and report on a quarterly basis.
• Implement process of quality assurance • Quality assurance. accreditation schemes, namely swiMark, swiMarkplus, and Clubcap.
• Analyse problems, resolve conflict and provide • Respond to challenges and implement solutions with clear/positive direction and focus. appropriate adjustments.
• Partnerships - contributing to strategic • Maintain strong partnership with Scottish development initiatives and communications with Swimming to drive in delivery by supporting key partners. and guiding to achieve targets.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with
affiliated clubs, local and National agencies.
• Effective Communication. • Provide regular and clear modes of communication internally and externally.
Outcome 5 Raising the profile • Lead, develop and support in gaining • Research, create and maximise marketing sponsorship, creating initiatives and promotional and promotional opportunities.
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• Branding. • Create branding for performance development and performance athletes.
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EHRIA
There are separate guidance notes to accompany this form – “Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment – the Guide.” Please use these guidance notes as you complete this form. Throughout the form, the word “ proposal ” refers to policy, Aberdeen City Council strategy, plan, pr ocedure, report or business case . This then,
embraces a range of different actions such as setting budgets, developing high level strategies and organisational practices such
as internal restructuring . Please also refer to the “Completion Terminology” at t he end of the form.
1:Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment- Essential Information
Name of Proposal: Date of Assessment:
Draft Aquatic Strategy 11 th April 2014
Service: Directorate: Page 150 Communities, Culture and Sport Education, Culture & Sport
Committee Name (Where appropriate): Date of Committee (Where appropriate):
th Culture and Sport Sub Committee 7 May 2014
Employees Who does this proposal affect? Job Applicants Please Tick a Service Users
• Members of the Public V
Other (List below)
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2: Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment- Pre-screening
Is an impact assessment required? Yes
If No, what is the evidence to
Page 151 support this decision? (Once this section is completed, please complete section 8 of the form).
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3: Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment
a- What are the aims and The main aims of the proposal is to approve and implement the strategy intended effects of this proposal?
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b- What equality data is available The draft strategy has been consulted with the disability in relation to this proposal? swimming club, Scottish Swimming affiliated clubs and key
(Please see guidance notes) partners from within the city. This process has facilitated regular opportunities for gaining feedback. As the strategy has developed, Council Officers have carried out research on good practice in other Local Authorities and consulted with
relevant Governing Bodies. The Facility Planning Model data provides evidence on the amount of water space in relation to population, the geographical location and the quality of facilities that will have a possible impact on the experience of users.
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The strategy has a positive impact as it communicates and demonstrates full inclusion to the public, and covers involvement and every level of participation in aquatic sport.
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c- List the outcomes from any consultation that relate to equalities and/or human rights issues e.g. with employees, service users, Unions or members of the public that has taken place in relation to the proposal.
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d- Financial Assessment Costs (£)
If applicable, state any relevant Implementation cost £0 cost implications or savings Page 154 expected from the proposal. Projected Savings £0
e- How does this proposal contribute to the public sector equality duty: to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good relations?
The draft strategy contributes and upholds the public sector duty. However, an action plan has been created to encourage more females to participate in aquatic sport. The following actions will
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be researched and progressed: Action Plan:
• Discuss options with partners for provision of suitable sessions for ladies only (including young teenage girls), which will cover the needs identified by some community groups for example: the Aberdeen Muslim Women Group. • Look into possible sessions at the Grammar swimming pool in alignment with the Leisure Asset Review.
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f- How does this proposal link to the Council’s Equality Outcomes?
The strategy and action plan ensures the strategy is fully inclusive for members of the public to embrace, and reflects their needs where possible.
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4: Equality Impact Assessment - Test
What impact will implementing this proposal have on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ? Protected Neutral Positive Negative Evidence of impact and if applicable, justification Characteristic: Impact: Impact: Impact: where a ‘Genuine Determining Reason’* exists Please √ Please √ Please √ *( see completion terminology) Age (People of all ages) V
Disability V (Mental, Physical, Sensory and Carers of Page 157 Disabled people)
Gender Reassignment V
Marital Status V (Marriage and Civil Partnerships)
Pregnancy and V Maternity
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Equality Impact Assessment Test:
What impact will implementing this proposal have on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ? Protected Neutral Positive Negative Evidence of impact and if applicable, justification Characteristic: Impact: Impact: Impact: where a ‘Genuine Determining Reason’* exists Please √ Please √ Please √ *( see completion terminology) Race V (All Racial Groups including
Page 158 Gypsy/Travellers)
Religion or Belief or V Non-belief
Sex V (Women and men)
Sexual Orientation V (Heterosexual, Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual)
Other V (e.g: Poverty)
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5: Human Rights Impact Assessment Test
Does this proposal have the potential to impact on an individual’s Human Rights? Evidence of impact and , if applicable, justification where the impact is proportionate
No
Article 2 of protocol 1: Right to education Evidence:
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No
Article 3: Right not to be subjected to torture, inhumane Evidence: or degrading treatment or punishment
No
Article 6: Right to a fair and public hearing Evidence:
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No
Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life, Evidence: home and correspondence
No
Article 10: Freedom of expression Evidence:
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Article 14: Right not to be subject to discrimination Evidence:
No
Other article not listed above, please state: Evidence:
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6: Assessment Rating:
Please rate the overall equality and human right assessment Amber (Please see Completion
terminology)
Reason for that rating: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk
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reduced by implementing the actions detailed within the Action
Planning section of this document.
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7: Action Planning
As a result of performing this assessment, what actions are proposed to remove or reduce any risks of adverse outcomes identified on employees, service users or other people who share characteristics protected by The Equality Act 2010 ?
Identified Risk and to whom: Recommended Actions: Responsible Completion Review Lead: Date: Date:
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• Discuss options with 25 th June 2014 Gillian Innes partners for provision of suitable
sessions for ladies only (including young teenage girls), which will cover the needs identified by some community groups for example: the Aberdeen Muslim Women Group.
• Look into possible sessions
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at the Grammar swimming pool in alignment with the Leisure Asset Review.
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8: Sign off
Completed by (Names and Gillian Innes Services) :
Checked by (Equality Check):
Signed off by (Head of Service) :
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Please send an electronic copy of your completed EHRIA - without signatures - together with the proposal document and/or committee report to:
Equalities Team Customer Service and Performance Corporate Governance Aberdeen City Council Business Hub 13 Second Floor North Marischal College Broad Street Page 164 Aberdeen AB10 1AB
Telephone 01224 523039 Email [email protected]
9: Completion Terminology:
This section will highlight where there is the obvious potential for a negative impact and subsequent risk of negative media coverage and reputational damage to the Council. Assessment Therefore, a full impact assessment is required, for example around sensitive issues Pre-screening such as marching, Gypsy/ Traveller issues, change to social care provision. Rating: It should also be completed to evidence why a full impact assessment was not required, example, there is no potential negative impact on people.
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After completing this document, rate the overall assessment as follows: Assessment Red: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that we will discriminate Rating: (direct, indirect, unintentional or otherwise) against one or more of the nine groups of people who share Protected Characteristics. It is essential that the use of the proposal be suspended until further work or assessment is performed and the discrimination is removed. Red Amber: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk of negative impact exists to one or more of the nine groups of people who share Protected Characteristics. However, a genuine determining reason may exist that could legitimise or justify the use of this proposal and further professional advice should be taken. Amber: As a result of performing this assessment, it is evident that a risk of negative
Page 165 impact exists and this risk may be removed or reduced by implementing the actions detailed within the Action Planning s ection of this document. Green: As a result of performing this proposal does not appear to have any adverse impacts on people who share Protected Characteristics and no further actions are recommended at this stage. Equality data is internal or external information that may indicate how the proposal being analysed can affect different groups of people who share the nine Protected Equality Data: Characteristics – referred to hereafter as ‘Equality Groups’.
Examples of Equality Data include: (this list is not definitive)
1: Application success rates by Equality Groups 2: Complaints by Equality Groups 3: Service usage and withdrawal of services by Equality Groups 4: Grievances or decisions upheld and dismissed by Equality Groups
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Certain discrimination may be capable of being justified on the grounds that: Genuine Determining (i) A genuine determining reason exists Reason (ii) The action is proportionate to the legitimate aims of the organisation
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Agenda Item 9
REFERRAL FROM AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF 27 FEBRUARY 2014
COMMITTEE BUSINESS STATEMENT
The Committee had before it a statement of pending and outstanding committee business, which had been prepared by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.
The Committee resolved : (i) to delete items 2 (Commissioning and Contracting Arrangements (Social Care and Wellbeing)), 3 (Sport Aberdeen Governance Arrangements) and 4 (Social Care and Wellbeing Management Structure) from the business statement; and (ii) to transfer item 5 (Aberdeen International Youth Festival) to the Culture and Sport Sub Committee.
The original decision in respect of the above was as follows: To instruct officers to report back on progress at each meeting of this committee.
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BULLETIN REPORT
Name of Committee: Culture & Sport Sub Committee
Date of Meeting: 7th May 2014
Title of Report: Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Lead Officer: Gayle Gorman
Author of Report: Gary Cameron
Summary of Purpose of Report
The Report provides a summary of the background to, and progress of, Aberdeen International Youth Festival’s (AIYF) organisational review.
Report
• The findings of the Council’s review of its external investment in culture and sport, presented to the Culture & Sport Sub Committee in January 2013, identified a series of opportunities and challenges for AIYF. While noting the positive steps that had been taken, concerns relating to the operational capacity, financial stability and business planning of the Festival were raised. It was recommended that prior to confirming the future level of support, that AIYF should be requested to undertake an organisational review to support the development of a new business plan and operating model.
• This review was undertaken by AIYF with support from officers. It incorporated an extensive consultation exercise, including independently facilitated consultation sessions, and a programme of desk research. A series of findings were established and first presented to the Board of Trustee’s in October 2013.
• Based on feedback from the Trustee’s, further research was undertaken and the final findings were presented at a ‘Board Away-Day’ held in February 2014. A series of findings and recommendations were presented however the primary focus was on the most suitable model for operating the Festival. A SWOT analysis was undertaken on various options and it was recommended that the following should be explored:
- Forming a formal partnership with, or embedding the Festival in, the University of Aberdeen (UoA) - Forming a formal partnership with, or embedding the Festival in, Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) - Embedding the Festival within a new organisation with independent charitable status
• These recommendations were further discussed and subsequently agreed at the Board of Trustee’s meeting in March 2014. Discussions with both the UoA and APA are currently underway with the aim of determining both the potential interest in, and viability of, a formal or integrated role in delivering the Festival. It is anticipated that a formal update and/or recommendations will be presented at a meeting of AIYF Board of Trustees later in 2014.
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Page 170 Agenda Item 11 BULLETIN REPORT
Culture & Sport Sub Committee Name of Committee:
7th May 2014 Date of Meeting:
Title of Report: Creative Scotland – A Shared Plan for the Arts, Screens and Creative Industries (2014 – 2024) Lead Officer: Gayle Gorman
Author of Report: Gary Cameron
Summary of Purpose of Report
To provide the Sub Committee with information on Creative Scotland’s ten year plan and how this relates to the development of arts and culture in Aberdeen.
Report
Creative Scotland is a national body with the remit to support the development of arts, screen and creative industries across the country. This includes, but is not limited to, research, advocacy and the management of related funding programmes.
On Wednesday 9 th April 2014, Creative Scotland launched a new ten year plan and renewed funding programme. This plan, titled ‘Unlocking Potential Embracing Ambition: A Shared Plan for the Arts, Screens and Creative Industries (2014 – 2024)’, presents its vision as (p.13):
We want a Scotland where everyone actively values and celebrates arts and creativity as the heartbeat for our lives and the world in which we live; which continually extends its imagination and ways of doing things; and where the arts, screen and creative industries are confident, connected and thrive.
Underpinning this vision is a series of ambitions, setting out Scotland as a country where (p.17):
• Excellence and experimentation across the arts, screen and creative industries is recognised and valued • Everyone can access and enjoy artistic and creative experiences • Places and quality of life are transformed through imagination, ambition and an understanding of the potential of creativity • Ideas are brought to life by a diverse, skilled and connected leadership and workforce • Scotland is a distinctive creative nation connected to the world.
Alongside this plan, a new funding programme incorporating the following strands has also been launched:
• Regular Funding • Artists Bursaries • Professional Development • Public Art (Sited and Research) • Quality Production • Public Engagement • Film and Television • Touring, Festivals and Arts Programming • International
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How this relates to Aberdeen
This plan and the associated funding programme are an important factor in developing arts and culture in Aberdeen. Creative Scotland have been a key supporter of particular organisations and activities in the city, including the provision of foundation and programme funding to Peacock Visual Arts, Citymoves Dance Agency and Sound, coupled with significant project and strategic funds, notably those awarded to the Port Project, Dance Amazing, Youth Arts Hub and the Place Partnership.
While Creative Scotland have been supportive, given the breadth and quality of activity taking place in the city, the level of funding awarded remains comparatively low when set against other regions across Scotland, particularly in regards to annual or multi-year awards. For example, in 2013/14, of the 126 national Foundation and Programme Funded Organisations only two were from Aberdeen, with one other cutting across the region. This equated to 1.4% of the total available budget.
The establishment of this plan and funding programme provides an opportunity for the city to build on this existing support and attract additional funding towards the development of arts and culture. It represents an opportunity for arts organisations and individual artists to actively consider how they can, alongside local priorities, deliver upon these national ambitions and which funding and support programmes could be appropriate.
The city has a significant number of high quality arts and culture organisations and talented artists and the challenge has become to ensure that the number, quality and ambition of applications being submitted to Creative Scotland reflect this. As a starting point, officers have written to each organisation currently in receipt of development or core funding from the Council requesting the opportunity to discuss plans relating to this new funding programme and to offer additional support.
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