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2009/10

June 2009

Contents Page

Purpose of the Agreement 1 Scope of the Agreement 2 Developing the Single Outcome Agreement 2 Area profile 3

National Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most 10 attractive place for doing business in Europe

National Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with 14 more and better employment opportunities for our people

National Outcome 3: We are better educated, more skilled and 17 more successful, renowned for our research and innovation

National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, 19 confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens

National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and 22 are ready to succeed

National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives 25

National Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in 29 Scottish society

National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for 32 children, young people and families at risk

National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder 35 and danger

National Outcome 10: We live in well-designed, sustainable places 41 where we are able to access the amenities and services we need

National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive 48 communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others

National Outcome 12: We value and enjoy our built and natural 51 environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations

National Outcome 13: We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive 55 national identity

National Outcome 14: We reduce the local and global 57 environmental impact of our consumption and production

National Outcome 15: Our public services are high quality, 60 continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs

Governance 63 Equality & Diversity 63 Community Engagement 66 Performance management 67 Public reporting 67

1 Purpose of the Agreement

The Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) signals the beginning of a new relationship between the Scottish Government and the wider public sector. The purpose of the Single Outcome Agreement is to identify areas for improvement and to deliver better outcomes for the people of East Lothian and Scotland, through specific commitments made by community planning partners and the Scottish Government.

Unlike many previous approaches, the SOA focuses upon outcomes (i.e. the results for / impact on the community) rather than specific processes or initiatives. Fundamentally the SOA is an agreement between the East Lothian Community Planning Partnership (ELCPP) and Scottish Government establishing what needs to be achieved, rather than how to achieve it.

The SOA is based upon commitments made in the Concordat between the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). The main principles of the Concordat include:

ƒ Shared outcomes The Concordat contains the Scottish Government’s five Strategic Objectives and fifteen National Outcomes that form the National Performance Framework. The SOA will establish the specific contribution that the Partnership will make towards achieving the National Outcomes based on the specific circumstances of East Lothian.

ƒ Mutual accountability and joint responsibility Each party to the SOA is mutually accountable for the delivery of the agreed outcomes. Being mutually accountable means that each party will jointly take responsibility for their respective contributions to the agreed outcomes. Each party will also be able to hold each other to account for the delivery of specific commitments they make to enable the delivery of the agreed outcomes.

ƒ Reduced ring fencing SOAs are supported by the consolidation of a number of previously ring- fenced revenue funding streams. Reducing the amount of ring-fenced funding – and the effort required to access such funding - will allow the Partnership more freedom in determining how outcomes are achieved.

ƒ Reduced monitoring and reporting The development of a new performance reporting system will replace the myriad of existing systems and will provide regular, timely and transparent reporting to local communities and the Scottish Government. Self-assessment will be increased across the Partnership, which will lead to more focused and proportionate external scrutiny in accordance with the recommendations of the Crerar review of scrutiny.

2 ƒ Better partnership working The process of agreeing and producing this SOA has given renewed purpose and focus to partnership working in East Lothian. The detailed discussions which shaped our various logic models have helped staff in partner agencies identify common interests, question current activity and procedures, and recognise the links between our various organisations, in particular in tackling the more difficult policy areas which tend to be cross cutting.

Scope of the Agreement

This Agreement covers all the public/voluntary services that are the responsibilities of members of the Community Planning Partnership and which the Partnership has agreed should be covered.

Parties to this Agreement confirm their commitment to fulfil legal and policy obligations upon them in relation to Community Planning, Best Value, equalities and sustainable development.

Developing the Single Outcome Agreement

East Lothian Community Planning Partnership took an inclusive approach to developing this Single Outcome Agreement. Seven Planning Groups were created to draw together the relevant partner organisations. Each Planning Group was based on the Partnership’s Core Priorities. This allowed partners to agree shared outcomes, which are contained within the SOA.

Logic models underpin each local outcome in the SOA. The logic models were developed by the Planning Groups as an integral part of each outcome. Essentially the logic models show how the outcomes will be achieved and display the practical activities and resources required from partners to reach the outcome. Hyperlinks to the relevant logic models can be found in the ‘required actions’ section of each National Outcome.

The membership of each Group can be accessed by clicking the following links:

• Children, Young People & Education • Community Safety • Enterprise & Skills • Environment • Health & Social Care • Housing & Places • Tackling Poverty

The work of the Planning Groups was co-ordinated by the East Lothian Community Planning Board. The Board includes representatives from across the public sector and also from the third / voluntary sector. During the development of the SOA the Scottish Government were also present at Board meetings in an observational capacity.

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Area Profile - the challenges for East Lothian

East Lothian Community Planning Partnership’s priorities are detailed in the Community Plan. The Core Priorities are:

ƒ Increase the supply of affordable housing ƒ Keep our environment clean and green ƒ Help build safer communities ƒ Raise educational attainment ƒ Encourage enterprise and skills ƒ Promote healthy living and social care

However, in the process of developing the SOA these priorities have been further refined. The Area Profile describes the main challenges that we face in East Lothian and our priorities to address these challenges.

East Lothian offers a very appealing quality of life. From the numerous beaches to the fertile arable land and the Lammermuir Hills, East Lothian’s countryside is among the most attractive in Scotland. Sites of historic, natural and cultural interest, renowned golf courses and opportunities for enjoying outdoor pursuits are abundant. Good transport links add to the attraction by offering residents and visitors easy access to employment and amenities in Edinburgh and central Scotland.

East Lothian’s location offers a natural advantage that Partners are keen to nurture and protect; therefore ‘Protecting and enhancing the environment’ is a priority for the Community Planning Partnership.

Residents also enjoy comparatively low crime levels, better health, higher levels of income and higher qualifications than the average Scot. However, the desirability of East Lothian as a place to live brings with it a rapidly growing population. One of the key challenges for the Partnership is managing the increased demands on infrastructure and services brought by a growing population. ‘Encouraging stronger and more vibrant communities’ will be a priority as communities themselves adapt to population growth.

Population projections for Scotland as a whole forecast a growth in population of approximately 5% between 2006 and 2031. Over the same period the population of East Lothian is predicted to grow by around 21.2%. 15% of this growth is expected to be due to migration into the area rather than from natural change (i.e. births and deaths). East Lothian is predicted to have the third highest level of population growth in Scotland.

High population growth places extra demands upon infrastructure and housing. Scarcity of affordable housing is one of the most significant problems threatening sustainable growth in East Lothian. House prices remain among the highest in Scotland despite the economic downturn. Many people earning more modest incomes and working in key services or sectors cannot now afford housing.

4 Such a scarcity of affordable housing has the potential to create labour market shortages and threatens community cohesion by making it difficult to maintain family and community networks. High housing costs also increase debt and the burden on public services, being, for example, a major contributor to homelessness. ‘Ensuring that everybody in East Lothian has access to affordable housing’ remains a priority.

Much of East Lothian’s housing market is part of a wider area known as the ‘Edinburgh City Region’. The City Region reflects the reality that economic and functional linkages transcend Local Authority boundaries. Much of East Lothian’s growth and development in recent years can be understood in the context of the City Region and the success of Edinburgh’s economy. Indications of the area’s role within the City Region include the high proportion of the population that commute into Edinburgh for employment, the development of good east-west transport links and the proportion of the population concentrated in the west of the area.

While being part of a successful City Region undoubtedly confers benefits for East Lothian, it is not without problems. Becoming a dormitory for Edinburgh would jeopardise the viability of local services and reduce the vibrancy of East Lothian’s communities. Defining a role for East Lothian that both recognises the realities of the City Region and helps to diversify the local economy is vital for sustainable growth. ‘Encouraging enterprise, with a focus on small businesses, tourism, and local food production’ will strengthen the economy while not compromising East Lothian’s identity.

Jobs density is particularly low in East Lothian at 0.67 jobs for every person of working age compared to 0.91 for Scotland as a whole (in 2006). Low jobs density is a reflection of the number of people who commute to Edinburgh for employment. More than 40% of the people in western parts of the area commute out of East Lothian. There is huge unexploited potential of retaining many of the professionals who currently travel outside the County for work by providing quality office space in or near our town centres. This, in turn, will provide added revenues that can reverse declines in town centre retail business and move it further towards the kind of recreational shopping that characterises success.

Despite East Lothian’s overall prosperity, inequality remains a problem. The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) shows that East Lothian is one of the least deprived areas of Scotland although areas of Prestonpans, Tranent and Musselburgh are within the most deprived 30% of data zones in Scotland. This inequality is borne out by measures relating to health, education and employment, which are also worse in these parts of the county than in other areas.

There are also large numbers of East Lothian citizens who do not feature on SIMD maps but who nevertheless live in difficult circumstances. For example, over 9000 people (almost 10%) are “income deprived”. These numbers are expected to rise given the current economic recession.

5 Income is not the only dimension of inequality. Some inequality is related more to gender, sexuality and ethnicity, and services also need to think about how access by these groups can also be improved. Particular attention needs to be paid to ensuring that people living in less accessible parts of the area are not unduly disadvantaged by their circumstances.

Male life expectancy varies by almost ten years between the most affluent and the most deprived areas of the county. This highlights that although we are living longer healthier lives, some groups in the community are not benefiting equally well from improvements in health. Inequality in health is created by a multiplicity of factors, but is strongly related to income and educational attainment. Access to services, information and resources need to be provided for people from lower income groups to allow them to live a healthy lifestyle.

In terms of demographic profile, the proportion of the East Lothian population who are of working age is significantly lower than the Scottish average, whilst those aged 0-15 years and 65+ make up significantly higher proportions than average. Alongside this, East Lothian has a higher percentage of lone pensioner households. The higher number of those aged 65 years and over will require a range of specific services in order to meet their health needs. ‘Promoting healthier, more active and independent lives’ therefore remains a priority, although ‘Addressing inequality, with a focus on tackling poverty and health inequalities, especially in the west of the area’ has also become increasingly important.

The coloured areas represent the lowest 30% of datazones within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006. The yellow represents areas that are more deprived (within the lowest 20%).

6 Crime rates are generally low in East Lothian. However, incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent in the deprived areas and in our town centres. Crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour potentially undermines the community cohesion that is so important to quality of life in East Lothian. ‘Building safer communities’ will therefore remain a priority in spite of the relative safety of East Lothian in comparison to other areas.

The number of road accidents per million vehicle kilometres in East Lothian is declining and is lower than the Scottish average. Road accidents, however, remain a significant cause of premature death in East Lothian. There are still a number of issues that cause particular concern, these include young / inexperienced drivers, recreational motorcyclists and single vehicle accidents on rural roads.

‘Ensuring that our children and young people have the best start in life’ underpins the achievement of all of our priorities. Although educational attainment is relatively good in East Lothian, inequalities still exist that closely reflect levels of deprivation. Differences also exist between the attainment of looked after children and others, which need to be reduced.

Wider Challenges

The preceding section identified a number of significant challenges specific to East Lothian. There are however wider pressures, challenges and threats which have an impact on the East Lothian community.

This Single Outcome Agreement is a start in moving towards a more sustainable future for East Lothian, through recognising that we live in an interdependent world where climate change, globalisation and inequality are serious challenges to the ways we live our lives. The Community Planning Partners acknowledge their own responsibilities and are committed to working with East Lothian’s communities to develop a new vision for a more sustainable East Lothian.

There is a growing recognition that our consumer focussed demands on resources and dependency on fossil fuels are at the heart of these challenges. There are also difficulties in balancing limited public finances with improved health and well-being outcomes and local economy improvements. All this fundamentally questions how we value what is important to us now and in the future.

We need to develop resilience locally (as organisations and as individuals) to meet these challenges and promote the well being of all our communities, so that we all realise our potential and improve our quality of life while respecting and supporting others: doing this in ways which create wealth responsibly and, through innovation, moving towards a more localised economy, while conserving finite resources and protecting and enhancing the world’s ecosystems.

7 This is hugely challenging. It is also a real opportunity for communities to come together across East Lothian and link with others across the world, to build a way of life that is not only sustainable but is potentially much more creative and satisfying. This will be our contribution to creating the right balance between local, national and global economies, which will help to increase individual well-being, reduce inequalities and promote environmental sustainability.

In many ways, the general theme of Sustainability applies to each National Outcome, and touches on the way we in Scotland live our lives and organise our society.

In addition, the last 12 months have seen a major downturn in the global economy. This has already manifested itself locally, or is expected to do so shortly, with

ƒ Rising unemployment (The Financial Services sector is a major feature of the South East Scotland economy) ƒ Rising levels of indebtedness, and fuel poverty ƒ Increasing demand on public services which support vulnerable people (e.g. debt advice, homelessness, welfare rights) ƒ Likely reduction in leisure activity and healthy dietary options, exacerbated by likely increased use of alcohol and drugs ƒ Higher levels of personal stress (and relationship breakdown), and a general decline in well-being ƒ Likely increase in crime.

The evidence shows that the impact of an economic downturn is felt most severely by those who are vulnerable and excluded within society, which can lead to an increase in inequalities. The focus of the Fairer Scotland Fund - to address aspects of employability and health inequalities - will create a firm foundation for action but this also will require further long- term commitment from partners.

It is therefore crucial that over the coming months the necessary mitigating actions are identified through the Community Planning Partnership, recognizing the cross-cutting impact of recession and the need for collective commitment to address this locally. The SOA offers the opportunity to look collectively at how we support communities locally to better avoid negative impacts or to assist in getting people back into employment or maintaining a good level of well-being.

Allied to this, after a decade of unprecedented growth in public expenditure, it is clear that the UK is about to enter a period of fiscal constraint, which will undoubtedly have a major impact on service delivery. This may have a further impact on our ambitious and necessary capital building programmes as, for example, site receipts for land disposals reduce. Actions may be required to manage this reduction, as this will in turn have an effect on what we can and cannot build or commission. This will be reviewed on an ongoing basis between partnerships and annually at the point of reviewing the SOA.

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East Lothian Community Planning Partnership priorities

The following table displays how the priorities drawn from the area profile relate to the local outcomes contained within the SOA.

Partnership Priorities Relevant Local Outcomes National Pages Outcome Encouraging enterprise, Enable business start up, development and growth through supported and sustainable 1 12 with a focus on small economic development businesses, tourism, and Increased visitor numbers, visitor spend and economic activity in East Lothian by 1 13 local food production positioning East Lothian as a place to visit within local, regional, national and global tourism markets Individuals are equipped with appropriate skills to secure & retain employment, to progress 2, 3 15, onto more rewarding jobs and to lead satisfying lives 18, 21 Ensuring that our children All young people fulfil their potential 3 18, 20 and young people have All children in East Lothian will get a better start in life 5 23 the best start in life The needs of children and families will be met at the earliest identified point 5, 8 24, 33 Children and young people at risk are protected and have improved life chances through 8 33 appropriate intervention and support The most vulnerable children's needs are met through receiving high quality support and 8 34 where appropriate care Promoting healthier, more In East Lothian we will live healthier, more active and independent lives 6 26 active, and independent lives

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Addressing inequality, with We have reduced the gap in health inequalities within East Lothian 7, 8 30, a focus on tackling poverty 34 and health inequalities, Fewer people will fall into unmanageable debt 7 31 especially in the west of the area Fewer people will be affected by Hate Crime 9 39 Fewer people will be affected by domestic abuse 9 39 Adults in East Lothian will have the core and life skills, knowledge and confidence to make 11 49 decisions in their lives Residents of East Lothian are confident and responsible with a positive sense of wellbeing 11 50 Building safer communities Fewer people in East Lothian will be the victim or cause of crime or anti-social behaviour 9 37 Everyone living in, working in or visiting East Lothian will be safer 9 38 East Lothian roads will be safer for all road users 9 39 Ensuring that everybody in People in housing need have access to an appropriate type, tenure and standard of housing 10 45 East Lothian has access to and are prevented from becoming homeless affordable housing Protecting and enhancing East Lothian has a well-maintained built and historic environment, where new development 10 46 the environment is well-designed and reflects and reinforces distinctive individual place identity East Lothian has an attractive and healthy environment with a rich diversity of wildlife, 12 53 habitats and distinctive historic built environments, which enhances peoples’ lives East Lothian will be a less resource intensive, oil dependent county, by reducing its 14 58 ecological and carbon footprints by 80% by 2050 Encouraging stronger and East Lothian has well connected communities with increased use of sustainable transport 10 43 more vibrant communities modes East Lothian’s towns and villages are sustainable, thriving places with good access to 10 45 services and amenities East Lothian and Scotland’s culture and diversity is recognised and celebrated 13 56 Effective and efficient services are delivered, which are valued by the people of East 15 60 Lothian

National Outcome 1 10

National Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe Local Context

The global economy is experiencing difficult economic conditions at the present time with forecasts of continued economic gloom for the short- term at least. This impacts on East Lothian as banks place limits on borrowing for business bringing increased demand for loans and advice on other forms of finance. Also, the market for some goods and services has changed, both positively and negatively. Tourism is the county’s largest sector and the current exchange rates (dollar/Euro) coupled with threat of or actual redundancy means that holidaying in the UK becomes increasingly attractive. The national and local Homecoming 2009 events support this trend.

Employment by workplace size, 2007 100% Small and medium-sized companies dominate East Lothian’s business base with 84% 90% 16 200 or more of businesses employing less than 10 people. These small-businesses employ 27% of 33 31 80% 38 employees the total workforce in East Lothian, which is much higher than the average for Scotland and the Edinburgh & Lothians region (see chart to the left). Evidence of 70% 27 50-199 employees specialisation is found in construction, tourism, health & social work, social & 60% 24 personal services, agriculture/food, public administration & education, construction 24 11-49 50% 25 and energy. In order to accommodate growth of existing businesses and encourage 30 employees 40% new investments, the Council has allocated 40 hectares of land in the Local Plan for 1-10 30% 25 24 22 employees business use. 20% 28 10% 16 18 21 East Lothian’s tourism offering is diverse and attractive to visitors, predominantly 0% day-trippers from across central Scotland, and the area is in competition with other East Edinburgh Scotland Great parts of Scotland, the Lothian & Lothians Britain UK and with continental Europe for the golfing visitor. Awareness of the advantages of East Lothian as a destination requires to be improved in partnership with the tourism industry so enabling the economic impacts of tourism to be realised.

With 47% of the workforce commuting outwith the county, mainly into Edinburgh, for employment, the City Region plays a considerable role in providing employment, often well-paid, as well as visitors, whether day or city break excursionists. Excellent road and rail links into Edinburgh support this trend. However, poorer transport connections across the county impede business, employee and visitor movement as well as reducing options for young people, especially those seeking further or higher education and employment.

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Whilst out-commuting provides residents with employment, it also causes town centres and their retail outlets to suffer from expenditure “leakage”. Furthermore larger employers in Edinburgh may well be attractive to East Lothian residents, with better employment conditions than offered by local businesses.

The relocation of Queen Margaret University from Edinburgh to Musselburgh in 2007 gave East Lothian a higher education facility, the only local authority in the Lothians outwith the City of Edinburgh to host a university. QMU specialises in Business & Enterprise, Media Culture & Communication, Health, Social Sciences, Production Drama & Performance. In 2008 East Lothian Council and QMU signed a Partnership Agreement highlighting areas of joint activity with one of these being business development, namely providing access to university (staff and student) expertise for local small and medium-sized enterprises. The number of such projects is expected to increase as awareness of the university grows.

The area has seen strong population growth for over 20 years, and this is projected to continue, although this projection may be affected by the economic downturn.

On this basis, a major challenge for East Lothian is in providing an attractive environment for business, ensuring that new start-ups survive, and expanding businesses prosper.

These economic circumstances determine the following priorities for the partners in delivering specific economic development initiatives

• Tourism and Event development • Golf – to attract range of visitors to over 20 quality golf courses with accommodation of all types available • Small business infrastructure – to retain economic activity and discourage out-commuting • Marketing of local produce – the East Lothian Food & Drink brand brings together hospitality businesses and producers to retain and encourage local spend • Specialist retail initiatives – to support local retail businesses through enhancing offering to locals (essential and discretionary expenditure) and visitors • Accommodating business growth and attracting new investments

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Business logic model Tourism logic model Council has signed up to STEAM model that will provide local tourism data to inform policy and priorities

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

National Outcome 1 12

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s Enable business Business Gateway starts 160 (2008-09) 160-200 per Constant 160-200 start up, annum, dependent per annum development and (Annual / East Lothian Council) on economic growth through climate supported and No. of Business Gateway starts To be developed 60% 70% sustainable surviving after 18 months economic development (Annual / East Lothian Council) Number of new VAT registered 7.8% as proportion of stock (2007) Improve year on Improve in businesses as a % of total stock year relation to Scottish average (10.3%) (Annual / NOMIS) Number of bank accounts opened for East Lothian Scotland Scottish trend Remain constant Remain consistent new businesses per 10,000 60 or improve with Scottish population (figures for 08 based on 50 average 07 population estimates) 40

30 (Quarterly / Committee of Scottish Clearing Bankers) 20 10 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

2008: 42 per 10,000 Number of businesses participating 219 Remain constant 219 in Business Development activities 1 or improve

(Annual / East Lothian Council) Annual number of jobs safeguarded/ 40 / 180 Remain constant 40 / 180 created by business development or improve activities

(Annual / East Lothian Council)

1 East Lothian Council Economic Development Division leads on a number of sectoral growth initiatives that provide the opportunity for company participation. Also the specialist Business Growth Adviser can give an assessment of growth potential to businesses and work with companies segmented as having high growth potential to support them into the Scottish Enterprise growth pipeline. Enterprises that are expected to achieve sales growth of £400K over 3 years can be considered for referral into the Growth Pipeline to Scottish Enterprise. If successful, additional business development support can be provided to achieve this growth. Nineteen (as at 31st March 2009) businesses in East Lothian are currently account managed with an annual target for Business Gateway to refer 8 additional businesses annually into the growth pipeline.

National Outcome 1 13

No of businesses referred to Scot 8 Remain constant 8 Enterprise growth pipeline or improve

(Annual / East Lothian Council) Increased visitor Accommodation occupancy levels To be developed Improve year-on- Exceed the numbers, visitor year Scottish average spend and Number of visitors To be developed Improve by 2% Exceed the economic activity year-on-year Scottish average in East Lothian by positioning East Lothian as a place to visit within local, regional, national and global tourism markets

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National Outcome (2) We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people Local Context

Although East Lothian has relatively high economic activity and employment rates, the economic downturn has seen an increase in unemployment figures from summer 2008, generally focused on western post-industrial towns. The average wage within East Lothian businesses tends to be lower than the Scottish average whilst the resident-based wage is higher.

Also, the number of young people moving from school into education, employment or training has improved steadily but not significantly and the economic downturn may mean fewer employment prospects and increased competition for openings.

The challenge for partners is ensuring that East Lothian working-age residents are equipped with the skills needed to find, secure and maintain employment, recognising that quality of life is often determined by economic circumstances. Businesses recognise the benefits of training staff supported by vocational training opportunities but this is not seen as a priority during an economic downturn due to resource commitments.

Jobs in East Lothian can be poorly paid or seasonal in nature with Employment by occupation, June 2008 limited opportunities for career advancement. This has an impact on whether employment offers a sustainable route out of poverty for local Elementary occupations people. The ability of young people to gain employment will be Process, plant and machine operatives important to ensure that child poverty is not a reality in East Lothian. Sales and customer service Scotland East Lothian Whilst East Lothian has a predominantly white-collar workforce, this Personal service group is likely to be affected by current economic circumstances with Skilled trades the financial sector likely to be badly hit. Administrative and secretarial

Associate professional and technical Partners’ priorities: • Increased proportion of school-leavers in positive destinations Professional occupations • Provide range of options for those made redundant Managers and senior officials • Increase sustainable business start-up rate • Develop new learning initiatives in context of East Lothian 0 2 4 6 8 1012141618 Learning Partnership and external agencies

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Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Skills logic model Access to employment logic model

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / target/s to timescale/s source) 2010-11 Individuals are Increased proportion of High schools: - Increase the equipped with school leavers in 2007-08 Dunbar Knox M’burgh N. Preston Ross proportion of appropriate positive and sustained Berwick Lodge school skills to secure destinations HE 31% 43% 25% 47% 20% 24% leavers in & retain FE 24% 15% 23% 12% 22% 17% positive and employment, to (Annual / % / Scottish Training 1% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3% sustained progress onto Government) Employment 29% 26% 31% 29% 38% 31% destinations more rewarding Voluntary 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% (further / work jobs and to lead higher Unemployed 11% 11% 14% 8% 14% 19% satisfying lives seeking education / Unemployed 3% 1% 2% 2% 3% 3% employment not seeking / training) Not known 0% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% All positive 86% 86% 82% 89% 82% 78% destinations

Year 03-4 04-5 05-6 06-7 07-8 All positive destinations 81% 80.1% 80.8% 84.3% 83.5%

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Qualifications % of the population qualified to NVQ (SVQ) 4 (degree level) 35% Remain above or higher (Dec 07) the Scottish (Annual / % / NOMIS) Dec 2005 Dec 2006 Dec 2007 average EL 31.1 34.9 34 Scotland 30.6 32.3 33.2

% of the population qualified to NVQ (SVQ) 3 or higher 55% Remain above Dec 2005 Dec 2006 Dec 2007 the Scottish EL 51.6 54.0 52.7 average Scotland 50.4 51.4 51.7

% of the population with no qualifications Dec 2005 Dec 2006 Dec 2007 9.5% Reduce & EL 10.9 11.1 10.7 remain below the Scottish Scotland 14.7 13.6 13.5 average

Number of new learners 140 – 2006/07 Increase year - participating in Adult 147 – 2007/08 on year Numeracy & Literacy and ESOL provision

(Quarterly / Council) No of participants in 16 annually Maintain and Meet demand Options and Choices and increase other programmes to provision if enable return to work demand is demonstrated (East Lothian Council) No of participants in job- 25.4% of employees (29.1% in SE, 30.1% in Scotland) Increase to Achieve related training in previous Scottish Scottish 13 weeks average, year average (NOMIS) on year % of working age people in 82.4% Maintain in Exceed employment relation to Scottish Scottish levels average (NOMIS) (80%)

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National Outcome (3) We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation Local Context

East Lothian has an estimated total population of 94,440, which is Qualifications held by the working age population, December 2006 predicted to rise significantly in the next decade. The East Lothian NVQ 4+ Scotland Learning Partnership has found that deprivation is a barrier to education (see ‘Building a Learning Culture in East Lothian’). Learning is not East Lothian NVQ 3+ equally accessed by all sectors of the community and there are still NVQ 2+ deprived groups and individuals who are prevented from realising their full potential. NVQ 1+ Employers have reported skills shortages at all levels, particularly soft No qualifications skills amongst young people and the long term unemployed. This 0 102030405060708090anecdotal evidence is backed up by Futureskills Scotland research at a national level.

However, the working age population of East Lothian are more highly qualified than the Scottish average. 53.5% of working age people in East Lothian are qualified to NVQ3 or higher while only 11% of working age people have no formal qualifications. The proportion of the workforce with no qualifications is similar to the Scottish average and falling. More school leavers are entering higher education than the Scottish average, although a higher proportion also becomes unemployed upon leaving school.

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Education Service Improvement Framework

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2006/07 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s Individuals are equipped See National Outcome 2 with appropriate skills to secure & retain employment, to progress onto more rewarding jobs and to lead satisfying lives

All young people fulfil See National Outcome 4 their potential

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National Outcome (4) Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens Local Context

Both attainment and achievement are critical to the Integrated Children’s Services Plan. Continuous improvement in SQA Examinations coupled with a wide variety of other school activities is necessary to enable all children and young people to have the best start in their life after school.

The levels of attainment in SQA examinations continues to be a key challenge in that this has a direct impact on the life chances of all young people in East Lothian. Schools make a major contribution in this regard and attainment levels throughout the County have continued to improve over the years.

School leaver destinations, 2003-2007 There are still too many young people leaving School in East Lothian who do not immediately go into further or higher education, training or 100 Unknown employment. Creating more chances and more choices for this group 90 of young people is also a key challenge 80 Unemployed not seeking work 70 Amongst some of East Lothian’s more deprived community a ‘poverty of 60 Unemployed seeking work ambition’ leads our young people to believe that they have no choices 50 at all. This poverty is self-sustaining and we need to invest in building 40 Employment the confidence, and empowerment of young people to break this cycle 30 of poverty. 20 Training 10 Wider achievement is recognised as key to successful learning and the Further education 0 role of cultural and sporting activities is an important factor in achieving educational outcomes. The East Lothian Cultural Strategy and the East Higher education Lothian Sport Strategy pay particular attention to supporting the needs

2002-03 2004-05 2006-07 and interests of young people to achieve success by increasing confidence and skills through participation in cultural activity and sport within local communities as well as through schools.

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Educational attainment logic model Education Service Improvement Framework East Lothian Cultural Strategy East Lothian Sport Strategy Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / 2010-11 timescale/s source) All young people 3 year average tariff 2004 – 2006 64.1 Close the gap fulfil their scores of lowest attaining 2005 – 2007 65.4 between the potential 20% of S4 pupils using 2006 – 2008 70.2 attainment of the post appeals data lowest attaining 20% of pupils and their (Annual / East Lothian Council) peers % of young people All children and achieving Level B in Reading 05/06 06/07 07/08 young people will Reading by the end of P4, Combined % of P3, 4, 80.9 81.3 81.7 85% 2009/10 achieve Level B in Level D by the end of P7 6 & 7 meeting or Reading by the end and level E by the end of exceeding the of P4, Level D by the S2 appropriate level for end of P7 and level E their age by the end of S2 (Annual / % / East Lothian % achieving level E 69.6 69.6 66.8 75% 2009/10 unless they have Council) the end of S2 severe and complex needs or a specific learning need in which case individual targets are set % of young people All children will have achieving Level B by the Maths 05/06 06/07 07/08 achieved Level B by end of P4 in maths; Level Combined % of P3, 4, 80.5 81.8 81.5 85% 2009/10 the end of P4 in D by the end of P7 and 6 & 7 meeting or maths; Level D by level E by the end of S2 exceeding the the end of P7 and appropriate level for level E by the end of (Annual / % / East Lothian their age S2 unless they have Council) % achieving level E 58.6 63.5 58.1 70% 2009/10 severe and complex the end of S2 needs or a specific learning need in which case individual targets are set

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Performance at end of S4 05/06 06/07 07/08 (Annual / % / Scottish 5+ awards at SCQF 94% 93% 93% 94% 2009/10 Government) Level 3 or better 5+ awards at SCQF 82% 79% 81% 83% 2009/10 Level 4 or better 5+ awards at SCQF 41% 38% 38% 41% 2009/10 Level 5 or better

% pupils agreeing that 2008/9 Increase the ‘My school recognises my P6 84.9% proportion of pupils achievements in and out S2 51.1% agreeing with this of school.’ statement Individuals are See National Outcome 2 equipped with appropriate skills to secure & retain employment, to progress onto more rewarding jobs and to lead satisfying lives

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National Outcome (5) Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed Local Context The health data regarding children in East Lothian is, in the main, very positive, which includes breastfeeding rates well above the Scottish average and a similar situation with regards child dental health in primary 1. However, inequality is again evident at this early stage in that breastfeeding rates in the more deprived communities are almost half that of the East Lothian average and dental hospital admission are significantly higher. The levels of child obesity in primary 1 are slightly higher than the Scottish average but not significantly.

East Lothian has been included as an Equally Well test site focusing on reducing health inequality on the early years of life. The East Lothian test site will focus on the communities of Prestonpans, Musselburgh East & Tranent, which have significantly poorer health outcomes than is average for East Lothian. The rationale for the test site is 'Breaking the Cycle', referring to the need to prevent the risk of disadvantage Population projections 2006-2031, people aged 0-15 in health outcomes being passed 22 940 East Lothian from one generation to the next. The aim is to improve existing and/or develop 21 920 new service pathways for addressing health inequality in the early years, and to Scotland develop the engagement of the target communities in improving the health of their 20 900 youngest members. Four broad outcome areas have been identified for the ‘Test Site’, Community Engagement; Improving Support for Parents & Carers; Improving 19 880 Support for Families and Creating Child Friendly Environments. The test site within 18 860 East Lothian supports the Early Years Framework that has recently been produced

17 840 Scotland (thousands)

by Scottish Government and CoSLA. East Lothian (thousands) 16 820 In East Lothian, the Staged Assessment and Intervention (SA&I) Guidelines provide 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 the assessment and planning framework used by all services working with children with additional support needs. Social workers work mainly with the most complex cases at stage 3. Education and health focus their efforts primarily at stages 1 and 2. So a school, for example, is providing education to all children, but will be providing additional targeted support to some, as well as working alongside social work and other services to support those with the most complex needs.

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes Better start in life Logic Model GIRFEC Group Early Intervention Logic Model Homelessness Strategy Integrated Children’s Services Plan Parenting Strategy Early Years Planning Group CAMHS Health Improvement Fund Action Plan Early Years Framework Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s All children in East Increased proportion of 2007-08 – 32.6% 35% Continue to Lothian will get a better newborn children exclusively increase start in life breastfed at 6 -8 weeks

(CHSP-PS, ISD Scotland - Annual) Reduced obesity levels 2007-08 – 7.5% 7% Continue to reduce among children in P1

(CHSP, ISD Scotland - Biannual) Reduced pregnancies in 2004-06 – 6.8/1,000 6.4/1,000 Continue to reduce under 16 year olds

(ISD Scotland - Annual) Increased percentage of 3-5 2007-08 – 77.7% 80% Continue to year olds registered with a increase dentist

(MIDAS, ISD Scotland - Annual) Increased opportunity for Baseline being agreed Target to be agreed involving children and young people

(East Lothian Council - Annual) Improved outcomes for December 2008 looked after children (LAC) % of children with 3 or more 12.3% 10% Reduce (East Lothian Council) placement moves % attaining at least one 71.4% 75% Increase SCQF Level 3 % attaining at least SCQF 47.6% 50% Increase Level 3 in English and Maths % of young people receiving 6% 5% Reduce After Care services known to be homeless

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Children appropriately Baseline information being collected 100% assessed at Stage 2

(East Lothian Council) Increase the number of Increase Increase positive inspection reports January 2007 - 89% for pre-school centres

All children and young 100% 100% Continue to people referred to the LAC maintain Health team will have a nurse health assessment within 4-6 weeks

(East Lothian Council) All young people who are 2008 - 9 weeks 6 weeks Continue to accepted for CAMHS maintain assessment are seen within 6 weeks of referral

(NHS Lothian - Annual) The needs of children and Number of stage 2 meetings 2008 – 34 children referred Increase families will be met at the for 0-5s earliest identified point (EYCAT referrals) Training participation figures 41 health professionals have attended Increase for SAI/lead professionals child protection training, which included from staff with an input on the Lead Professional role. responsibilities for 0-5s Of these 21 were health visitors and 7 were midwives (so 28 in total who (East Lothian Council) potentially could have Lead professional responsibility for under 5's). Increase the number of January 2007 - 89% Increase positive inspection reports for pre-school centres

National Outcome 6 25 National Outcome (6) We live longer, healthier lives Local Context

In general, the health of the population in East Lothian is very good, with male (75.8 years) and female (80.3) life expectancy is significantly higher than the Scottish average, and has been rising steadily over time. The mortality rates from all causes and heart disease (under 75s) are at lower levels than the Scottish average. However, male life expectancy varies by almost ten years between the most affluent and the most deprived areas of the county. This highlights that although we are living longer healthier lives, some groups in the community are not benefiting equally well from improvements in health.

With regards the demographics in East Lothian, the working age population is significantly lower than the Scottish average, whilst those aged 0-15 years and 65+ are significantly higher than average. Alongside this, East Lothian has a higher percentage of lone pensioner households. There is significant growth in the numbers of older people - defined as people aged 65 and over. This trend is set to continue. Between 2008 and 2020 the number of older people living in the county will increase by 29% (from 16,973 in 2008, to 21,830 in 2020) thus increasing demand for and expectations of services. There will be particularly large rises in the numbers of older people aged 75-84 (an increase of 22% from 5,874 in 2008, to 7,396 in 2020), and aged 85 and over (an increase of 46% from 2,102 in 2008 to 3,077 by 2020).

There are approximately 12,500 unpaid carers in East Lothian who make an essential contribution to the health of those they look after and who may need support to continue in their caring role. The demand for services to support people to remain well and integrated into their communities will increase. Currently 34% of older people needing services are supported to live independently, there will be a shift in the balance of care until at least 40% of older people needing services will be supported at home. In East Lothian in 2008, the number of people of all ages with known dementia is 844, of which 44% require help. 13% of people with known dementia live alone. By 2020 the number of older carers in East Lothian is predicted to rise to approximately 6,000.

In terms of substance use, 20.8% of adults smoke, compared to 23.2% in Scotland as a whole. Within the area, 15.8% of mothers smoke during pregnancy, which is significantly lower than the rate of 24.3% in Scotland as a whole. Inequality is again evident in that our more deprived communities have smoking rates amongst pregnant mothers of over 30%. Over the previous five years, there have been 93 alcohol related deaths and the proportion of the population hospitalized for alcohol related and attributable causes are lower than the Scottish average. The number of patients prescribed drugs for anxiety, depression or psychosis is slightly higher than the Scottish average, however the rate of psychiatric hospital patients is significantly lower than in Scotland as a whole.

‘The Same as You?’ document suggests that 20 people in every 1,000 in the UK have a mild or moderate learning disability and 3-4 people in every 1,000 have a severe or profound disability. In East Lothian there 422 adults (16 years +) with a learning disability known to services. Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Health Improvement Logic Model Joint Health Improvement Plan Local Housing Strategy Health Inequalities Logic Model Curriculum For Excellence Fuel Poverty Strategy Early Intervention Logic Model DAAT Strategy Older People's Strategy Choose Life Action Plan Partnership in Practice Agreement East Lothian Carer’s Strategy NHS Lothian Smoking Strategy Joint Lothian Learning Disability Strategy The same As You?

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Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

The partners have worked hard to achieve national targets on delayed discharge in a difficult environment. As we implement our Older People's Strategy, we will create an integrated network of jointly funded and managed health and social care services, that will allow us to maintain this achievement.

We are currently working with the Scottish Government to plan the transformation of services and funding frameworks, as part of the process of implementing the strategy, and request the continuing support of the Government's Joint Improvement Team in this work.

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s In East Lothian we Suicide rates per 100,000 population 1998-02 - 10.7 20% reduction on Continue to reduce will live healthier, 2003-07 - 10.4 2002 more active and (GROS/ScotPHO - Annual) 8.56/100,000 independent lives Prescribed drugs for anxiety, depression and 2007-08 – 34.2 Reduce by 10% Continue to reduce psychosis (DDD’s per capita) (ISD Scotland - Annual) Readmissions within 1 year of psychiatric 2006-07 - 41 Reduce by 10% Continue to reduce hospital admission of more than 7 days

(ISD Scotland - Annual) Average Score of adults on Warwick – 2006 – 51.05 Increase Continue to Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale increase Scottish baseline - will be included in (Well, what do you think? – Annual) 2008 Scottish Health Survey Smoking rates 2005-06 - 20.8% 20% Continue to reduce

(Scot Household Survey - Annual) Increased number of adults achieving 2003: Males - 46% Continue to recommended levels of physical activity Males - 44% Females - 35% increase Females - 33% (Scottish Health Survey - Annual) (Scottish baseline) % of older people with intensive needs 2007-08 – 33.6% 37% 40% by 2012 receiving services at home

(ISD Scotland - Annual)

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Increased percentage of community care New local measure – baseline service users feeling safe in their own homes to be collected

(East Lothian Council - Annual) No of delayed discharge patients waiting over 6 weeks 2007-8 – 0 0 0

(NHSL DD Census - Monthly) No of delayed discharge patients of 3 days and over within a short-stay setting 2007-08 – 0 0 0

(NHSL DD Census - Monthly) Number of carers assessments completed 08/09 = 22 per month Increase All carers identified (average per month over a 12 month period) are offered a carers assessment (Adult Social Care Stats) Increased percentage of carer assessments New local measure - no completed to national standard baseline

(East Lothian Council - Annual) Reduce proportion of people aged 65+ 2007-08 – 47.9/1,000 32.8/1,000 Continue to reduce admitted as emergency inpatient 2+ times in a single year

(ISD Scotland - Annual) % of service users and carers satisfied with 06/07 SWIA inspection Increase Continuous their involvement in the design of the health • User satisfaction 71% improvement and social care service they receive • Carer satisfaction 79%

(SWIA) % community care service users feeling safer 06/07 SWIA inspection 77% Increase Continuous improvement (SWIA) % carers who feel valued and supported 06/07 SWIA inspection 60% Increase Continuous improvement (SWIA)

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% of assessments meeting locally developed Increase Continuous quality standards improvement • Carer assessments • Baseline to be developed • User single shared assessments • 07/08 = 80%

(East Lothian Council – Annual) No of people receiving different forms of self 2006/07 39 people receiving Able to meet every Continue to directed support e.g. direct payments, direct payments request for self- increase as individualised budgets directed support appropriate to demand (East Lothian Council – Annual) Alcohol related hospital admissions 2006/07 – 638/100,000 Reduce rate of Continue to reduce 2007/08 – 701/100,000 increase (ISD Scotland - Annual) Drug related hospital admissions 2006/07 – 62/100,000 Reduce rate of Continue to reduce 2007/08 – 61/100,000 increase (ISD Scotland - Annual) Prevalence of alcohol use by 13 and 15 yr 2006 Continue to reduce olds 13yr olds – 63% 13yr olds – 60% 15yr olds – 87% 15yr olds - 85% (SALSUS – Biannual) Fewer people will See National Outcome 9 be affected by domestic abuse We have improved See National Outcome 8 the life chances for children, young people and families at risk

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National Outcome (7) We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society Local Context

Whist it is clear that, generally speaking, the health of East Lothian residents is very positive, evidence of inequality in health outcomes is apparent. In East Lothian, there is 1 datazone in the lowest 15% of areas of multiple deprivation based on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2006 and a further 2 datazones within the lowest 20%.

In reviewing health data for people living within these 3 datazones, the following has been identified. - Hospital admission rates for drug misuse are significantly higher than the East Lothian rate - Hospital admission rates for alcohol misuse are almost twice the rate for East Lothian as a whole - The rate of low birth weight babies is significantly higher in the areas of multiple deprivation - Higher rate of women smoking when booking their pregnancy, rising to almost double the rate for East Lothian as a whole. - The rate of exclusively breastfed babies (at 6-8 weeks) is significantly lower than the wider East Lothian rate. - Rate of teenage pregnancy is significantly higher - Number of single parents is significantly higher, as is the number of children in workless homes

Inequality in health is created by a multiplicity of factors, but is strongly related to income and educational attainment within East Lothian, as elsewhere. Access to services, information and resources need to be provided for people from lower income groups to allow them to live a healthy lifestyle. However, income is not the only dimension of inequality. Some inequality is related more to gender, sexuality and ethnicity, and services also need to think about how access by these groups can also be improved.

The focus of the Partnership will be those areas of East Lothian that fall into the lowest 30% of datazones in the SIMD. This is especially true regarding health inequalities, where we aim to bring these areas closer to the East Lothian average. However, individuals could live in poverty anywhere in East Lothian and rural disadvantage must not be forgotten. The removal of the requirement to spend the Fairer Scotland Fund in the lowest 30% of SIMD datazones is particularly welcome in this respect.

This outcome also contributes to National Outcome 8 – We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes Health Inequalities Logic Model Health Improvement Funds Joint Health Improvement Plan Income maximisation and financial literacy logic model Child Healthy Weight Strategy Curriculum for Excellence Early Years Planning Group NHS Lothian Sexual Health Strategy Dental Health Strategy GIRFEC Group ELDAAT Strategy Parenting strategy Early Years framework NHS Lothian Smoking Strategy Fuel Poverty Strategy Children’s mental health planning group Homelessness strategy East Lothian Public Health Team

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome A reliable and regularly reported measure of healthy life expectancy needs to be developed

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s We have reduced % of newborn children exclusively 2007 – 11.54% 15% 31.22% (East the gap in health breastfed at 6 -8 weeks within lowest Lothian average) inequalities within 30% SIMD areas East Lothian (SNS - Annual) Rate of low birth weight babies within 2005-07 – 26.39/1,000 24/1,000 22.14/1,000 (East lowest 30% SIMD areas Lothian average)

(SNS - Annual) % of children with no obvious caries 2007-8 – 62.4% 64% Continue to experience in P1 increase

(DNDIP - Annual) Smoking rates in pregnancy within 2005-07 – 23.9% 20% 12.6%(East Lothian lowest 30% SIMD areas average)

(SNS - Annual) % of first time mothers aged 19 and 2005-07 – 30.8% 27% 14.4% (East under within lowest 30% SIMD areas Lothian average)

(SNS - Annual) Hospital admissions for Coronary 2006 – 837/100,000 800/100,000 614/100,000 (East Heart Disease within lowest 30% Lothian average) SIMD areas

(SNS - Annual)

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Fewer people will % of households where respondent or 2005 / 2006 - Increase the fall into partner has a bank or building society proportion of people unmanageable account Yes No Refused with a bank or debt East 94 3 3 building society (Biannual / Scottish Household Survey) Lothian account Scotland 91 5 4

Perception of how well the household is Increase the doing financially 2009 number of people Managing very well 15.7% that perceive the (East Lothian Council / MRUK / ad hoc) Managing quite well 33.7% household is doing Getting by alright 38.9% very well or quite Not managing very well 8.4% well Have some financial 1.5% difficulties In deep financial trouble 0.2% Don’t know / refused to 1.7% answer

Number of clients accessing financial 2008/09 Meet demand for advice and support through the CAB’s Haddington CAB: 186 advice and support in Haddington and Musselburgh Musselburgh CAB: 146

(Annual / Citizen’s Advice Bureau) % of the population claiming key out of Maintain at a level work benefits: Job Seekers Allowance, August 2008 EL Scot that is below the Incapacity Benefit, Lone Parents and Total key out of work 10.7% 13.8% Scottish average others on income related benefits benefits • Job Seekers 1.4% 2.4% (Annual / NOMIS) Allowance • Incapacity Benefit 7.5% 9.0% • Lone Parents 1.4% 1.9% • Others on income 0.4% 0.5% related benefits

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National Outcome (8) We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk Local Context

Child protection and health promotion are key issues for East Lothian Council. Child Protection was inspected recently and the accompanying report was published in February 2007. This resulted in a rigorous action plan being published and this will be added to with the publication of the Social Work Inspection Agency’s report on Social Work Services in East Lothian in February 2008. The follow through inspection Report published in Jan 2009 concludes that local services have made, overall, very good progress since 2007. They had improved practice within and across services, resulting in better outcomes for children. These improvements had been monitored and systems put in place to ensure high standards are maintained. Care Commission reports provide positive affirmation of the high standard of residential childcare, fostering and adoption provided within East Lothian.

The Social Work Inspection Agency’s report on Social Work Services in East Lothian in February 2008 evaluated East Lothian as Good in six areas and Adequate in four with the general finding that children’s services and adult social care delivered good outcomes for many people who used services. This is in line with the Scottish average. . East Lothian’s performance on the educational attainment of looked after children was amongst the best in Scotland. Overall, people who used services reported they had had a good experience using social work services.

In relation to health, all Schools in East Lothian have now achieved ‘Health Promoting Schools’ accreditation at Stage 1 and will continue to develop Stage 2 in 2008. In addition, the programme to improve School Meals – ‘Hungry for Success’ continues with the implementation of the Schools Nutrition Act 2007.

The protection of all children, in particular those who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged, is a top priority. This continues to be a significant challenge in 2008 with there being a significant increase in the number of children refereed in the last two years. 196 children were in care in East Lothian at March 2007.

In East Lothian, the Staged Assessment and Intervention (SA&I) Guidelines provide the assessment and planning framework used by all services working with children with additional support needs. Social workers work mainly with the most complex cases at stage 3. Education and health focus their efforts primarily at stages 1 and 2. So a school, for example, is providing education to all children, but will be providing additional targeted support to some, as well as working alongside social work and other services to support those with the most complex needs. Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Early years logic model Child Protection Committee Integrated Children’s Services Plan Children & Education Logic model Homelessness Strategy Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2006/07 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s Children and young % referrals that proceed: 2007/08 people at risk are • to case confidence 20.8% protected and have • to register 19.3% improved life chances through appropriate (Annual / East Lothian Child Protection intervention and support Committee Annual Report) Child Protection inspection Results for Scotland will be available Child Protection reports once one full cycle of local authority inspection reports area inspection reports have been all Good or better (Annual / Scottish Government) published by the end of August 2009 Increase % children report that % saying ‘yes’, or ‘yes, completely’ Increase they feel safe when they are 5-7 years old 100% accommodated away from 7-9 years old 100% home 10-14 years old 93% 15+ years old 85% (Viewpoint/Your Views)

Improved outcomes for looked December 2008 after children (LAC) % of children with 3 or 12.3% 10% Reduce (East Lothian Council) more placement moves % attaining at least one 71.4% 75% Increase SCQF Level 3 % attaining at least SCQF 47.6% 50% Increase Level 3 in English and Maths % of young people 6% 5% Reduce receiving After Care services known to be homeless

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The most vulnerable Respite placement: Population aged 0-17 2007/2008: children's needs are met Children aged 0-17 with through receiving high disabilities a) Total overnight respite nights quality support and provided = 41.7 per 1,000 where appropriate care b) Total hours daytime respite provided = 1,113.7 per 1,000 Number of SAI meetings and There have been a total of 520 stage Increase action plans 2 meetings and 269 stage 3 meetings (789 in total), all of which (East Lothian Council) should have produced action plans (April 2009).

(Please note that these figures do not relate to the number of children, as some of these meetings would have been reviews for the same child) We have reduced the gap See National Outcome 7 in health inequalities within East Lothian The needs of children and See National Outcome 5 families will be met at the earliest identified point Fewer people will be See National Outcome 9 affected by domestic abuse

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National Outcome (9) We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger

East Lothian is a relatively safe place to live, with low levels of serious crime and disorder. Although crime rates recorded for East Lothian as a whole are lower than the Scottish average there are certain communities that do experience a high volume of low-level crime and antisocial behaviour. Increased crime rates can be closely linked to deprivation.

The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) has identified a number of small areas in East Lothian that have relatively high concentrations of specific crimes.2 These small areas (eleven in total) are in Prestonpans, Musselburgh, Dunbar, Tranent and Macmerry and fall within the “20% most deprived” in Scotland (four of them falling into the “5-10% most deprived” category).

East Lothian residents’ reported experience of antisocial behaviour is lower than the Scottish average3. There were 7,543-recorded complaints of antisocial behaviour in 2007/08. The 2005 Residents’ Survey did, however find that a significant percentage of residents witness some form of antisocial behaviour on a regular basis. Residents living in some areas were more likely to be affected by antisocial behaviour than in others (again linked to deprivation).

Antisocial behaviour and disorder in town centres is an issue that generates a high proportion of calls to the Police. A high volume of these calls relate to young people “hanging around” or consuming alcohol in public places and also to “boy racers” (local residents’ perceptions / levels of tolerance are, however, significant in relation to this). Alcohol related violence / disorder in town centre streets is also an issue, particularly at weekends and when licensed premises are closing.

People often experience fear of crime that does not reflect the actual probability of them becoming a victim of crime, and this fear can compromise their quality of life. Figures from the Scottish Household Survey show that East Lothian residents feel relatively safe when walking alone at night in their communities, with 76% saying they feel “very safe” or “fairly safe” (compared to 73% Scotland wide). This did, however, leave 15% claiming to feel “a bit unsafe” and 7% “not safe at all”.

Once more, rates vary according to locality - the 2005 East Lothian Residents’ Survey found that residents of Prestonpans, Musselburgh and Tranent generally felt less safe, while North Berwick residents felt safest. Certain groups of individuals are also likely to feel less secure,

2 Including crimes of violence, drug offences, domestic house breaking, minor assault and vandalism 3 Scottish Household Survey 2005/06

National Outcome 9 36 including women, older people and disabled people. Victim Support Scotland estimate that while less than 1.5% of young people commit crime, approximately 50% become victims (in Scotland as a whole). However, many of these crimes go unreported and official crime surveys are poor at recording the extent to which young people become the victims of crime.

There were 49,655 incidents of domestic abuse reported to Scottish Police in 2007/08 - 792 of these were in East Lothian, around 1.5% of the total figure (East Lothian’s share of the overall Scottish population is 1.8%). Although reported domestic abuse rates are below the Scottish average (the national rate of incidents per 100,000 was 965, whereas in East Lothian it was 772)4 this is still an issue affecting an unacceptably high number of families in East Lothian. An upward trend in the reporting of domestic abuse is evident in East Lothian (up by 16% last year), and this is consistent with a national rise of reporting across Scotland. Interpretation of this rise should take into account factors such as increased public awareness / education. A recent pilot project addressing reporting in East Lothian is also likely to have increased local rates.

East Lothian Community Safety Forum is committed to working in partnership to ensure the safety of all residents within their homes. The fitting of smoke detectors, installation of monitors, safety equipment and regular safety checks are some of the initiatives currently in place with the partnership continually seeking to reduce the number of unintentional injuries and accidental fires recorded.

The number of road accidents per million vehicle kilometres in East Lothian is declining and is lower than the Scottish average. Road accidents, however, remain a significant cause of premature death in East Lothian. There are still a number of issues that cause particular concern, these include young / inexperienced drivers, recreational motorcyclists and single vehicle accidents on rural roads.

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Safer logic model Anti-social behaviour logic model Hate crime logic model Road safety logic model Domestic abuse logic model

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

4 These figures should be seen as only a proxy measure of the actual rate of domestic abuse

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s Fewer people in East Number of offences recorded. 4812 (3 year average 05/06 to 07/08of Direction of travel An overall reduction in Lothian will be the victim crime groups 1 – 5 05/06 to 07/08) target – year on recorded crime. or cause of crime or anti- (Annual – L&B Police) year reduction. social behaviour See note5. Number of anti-social 7543 (Total ASB calls in 2007/08) Direction of travel A reduction in the behaviour related calls to target – year on number of anti- Lothian and Borders Police and year reduction. social behaviour East Lothian Council. related calls See note4. received. (Annual / Lothian & Borders Police & East Lothian Council) Repeat offending (% of those Repeat offending rate of 37%. Reduce reoffending A reduction in given a non custodial sentence rate by 2%. repeat offenders or discharged from custody in including young a given year who are offenders. reconvicted of at least one other offence within two years).

(Annual / Scottish Government) Number of persistent young 13 persistent young offenders A reduction in offenders per 10,000 relevant repeat offenders population including young offenders (Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration Online Statistical Service)

5 Lothian and Borders Police no longer project targets for performance improvement, but do focus on continuous improvement. Performance is monitored on an ongoing basis and exceptional performance (positive or negative) is highlighted and closely scrutinised. With both policing priorities and SOA priorities in mind, an action plan will be put in place to address any downturn in performance (if appropriate) – likewise, any good practice identified will be highlighted and shared with internal and external partners.

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Everyone living in, % of adult residents stating SHS 2005/06 – 97% Maintenance of the Increase working in or visiting they feel “very safe” or “fairly overall proportion perceptions of East Lothian will be safe” when at home alone at East Lothian 2009 data available May of those reporting safety. safer night 2009 to feel “very safe” or “fairly safe”. (Every 2 years SHS / East Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009) % of adult residents stating SHS 2005/06 – 76% An increase in Increase they feel “very safe” or “fairly overall proportion perceptions of safe” when walking alone in of those reporting safety. local neighbourhood after Resident’s survey 2009 – 71.2% to feel “very safe” dark or “fairly safe”.

(Every 2 years SHS / East Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009) % of adult residents stating SHS 2005/06 – 97% - Increase the their neighbourhood is a “very proportion of good” or “fairly good” place to Resident’s survey 2009 – 96.2% people rating East live Lothian as a very or fairly good place (Every 2 years SHS / East Lothian to live Residents’ Survey 2009) Incidence of home fires East Lothian 2007-2008 An overall resulting in death and injury reduction in home 1) Number of Dwelling Fires - 99 (14 of fires resulting in (Annual / Lothian & Borders Fire & these resulted in the casualties death and injury. Rescue Service) stated in item 3.) 2) Number of Fatalities from Dwelling Fires - 0 3) Number of casualties from Dwelling Fires - 18 Unintentional injuries in the 2007/08 – 343 admissions An overall home reduction in the number of (Annual / NHS) unintentional injuries in the home.

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East Lothian Number of killed & 2007 34 KSI (55 KSI 94-98 av) 38% 40% reduction in all A reduction in roads will be serious injury (KSI) 2008 16 KSI (55 KSI 94-98 av) 71% (unvalidated) killed & serious each of the safer for all road casualties. injury (KSI) following – KSI users casualties by 2010. casualties, child KSI casualties and Number of child killed & 2007 3 KSI (8 KSI 94-98 av) 62% 50% reduction in slight injury serious (KSI) injury 2008 1 KSI (8 KSI 94-98 av) 87% (unvalidated) child killed & serious casualties. casualties. injury (KSI) casualties by 2010.

Number of slight injury 2007 221 slight (261 slight 94-98 av) 15% 10% reduction in casualties 2008 228 slight (261 slight 94-98 av) 13% slight injury (unvalidated) casualties by 2010. (Annual / Scottish Government) Fewer people will Number of Hate Crimes 62 (Total number of Hate Crimes recorded 2007/08) Direction of travel Reduction in be affected by recorded by the Police target – Year on number of Hate Hate Crime year reduction. Crimes recorded. (Annual / Lothian & Borders Police Recorded Crime statistics) Fewer people will Rates of domestic abuse To provide be affected by incidents per 100,000 Scotland East Lothian context, but rates domestic abuse population 1000 of first time reporting and 900 (Annual / Scottish repeat offending Government) 800 will be key (see 700 next 2 indicators). 600 500 400 1999‐ 2000‐ 2001‐ 2002‐ 2003‐ 2004‐ 2005‐ 2006‐ 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

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Number of incidents of 337 (number of domestic abuse reports Direction of travel Increase first time domestic abuse involving received from first time victims 2007/08) target – year on reporting of first time victims. year increase domestic abuse.

(Annual / Lothian & Borders Police Recorded Crime statistics) Number of incidents of 413 (number of domestic abuse reports Direction of travel Reduce number of domestic abuse involving received involving repeat victims 2007/08) target – year on reports received previous victims. year reduction from repeat victims. (Annual / Lothian & Borders Police Recorded Crime statistics) Uptake of services by No measures available, baseline to be Increase in victims of established uptake of services physical/sexual/domestic abuse Children and young See National Outcome 8 people at risk are protected and have improved life chances through appropriate intervention and support

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National Outcome (10) We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need Local Context

This scale of the development requirement over the last 20 years or so has placed considerable pressure on East Lothian’s infrastructure, its landscapes and the character of its towns and villages. It requires a response that encourages high quality design with a sense of place. At the same time, the need to maintain and improve the quality of the existing urban fabric must be recognised. Public realm maintenance and improvement can help to increase the attractiveness and identity of our towns and villages, promoting their vitality and viability and increasing visitor numbers.

In the 3rd Quarter (Oct-Dec) of 2008, East Lothian was the 4th most expensive area in Scotland to buy a house (average mean house price of £190,139, Scotland £153,623). Median weekly earnings are higher than the Scottish average, although house prices are proportionately higher still, meaning that affordability is a problem.

The Council’s Local Housing Strategy 2003-2013 identifies an affordable housing delivery target of 2750 over the 10-year period. Between 2003/04 and 2007/08, 362 affordable houses were completed, well below the target set out in the Local Housing Strategy

East Lothian has a high number of people on the housing register and homeless presentations have steadily increased over the past 5 years. The lack of affordable and socially rented housing is a major contributor to these problems. People no longer being able to stay with family or friends are also significant causes of homelessness.

Approximately 24% of houses are socially rented, 7% private rented and 69% are owner occupied. By the end of 2007/08 55.3% of East Lothian Council House stock (as at 1980) had been sold through the Right to Buy.

The average number of people living in each household is decreasing while more people are moving to the area, which is causing a rise in the number of households. The number of households is projected to rise by 31% between 2006-2031 compared to a rise of 19% for Scotland. This is the 6th fastest area of growth in Scotland.

All social landlords are expected to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard by 2015. No significant issues have been reported by any landlords in East Lothian in respect of meeting the Standard and funding programmes are in place. Significant work has already been undertaken to improve the energy efficiency of stock in the social rented sector. Issues in relation to stock condition predominantly lie in the private sector. East Lothian Tenant’s and Resident’s Panel has provided considerable input to developing standards in East Lothian Council housing stock, for example, the new build standard, the kitchen and bathroom standard. The Panel has also contributed to the development of a pilot sustainable housing project in conjunction with East Lothian Housing Association at The Hedges, Tranent (Windygoul A).

The area is served by good east-west transport links including the A1 and the East Coast Mainline. However, over-dependence on out- commuting is putting a strain on the roads and public transport infrastructure. Bus services tend to radiate out from Edinburgh (East – West); there is limited service from North to South of the county and to the villages, the majority of these services are subsidised by the Council.

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There is a local rail service from Edinburgh to North Berwick with stations at Musselburgh, Wallyford, Prestonpans, Longniddry and Drem which is heavily used by commuters. In addition, inter-city services call at Dunbar and provide services to Edinburgh and destinations to the south, currently over 90% of passengers from Dunbar travel to Edinburgh. The Council and SEStran have collaborated to develop the Park and Choose car parking facility next to Wallyford station.

There is also a network of bus services serving all the major settlements although the major commercial services run east to west through the County restricting access between certain settlements. The Council supports a number of services, which cannot be provided commercially.

The proximity to the major employment opportunities in Edinburgh results in 47% of the East Lothian working population commuting out of the County on a daily basis (2001 Census) and this is putting a strain on the transport infrastructure.

The Council promotes the use of sustainable modes of travel in an effort to reduce the use of private cars and is a member of the SEStran car sharing scheme with its own website www.tripshareeastlothian.com. SEStran’s Regional Transport Strategy has recently received ministerial approval and all the transport related outcomes in this Agreement reflect the Regional and Local Transport Strategies.

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes Housing and Places Logic Model Homelessness Strategy Transport logic model Fuel Poverty Strategy Development of an Environment Strategy for East Lothian with Integrated Mental Health Strategy Community Planning Partners Partnership in Practice Agreement New Local Housing Strategy scheduled for early 2011 Older Person’s Strategy

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

The delivery of infrastructure to support new housing developments is critical to ensuring that sustainable housing and places are created. In particular: ƒ As a matter of urgency, the Scottish Government should consider with stakeholders appropriate options for new models of financing infrastructure provision ƒ The Scottish Government should make local authority planning contributions eligible for Housing Association Grant funding

The delivery of sustainable public transport is key to supporting sustainable places. In particular: ƒ The Scottish Government should provide a means of making local transport providers more accountable to Community Planning Partnerships to minimise loss of existing bus routes and encourage wider provision of bus and train services

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The delivery of affordable housing is critical to East Lothian. Currently, there are a number of specific issues in relation to the delivery of the Government’s Affordable Housing Investment Programme and in relation to accessing land. To support the delivery of local outcomes: ƒ More weight should be given to pressured areas in the allocation of resources through the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Investment Programme ƒ Clarity needs to be provided quickly on the Government’s approach to investment reform of affordable housing including its approach to lead developers as outlined in its recent consultation paper on the subject and its longer term strategy in relation to Housing Association Grant funding levels. Current uncertainty over this issues is hampering medium to long term planning ƒ The Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process should be modernised to allow land for affordable housing to be brought forward in pressured areas where access to land is an issue.

Homelessness - Research by the Scottish Government and the Council clearly demonstrates that delivering changes in homelessness legislation in its current form in East Lothian will be a significant, if not impossible challenge with a high risk of failure. It is requested that: ƒ The Scottish Government consider delaying the introduction of the abolition of priority need test in homelessness legislation in 2012 for those authorities under most pressure in respect of its implementation. ƒ The Scottish Government should allow local authorities to discharge their homelessness duty into the private rented sector in relation to the provision of permanent accommodation.

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s East Lothian has Number of cyclists using Baseline being developed (delay due to issues Improve year-on- Increase cycle use well connected monitored cycle paths with data collection and transfer) year communities with increased (Annual / East Lothian Council) use of % of journeys made by car / van 61% Maintain and Reduce car use sustainable reduce transport modes (Biannual / Scottish Household Survey) (East Lothian, 2007) Percentage of commuting 2005/06: 28% Maintain at Reduce out- journeys present levels commuting 2009: 29.4% (Resident’s Survey) (Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics / East Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009)

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Percentage of bus journeys to 9% Maintain and Increase use of work increase public transport (East Lothian 2005/6) (Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics) Percentage of population with 2005-06 Scottish Household Survey: 70% 100% internet access East Lothian: 52%

(Biannual / Scottish Household Survey / Resident’s Survey 2009: East Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009) Dial-up 1.7% Broadband 57.9% Wireless (Wi-fi) broadband 6.9%

Walking time to the nearest bus % of people with access to a bus within 6 Increase the stop minutes walking time, by frequency of bus proportion of the Year Buses per hour population within (Biannual / Scottish Household Survey) 5+ 3/4 1/2 Less Unk. 6 minutes walking 99/00 15 24 29 3 10 time of a bus 01/02 14 14 32 4 14 service 03/04 13 18 38 1 11 05/06 13 19 32 5 10

Traffic on major and minor roads Reduce the level in East Lothian trunk roads and of growth in the Trunk roads Local roads local authority roads number of vehicle 550 kilometres 500 (Annual / Scottish Government – Scottish travelled 450 Transport Statistics) 400 350 300 250 200

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Million vehicle kilometres per year in East Lothian

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Usage of Park and Ride Baseline being developed (Wallyford Park & Ride Improve year- Increase use of facilities facilities opened June 2008) on-year park and ride facilities (Annual / East Lothian Council) East Lothian’s Pedestrian flow counts 2008 Increase towns and Town Average Highest weekly villages are (East Lothian Council) weekly flow flow counted sustainable, Dunbar 4570 7910 thriving places Haddington 4730 10410 with good access Musselburgh 9840 21460 to services and Tranent 2940 7840 amenities. North Berwick 4370 9070 Prestonpans 1810 3390

Vacancy rates 2008 Reduce vacancy Town No. vacant Total No. % rates (East Lothian Council) Dunbar 8 106 7.6 Haddington 11 154 7.0 Musselburgh 15 216 7.0 Tranent 7 100 7.0 North Berwick 3 118 2.6 Prestonpans 3 44 6.8

% of adult residents stating SHS 2005/06 – 97% - Increase the their neighbourhood is a “very proportion of good” or “fairly good” place to Resident’s survey 2009 – 96.2% people rating East live Lothian as a very or fairly good (Every 2 years SHS / East Lothian place to live Residents’ Survey 2009)

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People in housing Housing requirements New build completions – all sectors: Increase need have access delivered 2004/05 505 to an appropriate 2005/06 748 type, tenure and (HLA, SG Completion returns) 2006/07 731 standard of 2007/08 469 housing and are prevented from Decrease in housing need and Figure from Lothian Housing Need and Demand Undertaken Decrease becoming demand in housing need and Assessment Update when available approximately homeless demand assessments every 5 years Number of households on 2006/07: 5656 Year on Year Decrease housing register 2007/08: 6490 Decrease Cases assessed as 2007/08: 665 Year on Year Decrease unintentionally homeless / Decrease potentially homeless Scottish Housing Quality ELC: Year on Year SHQS met by Standard (SHQS) met 06/07: 678 dwellings brought up to SHQS Improvement 2015 07/08: 497 dwellings brought up to SHQS (SG monitoring, ASPR, SHCS) Stock condition in private SHCS 2002 Local Authority Report: Decrease in sector improves 67% dwellings in disrepair proportion of 64% dwellings in serious disrepair private sector (SHCS) dwellings in disrepair/serious disrepair Increase in supply of affordable 06/07: 67 affordable homes completed including 11 08/09: 43 housing and specialist housing specialist affordable 07/08: 54 affordable homes completed including 2 homes (LHS monitoring) specialist completed including 2 specialist 09/10 target: 150 10/11 target: 160 11/12 target: 122

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East Lothian has Pedestrian flow counts 2008 Increase a well- Town Average Highest weekly maintained built (East Lothian Council) weekly flow flow counted and historic Dunbar 4570 7910 environment, Haddington 4730 10410 where new Musselburgh 9840 21460 development is Tranent 2940 7840 well-designed North Berwick 4370 9070 and reflects and Prestonpans 1810 3390 reinforces distinctive Vacancy rates 2008 Reduce vacancy individual place rates identity Town No. vacant Total No. % (East Lothian Council) Dunbar 8 106 7.6 Haddington 11 154 7.0 Musselburgh 15 216 7.0 Tranent 7 100 7.0 North Berwick 3 118 2.6 Prestonpans 3 44 6.8

% of adult residents stating SHS 2005/06 – 97% - Increase the their neighbourhood is a “very proportion of good” or “fairly good” place to Resident’s survey 2009 – 96.2% people rating East live Lothian as a very or fairly good (Every 2 years SHS / East Lothian place to live Residents’ Survey 2009)

National Outcome 11 48 National Outcome (11) We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others Local Context

East Lothian Council supports 20 community councils across a range of rural and urban areas. The Council currently invests £250,000 a year to help community councils run their operations and meet local community priorities. In addition to a basic administration grant, a unique Local Priorities Scheme currently distributes around £150,000 a year to them on a ‘per capita’ basis, whilst a competitive Capital Improvement Grant programme used £100,000 of public money to attract more than £800,000 of matched funding in 2007-08. East Lothian’s Community Councils were recently recognised as an example of good practice in the Scottish Government and COSLA Community Empowerment Action Plan.

The East Lothian Learning Partnership is a focal point for developing a joined up approach to community learning and development work in East Lothian which aims to develop the capacity of individuals and groups of all ages and, through their actions, the capacity of communities to improve their quality of life. Partners carry out a wide range of initiatives in the community which are often linked to the programmes of more formal learning e.g. Jewel & Esk College and Queen Margaret University and the schools network.

The Community Learning and Development Service works with children, young people, adults and communities in a wide variety of settings to help them learn new skills, build new confidence, gain a voice and influence desision making. They offer opportunities, help and support for people of all ages who want to learn, develop their skills or move on in their lives e.g. Support for adults to improve everyday numeracy and literacy skills, and help with dyslexia , English as a second language classes and a wide variety of community capacity building acitvities.

Working with individuals and focus groups in each of our regeneration areas we asked people ‘Thinking about yourself and the people you know, what sorts of things do you think will make a real difference?’ One particular message came through that Building confidence in young people was a key priority– ‘give them information about what is out there and help them believe in themselves’; ‘give them credit and praise for what they do well’. In 2009 East Lothian Council published its ‘Youth Vision’ Strategy as a framework to develop services that be inclusive and supportive to young people. Active Schools in East Lothian offer school aged pupils the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles throughout their school years and into adulthood. It aims to introduce more physical activity into their daily lives through active travel, play and dance.

Supporting the ambition of our communities to strengthen and celebrate their identity is important and a number of community development projects have made use of culture and heritage to achieve their aims. The East Lothian Heritage Strategy has ‘Community Involvement’ as one if its main priorities and finding ways to support the drive and ambition of local people has been an important means of achieving outcomes for community strength and identity and for improved health and wellbeing.

Community Wardens work with local communities to improve the quality of life for all residents and improve the appearance of the local environment. They provide reassuring, highly visible uniformed patrols, aimed at reducing and deterring crime an tackling issues of anti-social behaviour, while encouraging good citizenship and promoting social inclusion

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East Lothian Council actively promotes tenants participation and has a strong network of tenants and residents groups in East Lothian that work to influence local amenities and services. East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel (ELTRP) participates in working groups to shape housing and related services, and has influenced a number of services, particularly in housing. The recently formed Local Housing Partnerships enable tenants to take part in decision making about local HRA spend.

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Raising aspirations logic model Tenant Participation Strategy Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

Delivery of the Community Empowerment Action Plan

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) to 2010-11 timescale/s Adults in East Number of new learners 140 – 2006/07 Improve year - Lothian will have participating in Adult 147 – 2007/08 on year the core and life Numeracy & Literacy and skills, knowledge ESOL provision and confidence to make decisions in (Quarterly / Council) their lives % pupils agreeing that their 2008/9 Increase the school recognises their P6 84.9% proportion of achievements both in and out S2 51.1% pupils agreeing of school with this statement Qualifications % of the population qualified to NVQ (SVQ) 4 (degree level) or higher (Annual / % / NOMIS) 2005 2006 2007 35% Remain above EL 31.1 34.9 34 the Scottish Scotland 30.6 32.3 33.2 average

% of the population with no qualifications 2005 2006 2007 9.5% Reduce & EL 10.9 11.1 10.7 remain below Scotland 14.7 13.6 13.5 the Scottish average

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Increased proportion of High schools: Increase the school leavers in positive 2007-08 Dunbar Knox M’burgh N. Preston Ross proportion and sustained destinations Berwick Lodge of school HE 31% 43% 25% 47% 20% 24% leavers in (Annual / % / Scottish FE 24% 15% 23% 12% 22% 17% positive and Government) Training 1% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3% sustained Employment 29% 26% 31% 29% 38% 31% destinations Voluntary 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% work Unemployed 11% 11% 14% 8% 14% 19% seeking Unemployed 3% 1% 2% 2% 3% 3% not seeking Not known 0% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% All positive 86% 86% 82% 89% 82% 78% destinations

Year 03-4 04-5 05-6 06-7 07-8 All positive destinations 81% 80.1% 80.8% 84.3% 83.5%

Residents of % of adult residents SHS 2005/06 – 97% - Increase the East Lothian stating their proportion are confident neighbourhood is a “very Resident’s survey 2009 – 96.2% of people and good” or “fairly good” rating East responsible place to live Lothian as a with a positive very or sense of (Every 2 years SHS / East fairly good wellbeing Lothian Residents’ Survey 2009) place to live Volunteering Percentage of respondents given unpaid help to any clubs, Increase the charities, campaigns or organisations over the past 12 months percentage (Biannual / Scottish Household of people Survey) 2003/04: 24.8% providing see also ELC Survey 2009 unpaid help % pupils agreeing that 2008/9 Increase the their school recognises P6 84.9% proportion their achievements both in S2 51.1% of pupils and out of school agreeing Incidents of vandalism 2007/08: 1565 Reduce the (Monthly / Lothian and Borders incidents of Police) vandalism

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National Outcome (12) We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations Local Context

East Lothian offers a great variety of landscapes for walking, cycling and horse riding, with the Lammermuir Hills to the south, a coastline of broad sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to the north and east, and an expanse of arable farmland, woods and rivers in between. Arable lands cover about 40% of East Lothian. With fertile soils and favourable climate, the county has some of the best quality farmland in Britain. The main crops today are wheat and barley, while potatoes and oil seed rape are also important. It is recognised that changes are needed in the way farms are managed so that wildlife can survive.

Access to the East Lothian countryside is being provided through the creation of a network of paths that aims to link the coast with the inland countryside and the Lammermuir hills for the benefit of all user groups (walkers, cyclists and horse riders) of all ages and abilities. One of the main paths created is the John Muir Way, a coastal corridor route that extends from Musselburgh in the west to Dunglass in the east and links into the Scottish Borders Coastal Path. Medium distance paths include the Haddington – Longniddry Railway Walk, Pencaitland Railway Walk, River Esk Cycleway and Whitecraig Railway Walk and there are also a series of path networks around local communities.168km of paths have been signposted and there are 270km of vindicated or asserted rights of way.

The community is encouraged to become actively involved in improving and managing open space areas. Children are also involved in the designing of new and improved play areas. This not only results in attractive settlements, recognised by success in Scotland In Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions, but in benefiting the health and wellbeing of the individual taking part.

East Lothian is rich in natural heritage i.e. habitats, species, geology and landscapes. East Lothian Council is unique in Scotland as it owns or manages 75% of the coast of East Lothian. The Council also owns and manages other inland countryside sites such as North Berwick Law, Traprain Law and Pencaitland Railway Walk. Most of the coast is designated a SSSI for its outstanding natural habitats such as sand dunes, coastal grasslands and geology. It is also designated a SPA (Special Protection Area) and Ramsar site and is, therefore, important not only locally but in a national and international context for its populations of wintering birds. There are a further 13 SSSI sites in East Lothian, with 56 Scottish Wildlife Trust sites.

East Lothian Council has an obligation under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990 to inspect its area for the purpose of identifying areas of contaminated land. East Lothian’s industrial past has included a fair number of potentially contaminative sources (including sites such as former gas works, mine works & bings, old railway sidings and former landfills among others). Using a variety of sources of information and investigative techniques a number of potential contaminated sites have already been identified within East Lothian, with further intrusive investigations and subsequent remedial works having been carried out on a number of these sites.

East Lothian has ten beaches that are assessed for bathing water quality throughout the summer months. Results show that these beaches are among the best in Scotland, with all beaches falling within the ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ categories. The main rivers are the Esk and the Tyne; water quality in these watercourses is good. Water quality in natural watercourses in the County is generally high. The Council has been working proactively with SEPA to develop River Basin Management Plans.

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All current National Air Quality Objectives for East Lothian are being complied with; furthermore, there will be no potential exceedences of the air quality objectives specified for 2008 (Lead) and 2010 (Benzene and PM10).

There are over 300 entries on the list of Priority Species for East Lothian. A species is defined as a Priority if it complies with one of the following criteria:

• Listed as a UK Priority Species • Population decline of more than 25% in the last 25 years • It is Nationally rare • Rare or threatened in the Lothians • It is known to occur in fewer than 5 sites in Scotland

Grey Partridge are one such Priority Species. Grey partridge numbers have fallen by about 95% since 1970. The numbers of Grey Partridge are a good indication of the biodiversity of many of East Lothian’s farmland habitats. The Grey Partridge Project works with 50 farmers to benefit farmland birds through habitat creation, partridge monitoring and training. The project benefits other wildlife, including bats and wildflowers.

East Lothian has a wealth of archaeological remains spanning from Scotland's oldest hunter-gatherer house dating to the 8300 BC period through to more recent Second World War remains. The East Lothian Archaeology Service provides archaeological and historical information and advice to inform the Planning process and also supports community involvement and visitor interest in East Lothian’s heritage through a range of activities and events.

East Lothian also has a number of exceptional scheduled monuments, country houses and historic churches including Tantallon Castle, Newhailes, St Mary’s Church, Preston Mill and Dirleton Castle. It is also well known for its thousands of vernacular historic buildings and fine towns, villages and characteristic farm steadings and its designed landscapes. The Council’s archaeology service recently produced guidance on historic building recording and a number of listed and non-listed buildings are recorded on the sites & monuments record.

East Lothian includes: • 26 Conservation Areas • 7 beaches that qualified for the Seaside Awards • 1819 Listed Buildings • 296 scheduled sites and monuments • 14 Sites of Special Scientific Interest

Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Attractive and healthy environment logic model East Lothian Heritage Strategy East Lothian Biodiversity Action Plan Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

Continuation of set aside funding for farmers, as there is concern that loss of funding may put back biodiversity progress that has been made.

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Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2006/07 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s East Lothian has %of Core path network 2008/09 26.00% Increase annually an attractive maintained 24.65% and healthy environment (Annual / East Lothian Council) with a rich Number of East Lothian Council 2008/09 25 Increase annually diversity of owned designated sites actively 23 wildlife, habitats managed and distinctive historic built (East Lothian Council) environments, LEAMS (Local Environmental audit 73 (minimum LEAMS Standard for Increase score to Increase by 1 point which enhances and Management System) score Scotland is 67) 74 annually peoples’ lives (East Lothian Council) (East Lothian, 2007/8) Air Quality Air Quality: currently comply with National Sustain compliance Maintain current air Air Quality Standards and meet National quality standards (East Lothian Council / Annual Air Quality Air Quality Strategy Report) Standards by 2010 Percentage of Designated Bathing 100% (83% excellent, 17% good) Sustain and 100% of designated Waters that meet EC Bathing improve bathing waters meet Water Directive standards (East Lothian, 2008) EC Bathing Water Directive standards (Annual / SEPA) Percentage of water bodies with 29% of water bodies within the Forth area 41% of water bodies excellent or good quality rating achieving good status achieving good status (2007) by 2015 (currently (Annual / SEPA) out to consultation)

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Grey Partridge – numbers of Graph is based on data from 16 select Restore grey Sustain this breeding pairs on select farms in the national Grey Partridge Count partridge numbers population level farms Scheme over the last 7 years to those of Year 3

(Annual / East Lothian Council) 175

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75 Grey Partridge Pairs 50 1234567 Year

Numbers of farms managed 2005 - 100 farms in the Rural Stewardship 50 farms funded 100 farms funded to promote biodiversity Scheme under SRDP Rural under SRDP Rural under the Scottish Rural Priorities Priorities Biodiversity Development Programme 2008-09 13 farms funded under SRDP Biodiversity Axis Axis by 2013 (SRDP) - Rural Priorities Rural Priorities Biodiversity Axis by 2010 -11 Biodiversity Axis

(Annual / East Lothian Council) East Lothian has a See National Outcome 10 well-maintained built and historic environment, where new development is well-designed and reflects and reinforces distinctive individual place identity

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National Outcome (13) We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity Local Context

There is a recognition in East Lothian that Scotland’s national identity is rooted in creativity and heritage. Two key strategies related to this national outcome drive the work of the local authority and its partners – the East Lothian Cultural Strategy and the East Lothian Heritage Strategy. Identity is a key theme of the Heritage Strategy which recognises the sense of belonging and being involved that heritage offers as a key means of building a sense of community pride. Awareness of the unique heritage and local culture is at the heart of community identity for each area of East Lothian.

Supporting and developing participation in cultural activity including the performing arts, visual arts and crafts is also key to the development of national and community identity and the East Lothian Cultural Strategy notes the potential to achieve outcomes based on the value of culture by building community identity, increased self-esteem for individuals and opportunities for learning and enjoyment.

In addition to helping a wide and diverse range of social groups connect with their local area, culture and heritage have the potential to build further upon the established image of East Lothian as a place of natural beauty, an area comprising attractive historic towns and villages and a dynamic and creative place to live, work and relax. Strengthening local identity using culture and heritage also links with other important outcomes through the economic impact of tourism and the promotion of health and wellbeing, education and social inclusion including promoting good relations between different groups in the community. East Lothian’s many local history groups are an example of this.

The promotion of an inclusive sense of cultural identity rooted in the unique, rich and varied heritage of East Lothian is important for building a positive identity in the national context. Partnership working with key agencies such as Historic Scotland, the Scottish Arts Council and Museums Galleries Scotland is key to achieving success.

East Lothian includes several sites that are significant to the Scottish national identity, including:

ƒ The Flag Heritage Centre at Athelstaneford - Tradition relates that in 832 AD an army of Picts and Scots, hard pressed by invading Anglo- Saxons, drew inspiration when clouds on a blue sky formed a white Saltire, the Cross of St. Andrew. The Pictish leader Angus took heart from this auspicious sign and vowed that if his warriors carried the day, St. Andrew’s Cross would become the nation’s flag. They did, and today the Saltire, the oldest national flag in Europe, flies in perpetuity at the village of Athelstaneford, to commemorate the battle fought there 1,200 years ago.

ƒ John Muir Park and John Muir’s birthplace - Born in Dunbar in 1838, John Muir emigrated with his parents to the United States where he campaigned for the preservation of natural environments through his work as an environmentalist, geologist and botanist. One of the flagship events of Homecoming Scotland 2009, the John Muir Odyssey, will follow in the footsteps of John Muir, celebrating the life and legacy of this great Scot, regarded as “the Father of modern day conservation”. From his birthplace in East Lothian, with an exciting itinerary, by land and sea, the Odyssey promises dramatic scenery, spectacular coastline and the amazing wildlife that inspired John Muir.

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ƒ Museum of Flight - The National Museum of Flight Scotland opened to the public in 1975. The site occupies part of the former RAF airfield at East Fortune, which is now a historic monument. RAF East Fortune was the starting point of the first non-stop double crossing of the Atlantic, achieved by the airship R34 in July 1919. There had been an air station at East Fortune during the First World War, with both airships and aircraft operating from there after the opening of the station in September 1915. During World War Two East Fortune hosted training units for RAF Fighter Command and then Coastal Command.

ƒ Castles - The importance of East Lothian and its rich farmland, as well as the proximity of Edinburgh and the border with England, have always made this a landscape which has been fought over. Powerful dynasties and some local families fortified their homes to protect their land or as a symbol of wealth and power. The earliest castles were mottes, artificial mounds topped with a wooden tower, which were built in the 11th to 12th centuries. Stone castles at sites like Tantallon, Dunbar, Dirleton and Hailes Castle superseded these structures. Numerous tower houses dot the landscape of East Lothian, many of which have been incorporated into later mansions, such as Winton House, Lennoxlove House, and Nunraw House.

East Lothian has also played host to many great battles including Pinkie, Dunbar and Prestonpans. Some of Scotland's most eminent people were born here - John Knox, Samuel Smiles, John Muir, Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun – as well as others who are less well known but whose relevance and impact is arguably no less significant. Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Homecoming East Lothian East Lothian Cultural Strategy East Lothian Heritage Strategy East Lothian Diversity Network

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

Continue and extend the Scottish Household Survey cultural participation questions and extend these to produce data at local authority level

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2006/07 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s East Lothian and % of P6 & S2 pupils that agree ‘In 76.2% (2009) Increase the Scotland’s culture and my classes this year I have proportion of pupils diversity is recognised learned things about Scotland.’ agreeing with this and celebrated statement (Annual / East Lothian Council) Museum service visitor numbers 2006/07: 29,068 Increase the number of visitors (Quarterly / East Lothian Council) Number of visitors To be developed Improve by 2% Exceed the Scottish year-on-year average

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National Outcome (14) We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production Local Context

Arable land makes up a large proportion of East Lothian – key crops include barley, wheat, oil seed rape, potatoes and other vegetables. Animal husbandry includes cattle, sheep and pigs, and there are three dairy herds. There are a wide variety of local food growers and producers, with local eateries, farm shops and retailers selling East Lothian produce. There are some commercial sea fishing activities at Port Seton, Dunbar and North Berwick. Initiatives such as the local farmers market at Haddington and the annual East Lothian Food Festival celebrate and promote local food production.

The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) has developed climate change scenarios (UKCIP02) that predict future trends in the UK climate; these scenarios were developed in 2002 and are currently being updated and due for publication in 2009 (UKCP09). Key climate projections for Scotland include increases in temperature, precipitation and extreme weather patterns, as well as a significant reduction in snowfall

East Lothian Council has signed the Scottish Climate Change Declaration and considerations of sustainable development are being built into all corporate policies. The Council encourages Community Planning Partners to sign the declaration to demonstrate their commitment to tackling climate change. Both East Lothian Council and NHS Lothian are involved in the Carbon Trust’s Carbon Management Programme, which aims to reduce carbon emissions under the direct control of each organisation.

Ecological footprinting measures the amount of land and area required to meet our energy, water, transport, food and water needs. The footprint provides a picture of the impact of our consumption patterns and the resources that we use. East Lothian’s ecological footprint equates to 5.31 global hectares per capita. That means that if everyone in the world consumed resources as we do in East Lothian, we would require three planets to supply all the resources and consume all our waste.

Weekly refuse collections are made from over 40,000 households and nearly 1,400 trade premises. Almost 90% of households in East Lothian have access to a regular kerbside recycling collection.

The Council also provides a network of over 80 Recycling Points, with the majority having facilities to recycle glass and cans and around 40% also having facilities to recycle paper and textiles. We operate four Recycling Centres within the county, at these Centres over 20 different materials are separately collected for either reuse or recycling.

In 2007/8 we recycled and composted 37% of waste collected, but still sent 43,881 tonnes of waste to Landfill at Dunbar.

There are currently 44 schools and nurseries registered as Eco-Schools, who are taking whole school action to reduce waste and energy use whilst raising environmental awareness among staff and pupils. Projects such as Waste Aware and Eco-Schools aim to influence current and future behaviour.

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Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Ecological and carbon footprint logic model Develop an Environment Strategy for East Lothian with Community Planning Partners, through the East Lothian Environment Forum Reduce Partners’ ecological and carbon footprints Raise awareness of environmental issues within Community Planning Partners’ organisations and wider communities – provide leadership Community Planning Partners sign up to the Scottish Climate Change Declaration Fuel Poverty Strategy Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

Sustained support for the REAP tool and Local Footprints project for demonstrating ecological footprint.

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2007/08 ‘Progress’ target/s to ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) 2010-11 timescale/s East Lothian will be a less Number of local jobs 25,700 2007 Increase the resource intensive, oil number of local jobs dependent county, by (Annual / NOMIS) Jobs density 0.67 2006 reducing its ecological Percentage of land class I / II Measure being developed Maintain the % of and carbon footprints by Agricultural Land class I/II 80% by 2050 Agricultural Land East Lothian Carbon Footprint Baseline: ELC: 5% per annum Reductions: East Lothian Council 43,943 tonnes NHS Lothian: 4% ELC: 25% by 2014 (Annual / ELC & NHS Lothian Carbon (East Lothian, 2007/8) per annum NHS Lothian: 20% Management Plans) NHS Lothian: 88,670 tonnes by 2014 (Edinburgh & the Lothians, 2007/8) East Lothian ecological 5.31 global hectares per capita Maintain East Develop a reduction footprint Lothian’s ecological target with (East Lothian, 2004) footprint at 5.31 Community (Every 3 years, REAP) gh/capita (review Planning Partners 2004 data with local data) Percentage of schools with at 55% of schools with at least one 60% 100% of all schools least one Eco-school status status award. achieving at least award. one status award. (East Lothian, 2007/8) (Annual / Eco-Schools)

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Tonnage of biodegradable 2006/7 Reducing total Reducing total municipal waste landfilled 28,666 tonnes waste to landfill to waste to landfill to 56% by 2010 36% by 2013 (Annual / SEPA) (67% of all municipal waste collected) Achieving Landfill Directive targets on biodegradable waste Proportion of municipal waste 2007/8 Exceed 40% Exceed 50% recycled 37% recycling and recycling and composting rate by composting rate by (Annual / SEPA) 2010 2013

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National Outcome (15) Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people's needs Local Context

Community Planning Partners in East Lothian share similar ambitions in regard to the delivery of effective and efficient services. These ambitions are enshrined within the plans of Community Planning Partners, for example within the NHS Lothian Local Delivery Plan or the Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service Delivery Plan.

The Community Planning Partnership has begun restructuring to strengthen partnership working around the SOA, which will continue throughout this year. The Partnership’s has a community engagement strategy and is also investing in a joint funded community engagement post as of this financial year. Local Community Planning is being introduced in two areas of East Lothian to help better address local needs. Community Engagement will also be improved across the Community Planning Partnership with the introduction of VOICE (Visioning Outcomes In Community Engagement). VOICE will help partners understand whether they are effectively engaging with their communities.

The 2009 East Lothian Resident’s Survey found that resident’s generally perceived the Council’s services to be efficient (20.4% of respondents thought Council services ‘inefficient’), responsive (31.4% agreed that the Council is ‘good at listening to local people’s views before it takes decisions’. 23.5% disagreed) and customer focussed (49% agreed that the ‘Council designs its services around the needs of people who use them). However, there remains plenty of room for improvement.

Several partners are introducing self-evaluation to help them determine how far they have progressed against their commitments and understand where improvements should be made. Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service and Lothian & Borders Police will be implementing a method of self-evaluation known as the ‘Public Service Improvement Framework’. East Lothian Council will be implementing a similar model of self-evaluation known as ‘How Good is Our Council?’

While partnership working and community engagement are not included as outcomes per se, they are recognised as being integral to the achievement of our local outcomes. The relationships are outlined in the Governance Logic Model, a link to which can be found below. Several innovative and successful examples of community engagement are evident in East Lothian, including the Community and Police Partnership, Diversity Network, East Lothian Tenants and Residents Panel, the health related Public Partnership Forums and Social Care Joint Planning with service users and providers. East Lothian’s Community Councils are included as an example of best practice in the Scottish Government’s Community Empowerment Action Plan.

The Community Planning Partners share the requirement to meet the public sector equality duties both within their individual organisations and collectively as a partnership.

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Required actions / commitment by local partners for these outcomes

Governance logic model Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue East Lothian Council Corporate Plan Scottish Policing Performance Framework Performance Plan NHS Lothian Local Delivery Plan Equality Impact Assessment

Scottish Government required action / commitment to support delivery of local outcome

Scottish Household Survey – increase in the frequency and sample size of the survey for East Lothian

Local Outcomes Relevant indicators Baseline 2006/07 ‘Progress’ target/s ‘End’ target/s & (Frequency / type / source) to 2010-11 timescale/s Effective and Overall improvement in 2009/10 will provide the baseline Annual Overall efficient quality indicators improvement in improvement in services are demonstrated via self- quality indicators quality indicators delivered, evaluation demonstrated via which are self-evaluation valued by the (Annual / East Lothian Council, people of East Lothian & Borders Police, Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Lothian Service) Increase percentage of Percentage of adults agreeing with the statement ‘My Increase in the Increase in the adults agreeing with the local council provides high quality services’ number of number of statement ‘My local council people that people that provides high quality 2005/06 East Lothian Scotland agree in results agree services’ Strongly agree 7 5 for 07/08 Tend to agree 43 38 (Scottish Household Survey / East Neither agree nor disagree 20 19 Lothian Council Residents Survey) Tend to disagree 18 20 Strongly disagree 10 13 No opinion 2 5

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Satisfaction with initial Satisfaction with initial Police contact - Increase in the Police contact number of 2007/08 L&B Police Scotland people that are (SPPF / Annual) Very satisfied 49% 48% very satisfied Fairly Satisfied 38% 36% Neither 0% 4% Fairly dissatisfied 9% 5% Very dissatisfied 3% 2% No response 0.3% 4%

'Improvement in the Measure to be developed during 2009/10 - quality of the healthcare experience'

(Quarterly / NHS) Increase percentage of Resident’s Survey 2009 - Increase in the adults agreeing with the Agree strongly 1.9% number of statement ‘I can influence Agree 30.7% people that decisions affecting my local Neither 18.2% agree area’ Disagree 29.3% Strongly disagree 7.9% (Biannual / Scottish Household Don’t know 12.1% Survey / ELC Residents Survey)

Scottish Household Survey results not yet available. To be published in the 2007/08 Annual Report, which is due in August 2009. Increase percentage of Increase in the Increase in the adults agreeing with the 2005/06 East Lothian Scotland number of number of statement 'My local council Strongly agree 8 4 people that people that is addressing the key Tend to agree 42 34 agree in results agree issues affecting quality of Neither agree nor disagree 20 20 for 07/08 life in my neighbourhood' Tend to disagree 17 19 Strongly disagree 10 13 (Biannual / Scottish Household Survey, East Lothian Council No opinion 8 9 Residents Survey)

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Governance

Each Partner will ensure that corporate and joint governance and scrutiny arrangements are applied in support of their commitments under this Agreement and in full accordance with the principles of Best Value. Although there is provision for it in law, the Community Planning Partnership has chosen to not incorporate itself as a partnership. Community Planning Partners will, therefore, remain accountable to their own parent bodies.

The East Lothian Community Planning Board has the overall responsibility for monitoring and reviewing progress on the 2009/10 SOA on behalf of the Community Planning Partnership. The Board includes representation from the third / voluntary sector; however, accountability for public finance and public performance still unambiguously lies with the public sector partners within the Community Planning Partnership.

Parties to this Agreement confirm their commitment to fulfil all legal, policy and operational obligations upon them (including responsibilities introduced by the Concordat and any new obligations that may be agreed or introduced during the life of this Agreement). This includes:

(i) That partners are signing up to the whole SOA, not selected parts of it (ii) That signing up is equivalent to adopting the SOA as a formal corporate commitment of the Council or Board (iii) That such a commitment is to support the delivery of the SOA in all possible ways compatible with their duties and responsibilities (iv) That all partners are willing to review their pre-existing structures, processes and resource deployment to optimise delivery of outcomes

Equality & Diversity

East Lothian Community Planning partners recognise the inter relationship of equality issues- individuals do not fit into one neat box, and may be affected by more than one aspect of discrimination.

The argument for equality in service provision is fundamentally a matter of requirement and need. Services should be available to all that need them and delivered in an appropriate manner. Realising this principle of fairness in not easy or straightforward because there is a range if, sometimes hidden, barriers to the access of services by particular individuals or groups.

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East Lothian Community Planning partners have adopted the definition of an Equal Society presented by the UK Equalities Review as follows:

‘An equal society protects and promotes equal, real freedom and substantive opportunity to live in the ways people value and would chose, so that everyone can flourish. An equal society recognises people’s different needs, situation and goals and removes the barriers that limit what people can do and be.’ UK Equalities Review 2007

This definition of equality captures three aspects of equality:

Opportunity - whether everyone really has the same substantive freedom to flourish

Agency - what degree of choice and control an individual has in achieving the valued activity

Process – whether discrimination (or some barrier or process) causes or contributes to a particular inequality.

The following table shows how equalities have been considered with the East Lothian Single Outcome Agreement 2009/10. A bundle of indicators can be used to demonstrate progress for equalities group and shown through individual partners equality schemes.

Domain Explanation Local Outcomes Longevity Including avoiding • In East Lothian we will live healthier, premature mortality more active and independent lives • We have reduced the gap in health National Outcome 6 & 7 inequalities within East Lothian Physical Including freedom from • Fewer people will be affected by Security violence and physical and domestic abuse sexual abuse and freedom • Fewer people in East Lothian will be to use public spaces without the victim or cause of crime or Anti- fear social behaviour • Fewer people in east Lothian will be National Outcome 9 affected by hate crime Health Including well being and • More people in East Lothian will be access to high quality health living healthier and more active care independent lives • All children in East Lothian will get a National Outcome 5, 6, 7 & better start in life 8 • The most vulnerable children’s needs are met through receiving high quality support and, where appropriate, care • We have reduced the gap in health inequalities within East Lothian Education Including both being able to • All young people fulfil their potential be creative, to acquire skills • Individuals are equipped with and qualifications and appropriate skills to secure and having access to training retain employment, to progress onto and life- long learning more rewarding jobs and lead satisfying lives National Outcome 3 & 4

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Standard of Including being able to live • Fewer people will fall into Living with independence and unmanageable debt security: and covering • People in housing need have access nutrition, clothing, to an appropriate type, tenure and housing, warmth, utilities, standard of housing are prevented social service and from becoming homeless transport. Living with • In East Lothian we will live healthier, independence, dignity and more active and independent lives respect.

National Outcomes 7 & 10 Productive Such as assess to • Individuals are equipped with and valued employment, a positive appropriate skills to secure & retain activities experience in the employment, to progress onto more workplace, work/life rewarding jobs and to lead satisfying balance and being able to lives. care for others

National Outcome 2 Individual, Including self- • The needs of children and families family and development, having will be met at the earliest identified social life independence and equality point in relationships and • Children and young people at risk marriage, Enjoy support in are protected and have improved life pregnancy, maternity and chances through appropriate in childhood. intervention and support • Fewer people will be the victim of National Outcome 8 & 5 domestic abuse Participation, Including participation in • Effective and efficient services are influence decision-making and delivered, which are valued by the and voice democratic life, people of East Lothian participation in local • Adults in East Lothian will have the community and civil core and life skills, knowledge and organisations including confidence to make decisions in their trade unions lives

National Outcome 11 & 15 Identity, Including freedom of belief • East Lothian and Scotland’s culture expression and religion and diversity is recognised and and self celebrated respect National Outcome 11 & 13 • Adults in East Lothian will have the core and life skills, knowledge and confidence to make decisions in their lives Legal Including being treated • Effective and efficient services are Security with equality and non- delivered, which are valued by the discrimination before the people of East Lothian law and equality treatment by justice system. Knowing privacy will be respected and personal data protected.

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Community Engagement

East Lothian Community Planning partners recognise that engaging communities in the planning and delivery of services is not only a requirement, but is also essential to achieving better outcomes. The Partnership has adopted the National Standards for Community Engagement which underpins the partnership's way of working.

This is reflected in the membership of the community planning partnership and in the partnership's Community Engagement Strategy. For further information go to: www.eastlothiancommunityplanning.org.uk/default.aspx

There is extensive community involvement in the network of joint working and planning groups that form community planning arrangements in East Lothian - these can also be seen at www.eastlothiancommunityplanning.org.uk/default.aspx

Many of these groups have already been heavily involved into the development of the SOA 2009/10 and it is anticipated that this will extend through on-line discussion forum, presentations and events. These groups and others involved in the process will be actively involved in implementing the initiatives in the logic models and in monitoring progress.

The key initiatives to develop and improve community engagement are:

• Embedding of VOiCE (Visioning Outcomes in Community Engagement) software in practice across the partnership as a tool to record and monitor progress in community engagement.

• Development of a competency based community engagement training package to build awareness and capacity among directors, managers and staff across the partnership.

• Implementation of a revised Localised Community Planning programme (broadly based on electoral wards) in two cluster areas in the first year with a dedicated team.

• Establishment of a strategic level Community Engagement post, which is jointly funded through the Partnership and East Lothian Community Health Partnership.

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Performance Management

Logic models underpin each of the local outcomes. Logic modelling is a method for evaluating the links between outcomes and actions. Using logic models will help to translate our outcomes into more tangible activities that will form the basis of business planning. Logic models are well suited to joint planning because they can accommodate multi-partner activities and help to identify each partner’s accountabilities.

Business planning across the Partnership will be arranged to include the Single Outcome Agreement and Joint Plans at Partnership level, which would feed into each organisation’s individual business plans and performance management systems where relevant. Where possible the joint plans will be integrated into existing plans, for example the Integrated Children’s Services Plan.

Adopting a revised business planning framework to complement to implementation of the SOA will help in achieving outcomes. The Partnership recognises that the move to Outcome Agreements requires more than simply measuring another set of indicators. Revising the business planning arrangements across the Partnership will help to generate a culture in which the focus is placed upon the eventual outcome.

In the event of commitments under this Agreement not being fulfilled, nationally agreed arrangements for attributing and addressing the causes of non-delivery shall apply.

In the event of disagreements arising between parties to this Agreement, nationally agreed arrangements for resolving disputes and securing arbitration shall apply.

Public Reporting

In addition to performance reporting duties on Councils and Community Planning Partnerships under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, nationally agreed arrangements for reporting to stakeholders on progress made on the delivery of outcomes under this Agreement will apply.

Outcome indicators and other performance measures will be reported online via Aspireview. Aspireview is performance management software that allows the same performance information to be aggregated and reported in a number of different ways.

Progress will be formally reported to the Scottish Government at the end of each financial year. However, the Partnership also intends to produce a mid-year progress report. The annual review will be undertaken in advance of the annual report being produced. The annual review will involve reviewing progress towards the outcomes and identifying any changed circumstances. Community Planning Partners and other stakeholders will be involved in the annual review process.