Presentation: Cowie Test Site Update

THIS REPORT RELATES STIRLING COUNCIL TO ITEM 5 ON THE AGENDA

COMMUNITY PLANNING & COMMUNITIES & REGENERATION COMMITTEE PARTNERSHIPS

21 APRIL 2016 NOT EXEMPT

PRESENTATION: COWIE TEST SITE UPDATE

1 SUMMARY

1.1 Through the community tests we are exploring community empowerment, promoting social justice and working increasingly collaboratively and innovatively with partners, local businesses, third sector and communities to design and deliver services that meet local need. The communities working alongside us are those of Cowie, Mercat Cross, Strathblane, Killearn and Balfron, and Strathfillan and Killin.

1.2 The presentation focuses on the significant progress with Cowie, a recognised regeneration area with clear aspirations to rejuvenate its heart and improve the outcomes for the individuals and families who live there.

2 OFFICER RECOMMENDATION(S)

The Community Planning & Regeneration Committee is asked:-

2.1 to note the contents of this presentation; and

2.2 to receive a presentation on a rural test site area at June Committee.

3 CONSIDERATIONS

Cowie

3.1 A local Community Leadership Forum has been established, meeting quarterly and comprising of the local headteachers, community representatives, Norbord, First Bus, Police and Council Officers.

3.2 Three meetings have now taken place and forum members have identified 3 major priorities that they wish to concentrate on. These are:

3.2.1 Cowie Main Street should become the attractive heart of the village with places to meet and connect; 3.2.2 Cowie should be a safe place to live and bring up children; with crime, anti-social behaviour and vandalism being tackled more collaboratively;

3.2.3 There should be more opportunities to increase the well-being of children and young people in the village and a raising of aspirations.

3.3 The video presented offers a case study to gain a better understanding of how the Cowie Leadership Forum works in practice and some of the excellent initiatives being progressed.

Mercat Cross, Strathblane, Balfron and Killearn, Strathfillan and Killin

3.4 Work continues to progress within the other three test site areas. Examples of progress include:

3.3.1 Running a series of community, family and stakeholder events in the Mercat Cross area to identify local priorities and shape community understanding and input into the City Development Framework;

3.3.2 Establishing a Community Care Hub project in Stathblane, Balfron and Killearn to work collaboratively with the community, third sector, local businesses and partner agencies. The purpose of this project is to shape a viable future for Strathendrick Care Home and to develop a model of holistic care and support of elderly local residents e.g. training of responder volunteers;

3.3.3 Developing innovative outreach health/care services in the remote Crianlarich and Tyndrum areas by exploring how village halls could be used for video conferencing or outreach surgeries.

4 POLICY/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS

Policy Implications

Equality Impact Assessment No Strategic Environmental Assessment No Serving Stirling Yes Single Outcome Agreement Yes Diversity (age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation) No Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Effect on Council’s green house gas emissions No Effect Strategic/Service Plan Yes Existing Policy or Strategy Yes Risk No Resource Implications Financial Yes People Yes Land and Property or IT Systems Yes Consultations Internal or External Consultations Yes

Equality Impact Assessment

4.1 The contents of this report were assessed using the EqIA Relevance Assessment Form. It was determined that an Equality Impact Assessment was not required as a new strategy was not being developed.

Strategic Environmental Assessment

4.2 This report does not relate to a Plan, Policy, Programme or Strategy therefore a Strategic Environmental Assessment does not apply

Serving Stirling

4.3 The proposals set out in this report are consistent with the following key priorities:-

A- Building a Community Planning partnership that is democratically led with an engaged community and works towards positive outcomes for Stirling

K - Examining and delivering on more opportunities for improved models of service delivery

Single Outcome Agreement

4.4 The proposals set out in this report support the following outcomes in the Single Outcome Agreement:

Communities are well served, better connected and safe

Other Policy Implications

4.5 None.

Resource Implications

4.6 None.

Consultations

4.7 The test sites are predicated on high levels of community leadership and engagement. Consultation is inherent in all activity.

Tick ( ) to confirm and add relevant initials The appropriate Convener(s), Vice Convener(s), Portfolio Holder CMcC and Depute Portfolio Holder have been consulted on this report ME The Chief Executive or Director has been consulted on this report SB as appropriate

5 BACKGROUND PAPERS

5.1 None 6 APPENDICES

6.1 Appendix 1 – EqIA Relevance Assessment Form

Author(s) Name Designation Telephone Number/E-mail

Gillian Taylor Neighbourhoods Manager [email protected]

Approved by Name Designation Signature

Stacey Burlet Director of Communities and Partnerships

Date 4 April 2016 Service Reference

Appendix 1

Stirling Council: EqIA Relevance Check (June 2014)

Completing this form will help you determine whether or not an equality impact assessment is required and provide a record of your decision. This is a screening process to help you decide if the proposal under consideration requires an EqIA - it is not an EqIA and the impact of the proposal will be determined by the EqIA itself.

The Guidance: Equality Impact Assessment Toolkit June 2014 may help when completing this form this can be accessed via the following link - http://web.stirling.gov.uk/eqia_toolkit.doc

The term proposal used below is intended to include “policy, strategy, service, function, procedure or project.”

When is an EqIA required?

While each proposal must be considered individually, it is anticipated that an EqIA will always be required when:  introducing a new policy/strategy/service/function  reviewing a current policy/strategy/service/function  reducing / discontinuing an existing service  considering budget proposals resulting in any of the above Reports on technical or procedural matters or which confirm progress on previously considered proposals, may be less likely to require an EqIA but this can only be determined by using this form.

SUMMARY DETAILS

1. Title of Proposal: Service PBB Ref (if applicable)

Community Test Site Project Communities and – Cowie Update Partnerships

2. Service, and Lead Officer (Head of Service/ Service Manager) undertaking assessment

Service Lead Officer Communities and Partnerships Gillian Taylor

3. What is the nature of the proposal? (Tick/complete all that apply)

Review of an existing policy/strategy Review of an existing service/function Reduction in an existing service / function Removal of an existing service Introduction of a new policy/ strategy Introduction of new service/function Other e.g. technical, progress, procedural √ report PBB category e.g. transformational change

4. For proposals with implications for budgets complete the following:

(£ 000s) Current expenditure on activity In Council area as a whole n/a In/for specific community/ies

Total anticipated savings or In/for Council area as a whole proposed increased spend In/ for specific community/ies Start date for savings/increased spend End Date for savings/increased spend Savings/increased spend Year 1 Delivery Timescale and Phasing Savings/increased spend Year 2 Savings/increased spend Year 3 Savings/increased spend Year 4 Savings/increased spend Year 5

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

Answering questions 5 - 7 will help you decide whether or not your proposal needs to be accompanied by an EqIA.

5. What longer term outcomes is the proposal expected to achieve?

Community led Council with increased community empowerment and collaborative working.

6. What are the main aims of this proposal? If this proposal revises an existing policy have its aims changed?

 Increased partnership working  Better communication  Listening and learning from our communities  Tangible community priorities being achieved

7. Who is most likely to be affected by this proposal? Consider current and potential future service users including people with particular needs, specific geographical communities and current and prospective employees.

The Cowie Community

POTENTIAL IMPACT

Answering Questions 8 -12 will help you consider the potential impact of the proposal.

8. What potential impact will this proposal have on people in terms of the needs of the public sector equality duty and the Council’s responsibilities to:-  eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation  advance equality of opportunity  foster good relations - including the need to tackle prejudice and promote understanding  See guidance for additional information.

Positive impact on people living and working in Cowie

9. Will this proposal have a potential impact on people with “protected characteristics”*? Please consider all protected groups listed below. A detailed explanation of these is provided in the guidance.

Group Impact Group Impact Group Impact Yes/No/Unclear Yes/No/Unclear Yes/No/Unclear Age no Disability no Gender no Reassignment Marriage no Pregnancy no Race no and Civil and Maternity Partnership Religion no Sex no Sexual no and Belief Orientation

10. Will this proposal have an impact on communities, household groups or individuals with a higher risk of experiencing poverty? Please answer Yes/No/Unclear. Information on communities, households and individuals with a higher risk of experiencing poverty is provided in the guidance.

The effect will be positive but responding to community need

11. Do you already have any evidence that has influenced or shaped this proposal in relation to people in protected characteristic groups or communities, groups or individuals vulnerable to poverty? If so please summarise what this evidence includes.

Yes. Community views are central to decision making.

DECISION

12. Based on your responses and any evidence you already have, is an EqIA required for this proposal? In making your decision please note:

 if answering Yes to any part of either questions 9 or 10 an EqIA is required

 if answering Unclear to any part of questions 9 or 10 you are strongly advised to do an EqIA to allow you to comprehensively assess the impact of the proposal

 if answering No to any part of questions 9 or 10 please justify your response and why you consider an EqIA is not required for this proposal in the box below

This is an update report on the Cowie Community test site project. It has no negative impact on people with protected characteristics. It is envisaged that by developing this project, there will be a positive impact for communities/individuals experiencing poverty.

13. Who was involved in making this decision?

Gillian Taylor

Authorisation by Lead Officer (Head of Service / Service Manager)

This decision has been approved Name Jane Menzies by (Director/Head of Service/

Senior Manager – delete as appropriate) Title Senior Manager

Date 21 March 2016