AGENDA ITEM No, 2

AGENDA ITEM No, ~ 2

REPORT

To: WISHAW AND DISTRICT AREA Subject: WISHAW AND NEWMAINS COMMITTEE COMMUNITY FORUM

From: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

Date: 28 AUGUST 2003 I Ref: BP/PW

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to submit the minutes of the Wishaw and Newmains Community Forum meetings to the Area Committee. The minutes of Thursday 6* March 2003 and Thursday 12th June 2003 are attached as Appendix 1 to this report.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

Wishaw and District Area Committee is requested to note the Wishaw and Newmains Community Forum minute.

\\LESTEPOlCBZ\Public\Comunity Learning and Developmmt\Capacity Building\4.0 Decentrahation\4.6 WishawWFRO44.doc Wishaw and Newmains Community Forum On 6 March 2003

Present Robert W iIs0 n Bonkle Thursday Club James Napier Wishaw YMCA Norma Fay Bonkle Thursday Club Frances Cain Wishaw Stroke Group June McMillan Independent Hugh McMillan Cambusnethen lnde endent George Harvie Chalmers Church, 4tR Wishaw Scouts I LFI David McKendrick Newmains Councillor Margaret Moncrieff LCCF D Gray Victim Support Caroline Dunn Motherwell & Wishaw CAB John F McGhee North Lanarkshire Council Ernie Holloway North Lanarkshire Council

In Attendance R Brownlie Housing & Property Services S Paxton

Apologies Rev lan Murdoch Councillor Cefferty

I Sedement

2 The Chair advised that the presentation would be first as Mrs McNeil had another engagement.

3 Presentation

Mary McNeil, Volunteer Centre, gave a presentation on the work of the Centre. She detailed the background and history from the “Make a difference Campaign” and the growth of “Volunteer Scotland” the umbrella group for Scotland, and the expansion of the group based in Monklands to be a North Lanarkshire role.

NLC match Executive funding to support the group, with other sponsors to approx f500,000. The group support volunteers who are then placed to provide support services a “job centre” for volunteers. Mary detailed some of the industrial projects e.g. “Pacific Institute Programme” and the strategic role in promoting volunteers and the work of the volunteer groups. She detailed the background to the “Active Communication” strategy and its role in the Active Citizenship Agenda. She also detailed the involvement in the statutory disclosure process. The speaker dealt with a number of questions - from the Forum in relation to volunteers and training. The Centre have offices in Wishaw, Cumbernauld and Airdrie.

G Harvie thanked Mary for her presentation and the work of volunteers.

I:\Community Learning and Development\Capacity Building\4.0 Decentralisation\4.6 Wishaw\Wishaw Com Forum\CFMIN 6 March 2003.doc 4 Matters Arising

Police Presentation to be provided and Chair will circulate. Robert Brownlie referred to “Staywarm” and Cllr McKendrick provided some background information. Cllr McKendrick will forward information. (Robert Brownlie to send info from Cllr McKendrick).

5 Furture Agenda Items

The Chair suggest Age Concern, Care & Repair and info for local residents).

Mat Kennedy advised on “SAIL” - “Support & Advise for Independent Living” Now open in Fern Street, where equipment and information will be available for those who need it.

The Chair advised on the possibility of funding from the Executive for Shopping assistance and home delivery. It is likely to be considered in June.

Mrs McMillan raised a quotation regarding the new primary school for Cambusnethan.

The Chair advised on the role Susan Paxton and that she is returning to her old job.

6 Date of next meeting 12thJune, 2003

I:\Community Learning and Development\Capacity Building\4.0 Decentralisation\4.6 Wishaw\Wishaw Com Forum\CFMIN 6 March 2003.doc Wishaw and Newmains Community Forum

MINUTES

Meeting

12 June 2003

Present : Duncan Gray Wishaw & Newmains Area Forum Mr H McMilian Independent Mrs J McMilian Independent Mr George Harvie Chalmers Church Initiatives Rev I Murdoch Wishaw & Newmains Area Forum Mr F Cain Wishaw Stroke Group

In Attendance: R Brownlie Housing Manager, Wishaw & Shotts G Terris

Apologies: D McKendrick, M Montcrieffe, E McAlpine, J McGhee, J Kenmure MBE, P Parven

1. Introduction

The Chair welcomes everyone to the meeting, and introduced Mr Gordon Terris, who was temporarily assisting from Community Services.

2 .oo Matters Arising

Mrs McMilian asked about "Stay Warm". The Chair advised that they could not attend the Forum at present.

The Chair intimated that the Shopping Assistance Programme was to be considered by the Council.

Mrs McMillian raised a number of questions regarding housing issues in Cambusnethan which were succinctly answered by the local Area Manager. The Chair also advised that the problems in Cambusnethan Cemetery would be raised at the Crime Prevention Committee.

3.0 Future Agenda There was considerable discussion over the agenda and particularly the overlap with the Wishaw and Shotts Area Committee. It was agreed that the Chair and Vice Chair would meet with Officers to consider future business.

' Date of meeting Thursday September llthat 7.30 p.m. at Kings Street, Wishaw.