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Coatbridge Locality Network Coatbridge Locality Network Event Kings Church Monklands 19th March 2018 Coatbridge Locality Network Welcome and Introduction Michelle Thomson (Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire) Coatbridge Locality Network The Advisory Group Neil Connelly •We were established in 1996 but in 2012 became and independent Who are we? Scottish Charitable Organisation. •We have 3 main aims: 1. To promote the gifts and talents of people with learning disabilities. 2. To break down the barriers of discrimination 3. And to help make a more inclusive Scotland. • We do this through training, consultations, hosting social inclusion events and bringing people together. Schools Group •People from our TAG groups will go into schools breaking down barriers and stereotypes. •2000 Primary School Kids •40 minute workshops •Hunchback of Notredam and Wreck it Ralph My role at TAG •Community Sport & Health Coordinator •Developing opportunities for people with disabilities across Scotland focusing on Sport; health and wellbeing. •Across TAGs 13 national groups, I cover Glasgow; Dunbartonshire & North Lanarkshire. •We link in with local sports clubs; service providers and organisations to develop opportunities for adults with disabilities. North Lanarkshire Project In January 2017 we received £24,000 to run a physical activities programme across North Lanarkshire over 2 years, aimed at getting people with disabilities more involved in their local community. North Lanarkshire Sports-Youtube So far.... Can you add to our list? •Football •Tennis •Table Tennis •Chair Aerobics •Dance •Judo •Golf •Badminton Coatbridge Locality Network Scottish Fire & Rescue SM Gordon Mcguire Doing more for Scotland Transforming for the future The need to transform – changing risk • SFRS is Scotland’s insurance policy • We will still do what we do today, but must adapt to meet new risks • Continued reduction in fires, but increase in: The need to transform – delivery model • Delivery model served us well, but designed for risks of 70 years ago • Resources no longer aligned to fire incident profile • Limitations on moving resource to where need is greatest • Crews available at wrong time to conduct vital preventative work • RDS requires a stronger delivery model • Limited use of new technologies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • More agile enabling services required to support frontline The mandate to transform • Government financial support in 2018-19 draft budget, confidence and commitment • Christie and the ongoing requirement for public service reform • 2016 Fire and Rescue framework • 2016-19 SFRS Strategic Plan Planned and safe The future firefighter • Not proposing a ‘pay increase’ • Proposing new recognition package, in return for transforming Service and role • Will negotiate with firefighters being asked to accept: - new T&Cs linked to significantly wider role and responsibilities - new duty patterns where appropriate, & more flexible working practices - adoption of new technologies • Circa four year programme and recognition deal Failure to transform – real risk • Rural communities at risk from failure to strengthen RDS • No coherent concept of response to terrorist attack • Unable to extend life-saving emergency medical response • No demand-reduction in health and social care • Limitations on vital prevention, education and intervention role • We have a simple choice … Listen and engage • Extensive listening exercise with public, staff and stakeholders • Full public consultation coming shortly • Committed to delivering in partnership • Views, ideas and insight will help shape delivery Seeking your support for change Your Questions Coatbridge Locality Network Digital North Lanarkshire Sandra Maguire ‘…every individual, family and community in North Lanarkshire has access to - and confidence in using - digital technology to improve the quality of their lives’ Digital North Lanarkshire Project • DigitalNL is a North Lanarkshire –wide initiative which will seek to address issues of digital inclusion through a co-ordinated partnership based approach which maximises and co-ordinates all activities which support access to digital technology. These services will include one or a combination of: • Access to digital equipment – hardware & software • Formal training in digital technology • Certificated or non-certificated training in digital technology • Staff support and supervision in digital technology Digital NL Website & Marketing • The DigitalNL Website will be launched in Spring 2018 >Community & Corporate access >LDC Sign Language Video & Recite Button >Signposting (all DigitalNL members information, interactive map) >DigitalNL Framework (Bronze, Silver & Gold) • Social Media: Facebook> Digital North Lanarkshire & Twitter> #digitalnl • Membership Packs • Digital Awareness Events (in partnership with TCA) Digital NL Members • Community Learning & Development Partnership – community groups • VANL • Routes to Work Ltd • Citizen Advice Bureau • DWP • SDS • Cultural NL • NHS Lanarkshire • Lead Scotland • Town Centre Activities • Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre • Kirkshaws Neighbourhood Centre • New College Lanarkshire • Newmains Community Trust • Lanarkshire Deaf Club • Glenboig Neighbourhood Centre ………. Contact Information • Sandra Maguire • DigitalNL Project Manager • Tel: 01236 460107 • Ext: 7403 • Mobile: 07789722646 • NCL, Coatbridge Campus, Kildonan Street, ML5 3LS (Tel: 0300 555 8080) Coatbridge Locality Network Community Planning/Community Matters Rosalyn Griffith Community Planning Community Asset Transfer Rosalyn Griffith North Lanarkshire Council Community Planning …..How public sector organisations work together with communities third sector to plan, develop and deliver better services and improve lives for local people… So what's changed? Equal Working better Focus on Small number responsibility with tackling of shared on all communities/ Inequalities priorities organisations third sector So what's new?… Locality Plans Approaches to reflect Focussed on smaller populations priorities/community need (not Focussed on those experiencing uniform). highest inequality Local Outcome Improvement Plan (Oct 2017) Agreement for shared partnership priorities How communities will be empowered to participate Equal responsibility on all organisations Decisions – priorities – approaches The shared priorities …. Looked After Children and Young People Homelessness Poverty Resilient Communities • The focus for Localities/LAP’s • Work with local communities How do we know what the shared priorities are? Engagement Engagement with with partners at Communities all levels Analysis of Work with Third data/intelligence Sector Across North Lanarkshire some groups experience higher levels of inequality Current focus Participation Requests Community Planning Common Good Property Asset Transfer Requests Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 What is it? Legislation that aims to ensure that public services prioritise And Empowering communities Improving the lives of communities 12 parts Part 1: National Outcomes Part 2: Community Planning Part 3: Participation Requests Part 4: Community Right to Buy Land Part 5: Asset Transfer Requests Part 6: Delegation of Forestry Commissioners’ Functions Part 7: Football Clubs Part 8: Common Good Property Part 9: Allotments Part 10: Participation in Public Decision Making Part 11: Non Domestic Rates Part 12: General Participation Requests Community Groups can Processes being request to developed in become involved line with new in developing and guidance delivering service improvements Public Sector required to report on the number and nature of participation requests Common Good Property Land or property historically used by communities for communal purposes Local Authorities required to • Establish and maintain a register of common good property/assets • Consult with community bodies when establishing the register • Publish proposals and consult before disposing of or changing the use of common good assets Asset Transfer Requests Responsibility on both parties Public Authorities must: • Consider how the request contributes to the organisational and partnership priorities Community Bodies • Identify any constraints/obligations that • Right to request to purchase, lease, manage or would prevent the transfer use land/buildings belonging to public sector • Support community bodies through request bodies process • Explain reason for requests • Report annually on the number of requests • Demonstrate community benefit received and produce a publicly available • State payment or rent they would be willing o asset register pay and preferred condition (ie, lease length, full • Not dispose of the land /asset during asset transfer) negotiations • Evidence that they are able to fund and manage the asset Process • Community Participation request portal • Awareness raising • Specific Mail box for enquiries • Community Participation Panel • Pre qualification questionnaire CAT Process • Stage 1 process • Stage 2 Process • Appeals Finally Join the conversation Together we can make a difference your How to get involved • Local Area Partnership (LAP) Date of Next Wishaw LAP is Thursday 22nd March @ 7pm St. Aidan’s High School • VANL • Community Learning and Development • Community Councils • Community Forums • Tenants and Residents Groups • Local charities Contact Details Rosalyn Griffith Co-production Officer North Lanarkshire Council Email: [email protected] Telephone 01698-520503