Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse Local Community Planning Partnership
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AGENDA ITEM: 1 BAILLIESTON, SHETTLESTON AND GREATER EASTERHOUSE LOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP Minute of the Partnership Board meeting held on Tuesday 8 March 2011 at 2.00pm in Blairtummock House. Present: Councillor Catherine McMaster (Chair) Glasgow City Council Councillor Jim Coleman Glasgow City Council Bailie John McLaughlin Glasgow City Council Marjory Maxwell Voluntary Sector Representative George McGuinness Public Partnership Forum Representative Alexander McNab Community Council Representative Peter Howden Local Housing Forum Representative Steven Davies Glasgow East Regeneration Agency Alan Inglis (left at agenda item 6) John Wheatley College Ian Graham (arrived at agenda item 6) John Wheatley College Ann Fehilly Glasgow Community & Safety Services David Walker Strathclyde Police Paul Henery Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Mark Feinmann (arrived at agenda item 11) Community Health Partnership In Attendance: Judy Hunter Partnership & Development Services Aileen Thompson Partnership & Development Services Support Team Laura Gray Partnership & Development Services Support Team Danny Collins GERA Community Engagement Team Elaine Darling Public Partnership Forum Substitute Representative Jane Boyce Community Resident Ann Soutar Community Resident Tony O’Neill Glasgow City Council 1. Welcome, Introduction and Apologies Councillor McMaster welcomed everyone to the Board meeting. Apologies were received from: Tracy Steell, Ronnie Saez, John Butcher, Mary T Scahill, Cathy McPhail, Jim McVicar and Superintendent Eddie Smith. 2. Declarations of Interest No declarations of interest were made. 3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting The minutes of the Board meeting held on 25 January 2011 were accepted as an accurate record and this was proposed by Peter Howden and seconded by George McGuinness. 1 4. Matters Arising a) Shettleston Development Group Update Judy Hunter advised the Board that a meeting of the Shettleston Development Group took place recently and the group are looking at arranging a conference in the area and becoming a constituted group. George McGuinness enquired about the Baillieston Development Group as it has not met since last year. Judy advised that she will look into this. b) Community Health Partnership The Board noted that a full update on the Community Health Partnership (CHP) structure is available under agenda item 5 and that Mark Feinmann has been identified as the CHP representative for this Board. c) Youth Engagement Judy advised the Board that in relation to the discussion at the previous Board meeting regarding Youth Engagement discussions are taking place with the Chair of the Strategic Youth Partnership regarding the future strategic direction of youth work in the area. d) Youth Employability John Wheatley College have developed a proposal for the additional investment from 2011/2012 in relation to a youth employability initiative as requested by the Board. This proposal is in draft form and will be discussed at the next meeting of the Learning and Working Group, it should be available for the May Board meeting. e) Land Issue Judy advised that she has contacted Development and Regeneration Services (DRS) in relation to Peter Howden’s query at the last Board meeting and they have suggested that a map showing land ownership is requested from DRS. Judy has contacted Gerry Gormal regarding this. The Board agreed to alter the agenda as follows: 5. Community Engagement Update Judy Hunter highlighted the report relating to discussions taking place centrally concerning Community Engagement. The GCPP Strategic Board has previously agreed that there is a need to refresh and refocus GCPP’s approach to Community Engagement. The Board noted the report and during discussion made the following points: x The Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse Community Reference Group (CRG) is operating effectively and members of this group have expressed that they want to continue in this format; x Concerns were raised regarding some of the points that were in the report as they are negative and have not been the experience of CRG’s in the East; 2 x Community representatives advised that the constant restructuring in relation to community engagement has become tiring and unacceptable and advised that the reason that some CRG’s have not been well attended is due to rules that have been enforced by Community Planning; and x Consultation should take place with CRG’s before any decisions are made. The Chair noted the points highlighted and requested that these are fed back to the Area Co- ordinating Group when discussing community engagement structures. The Board noted the report and requested that a further update is brought back to the LCPP Board following discussion by the GCPP Strategic Board and discussions with the local support team to agree support mechanisms for the proposed new approach. 6. Local Integration Networks Update Judy Hunter presented the report in relation to Local Integration Networks (LINs) and the future shape and context for the delivery of local race equality services. The Board noted the report and requested that a further update is brought back to the LCPP Board. The Board discussed local networks and in particular ESOL, Judy advised that discussions are taking place in relation to a City-wide approach for ESOL. Ian Graham expressed some concern regarding this and stated that John Wheatley College are experiencing high demand for ESOL classes and resources should be given to where demand is high. Ian also advised that a degree of sensitivity is required in relation to who would deliver this City-wide. The Chair stated that local networks are valued and should be endorsed. 7. Local Regeneration Agency Update Judy Hunter presented the report in relation to the future structuring of the five local Regeneration Agencies (LRAs). The Board noted the report and requested that a further update be brought back to the LCPP Board. Steve Davies advised that each LRA has been asked to submit an operational plan by the 1 April 2011. 8. International Women’s Day The Chair advised the Board that there is an event at the Bridge on Monday 14 March 2011 to celebrate International Women’s Day. 9. Community Health Partnership Update The Board noted the report. 3 10. Draft Minutes of Glasgow Community Planning Partnership Strategic Board held on 14 December 2010 The Board noted the minutes. Peter Howden advised that there should be a representative from a local housing organisation on the Strategic Board. 11. AOCB The Board received a request from community resident Ann Soutar in relation to Kinship Care. Ann advised that she will be attending an event in relation to Kinship Care and requested a response from Community Planning and Community Health Partnership. The Chair requested that Mark Feinmann, as the CHP representative on the LCPP Board, discuss this with Ann. 12. Date of Future Meetings The Board noted the dates as follows: x Tuesday 10 May 2011 at 2.00pm x Tuesday 16 August 2011 at 2.00pm x Tuesday 8 November 2011 at 2.00pm 4.