Cunninghame House, Irvine.
20 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
You are requested to attend a Meeting of the above mentioned Committee of North Ayrshire Council to be held in the Main Hall, Ardeer Neighbourhood Centre, Shore Road, Stevenston on THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2014 at 2.00 p.m. to consider the undernoted business.
Yours faithfully
Elma Murray
Chief Executive
1. Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in respect of items of business on the Agenda.
2. Minutes The accuracy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 14 November 2013 will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed).
North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 3. Community Planning Partnership Partners
3.1 North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board: 12 December 2013 Submit report by the Chief Executive on the Minutes of the meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board held on 12 December 2013 (copy enclosed).
3.2 Police Scotland Police Scotland will report.
3.3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Submit report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on activity within the Committee's area in the period 1 November 2013 to 1 February 2014 (copy enclosed).
4. Provost's Civic Pride Awards Submit report by the Chief Executive on the nomination and voting process for the Civic Pride Awards (copy enclosed).
5. Traffic Regulation Order for School Keep Clear Zig Zag Markings Submit report by the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) on a Traffic Regulation Order to be promoted to make School Keep Clear zig zag markings legally enforceable within North Ayrshire (copy enclosed).
6. Community Benefit Fund: Applications for Grant Aid Submit report by the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) on applications received in respect of the Community Benefit Fund 2013/14 (copy enclosed).
7. Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund 2013/14: Applications for Financial Assistance Submit report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills) on applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme and the Local Youth Action Fund 2013/14 (copy enclosed).
8. Stevenston Common Good Fund: Application for Financial Assistance Submit report by the Chief Executive on an application for financial assistance from the Stevenston Common Good Fund (copy enclosed).
9. Brodick Pier Redevelopment Committee Submit report by the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) on the Minutes of the meetings of the Brodick Harbour Redevelopment Committee held on 4 October and 9 December 2013 (copy enclosed).
North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 2 10. Ardrossan: Car Parking at the Junction of Princes Street with Glasgow Street
11. Future Agenda Items Discuss items for consideration at future meetings of the Area Committee.
12. Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent.
North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 3 4 Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Sederunt: John Bruce (Chair) Willie Gibson Tony Gurney Chair: John Hunter Ronnie McNicol Peter McNamara Jim Montgomerie Alan Munro
Attending:
Apologies:
Meeting Ended:
North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 5 6 Agenda Item 2 Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee 14 November 2013
STEVENSTON, 14 November 2013 - At a Meeting of the Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee of North Ayrshire Council at 2.00 p.m.
Present Willie Gibson, Tony Gurney, John Hunter, Jim Montgomerie and Alan Munro. Also Present Inspector Skimming (Police Scotland). In Attendance C. Forsyth, Assistant Transportation Manger and J. Cumming, Project Officer (Development and Environment); R. McGilvery, Temporary Divisional Manager HQ (Social Services and Health); A. Diamond, Team Manager (Contracts) Housing Assets and Investments and J. Robertson, Projects Manager, Housing Assets and Investments (Finance and Property); B. Anderson, Performance/Grants Information Officer (Education and Skills); R. Conner, Solicitor, A. Little, Committee Services Officer and C. Graham, Committee Services Support Officer (Chief Executive's Service).
Chair Councillor Gibson in the Chair. Apologies for Absence John Bruce, Peter McNamara, Ronnie McNicol and Station Manager Davidson (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service).
1. Appointment of Chair
In the absence of Councillor Bruce, the Committee agreed to appoint Councillor Gibson to Chair the meeting.
2. Declarations of Interest
In terms of Standing Order 16 and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, Councillor Munro, as a member of the Stevenston Christmas Lights Group declared an indirect, non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 8 Community Benefit Fund Application for Grant Aid, and took no part in the discussion thereon.
In terms of Standing Order 16 and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, Councillor Gurney as a relative of a member of the Group, declared an indirect, non-pecuniary interest in the Ardrossan Sea Cadet grant application submitted under Agenda Item 9, Community Development Grants Scheme Award and Local Youth Action Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance 2013/14, and took no part in the discussion thereon.
Page 1 7 3. Minutes
The accuracy of the Minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 26 September 2013 and the special meeting held on 21 October 2013 was confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
4. Hydro Scheme
The Committee was advised that due to adverse weather conditions the ferry from Arran had been cancelled and Mr Calderwood was unable to attend the meeting.
The Committee agreed that the item be considered at a future meeting.
5. Community Planning Partnership Partners
5.1 North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board: Minutes of Meeting held on 12 September 2013
Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the Minutes of the meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board held on 12 September 2013.
Noted.
5.2 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Submitted report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on activity within the Committee's area in the period 13 September to 30 October 2013.
Noted.
5.3 Police Scotland
Inspector Skimming provided information on the following:-
Crimes of Note; Notable Arrests; Directed Patrol Plan Initiatives; Public Events attended; and Local Police Plan Priorities.
Page 2 8 Following discussion of a recent incident at Currie Court, Officers from Social Services and Health and Finance and Corporate Support undertook to (a) arrange a meeting with all residents in the near future to allay concerns and confirm responsibilities in terms of security; (b) carry out an audit to establish all keys/security fobs are accounted for; (c) arrange, upon completion of the renovation of the common area, a further meeting with the residents of Currie Court with regard to the Independent Living Unit; and (d) update the Elected Members for Ardrossan on the outcome of the meetings and the audit of keys.
Noted.
6. Provost's Civic Pride Awards
Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the nomination and voting process for the Civic Pride Awards.
Members discussed the Sports Award and Arts and Culture Award that are open to both individuals and groups. They were of the view that it is likely the number of votes received will be higher for a group than for an individual and on that basis individuals are disadvantaged.
The Committee agreed that the Chief Executive (a) investigate alternatives to the current arrangements in place with regard to the Sports Award and the Arts & Culture Award categories in the Provost's Civic Pride Awards, with a view to producing more equitable voting/counting arrangements for these categories; and (b) provide a report to a future meeting on the proposed revised arrangements.
7. Isle of Arran: Brodick: Market Road - Introduction of Waiting Restrictions
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) on a proposed Traffic Regulation Order to introduce additional waiting restrictions in Market Road, Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
A Traffic Regulation Order was made in 2009 which introduced no waiting/no loading restrictions on the part of Market Road which fronts the busy pier area. Since then, there has been a gradual increase in the number of cars parking on the commercial section of Market Road. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) are often unable to enter and egress their yards due to the position of the parked cars.
The Committee agreed to (a) note the findings in the report; and (b) approve (i) the proposal to promote a Traffic Regulation Order to introduce additional waiting restrictions in Market Road, Brodick; and (ii) its implementation if no objections are received.
Page 3 9 8. Community Benefit Fund: Application for Grant Aid
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) on an application received in respect of the Community Benefit Fund 2013/14.
The Committee agreed to make the following award:-
Organisation Award Stevenston Christmas Lights Group £1,500
9. Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund 2013/14: Applications for Financial Assistance
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills) on applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme and the Local Youth Action Fund 2013/14.
The Committee (a) agreed to make the following awards:-
Community Development Grant Scheme
Organisation Award Roots of Arran £ 280 Ardrossan Whitlees Community Centre Association £2,453 North Ayrshire Athletics Club £2,000 - to be paid from the Local Youth Action Fund Hit-IT Nil - and to advise the group that an application may be submitted to the Stevenston Common Good Fund for consideration in early 2014 should assistance with tutor costs still be required
Local Youth Action Fund
Organisation Award St John's Youth Group £2,000 Ardrossan Sea Cadets £2,000 North Ayrshire Athletics Club £2,000 and (b) noted a balance remaining of £797 in the Community Development Grant Scheme budget and £2,274 in the Local Youth Action Fund for the remainder of financial year 2013/14.
Page 4 10 10. Stevenston Common Good Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance
Submitted report by the Chief Executive on applications for financial assistance from the Stevenston Common Good Fund.
The Committee agreed to make the following awards:-
Organisation Award Hit-IT £1,490 1st Stevenston Boys' Brigade £ 250
11. North Ayrshire Council (Ardrossan) Charitable Trust and North Ayrshire Council (Saltcoats) Charitable Trust
Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the new Charitable Trust Funds established for the towns of Ardrossan and Saltcoats, and on the proposed arrangements for administration of two funds delegated to the Area Committee.
The report provided information in relation to the purposes of the new Ardrossan Trust and Saltcoats Trusts and the range of individuals and organisations who will be eligible to receive grants and donations. Members sought clarification on the revenue balances in respect of the Ardrossan Trust and the Saltcoats Trust.
The Committee agreed that the Head of Democratic and Administration Services seek clarification on the revenue balances of the Trusts and advise the Members directly.
12. Future Agenda Items
The Committee noted that any items for the next meeting of the Area Committee should be submitted to A. Little or C. Graham.
13. Urgent Items
The Chair agreed that the following item of business be considered as a matter of urgency to allow the item to be actioned without delay.
13.1 Ardrossan Sea Cadets: T. S. James Caird
The Chair advised of the intention to dispose of the T. S. James Caird and replace with an "open" launch. A draft letter to the Marine Society expressing support for the retention of the T. S. James Caird was circulated for Members approval.
Page 5 11 The Committee agreed that (a) the letter be forwarded to the Marine Society; and (b) the Cabinet be requested to also write to the Marine Society expressing Council support for the retention of the T. S. James Caird.
The meeting ended at 3.05 p.m.
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Agenda Item 3.1 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board: Minutes of Meeting held on 12 December 2013
Purpose: To submit the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 12 December 2013.
Recommendation: That the Area Committee notes the Minutes contained in Appendix 1.
1. Introduction
1.1 It was previously agreed that the Minutes of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board be submitted to the Area Committee for information. The key matters arising from the Minutes have been highlighted for the attention of the Committee and are detailed in paragraph 2.1.
2. Current Position
2.1 The Minutes of the meeting of the CPP Board held on 12 December 2013 are appended. Particular matters for the Area Committee's attention include the following:
Agenda Item 4a: Contribution to the SOA by Scottish Enterprise Jim Reid, Stakeholders and Networks Director, Scottish Enterprise provided a presentation on Scottish Enterprise’s work in North Ayrshire and their contribution to the achievement of the SOA outcomes.
Agenda Item 4b: Contribution to the SOA by Skills Development Scotland Gordon McGuinness, Head of Industries & Enterprise Networks, Skills Development Scotland presented to the Board on mapping between the SOA themes and Skills Development Scotland’s priorities locally.
13 Agenda Item 5: Partner Presentations on SOA / Joint Financial Planning Sandra Bale, Policy and Performance Officer, North Ayrshire Council presented options for CPP partners to present on their contributions towards the North Ayrshire SOA. The Board agreed that a template should be produced with each SOA outcome listed and all partners should insert their contributions to the SOA. These will then be used at two CPP Board away days.
Agenda Item 6: Review of Children’s Services Carol Kirk, Corporate Director, North Ayrshire Council provided a report on proposals for a review of Children’s Services. It was agreed that a new Children’s Services Strategic Partnership be formed as an executive group which sits under the CPP Board.
Agenda Item 7: The Pilot Joint Inspection of Services for Children in North Ayrshire Carol Kirk, Corporate Director, North Ayrshire Council updated the Board on the findings of the Joint Inspection of Services for Children in North Ayrshire. The Board agreed the Inspection Improvement Plan.
Agenda Item 8: Introduction of Scottish Statutory Instrument: Community Learning and Development 2013 Audrey Sutton, Head of Service, North Ayrshire Council reported on the proposed Scottish Statutory Instrument for CLD (“The Requirements of Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013”) and outlined the responsibilities that will fall to the Education Authority as a result of legislation, including the development of a community learning plan. The Board agreed the creation of a CPP task and finish group to progress the development of the community learning plan.
Agenda Item 10: Implementing the Neighbourhood Planning Approach Damien Griffith, CPP Analyst, North Ayrshire Council presented a report on implementing the Neighbourhood Planning Approach. The CPP Board approved the key findings from the main report of the Areas of Family Resilience Report and noted that individual Neighbourhood Profiles will be released at a series of Neighbourhood Forums which are currently scheduled throughout Winter 2013/14.
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3.1 That the Area Committee notes the CPP Board Minutes and, in particular, those matters highlighted at 2.1 above.
4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report.
Human Resource Implications
4.2 There are no human resource implications arising from this report.
Legal Implications
4.3 There are no legal implications arising from this report.
Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications arising from this report.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications arising from this report.
5. Consultations
5.1 No consultations were required.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The Minutes are submitted for information with the matters arising.
ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive
Reference : MR For further information please contact Morna Rae, Acting Community Planning Officer on 01294 324177 Background Papers None
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North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership
CPP Board
Minutes of Meeting held on 12 December 2013
Present
Ayrshire College Heather Dunk, Principal
Irvine Bay Urban Regeneration Company Patrick Wiggins, Chief Executive
Jobcentre Plus Etta Wright, District Manager West of Scotland
NHS Ayrshire and Arran Martin Cheyne, Chairman
North Ayrshire Council Councillor William Gibson (Chair) Councillor Anthea Dickson Councillor Alex Gallagher Councillor Ruth Maguire Elma Murray, Chief Executive
Police Scotland Chief Inspector Tim Ross and Superintendent Neil Kerr
Scottish Enterprise Jim Reid, Stakeholders & Networks Director
Scottish Fire and Rescue Jim Scott, Local Senior Officer
Scottish Government Stephen Gallagher, Location Director
Skills Development Scotland Gordon McGuinness
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Allan Comrie, Senior Transport Planner
Third Sector Interface Jim Nichols, Manager, Arran CVS
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In Attendance
Carol Kirk, Corporate Director (Education and Skills); Sandra Bale, Policy and Performance Officer; Morna Rae, Acting Policy and Performance Officer and Damien Griffith, Partnership Analyst; Martyn McKeown, Committee and Members Services Manager (North Ayrshire Council); and Iona Colvin, Director (North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership).
Apologies
Councillor Robert Steel (North Ayrshire Council) and John Burns, Chief Executive (NHS Ayrshire & Arran).
Chair
Councillor Gibson in the Chair.
1. Welcome and Apologies
The Chair welcomed partners to the meeting.
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Submitted minutes of the meeting of the CPP Board held on 12 September 2013.
The minutes were approved as a correct record.
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Submitted action note summarising actions taken against agenda items considered at the previous meeting.
Noted.
4. Presentations a) Scottish Enterprise
The CPP Board received a presentation by Mr Jim Reid on the role and 5 strategic priorities of Scottish Enterprise, and on the agency’s level of engagement in North Ayrshire
Members asked questions in relation to the information presented, including questions relating to:-
The role of Scottish Enterprise in relation to Prestwick Airport; The priority given by Scottish Enterprise to Enterprise Zones;
Mr Reid provided clarification on these specific points.
Noted.
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The CPP Board received a presentation by Mr Gordon McGuinness on the role of Skills Development Scotland.
Members asked questions in respect of the information presented, including questions relating to the importance of training managers. Mr McGuinness provided clarification on this specific issue.
Noted.
5. Partner Presentations on SOA / Joint Financial Planning
Submitted report by the Policy and Performance Officer, North Ayrshire Council which invited Partners to consider (a) proposals for Partners presenting on their contributions to the SOA; and (b) proposals for joint financial planning.
The CPP Board agreed to (a) approve options (ii) and (iii), set out in section 3.1 of the report as the means through which Partners report on their contributions to the SOA; and (b) receive a report at the March meeting on the ongoing work in relation to CPP Resource Mapping and in relation to proposals for joint financial planning.
6. Review of Children’s Services
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills), North Ayrshire Council which set out the current position with regard to the need to review the arrangements for working together on children’s services to improve their effectiveness.
The report set out the background to the current arrangements, proposed that these arrangements be reviewed, and proposed that a new Children’s Services Strategic Partnership be formed to lead on this work.
The CPP Board agreed (a) that a new Children’s Services Strategic Partnership be formed as an Executive Group of the CPP, as set out in the report; and (b) that the Partnership agree its future priorities, structures and arrangements and report back to the next CPP Board on these and on the timescales for its future work plan.
7. Report of the Pilot Joint Inspection of Services for Children in North Ayrshire
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills), North Ayrshire Council which informed the CPP Board of the outcome of the Pilot Inspection of Services for Children in North Ayrshire, advised the CPP Board of the next stage of the process, and sought approval to the draft Inspection Improvement Plan.
North Ayrshire was one of 4 CPP areas, (along with Orkney, City of Edinburgh and Argyll & Bute), selected as pilot sites for the new Joint Inspection of Services for Children by the Care Inspectorate. Inspections are statutory and are at the request of Scottish Ministers. The Pilot Inspection in North Ayrshire took place in March and April 2013. The report summarised the outcome of the inspection.
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The CPP Board agreed to (a) note the outcome of the pilot joint inspection for services for children and young people in North Ayrshire; (b) approve the draft Inspection Improvement Plan as attached to the report; and (c) noted the independent evaluation of the pilot inspections.
8. Introduction of Scottish Statutory Instrument: Community Learning and Development
Submitted report by the Head of Service (Community and Culture – Education and Skills), North Ayrshire Council, which updated the Board on the proposed Scottish Statutory Instrument for CLD (“The Requirements of Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013”), outlined the responsibilities that will fall to the Education Authority as a result of legislation, including the development of a community learning plan; and proposed the creation of a CPP task and finish group to progress the development of the community learning plan.
The CPP Board (a) noted the requirements that this legislation will place on North Ayrshire Council, its Community Planning Partners and other CLD providers across North Ayrshire, including with respect to Curriculum for Excellence; (b) agreed to the setting up of a task and finish group to develop a community learning plan for North Ayrshire, with its membership and reporting timescales to be confirmed to the next CPP Board meeting; and (c) agreed to receive a further report once the legislation has been implemented in North Ayrshire.
9. Neighbourhood Planning Forums
Submitted report by the Partnership Analyst, North Ayrshire Council, which updated the CPP Board on the proposal to consult local communities on the new Neighbourhood Planning Approach via an initial series of Neighbourhood Forums during Winter 2013/14.
A schedule of six half day Neighbourhood Forums has been arranged for Winter 2013/14 to consult local communities and groups on the new Neighbourhood Planning approach. Details were provided in the report. Feedback generated from this series of community consultations will contribute towards developing Neighbourhood Plans and setting an early agenda for future Neighbourhood Forums.
Partners suggested that the list of invitees should be widened to include business sector and student representative bodies.
The CPP Board agreed to (a) approve the proposal for a series of Neighbourhood Planning Forums throughout Winter 2013/14 as outlined in 2.2 of the report; and (b) note the proposals to use any feedback from these consultations towards developing local priorities and feeding into future Neighbourhood Plans.
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10. Implementing the Neighbourhood Planning Approach: Areas of Family Resilience
Submitted report by the Partnership Analyst, North Ayrshire Council, seeking approval for the main findings of the 2013/14 Areas of Family Resilience Report.
The 2013 North Ayrshire Areas of Family Resilience Report (AFR) brings together a range of key statistics for the first time at neighbourhood level and below. The core purpose of the report is to inform the efficient planning and location of jointly delivered public services in North Ayrshire.
Using established data sources and geographic information systems, the AFR combines socio-economic statistics and location data to provide a balanced spatial analysis of the distribution of local strengths and needs.
As well as providing a portfolio of evidence, the AFR also aims to enhance the Partnership’s understanding of the geography of need and community resilience in North Ayrshire.
The CPP Board agreed (a) to approve the key findings from the main report of the Areas of Family Resilience Report and (b) to note that individual Neighbourhood Profiles will be released at a series of Neighbourhood Forums which are currently scheduled throughout Winter 2013/14; and (c) that a colour copy of the report be issued to Partners.
11. SOA 2013/14 Quarter 2 Performance Report
Submitted report by the Acting Policy & Performance Officer, North Ayrshire Council, on the status of SOA priorities, outcomes and actions as at quarter 2.
There was general discussion on the format of the report including the incorporation of a Key to the tables and the provision of colour copies to Board members.
Noted.
12. CPP Audit Improvement Plan
Submitted report by the Policy & Performance Officer, North Ayrshire Council, which provided an update on progress against the CPP Audit Improvement Plan.
The CPP Board (a) noted progress being made to implement the Improvement Plan; and (b) agreed that a further Partnership Healthcheck should be undertaken.
13. Early Years Collaborative
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills), North Ayrshire Council advising on progress in the Early Years Collaborative in North Ayrshire.
The Early Years Taskforce has established the Early Years Collaborative as a means of driving transformational change in improving outcomes for children in the early years. It has committed significant resources to the Collaborative which has now held three national sessions to support learning and sharing across CPPs about what is working in moving towards the stretch aims. 5 21
In North Ayrshire the Collaborative has been successful in identifying more effectively gaps in children’s development; improving how change is measured; and working together in partnership. The Collaborative is also a useful opportunity to build on the Early Intervention and Prevention Strategy approved by the CPP Board in June. The report set out progress in developing the Collaborative in North Ayrshire. Section 3 of the report set out future developments.
Members sought further information in relation to PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) programme which helps to equip children to resolve conflicts peacefully and handle emotions positively.
The CPP Board agreed to approve the proposals for the further development of the Collaborative in North Ayrshire as outlined in Section 3.
14. Consultation on Community Planning Statutory Duties
Submitted report by the Acting Policy and Performance Officer, North Ayrshire Council, which advised on the Consultation on Community Planning Statutory Duties.
On 6 November the Scottish Government launched a consultation on its Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill. The deadline for responses is 24 January 2014.
The consultation document is much wider than the CPP statutory duties. The Head of Service Community and Culture is coordinating North Ayrshire Council’s response to the Bill as a whole. The Strategic Management Team has been asked to consider the consultation questions on the CPP statutory duties. Their responses will be compiled and a draft consultation response will be circulated around CPP Board members in January. Feedback will then be incorporated into the overall Bill consultation response.
Noted.
15. Local Fire and Rescue Plan
Submitted report by Area Manager James Scott, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, which informed the CPP Board on the development of the Local Fire and Rescue Plan for North Ayrshire for the period 2014 – 2017.
Noted.
16. Chairs Reports
Submitted reports from the Chairs of a) the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership; b) the Community Engagement Reference Group; c) the Economic Development and Regeneration Board; and d) the Community Health Partnership.
Chief Inspector Ross provided additional information on the festive season ‘Safer Streets’ initiative. Information was also provided on the ‘Respect’ campaign aimed at college students.
Noted.
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17. Any Other Business
The Chief Executive of North Ayrshire Council reported on the award of significant funding from the Scottish Government’s Capital Regeneration Fund to assist with projects at Saltcoats Town Hall, Ardrossan Quayside, and the Marine Biological Station on Millport, together with the award of funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland towards community projects in Ardrossan (Central and North East). Mr McGuinness suggested that the Council should contact East Renfrewshire Council who had previous received funding.
Mr Comrie provided an update on the redevelopment of Brodick Pier and the implications for bus stances which SPT has been asked to consider.
Mr Gallagher referred to the White Paper on the Scottish Referendum on Independence and offered to answer questions on its detail.
18. Date of Next Meeting
Thursday 6 March 2014 at 10.30 a.m.
The meeting ended at 12.25 p.m.
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Dates: 01/11/2013 - 01/02/2014 Councils: North Ayrshire Wards: Ardrossan and Arran Ward, Saltcoats and Stevenston Ward
Incident Analysis
Ward Council Ward as % of Council
Population 36725 135817 27% Dwellings 18024 65550 27.5% Incidents 164 483 34% Casualties 4 28 14.3% Fire 1 7 14.3% RTC 3 16 18.8% Other 0 5 % Fatalities 0 2 % Fire 0 0 % RTC 0 0 % Other 0 2 %
Dwelling Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Dwelling Fire Locations
Street Incident Count ARGYLE RD, ., SALTCOATS 1 ARRAN LANE, ., ARDROSSAN 1 BARRIE TERR, ., ARDROSSAN 1 FLEMING CRES, ., SALTCOATS 1 HAYOCKS RD, ., STEVENSTON 1 NEW ST, ., STEVENSTON 1 O CONNOR CRT, ., SALTCOATS 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 7
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Dwelling Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Dwelling Fire Locations
Street Incident Count HILLSIDE CRT, ., STEVENSTON 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1
Non Domestic Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Non Domestic Fire Locations
Non Domestic Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Non Domestic Fire Locations
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Vehicle Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Vehicle Fire Locations
Street Incident Count MAYISH RD, BRODICK, ARRAN 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1
Vehicle Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Vehicle Fire Locations
Street Incident Count WALLACE AVE, ., STEVENSTON 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1
Rubbish Fires Top 10 Rubbish Fire Locations
Street Incident Count CANAL CRT, ., SALTCOATS 1 CASTLEHILL RD, ., STEVENSTON 1 CENTRAL AVE, ., ARDROSSAN 1 CORRIE CRES, ., SALTCOATS 1 DALRY RD, ., ARDROSSAN 1 DOCKHEAD ST, ., SALTCOATS 1 GARVEN RD, ., STEVENSTON 1 GREEN ST, ., SALTCOATS 1 LINKS RD, ., SALTCOATS 1 PARK VIEW, ., ARDROSSAN 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 10
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Heath and Grass Fires Top 10 Heath and Grass Fire Locations
Street Incident Count HYSLOP RD, ., STEVENSTON 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1
Derelict Buildings: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Derelict Buildings Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
Derelict Buildings: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Derelict Buildings Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
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False Alarms: Malicious Top 10 Malicious False Alarm Locations
Street Incident Count MUNRO WALK, ., SALTCOATS 2 ROSS RD, ., SALTCOATS 2 SORBIE RD, ., ARDROSSAN 2 CARRICK AVE, ., SALTCOATS 1 PARKHOUSE GDNS, ., ARDROSSAN 1 SANNOX DR, ., SALTCOATS 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 9
False Alarms: Good Intent Top 10 Good Intent False Alarm Locations
Street Incident Count #invalid, #invalid, #invalid 1 ., LAMLASH, ARRAN 1 A841, BLACKWATERFOOT, ARRAN 1 AFTON CRT, ., STEVENSTON 1 CANAL ST, ., SALTCOATS 1 ELM PARK, ., ARDROSSAN 1 GLADSTONE RD, ., SALTCOATS 1 KNOWE RD, BRODICK, ARRAN 1 LUMSDEN PL, ., STEVENSTON 1 MAIN ST, LAMLASH, ARRAN 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 18
False Alarms: Equipment Fault Top 10 Equipment Fault False Alarm Locations
Street Incident Count EGLINTON RD, ., ARDROSSAN 8 PRINCES ST, ., ARDROSSAN 7 WHEATLEY GDNS, ., SALTCOATS 4 STANLEY RD, ., ARDROSSAN 3 THE BRAES, ., SALTCOATS 3 #invalid, #invalid, #invalid 2 ., LAMLASH, ARRAN 2 BOGLEMART ST, ., STEVENSTON 2 CURRIE CRT, ., ARDROSSAN 2 GLASGOW ST, ., ARDROSSAN 2 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 67
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Road Traffic Collisions Top 10 Road Traffic Collision Locations
Street Incident Count A841, LAMLASH, ARRAN 1 PARKHOUSE RD, ., ARDROSSAN 1 THE ROSS RD, ., ARRAN 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 3
Water Related Incidents Top 10 Water Related Incident Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
Other Special Services* Top 10 Other Special Services* Locations
Street Incident Count CENTRAL AVE, ., ARDROSSAN 2 KILMAHEW ST, ., ARDROSSAN 2 A841, LAMLASH, ARRAN 1 BEATTIE CRT, ., STEVENSTON 1 CALEDONIA RD, ., SALTCOATS 1 CHAPELHILL MOUNT, ., ARDROSSAN 1 DALRY RD, ., SALTCOATS 1 DONALDSON AVE, ., STEVENSTON 1 GLASGOW ST, ., ARDROSSAN 1 KILMAHEW CRT, ., ARDROSSAN 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 22
* - Excluding road traffic collisions and water related incidents
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Given a date range, council and ward, this report provides demographic, incident, casualty and fatality information in tabular format. It also charts and lists the top ten street locations for a chosen list of incident types.
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Agenda Item 4 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: Provost's Civic Pride Awards
Purpose: To advise the Committee of the nomination and voting process for the Civic Pride Awards.
Recommendation: That the Committee notes the information contained in the report.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Area Committee requested at its meeting of 26 September 2013 that a report be provided to the next meeting on the nomination and voting process for the Provost’s Civic Pride Awards.
1.2 A report was tabled and considered at the 14 November meeting of the Committee on the nomination and voting process, noting that the awards, now in their fourth year, recognise the exceptional talent, skill and dedication of individuals and groups who make a huge difference to local communities across North Ayrshire every year.
1.3 The process of nominating and voting relies entirely on the involvement of North Ayrshire residents. Members of the public actively nominate and vote for the person(s) or group they believe make a difference in their local communities under five award categories.
1.4 The five award categories are:
North Ayrshire Community Group Award - a voluntary group based in North Ayrshire which has made a positive contribution and promoted or demonstrated civic pride in its community
North Ayrshire Citizen of the Year Award - a person residing in North Ayrshire who has made a positive contribution and promoted or demonstrated civic pride in his/her community
33 North Ayrshire Young Citizen of the Year (Under 25 years) - a young person residing in North Ayrshire who has made a positive contribution and promoted or demonstrated civic pride in his/her community
North Ayrshire Arts & Culture Award - an individual or group, based in North Ayrshire, which has made an outstanding contribution to the field of arts and culture, either through artistic endeavour or by encouraging and supporting others
North Ayrshire Sports Award – an individual or group, based in North Ayrshire, which has made an outstanding contribution to the field of sport, either through sporting achievements or by encouraging and supporting others.
1.5 Nominations can be made on North Ayrshire Council’s website, or on a hard copy nomination form available in Council offices, schools and libraries, or by completing a cut-out form printed in our local newspapers.
1.6 The nomination process is open for an eight week period.
1.7 Immediately after the nomination closing date, the Provost, the Area Committee Chairs and the Award Sponsors convene to form the judging panel to select three finalists for each category.
1.8 Once the 15 finalists have been selected, the voting process commences, with members of the public invited to vote for who they believe deserves to win in each category.
1.9 Votes can be cast either by the coupon available in the local newspapers or online via our website. Voting is open for a five week period and the person or group receiving the most votes wins the category.
1.10 One final award - The Provost’s Award - is selected by the Provost from the five category winners.
1.11 All five local newspapers currently carry extensive free coverage of the awards throughout the 12 week nomination and voting process. The free coverage secured each year has an Advertising Value Equivalent (AVE) of £160,000 (based on the cost per single column centimetre).
34 1.12 The awards process culminates each year with the Provost’s Civic Pride Awards Charity Dinner where finalists (and their partners) in all five categories are invited to attend the dinner free of charge.
1.13 The Provost’s Civic Pride Awards Charity Dinner has been a great success on a number of fronts - promoting civic pride in North Ayrshire; showcasing the talent and skills of the area; securing sponsorship, involvement and support from local businesses and organisations and raising circa £20,000 each year for local charities.
1.14 The monies raised for charities is directly linked to the number of tables ‘sold’ to local companies/organisations and on the amounts secured through fundraising activities on the night such as raffles, auctions and Heads & Tails games.
1.15 It is not expected that the finalists and their partners will participate in all of these fundraising activities – rather that the business people and other guests in attendance will be the main contributors.
2. Current Position
2.1 The Area Committee has requested that the Chief Executive (a) investigate alternatives to the current arrangements in place with regard to the Sports Award and the Arts & Culture Award categories in the Provost's Civic Pride Awards, with a view to producing more equitable voting/counting arrangements for these categories; and (b) provide a report to a future meeting on the proposed revised arrangements.
2.2 The current nomination and voting process for the Sports Award and the Arts & Culture Award categories accords equal status to individuals and groups/clubs.
2.3 To introduce separate categories for individuals and groups/clubs would, effectively, introduce two new categories of awards and would have implications on a number of fronts, each with financial implications.
2.4 Since ‘free’ tables are set aside at the Provost’s Civic Pride Awards Charity Dinner for the three finalists (and partners) in each category, this would mean two less sponsor tables at the dinner.
35 2.5 This would result in less involvement/support from local companies and organisations for the event as well as a direct impact on the amount of money raised at the event for local charities – estimated at a loss of circa £2,000 in table ‘sales’ plus a loss of between £3,000 - £5,000 from fundraising activities – a total loss of between £5,000 and £7,000.
2.6 The £160,000 worth of free press coverage currently secured for the awards is likely to be affected – given that the current 12 weeks of coverage is based on the set number of five categories. It is unlikely that the local newspapers would agree to extend the coverage by an extra four weeks – one extra week for each category at the nomination stage and one extra week for each category at the voting stage.
2.7 The other alternative which has been considered is to introduce a ‘weighting’ to the votes cast under each of the Sports and Arts and Culture awards categories with, for example, one vote for an individual who is nominated being equated to ten votes for a group or club.
2.8 Given that the membership of groups and clubs can vary dramatically, it is suggested that this is likely to prove inequitable to individuals and smaller groups nominated and would be impossible to manage fairly.
3. Proposals
3.1 It is recommended that the Committee notes the information in this report.
4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 The financial implications of, effectively, introducing two new categories are noted above.
Human Resource Implications
4.2 There are no human resource implications.
Legal Implications
4.3 There are no legal implications.
36 Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 The recognition of civic pride in our communities contributes to building community capacity.
5. Consultations
5.1 No consultations have taken place.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The award categories, nomination and voting process have followed the same approach since the Civic Pride Awards were launched in 2011.
6.2 The Area Committee is asked to consider the implications of altering the number of categories and/or introducing a weighting system for the voting process.
ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive
Reference : For further information please contact Lynne McEwan, Corporate Communications Manager on 01294 324117 Background Papers None
37 38 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Agenda Item 5 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: Traffic Regulation Order for School Keep Clear Zig Zag Markings
Purpose: To advise the Committee that a Traffic Regulation Order will be promoted to make School Keep Clear zig zag markings legally enforceable within North Ayrshire.
Recommendation: That the Committee notes the findings in this report.
1. Introduction
1.1 Traffic congestion at school opening and closing times is often caused by parents parking inappropriately as near to the school entrance as possible. Often these cars cause a danger to pedestrians and cyclists as they block the footpath or reduce visibility when children are crossing the road.
2. Current Position
2.1 The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 (as amended) permits local roads authorities to provide School Keep Clear zig zag road markings outside schools in order to control short term parking at entry/exit times. This marking can either be provided on an advisory basis or can be made legally enforceable when used in conjunction with an appropriate traffic sign and backed by a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
2.2 Historically many schools within North Ayrshire have advisory School Keep Clear zig zag road markings in place, which rely on voluntary compliance by parents.
39 2.3 Many schools are very concerned about the increased level of traffic management problems on the roads surrounding the school campus and following discussions with Police Scotland, it is considered appropriate to introduce this TRO to assist Police Scotland in carrying out their enforcement duties.
2.4 In North Ayrshire, the School Travel Plan Officer is responsible for the development and promotion of active travel initiatives within schools. A key element of this role is to encourage and support families to find healthy and sustainable travel modes on the school journey which could reduce the number of vehicles parking at schools. Some of the initiatives that are being promoted include School Travel Plans, Park and Stride, Walk to School Week and Cycle to School Day.
3. Proposals
3.1 It is proposed to introduce a TRO that will allow Police Scotland to enforce, under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the prohibition of stopping or parking on existing School Keep Clear markings between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. This TRO only relates to existing School Keep Clear markings and does not propose to introduce any new markings at this time.
3.2 School Keep Clear markings are currently in place on public roads at all schools within the Ardrossan & Arran, Saltcoats & Stevenston Area with the exception of Ardrossan Academy, Arran High School, Auchenharvie Academy, Corrie Primary School, Dykesmains Primary School, Hayocks Primary School, Kilmory Primary School, Lamlash Primary School, Mayfield Primary School, Pirnmill Primary School, St Anthony's Primary School, St. John's Primary School, James McFarlane School and James Reid School.
4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 The cost of promoting/advertising the TRO, making amendments to some of the existing road markings and erecting a pole and traffic sign at each location, will be sourced from the existing revenue budget within Development Planning Services (Roads) and a programme of works would be undertaken over a number of years.
40 Human Resource Implications
4.2 There are no human resource implications arising from this report.
Legal Implications
4.3 The Council’s Legal Service and Police Scotland will be consulted regarding the Traffic Regulation Order.
Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications arising from this report.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications arising from this report.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 The implementation of this scheme contributes to Single Outcome Agreement items 9(c) “Road safety has improved”.
Community Benefit Implications
4.7 The introduction of this TRO should help to improve road safety outside schools for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
5. Consultations
5.1 Consultation has taken place with Police Scotland and the Council's Educational Services who support this proposal.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The safety of children immediately outside many schools within North Ayrshire is frequently raised as a significant concern by many parents, due to the large volume of cars either dropping off or collecting children at schools.
41 6.2 While many schools have School Keep Clear markings already in place, these are advisory and are unable to be enforced by Police Scotland. In order to assist Police Scotland in managing inconsiderate parking outside schools, the Council will promote a TRO to introduce a restriction on stopping or parking on School Keep Clear zig zag markings between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
CRAIG HATTON Corporate Director (Development and Environment)
Reference : CF For further information please contact Crawford Forsyth, Team Manager (Transportation) on 01294 225219 Background Papers N/A
42 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Agenda Item 6 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: Community Benefit Fund Applications for Grant Aid
Purpose: To advise the Committee of the applications received in respect of the Community Benefit Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Committee considers the applications as outlined in the attached Appendix.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Committee will recall the criteria as previously agreed in that:
(i) Priority will be given to environmental projects although not exclusively; (ii) The criteria will be the same in the three localities; (iii) The Committee will not normally award grants over £4,000 but may do so at their discretion; (iv) Local groups will be given priority over national groups.
2. Current Position
2.1 The Community Benefit Fund has an overall balance of £10,808.85. The Community Benefit Fund for each locality has a balance as follows:
Ardrossan - £9,377.11 Saltcoats & Stevenston - £960.78 Arran - £470.96
3. Proposals
3.1 The Committee is asked to consider application(s) as outlined below and in Appendix 1.
43 Ardrossan Opening Balance £9,377.11 Ardrossan Sea Cadets £2,978.11 The funding will be used to carry out roofing repairs to three portable buildings on the site to keep them wind and watertight. The group also wish to purchase new energy efficient oil filled radiators to replace the existing uneconomic electric radiators. Park Church Messy £820.00 Park church is seeking Church funding for craft materials, music compact disks, 3 hand puppets, a projector and funding for catering to deliver Christian messy church sessions. Total £3,798.11 Closing Balance £5,579.00
Saltcoats and Opening Balance £960.78 Stevenston 5th Stevenston Brownies £800.00 The Brownies are seeking funding to purchase craft materials, books, badges and transport costs for travel to Brownies events. The group are also seeking £260 to subsidise individuals Census costs. The Census is an annual fee of £26.50 paid to headquarters by each Brownie that contributes to the overall organisations running costs. 1st Hayocks Rainbows £160.00 The group are seeking funding for craft materials, books and badges for to be used for educational activities by Rainbow members aged 5-7 years old. Total £960.00 Closing Balance £0.78
44 4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 Awards will be met from the 2013/14 ongoing Community Benefit Fund balance.
Human Resource Implications
4.2 None.
Legal Implications
4.3 None.
Equality Implications
4.4 None.
Environmental Implications
4.5 The bids supports the aspirations of the Community Benefit Fund, which include:
Support environmental improvements to the physical, built and social environmental: and Support education and promotion of sustainability and energy efficiency.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 Support of the applications would contribute towards the Single Outcome Agreement for North Ayrshire as follows:
More residents engage in community activities and volunteering; Support individuals to participate in community based volunteering activities; Encourage and support the development of an asset based community development approach to increase the capacity of individuals and communities in North Ayrshire.
45 Community Benefit Implications
4.7 The applications, is approved will be funded through the Community Benefit Fund.
5. Consultations
5.1 Consultation has taken place with the applicant bodies and appropriately qualified officers in the Council.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The Area Committee should determine the applications as listed.
CRAIG HATTON Corporate Director (Development and Environment)
Reference : For further information please contact Dianna Whyte, External Funding Officer, Development Planning Services on 01294 225178 Background Papers None
46
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
OFFICER REPORT
Applicant Contact Details
Name of Organisation: Contact Person:
Ardrossan Sea Cadets Mr Thomas MacKay
Address for Correspondence: Telephone Number: 01294 464491 19 Eglinton Square, Ardrossan
Postcode: KA22 8LN
Description of Applicant Organisation
Number of Members: Established: 47 November 1992
Meeting Place: Date of Visit: 15 Harbour Road, Ardrossan 25/11/13
Description of the Project:
The funding will be used to carry out roofing repairs to three portable buildings on the site to keep them wind and watertight. The group also wish to purchase and install new energy efficient oil filled radiators to replace the existing uneconomical electric radiators. This will reduce energy consumption and costs.
Funding
Amount requested: Contribution by Group: £2,978.11 0
Supporting Information Provided
Constitution/Memorandum of Articles:
Available
Bank Details: Balance in Bank: Available £1,380.00
47 Additional Comments on Scoring Criteria:
1. Charitable x 2. Educational
3. Community 4. Environmental
5. Renewable Energy 6. Energy Efficiency X
7. Sustainable Development 8. General Community Amenity x
Level of environmental enhancement: The project will reduce the group’s energy consumption by replacing outdated equipment with modern efficient low energy oil filled radiators therefore reducing carbon emissions and energy usage.
Level of community involvement: The Sea Cadets are well supported by the local community and the family and friends of current and past cadets. The group take part in and support local activities and events including the Ardrossan Highland Games, the Sea Queen Festival, Remembrance Day parades and the Dasher Memorial weekend.
Level of funding secured or available: The group have limited funds and continually fundraise to cover their core running costs and site overheads. They have fundraised by street collections, sponsored bike rides and sponsored walks.
Experience of group to deliver project:
This is a long established organisation run by volunteers with a high level of professionalism who have previously delivered many grant funded improvement projects.
Future sustainability of project: The roof repairs and installation of the new oil filled radiators will ensure that the teaching buildings will be warm and dry for the future while reducing energy consumption and bills.
Location of Project:
19 Harbour Road, Ardrossan
Officer Details
Name: Dianna Whyte Position: External Funding Officer Telephone No: 01294 225178 Date: 5/12/13
48 COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
OFFICER REPORT Applicant Contact Details
Name of Organisation: Contact Person:
Park Church Messy Church Aileen Wallace
Address for Correspondence: Telephone Number: 34 Craigspark, 01294 471670 Ardrossan
Postcode: KA22 7PS
Description of Applicant Organisation
Number of Members: Established: 300 congregation members 1921
Meeting Place: Date of Visit: Park Church , Ardrossan 11/11/13
Description of the Project: The church wish to hold Messy Church events open to the wider community to encourage more people and families in the community to come together to worship. The church are seeking funds for craft materials, to purchase 4 hand puppets that will be used in storytelling, compact disks, a projector and food to provide a meal for everyone who attends the Messy Church sessions.
Funding
Amount requested: Contribution by Group: £820.00 £0
Supporting Information Provided
Constitution/Memorandum of Articles: Not Available. The church is governed under the church of Scotland Act 1921 and has charitable status.
Bank Details: Balance in Bank: Available £5,237.00 funds within the General account dedicated to Messy Church. Full Church balance not provided.
49 Additional Comments on Scoring Criteria:
1. Charitable X 2. Educational
3. Community X 4. Environmental
5. Renewable Energy 6. Energy Efficiency
7. Sustainable Development 8. General Community Amenity
Level of environmental enhancement:
None
Level of community involvement:
The Messy church sessions will be open to the whole of the community regardless of denomination. The first messy church session had over 60 people attend, further planned Messy Church sessions will aim to build attendance numbers.
Level of funding secured or available:
None.
Experience of group to deliver project: While this is a new project for Park Church, the church is a long running experienced institution. Overall Governance is overseen by the Church of Scotland Trustees.
Future sustainability of project:
The project should consider charging for any food provided to ensure long term sustainability of the Messy Church sessions.
Location of Project:
Park Church, Ardrossan
Officer Details Name: Dianna Whyte Position: External Funding Officer Telephone No: 01294 225178 Date: 5/12/13
50 COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
OFFICER REPORT
Applicant Contact Details
Name of Organisation: Contact Person:
5th Stevenston Brownies Aileen Wallace
Address for Correspondence: Telephone Number: 34 Craigspark, Ardrossan 01294 471670
Postcode: KA22 7PS
Description of Applicant Organisation
Number of Members: Established: 26 6/10/04
Meeting Place: Date of Visit: Hayocks Hall, Stevenston 24/10/2013
Description of the Project:
The 5th Stevenston Brownies group is made up of around 30 children between the ages of 7 and 10 years old who take part in informal social and learning activities to achieve badges. They are seeking funding to purchase craft material, books and badges, transport cost for to attend Brownie events. They are also seeking funding to subsidise the Census fee of £26.50 that is paid annually by each Brownie to the Guide Association.
Funding
Amount requested: Contribution by Group: £800.00 0
Supporting Information Provided
Constitution/Memorandum of Articles: Available
Bank Details: Balance in Bank: Available £96.58
51 Additional Comments on Scoring Criteria:
1. Charitable 2. Educational X
3. Community X 4. Environmental
5. Renewable Energy 6. Energy Efficiency
7. Sustainable Development 8. General Community Amenity
Level of environmental enhancement None
Level of community involvement: The families of members as well as the wider community support the aims and activities of the Brownies. The group is a member of the guides association. The Brownie Leaders are volunteers from the local community.
Level of funding secured or available:
None- The group have limited resources that are used to pay for the organisations overheads. They fundraise to cover their core costs by selling Webb Ivory products to their friends and family and raising funds through Easy Fundraising.
Experience of group to deliver project: The organisation is well established and has a long history of delivering educational and social opportunities for children. Brownie Leaders are experienced in delivering a range of projects for the children.
Future sustainability of project: Grant funding would be used to support the core activities of the group.
Location of Project:
Hayocks Hall, Stevenston.
Officer Details Name: Dianna Whyte Position: External Funding Officer Telephone No: 01294 225178 Date: 5/12/13
52 1ST HAYOCKS RAINBOWS
COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
OFFICER REPORT
Applicant Contact Details
Name of Organisation: Contact Person:
1st Hayocks Rainbows Aileen Wallace
Address for Correspondence: Telephone Number: 34 Craigspark, Ardrossan 01294 471670
Postcode: KA22 7PS
Description of Applicant Organisation
Number of Members: Established: 18 1992
Meeting Place: Date of Visit: Hayocks Hall, Stevenston 24/10/2013
Description of the Project:
The Rainbows group is made up of around 18 children between the ages of 5 and 7 years old who take part in informal social and learning activities to achieve badges. They are seeking funding to purchase craft material, books and badges for their members.
Funding
Amount requested: Contribution by Group: £160.00 0
Supporting Information Provided
Constitution/Memorandum of Articles: Available
Bank Details: Balance in Bank: Available £108.05
53 Additional Comments on Scoring
Criteria:
1. Charitable 2. Educational X
3. Community X 4. Environmental
5. Renewable Energy 6. Energy Efficiency
7. Sustainable Development 8. General Community Amenity
Level of environmental enhancement None
Level of community involvement: The families of members as well as the wider community support the aims and activities of the Rainbows. Leaders are volunteers from the local community.
Level of funding secured or available:
None- The group have limited resources that are used to pay for the organisations overheads.
Experience of group to deliver project: The organisation is well established and has a long history of delivering educational and social opportunities for children. Leaders are experienced in delivering projects.
Future sustainability of project: The purchase of craft materials and achievement badges will enable the group to continue to offer informal learning opportunities to children.
Location of Project:
Hayocks Hall, Stevenston.
Officer Details Name: Dianna Whyte Position: External Funding Officer Telephone No: 01294 225178 Date: 5/12/13
54 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Agenda Item 7 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: Community Development Grants Scheme Award and Local Youth Action Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance 2013/14
Purpose: To advise the Committee of applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme Award and Local Youth Action Fund.
Recommendation: That the Committee considers and determines the applications as outlined in the attached appendix.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Community Development Grants Scheme for the Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee has a balance of £797.17 available for disbursement.
1.2 The Local Youth Action Fund has a balance of £2,274 available for disbursement.
2. Current Position
2.1 A number of applications have been received within a number of categories of the Community Development Grants Scheme Award and Local Youth Action Fund. Details of these applications are summarised in the attached appendix.
2.2 Note that there is not enough funds available within the Local Youth Action Fund budget to support all the groups that have applied.
3. Proposals
3.1 It is proposed that the Committee considers the applications as outlined in the appendix to the report.
55 4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 The balances available are insufficient to satisfy all the applications submitted to this meeting in terms of the sums requested / amounts recommended.
Human Resource Implications
4.2 There are no human resource implications arising from this report.
Legal Implications
4.3 There are no legal implications arising from this report.
Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications arising from this report.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications arising from this report.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 The following single outcome agreements are being addressed:
Working Increase the numbers of the working age population in employment. Support young people to sustain positive destinations including self-employment.
Safe and Secure: Increase levels of public reassurance about community safety.
Children's health and wellbeing is improved through breaking the cycle of poverty, inequality and poor outcomes: Children and young people are safe, healthy, active, aspiring and achieving. The life chances of vulnerable children and young people are improved.
56 Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: People are more active more often.
North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered: Fear of crime and antisocial behaviour has reduced. More residents engage in community activities and volunteering.
5. Consultations
5.1 Consultation has taken place between the applicant bodies and appropriate officers of the Council.
6. Conclusion
6.1 Awards from the Community Development Grants Scheme assist community-based projects, including cultural, social welfare, recreational or sporting based initiatives.
6.2 Awards from the Local Youth Action Fund are made to groups supporting young people aged 12-25 years of age.
CAROL KIRK Corporate Director (Education and Skills)
Reference : JMcH/BA For further information please contact James McHarg, Community Engagement Manager, Community and Culture on 01294 324424 Background Papers None
57 58 Community Development Grant Scheme Award 2013/2014
Ardrossan, Arran, Saltcoats, Stevenston Area Committee
Amount Allocated 2012/13: £31,168 Amount Allocated 2013/14: £25,898
Group/Organisation Ref No. Client Group Town/Area Purpose of Grant Amount Balance 50% CDGS £25,898.00 £12,949 32nd Ayrshire Lamlash Cubs 7 Children Arran Three camp experiences 1,743.00 24,155.00 11,206.00 Auchenharvie C.S.C. 1 Young People Stevenston Equipment & coaching costs 1,000.00 23,155.00 10,206.00 Saltcoats Gala Committee 4 Community Saltcoats Saltcoats Sea queen Festival 1,335.00 21,820.00 8,871.00 Maritime Volunteer Centre 3 Community Ardrossan Berthing fees 1,400.00 20,420.00 7,471.00 Ardrossan Music Experience 2 Community Ardrossan Music workshops/artists costs 2,000.00 18,420.00 5,471.00 Ardrossan Co-op Guild Dec-13 Older People Ardrossan Refund 90.33 18,510.33 5,561.33 Ham and Egg Productions 8 Community Stevenston Camera for Vox Pop 2,415.00 16,095.33 3,146.33 Release of 50% split 12,949.00 16,095.33 16,095.33 Retirement Yoga 5 Elderly 3 Towns Tutor costs 1,000.00 15,095.33 Ethnic Minorities Law Centre 12 Ethnic Minority 3 Towns General running costs 0.00 15,095.33 TACT 11 Disabled/community 3 Towns Specialist equipment 1,532.00 13,563.33 Ard O.P. Pensioners Club 14 Elderly Ardrossan Bus trips 500.00 13,063.33 St. John's Hall Committee 15 Community Stevenston Chairs 1,500.00 11,563.33 Saving St. Bride's Arran 9 Community Arran Professional fees 2,000.00 9,563.33 Arran Theatre & Arts Trust 16 Event/Community Arran McLellan Arts Festival costs 1,600.00 7,963.33 Stevenston Musical Society 6 Community Stevenston Musical concert, music 706.00 7,257.33 Mayfield Out of School Care 17 Children/young people 3 Towns Indoor/outdoor equipment 1,800.00 5,457.33 Church of the Nazarene 2012/13 Refund 18.56 5,475.89 The Cronies 10 Stevenston 500.00 4,975.89 Shibumi Karate Club 18 Saltcoats 500.00 4,475.89 The IHC&G Agency 19 Stevenston 1,000.00 3,475.89 Arran Bike Club 2011/12 Refund 54.28 3,530.17 Roots of Arran 20 Community/Environment Arran Liability insurance 280 3,250.17 Ard Whitlees C.C. Assoc. 21 Community Ardrossan Kitchen upgrade equipment 2,453 797.17 NA Athletics Club 23 Children/young people 3 Towns Coaching qualifications 0 797.17 Hit It 24 Older People/Training 3 Towns IT Tutor costs £0 797.17 Cunninghame Blind Club 22 Disabled 3 Towns Respite break £0 797.17 ANSPAG 25 Community Ardrossan Start up - computer/printer £500 297.17
59 Local Youth Action Fund 2013/14 Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area
Amount Allocated 2012/13: £16,800 Amount Allocated 2013/14: £15,274
Group/Organisation Ref No. Town Purpose of Grant Amount Balance LYAF £15,274.00 Auchenharvie Academy P.C. 1 Stevenston Exercise bikes x 6 £2,000.00 £13,274.00 Arran Theatre & Arts Trust 4 Arran Workshops, ArtBus, arts materials £2,000.00 £11,274.00 Arran Youth Forum 3 Arran Music 'Gig' - WITHDRAWN £0.00 £11,274.00 Ardrossan Indoor Bowling 2 Ardrossan Young peoples bowling sessions £1,000 £10,274.00 St John's Youth Group 5 Stevenston Duke of Edinburgh Activity W/End £2,000.00 £8,274.00 Ardrossan Sea Cadets 6 Ardrossan General running costs £2,000.00 £6,274.00 North Ayrshire Athletics Club 7 3 Towns Coaching / training £2,000.00 £4,274.00 North Ayrshire Athletics Club 8 3 Towns Level 1 training £2,000.00 £2,274.00 1st Stevenston Boys Brigade 9 3 Towns Camping £886.39 £1,387.61
60 Community Development Grants Scheme 2013/2014 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Ardrossan, Arran, Saltcoats, Stevenston Area Committee Meeting - 27 February 2014 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Cunninghame Blind Costs towards respite £1,800 £0 The application does Club break - £1,800 not meet the criteria for grant aid as it is for a Meeting place: St. respite break for club Mary's Church Hall, members. The group Saltcoats were advised in 2011 and in 2012 to look for Established: 1982 alternative sources for funding in the future for Numbers attending: 35 this type of application.
Balance in bank: The £1,080.01 (costs Performance/Grants towards respite break Information Officer and for club members) the External Grants Officer offered to go out Past awards: and meet the group to CDGS 2011/12 £1,800 discuss alternative towards respite break. sources of funding - the 2012/13 £1,800 group did not take up towards respite break. the opportunity for further advice.
Ardrossan North Shore Start up costs £500 £500 The recommended Positive Action Group towards: amount will help the (ANSPAG) group establish Laptop and printer - themselves in the Meeting place: Jacks £500 community. Corner, 2 Young Street, Ardrossan Total cost of project - The £500 is a startup £500 grant. Established: 13 August 2013 Condition of award: that we receive a copy of the Numbers attending: group's bank statement 20+ or letter from the bank confirming account Balance in bank: £0 details.
Past awards: 0 (new group)
61 Local Youth Action Fund 2013/2014 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Ardrossan, Arran, Saltcoats, Stevenston Area Committee Meeting - 27 February 2014 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended 1st Stevenston Boys Costs toward camping £1,100 £886.39 The recommended amount Brigade equipment: will cover the costs of the tents, rucksacks, compass, Meeting place: Ardeer tents, rucksacks, map covers, camping Parish Church Hall, compass, map covers, mats, portable cookers Stevenston camping mats, and gas, wind up torches. portable cookers and Numbers attending: 85 gas, wind up torches - The group should pay £886.39 £429.36 for the camping Balance in bank: Camping fees, petrol fees, petrol for minibus £1,410.31 (yearly for minibus, food - and food as this is deemed capitation fees, uniforms, £429.36 as general running costs. Queens badge costs, minibus fuel and tax) Total cost of project: £1,315.75 Past awards: LYAF 2009/10 - £906 towards diversionary youth activities. CDGS 2010/11 - £766 toward healthy organised activities. CDGS 2011/12 - £1,000 toward camping trips, food and Queens badge costs. LYAF 2011/12 - £626.60 toward attendance at the Royal Jubilee Procession. CDGS 2012/13 - £1,452.74 toward attendance at camp and IT equipment.
Chernobyl Children's Start up costs towards £2,000 £1,800 The recommended amount Lifeline "Ayrshire Link" new premises: will help match-fund the start up costs for the new Meeting place: members lease of unit - £3,600 premises in Stevenston. homes. flooring supply & fitting They have also applied to - £2,000 Awards for All to refurbish Numbers attending 50 10 folding tables - the premises and to £1,200 purchase the necessary Balance in bank: 30 chairs - £750 equipment, crafts and £6,822.99 (to pay for the storage shelving - games for the young group of children coming £800 people coming over from over to Ayrshire) storage cupboards - Belarus. £500 The premises will also be Past awards: 0 kitchen units and available to members of worktop - £300 the community outwith the fridge - £200 times that the young craft equipment & people will be visiting. games - £650
Total cost of project - £10,000
62 Local Youth Action Fund 2013/2014 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Ardrossan, Arran, Saltcoats, Stevenston Area Committee Meeting - 27 February 2014 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Input To continue to provide £2,000 £2,000 Input provide a valuable a service to adults with service to local young Meeting place: Focus learning disabilities: people and adults with Community Learning learning difficulties. They Centre, Primrose Place, Admin fees - £1,000 provide a progression Saltcoats Meals provision - £500 route for young people Maintenance/repair to leaving school and provide Numbers attending: 10 computers - £500 an alternative to F.E. education. Balance in bank: Not all items are listed £5,837.17 (general within application The recommended amount running costs) will enable the group to Total cost of project - offer a 12 week induction Past awards: 0 (new £11,000 programme to young group) people from James Reid and other local schools. The induction programme offers employability and life skills, as well as practical skills for the young people.
Ardrossan Castle Rovers Costs towards training £1,000 £1,000 The recommended amount A.F.C. sessions: will enable the club to cater for young people Meeting place: Ardrossan Let of hall at Maximum over the age of 17 to Academy Astroturf, Max Potential - £1,000 sustain their interest in Potential & St. Matthew's Let of Ardrossan football and live healthy Academy. Academy Astroturf - and active lives. £698 Numbers attending: 12-18 Total cost of training: Balance in bank: £1,698 £1,992.15 (general running costs of launder of strips, park fees, referee fees, insurance, medical equipment etc.)
Past awards: LYAF 2011/12 - £1,500 towards training, coaching, lets and equipment
63 64 Community Development Grants Scheme Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Shirley Morgan 2. Department: Community Development Telephone No.: 01294 472251
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Cunninghame Blind Club
4. Date of Officer's Visit: Various phone calls throughout November/December.
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - Yes
If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes
If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes
8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - No
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? - If NO explain why
10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - No
65 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
This application does not meet the Council's priorities.
I offered to arrange for the Performance/Grants Information Officer to attend their group to assist with external funding to meet the criteria of a respite holiday and travel for the group and also to support how they could build capacity within the group and meet the Council's priorities for a community development grant in the new financial year.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?
It will not develop the group. The grant is solely for the group members respite trip and travel.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
The group have received funding from the Community Development Grant Scheme Award for the same trip in 2011 and 2012. On these Officer's assessments it was stated that they would need to develop and look for other means of financial support in the future.
14. Overall assessment?
I have spoken with the group, by telephone, to explain that the grant application does not meet the criteria and also there is insufficient funds available in the budget. I offered the help of the Performance/Grants Information Officer and the External Grants Officer for external funding but was advised this was not something the group wanted.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £1,800 16. Group Contribution: £0
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: No
18. Defer Application?
66 19. Amount recommended: £0
Give reasons
This group have received funding from the Community Development Grant Scheme Award for the last 2 years to help with their respite trip. The Officers assessing these applications advised the group that in the future they would have to look for alternative funding streams in the future.
Signature: Shirley Morgan Date: 8 January 2014
67 Community Development Grants Scheme Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Shirley Morgan 2. Department: Community Development Telephone No.: 01294 472251
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Ardrossan North Shore Positive Action Group (ANSPAG)
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 6 January 2014
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - Yes
If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes
If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Condition of Award
8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - Yes
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? - If NO explain why
There is no requirement for this group to be registered with the Care Commission.
10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes
68 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
Safe and Secure: Increase levels of public reassurance about community safety.
Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: People are more active more often.
North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered: More residents engage in community activities and volunteering.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?
It will allow them to develop their group by giving them IT access and multimedia access to increase their contact and promoting themselves to the community and services within the surrounding area.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
It shows collated ideas for the Ardrossan North Shore for the benefit of the community, services and economy.
14. Overall assessment?
I have spoken to the chairperson giving advice on how to increase awareness and contact with other voluntary groups in Ardrossan to assist them with engaging with the wider Ardrossan residents.
I think this is an active action group with motivated members involved. This equipment will help them develop and engage with more community members.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £500 16. Group Contribution: £0
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes
18. Defer Application?
69 19. Amount recommended: £500
Give reasons
This is a new group therefore a start up award of £500 will help the group engage with others and establish themselves.
Signature: Shirley Morgan Date: 8 January 2014
70 Local Youth Action Fund Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Gordon Cowan 2. Department: Community Development Telephone No.: 01294 602027
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: 1st Stevenston Boys Brigade
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 5 January 2014 - Esther Gibson
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - Yes
If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes
If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes
8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes Is the award sought for a new youth activity, facility or service? - No
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - Yes
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? - If NO explain why
There is no requirement for this type of group to be registered with the Care Commission.
71 10. Does the expenditure meet North Ayrshire Council's Single Outcome Agreement Priorities? - Yes
If YES, which Single Outcome Agreement Priorities are being addressed?
Safe and Secure: Increase levels of public reassurance about community safety.
Children's Health and wellbeing is improved through breaking the cycle of poverty, inequality and poor outcomes: Children and young people are safe, healthy, active, aspiring and achieving.
North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered: Fear of crime and antisocial behaviour has reduced. More residents engage in community activities and volunteering.
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Local Youth Action Fund Objectives?
It will increase the services to young people, be an activity that will encourage others to join to take part in similar activities. It will contribute to the young people completing 'badges' (awards), therefore increasing satisfaction and positive outcomes.
12. What youth engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
Young people have been part of the planning and organisation of the proposed activity.
13. What community engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
None.
14. Are Partnership links in place? Yes
The Church of Scotland The Boys Brigade Association
15. Overall Assessment
Young people taking part in and planning an outdoor activity is a fantastic opportunity for personal development and it will also increase the resources available to the 1st Stevenston Boys Brigade. It will increase the confidence of all the young people who take part and be an ideal promotion of positive youth work.
72 SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
16. Amount Requested: £1,100 17. Group Contribution: £250
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
18. Support Application: Yes
19. Defer Application?
20. Amount recommended: £886.39
Give reasons
A well thought out and positive activity is proposed that will benefit the group and young people living in the Three Towns area of North Ayrshire.
Signature: Gordon Cowan Date: 8 January 2014
73 Local Youth Action Fund Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Sharon Gibson 2. Department: Information and Culture Telephone No.: 01294 465591
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Chernobyl Children's Lifeline 'Ayrshire Link'
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 13 January 2014
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - Yes
If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes
If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes
8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes Is the award sought for a new youth activity, facility or service? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - Yes
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? - If NO explain why
74 10. Does the expenditure meet North Ayrshire Council's Single Outcome Agreement Priorities? - Yes
If YES, which Single Outcome Agreement Priorities are being addressed?
Children's health and wellbeing is improved through breaking the cycle of poverty, inequality and poor outcomes: Children and young people are safe, healthy, active, aspiring and achieving. The life chances of vulnerable children and young people are improved.
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Local Youth Action Fund Objectives?
Young people to have a sustained interest and involvement in the activities provided.
12. What youth engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
The group have consulted with St. John's Youth Group and Hall Committee with regards to the refurbish of the property.
13. What community engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
The group have consulted with St. John's Youth Group and Hall Committee with regards to this application.
14. Are Partnership links in place? Yes
The group have been working with Auchenharvie Amateur Swimming Club and West Kilbride Theatre Group with regards them using the property throughout the year for meetings and activities.
15. Overall Assessment
The premises will enable the group to store all their equipment securely and enhance the work already being carried out, by providing a place for the young people to meet and participate in activities with their peers. Also providing a space for local groups to use for meetings and activities throughout the year.
75 SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
16. Amount Requested: £2,000 17. Group Contribution: £1,600
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
18. Support Application: Yes
19. Defer Application?
20. Amount recommended: £1,800
Give reasons
The grant would enable the group to secure the lease for the premises for a year and is part of a larger grant application (Awards for All) which will allow the group to refurbish the premises and to purchase furniture, craft equipment and games for the young people.
Signature: Sharon M Gibson Date: 10 February 2014
76 Local Youth Action Fund Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Christina Pieraccini 2. Department: Community Development Telephone No.: 01294 604612
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Input
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 22 January 2014
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - Yes
If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes
If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes
8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes Is the award sought for a new youth activity, facility or service? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - Yes
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? - If NO explain why
Under 16's attend group under supervision of school staff.
77 10. Does the expenditure meet North Ayrshire Council's Single Outcome Agreement Priorities? - Yes
If YES, which Single Outcome Agreement Priorities are being addressed?
Working Increase the numbers of the working age population in employment. Support young people to sustain positive destinations including self-employment.
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Local Youth Action Fund Objectives?
Increases the number of services and facilities available that provide constructive and relevant activities. Increase in numbers of young people accessing facilities. Young people have a sustained interest and involvement in the activities provided. An increase in satisfaction of young people.
12. What youth engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
Input have been in discussion with James Reid School. In addition, a feasibility study carried out in 2012 using funding from National Lottery has shown to demonstrate the need for this service and support.
13. What community engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
A feasibility study carried out in 2012 using funding from the National Lottery has shown to demonstrate the need for this service and support.
14. Are Partnership links in place? Yes
James Reid School Stanecastle School Cornerstone TACT (The Ayrshire Community Trust) Todhill Broomlands & Bourtreehill Community Association
78 15. Overall Assessment
Input provide a valuable service to local young people and adults with learning difficulties. They provide a progression route for young people leaving school and provide an alternative to F.E. education, which might not suit all young people. Input equips their group with a variety of valuable life and employability skills, as well as training in IT and computer maintenance. Some of the group have literacy as well as other challenging and complex issues. They also provide a service to the wider community in offering computer repairs and equipment to those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. They are a Microsoft approved disposal and refurbishment centre, which enables them to install Microsoft licenses to refurbished machines at a reduced cost.
Areas that Input cover include: Health & Safety, work skills, making decisions, communication skills.
Input also have a clear vision for the development of the organisation, with views to expansions and wider local benefits.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
16. Amount Requested: £2,000 17. Group Contribution: £0
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
18. Support Application: Yes
19. Defer Application?
20. Amount recommended: £2,000
Give reasons
Input have demonstrated real commitment to helping young people and adults with learning difficulties within North Ayrshire. This funding will enable them to offer a 12 week induction programme to young people from James Reid and other local schools, which provides a valuable alternative to school or F.E. education. This induction programme offers employability and life skills, as well as practical skills for these young people.
Signature: Christina Pieraccini Date: 11 February 2014
79 Local Youth Action Fund Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Wilma Rodger 2. Department: Active Schools Telephone No.: 07867553197
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Ardrossan Castle Rovers A.F.C.
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 10 January 2014
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - Yes
If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes
If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes
8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes Is the award sought for a new youth activity, facility or service? - No
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - No
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? - If NO explain why
80 10. Does the expenditure meet North Ayrshire Council's Single Outcome Agreement Priorities? - Yes
If YES, which Single Outcome Agreement Priorities are being addressed?
Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: People are more active more often.
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Local Youth Action Fund Objectives?
There will be an increase in numbers of young adults accessing facilities. Young adults will have a sustained interest and involvement in the activity provided. There will be an increase in satisfaction of young adults - they will have the opportunity to take part in meaningful competition, meet new friends etc. Youth related crime will be reduced.
12. What youth engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
The club has a strong partnership with Tass Thistle F.C. who feed their young players into Ardrossan Castle Rovers A.F.C.
13. What community engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?
As above.
14. Are Partnership links in place? Yes
Ardrossan Castle Rovers has a strong partnership with Tass Thistle F.C. The club is a member of and plays in the Ayrshire Amateur Premier Football League.
15. Overall Assessment
Ardrossan Castle Rovers A.F.C. is a local amateur football club who cater for young men over the age of 17. When the youngsters playing with Tass Thistle F.C. become too old, they feed into this cub thus sustaining their interest in football and the chance to continue meaningful competition in the league. At the moment they train twice a week - one night on the astro at Ardrossan Academy and one night at Maximum Potential Fitness Club. They are keen to provide good, safe facilities for their young people to train in and at the same time maintain their health and fitness levels. If they provide these types of facilities it hopefully will attract more young people and increase the attendance at training sessions.
81 SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
16. Amount Requested: £1,000 17. Group Contribution: £0
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
18. Support Application: Yes
19. Defer Application?
20. Amount recommended: £1,000
Give reasons
The club is committed to provide good, safe training facilities for their young players.
Signature: Wilma Rodger Date: 11 February 2014
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Agenda Item 8 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: Stevenston Common Good Fund: Application for Financial Assistance
Purpose: To advise the Committee on an application received in respect of the Stevenston Common Good Fund for 2013/14.
Recommendation: That the Committee (a) notes the balance available for disbursement; and (b) considers the application outlined in the attached Appendix.
1. Introduction
1.1 A budget of £16,238.15 is available for disbursement from the Stevenston Common Good Fund for the remainder of financial year 2013/14 (incorporating a refund from 1st Stevenston Boys' Brigade in the sum of £103.15).
2. Current Position
2.1 An application for funding has been received from Hit-IT in the sum of £1,632.
2.2 Details of the applications are provided in the attached Appendix.
3. Proposals
3.1 The Committee is asked to consider the application.
4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 None.
Human Resource Implications
4.2 None.
Legal Implications
83 4.3 None.
Equality Implications
4.4 None.
Environmental Implications
4.5 None.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 Support of the applications would contribute towards the Single Outcome Agreement for North Ayrshire as follows:-
11(a) - Levels of voluntary action and community involvement have increased. 11(b) - Partnership working between the public, community and voluntary sector has increased.
5. Consultations
5.1 Legal, Finance and Corporate Support, and Education and Skills have been consulted on the application and their comments are detailed in the Appendix.
6. Conclusion
6.1 Awards from the Stevenston Common Good Fund should benefit all, or a significant group, of the inhabitants of the area to which the Common Good relates.
ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive
Reference : For further information please contact Angela Little, Committee Services Officer on 01294 324132 Background Papers None
84 Appendix
ARDROSSAN AND ARRAN, SALTCOATS AND STEVENSTON AREA COMMITTEE
STEVENSTON COMMON GOOD FUND APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2013/14
Common Good Criteria -
The application should benefit all or a significant group of the inhabitants of the area to which the Common Good relates
Applicant Purpose of Grant Amount Previous Requested Common Good Awards Hit-IT Funding has been £1,632 2013/14 CLASP requested in respect of £1,490 Hayocks Road tutor fees x 48 weeks x Stevenston £34. 2011/12 £1,632 The group is for The group will contribute members aged 50 and the cost of £150 for paper / over (some are in their ink required to sustain the 70s and 80s). equipment.
The group has written that
HIt-It twice received a grant from Awards for All to purchase computers
all students must be aged 50 or over, students learn all aspects of computing and enjoy the lifelong learning that the class gives
85 Applicant Purpose of Grant Amount Previous Requested Common Good Awards Hit-IT cont'd
all new students are given one to one tuition
other groups / organisations also use the computers
NOTE: The group was awarded the sum of £1,490 from the Stevenston Common Good Fund in November 2013 towards the cost of rent, maintenance of computers and insurance. An application to the Community Development Grant Scheme (also in November 2013) was unsuccessful (funds available being insufficient to meet demand) and in refusing the application, the Committee agreed to advise group that an application may be submitted to the Stevenston Common Good Fund for consideration in early 2014 should assistance with tutor costs still be required.
Background Comments
Legal
In terms of section 15(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994, when determining whether an application should receive assistance from common good funds, the Council has to have regard to the interests of the inhabitants as a whole of the area to which the common good relates.
The application is from a private club. It is noted that previously the Committee has taken the view that if membership of a club is open and unrestricted it is in order to make a payment of a grant.
In this case the constitution of the club states "priority will be given to people aged 50+ but if places are available others will be welcome". The application states that while all students (members) of the group are from Stevenston they are all in the 50+ age bracket. The application also states that membership of the group at present is restricted to 9 as the group only has 9 computers.
There is no doubt that funding is being sought for a very worthwhile cause in that the aim is to alleviate isolation and help the members gain lifelong learning skills. However, due to the small number of members and the age restriction, Legal Services is of the view that a grant would be difficult to justify legally. A grant would only directly benefit a small part of the community.
86 Legal cont'd
If the Committee is of a mind to grant funds it must be satisfied that the grant would benefit the inhabitants as a whole. If the Committee is of a mind to grant the application, it is requested that the benefit to the community as a whole be clearly minuted as it is likely that the auditor will require this information.
Finance and Corporate Support
The grant requested is to fund running costs and on that basis Finance and Corporate Support lodges objection to an award being granted as the organisation should be funding such costs.
Education and Skills
Hit-IT delivers a service to the local community who are over 50 years of age, learning how to access the computer and how to search the Internet.
The group learns all aspects of computing and enjoys the lifelong learning that the class provides. The class helps them to keep up with today's technology which alleviates social isolation and enables interaction with younger family members.
87 88 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Agenda Item 9 27 February 2014
Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee
Subject: Brodick Pier Redevelopment Committee
Purpose: To submit the Minutes of the meetings of the Brodick Harbour Redevelopment Committee held on 4 October and 9 December 2013.
Recommendation: That the Committee notes the Minutes at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.
1. Introduction
1.1 The formation of the Brodick Pier Redevelopment Committee was agreed by Cabinet on 25 June 2013 with the objective of pursuing the implementation of proposals.
2. Current Position
2.1 The Brodick Pier Redevelopment Committee is chaired by Councillor John Bruce, and the most recent meeting was held on 9 December 2013. Represented on the group are Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, Visit Arran, Transport Scotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
3. Proposals
3.1 The Ardrossan and Arran, Saltcoats and Stevenston Area Committee is invited to note the Minutes attached at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.
4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 There are no financial implications arising at this time.
Human Resource Implications
4.2 There are no human resource implications arising at this time.
89 Legal Implications
4.3 There are no legal implications arising at this time.
Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications arising at this time.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications arising at this time.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 The Council's Core Objective 1: Regenerating our communities and increasing employment is supported.
Community Benefit Implications
4.7 There are no community benefit implications arising at this time.
5. Consultations
5.1 Represented on the group are Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), Visit Arran, Transport Scotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Public consultation was carried out by CMAL on their proposals for the redevelopment of the harbour on 6 November in the Brodick Hall.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The Minutes are attached for information.
CRAIG HATTON Corporate Director (Development and Environment)
Reference : KY/AB For further information please contact Alasdair Laurenson, Team Manager Regeneration on 01294 324758 Background Papers None
90 Minute………………………………..Appendix 1 Meeting: Brodick Pier Redevelopment Committee Date/Venue: Friday 4 October 2013 Chief Executive Large Meeting Room Present: Councillor John Bruce (Chair) North Ayrshire Council Karen Yeomans;North Ayrshire Council Alasdair Laurenson: North Ayrshire Council Ramsay Muirhead; CMAL Guy Platten: CMAL Lucinda Gray; HIE Alasdair Dobson: Taste of Arran/Visit Arran Chris Kelly; EKOS Iain Jenkins; EKOS Richard Hatfield; Scottish Transport Tom Tracey; Visit Arran Apologies: No. Responsible 1. Welcome and Apologies
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2. Minutes from meeting on Friday 2 August 2013
The minutes from the meeting held on 2 August 2013 were discussed. It was agreed to amend the minutes to reflect comments from Transport Scotland.
3. R Muirhead updated the group on the Master Plan for the Harbour including the following information.
Halcrow have changed the name of their company to CH2M HILL.
Detailed drawings for the harbour proposals will be completed by June 2014 .The pre-qualification tender process will commence in March 2014. There is no need for an environmental impact assessment. Initial ground investigations will be carried out in the next few weeks, with intrusive surveys December 13 – January 2014. Calmac are happy with progress and a meeting has been arranged with the Port Manager to continue to keep them informed.
The Brodick Hall has been booked for Public Consultation on Wednesday 6 November 2013, with a press release due on Wednesday 9 October 2013. R Muirhead The construction project will start in October 2014 lasting 14-15 months.
Discussion was held on the Timeline on the Project it was agreed that R Muirhead will issue a summary of key dates associated with the project.
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4. Presentation: EKOS work to date,
C Kelly gave an update on the study and Interim findings to the Pier Development Group. He started with the study objectives they are as follows;
Economic Impact Assessment of redeveloping – single versus multi-phase approach. Potential for redevelopment of existing pier. Technical analysis of proposals. Review funding opportunities. Comment on approaches providing greatest value for money.
L Gray asked had there been any discussion with Highlands and Islands (Tony Jarvis). C Kelly agreed to make contact with T Jarvis.
A Dobson stated there is huge potential for growth for Arran businesses due to the proposals and the introduction of the Road Equivalent Tariff. He warned that there may be some conflict for pedestrians and vehicle traffic with the disruption at the Pier during the implementation of the project; therefore, a clear message as to how this would be managed must be given to all the businesses on the Island at the Public Consultations stage.
CMAL recognise these concerns, which have also been expressed by C Kelly Calmac. C Kelly suggested looking at how this was managed on other Islands during the development of their pier.
Single Phase verses Multi Phase
Discussion on the benefits of a single phase versus multi-phase was held. All agreed that a single phased approach would provide increased GVA and employment, and less operational difficulties. It was agreed that there was a real risk of a second phase not being delivered following the implementation of a first phase.
EKOS were asked to urther articulate the difference in GVA between i) the delivery of the entire project; ii) the delivery of only a single phase incorporating the ‘do minimum’ elements of the project; and, iii) the delivery of two phases but with a delay, all measured over a twenty year period.
Funding
Discussion was held on potential funding sources, and the need for the project to demonstrate benefits to businesses growth on Arran to secure additional funding. K Yeomans asked that for renewables to be taken into consideration and any other potential sectors.
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G Platten and R Hatfield are meeting Friday 4 October 2013, to discuss Grant funding available for 2014/15 15/16 and implications C Kelly for the funding gap associated with the entire project.
EKOS agreed to undertake further work on potential funding sources, outlining the criteria of potential funders, and how the project may fit with these and therefore the likelihood of an approach being successful.
Public bodies will require to consider their level of any financial contribution based upon the funding gap identified by CMAL and the benefits identified in the EKOS report.
5. Next Stage
C Kelly to look further at sensitivities and their impact on GVA, and potential sources of additional funding sources.
Their draft final report is to be circulated within a 3 week period from the meeting, to allow consideration prior to the next meeting.
6 Date of Next Meeting Date of next meeting Monday 11 November 2013 at 11.00 a.m. venue tbc
Fiona Millar October 2013 KY/FM
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93 94 Minute………………………………..Appendix 1 Meeting: Brodick Pier Redevelopment Committee Date/Venue: Monday 9th December 2013 Cunninghame House, Irvine Present: Councillor John Bruce (Chair) North Ayrshire Council Karen Yeomans; North Ayrshire Council Alasdair Laurenson: North Ayrshire Council Ramsay Muirhead; CMAL Lorna Spencer; CMAL Gillian Bruton; CMaL Lucinda Gray; HIE Alasdair Dobson: Taste of Arran/Visit Arran Tom Tracey; Visit Arran Apologies: Richard Hadfield; Scottish Transport No. Responsible 1. Welcome and Apologies
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting, the Chair welcomed Lorna Spencer and Gillian Bruton. There was no formal minute of the previous meeting (11 November 13). The issues arising from that meeting would be carried forward and discussed today.
2 R Muirhead updated the group on progress by CMAL on the development of the harbour including: Design work for the harbour has been finalised. Tenders for initial ground works are being assessed and would be
awarded in the next few weeks with the team being on site June 2014. The Public meetings held in Arran had been positive it was agreed the questions and answers from meeting would be circulated to group. R Muirhead 3 Presentation: EKOS Report
Alasdair Laurenson presented the EKOS Report. Some of the key issues identified as arising from the report which merited further discussion included:
Table 5.1 on pages 55, headed Uplift in Visitor Trips and Expenditure Assumptions - questions were raised on how the assumptions used were arrived at (a 25% uplift in visitors under full development, and a 15% under a phased development). The additional economic value (GVA) generated through the uplift in visitor and expenditure on page 66 was noted to be one of the key conclusions of the report in making the case for investment and a single phase of construction. Page 72 referred to the wider impacts for business on the island using the creative industries and golfing as examples – this was considered to be a key output for HIE and their assessment of the case for any funding contribution. .
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Discussion was held on the report being very tourism related and not exhaustive in what other benefits for businesses could be realised, although in the absence of further certainty at this stage on what other proposals may emerge beyond the £16m infrastructure project,
it was accepted that this may be difficult to assess.
LG stated that HIE would not be in a position to support the infrastructure elements of the proposal. HIE fund projects which will develop the local economy. In the view of LG, the report did not sufficiently articulate the benefits of the proposals for wider businesses on the Island beyond tourism. A :Laurenson/ L Gray HIE HIE may be in a position to fund future additional developments which are enabled by the CMAL proposals (i.e. retention of existing pier, terminal building, development of a port masterplan to accommodate businesses, etc). It was pointed out that these may never happen should the initial £16m project not be funded, or funded in multiple phases.
There was discussion on the extent to which the need for further articulation of benefits to businesses was a requirement of the original brief which had been agreed and issued by the group. The work which the group were now seeking may be considered additional to that sought in the brief and moving towards assessment of additional development phases as a result of the response from HIE that capital funding contribution would not be forthcoming to the original £16m project.
To further articulate the benefits of the proposals to businesses on the Island, it was agreed to hold a Forum in January 2014, which would seek feedback from local businesses on the benefits of the proposals, and the potential later development of additional shoreside land. The forum would look at looking at the whole picture, what the position is, the costs and benefits and a framework that includes the challenges facing the Arran Community.
It was also agreed that HIE and the Council would meet to discuss any other opportunities available on Arran.
The group agreed that comments on the EKOS report should be provided to AL by 20 December 2013. These would then be discussed between AL and LG and taken to EKOS with a view to finalising the report in early January.
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4 Funding
AL updated the group on positive discussions which had been held recently with Strathclyde Passenger Transport, who would welcome an application for funding of shoreside public transport elements of the proposal which may amount to a capital cost of c.£1m. The eligible cost will be confirmed in discussions between CMAL and SPT.
AL outlined the potential provided by the recent launch of the Coastal Communities Fund with a deadline of March 2014. Organisations are limited to one bid, and NAC will require to confirm whether the project would be the subject of this bid. Based upon previous years funding awards, the maximum grant which may be sought may be in the region of £350k.
Even assuming that these sources are confirmed, a significant shortfall in funding would remain for the original £16m project. It was again pointed out that any HIE funding of future phases based upon potential economic benefit, would not be realised, or would be severely prejudiced should the proposals not be implemented in a single phase.
5 Next Steps
Comments on EKOS report to be provided to AL. AL and LG to meet with EKOS in early January 2014. EKOS report to be finalised. CMAL to liaise with SPT re eligible expenditure and costs. Further consideration to be given to Coastal Communities Fund Application. Forum with businesses to be held on Arran.
Fiona Millar December 2013 KY/FM
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