Notice of Meeting and Agenda

Notice of meeting and agenda

Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Thursday, 18 June 2015 at 2.00 pm Society Hall, Gilmerton Crossroads, Edinburgh, EH17 8QG

This is a public meeting and members of the public are welcome to attend

Contact E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0131 529 7029

1. Order of business 2.00 pm

1.1 Including any notices of motion and any other items of business submitted as urgent for consideration at the meeting. 2. Declaration of interests 2.00 pm – 2.05 pm

2.1 Members should declare any financial and non financial interests they have in the items of business for consideration, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of their interest. 3. Deputations

3.1 None 4. Minute 2.05 pm – 2.10 pm

4.1 Minute of the Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership on 19 March 2015 (circulated). Submitted for approval as a correct record.

5. Neighbourhood Partnership Business 2.10 pm – 4.00 pm

5.1 YouthTalk Update 2.10 pm – 2.30 pm Presentation by TBC on The YouthTalk Awards and TBC on Life Skills

5.2 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Strategic Plan 2016/19 2.30 pm – 2.50 pm Presentation by Jonathon Miller, Station Manager, Edinburgh South

Followed by discussion and questions.

5.3 Neighbourhood Environment Projects - 2.50 pm – 3.10 pm Participatory Budgeting Event Report by Paul Swan, Housing and Regeneration Manager, Services for Communities, Edinburgh Council

Followed by discussion and questions.

5.4 Edinburgh People Survey Results 3.10 pm – 3.40 pm Presentation by Sarah Burns, South Neighbourhood Manager, Edinburgh Council

Followed by group discussion.

5.5 Community Grants Fund Applications (Circulated) 3.40 pm – 3.50 pm Report by Evelyn Kilmurry, Partnership and Information Manager, Edinburgh Council

5.6 Public Questions 3.50 pm – 4.00 pm

6. Dates of Future Meetings

Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Page 2 of 3 Thursday September 17th 2015 from 6.00-8.00pm at Gracemount High School. Thursday November 26th 2015 from 2.00-4.00pm at Gilmerton Society Hall.

Carol Campbell Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance

Committee Members

Cllr Bill Cook Inspector Euan Smith, Police Scotland Cllr Nick Cook (Convener) David White, NHS Lothian Cllr Norma Austin Hart June Dickson, EVOC - Voluntary Sector Cllr Keith Robson John Wilkinson, Liberton & District Community Council Eileen McCormack, Inch Community Association Bob Binnie, Moredun Neighbourhood Forum Ronnie Gibb, Gilmerton Neighbourhood Forum Alan Lonie, Kaimes Neighbourhood Forum Eric Dobbie, Gilmerton/Inch Community Council Stuart Fleming, Liberton Association Cammy MacKenzie, South Edinburgh Churches

Information about the Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership

The Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership consists of four Councillors representing Council Ward 16. In addition the Neighbourhood Partnership includes representatives from Police Scotland, NHS Lothian, South Edinburgh Voluntary Sector, the Liberton & District Community Council, Gilmerton Inch Community Council and Kaimes, Gilmerton and Moredun Neighbourhood Forums and Inch Community Association. There is also representation from the South Edinburgh Churches and the Liberton Association. The Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership usually meets quarterly. There is a seated public area and the meeting is open to all members of the public. Further information

If you have any questions about the agenda or meeting arrangements, please contact Andrew Gallacher, Partnership Development Officer, City of Edinburgh Council, 40 Captains Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8QF, Tel 0131 529 7029, e-mail: [email protected] A copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the South Neighbourhood Team Office & Library, 40 Captains Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8QF. The agenda, minutes and public reports for this meeting and all the main Council committees including the Neighbourhood Partnership can be viewed online by visiting www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cpol.

Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Page 3 of 3 Minute

Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Thursday, 19 March 2015 Gracemount High School, Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TZ

PRESENT

Partnership Members

Cllr Nick Cook City of Edinburgh Council (Convener) Cllr Bill Cook City of Edinburgh Council Bob Binnie Moredun Neighbourhood Forum Ronnie Gibb Gilmerton Neighbourhood Forum Douglas Jeffrey Community Learning & Development Eileen McCormack Inch Community Association Rev Cammy Mackenzie SEECAT Sgt John Pleasance Police Scotland

Supporting Officers

Sarah Burns CEC South Neighbourhood Manager Evelyn Kilmurry CEC Partnership and Information Manager Andrew Gallacher CEC Partnership Development Officer Helen Stockham CEC Education Officer, Parks & Greenspace

Apologies

Cllr Keith Robson City of Edinburgh Council Cllr Norma Austin Hart City of Edinburgh Council David White NHS Lothian Jonathon Miller Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Brian Jennings CEC, Children & Families, CSMG Coordinator June Dickson EVOC Alan Lonie Kaimes Neighbourhood Forum

1. Order of Business 1.1 Noted that no member of the public wished to submit a written question at item 5.6 of the minutes.

2. Declarations of Interest 2.1 Noted that no members declared an interest pertaining to the community grant application(s) noted at item 5.6 of the minutes.

3. Deputations 3.1 Noted that no deputations were proposed.

4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting 4.1 Minute of the meeting on 08 December 2014 circulated for information and approval.

Decision • Approved the minute of the meeting.

5. Neighbourhood Partnership Business 5.1 Edinburgh Living Landscape (Presentation by Helen Stockham, Education Officer, Parks & Greenspace, Edinburgh Council)

5.1.1 Helen Stockham explained that the Edinburgh Living Landscape programme will create, restore and connect green areas of the city to make attractive and biodiverse landscapes that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors.

5.1.2 A number of sites were identified in the Liberton Gilmerton area. The success of these sites will be monitored and community feedback will be taken into account.

5.1.3 Cllr Nick Cook asked for the information to be sent out.

Page 2 of 5 5.2 Burdiehouse Site Development (Update by Sarah Burns, South Neighbourhood Manager, Edinburgh Council)

5.2.1 Sarah Burns advised that following a housing capacity study and assessment of the upper site, it was decided that the site was unsuitable for housing development by the Council at this time. The former school site was not considered for housing development as part of the study; however any plan would have included consideration of the long term community use for the school site. She concluded by saying that Children and Families were currently looking at the longer term viability of developing the old school site and would report back to the next meeting.

Decisions • Agreed to receive a further update at the next meeting.

5.3 Action Group Progress Report (Update by Andrew Gallacher, Partnership Development Officer, Edinburgh Council)

5.3.1 Andrew Gallacher provided an update on the 4 action groups that are working to progress the priorities of the Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Local Community Plan 2014-17.

Decisions • Noted the contents of the report.

• Agreed to receive a further update at the next meeting.

5.4 Youth Talk Progress Update (Presentation by Evelyn Kilmurry, Partnership and Information Manager, Edinburgh Council)

5.4.1 Evelyn Kilmurry highlighted a number of upcoming key actions that were taken place, including a joint ‘Life skills’ learning programme between Gracemount and Liberton High Schools in May, as well as the Youth Talk Awards that will recognise the contributions that young people make in enhancing the community and improving the quality of life for those that live there in June.

5.4.2 The Partnership welcomed the update and reinforced their commitment to supporting the Youth Talk initiative.

Page 3 of 5 5.5 Community Grants Fund Applications (Applications and Report Circulated)

Applications 2014-2015

5.5.1 Gilmerton Community Centre: Requested £870 towards the costs of a creative writing class.

Application for £870 approved.

5.5.2 Liberton After School Club: Requested £3,666 towards the running of the Natural Play holiday club and the purchase of a shipping container to house materials.

Application for £3,666 approved.

5.5.3 Older & Wiser: Requested £2,760 towards the costs of running a series of summer bus trips.

Application for £2,760 approved.

5.5.4 Friends of Seven Acre Park: Requested £2,970 towards the costs of creating a new nature trail and to buy four interpretation boards.

Application for £2,790 approved.

Youth Participatory Budgeting Event

5.5.5 At the previous Neighbourhood Partnership meeting on 01 October 2014, the following decisions were reached:

• “Agreed, in principle, that if Community Grant funding was available for 2015/2016 then an allocation of it would be ring- fenced in order to hold another Participatory Budgeting event with local young people”.

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• “Agreed, in principle, to implement a maximum ceiling limit of £2000 per grant application in order to allow more initiatives to successfully apply for funding and enable an easier selection process for the young people’s funding panel”.

The Partnership was asked to agree to ring-fence £10,000 to enable the event to be held in the second half of 2015.

Decision to ring-fence £10,000 approved.

5.6 Public Questions

5.6.1 Douglas Jeffrey explained that he had agreed a voluntary early release arrangement with Edinburgh Council and would be leaving the organisation on March 31st 2015.

Decisions

• The Partnership asked that their thanks to Douglas for his involvement be formally noted.

6. Dates of Future Meetings

Thursday, 18th June 2015 @ 2.00 pm at Society Hall. Thursday, 17th September 2015 @ 6.00 pm at Gracemount High School. Thursday, 26th November 2015 @ 2.00 pm at Society Hall.

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Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership

2pm, Thursday 18 June 2015 Monday 3 March 5

£iberton Gilmerton Decides Participatory Budgeting Update – Neighbourhood Environment Projects 2015/16

Item number 5.3 Report number Executive/routine Wards Ward 16: Liberton Gilmerton

Executive summary

At its meeting on 10 December 2013, the Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership agreed to support a participatory budgeting approach to Neighbourhood Environment Projects (Housing Revenue Account and Capital Roads Neighbourhood Environment Programme) and explore ways to introduce this. The purpose of this report is to provide the Neighbourhood Partnership with an update on the use of the participatory budgeting approach to the Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Environment Projects 2015/16 and to seek agreement to explore ways to enhance this new approach in 2016/17.

Links

Coalition pledges P33 Council outcomes CO23 and CO24 Single Outcome Agreement SO1, SO2, SO3, SO4

Report

£iberton Gilmerton Decides: Participatory Budgeting Update-Neighbourhood Environment Projects 2015/16

Recommendations

1.1 To note the contents of this report; 1.2 To agree to extending the participatory budgeting approach to Neighbourhood Environment Projects for 2016/17 and future years; 1.3 To agree to explore ways to engage more successfully with those who have not been involved in the process in previous years, including young people; 1.4 To note the current update on projects selected for 2015/16;

Background

2.1 At its meeting on 10 December 2013, the LGNP agreed to support the participatory budgeting approach to future Neighbourhood Environment Projects. 2.2 Following this decision, officers considered the ways to best develop the participatory budgeting approach to suit the needs of the Neighbourhood Environment Projects selection process in Liberton Gilmerton. 2.3 £eith Decides is recognised as an example of good practice in participatory budgeting for Community Grants Funding in Edinburgh. The format of the £eith Decides approach was used to pilot the Liberton Gilmerton NEP’s selection for 2015/16. Total funding £403,000. (Roads £68,000, Housing £335,000).

Main report

£iberton Gilmerton Decides

3.1 The Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Environment Programme (NEP’s) has been successfully run by Services for Communities (SfC) Neighbourhood Team to deliver a large number of Housing and Roads projects in recent years. These projects are funded through NEP Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and local Roads Capital Programme and selected by people who live in the local community. The format previously involved a selection evening through

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consultation with local Community Councils, residents groups and Neighbourhood Forums and two established Housing and Roads groups.

3.2 In 2014/15 the Liberton Gilmerton NEP programme brought the Housing and Roads selection events together to help increase participation and explore ways where the projects might complement each other.

3.3 Following the decision by the LGNP to support ways of exploring a participatory budgeting approach to NEP’s, Officers engaged with SfC’s Local Community Planning Participatory Budgeting Development Group. Officers new to participatory budgeting attended a Scottish Government funded Participatory Budgeting training event on 28 October 2014 hosted by the City of Edinburgh Council and supported by SFC’s Local Community Planning Participatory Budgeting Development Group.

3.4 The established £eith Decides programme (Community Grant Funding) recognised as an example of good practice in participatory budgeting, was then identified as a format to pilot Liberton Gilmerton NEP’s selection for 2015/16.

Communicating Change in the NEP Process

3.5 To take forward this new approach to NEP’s, written communication was sent to all local elected members, registered residents groups, Neighbourhood Forums and Community Councils advising of the new process. The Local Housing and Regeneration Manager met with a number of these groups to help explain the reasons for change and encourage active community members to continue supporting the NEP process.

3.6 In addition, the Partnership Development Officer updated the Neighbourhood Partnership website to advise of the change in approach and social media was used to promote the activity to local people.

The New NEP Selection Process

3.7 In order to maximise engagement and to make it easier for local residents to get involved in this process, all means were considered to enable local people to have their say in the selection of projects from the published portfolio. This included placing selection voting sheets in local libraries and in the South Neighbourhood Office, making online voting available via the Neighbourhood Partnership website using survey monkey and arranging a final selection evening event. Social media was used daily over a 2 week period to promote the opportunities to participate. Page 3

3.8 Voting was also made available to young people aged 12-17, encouraging them to register and participate for the first time in the NEP process.

3.9 When voting was concluded at the end of the selection evening, all individual registered voting selections were calculated with a final ranking based on the projects receiving the most votes. 5 Roads and 18 Housing Projects were ranked as follows:- Roads 1st Project 5 - Lasswade Road 2nd Project 3 - Lockerby Road 3rd Project 1 - Leadervale Road 4th Project 4 - Southhouse Broadway 5th Project 2 - Clackmae Road

Housing

1st Project 13 - Drum Street 2nd Project 6 - Glenallan Drive 3rd Project 14 - St Katherines Crescent 4th Project 7 - Glenallan Drive 5th Project 19 - Robert Burns Drive 6th Project 21 - Gracemount Square 7th Project 8 - Hazeldean Terrace 8th Project 10 - Southhouse Terrace 9th Project 9 - Hazeldean Terrace 10th Project 12 - Mordeun Park Loan 11th Project 22 - Moredun Park Road 12th Project 17 - Craigour Green 13th Project 15 - Moredun Park Raod 14th Project 23 - Moredun House 15th Project 16 - Jean Armour Road 16th Project 20 - Moredun Multis 17th Project 11 - Durward Drive 18th Project 18 - Southhouse Square

3.10 The above projects are currently subject to the Council’s tender process through the procured framework contractor in order to allow the production of a final approved list of projects within the allocated budget.

Increase in Participation

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3.11 The new PB approach to NEP’s has shown an increase of over 400% for 2015/16, with over 50 local people participating in the selection process.

3.12 Unfortunately, despite opening this up to 12-17 year olds, those who registered for selection did not fall into this age bracket, indicating that more creative and appropriate ways need to be identified to effectively engage with this target group.

Exploring Further Participation Opportunities

3.13 It has been identified through feedback and participation levels that there are potential additional opportunities for local people to be more involved in proposing potential environmental improvement projects which would then be put forward as part of the published portfolio for the wider decision making process. There would be a 3 month period when local people could suggest potential projects for inclusion in the process. This opportunity would be widely publicised throughout local communities to encourage as many people as possible to participate, through an advance publicity campaign, social media, posters, flyers, communication with relevant residents and community groups, and displays in local libraries and community centres.

3.14 Other opportunities could include taking £iberton Gilmerton Decides to Pupil Councils and/or other local youth groups to consult with young people and seek their views on how best to encourage their peer group to become involved in the process.

Measures of success

4.1 There were more than 50 local people participating in the NEP process in 2015/16, which represents an increase of over 400% compared to previous year’s participation levels.

4.2 The online voting and selection evening encouraged feedback from participants on this new approach, with 12 comments received. These included:- ‘I had no idea these funds were available to propose appropriate uses for, as I'd like to request improvements to my local streets and footpath areas. Better publicity (leaflets to resident, emails etc) would have helped raise awareness and involvement of local residents. ‘Good meeting, let’s have more of this kind of thing’

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‘Think there are other projects more worthy of going forward. Who decides on the project selection?’

All comments received will be taken into consideration in any future planning processes.

4.3 Additionally, key indicators of the overall success of this approach are measured annually in the Edinburgh People’s Survey and include: • Satisfaction with the neighbourhood as a desirable place to live • People feel that they are able to have a say on how local services are delivered • Satisfaction with specific services

Financial impact

5.1 Liberton Gilmerton NEP funding for 2015/16 was £403,000 made up of £335,000 Housing Revenue Account and £68,000 Roads Capital. 5.2 Estimated costs associated with running a future higher profile participatory budgeting approach to the NEP programme would include publicity and event costs of approximately £200. Other costs would include staff time to design and produce publicity and organise the event. 5.3 The amount available to the Neighbourhood Partnership that could potentially be allocated through a participatory budgeting approach will be influenced by the Council’s annual budget setting process. It should therefore be noted that any decisions taken by the Partnership regarding the allocation of budgets for participatory budgeting in future financial years will be subject to the budget decisions taken annually by the Council.

Risk, policy, compliance and governance impact

6.1 There are no significant risk, policy, compliance or governance implications arising from this report.

Equalities impact

7.1 The participatory budgeting approach to NEP has shown an increase in involvement in the process and has allowed voting in libraries, online and a selection evening which has maximised engagement with seldom reached groups.

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Sustainability impact

8.1 The participatory approach to NEP’s helps to engender an ethos of the community working together and involving local people in making decisions on how Council resources are used.

Consultation and engagement

9.1 The £iberton/Gilmerton Decides NEP was publicised through the Neighbourhood Partnership website and social media channels. Local community groups were contacted and posters were distributed throughout the neighbourhood and displayed in local libraries.

Background reading/external references

No background papers.

Sarah Burns Neighbourhood Manager Contact: Sarah Burns, Neighbourhood Manager E-mail: [email protected] | Tel: 0131 529 7662

Links

Coalition pledges P33 - Strengthen Neighbourhood Partnerships and further involve local people in decisions on how Council resources are used

Council outcomes CO23 - Well engaged and well informed – Communities and individuals are empowered and supported to improve local outcomes and foster a sense of community CO24 - The Council communicate effectively internally and externally and has an excellent reputation for customer care

Single Outcome SO1 - Edinburgh’s Economy delivers increased investment, jobs Agreement and opportunities for all SO2 - Edinburgh’s citizens experience improved health and well-being, with reduced inequalities in health SO3 - Edinburgh’s children and young people enjoy thier childhood and fulfil their potential SO4 - Edinburgh's communities are safer and have improved physical and social fabric

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Appendices None

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Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership

2.00 pm, Thursday, 18 June 2015

Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Community Grant Applications

Item number 5.5 Report number 1 Executive/routine Wards Ward 16: Liberton Gilmerton

Executive summary

This report is intended to provide members of the Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership with sufficient information to enable them to make decisions as to the award of grants under the Community Grants Scheme

Links

Coalition pledges P33 Council outcomes 10, 14, 21, 23 Single Outcome Agreement SO2, SO3, SO4

Report

Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership Community Grant Applications

Recommendations

1.1 Note the contents of this report. 1.2 The Neighbourhood Partnership considers making an in principle award of grant, of £4,190 to Gilmerton Community Centre as described in paragraph 3.1 1.3 The Neighbourhood Partnership considers making an in principle award of grant, of £2,790 to the Arts South Edinburgh as described in paragraph 3.2

Background

2.1 The Community Grants Fund is a small grants fund designed to enable the community to provide activities that benefits local communities and supports the work of the Neighbourhood Partnership and the local Community Plan. Grants of up to £5,000 can be awarded for a wide variety of activities intended to enhance existing provision and improve the quality of life of local people

2.2 The Community Grants budget for Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership for the fiscal year 2015-2016 is £29,595.

Main report

3. APPLICATIONS 2015-2016

3.1. Gilmerton Community Centre: The centre is seeking a grant of £4,190 to establish a summer holiday programme for local young people aged between 5-18 years. The programme is a joint collaboration between a number of the local community centres and youth projects in the area. The funds will be used to organise a series of trips and visits.

This application meets the criteria for Community Grant Funding and also addresses the Neighbourhood Partnership’s priority of “Increasing support to parents”.

3.2. Arts South Edinburgh: The organisation is looking for £2,790 towards the running of a 5 week program of art workshops that will culminate in a Christmas fair and festive lights switch-on event in Gilmerton Village. The funds will be used to cover costs associated with materials, staffing and promotion.

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This application meets the criteria for Community Grant Funding and also addresses the Neighbourhood Partnership’s priority of “Reducing isolation amongst our older residents”.

Measures of success

4.1. The Community Grants Fund aims to encourage small scale activity that benefits local communities and support the work of the Neighbourhood Partnership and the Local Community Plan. At the end of a specific project applicants are required to submit an evaluation report highlighting the achievements and benefits accrued from receiving a grant.

4.2. Key Indicators of the overall success of the investment include:

• Neighbourhood as a desirable place to live • Different backgrounds get on well together • Able to have a say on local services • Satisfaction with specific services.

Financial Impact – 2015-2016 Budget

5.1 The Liberton Gilmerton Neighbourhood Partnership budget amounts to £29,595 in 2015- 2016. The total of grants awarded cannot exceed the annual budget.

5.2 The Neighbourhood Partnership has been asked to consider two applications totalling £6,980. Should all be approved, a balance of £2,349 will remain to 31st March 2016.

Risk, policy, compliance and governance impact

6.1. There are no significant risk, policy, compliance or governance implications arising from this report. The total value of grants awarded cannot exceed the annual budget and this is stringently controlled by the Neighbourhood Team.

Equalities impact

7.1. The Community Grants Fund guidelines stipulate that all projects/activities to be funded must be for the benefit of residents of the City of Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership areas. In addition the application form contains a section requesting information as to how the proposal meets the needs of equalities groups. Only when Neighbourhood Partnership staff is satisfied that an application is wholly inclusive will it be put forward for consideration. Groups are reminded of the requirement for them to be actively inclusive to all sections of the community.

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Sustainability impact

8.1. The Community Grants Fund enables voluntary sector organisations to provide enhanced services and/or activities that are outwith the scope of mainstream provision. This helps to engender an ethos of the community working together and create more cohesive neighbourhoods.

Consultation and engagement

9.1. The Community Grants Fund is publicised through the Neighbourhood Partnership website. In addition “Meet the Funder” events are held throughout the year which promotes Community Grants amongst other funding streams. A “Students in the Community Event” is held, a form of Participatory Budgeting. The fund is promoted wherever possible and is well known to the point where demand now exceeds the annual budget.

9.2. Community engagement is widely supported throughout the South Central area and a range of methods are used to support community outcomes and activities.

Background reading / external references

Copies of the application forms are attached to this document. Confidential information ie bank and contact details have been removed.

Sarah Burns Neighbourhood Manager

Contact: Andrew Gallacher, Partnership Development Officer E-mail: [email protected] | Tel: 0131 529 7029

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Links

Coalition pledges P33 – Strengthen Neighbourhood Partnerships & further involve local people in decisions on how Council resources are used Council outcomes CO10 – Improved health and reduce inequalities CO14 – Communities have the capacity to help support people. CO21 – Safe – Residents, visitors and businesses feel that Edinburgh is a safe city. CO23 – Well engaged and well informed – Communities and individuals are empowered and supported to improve local outcomes and foster a sense of community. Single Outcome SO1 – Edinburgh’s Economy delivers increased investment, jobs and Agreement opportunities for all. SO2 – Edinburgh’s citizens experience improved health and wellbeing, with reduced inequalities in health. SO3 – Edinburgh’s children and young people enjoy their childhood and fulfil their potential SO4 – Edinburgh’s Communities are safer and have improved physical and social fabric

Appendices Appendix 1: Allocation Spreadsheet 2015-2016 Applications

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LIBERTON GILMERTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PARTNERSHIP - COMMUNITY GRANTS FUND 2015-2016

2015/16 Starting Balance 29,595

Award P'ship/ No Date A3.1 Organisation Purpose Award Notes 01 19/03/15 P’ship Gilmerton Community Centre Creative Writing Course 870 19/03/15 P’ship Liberton After School Club 3,666 02 Natural Play Holiday Programme 19/03/15 P’ship 03 Gilmerton Community Centre Older & Wiser Summer Bus Trips 2,760 19/03/15 P’ship 04 Friends of Seven Acre Park Nature Trail and Information Boards 2,970

£ 10,266 £10,266 Participatory Budgeting Event 05 P’ship 10,000

£ 20,266 £20,266 For Gilmerton Community Centre 4,190 06 Summer Holiday Programme consideration For Art South Edinburgh 2,790 07 Art Programme and Event consideration 08

£ 6,980 £27,246 09 10 £ - £27,246

12 £ - £27,246

Balance £2,349

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Neighbourhood Partnership Community Grants Fund (CGF) FUNDING APPLICATION FORM Awards of up to £5,000

Ref no. (Office Use Only) ______Your Organisation

Organisation name: Gilmerton Community Centre

Principal contact name & position:

Address and Post Code:

Telephone number: Fax number:

Email address: Website address:

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Please give us a brief description of your organisation’s main aims and activities (max 500 words)

Gilmerton community centre provides a range of opportunities (volunteering, work experience, groups and activities) to the local community and surrounding areas. We are fully committed to providing a programme which improves health and wellbeing. Learning and community inclusions. Our activities are inclusive for all.

Your project

CGF is predominantly for small, new, one off projects that directly benefit the Neighbourhood Partnership area and help progress one or more of the Neighbourhood Partnership’s local priorities which are included in the Local Community Plan and can be found on the Partnership’s website.

Please describe this new project, showing what activities will take place, who will benefit and how it would meet our local priorities (max 1000 words – box will expand to fit)

This application is made on behalf of some of the major providers of summer holiday programme activities for children and young people. It will be used to provide a range of interesting, challenging and fun trips and outings that require transport out with the Liberton Gilmeron area. The programme will be targeted at the following age ranges: 5-8yrs, 8-11 yrs, 12-14 yrs and 14-18 years which corresponds to the age ranges of the open provision youth providers. The coordinated programme is organised and run by tthe community centres and youth projects in the area, namely: Gilmerton Community Centre Inch Community Centre Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre Valley Park Community Centre Gracemount Youth and Community Centre (The Mansion)

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Youth Worker in Liberton and Gracemount High Schools.

Staffing and programme costs for centre based activities will be met from CLD core Budgets and management committee funds. Trips and Visits will include: Vogrie Country Park, Outdoor Activities – rock climbing, surfing, survival skills, Go Karting, Bowling M&Ds, Scottish Sea Bird Centre, time capsule & Fringe and festival events.

Local young people have and are being consulted on what activities they would like to do throughout summer. Our Summer programmes are always planned and evaluated with the young people involved. Their feedback shapes improvements to be made for future and current holiday provision and also further involves them with their community centre and local area.

Where will your proposal be based? Gracemount. Southhouse/Burdiehouse, Gilmerton, Inch and Moredun – with trips away from the area

Projects can be funded up to six months. If your project is time limited, please state dates and reasons why:

Yes – over the school summer holiday period.

How many people from this NP will benefit from your proposal?

Up to 400 young people

How will your proposal meet the needs of equalities groups?

The programme will be made open to all and widely advertised through the open provision youth clubs and the areas of benefit. It will be publicised to groups and agencies working with more vulnerable people such as the PSG groups, bfriends and young people’s units. Where there is disability or extra support required provision will be made.

Are any other organisations involved in your proposal – if so, which? Inch Community Centre

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Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre Valley Park Community Centre Gracemount Youth and Community Centre (The Mansion) Youth Worker in Liberton and Gracemount High Schools.

Have you consulted anyone in relation to your proposal – if so, who?

Senior CLD Worker Management Committees & CLDWs of all centres involved Local young people

Have you obtained any consents, permissions or insurance necessary to carry out your proposal? (We may ask you to provide evidence of this.)

Not necessary

How did you find out about this fund?

Previous year funding.

Project Financial Information

Project costs - Please list each item of expenditure for this project, showing how calculated, and please ENCLOSE QUOTATIONS OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF COSTS, including in kind: If there is specific element(s) of this you are requesting from the Neighbourhood Partnership, please state clearly

Transport 1710

Activities 3480

Staffing Costs ( met by C&F/ Management committees funds) 7000

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Total expenditure £ 12190

Project income - If you have any match funding or in kind funding for this project, or if income from charges is anticipated, please list these here:

Young peoples contribution 1000

CLD Staffing 7000

Total income £8000

Amount requested from the Community Grants Fund: £4190

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Neighbourhood Partnership Community Grants Fund (CGF) FUNDING APPLICATION FORM Awards of up to £5,000

Ref no. (Office Use Only) ______Your Organisation

Organisation name: Arts South Edinburghburgh

Principal contact name & position:

Address and Post Code:

Telephone number: Fax number:

Email address: Website address:

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Please give us a brief description of your organisation’s main aims and activities (max 500 words) Arts South Edinburgh (Arts SE) is a voluntary organisation with charitable status. The management committee is made up of local residents, community group and professional representatives with an interest in developing community arts in South Edinburgh. We work together to fundraise and deliver an inclusive programme of education and recreational arts opportunities on an outreach basis covering the 5 neighbourhoods of the ward area: - Burdiehouse, Southhouse, Gracemount, Liberton, Moredun, Gilmerton and the Inch and surrounding areas. Arts SE works with all age groups and target the most disadvantaged groups, especially those residents and families who may experience poverty or social exclusion. The aim of the organisation is to develop a wide range of cultural opportunities, such as:- community based arts projects, events and festivals which maximises community engagement and exposure to the arts which aims to improve the health and wellbeing and confidence of participant’s and enhance the social cohesion and community connectedness. Arts SE is committed to working in partnership with local groups, voluntary organisations and other arts and cultural organisations to maximise community capacity and to advance citizenship and community development.

Your project

Please describe this new project, showing what activities will take place, who will benefit and how it would meet our local priorities (max 1000 words – box will expand to fit) We are applying for a Community grant Fund of £2,800 which would enable Arts SE to develop an autumn/winter program of arts workshops which will run over a 5 week period and culminate with a Christmas fair and festive lights switch-on event in Gilmerton Village. The Christmas fair and art project will increase the number of community engagement and participation opportunities for local older, younger people and families to come together to socialise and celebrate living in South Edinburgh.

The grant will be used cover the core costs of the community event and workshop program including the publicity, operational costs, performances, volunteer expenses, artist’s fees and material costs. The crafts workshops will be delivered in 3 community venues to existing community groups of children, young people and older people. The workshops will be tailored

Page 13 of 18 to meet the needs and interests of each of the groups. The community fair will enable more community groups and local residents to participate in the final event which will include community stalls, art exhibition, arts and crafts workshops and performances by local community groups and professional musicians.

We would aim to engage up to 60 people in the 5 week arts and crafts workshop program and another 260+ participants in the Christmas event planed for mid November 2015.

The arts workshop program would start mid-October during the school holiday break targeting local young people who will have a choice of arts workshops which could be the making of short Christmas themed animation films which would be showcased during the Christmas fair. The other arts and crafts workshop choices available to both young people and older people would include the making of large decorations and lanterns in preparation for the Christmas Fair in November.

ASE will work in partnership with other local organisations and voluntary groups to increase community engagement and connectedness, active citizenship and networking opportunities. The main event enables local people to get involved in community life and find out what’s on in their area, socialise and make links with local residents and other community groups. We also work together to improve distribution of the publicity to ensure we reach out to marginalized and isolated groups of people and the wider community. We will be distributing printed publicity through schools, community centres, libraries and children’s centres and voluntary organisations.

Undoubtedly participation in community events of this kind which are of a celebratory nature can have an important part to play in building social capital and improving the health and wellbeing of communities. Encouraging local people to get involved in supporting the events and workshops which in turn can increases skills and confidence, all contributing to a ‘’feel good factor ‘’ and a sense of community pride, helping to unify people to feel part of their community.

The benefits of the events and workshop program would be :- • Bringing the community together for a common purpose of celebrating their community and forging links between different groups, generations and individuals living in the wider SE area • Building community capacity by engaging local people in the planning process and delivery of the event programme • Providing a programme of outreach workshops in community centres and other venues in the wider Liberton & Gilmerton ward targeting children, young people, families and 50+ groups.

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• Creates the opportunity to work in partnership with local organisations and community groups to pull resources and expertise to develop a programme cultural opportunities to local people • The opportunity to show case local creative talent and skills of different generations • Socialising, having fun and participating in a grassroots community celebration • Create opportunities to learn and develop skills working with local people and professional artists • Creating volunteering opportunities to enhance employability skills • Provide a positive activity for those involved enhancing wellbeing, confidence and a sense of community • Engendering a sense of local pride and achievement.

Where will your proposal be based? The Christmas fair will happen in Gilmerton Community Centre and the arts workshops will be delivered in by outreach to community groups in local centres and venues in Gilmerton, Burdiehouse, Southhouse, Moredun or Inch areas.

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Projects can be funded up to six months. If your project is time limited, please state dates and reasons why:

The Autumn/ Winter program will start in October 2015 and conclude on the 21st November at the Christmas Fair 2015.

How many people from this NP will benefit from your proposal?

350+ people

How will your proposal meet the needs of equalities groups?

Arts SE will distribute publicity to voluntary organisations, community groups, family centre, schools and community centres, libraries and community health groups operating in the Liberton Gilmerton Ward area. All projects delivered by Arts SE we are committed to equality of access regardless of gender, ability, ethnicity and income. Indeed we aim to make activities affordable to all. Activities are often targeted to reach excluded groups e.g. Young people, older people, people with disabilities or poor health etc. Arts SE will work with other providers in the area to ensure language and accessibility needs and issues are addressed prior to the project commencing.

Also we will use digital and paper publicity methods of distribution the programs to reach out and increase information about the Christmas fair.

Are any other organisations involved in your proposal – if so, which? Gilmerton Community Centres, Libraries, Community learning & Development, Libertus, Gilmerton PS parents and choir, local lunch clubs, and arts groups.

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Have you consulted anyone in relation to your proposal – if so, who?

See above.

Have you obtained any consents, permissions or insurance necessary to carry out your proposal? (We may ask you to provide evidence of this.)

Yes / No / Not necessary. ASE has public liability insurance and would apply to CEC for permissions for Christmas light switch –on in Gilmerton Community Centre car park.

How did you find out about this fund?

From Neighbourhood Partnership staff.

Project Financial Information

Publicity: design £50, Print cost £260 310.00

Artists & Workshops 5 weeks Lantern, mural, decorations: workshops 1340.00 £1190, face painting £80, Jewelry £80, shiatsu massage £75

Musicians Pro Band £350 & Gilmerton singers £75 425.00

Production: operational 2 staff, includes stage management £225, First 315.00 aid £90.

Christmas lights maintenace check 80.00

Materials willow, glue, lights 205.00

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Volunteers crafts support, stewards expenses, refreshments £20 115.00

Total expenditure £2790.00

Project income - If you have any match funding or in kind funding for this project, or if income from charges is anticipated, please list these here:

Let in-kind Gilmerton Community centre SSO 5hrs @£26.99 per hr £134.95

Total income £134.95

Amount requested from the Community Grants Fund: £2790.00

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