Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Cunninghame House, Irvine.

20 May 2015

You are requested to attend a Meeting of the above mentioned Committee of North Ayrshire Council to be held in Beith Community Centre, 45-47 King's Road, Beith on THURSDAY 28 MAY 2015 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 12 March 2015 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

3.1 North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board: Minutes of Meeting held on 19 March 2015 Submit report by the Chief Executive on the Minutes of the Community Planning Partnership Board held on 19 March 2015 (copy enclosed).

3.2 Police Scotland Police Scotland will report on activity within the Committee's area.

3.3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Submit report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area for the period from 1 March to 1 May 2015 (copy enclosed).

4. Garnock Academy: Inspection Report Submit report by the Executive Director (Education and Youth Employment) on the Education Scotland Report in respect of Garnock Academy and receive a presentation by the Head Teacher (copy enclosed).

5. Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance Submit report by the Executive Director (Economy and Communities) on applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme and the Local Youth Action Fund (copy enclosed).

6. Grants to Elderly Groups Submit report by the Executive Director (Economy and Communities) on the level of funding available for disbursement in the Committee's area in 2015/16 (copy enclosed).

7. Margaret Archibald Bequest: Applications for Financial Assistance Submit report by the Chief Executive on applications received for grant from the Margaret Archibald Bequest (copy enclosed).

8. North Ayrshire Council (Beith & Gateside) Charitable Trust Submit report by the Chief Executive on applications received for grant from the Beith and Gateside Charitable Trust (copy enclosed).

9. Date and Venue of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee will be held on 20 August 2015 in the West Kilbride Village Hall.

10. Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent.

North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 2 Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Sederunt: Robert Barr (Chair) Chair: John Bell Anthea Dickson Jean Highgate Elizabeth McLardy Catherine McMillan Attending:

Apologies:

Meeting Ended:

North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 3 4 Agenda Item 2 Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee 12 March 2015

DALRY, 12 March 2015 - At a Meeting of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee of North Ayrshire Council at 2.00 p.m.

Present Robert Barr, John Bell, Anthea Dickson, Jean Highgate and Catherine McMillan.

In Attendance J. McHarg, Community Engagement Manager (Community Development Team) and B. Anderson, Performance/Grants Information Officer (Community Development Team) (Economy and Communities); and D. McCaw, Committee Services Officer (Chief Executive's Service). Also In Attendance Sergeant A. Marshall (Police Scotland) and Station Manager L. Elliot (Scottish Fire and Rescue). Chair Depute Provost Barr in the Chair. Apologies for Absence Elizabeth McLardy.

1. Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest by Members in terms of Standing Order 16 and Section 5 of the Councillors Code of Conduct.

2. Minutes

The accuracy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 29 January 2015 was confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

3.1 Police Scotland

Submitted report by Police Scotland on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area for the period from 13 January to 26 February 2015.

Information was also provided on:-

 Ward 6 and 7 crime statistics and priorities;  directed patrol plans which have proactively addressed areas of concern in relation to acquisitive crime, speeding, violence, disorder and antisocial behaviour, drug related offences, warrants;

5  the success of the Operation Neptune initiative to address break-ins to shops in the Kilbirnie Town Centre area; and  crimes of note.

Members asked questions, and received clarification, on the following:-

 break-ins to garden sheds in West Kilbride;  confirmation that the crime figures detailed within the report are for the 10-month period from 1 April 2014 to 26 February 2015;  clarification on the reason for the Police presence at the recent Dalry Thistle football match; and  the high number of incidents of motorists speeding through the one-way system in Dalry Town Centre.

Sergeant Marshall confirmed that the Police Scotland report to the May meeting would also include Ward figures for the period 13 January to 26 February 2015.

Noted.

3.2 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Submitted report by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area for the period 9 January to 28 February 2015 and detailing a breakdown of incidents within the tactical assessment for the reporting period.

Information was also provided on:-

 40 incidents over the reporting period;  incidents of unwanted automatic fire alarms;  fires of note;  road traffic collisions; and  14 Home Fire Safety Visits carried out over the reporting period.

Members asked questions, and received clarification, on the following:-

 the measures taken to engage people within a 4-in-a-block property following an incident to a particular property within the block; and  whether the former Geilsland School site is the cause of any of the automated false alarms in Geilsland Road, Beith.

Station Manager Elliot undertook to investigate the false alarm incidents in the Geilsland Road, Beith area to determine if there was a particular issue which needed addressed.

Noted.

6 4. Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance

Submitted report by the Executive Director (Economy and Communities) on applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme and the Local Youth Action Fund.

The Community Engagement Manager advised the Committee that Awards for All lottery funding had been secured for the Rosearden Group for the replacement of the roof on their property.

The Committee agreed to (a) make the following awards:-

Community Development Grants Scheme Organisation Award Dickson Court Residents Association £ 600 Music in West Kilbride £ 375.69

Local Youth Action Fund Organisation Award Hillhead Pets Corner £2,000 Garnock Academy Duke of Edinburgh Award Group £1,423 and (b) note that the Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund budgets are now fully expended for 2014/15.

5. Margaret Archibald Bequest: Applications for Financial Assistance

Submitted report by the Chief Executive on applications received for grant from the Margaret Archibald Bequest.

The Committee agreed to make the following awards:-

Organisation Award St. Palladius Ladies Guild £500 Dalry Leisure Club £600

6. North Ayrshire Council (Beith & Gateside) Charitable Trust

Submitted report by the Chief Executive on an application received for grant from the North Ayrshire Council (Beith & Gateside) Charitable Trust.

The Committee agreed to (a) make an award of £102 to Handicapped Childrens Action Group - JD; and (b) note that the North Ayrshire Council (Beith & Gateside) Charitable Trust budget is now fully expended for 2014/15.

7 7. Date and Venue of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee will be held on 28 May 2015 in Beith Community Centre.

The Meeting ended at 2.45 p.m.

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Agenda Item 3.1 28 May 2015

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Subject: North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board: Minutes of Meeting held on 19 March 2015

Purpose: To submit the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 19 March 2015.

Recommendation: That the 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 Garnock Valley and West Kilbride 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 19 March 2015 are appended. Particular matters for the Committee's attention include the following:

Agenda Item 4

Lisa Tennant, Scottish Police Authority (SPA), provided a presentation on the work of the SPA, its principles, police scrutiny arrangements and methods of engagement.

9 Agenda Item 5

Xanthe Wylie (Educational Psychologist) and John Flanagan (Team Manager Children & Families Fieldwork) NAC gave a presentation on ‘Stop Now and Plan’. They explained how this programme, developed in Canada, had been implemented locally to teach children with behavioural problems, and their parents, how to make better choices “in the moment”. The Board was also shown video clips which showed the success of the programme for the individuals who took part.

Agenda Item 6(a)

Anne Clarke, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, gave a presentation on the Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan. The Board was given details of the reasoning behind the strategy and its implementation.

Agenda Item 6(b)

A report was submitted by Jim McHarg (Community Development Manager) NAC on A More Active Scotland: Building a Legacy from the Commonwealth Games. The Board were asked to consider the Chair of North Ayrshire Leisure Trust (KA Leisure) joining the CPP board to create a direct link between the CPP and North Ayrshire’s Games Legacy. This should deliver greater health and physical activity benefits for North Ayrshire residents.

Agenda Item 7(a)

A report was submitted by Jim Nichols (Co-Chair of The Third Sector Interface (TSI), North Ayrshire) asking the Board to approve the TSI Community Planning Improvement Programme. The report provided a summary of the key aims of the programme along with the process used and the actions identified.

Agenda Item 7(b)

Jim McHarg (Community Development Manager) NAC presented a report updating the Board on developments in relation to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill, and its impact on North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership. The report outlined the objectives of the Bill and the proposals which will reinforce on-going work to strengthen and improve CPPs. The proposals will:

10 . Affect the role of North Ayrshire CPP partners and the relationships between them; . Promote community engagement and capacity building by the CPP; and . Put the CPP on a clearer statutory basis with clearer roles & responsibilities.

Agenda Item 8

Agenda Item 9(a)

A report was submitted by Fiona Walker (Organisational Development Manager) NAC on progress in delivering the CPP Organisational Development Plan and future plans. The Board noted progress to date and the planned activities for the next quarter.

Agenda Item 9(b) A report was submitted by Morna Rae (Community Planning Team Leader) NAC on the Draft Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) Action Plan 2015-16. The Board agreed the draft SOA Action Plan 2015-16 subject to the outstanding incomplete sections being confirmed.

Agenda Item 9(c)

Morna Rae submitted a report on the Risk Register. The Board noted the six monthly update and agreed that the Risk Register (2015-16) should be updated for the Strategic Management Team to consider.

3. Proposals

3.1 That the Committee notes the CPP Board Minutes and, in particular those matters highlighted at 2.1 above.

11 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.

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, Community Planning Team Leader on 01294 324177 Background Papers None

12 Appendix 1

North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership

CPP Board

Minutes of Meeting held on 19th March 2015

Present

Ayrshire College Heather Dunk, Principal

Jobcentre Plus Etta Wright, District Manager

NHS Ayrshire & Arran John Burns, Chief Executive Martin Cheyne, Chairman (Vice-Chair)

North Ayrshire Council Councillor William Gibson (Chair) Councillor Alex Gallagher Councillor Anthea Dickson Councillor Ruth Maguire Elma Murray, Chief Executive

Police Scotland Divisional Commander Gillian McDonald Chief Inspector Tim Ross

Scottish Fire and Rescue Jim Scott, Area Manager

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Allan Comrie, Senior Transport Planner

Third Sector Interface Jim Nichols, Manager

Scottish Government Stephen Gallagher, Location Director

Scottish Enterprise Jim Reid, Stakeholders & Networks Director

In Attendance

Xanthe Wylie (Educational Psychologist) NAC, John Flanagan Team Manager (Social Services & Health) NAC, Anne Clarke (Assistant Director of Public Health) NHS, Lisa Tennant Scottish Police Authority, Damien Griffith (Partnership Analyst) NAC, Morna Rae (Community Planning Team Leader) NAC, Jim McHarg (Community Engagement Manager) NAC, Fiona Walker (Organisational 1 13

Development Manager) NAC, Stephen Brown (Head of Service - Children, Families & Criminal Justice Services) NAC, Susan McAtee (Community Planning Assistant) NAC

Apologies for absence

Dr. John O’Dowd (NHS Ayrshire & Arran), Councillor Robert Steel (NAC), John Butcher Executive Director (Education & Youth Employment).

Chair

Councillor Gibson in the Chair.

1. Welcome and Apologies

The Chair welcomed those present to the meeting and a special welcome was given to Dr. Martyn Cheyne as newly appointed Vice Chair of the CPP Board.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting

Jim Reid, Skills Development Scotland, asked that the Minute be changed to show that he attended the December meeting rather than put in apologies. The minutes of the meeting held on 4th December were then approved.

3. Matters Arising from Minutes

A note of the action taken on the matters arising from the previous meeting on 4th December was submitted and noted by the board.

4. A Safe and Secure North Ayrshire

Lisa Tennant, Scottish Police Authority (SPA), provided a presentation on the work of the SPA, its principles, police scrutiny arrangements and methods of engagement.

Board Members confirmed there was a good working relationship between SPA, North Ayrshire Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service.

There was discussion about the reasons for Forensics Science being provided by the Scottish Police Authority, and arrangements for Police Scotland taking over the policing of the rail network.

The Chair thanked Lisa for her presentation on behalf of the Board and suggested the SPA could attend a future meeting of the CPP Board to provide further updates.

5. Early Intervention and Prevention

Xanthe Wylie (Educational Psychologist) and John Flanagan (Team Manager Children & Families Fieldwork) NAC gave a presentation on ‘Stop Now and Plan’. They explained how a programme had been developed in Canada and implemented locally to teach children with behavioural problems, and their parents, how to make better choices “in the moment”. The Board was also 2 14

shown video clips which showed the success of the programme for the individuals who took part.

The Board discussed the different programmes offered to boys and girls within the SNAP Programme whilst following the Canadian model. Police Scotland confirmed an open invite extending to girls to visit and speak to officers and this would be tailored to suit them.

The Board were reassured that the schools are keen to take part and that a consistent approach is being taken. The evidence supporting the approach was discussed. The Board praised the success of the approach and the external recognition it had received.

The Chair thanked Xanthe and John on behalf of the Board for their presentation.

6. A Healthier North Ayrshire

(a) Anne Clarke, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, gave a presentation on the Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan. The Board was given details of the reasoning behind the strategy and its implementation.

Members asked for clarity on the framework and how the strategy was co- ordinated. There was discussion on how the Early Intervention and Prevention Programmes and the Strategy fit together. Elma Murray (Chief Executive) invited Anne Clarke to attend the Strategic Management Team to discuss putting the Action Plan in place.

(b) A Report was submitted by Jim McHarg (Community Development Manager) NAC on A More Active Scotland: Building a Legacy from the Commonwealth Games. The Board were asked to consider the Chair and Chief Executive of North Ayrshire Leisure Trust (KA Leisure) joining the CPP board to create a direct link between the CPP and North Ayrshire’s Games Legacy. This should deliver greater health and physical activity benefits.

The Board discussed ensuring that Third Sector sports clubs are included in ongoing work.

The Board agreed the proposal. 7. Building Community Capacity

(a) A report was submitted by Jim Nichols (Co-Chair of The Third Sector Interface (TSI), North Ayrshire) asking the Board to approve the TSI Community Planning Improvement Programme. The report provided a summary of the key aims of the programme along with the process used and the actions identified. The Board discussed the relationship between the TSI and the wider CPP. There was discussion on the positivity of North Ayrshire TSI and other CPP Partners being selected to participate in the national Third Sector Interface Community Planning Improvement Programme (which is supported by the Scottish Government to build the best possible environment for the third sector to contribute to achieving better outcomes).

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The Board endorsed the TSI Community Planning Improvement Plan. (b) Community Empowerment Bill Developments and Links to Community Planning:

. Affect the role of North Ayrshire CPP partners and the relationships between them . Promote community engagement and capacity building by the CPP and, . Put the CPP on a clearer statutory basis with clearer roles & responsibilities. The Board considered the implications of the Community Empowerment Bill in relation to empowering communities and discussed the best ways for CPP partners to think about how they can strengthen community engagement and help build capacity in communities.

The Board agreed that further discussion should take place with the Strategic Management Team on the best way to move this forward.

8. Tackling Local Inequalities of Outcome

A report was submitted by Damien Griffith (CPP Partnership Analyst) NAC on the development of new neighbourhood governance structures. The Board were asked to note progress on the consultation and development process to establish new governance arrangements for North Ayrshire’s six neighbourhood areas. The programme of consultation will continue with six community based discussion groups arranged at the dates and venues undernoted:-

Date Neighbourhood Venue 24 Feb Kilwinning (Nethermains Community Centre) 4 March North Coast, West Kilbride (Largs Academy) & Cumbrae 10 March Three Towns (Ardrossan Civic Centre) 17 March Arran (Arran Outdoor Centre, Lamlash) 24 March Kilbirnie (Radio City, Kilbirnie) 25 March Irvine (Volunteer Rooms, Irvine)

The Board noted progress on the consultation programme to develop options for new governance arrangements and agreed to approve the setting up of an appropriate Programme Board of Partners to manage and oversee the transition process.

9. Governance

(a) A report was submitted by Fiona Walker (Organisational Development Manager) NAC on progress in delivering the CPP Organisational Development Plan and future plans. The Board noted progress to date and the planned activities for the next quarter including: 4 16

 The development of the job shadowing programme for CPP partners  Continued delivery and evaluation of the CPP training course  Identifying topics for future lunchtime briefings and development days  A briefing note on the SOA Action Plan 2015-16 will be produced and distributed

The Board agreed the proposal that Board members and the three thematic groups should meet once a year for a half day information session. This will allow the CPP Board to have a better insight into partnership working across the themes and allow better discussion of strategic issues across the different groups of the CPP. (b) A report was submitted by Morna Rae (Community Planning Team Leader) NAC on the Draft Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) Action Plan 2015-16. The Board agreed the draft SOA Action Plan 2015-16 subject to the outstanding incomplete sections being confirmed.

(c) Morna Rae submitted a report on the Risk Register. The Board noted the six monthly update and agreed that the Risk Register (2015-16) should be updated for the Strategic Management Team to consider.

9. Chairs Reports (a) Children’s Services Strategic Partnership Noted

(b) Safer North Ayrshire Partnership Tim Ross (Chief Inspector, Police Scotland) brought trends in relation to road casualties and fatalities to the Board’s attention. The Board discussed the challenges of identifying consistent factors or trends which cause these incidents. Gillian McDonald (Divisional Commander) Police Scotland agreed to look into the relevance of road conditions and surface water.

10 Urgent Items

None

11. Future Agenda Items

None

13. Date of next meeting

11th June, 2015 at 10.30am within the Council Chambers, Cunninghame House, Irvine. The meeting ended at 12.45pm

5 17 18 Agenda Item 3.3

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Committee Meeting: 1 March 2015 – 1 May 2015.

1. Incidents Overview :  58 Incidents over the reporting period: Dalry 15 Incidents, Beith 22 Incidents, Kilbirnie 14 & West Kilbride 7 Incidents.  24 Incidents, Unwanted Automatic Fire Alarm (UFAS) – New SFRS Policy implemented 1st December to identify route causes and reduce UFAS in the future.  24 Fires. Mostly Secondary Fires. Seasonal changes between 16 – 23 April seen a higher number of rubbish and grass fires occur.  10 Special Services.  0 Fire Fatality, 0 Casualties in the ward areas.  1 RTC Fatality, 5 Casualties in the ward areas.

Analysis:

2. Fires of note as follows:  Kilbirnie – Dwelling Fire – Wilful fire‐raising, reported to Police Scotland / Prevention First Meeting.  Dalry – Dwelling Fire – Cooking / PDIR.  Beith – Dwelling Fire – Cooking / PDIR.  Beith – Dwelling Fire – Cooking / PDIR.  Beith – Dwelling Fire – Cooking / PDIR.  Beith – Dwelling Fire – Radiated Heat / PDIR.

3. Road Traffic Collisions: A total of 5 RTC incidents during the reporting period:  Beith – 1 LGV and 1 Private vehicle in collision, 1 male fatality.  A760 Kilbirnie – Private vehicle left roadway, 2 casualties removed from vehicle and transported to Hospital.  Burnhouse – 2 Private vehicles in collision, 1 casualty with slight injury.  A737 – 2 Private vehicles in collision, 1 casualty removed to Hospital.  Dalry – 1 Private vehicle left roadway, 1 Elderly casualty removed to Hospital.

4. Community Safety:  PDIR ‐ carried out after every domestic incident from 1 April 2014. During this reporting period 5 PDIR have been carried out resulting in a further 3 HFSV being carried out.  HFSV ‐ Increased challenges of high risk referrals for HFSV and provision of fire retardant bedding. Community Action Teams (CAT) currently carry out any HFSV that are high risk. During this reporting period a total of 20 HFSV have been carried out.  Prevention First – Daily scrutiny paper for suspected malicious / anti‐social events reported to Police Scotland.

19 20 Tactical Assessment

Dates: 01/03/2015 - 01/05/2015 Councils: North Ayrshire Wards: Dalry and West Kilbride Ward, Kilbirnie and Beith Ward

Incident Analysis

Ward Council Ward as % of Council

Population 26040 135817 19.2% Dwellings 12502 65550 19.1% Incidents 63 377 16.7% Casualties 2 21 9.5% Fire 0 10 % RTC 2 9 22.2% Other 0 2 % Fatalities 1 2 50% Fire 0 0 % RTC 1 1 100% Other 0 1 %

Dwelling Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Dwelling Fire Locations

Street Incident Count GLEBE RD, ., BEITH 1 HEADRIGG RD, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 MERKSWORTH AVE, ., DALRY 1 WATT CRT, ., DALRY 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 4

Dwelling Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Dwelling Fire Locations

Street Incident Count KIRKLAND RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1

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Non Domestic Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Non Domestic Fire Locations

Street Incident Count REEK ST, ., GATESIDE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1

Non Domestic Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Non Domestic Fire Locations

Vehicle Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Vehicle Fire Locations

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Vehicle Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Vehicle Fire Locations

Rubbish Fires Top 10 Rubbish Fire Locations

Street Incident Count BATHVILLE RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 BROADLIE FARM, ., DALRY 1 MILL RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 3

Heath and Grass Fires Top 10 Heath and Grass Fire Locations

Street Incident Count CALEDONIAN PL, ., GLENGARNOCK 2 A78, HUNTERSTON, WEST KILBRIDE 1 AUCHENGREE RD, ., GLENGARNOCK 1 BAILLIESTON AVE, ., KILBIRNIE 1 DOGGARTLAND, ., DALRY 1 PADDOCKHOLM RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1

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PARK AVE, ., BEITH 1 ROEBANK RD, ., BEITH 1 WESTPARK WYND, ., DALRY 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 10

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.

False Alarms: Malicious Top 10 Malicious False Alarm Locations

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False Alarms: Good Intent Top 10 Good Intent False Alarm Locations

Street Incident Count CRAIGTON RD, ., KILBIRNIE 2 ACADEMY BRAE, ., BEITH 1 ARRAN CRES, ., BEITH 1 CRAIG AVE, ., DALRY 1 CROSSROADS, ., DALRY 1 DEFENCE MUNITIONS, ., BEITH 1 EGLINTON RD, ., ARDROSSAN 1 GATESIDE ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 HERRIOT AVE, ., KILBIRNIE 1 JAMES ST, ., DALRY 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 15

False Alarms: Equipment Fault Top 10 Equipment Fault False Alarm Locations

Street Incident Count HEADRIGG GDNS, ., WEST KILBRIDE 2 A78, HUNTERSTON, WEST KILBRIDE 1 B777, ., GATESIDE 1 BORESTONE AVE, ., KILBIRNIE 1 BROWNHILL DR, ., KILBIRNIE 1 CRAIGTON RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 DEFENCE MUNITIONS, ., BEITH 1 GARNOCK ST, ., DALRY 1 JAMES ST, ., DALRY 1 MILL RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 15

Road Traffic Collisions Top 10 Road Traffic Collision Locations

Street Incident Count LOCHLIBO RD, ., BURNHOUSE 2 CROSSROADS, ., DALRY 1 KILBIRNIE RD, ., LOCHWINNOCH 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 4

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Water Related Incidents Top 10 Water Related Incident Locations

Other Special Services* Top 10 Other Special Services* Locations

Street Incident Count AITKEN DR, ., BEITH 1 BATHVILLE RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 GARNOCK ST, ., DALRY 1 GRANGEHILL FARM, ., BEITH 1 SANDY RD, ., SEAMILL 1 SIMSON AVE, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 6

* - Excluding road traffic collisions and water related incidents

Report Description

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 28 May 2015

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Subject: Garnock Academy: Inspection Report

Purpose: To inform the Area Committee of the outcome of the Education Scotland Inspection for Garnock Academy.

Recommendation: That the Area Committee notes the evaluations, areas of strength and areas for improvement identified by Education Scotland.

1. Introduction

1.1 Garnock Academy received a visit by Her Majesty's Inspectors from Education Scotland in January 2015. The previous visit from inspectors was in August 2006.

1.2 During the visit, the inspectors talked to parents and young people. They also worked closely with the Head Teacher and staff.

1.3 HM Inspectors looked at how well young people learn and achieve, how well the school supports young people to develop and learn and how well the school improves the quality of its work.

2. Current Position

2.1 The Education Scotland Report was published on Tuesday 24 March 2015, see Appendix 1.

2.2 The Inspection report for the school is very positive.

2.3 In particular, Education Scotland noted the following key strengths;

 The leadership shown by the new Head teacher in his first year at Garnock Academy.  Young people who are proud of their school, respectful and motivated to learn.  The high quality pastoral care.  The commitment of staff to raising attainment.

27  The way the young people learn and achieve in and beyond the classrooms.  Young peoples’ experiences are particularly strong in English, Drama and Maths.  Young people moving on to positive destinations have been improving in recent years.

2.4 Education Scotland also discussed with the school how they might continue to improve the school. The following areas were agreed:

 Continue to develop the curriculum to take account of national guidance.  Improve planning to ensure those young people who need additional help with their learning are fully supported.  Ensure self-evaluation and planning for improvement lead consistently to improvements in young people’s experiences and achievements.

2.5 Education Scotland made the following evaluations:

Improvements in performance Very good Learners’ experiences Very good Meeting learning needs Good The curriculum Good Improvement through self-evaluation Good

2.6 In light of the improvements noted by the inspection team, Education Scotland are confident with the school's progress and the overall grade’s show significant improvement from the last Inspection Report in 2006. The school and the Authority will continue to work to make further improvement as it moves forward in its journey from Good to Great.

3. Proposals

3.1 That the Area Committee notes the very positive outcome.

4. Implications

Financial Implications

4.1 The school's action points will be delivered within existing budgets.

28 Human Resource Implications

4.2 None have been identified.

Legal Implications

4.3 None have been identified.

Equality Implications

4.4 None have been identified.

Environmental and Sustainability Implications

4.5 None have been identified.

Implications for Key Priorities

4.6 North Ayrshire Council’s Strategic Priority – Ensuring people have the right skills for learning, life and work.

5. Consultations

5.1 The Head Teacher continues to discuss proposals with Head of Service, staff, parents and pupils.

6. Conclusion

6.1 This is a very positive report from Education Scotland.

JOHN BUTCHER Executive Director (Education and Youth Employment)

Reference : AA For further information please contact Alison Allan, Senior Manager, on 01294 324450 Background Papers None

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Agenda Item 5 28 May 2015

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Subject: Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance

Purpose: To advise the Committee of applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme and the Local Youth Action Fund.

Recommendation: That the Committee considers and determines the applications as outlined in the attached appendix 2.

1. Introduction

1.1 Economy and Communities agreed to a budget of £18,180 being available to the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee in respect of the Community Development Grant Scheme Award in financial year 2015/16.

1.2 As previously agreed, the Community Development Grants budget will be released in two phases (50% in April and 50% in September) with flexibility to vary the two phased instalments by up to 20%. This arrangement assists Members to monitor allocations and phase grants to cover applications for seasonal events such as galas, festivals, summer outings and Christmas events. A proposed sum of £9,090 is available for grants in this phase.

1.3 The sum of £9,350 is available for disbursement from the Local Youth Action Fund in financial year 2015/16. This is a reduction of 8.34% from financial year 2014/15. Please see Appendix 1 of this report for details on the annual allocations and percentage split for both funds.

2. Current Position

2.1 Applications have been received within a number of categories of the Community Development Grant Scheme and the Local Youth Action Fund. Details of these applications are summarised in Appendix 2 of this report including officer recommendations. Appendix 3 provides copies of individual officer assessments for consideration.

35 2.2 The Community Development Grant Scheme Award has a balance of £9,090 from phase one of the 50% split available for disbursement.

2.3 The Local Youth Action Fund has a balance of £9,350 available for disbursement. Funding awards for this budget will be considered at future area committees. Bases in the officer recommendations it is proposed that £7,788.32 be awarded from funds available.

3. Proposals

3.1 It is proposed that the Committee considers the applications as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report.

4. Implications

Financial Implications

4.1 Awards will be met from the available balances.

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 and Sustainability Implications

4.5 There are no environmental and sustainability implications arising from this report.

Implications for Key Priorities

4.6 By supporting the applications listed in Appendix 3 of this report, will assist in achieving outcomes:

Job density increases: Support is given to the creation of distinctive and vibrant town centres and mechanisms to encourage spend in North Ayrshire are established. Deprived areas are transformed by developing a customised approach for each area.

36 Children's health and wellbeing is improved through breaking the cycle of poverty, inequality and poor outcomes: Children and young people are nurtured and parents are supported. Children and young people are safe, healthy, active, aspiring and achieving. The life chances of vulnerable children and young people are improved.

Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: Health inequalities have reduced. Older people are more active and independent within their communities. Mental wellbeing is improved.

North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are supported: More residents engage in community activities and volunteering.

5. Consultations

5.1 Consultation has taken place between the applicant bodies and the appropriate officers of the Council.

6. Conclusion

6.1 Awards from the Community Development Grant 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.

KAREN YEOMANS Executive Director (Economy and Communities)

Reference : JMcH/BA For further information please contact Jim McHarg, Senior Manager, Participation and Empowerment, Connected Communities on 01294 324424. Background Papers None

37 38 Appendix 1

Community Development Grant Scheme Award 2015/16

Garnock Valley Area Committee Budget

Amount Allocated 2013/14: £18,180 Amount Allocated 2014/15: £17,921 Amount Allocated 2015/16: £18,180

Group/Organisation Ref No. Client Town Purpose of Grant Amount Balance 50% Split CDGS Group £18,180.00 9,090.00

39 40 Local Youth Action Fund 2015/16

Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Budget

Amount Allocated 2013/14: £10,201 Amount Allocated 2014/15: £10,201 Amount Allocated 2015/16: £9,350

Group/Organisation Ref No. Town Purpose of Grant Amount Balance LYAF £9,350.00

41 42 Appendix 2

Appendix 2 - Details of Applications Received

Community Development Grants Scheme 2015/16 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 28 May 2015 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Garnock Valley First Costs towards defib training £2,000 £1,000 This group are providing life Responders and equipment: saving skills which is a vital resource for the Meeting place: 9 Eglinton  Defib trainer - £330 community. Street, Beith  Defib trainer pads - £29.94 The recommended amount Established: 2013  Airway set - £5.70 will go towards:  Choker trainer - Numbers attending: 16 £135.59  Defib trainer - £330  Defib FR2 battery -  Defib trainer pads - Balance in bank: £1,575.36 £183.60 £29.94 (general running costs)  Defib FR2 pads -  Airway set - £5.70 £28.80  Choker trainer - Past awards: 0  CPR training dummy - £135.59 £184.74  Defib FR2 battery -  Gazebo (for outdoor £183.60 events) - £407.97  Defib FR2 pads -  Family manikin pack - £28.80 £779.94  CPR training dummy -  1yr rent - £2,100 £184.74  Electricity - £800  Costs towards family manikin pack - Total cost of project - £101.63 £4,986.28 Garnock Valley VIPs Costs towards various hire £1,465 £1,000 The group's overall aims (Visually Impaired) of coaches for various trips: are to help to integrate members and reduce social Meeting place: Bridgend  Clyde Valley - £320 isolation by encouraging Community Centre,  Pollock House - £250 the development of Kilbirnie  Burns Visitor Centre - friendships and external £225 networks of support. The Established: 1992  Falkirk Wheel & Helix - programme offers a £320 number of opportunities to Numbers attending: 25  Garden Centre, Ayr - take part in wider social £200 activity that in some Balance in bank: £2,580.56  Rouken Glen - £250 instances participants (trips and speakers)  Bute - £350 would find difficulty accessing, e.g. educational Past awards: CDGS Total cost of project - trips to places of special 2013/14 awarded £1,000 £2,620 (not all items list on interest. The services towards general running application) provided are a much costs. needed support for vulnerable and isolated older people.

The recommended amount will go towards the educational trips.

43 Community Development Grants Scheme 2015/16 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 28 May 2015 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended The Butterfly Club Costs towards IT £946.88 £856 (£188.32 The IT equipment will equipment and disposable from this Area develop the group by Meeting place: James cameras for diaries: Committee) allowing all records and McFarlane School, databases to be accessed Ardrossan  Laptop computer - on one secure business £399.99 computer, which is Established: October 2010  Three in one wireless preferable to a personal printer - £99.99 computer for data Numbers attending: 32  Printer ink catridges - protection. £87.96 Balance in bank:  Disposable cameras - Enabling the children to £59,919.90 (restricted £145.95 take photographs of their funds for summer  Photo printing - £200 time at the group will programme)  Laptop protective carry enhance their experience case - £12.99 and increase parents Past awards: CDGS - awareness of what the club AASS Area CT Total cost of project - provides as well as 2012/13 awarded £2,183 £73,978 (amount requested providing a permanent towards their Summer does not include the record of their child's time Club. Summer club activities) there.

The recommended amount is pro-rata (22%) to those residing in the Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area.

Kilbirnie Horticultural & Costs towards Kilbirnie £500 £400 The group has received Agricultural Society flower show on Saturday, 4 financial support from the September 2015 in Community Development Meeting place: Bridgend Bridgend Community Grant Scheme for at least 6 Community Centre, Centre: years. Kilbirnie  Hall lets - £267.75 The recommended amount Established: Over 110  Dahlias medals - £25 of £400 is a reduction from years ago  Insurance - £80 previous years.  Schedules - £178 Numbers attending: 19  Prize cards - £34 The award does not include  Posters - £20 the costs of judges teas Balance in bank: £1,620.24  Engraving cups - £130 with £67 towards hall lets. (costs towards the Flower  Judges teas - £55 Show) The group should be Total cost of project - encouraged to build on Past awards: CDGS £789.75 their success and 2009/10 awarded £600 continually improve the towards flower show. event to justify this level of 2010/11 awarded £500 funding in the future. towards flower show. 2011/12 awarded £500 towards flower show. 2012/13 awarded £500 towards flower show. 2013/14 awarded £500 towards flower show. 2014/15 awarded £500 towards flower show.

44 Community Development Grants Scheme 2015/16 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 28 May 2015 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended West Kilbride Gala Costs towards the West £700 £450 The gala returned to the Committee Kilbride Gala on 13 June Glen last year which is a 2015 from 12 noon to 4pm - more suitable area. Meeting place: Houses of The Glen: Committee members. The gala encourages  Fun equipment - £850 visitors to the town and Established: 1950s helps to promote the village Total cost of project - centre. Numbers attending: 5 in £5,000 (not all items listed Committee on application) The recommended amount will go towards the fun Balance in bank: £5,158.21 equipment for children. (costs towards 2015 Gala)

Past awards: CDGS 2007/08 awarded £500 towards gala costs. 2009/10 awarded £500 towards gala costs. 2010/11 awarded £500 towards pipe band and insurance costs. 2012/13 awarded £425 towards equipment. 2013/14 awarded £513 towards Masquerade ball. 2014/15 awarded £465 towards fun equipment.

3rd West Kilbride Brownies Costs towards residential at £790 £500 This is the second year that Netherurd, West Linton: the group have requested Meeting place: West funding for a residential, Kilbride Primary School  2 nights however it will be different accommodation at children participating. Established: August 2010 Netherurd - £790 The recommended amount Numbers attending: 39 Total cost of project - will help the group keep the £1,360 (not all items listed costs down and allow the Balance in bank: £2,493.69 within the application). children to take part in a (general running costs, number of activities in badges, party night, craft which they have not had materials etc) the opportunity to do so before. These activities will Past awards: CDGS allow the children to build 2014/15 awarded £657 their self-confidence and towards residential. self esteem while participating in fun activities.

45 Community Development Grants Scheme 2015/16 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 28 May 2015 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Beith Orr Park Clearing up, landscaping £1,000 £1,000 This is a worthwhile project Neighbourhood Watch and planting flowers and which will enhance Beith seating area on the site at Town Centre and bring Meeting place: Beith the junction of Main Street together local businesses, Community Centre and Wilson Street in Beith: groups and individuals in an effort to make Beith Established: June 2007  Hire of skips for more vibrant and visually removal and dispoal of appealing. Numbers attending: 30 to site debris - £450 80  Scalpings for carpark This area within Beith has including collection been recognised as Balance in bank: £6,145.43 and siting 20 tonnes - needing upgrading for (general running costs and £250 many years. This project costs towards project)  Plants, flowers etc - will utilise the skills and £500 resources of local Past awards: 0  Bark for paths - businesses, groups and £367.50 individuals and ensure that  Seats - £400 it is improved and  Top soil - £383.50 maintained by local  Compost - £150 volunteers until larger scale development can take Total cost of project - place. £2,501 West Kilbride Festivals Costs towards West £2,000 £1,500 The Scarecrow Festival Group: Kilbride Scarecrow Festival should have celebrated its on 25 July 2015: 10th anniversary last year, Meeting place: Kings Arms, but the organisers decided West Kilbride  Hire of marquees - not to run it. This new £800 Committee have formed Established: New  Bands - £1,000 and want to start it up again Committee 2015  P.A. hire - £100 and combine with a music  Insurance - £130 festival. Numbers attending: 6 in Committee Total cost of project - The recommended amount £4,150 (not all items listed will go towards: Balance in bank: £1,627.94 within application).  Marquee hire - £800 (licences, food, drink,  P.A. hire - £100 staging, transport and fun  Insurance - £100 equipment).  Bands - £500

Past awards - 0 for this Committee, however in the past awards were made to the Scarecrow Festival Committee: 2007/08 awarded £1,398 towards festival costs. 2010/11 awarded £1,500 toward festival costs.

46 Community Development Grants Scheme 2015/16 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 28 May 2015 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Gateside Horticultural Costs towards the Gateside £1,457.50 £750 The recommended amount Society Flower Show: will go towards the overall project. Meeting place: Patrick  Display vases - Memorial Hall, Gateside £844.50 This project is a 'next step  Hall/school lets - £480 on' from a well organised Established: 11 November  Engraving costs - £130 conservation group in the 1968  Medals - £51 area and is encouraging other local people to Numbers attending: 8 in the Total cost of project - become active who may Committee £1,505.50 otherwise have avoided the more heavy task orientated Balance in bank: £1,300.37 conservation works. (costs towards the flower show and general running This is a late application, costs) however knowing this community well, the show Past awards: 0 is likely to be well promoted and will further enhance the community 'buy in' within the village and surrounding area.

Local Youth Action Fund 2015/16 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 28 May 2015 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Beith Bowling Club - Ladies Costs towards a junior £1,877 £1,000 The amount for trophies Section bowling tournament: and t-shirts was excessive and this has been reduced Meeting place: Beith  Flyers & local to £100 for trophies and Bowling Green newspaper article for £125 for t-shirts. It is publication - £137 advised that they use the Established: 1865  Refreshments - £200 shop within the Club for the  Additional green refreshments. Numbers attending: 60 upkeep - £150  Trophies & medals - The recommended amount Balance in bank: £977.06 £590 will go towards the (costs towards renovations  Transport - £300 transitional project with the to the Club House)  T-shirts - £250 schools.  Stationery - certificates Past awards: 0 - £100  Wooden junior commemorative plaque - £150

Total cost of project - £1,877

47 48 Appendix 3

Appendix 3 - Officer's Assessment

Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Audrey Hillis 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 475900

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: Garnock Valley First Responders

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 1 May 2015

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

49 10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes

SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Children's health and wellbeing is improved through breaking the cycle of poverty, inequality and poor outcomes:  Children and young people are nurtured and parents are supported.  Children and young people are safe, healthy, active, aspiring and achieving.

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?

The equipment will enable the group to raise their profile and make connections with a range of local groups and individuals. It will also allow the group to provide potentially, life-saving information and training to a larger number of groups, schools and local residents. The group intend to develop a base within the centre of Beith, which will have the effect of making them more visible and accessible. This grant will also allow them to teach life-saving skills to children and young people and they have already made connections with two local primary schools who are seeking their support.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

The grant will also enable the group to purchase a gazebo, which will help raise their profile and enable them to attend more events e.g. Open Days etc. The group will also aim to deliver first aid training to a local scout group in return for storage space for their equipment, thereby keeping their running costs down.

14. Overall assessment?

This is the first time the group have applied to the Community Development Grants Scheme for funding. They are presently developing a fundraising strategy for 2015/16 which will allow them to plan strategically and further develop this very worthwhile project.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £2,000 16. Group Contribution: £2,986

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

50 18. Defer Application?

19. Amount recommended: £1,000 Give reasons

This group are providing local people with life-saving skills and I would consider them a vital resource for the community. I fully support this application.

Signature: Audrey Hillis Date: 8 May 2015

51 52 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Mary Scott 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 475900

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: Garnock Valley VIPs (Visually Impaired)

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 1 May 2015

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? - Yes

53 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives:  Health inequalities have reduced.  Older people are more active and independent within their communities.  Mental wellbeing is improved.

12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?

The group have been running since 1992. It is a voluntary support group which aims to help reduce the sense of social isolation of visually impaired people, within the Garnock Valley through providing a range of group based activities and information regarding benefits/support that is available. 25 members attend the group on a regular basis. The group meets on a monthly basis and encourages members and their families/friends to come together and take part in a range of activities and events. These have included: bus trips, speakers, social evenings and fund raising events. The grant applied for will help offset the total cost of their proposed programme and help ensure that the group are able to continue to offer support to visually impaired members and their families. The proposed programme includes bus trips of both an educational and those of a more recreational/shopping nature. Whilst sympathetic to the nature of the members' disabilities it was agreed that the Council could only reasonably be expected to support trips of a more educational nature. As a consequence they are happy to have their original application amended to reflect this and wish to claim for the following:  New Lanark Heritage Centre - £320  Mount Stewart House in Bute - £350  Falkirk Wheel & Helix - £320  Burns Visitor Centre - £225  Pollock House - £250 Although the overall amount of the project remains the same at £2,620, the total amount of grant which they now seek from the Council has reduced from £1,915 to £1,465. The organisation also benefits the local community as it helps to integrate members, reduce social isolation by encouraging the development of friendships and external networks of support. The programme offers a number of opportunities to take part in the wider social activity that in some instances participants would find difficulty accessing, for example bus trips. By far the largest cost is that of transport as some group members require transport suitable for wheelchair users. I raised the issue of the groups hand written accounts which were submitted on the reverse of a bank statement as part of their submission. Whilst there appear to be no issues in respect to the accuracy of the figures, the overall presentation is poor and may benefit from some support in respect to the overall presentation. Sandra Scott agreed that the presentation was poor, however advising that the Treasurer has difficulty reading a computer screen due to her level of visual impairment. Sandra Scott confirmed that she will word process all future accounts on behalf of the group.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

54 The VIPs is an established group and part of the local community. It offers members, who are among the most socially isolated within our communities, the opportunity for a range of social contact and mutual support.

14. Overall assessment?

The group have been running since 1992. It is a voluntary support group which aims to help reduce the sense of isolation of visually impaired people within the Garnock Valley through providing a range of group based activities and information regarding benefits/support that is available.

Members pay an annual subscription and assist with fundraising. The group currently have £2,580.56 in their account. This money will help with the total costs associated with the programme, which includes: hall hire, social events, speakers, trips etc. By far the largest cost is that of transport, as some group members require transport suitable to wheelchair users.

The group's overall aims are to help to integrate members and reduce social isolation by encouraging the development of friendships and external networks of support. The programme offers a number of opportunities to take part in wider social activity that in some instances participants would find difficulty accessing, for example education trips to places of special interest. The services provided are a much needed support for vulnerable and isolated older people within the local area.

The group wish to claim for assistance only for the part of their programme which they consider to have an educational value. As a consequence, they are happy to have their original application amended to reflect this. Although the overall amount of the project remains the same at £2,620 the total amount of grant, which they now seek from the Council has reduced from £1,915 to £1,465.

Given that the group has a current bank balance of £2,580.56 and are also able to fundraise, I would think it reasonable to propose a grant of £1,000 to help offset the total cost of the programme whilst still enabling them to retain a proportion of their funds towards future programmes.

The organisation is a good example of individuals taking action to address issues and provide services and support to others in their local community and should be supported through the Community Development Grant Scheme.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £1,465 16. Group Contribution: £1,620

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

19. Amount recommended: £1,000

55 Give reasons

Given that the group has a current bank balance of £2,580.56 and are also able to fundraise, I would think it reasonable to propose a grant of £1,000 to help offset the total cost of the programme. This amount would assist them to meet aims whilst still enabling them to retain a proportion of their funds towards future programmes.

Signature: Mary Scott Date: 8 May 2015

56 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Mhairi Cook 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 465591

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: The Butterfly Club

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 2 April 2015

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? - Yes

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? - Yes

57 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?

The purchase of computer equipment will allow the group's secretary to transfer all databases, records and business to a dedicated computer instead of using her personal computer. This will be used to produce promotional materials for distribution to the local community to raise awareness of the group and the support they provide. It will also be used to provide sponsorship fundraising packs for members of the community who are fundraising for the group and ensure that all the forms and paperwork have the group's charity details included. It will also be used to prepare grant reports for funding and registration procedures throughout the year.

Disposable cameras will given to the children attending the group to take a photo diary over the Summer of the activities and events they have participated in. This will be printed off and given to parents as a record of their child's achievements. Photos will also be used for evidence and promotional purposes, with the agreement of parents.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

The equipment will develop the group by allowing all records and databases to be accessed on one secure business computer, which is preferable to a personal computer for data protection.

Enabling the children to take photographs of their time at the group will enhance their experience and increase parents awareness of what the club provides as well as providing a permanent record of their child's time there. The group will be able to develop and produce publicity materials to ensure that the wider community is aware of the work that the group does.

14. Overall assessment?

The purchase of a computer will allow the group to conduct their business in a more professional and efficient manner. They will be able to produce evidence and promotional materials, keep parents informed of what is happening and engage with the wider community regarding the support that they provide.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £946.88 16. Group Contribution: £73,978

58 SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

19. Amount recommended: £856 (£188.32 from this Area Committee) Give reasons

This figure will cover the cost of hardware and print photos diaries. The group should cover the cost of the consumables, for example ink cartridges.

The recommended amount is pro-rata to those residing in the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area.

Signature: Mhairi Cook Date: 8 May 2015

59 60 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Amanda Downie 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 551776

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: Kilbirnie Horticultural & Agricultural Society

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 1 May 2015

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? - Yes

61 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives:  People are more active more often.  Health inequalities have reduced.  Mental wellbeing is improved.

12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?

This event allows members of the local community to demonstrate and exhibit their crafts and flowers at this traditional event. The application does not state how the funds will be used to develop the event from previous years.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

This application does not show any ideas of development or innovation building on previous years.

14. Overall assessment?

It is without doubt that this is a successful and well managed event that benefits the local community by encouraging members to engage in this traditional event. Howeve,r it should be noted that this group is successful and has sufficient funds within its own club funds to finance such an event without additional support. They have not outlined how the extra funds would be spent to benefit and develop the existing event.

However, community events should be supported and encouraged to build on their success and I would recommend that they are awarded a lower amount of funding until the group can provide adequate evidence of the upgrades and improvements that are being made to the event to justify the level of funding requested.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £500 16. Group Contribution: £0

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

62 19. Amount recommended: £400 Give reasons

The group has sufficient funds to run this event without additional support from this grant scheme. No evidence has been shown to how the extra funds would benefit/enhance the event. Withdrawing all grant funding may be detrimental to the confidence of the group and North Ayrshire Council should support opportunities that increase pride within local communities.

Signature: Amanda Downie Date: 8 May 2015

63 64 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Claire Duncan 2. Department: Communications Telephone No.: 01294 324156

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: West Kilbride Gala Committee

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 1 May 2015

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? - Yes

SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

65 11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Job density increases:  Support is given to the creation of distinctive and vibrant town centres and mechanisms to encourage spend in North Ayrshire are established.

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?

The gala is held to encourage the community and visitors into the village. The gala will promote trade in the village and encourage community spirit.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

Last year the gala returned to the Glen and the Committee wish to continue to improve the gala now it has a more suitable location.

14. Overall assessment?

The event will encourage visitors to the town and help promote the village centre and income for local traders.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £700 16. Group Contribution: £4,300

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

66 19. Amount recommended: £450 Give reasons

The recommended amount should go towards the cost of the children's fun equipment.

Signature: Claire Duncan Date: 8 May 2015

67 68 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Sharon M Gibson 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 465591

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: 3rd West Kilbride Brownies

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 29 April 2015

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? - Yes

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? - Yes

69 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?

This grant would pay for the children who come from different backgrounds, attend a two night stay at Netherund Outdoor Centre, West Linton. While at the outdoor centre the children will take part in a number of activities in which they have not had the opportunity to do so before. These activities will allow the children to build their self-confidence and self-esteem while participating in fun activities.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

The activities will enable the children taking part to grow in confidence and skills and to make informed decisions.

14. Overall assessment?

The grant would allow the group to enable all the children to participate in the two night stay and the activities will enable the children to have an opportunity to participate in new activities and develop new skills.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £790 16. Group Contribution: £1,360

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

19. Amount recommended: £500 Give reasons

The group are working hard to raise the rest of the money through fundraising and parents being asked to pay £20 per child. This is the second year the group have asked for funding for the accommodation, although this year it will be different children attending.

Signature: Sharon M Gibson Date: 8 May 2015

70 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Audrey Hillis 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 475900

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: Beith Orr Park Neighbourhood Watch

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 28 April 2015 (telephone)

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

71 10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes

SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Job density increases:  Support is given to the creation of distinctive and vibrant town centres and mechanisms to encourage spend in North Ayrshire are established.  Deprived areas are transformed by developing a customised approach for each area.

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?

The community will be further galvanised through volunteering in a project that will make a tangible difference to the town centre of Beith and build upon the work already carried out to make the town more attractive and litter free. Extra car parking spaces will hopefully encourage people to spend more time within the town centre and make it a better place to visit, live and work.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

This is an area within Beith that has been recognised as needing upgrading for many years. This project will utiise the skills and resources of local businesses, groups and individuals and ensure that it is improved and maintained by local volunteers until larger scale development can take place.

14. Overall assessment?

Beith Orr Park Neighbourhood Watch has a good record of involving local businesses, community groups and local volunteers in local community projects.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £1,000 16. Group Contribution: £1,500

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

72 19. Amount recommended: £1,000 Give reasons

This is a worthwhile project which will enhance Beith town centre and bring together local businesses, groups and individuals in the effort to make Beith more vibrant and visually appealing.

Signature: Audrey Hillis Date: 8 May 2015

73 74 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Claire Duncan 2. Department: Communications Telephone No.: 01294 324156

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: West Kilbride Festivals Group

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 7 May 2015

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? - Yes

75 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Job density increases:  Support is given to the creation of distinctive and vibrant town centres and mechanisms to encourage spend in North Ayrshire.

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?

The Scarecrow Festival should have celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, but the organisers decided not to run it. This new group have formed and want to start it up again and combine it with a music festival.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

This new group are wanting to build a music festival into the event in order to widen the appeal.

14. Overall assessment?

The Scarecrow Festival happens in July in the middle of the school holidays and will bring in a lot of visitors to the town from outside the area and bring in trade for local shops and businesses.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £2,000 16. Group Contribution: £1,600

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

19. Amount recommended: £1,500 Give reasons

76 The recommended amount should go towards: marquee hire, P.A. hire, insurance, some costs towards bands.

Signature: Claire Duncan Date: 8 May 2015

77 78 Community Development Grant Scheme Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Cameron Sharp 2. Department: Connected Communities Telephone No.: 01294 551776

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: Gateside Horticultural Society

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 13 May 2015 (telephone)

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? - Yes

79 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment

11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?

Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives:  People are more active more often.  Mental wellbeing is improved.  Health inequalities have reduced.

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?

This project is the 'next step on' from a well organised conservation group in the area and is encouraging other local people to become active who may otherwise have avoided the more heavy task orientated conservation works. This will in turn promote the already thriving community spirit in the area whilst developing new skills.

13. How does the application show innovation or development?

This is a late application, therefore I am limited in assessing it; however, knowing this community well, the show is likely to be well promoted and will further enhance the community 'but in' within the village and surrounding area.

14. Overall assessment?

Due to previous joint working history with the Country Parks and Streetscene teams, this event should be of high standard.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

15. Amount Requested: £1,457.50 16. Group Contribution: £890

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

17. Support Application: Yes

18. Defer Application?

19. Amount recommended: £750

80 Give reasons

As a late application with no time to properly assess - however, the costs of the vases appear excessive with examples from suppliers showing a lower cost than this, however it would be good to nurture this group and I propose that I (and Streetscene colleagues) meet with them after the event to discuss how to improve on any future applications.

Signature: Cameron Sharp Date: 15 May 2015

81 82 Local Youth Action Fund Assessment Form

1. Reporting Officer: Ewan Jamieson 2. Department: Active Schools Telephone No.: 07814 997546

SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation

3. Name of Group/Organisation: Beith Bowling Club - Ladies Section

4. Date of Officer's Visit: 5 May 2015

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? - 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 North Ayrshire Council's Single Outcome Agreement

83 Priorities? - Yes

If YES, which Single Outcome Agreement Priorities are being addressed?

Job density increases:  Support is given to the creation of distinctive and vibrant town centres and mechanisms to encourage spend in North Ayrshire are established.

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.

North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered:  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?

 Increase the number of children and young people accessing facilities.  Increase the number of facilities and services available that are constructive and meaningful.

12. What youth engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?

Discussions with current junior and youth members.

13. What community engagement/consultation has been undertaken regarding the proposed activity, service or facility?

Discussions took place with the Beith Development Trust. Discussions also took place with Beith Primary as classes get provided for the school during term 1 each year.

14. Are Partnership links in place? Yes

 Beith Community Development Trust  Active Schools  Beith Primary and Garnock Academy  Bowl Scotland  West of Scotland Bowling Association

84 15. Overall Assessment

This is a great project for all children and young people of Beith. There is a clear pathway from school to club sport.

There are 6 volunteers at the club willing to coach the children. It will bring older and young people together. The plan to run the club on a Friday night will give local primary and secondary school aged pupils a healthy alternative.

There is a further plan to invite 3 other clubs within the Garnock Valley to Beith for fun events and holiday camps. There is also a willingness to allow younger children to attend if numbers start low.

The breakdown of grant is fairly accurate. However, further consideration should be given to the amount set aside for t-shirts, trophies and refreshments.

With a plan to visit the local schools and work in partnership with Beith trust it is likely to be a successful project.

SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure

16. Amount Requested: £1,877 17. Group Contribution: £0

SECTION 4 - Recommendation

18. Support Application: Yes

19. Defer Application?

20. Amount recommended: £1,000

Give reasons

The amount for trophies was excessive. Only around £100 will be needed. Only around £125 would be needed for t-shirts and there is a shop within the club for refreshment, so I don't think that is necessary. They may possibly need extra for volunteer expenses.

Signature: Ewan Jamieson Date: 8 May 2015

85 86 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Agenda Item 6 28 May 2015

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Subject: Grants to Elderly Groups

Purpose: To advise the Committee of the level of funding available for disbursement in the Committee's area in 2015/16.

Recommendation: That the Committee considers and determines the proposed funding available as outlined in the attached Appendix 1.

1. Introduction

1.1 Traditionally grants are paid to elderly groups to fund social events such as summer outings and Christmas lunches. Grants may also be used to support other activities for the benefit of the elderly population in the area, including running costs of centres.

2. Current Position

2.1 The attached appendix sets out the allocation methodology and calculation of the elderly grants budget across the Area Committees based on the respective elderly populations of each area (mid point 2013 of elderly people aged 65+).

2.2 Each recipient group is required to complete an application form setting out how they intend to utilise the funding and financial monitoring is undertaken to ensure funds are used appropriately.

3. Proposals

3.1 It is proposed that the Committee notes the allocations set out in the attached Appendix 1.

87 4. Implications

Financial Implications

4.1 Awards will be made from the Area Committee's allocation from the Economy and Skills grants for elderly groups budget.

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 and Sustainability Implications

4.5 There are no environmental and sustainability implications arising from this report.

Implications for Key Priorities

4.6 The allocation of funding will contribute to the following single outcome agreements:

Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: People are more active more often. Health inequalities have reduced. Older people are more active and independent within their communities.

5. Consultations

5.1 Consultation has taken place between appropriate officers of the Council.

88 6. Conclusion

6.1 The award of grants will support the activities of elderly groups within the Committee's area.

KAREN YEOMANS Executive Director (Economy and Communities)

Reference : JMcH/BA For further information please contact Jim McHarg, Senior Manager, Participation and Empowerment on 01294 324424. Background Papers None

89 90 Appendix 1

Population Areas population aged >65 Aged 65+ (MYE as % of North Ayrshire's Elderly Population (MYE Grant Allocation (£) 2013) 2013) based on pro-rata allocation Broomlands/Bourtreehill 604 2.17 £1,293 Lawthorn/Girdle Toll etc 1,265 4.55 £2,708 Dreghorn 767 2.76 £1,642 Drybridge 99 0.36 £212 Springside 307 1.10 £657 Rest of Irvine 4,033 14.50 £8,632 IRVINE 7,075 25.44 £15,143

Kilwinning Burgh 1,661 5.97 £3,555 Kilwinning Landward 1,038 3.73 £2,222 KILWINNING 2,699 9.70 £5,777

Arran 1,487 5.35 £3,183 Stevenston 1,780 6.40 £3,810 Ardrossan 1,973 7.09 £4,223 Saltcoats 2,257 8.11 £4,831 THREE TOWNS & ARRAN 7,497 26.96 £16,046

Kilbirnie/Glengarnock 1,309 4.71 £2,802 West Kilbride 1,151 4.14 £2,464 Beith 1,374 4.94 £2,941 Dalry 1,174 4.22 £2,513 GARNOCK VALLEY & WEST KILBRIDE 5,008 18.01 £10,719

Cumbrae 481 1.73 £1,030 Largs 3,537 12.72 £7,427 Fairlie 714 2.57 £1,528 Skelmorlie 802 2.88 £1,717 NORTH COAST 5,534 19.90 £11,845

NORTH AYRSHIRE 27,813 100.00 £59,530

Source: Small Area Population Estimates Mid 2013, National Records of Scotland Produced by Steve Morley, Research Analyst, North Ayrshire CPP Team Tel 01294 324126

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Agenda Item 7 28 May 2015

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Subject: Margaret Archibald Bequest: Applications for Financial Assistance

Purpose: To advise the Committee of applications received in respect of the Bequest.

Recommendation: That the Committee notes the financial position and considers and determines the applications.

1. Introduction

1.1 The Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Support) previously confirmed to the Cabinet 20 April 2015 that the balance on the Trust Fund as at 31 March 2015 amounted to £173,963 and recommended that, in order to maintain the balance on the account, expenditure in financial year 2015/16 should not exceed £8,239 as detailed in Appendix 1.

2. Current Position

2.1 The Trustees' primary obligation is to carry out the Bequest purposes, in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed. In so doing, the Trustees must act in good faith. The Committee must, therefore, take cognisance of the facts behind any application. Each application should be considered on its own merit.

2.2 The attached schedule (Appendix 2) provides details of the applications received.

3. Proposals

3.1 It is proposed that the Committee (a) notes the financial position; and (b) considers and determines the applications for financial assistance, having regard to the satisfaction of the Bequest purposes.

93 4. Implications

Financial Implications

4.1 The grants award can be met from the available budget.

Human Resource Implications

4.2 None

Legal Implications

4.3 Applicants must fulfil the criteria required by The Bequest, in that they must be persons "in need who have attained 65 years of age, living in the Parish of Dalry".

There is a statutory definition of "charitable purpose" or of "persons in need". The Committee as Trustees requires to interpret this criteria.

Equality Implications

4.4 None

Environmental and Sustainability Implications

4.5 None

Implications for Key Priorities

4.6 The award of funding contributes to the following outcomes:

North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered: More residents engage in community activities and volunteering.

5. Consultations

5.1 Legal, Finance and Corporate Support, and Economy and Communities have been consulted on the applications.

94 6. Conclusion

6.1 The Committee is asked to consider and determine the application for financial assistance as detailed in the attached schedule.

ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive

Reference : For further information please contact Hayley Clancy, Committee Services Support Officer on 324136 Background Papers 0

95 96 GARNOCK VALLEY & WEST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE APPENDIX 1

MARGARET ARCHIBALD BEQUEST

ANALYSIS OF GRANTS EXPENDITURE 2015/16

AMOUNT OF BALANCE OF REFERENCE ORGANISATION PURPOSE GRANT BUDGET £ £ BUDGET £ 8,239.00

97 98 Appendix 2

GARNOCK VALLEY & WEST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE

MARGARET ARCHIBALD BEQUEST APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2015/16

Criteria – that the application must benefit persons who are 65 and over and live in the parish of Dalry.

Applicant Purpose of Grant Amount Previous Requested Common Good Awards

St Margaret’s Contribution to cost of bus for outing £400 Church Social & to Arran June 2015 Enterprise Group

Legal, Finance, and Economy & Communities have commented on the application, as undernoted:

Legal : The terms of the application appear to satisfy the criteria of the Trust and as long as the Trustees are satisfied that the applicant group is "in need", I am of the view that the grant would be within the powers of the Trustees to award.

Finance have no objections to this application.

Economy & Communities are supportive of this application.

Applicant Purpose of Grant Amount Previous Requested Common Good Awards

St Margaret’s Contribution towards bus for outing to £300 Church Guild Erskine Garden Centre

Finance have no objections to this application.

Economy & Communities are supportive of this application.

99 Applicant Purpose of Grant Amount Previous Requested Common Good Awards

Dalry Old Folks Contribution towards Summer trip and £4000 Treat Committee Christmas meal

Legal The Clerk will update the Committee with comments from Legal at the meeting.

Finance has reviewed the application and the application does not state the amount of the grant requested. The expenditure shown is based on previous costs, no current quotes have been included. As at the 28th February 2015, the committee had a balance of £8,341.33 in deposit accounts.

Economy & Communities Dalry Old Folks Treat Committee are organising a summer outing and Christmas lunch for those who are 65 and over. The summer trip this year is to Carlisle and the Christmas meal is at the Seamill Hydro on 12 December 2015. This application will benefit the older people of Dalry to enjoy a trip to Carlisle during the Summer and costs towards the Christmas lunch. Economy and Communities are supportive of this application.

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Agenda Item 8 28 May 2015

Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee

Subject: North Ayrshire Council (Beith & Gateside) Charitable Trust

Purpose: To advise the Committee on applications received in respect of the Trust.

Recommendation: That the Committee (a) notes the financial position; and (b) considers and determines the applications.

1. Introduction

1.1 North Ayrshire Council previously approved the establishment of Charitable Trusts at its meeting in January 2012. A subsequent report was submitted to the Committee on 28 November 2013 outlining the proposed procedure for considering applications and grants from the Trust. At its meeting on 6 March 2013 the Council, as Trustees, agreed to delegate the administration of the Beith & Gateside Trust, the Dalry Trust and the Kilbirnie & Glengarnock Trust, including disbursements from these Trusts, to the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee.

1.2 In the case of the Beith & Gateside Trust, funds are held for purpose A - the prevention or relief of poverty, and for purpose D - the advancement of education.

1.3 The Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Support) confirmed to the Cabinet on 20 April 2015 that the amount available for disbursement from the Beith & Gateside Charitable Trust for 2015/16 is £59 (£44 for Poverty and £15 for Education).

2. Current Position

2.1 The Trustees' primary obligation is to consider whether an application meets the trust purposes in accordance with the terms of the Trust Deed. In so doing, the Trustees must act in good faith. The Committee must, therefore, take cognisance of the facts behind any application. Each application should be considered on its own merit.

2.2 The attached schedule provides details of the applications received.

101 3. Proposals

4. Implications

Financial Implications

4.1 No specific amount has been applied for, leaving a balance of £59 available for disbursement in 2015/16.

Human Resource Implications

4.2 There are no human resource implications.

Legal Implications

4.3 Applicants must fulfil the criteria required by The Trust. In the case of the Beith & Gateside Trust, funds are held for

 Purpose A - the prevention or relief of poverty; and  Purpose D - the advancement of education.

Equality Implications

4.4 There are no equality implications.

Environmental and Sustainability Implications

4.5 There are no equality implications.

Implications for Key Priorities

4.6 The award of funding contributes to the following outcomes:

 More vulnerable people are supported within their own communities (6d)  People are more active more often (6e)  Disadvantage on the basis of race, disability, gender, age, religious belief or sexual orientation is reduced (7c).

5. Consultations

5.1 Legal, Finance and Corporate Support, and Economy and Communities have been consulted on the applications.

102 6. Conclusion

6.1 The Committee is asked to consider and determine the applications for financial assistance as detailed in the attached schedule.

ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive

Reference : For further information please contact Hayley Clancy, Committee Services Support Officer on 324136 Background Papers 0

103 104 Appendix 1

GARNOCK VALLEY & WEST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE

North Ayrshrie Council Charitable Trust (Beith & Gateside)

ANALYSIS OF GRANTS EXPENDITURE 2015/16

GRANT DATE REF APPLICANT PURPOSE AWARD BUDGET DATE AGREED PAID £ £ BUDGET £59.00 Recommended Expenditure

105 106 Appendix 2

BEITH & GATESIDE CHARITABLE TRUST

APPLICANT/ PURPOSE AMOUNT PREVIOUS JUSTIFICATION REQUESTED AWARDS OF CRITERIA £ £ Garnock Canoe A contribution towards the purchase of storage containers 500 Club for equipment.

Legal, Finance and Economy & Communities have commented on the application, as undernoted:-

Legal

It is noted that the application is for funding to assist with the costs of a storage container at Kilbirnie Loch. It could be argued this application meets the criteria of Purpose B, as the application notes membership is available to all. However, neither the club nor their proposed use of the grant is specifically targeted at persons in need. In summary, the grant can be justified in terms of the trust deed on the following grounds:  The application meets the criteria of Purpose B ;  Funds are available as there are at present insufficient applications for assistance for Purpose A. However, in addition to meeting this criteria, the Trustees must be satisfied that granting the application would be a beneficial use of the Trust funds. In this connection, while the applicants state the grant will have a positive impact on persons living in the area, it appears the funds would primarily be used to assist with the general running costs of the club. The Members as Trustees may accordingly grant the application as it does meet one of the trust purposes, provided they are also satisfied it is a beneficial use of the trust and will provide effective relief to persons in need in the Trust area.

Finance

Finance note that additional grants for £1000 have been applied for to meet the costs of the new equipment - if these are not paid it has not been detailed where the additional funds will come from to meet the expenditure.

Economy & Communities .

Garnock Canoe Club provide a recreational sport facility for the members of the club. There are no restrictions and they keep their yearly subscription rate as low as possible to ensure the club is accessible to all. Fees are: £30 for adult membership and £10 for junior membership. The expenditure will support the group to improve the facilities at Kilbirnie Loch as the present containers are allowing water ingress which is damaging the club’s equipment, especially the boats. Economy and Communities are supportive of this application due to the application meeting the criteria for funding using Trust Purpose B. “The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.”

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APPLICANT/ PURPOSE AMOUNT PREVIOUS JUSTIFICATION REQUESTED AWARDS OF CRITERIA £ £

Social Services on 200 behalf of Dickson Court and Laigh Court Sheltered Housing Units

Legal This application is different from the norm, as Social Services are in effect the applicant. Some of the information requested in the application form is not therefore relevant. However, this should not prevent the application being considered by the Trustees. The financial information about the applicant and their constitution is generally required to allow the Trustees to satisfy themselves about the organisation's standing, etc. In this situation, this information is unnecessary as, hopefully, the Trustees will be satisfied that Social Services will administer any grant awarded for the approved purposes.

In addition, as the Council indicated that any historic awards should be considered for approval under the new funds, Legal feel the Trustees must be given the opportunity to consider the application.

Finance Finance have no comments on the application - it will be up to the trustees to decide if the payment is to be made on the purpose only as no financial details are included.

Economy & Communities are supportive of this application.

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