Cunninghame House, Irvine.
7 February 2013
Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee
You are requested to attend a Meeting of the above mentioned Committee of North Ayrshire Council to be held in Trinity Church Hall, The Cross, Dalry on THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2013 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 Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 29 November 2012 will be signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed).
3. Strathclyde Police Submit report by Strathclyde Police on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area (copy enclosed).
North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 4. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Submit report by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area (copy enclosed).
5. Beith Fair 2013 The Committee will receive a verbal update from the Streetscene Manager on Beith Fair 2013.
6. Community Development Grants Scheme: Applications for Financial Assistance Submit report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills) on applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme (copy enclosed).
7. North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP): Board Minutes of Meeting held on 6 December 2012 Submit report by the Chief Executive on the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 6 December 2012 (copy enclosed).
8. Date and Venue of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee will be held on 28 March 2013 at 2.00 p.m. in Bridgend Centre, Kilbirnie.
9. 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 29 November 2012
WEST KILBRIDE, 29 November 2012 - At a Meeting of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee of North Ayrshire Council at 2.00 p.m.
Present Robert Barr, Anthea Dickson and Catherine McMillan.
In Attendance J. McHarg, Assistant Manager Community Development and B. Anderson, Performance/Grants Information Officer (Education and Skills); and A. Little, Committee Services Officer (Chief Executive's Service). Also In Attendance Group Commander Henderson (Strathclyde Fire and Rescue); and Inspector Jones (Strathclyde Police). Chair Councillor Barr in the Chair. Apologies for Absence Jean Highgate and 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 Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 11 October 2012 were signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
3. Strathclyde Police: Activity Report
Submitted report by Strathclyde Police on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area, relating to beats 7 - 12 and 23, for the month of September 2012.
Inspector Jones gave further details on the following:-
the increase and decrease in crimes on an area basis;
Page 1 5 directed patrol plans for September that focussed on speeding in Beith and Kilbirnie, parking, dog fouling and drug related offences in Kilbirnie and youth disorder in Dalry; a multi-agency plan that took place in Beith earlier in the year and further areas that have been identified for inclusion in the plan.
Members asked questions, and were provided with information, in relation to:-
partnership working with Trading Standards on test purchasing of alcohol and a decrease in drinking in public in West Kilbride; directed patrol plans to focus on speeding; a number of road traffic accidents at the Tofts area, Dalry and road safety measures such as high friction surfacing that could assist in the prevention of accidents; seasonal factors that can impact on crime statistics; consultation with the local community to inform the action plans and priorities for each local area; and support from the public in the reporting of incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Members raised concerns regarding anti-social behaviour that is taking place in the Blair housing estate, Dalry, and at the Loadingbay housing estate garages, Kilbirnie.
Inspector Jones undertook to highlight the road safety concerns at the Tofts area of Dalry with the Road Policing Unit and to investigate the anti-social behaviour that is occurring in Dalry and Kilbirnie.
The Committee agreed (a) that the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) investigate road safety measures at the Tofts area of Dalry and report to a future meeting of the Committee; and (b) to otherwise note the report.
4. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue
Submitted report by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue on activity within the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area in the period 1 September to 19 November 2012.
Group Commander Henderson provided information on the following:-
accidental/deliberate dwelling and non-domestic fires; vehicle and refuse fires; heath and grass fires; derelict building fires; false alarms; road traffic collisions; and other special services.
Page 2 6 Members asked questions, and were provided with information, in relation to:-
an ongoing recruitment campaign for retained firefighters; and inspections of sheltered accommodation that is now undertaken by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue.
Noted.
5. Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund: Applications for Financial Assistance
Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Education and Skills) on applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund.
The Committee agreed to make the following awards:-
Community Development Grants
Organisation Award
Music in West Kilbride £500
Local Youth Action Fund
Organisation Award
Kilbirnie Youth Project £1,282.50 Barrmill and District Community Association £1,658.00
6. Margaret Archibald Bequest: Applications for Financial Assistance
Submitted report by the Chief Executive on applications for financial assistance received in respect of the Bequest.
The Committee agreed to make the following awards:-
Organisation Award
St. Margaret's Church Guild £411 Rosearden Club £250
Page 3 7 7. North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP): Board Minutes of Meeting held on 13 September 2012
Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 13 September 2012.
Noted.
8. Date and Venue of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee will be held on 14 February 2012 at 2.00 p.m. in Trinity Church, Dalry.
The meeting ended at 2.45 p.m.
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STRATHCLYDE POLICE
Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee 14 February 2013
Submitted for the attention of the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee is the Strathclyde Police report for February 2013. The report includes information relating to Beats 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 and 23 which encompasses a geographical area including Kilbirnie, Dalry, Beith and West Kilbride for the months of November & December 2012. Beat 23 information mainly comprises West Kilbride but some data relating to Fairlie is included in the statistics.
The Community Policing Team continues to made contact with local community based organisations including the Community Councils. The main focus of our proactivity will continue to be the priorities listed on the local Community Policing Plans which have been published for 2012/2013. The priorities as formulated from the recent public consultation exercise are;
Dalry and West Kilbride – Ward 6
1. Drug Dealing and Drug use 2. Housebreaking and Other Theft 3. Drunk or Disorderly behaviour (including Vandalism and Graffiti) 4. Assault and Violent crime
Kilbirnie and Beith – Ward 7
1. Drug Dealing and Drug use 2. Drunk or Disorderly behaviour (including Vandalism and Graffiti) 3. Assault and Violent crime 4. Housebreaking and Other Theft
A breakdown of the crime/offence statistics for the months of October & November 2012 for the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride areas (including Fairlie) are detailed below.
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Kilbirnie (Beats 7 & 8) Crimes Nov & Dec 2012 Nov & Dec 2011 Reported Detected Reported Detected Serious Assault 0 0 1 2 Robbery 0 0 1 0 Assault 13 10 13 11 Housebreaking (Domestic) 3 2 4 0 Theft 29 6 30 6 Vandalism 19 7 21 1 Breach of the Peace 3 3 1 1 Threaten/abusive behaviour 15 13 12 11 Drinking in Public 1 1 5 5 Drug offences 7 7 5 5 Offensive Weapons 2 2 0 0 Driving Offences 22 21 24 24
Dalry (Beats 9 & 10) Crimes Nov & Dec 2012 Nov & Dec 2011 Reported Detected Reported Detected Serious Assault 0 1 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 Assault 14 6 21 14 Housebreaking (Domestic) 1 2 4 1 Theft 23 10 35 20 Vandalism 14 3 28 7 Breach of the Peace 2 2 2 1 Threaten/abusive behaviour 11 8 12 11 Drinking in Public 4 4 2 2 Drug offences 7 7 9 9 Offensive Weapons 0 0 6 6 Driving Offences 38 38 33 29
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Beith (Beats11 & 12) Crimes Nov & Dec 2012 Nov & Dec 2011 Reported Detected Reported Detected Serious Assault 1 1 0 0 Robbery 1 0 1 0 Assault 16 10 13 10 Housebreaking (Domestic) 4 0 1 1 Theft 26 3 23 7 Vandalism 13 3 13 4 Breach of the Peace 0 0 7 7 Threaten/abusive behaviour 14 10 6 4 Drinking in Public 1 1 2 2 Drug offences 6 6 3 3 Offensive Weapons 1 0 1 1 Driving Offences 25 25 13 13
West Kilbride (Beat 23) Crimes Nov & Dec 2012 Nov & Dec 2011 Reported Detected Reported Detected Serious Assault 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 Assault 10 6 2 4 Housebreaking (Domestic) 2 0 7 0 Theft 10 1 4 0 Vandalism 11 1 10 2 Breach of the Peace 0 0 2 2 Threaten/abusive behaviour 7 4 5 6 Drinking in Public 1 1 2 2 Drugs Offences 0 0 2 2 Offensive Weapons 0 0 0 0 Driving Offences 7 7 14 13
Additional Information
Directed Patrol Plans As previously reported, Officers from the Community Policing Team continue to be actively involved in public reassurance. Directed Patrol Plans have been undertaken to proactively address the main areas for concern, focusing on local crime trends and including domestic incident bail and curfew checks, anti social behaviour hot spots and high risk antisocial premises.
During recent months the Directed Patrol Plans have focused on;
Violence, Disorder and Antisocial Behaviour – West Kilbride/ Kilbirnie Theft Housebreakings – West Kilbride and Garnock Valley Speeding – Gateside/Dalry (Tofts) Drug related offences – Kilbirnie Drink Driving – Garnock Valley Youth Disorder - Dalry
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Tofts, Dalry
Following discussion and request for action at the previous Area Committee Meeting, representation was made to Strathclyde Police Traffic Management in relation to ongoing issues at this location.
The Area Committee will be pleased to note that High Friction Surfacing (HFS) and signage will shortly be introduced at this location in an attempt to reduce accidents. The HFS has been programmed for implementation and signage is due to be constructed at the beginning of February where the existing bend signs will be replaced with ones having a yellow backing board, and both signs will be illuminated.
Public Consultation Survey Results
2012 Public Consultation Results During 2012 Strathclyde Police undertook a wide-ranging Public Consultation Survey to establish the views and opinions of the Garnock Valley & West Kilbride communities.
Ward 6 The results showed improvement in public confidence in respect of Ward 6 – Dalry & West Kilbride with 84% surveyed indicating that they thought Dalry & West Kilbride a very/fairly good place to live. The results also signified that fewer people had a fear of crime in the neighbourhood with 68% indicating no fear of crime & 76% of those surveyed felt that their concerns were acted upon by local police officers most of the time. Overall, 76% of those surveyed were satisfied with the service provided by the Police.
Ward 7 In respect of Ward 7 – Kilbirnie & Beith, 85.1% of those surveyed indicated that they thought the area a very/fairly good place to live, while 70.3% indicated no fear of crime in their neighbourhood. 72% of those surveyed felt that their concerns were acted upon by local police officers most of the time. Overall, 65.3% of those surveyed were satisfied with the service provided by the Police.
These results will assist in identifying priorities for 2013/14 in both Ward areas. The Local Policing Plans are in the process of preparation and will be disseminated to the Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee in due course.
Force Website
Detailed below are the web page details for the local area. These pages provide local information together with a summary of crime statistics representing a comparison of the data between 5 year average values and the last 3 months.
Kilbirnie & Beith www.strathclyde.police.uk/your_community/ayrshire/kilbirnie_and_beith/
Dalry & West Kilbride www.strathclyde.police.uk/your_community/ayrshire/dalry_and_west_kilbride/
Inspector Gordon Jones Community Policing Inspector for North Coast/Cumbrae & Garnock Valley
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Dates: 29/11/2012 - 03/02/2013 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 67 306 21.9% Casualties 2 10 20% Fire 0 5 % RTC 2 3 66.7% Other 0 2 % Fatalities 0 0 % Fire 0 0 % RTC 0 % Other 0 0 %
Dwelling Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Dwelling Fire Locations
Street Incident Count AUCHENHOVE CRES, ., KILBIRNIE 1 HALFWAY ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 MAINS AVE, ., BEITH 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 3
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Dwelling Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Dwelling Fire Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
Non Domestic Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Non Domestic Fire Locations
Non Domestic Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Non Domestic Fire Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
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Vehicle Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Vehicle Fire Locations
Vehicle Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Vehicle Fire Locations
Street Incident Count AUCHENHOVE CRES, ., KILBIRNIE 1 BANK ST, ., KILBIRNIE 1 GARNOCK VIEW, ., GLENGARNOCK 1 YONDERHOUSES FARM, ., DALRY 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 4
Rubbish Fires Top 10 Rubbish Fire Locations
Street Incident Count .n/a, .n/a, BARRMILL 1 AVILHILL, ., KILBIRNIE 1 BANK ST, ., KILBIRNIE 1 HAGTHORN AVE, ., KILBIRNIE 1 MUNRO DR, ., KILBIRNIE 1 NEW ST, ., DALRY 1 RITCHIE ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 7
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Heath and Grass Fires Top 10 Heath and Grass Fire Locations
Street Incident Count AUCHENHOVE CRES, ., KILBIRNIE 1 DALRY RD, ., BEITH 1 THREEPWOOD RD, ., BEITH 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 3
Derelict Buildings: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Derelict Buildings Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
Derelict Buildings: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Derelict Buildings Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
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False Alarms: Malicious Top 10 Malicious False Alarm Locations
Street Incident Count SCHOOL RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1
False Alarms: Good Intent Top 10 Good Intent False Alarm Locations
Street Incident Count MERKSWORTH AVE, ., DALRY 3 A78, HUNTERSTON, WEST KILBRIDE 1 DEFENCE MUNITIONS, ., BEITH 1 DIPPLE RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 HALFWAY ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 PANTONVILLE RD, ., SEAMILL 1 REFORM ST, ., BEITH 1 RNAD, ., BEITH 1 WATT CRT, ., DALRY 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 11
False Alarms: Equipment Fault Top 10 Equipment Fault False Alarm Locations
Street Incident Count #invalid, #invalid, #invalid 2 B777, ., GATESIDE 2 CORSE ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 2 .n/a, .n/a, DALRY 1 .n/a, WILLOWYARD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BEITH 1 BLAIR EST, ., DALRY 1 BROWNHILL HOUSE, ., DALRY 1 GLEBE RD, ., BEITH 1 HALFWAY ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 HEADRIGG GDNS, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 22
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Road Traffic Collisions Top 10 Road Traffic Collision Locations
Street Incident Count A737, ., BEITH 2 KNOCKEWART FARM, ., ARDROSSAN 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 3
Water Related Incidents Top 10 Water Related Incident Locations
Data does not exist for the specified criteria.
Other Special Services* Top 10 Other Special Services* Locations
Street Incident Count MAIN ST, ., BEITH 3 ARDROSSAN RD, ., SEAMILL 1 MAIN ST, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 MEADOWFOOT RD, ., WEST KILBRIDE 1 STONEYHOLM RD, ., KILBIRNIE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 7
* - Excluding road traffic collisions and water related incidents
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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 6 14 February 2013
Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee
Subject: Community Development Grants Scheme: Applications for Financial Assistance
Purpose: To advise the Committee of applications received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme.
Recommendation: That the Committee considers and determines the applications as outlined in the attached Appendices.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Community Development Grants Scheme for the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride area has a balance of £8,990.16 available for disbursement.
2. Current Position
2.1 Applications have been received within a number of categories of the Community Development Grant Scheme. Details of these applications are summarised in the attached Appendices.
2.2 There are no applications to the Local Youth Action Fund being presented at this meeting.
3. Proposals
3.1 It is proposed that the Committee considers the applications as outlined in Appendix 2 to the report.
21 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.
Legal Implications
4.3 There are no legal implications.
Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications.
Implications for Key Priorities
4.6 The following single outcome agreements are being addressed:
1e Community capacity has improved. 6a Health and well-being throughout life have improved. 6d More vulnerable people are supported within their own communities. 6e People are more active more often.
5. Consultations
5.1 Consultation has taken place between the applicant bodies and appropriate Officers of the Council.
22 6. Conclusion
6.1 Awards from the Community Development Grants Scheme assist community-based projects, including cultural, social welfare, recreational or sporting based activities.
CAROL KIRK Corporate Director (Education and Skills)
Reference : JMcH/BA For further information please contact James McHarg, Assistant Manager, Community Development on 01294 468035. Background Papers None
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25 26 Appendix 2 Community Development Grants Scheme 2012/2013 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 14 February 2013 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Over Sixties Bowling To purchase two light £1,000 £1,000 The recommended Club bowling carpets: amount will enable the club to purchase 2 light Meeting place: Bridgend Light bowling carpets bowling carpets. Community Centre, x 2 - £1,152 Kilbirnie This is well attended Total cost of project - club whereby the Established: Over 20 £1,152 participants meet, years socialise and enjoy their games of bowls. It leads Numbers attending: 25 to better fitness both physically and mentally. Balance in bank: £1,792.20 (social outings, hall lets and catering) Garnock Valley To purchase gardening £1,482.60 £1,335 The recommended Allotment Association equipment: amount will enable the Strimmer/Brushcutte Association to purchase Meeting place: On site r - £154.72 the equipment and during the summer and Safety visor - £7.88 safety visor required to Radio City/Bridgend Grasscutting and clear up the site. Community Centre ground cover - during the winter £1,320 The Association have months. not put money toward Total cost of project - this project, therefore Established: August £1,482.60 £1,335 is recommended 2008 with the Association covering £147.60 from Numbers attending: 49 existing funds.
Balance in bank: 7,659.24 (groundwork, raised beds, polytunnels, paths and general running costs)
27 Community Development Grants Scheme 2012/2013 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance - Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting - 14 February 2013 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Kilbirnie Community Cost towards: £510 £510 The recommended Football Club amount will go toward Facility hire - £270 the specialist coaching, Meeting place: Specialist coaching - transport costs and Ladeside Bowling Club £180 Co-ordinator costs along for meetings Co-ordinator - £60 with some costs towards Transport costs - facility hire. The bulk of Established: 2006 £200 the facility hire should be met from the clubs own Numbers attending: 230 Total cost of project - funds. £710 Balance in bank: £1,791.75 (league fees, player insurance and volunteer training expenses) Kirktonhall Business To restore Brooch £1,400 £1,990 The recommended Centre Garden in the Glen to its initially amount takes into former glory: consideration the Meeting place: Main increased planting Street, West Kilbride To renew specification. Hunterston Brooch Established: 2011 Garden sign - £950 The funding will allow Upgrade Brooch the group to restore Numbers attending: 3 in Garden - £559.89 Brooch Garden to its Committee former glory and bring New revised total cost of some community pride Balance in bank: project - £1,990 back to the Glen. £405.05 (towards professional services and general running costs)
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Community Development Grants Scheme Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: John Macdonald 2. Department: Community Development Telephone No. 01294 468035
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Over Sixties Bowling Club
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 16 January 2013
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
29 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
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
1e - Community capacity has improved. 6a - Health and well-being throughout life have improved. 6d - More vulnerable people are supported within their own communities. 6e - People are more active more often.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?
The group meet twice weekly and leads to better fitness, both physically and mentally. The existence of the group led on to them being involved in gentle exercises through the Change Fund.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
The 20 plus year old carpet requires immediate replacement. By renewing it, will allow the group to be able to provide a service to older people.
14. Overall assessment?
Social isolation is very real for older people. Groups like the bowling club offers a life line and often is the only contact they have. The members offer support to each other within and outwith their club setting. This possibly relates to savings in the many services available to older people.
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15. Amount Requested: £1,000 16. Group Contribution: £152
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes
18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £1,000
Give reasons
The group meet many of the single outcomes agreements. There is also a very encouraging balance of males and females.
Signature: John Macdonald Date: 22 January 2013
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1. Reporting Officer: Tom Armstrong 2. Department: Education and Skills Telephone No.: 01294 551776
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Garnock Valley Allotment Association
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 17 January 2013
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
32 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
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
1e - Community capacity has improved. 6a - Health and well-being throughout life have improved. 6d - More vulnerable people are supported within their own communities. 6e - People are more active more often.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?
The better maintained and presentable a site, the more attractive it is to potential allotment holders and current users.
The more persons engaged in such a healthy pastime will not only strengthen the group but assist with improving the physical and mental well-being of the patrons as well as increasing their understanding of the local environment.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
The group have been established for nearly five years and are determined to continue to improve and develop the site for its users. They have identified a problem relating to unused and neglected plots and are looking to address this issue by professionally clearing up the area and making provision to ensure that the situation does note arise in the future.
14. Overall assessment?
The allotment site at Kilbirnie had become overgrown in places, however the group have undertaken recent change at Committee level and are now looking to move forward. The application reflects their desire to make the site more manageable and attractive and would greatly benefit from our support.
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15. Amount Requested: £1,482.60 16. Group Contribution: £0
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes
18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £1,335
Give reasons
The allotment site is a great facility for the local community to enjoy a peaceful pastime and benefit from pursuing a healthier lifestyle. The continued development of the site has the potential to attract more members and further participation. I therefore recommend that the application deserves our full support to allow the group to carry this out.
Signature: Tom Armstrong Date: 22 January 2013
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1. Reporting Officer: Alison Barr 2. Department: Active Schools Telephone No.: 0776 853 7861
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Kilbirnie Community Football Club
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 10 January 2013
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
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11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
6a - Health and well-being throughout life have improved. 6e - People are more active more often.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?
The event will provide a fantastic promotional opportunity within the community via promotional fliers and a report in the local newspaper. Increased exposure of the club will increase their membership base and the opportunities on offer to the community.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
Specialist coaching from SFA trained coaches will provide development. Promotion and goodwill generated will lead to club development. KCFC are always looking for new ways to maintain their current membership and entice new members along. Fun days such as these allow them to do both.
14. Overall assessment?
Kilbirnie Community Football Club provides a valuable service to the community. The club has attained the SFA Quality Mark Community Award and is committed to growing the membership and providing even more opportunities. There are many opportunities for volunteering and gaining qualifications within the club. Events such as this help to promote the club within the community and as such should be supported.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £510 16. Group Contribution: £200
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes
18. Defer Application?
36 19. Amount recommended: £510
Give reasons
Kilbirnie Community Football Club is an ambitious club run by a strong group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. They are committed to providing quality football opportunities for and within their local community and as such should be supported by North Ayrshire Council in their endeavours.
Signature: Alison Barr Date: 25 January 2013
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1. Reporting Officer: Tom Armstrong 2. Department: Education and Skills Telephone No.: 01294 551776
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Kirktonhall Business Centre
4. Date of Officer's Visit: 17 January 2013
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? - No
If NO give reasons
The group have revised their application after initial consultation with myself during the first assessment and through subsequent visits and discussions this has altered the funding total required.
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
38 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
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
11a - Levels of voluntary action and community involvement have increased.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community?
The group are looking to engage local community involvement in tidying up, replanting and maintaining the broach garden. Once restored the garden will be a prominent and attractive feature for all visitors to the Glen.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
The group see the project as a way to encourage community involvement through the restoration of a former popular feature within the Glen. They are hoping that through such involvement it will encourage others to take up a more active role within their local area.
14. Overall assessment?
After discussion the group have altered their approach and planting schedule. Although affecting the quotes submitted, it doesn't affect their wish to secure finance for the venture. The financial sum recommended will therefore be based on the rectified project costs.
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15. Amount Requested: £1,400 16. Group Contribution: £0
SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes
18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £1,990
Give reasons
The group are determined to restore the planting within the broach garden to a higher quality and lasting specification for the benefit of the community.
With our support I am confident they will be able to achieve this.
Signature: Tom Armstrong Date: 31 January 2013
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Agenda Item 7 14 February 2013
Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee
Subject: North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP): Board Minutes of Meeting held on 6 December 2012
Purpose: To submit the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 6 December 2012.
Recommendation: That the Area Committee notes the Minutes contained in Appendix 1.
1. Introduction
1.1 It was previously agreed that the Minutes of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board be submitted to the Area Committee for information. The key matters arising from the Minutes have been highlighted for the attention of the Committee and are detailed in paragraph 2.1.
2. Current Position
2.1 The Minutes of the meeting of the CPP Board held on 6 December 2012 are appended. Particular matters for the Area Committee's attention include the following:
Agenda Item 4: Draft Single Outcome Agreement 2013-17 Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, submitted a report on the draft Single Outcome Agreement 2013-17. This covers the three CPP priorities of a Working North Ayrshire, a Healthy and Active North Ayrshire and a Safe and Secure North Ayrshire along with overarching themes of building community capacity, early intervention and prevention and reducing local inequalities of outcome. The Board agreed the model for the draft SOA and that a revised draft be presented to the next Board meeting.
41 Agenda Item 5: Draft Community Engagement Strategy Audrey Sutton, Head of Service (Education and Skills) presented the draft Community Planning Partnership Community Engagement Strategy. She outlined the recommendations for action which will provide effective and flexible community engagement approaches for use by all Community Planning partners. The Board agreed to approve the strategy.
Agenda Item 6: Neighbourhood Planning Damien Griffith, Community Planning Partnership Analyst, reported on progress made in relation to the Community Planning Partnership’s adoption of a Neighbourhood Planning approach. The Board agreed that Areas of Family Stress reports should be completed to outline the spatial distribution of deprivation across North Ayrshire and identify areas where households are experiencing disproportionate levels of “stress” from acute combinations of social and economic disadvantage. The Board also agreed that a Data Asset Framework should be established for the Community Planning Partnership to cover all partner data assets.
Agenda Item 7: Early Intervention and Prevention Marjorie Adams, Programme Manager (Early Intervention and Prevention) advised the Board on progress made on early intervention and prevention and setting out the implications of the Early Years Collaborative. The Board agreed to participate in the Early Years Collaborative and that Carol Kirk, Corporate Director (Education and Skills) be appointed Executive Champion.
Agenda Item 9: Feedback from CPP Audit Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, updated the Board on feedback received in relation to the Community Planning Partnership audit. It was noted that a final report will be published in February/March 2013. The Board agreed that further detail should be provided following the issuing of the final report along with an improvement plan.
3. Proposals
3.1 That the Area Committee notes the CPP Board Minutes and, in particular, those matters highlighted at 2.1 above.
4. Implications
Financial Implications
4.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report.
42 Human Resource Implications
4.2 There are no human resource implications arising from this report.
Legal Implications
4.3 There are no legal implications arising from this report.
Equality Implications
4.4 There are no equality implications arising from this report.
Environmental Implications
4.5 There are no environmental implications arising from this report.
5. Consultations
5.1 No consultations were required.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The Minutes are submitted for information with the matters arising.
ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive
Reference : MR For further information please contact Morna Rae on 01294 324177 Background Papers No background papers
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CPP Board
Minutes of Meeting held on 6 December 2012
North Ayrshire Council Councillor William Gibson (Chair). Councillor Anthea Dickson. Councillor Alex Gallagher. Councillor Ruth Maguire. Elma Murray, Chief Executive.
Irvine Bay Regeneration Company Patrick Wiggins, Chief Executive.
Jobcentre Plus Robert McKay.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran John Burns, Chief Executive. Amanda Coulthard, Assistant Director (Planning).
Scottish Enterprise Jim Reid, Stakeholders & Networks Director.
Skills Development Scotland Marlene Crawford, Head of Operations.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Billy Thomson, Group Commander.
Strathclyde Police John Thomson, Divisional Commander. Chief Inspector Roddy Newbigging.
Third Sector Interface Jim Nichols, Manager, Arran CVS.
In Attendance
Audrey Sutton, Head of Community and Culture and John McKnight, Manager Community Development (Education and Skills); Iona Colvin, Corporate Director (Social Services and Health); Karen Yeomans, Head of Development Planning (Development and Environment); Damien Griffith, Partnership Analyst, Sandra Bale and Marjorie Adams, Policy and Performance Officers, Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, and Martyn McKeown, Committee Services Manager (Chief Executive’s Service).
Chair
Councillor Gibson in the Chair.
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1. Welcome and Apologies
The Chair welcomed those present to the meeting.
Apologies were recorded on behalf of Councillor Robert Steel, Martin Cheyne, Chairman (NHS Ayrshire and Arran); Carol Kirk, Corporate Director (Education and Skills) (North Ayrshire Council); Karen Watt, Depute Director Enterprise and Tourism (Scottish Government); Neil Wylie, Director of Finance (Strathclyde Partnership for Transport).
2. Minutes of Meeting
The Minutes of the Meeting of the CPP Board held on 13 September 2012 were confirmed.
3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Submitted note of action taken in respect of matters arising from the previous meeting of the CPP Board.
Noted.
4. Draft Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) 2013-17
Submitted report by Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, North Ayrshire Council on the draft SOA 2013-17.
A revised draft of the SOA was tabled. Work has been ongoing to develop the next phase of the Single Outcome Agreement for North Ayrshire CPP. The report summarised the range of factors that have been taken into account in the work to date, including, the review of Community Planning; feedback from the CPP Audit; outputs from Board Development days; and results of the Peoples Panel survey.
The proposed model for the next SOA includes overarching themes of building community capacity, early intervention and prevention, and reducing local inequalities of outcome.
The three CPP priorities have been retained. Under each of these there are high level and intermediate level outcomes, along with related indicators. Once the outcomes and indicators are confirmed by the SMT and CPP Board, further work will take place on developing the related SOA Action Plan 2013-14. Targets for the indicators will also be developed. These proposals will be brought back to the SMT and Board in due course. The final SOA will be agreed with the Scottish Government by 30 June 2013.
Partners discussed the information presented in the report. The Chair indicated his view that there needed to be more definition in respect of early intervention.
Noted.
5. Draft Community Engagement Strategy
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Submitted report by Audrey Sutton, Head of Service (Education and Skills), North Ayrshire Council, on a draft Community Engagement Strategy.
The Community Planning Partnership has recognised the growing importance of being able to engage with residents and communities as it aims to deliver more effective and efficient services to meet residents’ immediate and future needs.
The draft Community Engagement Strategy seeks to build on current achievements and to improve the way in which the CPP communicates with residents. The strategy will provide a framework within which all North Ayrshire Community Planning Partners can effectively work together to ensure the development and delivery of responsive public services.
The draft Strategy adopts the definition, principles and aspirations of the National Standards for Community Engagement. It outlines some of the benefits which public agencies, as well as communities, can derive from good community engagement. The Strategy includes recommendations for action which will provide effective and flexible community engagement approaches for use by all Community Planning Partners. These were summarised in Section 11.
The CPP Board agreed to approve the draft Community Engagement Strategy and that Stephen McLaughlin should be the CPP lead officer for community engagement.
6.1 Neighbourhood Planning: Areas of Family Stress Report
Submitted report by Damien Griffith, Community Planning Partnership Analyst, North Ayrshire Council, on the preparation of a family stress report.
The CPP Board has previously approved the introduction of 6 new neighbourhood planning areas (Arran/Irvine/Kilwinning/Three Towns/Garnock Valley/North Coast, West Kilbride & Cumbraes).
As part of the first stages of implementing the Neighbourhood Planning Approach, the Strategic Management Team (SMT) agreed that an up to date community needs/strength analysis should be undertaken. This will help to identify areas which have priority needs and areas where there is evidence of positive socio-economic trends. A coherent assessment of local conditions will in turn inform the Partnership in relation to the planning and targeting of resources.
A key source of comparative data for small areas in the past has been the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). The updated Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012 will be published on 18 December 2012 and will provide valuable trend data at the small area level of ‘datazone’ which is approximately 750 households. Key rankings across the income, employment, education, health, housing, crime and access to services will provide a clearer and more detailed picture of relative need for the Partnership.
The report set out proposals to use both Partner sourced data and SIMD rankings, to produce an ‘Areas of Family Stress (AFS)’ report. The AFS report will seek to understand the spatial distribution of deprivation across North Ayrshire and will identify areas where households and families are experiencing disproportionate
3 47 levels of ‘stress’ from acute combinations of social and economic disadvantage. The AFS report will include policy recommendations where appropriate. It will act as a pilot for a regular sequence of neighbourhood profiles to be launched and published via a dedicated CPP website at a future date. A sample of core measures to be included within the AFS report was included in Appendix 1 of the report.
The CPP Research, Information, Performance & Evaluation Sub Group (RIPE) will act as the main consultation forum for the AFS report. This group is best placed to provide guidance and feedback on the content, design and interpretation of findings within successive drafts to inform the wider CPP.
The CPP Board agreed (a) to the preparation of an Areas of Family Stress report for North Ayrshire; and (b) that the RIPE Group respond to early drafts of the AFS report, including modifications as appropriate before final presentation to the CPP Board in March 2013.
6.2 Proposals for Establishing a Data Asset Framework
Submitted report by Damien Griffith, Community Planning Partnership Analyst, North Ayrshire Council, proposing the establishment of a Data Asset Framework for the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership.
The CPP Board has approved the configuration of 6 new neighbourhood areas. Initially the new boundaries will provide the headline geography for comparative analysis of socio-economic data within North Ayrshire.
Where datasets permit, more detailed analysis of small area statistics will be undertaken to highlight disparities between communities within the new neighbourhood delineations. Overall, analysis across common boundaries will feed into the range of evidence to support the rationale for a more cohesive and targeted approach to service delivery in areas of greatest need.
Common boundaries require common data which is accessible to all within the Community Planning Partnership. Successive CPP Board workshops in 2012 highlighted both the wealth of collective data assets and the advantages of managing these assets more effectively to maximise intelligence on community needs.
The report set out proposals to establish a CPP ‘Neighbourhood Statistics’ database and webpage which will act as a single repository for a range of key partner data. The database will act as a central resource for the Partnership to enable a wide range of statistics to be brought together for analysis and reporting. Using GIS applications, the database will provide a consistent health-check of neighbourhood performance, with integrated spatial profiles to improve the CPP’s understanding of the areas where partners need to focus investment and resources.
Regular analysis and commentary on the relative strengths and resilience within communities will be a key service planning tool in the CPP’s approach to achieving the healthier, safer and more prosperous North Ayrshire within the Single Outcome Agreement.
Profiles will be made available online via the existing CPP website and will depend on a safe and regular exchange of robust partner data within established data
4 48 protocols. A structured approach to understanding what data assets are being held and distributed collectively, and how they are sourced, processed, stored, shared and re-used, will form the basis of establishing an outline Data Asset Framework (DAF) for the CPP.
The report set out proposals to undertake a short survey of partner data assets as an essential first step to establishing a DAF. It was proposed that RIPE Group would act as the main steering and consultation forum for the survey, providing guidance on survey scope, content, design and interpretation of results to inform the development of the CPP Data Asset Framework. Timescales for completing the work were highlighted.
The Board agreed (a) to the establishment of a DAF as set out in the report; and (b) to receive a further report at a future meeting.
7. Early Intervention and Prevention
Submitted report by Marjorie Adams, Programme Manager (Early Intervention and Prevention), North Ayrshire Council, on progress being made on early intervention and prevention and setting out the implications of the Early Years Collaborative.
The early intervention and prevention programme has been created to improve outcomes for vulnerable young children in North Ayrshire. The programme has been developed because of the growing recognition of the need to take preventative action in the early years between pregnancy and 3 years because this period is vital in shaping children’s life chances.
A Programme Manager has been appointed to monitor the implementation of the programme and to map progress towards the programme’s outcomes. The programme sponsor is the Council’s Corporate Director (Education & Skills) and a programme board is being established comprising senior officers from NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde Police and the Council. The first meeting of the Programme Board will be held on 11 December 2012 and it is intended that it would report in future to the CPP Board.
Progress is at different stages within each of the projects. Some are already in place but there have been some delays in others due to recruitment difficulties and the time involved in commissioning new services.
On 1 October 2012, the Scottish Government launched the Early Years Collaborative (EYC) which is a multi-agency Quality Improvement Programme to be led by Community Planning Partnerships. Its aim is to create transformational change in the early years.
The Collaborative will create structures where Partners can learn from each other and recognised experts. The EYC aims to make improvements in three proposed workstreams, as detailed in the annex to the report.
The EYC is to be based on Community Planning structures and the Scottish Government has asked that the CPP consider the opportunities which the EYC could offer to it. The CPP has been asked to indicate whether it would be willing to be involved and to sign up to participation.
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The CPP is also asked to consider identifying approximately 20 “away team” members to attend the learning sessions and consider how improvements can be made locally. A report on the EYC will be considered by the Integrated Children’s Services Plan Steering Group at its meeting on 14 December 2012.
At the CPP development day in August 2012 on the “healthy and active” theme there was recognition of the need for a continuing priority to be given to early intervention and prevention. Within this priority in the draft SOA it is proposed that an interim outcome be included to indicate “Children and families needs and risks are identified earlier with a timeous, proportionate, integrated and holistic response to their needs”. It will be important that early intervention features within the SOA and that there is a clear strategic fit to the early intervention and prevention programme.
The CPP Board agreed (a) to receive progress updates from the Early Intervention and Prevention Programme Board; (b) to participate in the Early Years Collaborative; (c) that the Corporate Director (Education and Skills) be appointed Executive champion; (d) to request the ICSP Steering Group to identify team members; and (e) that early intervention and prevention is included within the SOA 2013/17 as a strategic theme.
8. Developing a Working North Ayrshire
Submitted report by Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, North Ayrshire Council, on work being undertaken to ensure that North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) is best placed to deliver on “a Working North Ayrshire” section of the Single Outcome Agreement.
The Economic and Learning Partnership (ELP) has been the lead CPP group in delivering economic outcomes to date. The ELP has now been disbanded and its remit will in future be taken forward by the Economic Development and Regeneration Board (EDRB), established to deliver the North Ayrshire Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy. With the establishment by the Council of the Economy and Employment Policy Board, further consideration has been given to the relevant roles and reporting lines.
The report set out proposals to: ensure that the strengths of the ELP (the focus on skills, learning and employability) are not lost; to realise the potential of the EDRB to deliver on SOA outcomes is captured; to clarify the relationship between the EDRB and the Community Planning Partnership; and to clarify the relationship between the Economy and Employment Policy Board and the Community Planning Partnership. Specifically the report proposed that:-
The EDRB be tasked with delivering on “a Working North Ayrshire” section of the SOA, covering all matters relating to economic development, regeneration, employability, skills and learning. The EDRB forms additional ‘task and finish’ groups to support delivery as it sees fit. (Currently groups are being established on Business Start Up and Business Growth, and Inward Investment. The private sector representatives on the EDRB Board will chair groups).
6 50 The Head of Service (Development Planning), report quarterly to the CPP Board on the work of the EDRB and will also become a member of the Strategic Management Team. The Council’s Economy and Employment Policy Board deliver the Council’s response to “a Working North Ayrshire”. The Economy and Employment Policy Board report to North Ayrshire Council Cabinet and provide updates to the EDRB.
This structure will supersede a number of existing groups such as the Local Social Economy Partnership whose remit covered the development of social enterprises. The Economy and Employment Policy Board will bring forward proposals to support the development of social enterprises. It is acknowledged that there is no Third Sector representation on the EDRB. It should be noted that there is Third Sector representation on the CPP Board. As part of the process of reviewing the CPP Board the role of the Third Sector will be considered.
The CPP Board agreed to approve the proposals set out in the report.
9. Feedback from CPP Audit
Submitted report by Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, North Ayrshire Council, on feedback from the CPP Audit.
North Ayrshire CPP has been participating in a pilot audit of Community Planning by Audit Scotland. The aims of the audit have been previously report to the CPP Board.
Following initial research in August the audit team undertook interviews over a four week period in September/October 2012. Twenty four interviews took place. A wide range of documents were also requested from the CPP. They also attended the SMT, CPP Board and a Board Development Day. Visits took place to Ardrossan Academy to gain information about the partnership role of campus police officers and Caley Court to learn about co-located Addictions Services.
The auditors identified three specific areas on which they wanted to undertake case studies: The Multi Agency Problem Solving Group; YES employment initiative; and the co-location of Addictions Services.
It is anticipated that a final report on the audit will be published in March 2013. Meantime, feedback has highlighted the following areas as positive steps undertaken by the CPP:
Clearer focus of SOA – fewer priorities, outcomes and indicators More involvement (recently) of all partners in leadership, planning and development Focus on improving community engagement Development of Neighbourhood Planning Approach Evidence of success with some joint-initiatives e.g. MAPSG Strategic groups align to priorities, and membership is appropriate for their responsibilities CPP considering implications of reform of police, fire, and health and social care
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In addition, further work is required by the CPP to address the following issues:
• Further work is needed to translate priorities and outcomes into clear action • Partners have shown some good practice in community engagement, but not transferred to CPP activity. • SOAs not fully reflected or referenced in individual partners’ strategic plans • Arrangements are in place to support scrutiny and challenge but, in practice, challenge is limited • Resource planning under-developed, no strategic oversight of resources, and resource sharing has tended to be in response to funding opportunities,resource requirements to deliver SOA, including individual partners’ contributions, not identified • Evidence of impact limited/mixed – progress with aspects of community safety, health and economic development but, overall, many outcomes not improving – gaps between localities not closing • Indicators without associated targets, particularly for health outcomes • CPP needs to systematically identify contributory factors in successful interventions and initiatives, and to disseminate and promote good practice
The CPP Board (a) noted the initial feedback from the audit; and (b) agreed to receive further detail on the audit findings following publication of the audit report, together with an associated improvement plan.
10. Joint Inspection of Services for Children
Submitted report by Jillian Russell, Child Protection Lead Officer, North Ayrshire Council, on the Joint Inspection of Services for Children and Young People in North Ayrshire by the Care Inspectorate.
The forthcoming inspection will hold the CPP accountable for the delivery of children’s services and for improving the lives of children residing within the local authority area. Following the inspection, the Partnership will be responsible for the development and implementation of a Joint Improvement Plan.
North Ayrshire received formal notification of the Inspection on 14 November 2012 and on site activity will begin 4 March 2013. The report provided detailed information on the inspection process, and the arrangements being put in place to prepare for the inspection, including proposed briefing sessions.
Noted.
11. Chair Reports
Submitted reports from the Chairs of the (a) Safer North Ayrshire Partnership; (b) Community Engagement Reference Group; (c) Community Health Partnership; (d) Economic Development and Regeneration Board; and (e) Integrated Children Services.
Noted.
8 52 12. SOA 2012-13: Quarter 2 Report
Submitted report by Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, North Ayrshire Council, on progress made against the SOA 2012-13.
The report covered the position as at 30 September 2012. Of the 31 quarterly indicators: 19 (61%) are on target; 1 (3%) is slightly adrift of target; 1 (3%) is significantly adrift of target; and 10 (32%) are data only and do not have quarterly targets set. The indicator which is significantly adrift of target is “Number of patients waiting more than four weeks for appropriate discharge”.
The expected outcomes shown for the 27 actions in the SOA action plan indicate: 25 (93%) are complete or on target (i.e. expected to be completed in line with the original plan); and 2 (7%) are slightly adrift of target. No actions were significantly adrift.
The report provided details of those actions which were slightly adrift of target.
Noted.
13. Date of Next Meeting
Thursday 14 March 2013 at 10.30 a.m.
Meeting ended at 11.55 a.m.
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