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WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Minutes: The
Chair welcomed everyone and outlined the procedure for the meeting. Apologies
for absence were intimated on behalf of: Iain
Hutchison, Police Scotland; Fergus
Murray, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council; Emma
Clark, Wild About ߣsirÊÓƵ; Dr
Lynda Mitchell, ALIenergy; Susan
MacRae, Skills Development Scotland; Ali
Martin, MECCOP; Seonaid
Cameron, ߣsirÊÓƵ Housing Community Association Ltd; Gordon
Boyle, Scottish Fire and Rescue; Theresa
Bain, University of Highland and Islands, ߣsirÊÓƵ; and Judith
Hawcroft, North ߣsirÊÓƵ Carers Catriona
Petit, New Hope Kitchen |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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MINUTES |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group 17 August 2022 PDF 328 KB Minutes: The
minutes of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group meeting
held on Wednesday, 17 August 2022 were approved as a correct record. |
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OBAN, LORN AND THE ISLES AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP - GOVERNANCE PDF 200 KB Report by Committee Manager Minutes: The
group gave consideration to a report which sought the appointment of Ryan MacIntyre, Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, (MYSP)
to its membership and the appointment to the position of Vice-Chair for the
Oban, Lorn & The Isles Area Community Planning Group. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group: 1.
agreed to include Ryan MacIntyre MSYP to the membership of the Group; 2.
noted that the membership in its
entirety, and the Terms of Reference would be considered at the next meeting;
and 3.
appointed Ryan Macintyre MSYP as
Vice Chair. The Group agreed to a variation
in the order of business to facilitate partner attendance, these minutes
reflect the order that items were considered. |
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Community Focus Update from Aideen Shields from Isle of Kerrera Trust Minutes: Update from Isle of Kerrera Development Trust Aideen
Shields gave a presentation on the projects that the Isle of Kerrera
Development Trust are involved with. Aideen advised that the Development Trust
have made tremendous progress with key projects recently with Islanders being
delighted at the completion of the north/south road, which enables residents to
safely access the lifeline ferry. Aideen
advised that a funding package has recently been secured to commence on
the final phase of renovation to the Old School, due to open as a
community hub in summer 2023. The Development Trust are aspiring to undertake
further projects such as:
Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community
Planning Group commended the work being undertaken by the Isle of Kerrera
Development Trust and noted the information provided. |
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PARTNERS UPDATE |
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Update PDF 339 KB Minutes: The Group considered a report highlighting the
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) FQ2 review of local performance
across Oban, Lorn and the Isles for the period 2022-23. The report included
information on the local firefighter training plan, incidents during this time
period and recent community engagement activities.Ìý It has also been a busy period with bonfires
and fireworks, advice has been given to local communities and schools. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue, submitted) |
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Third Sector Interface - ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Community Directory PDF 242 KB Minutes: The
group gave consideration to a written update which has been provided by Petra
Pearce of ߣsirÊÓƵ Third Sector Interface. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and
noted the information provided. (Reference:
Report by ߣsirÊÓƵ TSI, submitted) |
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ߣsirÊÓƵ & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Update PDF 322 KB Minutes: The
Group considered a public health update from Samantha Campbell, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute
Health and Social Care Partnership. The update highlighted information on the
Public Health Team Annual Report for 2021-22 and the Mid Strategy Living Well
Report for 2019-21. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Health Improvement Lead, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership,
submitted) |
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Oban Access Panel - Braille labelling statutorily introduced onto foodstuffs PDF 369 KB Minutes: Jim
Tolmie introduced the campaign of getting basic braille onto the labels of foodstuffs
on behalf of the Oban and District Access Panel. Jim advised that a flyer has
been produced to highlight the campaign and that they have been working with
Disability Quality Scotland and Sight Scotland. While support has been given by
Holyrood to this initiative the labelling of foodstuffs must go to the Food
Standards Agency in Aberdeen for agreement. Marie
Harrower explained to the group how difficult it is for poor sighted and
non-sighted people to access the correct foodstuffs.Ìý Although most items have a QR Code they can
be difficult to find and you also need equipment, where it would be easier if
braille was added to the label of foodstuff.Ìý
Marie advised that a national supermarket has already added braille to
their own brand products which is excellent,Ìý
the campaign has moved quickly over the past year and the more people
that are aware of it the better. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Group noted, considered and commended the update. (Reference, Promotional Flyer presented by Oban Access Panel, submitted) |
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Oban Community Harbour Development Association (OCHDA) PDF 97 KB Minutes: Robert
Kincaid gave a brief update on the work being undertaken by the Oban Community
Harbour Development Association. Robert advised that the Council were soon to
submit a second Draft of the Harbour Order to the Scottish Government for consideration
and that the Management Group still has issues concerning the consultation that
had been undertaken.Ìý Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group noted and considered the update. (Reference:
Report by Oban Community Harbour Development Association, submitted) |
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Islands Living Well Network Update (Mull and Iona, Tiree, Coll and Colonsay) PDF 350 KB Minutes: The
Group considered an update from the Islands Living Well Network presented by
Carol Flett. Carol advised that Kirsty McLuckie was
leaving her post at the Oban Youth Café and her role as the Coordinator for
Oban and Lorn Living Well Network and that she would be covering the Oban area
for the time being. Carol advised that the Network had taken out adverts in
local newspapers advertising their services.Ìý
Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Group considered and noted the report. (Reference. Report by Islands Living Well Network, submitted) |
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ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau Update PDF 476 KB Minutes: Jen
Broadhurst advised that the Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer Adviser Training Programme
recommenced in September, and they now have 5 new volunteers progressing well
at this time, these trainees will start to provide advice in the spring once they
have completed their training. The CAB have secured extra funding to support
households across the area to access energy advice.Ìý Individuals can now access advice and support
with the Money Talk Team through a dedicated website where they
can look at options of how to maximize their household income. The date of the
AGM has changed to 9th December at the Helensburgh Community Hub. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Group considered and noted the report. (Reference: Report by ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Citizen Advice Bureau, submitted) |
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Police Scotland Update PDF 288 KB Minutes: PC
Laura Evans had technical difficulties so was unable to give an overview of the
written report which she had submitted. ÌýThe report within the agenda pack highlights
the Dementia Safeguarding Tag, which is due to be launched in November 2022
with support from Alzheimer Scotland.Ìý
The aim of the project is to provide everyone living with Dementia a
Safeguarding Tag, which is a small discreet device that can be attached to a
bag or in a purse.Ìý The Tag can be tapped
against any smartphone, which will then flag up the name of the person and who
to contact if they are in need of assistance. Promotional flyers, information
of how to get a tag and liaising with local shops and supermarkets will be
cascaded in due course. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Police Scotland, submitted) |
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Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Update PDF 537 KB Minutes: The
group gave consideration to a written update which was provided by the
Department of Work and Pensions. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and
noted the information provided. (Reference:
Report by Department of Work and Pensions, submitted) |
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Opportunity for verbal updates by Community Planning Partners Minutes: Crossroads ߣsirÊÓƵ
Update Joan
Best gave a verbal update advising that Crossroads are now supporting 67 unpaid
carers, which include 4 on Seil, 8 on Mull and 1 in Appin, with referrals
rising exponentially.Ìý Crossroads have
now moved into their new office in Gibralter Street,
Oban with the official opening date set for the 25th November on
their 20th Anniversary. Live ߣsirÊÓƵ Community
Learning Update Rhona
Grant advised that Brian Smith was no longer working with Youth ߣsirÊÓƵ and
that a recruitment exercise was currently underway to fill this post.Ìý Rhona reported that the service has been busy
with Adult Learning events moving from a Monday to a Thursday within the Oban
Library with taster sessions taking place offering a selection of craft
classes.Ìý |
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Climate Change |
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CPP Climate Change Working Group Highlight Report PDF 238 KB Minutes: Consideration
was given to a report which highlighted the ongoing work of the Climate Change
Working Group. The report outlined the proposal to produce a strategic Action
Plan as a means to address the climate emergency in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute; the development
of governance arrangements and structures to support the Climate Change Project
Officer post. Information was also provided on the funding options for the
project. ÌýDecision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
update. Ìý (Reference:
Report by Stan Phillips, Chair of the Climate Change Working Group, submitted) |
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ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Regional Engagement Co-ordinator for Scottish Communities Climate Action Network Minutes: Marie advised that the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network
(SCANN) is a volunteer-led network with membership open to any community group
across Scotland that is taking action on the climate crisis and to any
organisation that is involved with or supports such community-led action. Marie added that funding has been secured for the next 10 years to
develop networks and a Community Hub that will facilitate community groups
coming together to share experiences to tackle climate change. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
update.Ìý |
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Minutes: The
Group considered an update by Laura Bennitt from Time
for Change ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute. Laura advised that Time for Change is a group of
residents who are campaigning to raise awareness of climate change. Laura
highlighted that as a group they are increasingly concerned with the need to
build resilience in all areas and communities in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute. They are
working with civil contingencies to identify areas and organise reliance plans.Ìý Robert from Scottish Fire and Rescue advised
that the Fire Service could assist with the resilience plans. Laura
added that recently the some of the elected members of the Council had
undertaken Climate Change Literacy training. Training
is available online on 23rd/24th November and 1st
/2nd /7thÌý and 8th
December.Ìý Anyone interested should
contact Jamie.joyce@act-now.com Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Planning Group noted and considered the information
provided. (Reference:
report by Time for Change ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute, submitted) |
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Update from ߣsirÊÓƵ Community Housing Association Presentation by Michelle Mundie, Chief Executive ߣsirÊÓƵ Community Housing Association Minutes: Michelle Mundie introduced herself as ACHA’s new
chief executive and provided a verbal update highlighting some of the recent
work.Ìý It was noted that ACHA had held
their AGM in September where ACHA tenant Cathy Grant of Glendaruel was elected
as Chair of the Association.Ìý Employee
Lachlan Woods had attended the National Awards where he received the award
Energy Champion of the Year, an award that covered the whole of the UK. ACHA’s investment in new housing stock saw 10 new
units at Inveraray in June 2022, 4 units at Tarbert
to be signed off in December,Ìý 2 new
units at Millknowe which are dementia friendly to be
signed off on 4th November.Ìý
New developments will be coming on stream including at Dalintober and Port Ellen. A rent consultation is about to commence and all
tenants will be written to. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Group considered and noted the report. (Reference:
Presentation by, Michelle Mundie, Chief Executive of ACHA submitted) |
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Cber - The Socio-Economic Impact of Calmac Ferry ߣsirÊÓƵ - Phase 2 Report PDF 2 MB Report presented by Robert Beauchamp, Centre for Business & Economic Research Minutes: The
Group considered a presentation by Robert Beachaump.
It was highlighted that the Phase 2 report was a quantitative analysis of the
impacts of CalMac as a company (employment, Gross
Value Added, turnover, and employee compensation supported directly and through
the supply chain), and of impacts of service levels on island communities
(ferry users’ welfare, economic activity, employment, population), based on
Phase 1 findings, desk research, analysis, fieldwork and socio-economic
modelling.. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Robert Beauchamp, submitted) |
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COMMUNITY FOCUS |
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Dunollie Museum Castle Grounds Update PDF 57 KB Update by Emma Sutcliffe, General Manager, MacDougall
of Dunollie Preservation Trust Minutes: The
Group received an update from Emma Sutcliffe on the progress of Dunollie Museum and Castle Grounds, highlighting that over
16,000 people had visited since April 2022, some of these visitors were able to
access the first floor of Dunollie Castle following
ongoing restoration works.Ìý Phase 1 of a
project to install a handrail along the Dunollie
Castle Path to assist visitors in climbing the steep path was recently been
completed. Emma
highlighted the social impact the museum has had as well as some of the groups
on offer, such as the New Routes Health and Wellbeing Group, Threads and Yarns
Group and the Gaelic Language sessions which are
delivered online and in partnership with the Furan Gaelic Centre. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Group considered, noted and commended the report. (Reference:
Report by Emma Sutcliffe, Dunollie Museum Castle
Grounds, submitted) |
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE PDF 238 KB Report by Governance Manager Minutes: Consideration
was given to a briefing note which provided information on matters discussed
during a meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Management
Committee, held on 6 October 2022. Stuart
McLean spoke to the report and highlighted updates on topics including the Cost
of Living Crisis, The Child Poverty Action Plan and the CPP Annual Report. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community
Planning Group considered and noted the report. (Reference: Report by Shona Barton, Governance
Manager, submitted) |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING - 8 February 2023 Minutes: The
Chair thanked everyone in attendance at the meeting, and thanked all partners
for their continued proactive work in the community. The
Group noted that the next meeting of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area
Community Planning Group would take place on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 at 10am. |