Venue: TEAMS
Contact: Stuart Mclean, Committee Manager - 01436 658717
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WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone
to the meeting. Apologies were intimated on
behalf of:- Ryan MacIntyre,
Member of Scottish Youth Parliament Michelle Mundie, Chief
Executive ACHA Fergus Murray, Development
and Economic Growth, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council PC Laura Evans, Police
Scotland Inspector Lee Page, Police
Scotland Ronnie Kelly, Department of
Work and Pensions Andrew Spence, BIDS4Oban Carol Flett, Living Well
Network (Mull, Coll and Tiree) Councillor Jim Lynch, ߣsirÊÓƵ
and Bute Council |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Oban Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group Minutes of meeting 9 November 2022. Minutes: The
minutes of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group meeting
held on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 were approved as a correct record. |
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Governance |
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Area Community Planning Group Governance Arrangements PDF 216 KB Report by Committee Manager, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council Additional documents:
Minutes: The Group considered a report which asked Members
to review the updated Terms of Reference for the Group, the membership of the
Group and the planned future meeting dates until May 2024. It was noted that any other suggestions for new organisations
to join the Group could be submitted to Stuart McLean by email following the
meeting. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group: 1.
considered and adopted the Terms
of Reference submitted at Appendix 1 of the report and to agree that they would
be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure their ongoing currency and appropriateness
for the work of the Area CPG as it developed over time; 2.
consider and agree the membership
of the group at Appendix 2 off the report and agree the membership of the group
would be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure currency and appropriateness for
the work of the group as it developed over time; and 3.
Noted the dates for future meetings
of Wednesday 10 May 2023, Wednesday 16 August 2023, Wednesday 8 November 2023, Wednesday
7 February and Wednesday 8 May 2024. (Reference:
Report by Committee Manager, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council, dated 8 February 2023,
submitted) |
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Appointment of Chair to the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group PDF 115 KB Report by Committee Manager, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council Minutes: The Group considered a report providing information
relating to the appointment of a Chair of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area
Community Planning Group and outlining the expected time commitment and
information about the role. Kevin Champion, current Chair,Ìý advised that he would be moving from the area
during the summer of 2023 and volunteered to continue as Chair for the next
meeting in May. It was noted that Community Councillors, within the
locality could hold the position of Chair and should be advised accordingly. ÌýThere were no other nominations for the
position of Chair during the meeting.ÌýÌýÌý Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles
Area Community Planning Group agreed 1. Kevin Champion be re-appointed as Chair for next
meeting. (Reference: Report by Committee Manager, ߣsirÊÓƵ and
Bute Council, dated 8 February 2023, submitted) |
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PARTNER UPDATE |
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Scottish Fire & Rescue PDF 351 KB Minutes: The Group considered a report
highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) FQ3 review of local
performance across Oban, Lorn and the Isles for the period 2022-23. The report also included information on the ߣsirÊÓƵ’ new Policy
covering Unwanted Fire Alarm Signals which will go live from May 2023, where
fire alarm signals received must be backed up with a phone call or the service
will not attend. The report included information on the local firefighter
training plan, incidents during this time period and recent community
engagement activities. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community
Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service, submitted) |
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Minutes: Consideration was given to an update by Sergeant
Matthew Shaw, who advised that the Policing Framework within the Mid ߣsirÊÓƵ,
Kintyre and the Islands and Oban, Lorn and the Isles had changed, with more emphasis
on Community Focus. The update also included information on the ‘Not At Home Protocol’ which launched locally on the 9th of January 2023; The Distress Brief Intervention which is being rolled out throughout ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute; the ‘Rural Watch Scotland’ extension of the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland movement; 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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Minutes: The
Group gave consideration to a report which provided an update on ongoing
wellbeing and prevention activity overseen and delivered by the HSCP Public
Health Team in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute. The report provided information on the launch
of year 4 of the Living Well (Self-Management) community capacity building fund;
the Community Link Working service which is commissioned by ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute
HSCP and delivered by the Third Sector and the launch of a new website which
contains information about the Living Well Strategy and the wider health
improvement work. The website can be assessed at . Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute HSCP - Public Health, submitted) |
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Living Well Network PDF 263 KB Minutes: The
Group gave consideration to a written report from the Living Well Network. As
no-one was in attendance from the Living Well Network, the Committee Manager
advised that he would relay any questions back to them with regards to the
report. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Living Well Network, submitted) |
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Community Learning ߣsirÊÓƵ - Live ߣsirÊÓƵ PDF 236 KB Minutes: The
Group considered a report from Community Learning ߣsirÊÓƵ, where Maureen Evans
highlighted that the Community Learning ߣsirÊÓƵ is in a state of transition at
the moment with a new Team Leader, Wendy Reid, recently being appointed. Maureen
advised that there are ÌýYouth and Adult work
support drop in sessions at Oban Library on Mondays from 10am -12pm to assist
people with job applications and CVs and that this service may be extended to
include an afternoon session. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Community Learning ߣsirÊÓƵ, Live ߣsirÊÓƵ, submitted) |
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Oban Community Harbour Development Association PDF 84 KB Minutes: The
Group gave consideration to a report from Oban Community Harbour Development
Authority (OCHDA), Ìýhighlighting that ߣsirÊÓƵ
and Bute Council had submitted the Harbour Revision Order to Transport Scotland
with further information expected to be shared at the next Harbour Board,
scheduled for 2nd March.Ìý Mr
Kincaid advised that OCHDA would welcome greater local influence over the Port. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Oban Community Harbour Development Association, submitted) |
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Department of Works and Pensions PDF 445 KB Minutes: Consideration
was given to an update from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), which
provided information on the number of claimants for Universal Credit and legacy
benefits.Ìý Further information was
provided in relation to a number of targeted packages of support for the most
vulnerable which included the benefit uprating; the new cost of living
payments; the benefit cap rise and employment and support allowance.Ìý As no-one was in attendance from DWP, the
committee Manager advised that he would relay any questions back to them with
regard to the report. 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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ߣsirÊÓƵ & Bute Citizens Advice Bureau PDF 233 KB Minutes: Consideration was given to a
report which provided an update in relation to current work streams of the
Citizen’s Advice Bureau within ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute.Ìý
The report included information on the ongoing rise in the number of clients
seeking support with the energy costs as the cost of living crisis continues
and the additional supports available in the forms of grants available within
the ; Oban, Lorn and the Isles area. The report also highlighted the
recruitment campaign about to begin for the spring cohort of volunteer trainee
advisers and the the annual consultation exercise with partner organisations in
order to review the work of the bureau.Ìý
Partners noted that they could participate in the consultation which
could be found at:
Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Citizens Advice, submitted) |
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Community Contacts - Carr Gomm PDF 309 KB Minutes: The
Group gave consideration to a written report from Community Contacts – Carr Gomm. As no-one was in
attendance from Carr Gomm
the Committee Manager advised that he would relay any questions back to them
with regards to the report. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Community Contacts, Carr Gomm submitted) |
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North ߣsirÊÓƵ Carers Centre PDF 105 KB Minutes: The
Group gave consideration to a report from North ߣsirÊÓƵ Carers Centre
highlighting the increase in demand for their services, with 29 new adult
carers and 15 new young carers being registered since the last meeting. The Health
and Social Care Partnership Ìýhave awarded
funding to support a pilot which will
enable the Carers Centre to put in place regular home-help type preventative
supports for carers, to reduce the risk of them reaching crisis point. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by North ߣsirÊÓƵ Carers Centre, submitted) |
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ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute TSI PDF 348 KB Minutes: The Group gave consideration to
a written update by ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute TSI which included information on the
ߣsirÊÓƵ & Bute Community Directory’s Self Service Function which will allow
organisations to update and maintain their listing themselves; useful resources
and warm spaces information in relation to the Cost of Living Crisis; the TSI Inveraray Hub which is being offered as a warm space for
Organisations; fully funded distance learning qualifications with Skills
Network training and All our Children Network and the TSI Social Enterprise
Network meetings on the 14th and 15th of February 2023. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute TSI, submitted) |
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Opportunity for verbal updates by Community Planning Partners Minutes: Joan Best, Crossroads Joan Best advised that
Crossroads are settling in to their new premises at Gibralter
Street, with lots of people visiting.Ìý
The official open day was held to coincide with their 20th
Anniversary at the end of November, which was well attended. Joan reported that
Crossroads continue to support 64 carers and have received referrals from Cuan, Luing and Seil and that a Bucksfizz
and Bacon morning was held for unpaid carers.Ìý
Catriona Petit, New Hope
Kitchen Catriona Petit reported that
there has been an increased demand on the service with a number of activities
going on.Ìý Catriona advised that she is
also on the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Forum, which has facilitated Ìýmore trauma support working in partnership
with Carr Gomm, who have
moved in to an adjacent premises. New Hope Kitchen have also formed working
relationships with Atlantis Leisure, ALIenergy, Youth
Cafe and Winter warmer spaces. Susan MacRae, Skills
Development Scotland Susan
McCrae of Skills Development Scotland provided the Group with a verbal update
on the ongoing work of the service. She highlighted the work ongoing with
senior pupils within the schools and with students entering the senior years,
specifically advice regarding the subject choices. ÌýSusan also provided information on the current
Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) situation. |
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Climate Change |
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Report by Chair of Climate Change Working Group PDF 125 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.
It was highlighted that they are actively pursuing the recruitment of a Project
Manager to start this Action Plan work and hope to have someone in post before
the end of the financial year. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
update.Ìý (Reference:
Report by Chair of the Climate Change Working Group, dated 20 January 2023 submitted) |
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Home Energy Efficiency Presentation by Jackie Westerman, Project Officer of Home Energy Efficiency Project (HEEPs) Minutes: Jackie
Westerman, Home Energy Efficiency Project Officer for ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council
provided the Group with a verbal presentation on Home Energy Efficiency and the
funds available to people within ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute. Jackie highlighted that the
premise of the Energy Efficient Scotland Scheme is to reduce carbon emissions
to contribute to the Scottish Governments aim to have 0% emissions by 2040,
adding that fuel poverty has been an important aspect of her work. Jackie
reported that the Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Scheme is available to
home owners or private rented tenants with grant amounts dependent on property
type and personal circumstances, with awards starting at £8,500 for a flat and
a maximum of £13,500 for a detached property. Jackie highlighted that from
July 2022 until now, £1.12million has been spent in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute and that
more than 140 households in ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute have been insulated in this year’s
programme. Decision The Oban,
Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference: Verbal report by Jackie Westerman, Home Energy Efficiency Project Officer, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council) |
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ALIenergy Presentation by Dr Lynda Mitchell, Manager ALIenergy Minutes: An update was considered by the group from Rachel McNicol from ALIenergy on the affordable warmth services provided.Ìý The update included information on what they are working on including Affordable Warmth, Education and Local Energy Projects.Ìý The update also included information on fuel poverty around Scotland with communities with ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute being rated as one of the most at risk.Ìý It was also highlighted that the majority of households across North West Scotland are now likely to be suffering with fuel poverty or will in the near future.Ìý It was also highlighted that oil is not a problem as it is considerably cheaper that electric heating. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the presentation. (Reference: Presentation by Rachel McNicol, ALIenergy) |
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Forestry and Land Scotland Presentation by Robbie Layden Minutes: The
Group gave consideration to a reportÌý
from Robbie Layden, which highlighted the
ongoing workstreams of Forestry and Land Scotland
within the Oban, Lorn and the Isles (OLI) locality.Ìý Information on Land Management Plans;
Renewable Energy plans;Ìý the ongoing
peatland restoration programme; removal of Larch Trees infected by disease;
proposals to introduce car parking charges to a number of sites within the locality
with the busiest sites being charged £3 per day or £1 per hour was highlighted. Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles considered and noted the report. (Ref.
Presentation by Robbie Layden, Forestry and Land
Scotland) |
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COMMUNITY FOCUS |
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Sustaining Choices - Active Travel Plan Oban PDF 2 MB Report by Isla McCulloch, Sustaining Choices Minutes: Isla McCulloch, a trustee with Adventure Oban, advised that they work in Ìýpartnership with Sustaining Choices.Ìý Isla delivered a presentation on the Active Travel Plan for Oban and highlighted the key actions proposed in Oba: Safer such as Safer Cycle Routes to Schools, Improvement on signage and lighting for active travel routes, ensuring pavements meet the needs of people with additional access needs, maintenance of the general appearance of Oban’s greenspace, pavements and shop fronts. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning group considered and noted the Presentation. (Presentation by Isla McCulloch, Adventure Oban, Sustaining Choices) |
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COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE PDF 223 KB Report by Committee Manager Minutes: Consideration was given to a report which provided information on
matters discussed during a meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP)
Management Committee, held on 7 December 2022. The Committee Manager outlined a
number of key highlights from the meeting, with it being noted that the closing
date for the consultation survey being conducted by the MSYP’s had been
extended until 14 February 2023.Ìý Partners
were encouraged to take part in the consultation, which can be found at:-
tinyurl.com/3yf3xe8Ìý Decision The
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
report. (Reference:
Report by Committee Manager, ߣsirÊÓƵ and Bute Council, dated 7 February 2023,
submitted) |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING - 10 May 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 Ìýand the Isles Area Community Planning Group
would take place on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 10am. |