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Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership Board
9 Dec 2015 - 14:00 to 16:00
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Agenda

Agenda
Notification
Committee Members
Membership
Councillors M Macmillan and M Holmes; S Black, P MacLeod, S MacDougall, M Crearie and O Reid (all Renfrewshire Council); D Leese and F MacKay (both Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership); A McNiven, Engage Renfrewshire; E Crighton, NHS; J Downie, Police Scotland; B Davidson, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce; M Gordon, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service; S Kerr, Scottish Government; P Martin, UWS; and A Cumberford, West College Scotland.
Chair
Councillor Macmillan.
Councillor Macmillan, Chair, presided.
Standard Items
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Further Information
This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. 

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Present
Councillor M Macmillan; S Black, P MacLeod, S MacDougall, and M Crearie (all Renfrewshire Council); D Leese and F MacKay (both Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership); A McNiven, Engage Renfrewshire; B Davidson, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce; M Gordon, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service; S Kerr, Scottish Government; and A Cumberford, West College Scotland.
In Attendance
J Trainer, A Scott, P Rubb, Y Farquar and C MacDonald (all Renfrewshire Council); B Grant, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce; A McKinlay, Scottish Government; and M Dunn, UWS.
Valediction
On behalf of the Board, Councillor Macmillan extended his thanks to Bob Davidson, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce for the significant contribution he had made to the Community Planning process and for the advice and assistance he had provided and wished him well for the future. These sentiments were echoed by all members present.
Items Of Business
Apologies
Apologies from members.
Councillor Holmes; A Russell, Renfrewshire Council; P Martin, UWS; and E Crighton, NHS.
Declarations of Interest
Members are asked to declare an interest in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest.
Minute of meeting held on 23 September, 2015.
1
There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Community Planning Partnership Board held on 23 September, 2015.

DECIDED:  That the Minute be noted.
Report by D Amos, Head of Policy & Commissioning, Renfrewshire Council.
2
There was submitted a report by D Amos, Head of Policy and Commissioning, Chief Executive's Service, Renfrewshire Council relative to revisions to the Single Outcome Agreement/Local Improvement Plan.

The report advised that the Community Planning Partnership Board (CPP) had agreed at its meeting on 24 June, 2015 that each Thematic Board would review and agree the relevant sections of the Single Outcome Agreement and present a revised Single Outcome Agreement to the Board in December 2015. These were detailed at section four within the report, however, the report intimated that some revisions to the SOA were previously approved in the SOA Year 1 Progress Report that was presented to the CPP Board on 4 February, 2015.

It was noted that in preparation for the implementation of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, the amended SOA would be known as Renfrewshire’s Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP).

The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act, which received Royal Assent in July 2015, would help to empower community bodies through the ownership or control of land and buildings, and strengthen their voices in decisions about public services. There were 11 parts/topics covered by the Act. The report highlighted that Part 2 of the Act placed CPPs on a statutory footing and imposed duties on them around the planning and delivery of local outcomes and the involvement of community bodies at all stages of community planning. Tackling inequalities would be a specific focus and CPPs would have to produce “locality plans” at a more local level for areas experiencing particular disadvantage. The report highlighted specific requirements for CPPs and it was expected that the Scottish Government would produce guidance on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act and engage with stakeholders on this. Implementation was expected to be within 12 months of Royal Assent.

DECIDED:   That the revisions to Renfrewshire’s Single Outcome Agreement/Local Outcome Improvement Plan as detailed within the report be agreed.
Report by D Amos, Head of Policy & Commissioning, Renfrewshire Council.
3
There was submitted a report by D Amos, Head of Policy and Commissioning, Chief Executive's Service, Renfrewshire Council, relative to progress made against three impact measures which had an adverse variance of greater than 10% (red alert) which had been reported at the Community Planning Partnership Board meeting on 24 June, 2015:- 

- increase the percentage of looked after young people in positive destinations;

- increase the vehicle fleet utilising alternative fuels such as electricity; and

- increase the number of registered volunteers who have been placed.

The appendix detailed progress to date and future milestones for each of the impact measures.

After further discussion it was agreed that the Board would receive regular updates on each of the impact measures outlined within the report.  

DECIDED

(a)  That it be agreed that the Board would receive regular updates on each of the impact measures as outlined within the report; and 

(b)  That the report be noted.
Verbal report by D Amos, Head of Policy & Commissioning, Renfrewshire Council.
4
A verbal report was given by D Amos, Head of Policy and Commissioning, Chief Executive's Service, Renfrewshire Council, relative to a review of Community Planning working arrangements.

He advised that the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 placed Community Planning Partnerships on a statutory footing and imposed duties on them around the planning and delivery of local outcomes, and the involvement of community bodies at all stages of community planning.  He intimated that he would shortly be contacting Community Planning Partnership Members in order to develop a cohesive participation strategy and to maximise the advantages and opportunities the new Act would bring.

DECIDED

(a)  That it be noted that contact would be made with CPP Members in order to develop a cohesive participation strategy and to maximise the advantages and opportunities the new Act would bring; and

(b)  That the verbal update be noted.
Presentation by D Leese, Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership.
5
The Chief Officer for Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership presented a ‘spotlight’ on the activities of the Community Care, Health & Wellbeing Thematic Board. Reference was made during the presentation to the Vision of the Board; progress of the SOA and the key priorities; the integration of the Renfrewshire Community Health & Social Care Partnership; the substructure of the Community Care, Health & Wellbeing Thematic Board; the community infrastructure proposals; information relating to studies and key findings; the success of recent events and campaigns; and future actions.

Councillor McMillan advised that all the Community Care, Health & Wellbeing partners were working hard to educate and communicate with the people of Renfrewshire to enable them to make informed choices and to aid early intervention.  He intimated that the Thematic Board was very active and had good partnership working.

DECIDED: That the information provided be noted.
Report by P MacLeod, Director of Children's Services, Renfrewshire Council.
6
A report was submitted by P MacLeod, Director of Children's Services, Renfrewshire Council, relative to an update on the Renfrewshire Community Justice Transitions Plan 2016/17.

The report advised that community justice partners were required to prepare and submit a transition plan to the Scottish Government by the end of January 2016 covering the shadow year. In consultation with the Community Justice Steering Group the Renfrewshire Community Justice Transition Plan 2016/17 had been developed and was detailed within the Appendix.

DECIDED:   That the Renfrewshire Community Justice Transitions Plan 2016/17 as detailed within the Appendix be agreed.
Report by D Amos, Head of Policy & Commissioning, Renfrewshire Council.
7
A report was submitted by P Rub, Data Analytics & Research, Chief Executive's Service, Renfrewshire Council relative to the initial vision for the Partnership to create an open data portal about Renfrewshire to comply with the Scottish Government's "Open Data" strategy.

The report advised that the council was taking a lead role complying with the Scottish Government's ‘Open Data’ strategy and was being developed to demonstrate the commitment by the council and its Community Planning Partners in making their data open to everyone. The strategy was attached as an appendix to the report and was the first edition of what was to be an evolving strategy which would explain why and how the council and partners would deliver their open data in a convenient and easy to access manner with the aim to increase the discoverability of data about Renfrewshire, its people, services, businesses, environment and economy.

DECIDED

(a)  That the draft initial open data strategy be approved;
 
(b)  That it be noted that an invitation had been extended to all Members of the Board to attend an ‘Open Data Enlightenment’ event to be held early in 2016;

(c)  That it be agreed that Members participate in a Renfrewshire wide network of open data advocated to support and advise on the vision and the creation, implementation and ongoing maintenance of an open data portal;

(d)  That it be agreed that the Board provide suitable resources associated with the creation, hosting and maintenance of an open data portal, and

(e)  That it be agreed that the Board provide and consume Renfrewshire open data sets.
Presentation by S Kerr, Location Director, Scottish Government and A McKinlay, Head of Community Planning and Empowerment Unit, Scottish Government.
8
A presentation was given by A McKinlay, Head of Community Planning and Empowerment Unit, Scottish Government relative to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.
 
The presentation outlined the legal framework and gave a brief overview of the Act; highlighted community ownership and participation; and summarised the outcomes and inequality.

DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
For Noting
9
There were submitted and noted the draft Minutes of meetings of the following Thematic Boards:-

(a)  Greener Renfrewshire Thematic Board held on 9 November, 2015.
 
(b)  Jobs & the Economy Thematic Board held on 16 November, 2015.

(c)  Joint Meeting of Jobs & the Economy and Children & young People Thematic Board held on 17 November, 2015.

(d)  Children & Young People Thematic Board held on 17 November, 2015.

(e)  Renfrewshire Forum for Empowering Communities Thematic Board held on 17 November, 2015.

(f) Community Care, Health and Wellbeing Thematic Board held on 19 November, 2015.
Minute of meeting held on 9 November, 2015.
Minute of meeting held on 16 November, 2015.
Minute of meeting held on 17 November, 2015.
Minute of meeting held on 17 November, 2015.

Declarations of Interests

Member NameItem Ref.DetailsNature of DeclarationAction
No declarations of interest have been entered for this meeting.

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