Dr A Van Der Lee gave an update. She indicated that Dr Stuart Sutton was the new Clinical Director for Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership and that the post had a lead responsibility for clinical governance, providing leadership and support for GPs and other NHS contractors working within Renfrewshire.

A new logo had been produced for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership which would be rolled out in the coming months.

She advised that there were continuing issues with regard to budget considerations and that discussions were ongoing. She indicated that it was important to be aware that no altertions could be implemented within services without the agreement of the Integration Joint Board. She also advised that the Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership would meet with GPs to discuss the implications for primary care services.

Dr Van Der Lee responded to questions from members of the Local Area Committee (LAC)  on the information provided, particularly with regard to progress in terms of Bishopton Health Centre.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Community Resources providing a progress update on Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership activities carried out in the Houston, Crosslee, Linwood, Riverside & Erskine LAC area during the period 1 October to 31 December 2016.  

The report provided information on community safety statistics; environmental enforcement and improvement activities; protecting vulnerable residents; building safer communities; diversionary activities; and a spotlight on adult protection. 

The Committee Services Officer advised that no issues had been submitted for consideration.  The Depute Convener invited those present to raise any relevant issues.

(i)         Dargavel

B Stewart, Bishopton Community Council referred to the redevelopment of the former Royal Ordinance Factory site at Dargavel and indicated that at a recent meeting in the village concern had been expressed in relation to the Council’s preferred option for the site and the effect on the local roads infrastructure.

The Depute Convener indicated that he had been advised that the relevant slip roads would be installed and that he had been given no indication that there had been any delays in this regard.

The elected members present advised the meeting that since the proposals may eventually be submitted to the Council for determination, they were not in a position to comment further at this time.

DECIDED:    That the information be noted

(ii)        Litter Clean-up

The issue of litter was raised and various problem areas highlighted including lack of street cleaners; dog waste bags being hung on bushes; litter from the A737; and open top bins being an attraction to wildlife.

The Depute Convener advised that the issue was regularly referred to at school assemblies to raise awareness among school pupils.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Development and Housing Services relative to an update on Paisley’s bid to become UK City of Culture in 2021 and the key dates for the bidding process during 2017.

The Partnerships Planning and Development Manager gave a presentation relative to the Community Planning Partnership development of a Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP), locality plans and LAC review.

It was noted that engagement with communities on development of the LOIP/locality plans would take place in February/March and May/June 2017. The LOIP and locality plans would require to be signed off by September 2017 prior to publication by 1 October 2017 and proposals for the LAC review would be developed by October 2017.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the Houston, Crosslee, Linwood, Riverside & Erskine LAC budget for 2016/17.

The report advised that at the meeting of this LAC in May 2016, an award of £1,000 was awarded to Bishopton Scout Group to underwrite the cost of their annual firework display. The Scout Group had successfully self-funded and the £1,000 had been returned to the Youth Challenge Fund budget for redistribution.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to an application for local area committee funding from Erskine Music and Media for £1.000 towards the cost of advanced film and photography workshops for young people.

The Convener sought clarification on whether the application fell within the criteria for Youth Challenge Funding and proposed that the application be granted subject to officers confirming that the grant met the criteria for the youth challenge fund.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the date of the first meeting of this LAC in the new financial year following the local government elections being held on 4 May 2017.  The report proposed that the next meeting of this LAC be held on 14 June 2017 and this was agreed.