Councillor McEwan, Depute Convener, presided. 

J Young, Friends of Renfrew; M Henderson, Renfrew YMCA; D Hoey, Renfrew Burgh Band; A Philpot, RVIF; and M Alam and J Kennedy (Scottish Youth Parliament).

Inspector Wright, Police Scotland.

C Dalrymple, Regulatory & Enforcement Manager, M Hendry, Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership Hub Manager and K Anderson, Amenity Services Manager - Waste (all Community Resources); F Carlin, Head of Planning & Development (Development & Housing Services) (Lead Officer); and D Low, Senior Committee Services Officer (LACs) and C MacDonald, Senior Committee Services Officer (both Finance & Resources).

Councillor Hughes having declared an interest in the following item of business remained in the meeting.

Councillor McEwan having declared an interest in the following item of business remained in the meeting.

Councillors Shaw and Paterson.

Councillor Hughes declared a non-financial interest in Item 6 of the agenda in relation to application for grant funding by Renfrewshire Leisure Active Schools and Renfrewshire Access Panel as she was a Member of the Board for Renfrewshire Access Panel and the Renfrewshire Leisure Board of Directors and indicated that it was her intention to remain in the meeting and take part in any discussion and voting thereon.

Councillor McEwan declared a non-financial interest in Item 6 of the agenda in relation to an application for grant funding by PACE as a relative was a service user and indicated her intention to remain in the meeting and take part in any discussion and voting thereon.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Community Resources providing a progress update on activities of the Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership carried out in the Renfrew and Gallowhill LAC area during the period 1 January to 31 March 2017.   

The report provided information on Renfrew and Gallowhill community safety statistics; environmental enforcement and improvement activities; protecting vulnerable residents; building safer communities; and a spotlight on the work of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership.

DECIDED:  That the report be noted.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Community Resources relative to the continued development of the Street Stuff Programme and seeking an award of £5,000 for 2017/18 to contribute towards the costs of additional activity sessions within the LAC area including  attendance at local gala days and fetes. 

The report intimated that Street Stuff had been delivering activities in Renfrewshire since 2009, during which they had contributed to a sustained reduction in reported youth disorder and anti-social behaviour.  Over the last few years the LAC had been keen to consider funding additional activities within their area which would allow additional sessions to be programmed within communities that were not identified at a Renfrewshire level as areas that had a particular problem with anti-social behaviour or children living in poverty.  Given the scale of the core programme it was proposed that a contribution of £5,000 per LAC area be considered, which was similar to the contribution in previous years.  This funding would contribute to the costs of delivery of up to two activity sessions per week within the LAC area, through the peak summer, autumn and spring months, as well as attendance at local gala days and fetes. 

DECIDED:

(a) That the continued development of the Street Stuff Programme as detailed in the report be noted; and

(b) That £5,000 be awarded to the Street Stuff Programme for 2017/18 to contribute towards the costs of additional activity sessions within the LAC area including attendance at local gala days and fetes.

The Senior Committee Services Officer (LACs) advised that no questions had been submitted for consideration at the Open Session.

DECIDED: That it be noted that no questions had been submitted for consideration at the Open Session.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the Renfrew and Gallowhill LAC budget for 2017/18, totalling £165,193 and consisting of £71,994 General Grant Fund, £67,360 Renfrew Common Good Fund, £2,000 Paisley Common Good Fund and £23,839 Youth Challenge Fund. The appendix to the report detailed the expenditure committed by the LAC in 2016/17. 

DECIDED: That the report be noted.

There was submitted a report by the Town Centre Project Manager, Development & Housing Services relative to a request for match funding of £10,000 to enhance Renfrew Gala Week by providing free activities including a Renfrew on film evening, a Ceilidh, inflatables, face painting and come and try sessions.  It was anticipated that that the additional activities would attract a greater number of spectators and positively promote Renfrew Town.

DECIDED:  That the request for match funding of £10,000 to enhance the visitor and local business community’s experience at the Renfrew Gala Week be agreed.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to applications received for local area committee funding.

DECIDED: That the applications for funding be determined as follows:-

Single Area

Renfrew Accordion and Fiddle Club - Assistance towards hall let costs – Awarded £560

Cairn Heights - ‘Come Dine with me’ intergenerational programme - Awarded £1,000

Forever Young-Singing through the ages - Awarded £6,500

Renfrew YMCA SCIO - Activities for young people in Renfrew - Awarded £11,351

Renfrew Care Home Activity Group - Creation of a Salon within the care home - Awarded £6,677.60

Renfrew Cricket Club - Primary school cricket project - Awarded £2,900

Gallowhill Senior Citizens Bowling Club - New indoor bowling carpets to fit rolling machine - Awarded £2,090

Renfrewshire Leisure – Active Schools - Lunch and after school clubs - Awarded £9,763

Multi Area

Cornerstone Drop-in-Drop-in programme running costs - Awarded £375 

RAMH – No Substitute for Life - Suicide awareness event - Awarded £376 

Oakshaw Trinity Friendly Hour - Hire of minibus to transport members to meetings - Awarded £400 

Braehead Junior Ice Hockey Club - Assist with cost of ice hire twice a week - Awarded £689 

Greensyde Carers - Tracksuits for members training with Milldale Athletics team - Awarded £96

The Wynd Centre - Provision of youth counselling services - Awarded £1,200

The Wynd Centre - Provision of adult counseling services - Awarded £1,200 

RSPB Renfrewshire Local Group - Provision of presentation equipment - Awarded £119.99 

The Boys Brigade Paisley & District Battalion - Provision of events and activities - Awarded £500 

Phoenix Activities Group - Craft based activities for people with mental health issues - Awarded £840 

Paisley Pirates Ice Hockey Club - Assistance towards increasing ice costs - Awarded £2,000 

Changing Stages - Workshops for people experiencing mental health issues - Awarded £844 

Paisley Guitar Group - Promotion of guitar to people with mental health issues - Awarded £620

St James Orchestra - Accommodation costs - Awarded £300

Forever Young - Activities for sheltered housing residents - Awarded £1,542.70

Renfrewshire Access Panel - Provision of disability access assessments - Awarded £2,000 

Rainbow Turtle - Provision of education programme - Awarded £1,500 

Phoenix Flyers - Maintenance and improvement of training facilities - Awarded £1,000 

Renfrewshire Bowling Association Under-25s - Help towards cost of bowls, buses and team clothing - Awarded £600 

Renfrewshire Youth Voice - Production of ‘Positive about Youth’ awards - Awarded £911

C-Change Scotland - Outreach work for people with learning disabilities - Awarded £2,000

PACE Theatre Company - Package of support for disadvantaged young people to join PACE - Awarded £1,132.80

Feis Phaislig - Provision of traditional music tuition - Awarded £1,009 

Basketball Paisley - Provision of basketball coaching programme - Awarded £940 

Shopmobility Paisley& District – Insurance - Awarded £300 

DirectDevitt Comedy & Management Productions CIC - Criminal justice and mental health workshops for young people - subject to terms and conditions to be agreed with the Director of Children's Services - Awarded £3,915.60

Lamont Farm Project - 50% running costs - Awarded £2,000

Fitting-in - Health programme for young people deemed to be ‘at risk’ - Awarded £1,060 

Renfrewshire Sports Network - Pilot community games event - Awarded £1,000 

2175 (Rolls Royce) Squadron ATC - Remote aircraft flying project - Awarded £616.66 

Association of African Communities in Renfrewshire - Rent and other office/volunteer expenses - Awarded £1,215.84

Loud ‘n’ Proud - Production of ‘The Bungalow’ musical including training for young people - Awarded £2,400 

Renfrewshire Schools Pipe Band-Uniform, drums and transport costs for junior pipe band - Awarded £2,500

Rays of Hope - Activities for members of cancer support group - Awarded £2,000

Renfrewshire Effort to Empower Minorities - Black history month - Awarded £2,500 

Renfrewshire Council Youth Services - Development of a Youth Commission in Mental Health - Awarded £1,822 

Girls’ Brigade Renfrew Division - Training, hire of premises and transport - Awarded £240

The Breastfeeding Network - To provide breastfeeding support and volunteer costs - Awarded £1,303

Walking Tours on Wheels - Promotion of themed tours in Paisley and surrounding area - Awarded £800

Glenburn Stroke and Disability Group – Running costs - Awarded £1,166

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the timetable of LAC meetings to December 2017.

DECIDED: That the Senior Committee Services Officer (LACs) write to all members of the Renfrew & Gallowhill LAC to help determine the most suitable date for future meetings and that the date of the next meeting be agreed by the Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Convener.