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Agenda
Standard Items
Members of the Press and Public
Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to reception where they will be directed to the meeting.
Community Representatives
R MacLennan, 30 Acres Group; D Hoey, Renfrew Burgh Band; A Philpot, Renfrewshire Visually Impaired Forum; J Kennedy, Scottish Youth Parliament; R Boyd and M Dougan, Renfrewshire Youth Voice; and P Watson, St Margaret’s Episcopal Church.
Community Planning Partners
F MacKay, Head of Strategic Planning & Health Improvement (Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership); and Inspector Wright (Police Scotland).
In Attendance
A Armstrong-Walter, Strategic Partnerships and Inequalities Manager (Chief Executive’s); K Anderson, Amenity Services Manager and M Hendry, Community Safety Hub Manager (both Community Resources); F Carlin, Head of Planning & Housing Services (Development & Housing Services) (Lead Officer); and D Low, Senior Committee Services Officer (LACs) and C MacDonald, Senior Committee Services Officer (both Finance & Resources).
Review of Local Area Committees
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The Strategic Partnerships and Inequalities Manager gave a presentation on the review of LACs.
DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
Items Of Business
Apologies
Apologies from members.
Councillor Grady and M Henderson, Renfrew YMCA.
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.
Councillor Shaw declared a financial interest in item 7 of the agenda in relation to the application for Local Area Committee (LAC) funding submitted by Johnstone Pipe Band, as a family member was a member of the band, and indicated his intention to leave the meeting during consideration of the item and not to take part in any discussion or voting thereon.
Councillor Paterson declared a non-financial interest in item 7 of the agenda in relation to the application for LAC funding submitted by Arkleston & Newmains Community Association, as he was a former Chairperson of the Association, and indicated his intention not to take part in any discussion or voting thereon.
Consider request to be represented on the Local Area Committee received from Renfrewshire Youth Voice.
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In terms of paragraph 2.2 of Renfrewshire Council’s Scheme of Decentralisation it was noted that Renfrewshire Youth Voice had expressed an interest in participating in the LAC. The Renfrewshire Youth Voice representative would be Mark Dougan and the substitute representative would be Ross Boyd.
DECIDED:
(a) That it be agreed that Renfrewshire Youth Voice be represented on the LAC; and
(b) That it be noted that the Renfrewshire Youth Voice representative would be Mark Dougan and the substitute representative would be Ross Boyd.
Briefing note by Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership.
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There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership relative to the Community Connectors Initiative; the launch of an information campaign highlighting various health-related resources in the community; the development of a new Health & Social Care website; and notification of a joint inspection of adult services by the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
Report by Director of Community Resources.
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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 Renfrew and Gallowhill LAC area during the period 1 April to 30 June 2017.
The report provided information on Renfrew and Gallowhill community safety statistics; environmental enforcement and improvement activities; protecting vulnerable residents; building safer communities; diversionary activities; and a spotlight on the National Strategic Assessment on Unintentional Harm.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
Presentation by Head of Policy & Commissioning.
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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.
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the Renfrew & Gallowhill LAC budget for 2017/18
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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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:-
MULTI AREA
Glenburn Stroke and Disability Group – providing art as a therapy - Awarded £1,166
SINGLE AREA
Our Place Our Families - assistance towards running costs – Awarded £26,618
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Shaw having declared an interest in the following request for funding left the meeting and did not take part in any discussion or voting thereon.
Johnstone Pipe Band – to provide tuition in Renfrew schools - Awarded £10,000
SEDERUNT
Councillor Shaw returned to the meeting prior to consideration of the following request.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillor Paterson, having declared an interest in the following request for funding took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
Arkleston & Newmains Community Association – to provide flooring for community centre - Awarded £8,000
Report by Head of Marketing.
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There was submitted a report by the Head of Marketing relative to a request for a grant from the Renfrew Common Good Fund to enhance the Renfrew Christmas lights switch on event by providing free activities, reindeer hire and fireworks. The Senior Committee Services Officer (LACS) advised that due to budget constraints any award would need to be met from the General Grant Fund.
DECIDED: That £10,000 be awarded from the General Grant Fund to enhance the Renfrew Christmas lights switch on event.
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to project feedback received from community and voluntary groups in receipt of LAC funding.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
The next meeting is scheduled to be held at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, 21 November 2017 in Gallowhill Community Centre.
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DECIDED: That it be noted that the next meeting of this LAC be held at 6.30 pm on 21 November 2017 in Gallowhill Community Centre.
Attendance
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