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Paisley South Local Area Committee
28 Nov 2017 - 18:00 to 19:00
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Council Chambers (Renfrewshire)
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Agenda

Agenda
Notification
Standard Items
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Chair
Councillor McGurk, Convener, presided.
Community Representatives
E McWaters, Hawkhead and Lochfield Community Council; R Boyd, Scottish Youth Parliament; M Dougan, Renfrewshire Youth Voice;  and D Polson, Greater Foxbar Community Building.
Community Planning Partners
I Beattie, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership and Sergeant O’Hare, Police Scotland.
In Attendance
A Armstrong-Walter, Partnerships & Inequalities Manager and S Graham, Partnerships Manager (both Chief Executive’s); J Trainer, Head of Early Years and Inclusion (Children’s Services) (Lead Officer); C Robertson, Warden Services Manager (Environment & Communities); and D Low, Senior Committee Services Officer (LACs) (Finance & Resources).
Order of Business
In terms of Standing Order 16, the Convener intimated that she proposed to alter the order of business to facilitate the conduct of the meeting by considering the application for grant funding by Paisley on the Web before the other grant applications included in Item 10 of the agenda.
Additional Item
The Convener intimated that an application for funding had been received from Foxbar Elderly Forum that had not been included in the notice calling the meeting. The Convener, being of the opinion that this item which was dealt with at Item 10 of this Minute, was urgent, in order to consider it timeously, authorised its consideration.
Community Safety and Public Protection, Progress Report
2
There was submitted a report by the Director of Environment & Communities providing a progress update on Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership activities carried out in the Paisley North LAC area during the period 1 July to 30 September 2017.   

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

DECIDED: That the report be noted.
 
Items Of Business
Apologies
Apologies from members.
Provost Cameron, Councillor Montgomery and S McLean, Glenburn Community Forum.
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.
Councillors Burns and McGurk declared a non-financial interest in relation to item 10 of the agenda in relation to the application for Local Area Committee (LAC) funding submitted by Paisley on the Web and indicated their intention not to take part in any discussion or voting thereon.
1 Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership Update
Verbal update.
1
I Beattie, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership, gave a verbal update which highlighted the ongoing joint inspection of adult services by the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland;  the launch of the Partnership’s new web site; and the review of GP contracts.

DECIDED: That the update be noted.
 
2 Community Safety and Public Protection Update
Report by Director of Environment & Communities.
3 Review of Local Area Committees
Verbal update.
3
The Partnerships & Inequalities Manager gave a presentation on the review of LACs and highlighted feedback received in response to the recent consultation in terms of the function and remit of LACs; LAC boundaries; LAC membership, including voting issues; and grants.   

DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
 
4 Overview of Youth Services
Presentation.
4
The Convener intimated that this item of business had been withdrawn from the agenda and would be considered at the next meeting of this LAC.

DECIDED: That the position be noted.
 
5 Open Session/Key Local Issues
5
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.
 
6 Grant Award Feedback
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
6
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.
 
7 Renfrewshire Youth Voice
Presentation on Positive About Youth Awards Ceremony.
7
M Dougan, Renfrewshire Youth Voice, gave a presentation on the recent Positive About Youth awards ceremony that had been funded through LAC funding.

DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
 
8 Feis Phaislig
Presentation relative to grant funding received.
8
G McFarlane, Feis Phaislig, gave a presentation on the activities of the group that had been funded by a grant from this LAC.

DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
 
9 Budget Monitoring
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
9
There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the Paisley South LAC budget for 2017/18.  The report advised that there had been two budget adjustments since the last meeting reflecting the return grant monies by Paisley Pens and the non-payment of one award where the project was not taking place. 

DECIDED: That the report be noted. 
 
10 Applications for Local Area Committee Grant Funding
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
10
There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to applications received for local area committee funding.


Declarations of Interest

Councillors Burns and McGurk having declared an interest in the request for funding by Paisley on the Web left the meeting.

Quorum

In terms of Standing Order 51 a quorum of elected members was not present and the application by Paisley on the Web was not considered. 

Sederunt

Councillors Burns and McGurk returned to the meeting prior to consideration of the following item of business.


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

St Mirren Netball Club – Court hire; equipment; coach hire; and umpire/match costs – Awarded £2,000

Ferguslie Cricket Club – Emergency roof repairs – Awarded £2,000

Foxbar Elderly Forum – Hall rental – Awarded £315
 
11 Timetable for LAC Meetings to February 2018
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
  1. pdf PS Timetable (19Kb)
11
There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the date, time and venue of the next meeting of this LAC.

DECIDED: That it be noted that the next meeting of this LAC be held at 6.00 pm on 6 March 2018 in the Council Chambers, Renfrewshire House.
 

Additional Meeting Documents

Declarations of Interests

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

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