Councillor McGurk, Convener, presided.

S Graham, Partnerships Planning and Development Manager (Chief Executive’s); J Trainer, Head of Early Years & Inclusion (Lead Officer) (Children’s Services); G Hannah, Strategic Change Manager and N Williamson, Environmental Enforcement Manager (both Environment and Communities); and D Low Senior Committee Services Officer (Local Area Committees) and R Devine, Senior Committee Services Officer (both Finance & Resources).

S McLean, Glenburn Tenants' & Residents' Association; D Polson, Greater Foxbar Community Building; and C Mitchell, Charleston Tenants' & Residents' Association. 

C Johnstone, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership.

Councillor McCartin declared a non-financial interest in item 7 of the agenda in relation to the application for grant funding submitted by Sports Services Active Schools , as she was a member of the Board of Renfrewshire Leisure Limited,  and indicated her intention to remain in the meeting but not to take part in any discussion or voting thereon.

In terms of paragraph 2.2 of Renfrewshire Council’s Scheme of Decentralisation, a nomination had been received from Foxbar & Brediland Community Council to appoint Helen Muir (substitute Tony Lawler) as its representative. 

DECIDED: That the nomination of a member and substitute to represent Foxbar & Brediland Community Council, be approved.

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 South LAC area during the period 1 January to 31 March 2018.

The report provided information on Paisley South community safety statistics; environmental enforcement and improvement activities; protecting vulnerable residents; building safer communities; and diversionary activities.

DECIDED:  That the report be noted.

Under reference to item 3 of the Minute of the meeting of this LAC held on 6 March 2018 there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to the review of community-level governance arrangements.

The report intimated that a second consultation had taken place early in 2018 based on a set of nine proposals for a new model which were developed following an engagement exercise around the existing model of LACs.  Responses to the nine proposals were sought through electronic and paper-based surveys, LAC meetings, public meetings and drop-in sessions, facilitated sessions and attendance at meetings of community organisations.  The report which set out the responses to the consultation arrangement and which had been agreed at the meeting of the Council held on 3 May 2018 was appended to the report.

DECIDED: 

(a) That the responses to the second phase of consultation on the review of community-level governance arrangements be noted; and

(b) That the arrangements for development and implementation of finalised proposals regarding the review be noted.

The Senior Committee Services Officer (Local Area Committees) advised that no questions had been submitted or key local issues raised for consideration at the Open Session.

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

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the Paisley South LAC budget for 2018/19, totalling £91,436 consisting of £52,750 General Grant Fund, £15,000 Paisley Common Good Fund and £26,686 Youth Challenge Fund. The appendix to the report detailed the expenditure committed by the LAC during 2017/18.

DECIDED: That the report be noted.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to feedback received from applicants who had received funding from this LAC during 2017/18.

The report intimated that providing regular feedback to LACs increased accountability and helped LACs identify clear community outcomes from grants awarded to community groups.  It was also a condition of grant that groups account for their income and expenditure and set out the community benefits and other outcomes of their LAC grant awards.

DECIDED: That the report be noted.

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 awards

Double H Lunch Club – lunch club for older people – Awarded £600 

Langcraigs Parent Council - Creation of outdoor eco/study – Awarded £6,137.91 subject to conditions pertaining to previous grant award being met.

Charleston Tenants & Residents’ Association – Summer and Christmas outings – Awarded £2,000

Paisley Golf Club – Creation of golf hub – Awarded £6,000

Paisley Peoples Archive – Paisley Mills exhibition and booklet – 

Councillor McGurk, seconded by Councillor Burns, moved that an award of £620 be made.

Councillor McCartin, seconded by Councillor Devine, moved as an amendment that an award of £1,240 be made. 

On the roll being called the following members voted for the amendment: Councillors Devine, McCartin and Montgomery.  

The following members voted for the motion: Councillor Burns, Provost Cameron and Councillor McGurk. 

3 members voted for the amendment and 3 members voted for the motion.  There being an equality of votes cast, the Convener used her second and casting vote in favour of the motion to award £620.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST 

Councillor McCartin having declared an interest in the following request for funding remained in the meeting and did not take part in any discussion or voting thereon.

Renfrewshire Leisure Active Schools – lunch and after school clubs - Awarded £8,750

The Thursday Club – various activities – Awarded £4,020

Aspire Community Solutions – materials and other running costs – Awarded £1,300

5th Paisley Girls Brigade –materials and events to celebrate 125th anniversary – Awarded £1,500

The Friends of Montrose – nostalgia garden – Awarded £5,000

The Buddies of Hunterhill – refurbishment of hairdressing room – Awarded £2,000

Foxbar Elderly Forum – hall charges – Awarded £900

Foxbar Resource Café – utilities and equipment – Awarded £3,431

Glenburn Seniors Forum – summer trip to Perth – Awarded £600


multi-area awards

The Convener invited members of the Committee to identify multi-area applications to be met in full, declined or continued for further information.  

It was proposed that the application submitted by Lamont Farm for £2,000 for the provision of animal care and welfare facilities be met in full and that the application by C–Change Scotland be declined.  This was agreed.

It was noted that the application from Renfrewshire Schools Pipe Band had been withdrawn. 

The Convener then proposed that the remaining multi-area applications be awarded a fixed percentage share of the remaining LAC budget balances.  This was agreed.

The Boys’ Brigade Paisley & District Battalion – local events and activities 

I Am Me Scotland - #make a difference project 

Cornerstone Drop-in Centre – utilities and insurance costs for crisis drop in activities 

Paisley Pirates Ice Hockey Club – ice hire costs 

Rainbow Turtle – active global citizens programme 

5th Paisley Oldhall Scouts – kitchen upgrade 

Renfrewshire Bowling Association Under 25s – running costs 

Alba Thistle AFC - hire of training and playing facilities and purchase of equipment 

Meikleriggs Cricket Foundation – cricket coaching project for young people 

Ferguslie Cricket Club – upgrade to shower, changing and toilet areas 

Ferguslie Cricket Club – installation of new heating and lighting systems 

Renfrewshire Out of School Network – fun activity day for children 

Twist and Hit Cheerleaders – provision of specialist training and equipment to promote inclusivity 

Braehead Junior Ice Hockey Club – ice hire and equipment 

The Renfrewshire Walking Network – production of booklets and promotional materials

Phoenix Flyers – upgrading of equipment 

Fitting-in -  educational project for ‘at risk’ young people 

The Wynd Centre – provision of youth counselling facilities 

The Wynd Centre – provision of adult counselling services 

Rays of Hope – activities and equipment to help cancer sufferers 

Renfrewshire Effort to Empower Minorities – operation of drop-in centre 

Renfrewshire Effort to Empower Minorities – promotion of Black history month 

Forever Young – fitness programme 

Feis Phaisleg – traditional music project 

Renfrewshire Youth Voice – positive about Youth Awards 

Renfrewshire Access Panel – Office costs 

Paisley Florist Society Gardening Club – hall rental 

Shopmobility Paisley & District – postage materials and survey design 

Oakshaw Trinity Friendly Hour – provision of transport to meetings 

Bumblebee Babies – office equipment and materials for bereaved parents 

Return to Life SCIO -  support for kidney transplantees and potential donors 

St James’ Orchestra – conductor and tutor costs, hall hire and other expenses 

Greensyde Carers – camera equipment 

Storm Gymnastics – various mats and tracking 

Renfrewshire Visually Impaired Forum – software updates 

The Cathedral Club – social activities 

Paisley Guitar Club – instruments and group accessories 

The Breastfeeding Network – running costs of local element of project 

Loud N Proud – Chrleston drum project 

Johnstone Pipe Band – new kilt, sporrans and jackets 

Paisley Magic Circle – event to celebrate 80th anniversary of Paisley Magic Circle 

CREATE Paisley – creative skills project 

Scottish Afro Caribbean Art Association – cost of staging Carnival 

Alzheimer Scotland – cost of purchasing musical instruments 

St Mirren Netball Club – running costs

DECIDED: That it be noted that the next meeting of the Paisley South LAC was scheduled to be held at 6.00 pm on 28 August 2018 in the Council Chamber, Renfrewshire House.