There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership held on 26 September 2024.

DECIDED: That the Minute be approved.

There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive which provided updates on various items of business relevant to the Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership.

The report provided details of funding allocated by Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership from the General Grant Fund and, through a Participating Budgeting exercise known as Celebrating Renfrewshire. Appendix 1 to the report set out the funds allocated by this Local Partnership in 2024/25 and provided details of the current budget position.

Information on decisions made by Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership at the meeting held on 6 June 2024 in terms of grants awarded was provided. From an available budget of £46,158.56 awards to applicants had been made totalling £30,412.42, the balance remaining for 2024/25 was £15,746.14.

The report also provided an update on the Local Partnership Development Programme; Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Priorities 2024 detailed in Appendix 2; and details of the recent appointment of the Local Partnerships Development Officer. Information was also detailed on the Winter Connections programme for 2024/25, and an overview of Winter Connections projects being hosted by local organisations in the Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership was also provided.

DECIDED:

(a) That the contents of Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership Update Paper be noted; and
(b) That the budget position be noted.

The report advised the total budget available for allocation by Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership for 2024/25 was £46,158.56 and that grants had been awarded to the value of £30,412.42, at the meeting of this Local Partnership held on 6 June 2024. The remaining available allocation to Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership for 2024/25 was £15.746.14.

Two applications for funding, detailed in Appendix 1 of the report, had been submitted for consideration by Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership.

DECIDED:

That the following grant applications be approved:

FR1161 Inchinnan Christmas Lights Inchinnan Community Council £5,000
FR1163 Christmas Treat Inchinnan Tuesday Club £2,000

A Williamson, Strategy and Place Manager, provided a presentation relative to
arrangements for the preparation of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan (LDP3)
and Local Place Plans.

Mention was made to related national, regional and local planning plans, the LDP
process, key expectations of the LDP, evidence gathering arrangements and the
anticipated preparation and engagement timeline. Examples of how the LDP could also
integrate with the proposed priorities agreed by the local partnership were provided.

The Strategy and Place Manager also took the opportunity to outline the requirements,
process form and content of local place plans, together with the range of support
available from the Council and details of other resources available to assist in their
preparation.

It was agreed that copies of the slide presentation be made available to members of the local partnership following the meeting.

DECIDED: That the information provided be noted and arrangements be made to
circulate copies of the slide presentation to members of the local partnership.

J Gardyne, Community Justice Lead Officer, Chief Executive’s, gave a presentation on Community Justice in Renfrewshire.

The presentation outlined the early release of prisoners; advised of prison officer’s views; highlighted the benefits of community justice; and detailed activity within Renfrewshire which included early measures and supporting community sentences.

The Community Justice Lead Officer provided updates on the key points identified and responded to points raised.

DECIDED: That the content of the presentation be noted and that the presentation slides be sent to all Members for their information.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance and Resource relative to the timetable of meetings for Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership for 2025.

DECIDED: That the meeting meet dates for Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton and Langbank Local Partnership be agreed as 13 February; 30 April, 28 August and 13 November 2025.