Locality Partnership Garnock Valley Monday 26 June 2017 at 7pm at Dalry Primary School Business Item Subject Pg No 1. Welcome and apologies 2. Action Note Review the action note and deal with any outstanding items Pg Ref Officer Timing 7.00-7.05 7.05 7.15 Document Elaine Young 4. Priorities and Action Plan Verbal update Family Learning Service Verbal 5. update on work carried out by this update service 6. Dalry Community Sports Hub Presentation Elaine Young/ John Mcknight Carol Young/Sheila Rae 7:15-7.25 7.25-7.35 7:35-7:45 7. Regeneration Input Verbal update Janet Dunsmore 7:45-7:55 Community Engagement Reference Group Verbal Barbara 8. update Hastings 7.55-8:05 9. Street Naming Locality Partnerships should consider their positions on street naming Verbal Update John McKnight 8.05 8.15 10. Locality Outcome Improvement Plan Consultation Pg Document enclosed John McKnight 8.15-8.25 11. Community Representative and Vice Chair Positions Pg Document enclosed John McKnight 8:25-8:35 12. Grants Pg Document enclosed Standing Items: 12. Verbal - Progress of the Health and Social update Care Locality Plans Verbal - Report from the locality Youth update Forum Verbal - CLD Strategic Learning Plan update John McKnight 8:35-8.40 TBC 8.40-8.55 TBC John McKnight 1
13. Reports for Noting: - Garnock Valley Locality Profile Profilehttp://www.northayrshire.co mmunity/wpcontent/uploads/sites/60/2016/05/l ocality- Profile_GarnockValley_Map_Versi on.pdf Website link attachment 14. AOCB Verbal 8.55-9.00 15. Date of Next Meeting Monday 11 September 2017 at 7:00pm within Bridgend Community Centre, Kilbirnie Verbal Distribution List John Bell Councillor (Chair) Robert Barr Councillor Anthea Dickson Councillor Joy Brahim Councillor Todd Ferguson Councillor Donald L Reid - Councillor Elaine Young Senior Lead Officer (NHS A&A) John McKnight Lead Officer Catherine Wigzell Community Council David Dickie Interim Community Representative Heather Grossart Community Council Audrey Mason Community Representative Ian Shaw Community Representative Dr Janet McKay HSCP Kaileigh Brown TSI Mark Meehan SFRS Jim McMillan Police Scotland Wendy Sharpe Locality Partnership Assistant 2
Meeting: Date/Venue: Present: Apologies: Garnock Valley Locality Partnership 14 March 2017 Beith Community Centre, Beith Councillor Catherine McMillan (Chair); Dr Janet McKay (Vice Chair), HSCP; Depute Provost Robert Barr; Councillor John Bell; Councillor Anthea Dickson; Councillor Jean Highgate; Elaine Young, Senior Lead Officer (NHS A&A); John McKnight, Lead Officer (NAC); Catherine Wigzell, Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Council; Heather Grossart, Dalry Community Council; Audrey Mason, Community Representative; Ian Shaw, Community Representative; Kaileigh Brown, TSI; Mark Meehan, Scottish Fire and Rescue Jim McMillan, Police Scotland; Damien Griffith, Senior Partnership Analyst, NAC James Miller, Senior Manager (Planning), NAC Euan Gray, Committee Services Support Officer, NAC None ACTIONS No. Action Responsible 1. Actions arising from previous meeting: The action note from the last meeting was discussed with the following points raised: Councillor Dic kson a dvised t hat s he ha d s urveyed the residents o f Dennyholm Wynd regarding the removal of two playparks to the east and west of the street. The results of this survey show residents are generally in favour of the removal of the parks and a report has been submitted to Thomas Reaney, Senior Manager (Streetscene), NAC; Carol Young, Family Learning Worker, NAC, will be invited to the next meeting of the Partnership in June to discuss the work her service has been carrying out. Councillor Dickson provided an update of a recent participatory budget even which awarded grants to groups working with those experiencing mental health problems. Of the 42 groups who received funding only one was based in the Garnock Valley. J ohn McKnight advised that Connected Communities would be w illing to assist groups complete applications for future g rants and a dvise on w hich f unds ar e best suited to the needs of specific groups. Wendy Sharp John McKnight 2. Locality Profile The P artnership r eceived a pr esentation by D amien G riffith, Senior Partnership Analyst, on the locality profile which provided statistics by locality on p opulation, life ex pectancy, household i ncomes, house pr ices, and datazone comparisons from the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. 3
Members asked questions and received information on: possible comparisons between previous data; the benefits of using this data in conjunction with health data which has been gathered for the area; and the l imitations of using t hese s tatistics t o find s pecific r easons for deprivation. Damien Griffith agreed to make comparisons between the data presented and historical data available to members of the Partnership. Damien Griffith 3. Locality Plan John McKnight provided the Partnership with a v erbal update on the next steps for the group following the identification of three priority areas of focus: work and local economy; moving around; and facilities and amenities. It w as pr oposed t hat a w orkshop i s hel d i n A pril w here m embers o f t he Partnership c an meet w ith l ocal ex perts i n fields r elating t o t he i dentified priorities s uch as S kills D evelopment Scotland, S PT, c olleges an d N orth Ayrshire Council. The P artnership ag reed t o hold a w orkshop i n April at t he n ew G arnock Campus to discuss the priorities with local experts. Details will be circulated when they have been finalised. John McKnight 4. Grants John McKnight provided an update on grant applications which have been received in respect of the Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund and the Margaret Archibald Bequest. Following a di scussion with the Partnership the North Ayrshire Councillors Agreed to award the following: John McKnight Nurturing Excellence in the Community Capall Dorcha Theatre Company 472 Garnock Community Campus Sports Council 933 Garnock Valley Badminton Club 890 Dickson s Court Residential Association 700 Project Kilbirnie 933 Beith Cultural and Heritage Society 933 Dalry Out of School Care 933 Bridgend Cancer Support 933 Garnock Valley Disability Forum 933 Garnock and Lochwinnoch Canoe Club 929.19 North Ayrshire and Arran District Scout Council 933 Margaret Archibald Bequest St. Margaret s Social Club 800 St Margaret s Church Guild 605 4
Following t he appr oval of t he a bove aw ards t he r emaining bal ance for disbursal is: Nurturing Excellence in the Community 0 Margaret Archibald Bequest 1,844 5. Standing Items Report from the Locality Youth Forum John McKnight informed the Partnership that the Locality Youth Forum had been scheduled to update the group on the work they have been undertaking. In t he Y outh F orum s abs ence, J ohn M cknight ag reed t o ( a) c irculate a written update to members and (b) invite the group to the workshop to discuss local priorities planned for April. John McKnight 6. Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Garnock Valley Locality Partnership will take place on Thursday 8 J une 2017 at 7:00pm at Dalry Primary School, Dalry, KA24 4AG. 5
Locality Partnership: Garnock Valley Partnership Date: 26 June 2017 Subject: Local Outcomes Improvement Plan Purpose: To consult with the Locality Partnership on the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan Background Under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 Community Planning Partnerships are required to agree Local Outcomes Improvement Plans (LOIP). This is the key strategic document for the partnership and sets out the high level aims that we want to achieve. We have drafted our LOIP and this is available on the CPP website (http://www.northayrshire.community). An overview of the priorities is at Appendix 1 and the consultation mandate is at Appendix 2. We have already undertaken some consultation with our Peoples Panel (2000 North Ayrshire residents), and groups within the Community Planning Partnership. There has also been thematic consultation on constituent parts of LOIP (e.g. Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan, Children s Services Strategic Plan). We are now moving to wider consultation. As part of this the Locality Partnership are asked to feed back any comments by 4 August to communityplanning@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. Members are welcome to provide comment on the draft LOIP document or the shorter overview of priorities at Appendix 1. In particular we would appreciate your comments on the following: 1. Do you agree with the four priorities for North Ayrshire as a whole? If not, what should the priorities be? 2. Do these themes link to your local priorities? If no, how should they be changed? Members are encouraged to share information about the consultation with the wider community and survey links will be issued. We will collate your feedback and will update you at the next round of Locality Partnership meetings. Key Points for Locality Partnership We are consulting on our strategic plan for the Partnership, and are inviting input from the Locality Partnership on the proposed key priorities. Action Required by Locality Partnership The Locality Partnership is asked to provide feedback by 4 th August and share information about the consultation with others. 6
For more information please contact: Morna Rae, Community Planning Manager, 01294 324177 mrae@north-ayrshire.gov.uk Completed by: Morna Rae Date: 30.05.17 7
Summary of Draft North Ayrshire Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2017-22 Our Priorities Our partnership vision is North Ayrshire A Better Life. To achieve this we need to make sure that life is Fair for All in North Ayrshire. Fair for All is our strategy for promoting equity. The key pledge within Fair for All is: North Ayrshire CPP pledges to tackle the root causes of child poverty and mitigate its impact to create a better life for local people. Underpinning this we have four priority areas: A Working North Ayrshire A Healthier North Ayrshire A Safer North Ayrshire A Thriving North Ayrshire Children and Young People More detail on each of these is available below. Our cross cutting themes influence our approach to these priorities: 1. Community empowerment by this we mean enabling communities to increase control over their lives, being supported to do things for themselves and to having their voices heard in the planning and delivery of services. 8
2. Prevention by this we mean tackling issues early to stop things from happening in the first place or from getting worse. These do not operate in isolation. We draw from a range of partner plans to support these priorities. 9
A Working North Ayrshire More information on this is available in our Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy 2016-25 Our Ambition What we will achieve How we will do this To have created the most improved economy in Scotland by 2026 Investment - An area with a high level of investment in businesses, people, infrastructure and other assets Innovation - An economy where there are high levels of research and development activity and entrepreneurship Internationalisation - An economy where there are large numbers of businesses trading internationally and new companies located in the area Inclusive Growth - An area where all sections of the community aspire to achieve and benefit significantly from economic growth We will provide the best conditions for business, creating a diverse and inclusive economy. We will develop our transport and digital connectivity to support business growth and link people and opportunity. We will maximise the economic and social potential of our islands and towns. We will build the capacity of our communities to promote inclusive growth. We will improve the productivity of our people and workforce through top class education and skill services. We will reduce significantly long term unemployment and low incomes in working households. 10
A Healthier North Ayrshire More information on this is available in our Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan 2016-18 Our ambition What we will achieve How we will do this All people who live in North Ayrshire are able to have a safe, healthy and active life. We will tackle inequalities We will make sure our services to children support them to have a better start in life. We will work with Community Planning Partners (CPP) to implement Fair for All. We will engage with communities We will support localities to create their own local solutions to health and social care needs via locality planning forums. We will bring services together We will develop locality based multi-disciplinary teams to support and care for people with complex care needs. We will focus on prevention and early intervention We will implement our review of island services on Arran and will undertake a review of how services are working on Cumbrae. We will promote self-management to enable people to take control and better manage their own health. We will make sure there are additional services to support people to avoid admission to hospital. 11
We will support improved mental health and wellbeing We will increase opportunities for people to get involved in their local communities. We are adopting a holistic, whole life approach with a range of community services to support people throughout their life to live well for longer. 12
A Safer North Ayrshire The North Ayrshire Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy 2015-18 and the North Ayrshire Violence Against Women Strategy 2015-18 (are key current partnership strategic plans for delivering on this priority. We are developing our new community safety plan which will pull these together with other key areas of work into one overarching community safety plan from 2018. In this interim period we are continuing with our Single Outcome Agreement outcomes in relation to a safer North Ayrshire. These both tie in with the Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy and Violence Against Women Strategy, and continue to be relevant to local people. Our ambition North Ayrshire is a safer place to live, residents feel safer and communities are empowered. What we will achieve We will reduce levels of crime and anti social behaviour and increase detection rates. We will reduce reoffending. We will reduce the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. We will reduce levels of domestic abuse have decreased and give a higher level of support to victims We will improve road safety. We will improve fire safety. We will reduce fear of crime and antisocial behaviour. We will increase the number of people engaging in community activities and Volunteering. 13 How we will do this Crimes of violence and knife crime in particular will be reduced. Levels of crime detection will increase. Victims of domestic violence will experience an improved and integrated response from service providers. Local communities will be supported by both using an asset based approach and delivering services on a locality planning basis. Public reassurance will be increased.
A Thriving North Ayrshire - Children and Young People More information is available in Getting It Right for You North Ayrshire s Childrens Services Plan 2016-20. Our ambition We want you to have the best start in life and for North Ayrshire to be the best place in Scotland to grow up. What we will achieve We will improve how you engage with school. We will help you to be physically active and be at a healthy weight. We will prevent smoking, drinking and taking substances at an early age. We will support your social and emotional development. 14 How we will do this These take the form of promises which are detailed in the Ayrshire s Childrens Services Plan 2016-20.
Locality Partnership: Garnock Valley Locality Partnership Date: 26 June 2017 Subject: Community Representative Vacancies Purpose: To agree the process for filling Community Representative post vacancies Background There are a number of Community Representative vacancies on Locality Partnerships. This is both due to the local Council elections and a Community Representative standing down. The Standing Orders for the Locality Partnership state that the number of Community Representatives should equal the number of Elected Members. Due to the changing number of Elected Members locally there is currently an imbalance. These vacancies are detailed below: Garnock Valley 1 vacancy Irvine 2 vacancies Three Towns 3 vacancies Arran 1 vacancy We previously recruited Community Representatives using the following process: Role profiles and application forms were shared using Community Planning networks, Individuals were asked to nominate themselves or someone else, and Community Representatives were appointed by the existing Locality Partnership members at a special meeting. It is proposed that a similar process to that used previously is undertaken. The materials at Appendix 1 will be shared with local communities. Locality Partnership members are also asked to consider who should be encouraged to apply. Following receipt of application forms the Locality Partnership can then either hold a special meeting or consult by email on who to appoint. Locality Partnership members will be encouraged to consider the value of having a wide ranging membership, for example by appointing a young person to the group. Locality Partnership members should note that there continues to be an option to co-opt additional members in relation to specific areas of work. Key Points for Locality Partnership Community Representatives require to be appointed. It is proposed that application forms and role profiles are distributed and that the Locality Partnership appoints additional members. 15
Action Required by Locality Partnership The Locality Partnership is asked to agree the process for filling Community Representative post vacancies and specifically whether they want to hold a special meeting to make appointments, or consult via email. For more information please contact: Morna Rae, Community Planning Manager, 01294 324177 mrae@north-ayrshire.gov.uk Completed by: Morna Rae Date: 30.05.17 16
North Ayrshire Locality Partnerships Role Profile Post Title: Community Representative, North Ayrshire Locality Partnerships Locality planning will enable local communities to identify and solve local problems and to be involved in making local decisions that improve their own and their neighbours quality of life. The key to this is partnerships. Working together and doing things differently will give an opportunity to ensure that the strengths of our communities will be valued within these partnerships, and that the voice of our communities is placed at the heart of everything we do. Locality Partnerships will: Provide local leadership for the development of the Locality Plans. Be committed to working towards improved equality. Find new ways of ensuring people s views are heard. Find new ways to respond to issues at a local level. Positively promote local civic pride. Ensure that the work of the public and community organisations is co-ordinated to target the priorities of Localities. Locality Partnerships will involve a range of local people and organisations who have responsibilities and expertise in the issues identified as important in the local area. Partnership business will be conducted in a manner which recognises and values the contribution that can be made by all members of the Partnership and will be enhanced by creating and encouraging opportunities for members to interact in informal settings outwith the formal Locality Partnership meetings. Locality Partnerships should operate with political neutrality to achieve decision making by consensus. Role: The successful candidate will be invited to sit as a member of their Locality Partnership as a representative of a local community demonstrated through their active citizenship, to carry out the business of the Locality Partnership according to its purposes. Locality Partnership member skills and qualities: Good knowledge and understanding of their Locality and its place within North Ayrshire. Experience or skills of advocating for and representing the views of the community they represent. Good communication and networking skills. Understanding of community structures and activity. Respected community figure with a passion for and focus on community improvement. Will live, work, or have an interest in the Locality they wish to serve. 17
Key tasks and responsibilities: To attend all Partnership meetings. To attend any other meetings of the Partnership as may be required from time to time. To read all papers in preparation for Partnership and other meetings. To take decisions in furtherance of the Partnership s purposes. To ensure proper governance of the Partnership and effective strategic planning. To ensure fair, effective and transparent decision making. To effectively review and challenge the work of the Partnership. To uphold and represent the decisions of the Partnership to external stakeholders including the press and media. Review, challenge and prioritise applications for funding and ensure proper monitoring of applications. To engage in all practical activities and seek opportunities to further the goals and priorities of the Partnership. To be accountable for decisions. 18
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Economy and Communities Connected Communities Garnock Valley Locality Meeting 26 June 2017 Title: Purpose: Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund Elderly Grants Budget Reckoner Margaret Archibald Bequest To advise the meeting of applications received in respect of the Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund and the Margaret Archibald Bequest. To advise the meeting of the Elderly Grants budget reckoner for the Garnock Valley. Recommendation: Agree that the Meeting considers and determines the applications as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report. 1. Summary 1.1 The Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund for the Garnock Valley has a balance of 15,051 available for disbursement. 1.2 The budget sheet reckoner for the Elderly Grants for the Garnock Valley is outlined in Appendix 2 to this report. 2. Background 2.1 Applications have been received within a number of categories of the Nurturing Excellence in Communities and the Margaret Archibald Bequest. Details of these applications are summarised in Appendix 1 of this report. 3. Proposal It is proposed that the Committee considers the applications as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report. 4. Implications Financial: Legal: Equality: Awards will be met from the available balances. There are no legal requirements arising from this report. There are no equality requirements arising from this report. 1 P a g e 19
Key Priorities: By supporting the applications listed in Appendix 3 of this report will assist in achieving outcomes: Children and young people are nurtured and parents are supported. Children and young people are safe, healthy, active, aspiring and achieving. The life chances of vulnerable children and young people are improved. People are more active more often. Health inequalities have reduced. Mental wellbeing is improved. Older people are more active and independent within their communities. More residents engage in community activities and volunteering. 5. Consultation 5.1 Consultation has taken place between the applicant bodies and the appropriate officers of the Council. Jim McHarg Senior Manager Participation and Empowerment Team Reference: JMcH/BA For further information please contact Jim McHarg, Senior Manager, Participation and Empowerment Team on 01294 324424. Background papers: None 2 P a g e 20
APPENDIX 1 Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund 2017/2018 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance Garnock Valley Locality 26 June 2017 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Garnock Valley First Responders Meeting place: 9 Eglinton Street, Beith Numbers attending: 15 Past awards: 2015/16-1,400 for defib training. Scoring: 27 Looking for financial assistance towards updated ICT equipment: Laptop - 500 Additional cables & software - 100 Projector - 350 Screen - 85 Total cost of project - 1,035 The organisation are putting funds towards this project. Requested Recommended 1,000 750 The expenditure will enable the group to update their ICT equipment. The laptop and projector will allow them to deliver training from their new base without the need to borrow from members and other groups. Community first responders are a great asset to any community by providing vital emergency treatment before and before an ambulance arrives. As well as basic first aid equipment, they carry automated external defibrillators and are trained and equipped to provide oxygen therapy. The group has a new base where they will be delivering training and awareness raising sessions. They hope this will increase their visibility and therefore raise their profile within the community. l 3 P a g e 21
Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund 2017/2018 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance Garnock Valley Locality 26 June 2017 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Kilbirnie Community F.C. Meeting place: Garnock Community Campus Numbers Attending: 250 Past Awards: LYAF 2010/11-2,000 for coaching time, facilities hire & co-ordinator. 2011/12-1,609 for equipment and general running costs. 2014/15-540 towards football event costs. CDGS 2010/11-1,758.15 for specialist coaching and training equipment. 2012/13-510 for project costs. 2013/14-640 for football festival costs. 2014/15-540 toward football festival costs. Scoring: 34 Looking for financial assistance towards courses: First Aid course - 1,000 Updated coaching qualifications - 500 Total cost of project - 1,500 The club will put the remaining funds towards this project. Requested Recommended 1,000 1,000 The funding will assist the club to develop their coaches by putting through the first aid qualifications. This will adhere to SFA guidelines and create a safer environment for the players. If the club do not do this then they will have to stop. Kilbirnie Community Football Club are supporting and developing the local community by working with young people and encouraging people to get involved in the sport of football through volunteering roles and also player roles within the club. 4 P a g e 22
Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund 2017/2018 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance Garnock Valley Locality 26 June 2017 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club Meeting place: St Matthew s Academy, Saltcoats Numbers Attending: 130 (10 form the Garnock Valley 8%) Past Awards: Nil 2016/17-700 from the 3 Towns PB. Scoring: 32 Project Kilbirnie Meeting place: Radio City, Kilbirnie Numbers attending: 12 Past Awards: 2016/17-980 for an art event. 2016/17-933 for a landscape designer. Scoring: 35 Looking for financial assistance toward meeting the demands of the community and to grow the club: UKCC Level 1 coaches - 600 Venue hire for North Ayrshire Open - 800 Coaching fees - 600 Equipment - 500 Total cost of project - 2,500 The club are putting funds towards the project. Looking for financial assistance to deliver an event The Big Fit Walk on 5 August 2017 meeting at Bridgend C.C. Catering - 200 Hire of gazeboos, BBQ and mini-bus - 100 Prizes and goodie bags - 150 Publicity - 150 Total cost of project - 2,915 The group will put the remaining funds towards this project. Requested Recommended 1,000 1,000 ( 80 from Garnock Valley locality). The expenditure will assist the club to meet the demands from the local community by organising an open day which will take place in St Matthew s Academy, Saltcoats. This will assist the club at looking at other venues throughout North Ayrshire which is suitable to those who wish to take up the sport. The club are looking to put members through their UKCC qualifications which this funding will subsidise and enable these young people to start coaching new members in the sport of Table Tennis. 600 600 The expenditure cannot be used for prizes as this does not meet the criteria for funding. The aim of the event is to encourage people in the Garnock Valley and beyond to get active and involved in their community by volunteering in the planned and delivery of the event itself by participating in tasks as diverse as being a walking monitor, making the tea, creating costumes and artwork or helping to publicise the event. The group also want people to recognise the benefits of walking and keeping fit. Local businesses will be involved e.g. RT Cycles who will carry out bike checks on the day. Local walking routes will be advertised for people to use throughout the year. 5 P a g e 23
Nurturing Excellence in Communities Fund 2017/2018 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance Garnock Valley Locality 26 June 2017 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Ayrshire Infinity Choir Meeting place: Rainbow Childcare Nursery, Kilwinning Numbers attending: 30 (3 from Garnock Valley 10%) Past Awards: Nil Scoring: 15 Beith Orr Park Neighbourhood Watch Meeting place: Beith Community Centre Numbers attending: 100+ Past awards: 2015/16-1,000 for clearing site and landscaping. Looking for financial assistance to support the choir to perform at the Ross of Mull and Iona Gala on 28 th 29 th July 2017: Ferry tickets from Mull to Iona - 639.80 Accommodation costs - 530 Meals - 800 Total cost of project - 1,703.80 Looking for funds towards a Chainsaw Carving Event on 9 th September 2017 in the Geilsland grounds: PA hire - 50 Wood for carvings - 300 Entertainment - 150 Adverts - 1,200 Total cost of project - 7,590 (excluding licences). Licences fees and the balance of funds will be paid by other funders and the organisation. Requested Recommended 1,000 500 ( 50 from the three Towns Locality.) The expenditure will enable the choir to attend the Ross of Mull and Iona Gala on the 28 th 29 th July 2017. Ayrshire Infinity Choir are a nonauditioning community choir based in Kilwinning with members mainly from North Ayrshire. Established in 2012 and growing year on year. Singing has positive effects in reducing stress levels and that people who sing together feel an increased sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour. The choir actively supports events throughout North Ayrshire including Christmas lights switch on, galas, foodbank events and they also participated in the Commonwealth torch event. 1,000 1,000 This carving event has the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction not only in Beith but beyond. This will bring the community together and benefit local traders and encourage people to visit Beith. There is only one other similar event in Scotland which is near Inverness and is called Carves Carrbridge. The carving of the bear will be sited at the top of The Strand, Beith on the corner opposite the current Clydesdale Bank. The ground belongs to Smith Brothers Builders and the organisation have permission to site the carving there. The builders will install it free of charge. 6 P a g e 24
Margaret Archibald Bequest 2017/2018 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance Garnock Valley Locality 26 June 2017 Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Dalry Old People s Welfare Committee Meeting place: Rosearden, Dalry Past Awards: 4,000 2016 4000 2015 6000 2014 5000 2013 3000 2012 3000 2011 Looking for financial assistance towards a Summer outing and Christmas Lunch: Transport for Summer trip - 2,000 Meals - 2,500 Transport for Christmas lunch - 900 Meals & Entertainment - 5,600 Requested Recommended 6,000 To be agreed at meeting Dalry Old Folks Treat Committee was formed after the 2 nd World War with the aim of providing a cooked Christmas meal for the elderly members of the town and surrounding parish. Legal: The detail narrated within the Application appears to satisfy the criteria of the Trust and so long as the Trustees are satisfied that the applicant group is "in need", I am of the view that any Grant will be within the powers of the Trustees to award. Total cost of project - 11,000 Finance: No actual costs have been provided but based on the costs provided and expected attendance of 200 for the Summer Trip and between 250 and 300 for the Christmas Lunch the cost claimed per person is Summer Trip - 22.50 Christmas Dinner - 25.00 approx (this will depend on final number of people attending) Economy & Communities Economy and Communities are supportive of this application. I am of the view that the award will be used for those who are aged 65 and over and in need. 7 P a g e 25
APPENDIX 2 ELDERLY GRANTS BUDGET RECKONER 2017/2018 Population Aged 65+ (MYE 2015) Areas populated aged >65 as % of North Ayrshire s Elderly Population (MYE 2015). Kilbirnie/Glengarnock 1,496 5.19 3,091 Beith 1,469 5.10 3,035 Dalry 1,203 4.18 2,485 Grant Allocation ( ) based on pro-rata allocation 8 P a g e 26