West Edinburgh Community Planning Partnership Sub-Committee of Pentlands Local Development Committee

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1 + GD I N BVRG H + THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL ITEM No.3 Committee Minutes Sub-Committee of Pentlands Local Development Committee Edinburgh, Present:- Councillor Henderson (Convener), and Hunter, Marie Anderson (Local Voluntary Sector), Hellen McDonaugh (Longstone Community Council), Chief Inspector Brian Muir (Lothian and Borders Police), Craig Beveridge (Lothian NHS Board), Keith Bell (SighthiIVBroomhouselParkhead Community Council) and Maud Wylie (Wester Hailes Representative Council). Also in Attendance - 10 representatives of local voluntary organisations. Apologies:- Councillors Fallon and Russell and Ron Cairns (Sighthill/Broomhouse/ Parkhead Community Council). 1 Minute The minute of meeting of the of 15 February 2005 was submitted and approved as a correct record as adjusted, it being noted that Hellen McDonaugh had attended the meeting in her capacity as a representative of Longstone Community Council. 2 Local Service Issues (a) Community Health Profile David Walsh, NHS Lothian outlined the results of a study undertaken on Health and Wellbeing Community Profiles. As part of the research, NHS Scotland had collaborated with NHS Health Scotland, ISD Scotland and Communities Scotland and consulted PHPs, local authorities and Health Boards in preparing a range of population demographics (including statistics on male life expectancy, teenage pregnancy, ethnic minorities and illness and disability).

2 2 Relative studies into behaviour, breastfeeding, smoking during pregnancy, alcohol hospitalisations and on the social environment, the economy, physical environment and morbidity and mortality had also been undertaken. Mr Walsh presented the findings for West Edinburgh, represented by the information extracted from postcode areas EH14, EHI 1 and EH13. The information provided was discussed and Mr Walsh responded to questions from members and the public, providing the following additional information. That the range of alcohol-related illness was not immediately identifiable although represented. It was, nevertheless, of increasing concern. That consideration of the provision of cool storage areas for children s packed lunches and of the healthy eating in schools campaign was being extended and that dental health, physical fitness, personavsocial education, lifestyle, sexual and emotional issues were also being considered as part of the overview on the situation. The suggestion of providing a health check clinic for men in or in proximity to a bookmaker or other frequently-used local facility could be addressed, perhaps by the use of a mobile clinic. That the Scottish Executive were running a helpline on domestic abuse which could be approached by men as well as women. In response to a supplementary question on the lack of information on men s health groups, it was suggested that the Scottish Executive should be approached for information on this matter. On the question of comparison of statistics on cancer and heart attack mortalities between England and Scotland, it was commented that Scotland had a traditionally poor health record in both cancer and stroke/heart attack. On a supplementary question on patient waiting lists, it was pointed out that increased demand for treatment was contributing to the longer queues, although there were massive variations between areas generally. In response to a question on monitoring trends, it was indicated that statistics were monitored over a IO-year period but also over shorter periods of time to three years. It was pointed out that such information was necessary for accurate targeting of resources.

3 3 (7) On a question regarding the proposals and anti smoking campaigns, it was indicated that new anti-smoking programmes were being initiated to reinforce the anti-smoking message particularly among young people and pregnant women. (8) In response to a further question on the accuracy of the figures, it was noted that some were based on small numbers and that, where necessary, the indicators presented were based on more than one year s data to provide more robust figures for the small areas covered. The Convener thanked Mr Walsh for his presentation and congratulated him on the South-West Edinburgh - Community Health Wellbeing Profile as shown. (b) South West Local Health Plan: Actions to Promote Health I m p rove men t Lesley Johnston, representing the South West Edinburgh Local Health Partnership, was heard on the development of the action plan to facilitate and support the public health agenda in south west Edinburgh. Underpinning the work there was a belief that health inequalities was one of Scotland s most visible public health challenges and that health, including mental health, was determined by people s social, physical and economic circumstances interacting with genetic factors and the health care system. It was also recognised that lifestyle issues such as exercise, smoking, eating, alcohol, recreational drugs and sexual behaviour were linked with life circumstances and therefore, that it would be possible to provide innovative responses. The programme to promote healthy eating, health inequalities, men s health, domestic violence, community learning plans and in the activities of Lothian Local Health Plan Community Health Partnership was also examined. The Convener thanked Ms Johnston for her presentation. (c) Community Regeneration Funding - Negotiated Contract The allocation of Community Regeneration Funding (CRF) addressing the re-generation priorities set out in the Regeneration Outcome Agreement (ROA) had been agreed by the Planning Partnership.

4 4 A list of the projects recommended for CRF Award in was shown and a draft of the agreement between the City of Edinburgh Council and the on the responsibilities and undertakings as part of the CRF administration r61e. Although agreement was awaited with Communities Scotland in relation to the terms and conditions relating to CRF awards, it appeared unlikely that there would be further significant changes in the agreement. It was also reported that negotiated contracts had now been completed for most of the local projects and that these were broadly in line with the ROA. Local projects would be able to access funding once the contracts had been formally agreed by the Edinburgh Partnership. It was expected that assessment of the Citylife, the Dove Centre, the Youth Agency and the Older Person Service Forum (CHAI) projects would be completed in the following weeks. It was also reported that the contract had now been completed for the Young Persons Service Forum (Youth Agency). In response to a question, it was also reported that as part of the accountable body d e, the City of Edinburgh Council claimed a fee of 2.5% of the total allocation. a) To approve those negotiated contracts agreed between local project and lead partner. b) To note that contracts yet to be agreed for the projects listed in the report were expected shortly and no funding would be released until these had been agreed by the lead partner and received by the WECPP. c) To approve the draft CRF accountable body agreement with the City of Edinburgh Council. (Reference - report by the Planning Partnership Manager, submitted). Mapping and Auditing It had been agreed to carry out a mapping and auditing activity within the West Edinburgh area. This would include mapping current partnership and joint working arrangements and analysis and assessment of activity.

5 5 An initial trawl of Partnership activity had been carried out which had identified more than 130 potential partnerships operating. A follow-up to these groups would shortly be initiated. This would include a detailed questionnaire, a definition of partnership for the purposes of the exercise and a list of initial responses. A second and third and final stage would result in conclusions and recom m end a t ions. To note the report on the progress of the project. (Reference - report by Graeme Fairbrother, Strategic Support Services, submitted.) 4 Community Voices Funding: Community Involvement Coordinator The Partnership had agreed to use Community Voices Programme (CVP) funding to recruit a Community Involvement Co-ordinator. A sum of f45,000 had been allocated to the Community Voices Programme. The Community Involvement Co-ordinator post was likely to be advertised at the bottom point of AP5 (f23,738). However additional staff costs meant that the budget required for the post was approximately f31,ooo. In addition there would be accommodation costs, a small developmental budget and an amount for evaluating the effectiveness of the post. A balance of f8,000 would be used to support the WEVSF s role. In response to a question it was indicated that there was a 2.5% accountable body fee to the Council on the project. Councillor Henderson agreed to write to the Director of Finance on this issue. The Partnership agreed: a) To approve the job description for the Committee Investment Co-ordinator involved in the Co-ordinator post; b) To authorise a start to the recruitment process for the post; c) To receive a further report detailing the activities to be carried out by the West Edinburgh Voluntary Sector Forums supporting the Community Voices Programme; and

6 6 Su b-committee of Pentlands Local Development Committee d) That the Council be asked to waive the 2.5% overhead on the project. 5 Neighbourhood Service Partnerships (a) Longstone NSP The minutes of the meetings of the Longstone Neighbourhood Service Partnership of 16 February and 13 April 2005 were submitted and noted (b) Wester Hailes NSP The Planning Partnership Manager reported that the next meeting of Wester Hailes NSP had been scheduled for Wednesday 4 May (c) Sighthill Park NSP The Manager reported that Sighthill Park NSP were considering a community ownership plan and that he would report further on this as matters developed. 6 Service Forums (a) Transport Services Forum The minute of meeting of the Transport Services Forum of 11 March 2005 was submitted and noted, Keith Bell providing further information on discussions relative to local transport initiatives. (b) West Edinburgh Voluntary Sector Forum The minute of the meeting of the West Edinburgh Voluntary Sector Forum of 15 March 2005 was noted. Milind Kolhatkar, Local Development Worker, was heard in further explanation of the progress made. Milind also reported that a meeting had been held earlier that day and outlined discussions on a further series of developments to the work programme. (c) Older Persons Service Forum The minute of meeting of the Older Persons Service Forum of 30 March 2005 was submitted. The Partnership also had under consideration a report by the Older Persons Service Forum Co-ordinator outlining the work that had been undertaken and indicating also that a more focused theme had been introduced.

7 7 It was noted that the Forum had already held a meeting on the theme of the Community Learning Plan and hoped to have further discussions in the coming months on community safety, fuel efficiency and benefits maximisation. (d) Young Persons Service Forum The Young Persons Service Forum of 14 March 2005 was noted. The Planning Partnership Manager welcomed the appointment of Sarah Hudson, the new YPSF co-ordinator and explained the role that Sarah would play in developing youth services within the West Edinburgh area. 7 Any Other Business 1) NHS24 Keith Bell having invited comment on the telephone charges paid by anyone phoning the NHS 24 number, it was agreed that the general understanding had been that there would be no charge for phone calls to that number. 2) Travel to ERI On a further question regarding travel from Wester Hailes to the ERI the difficulty of persuading the NHS 24 operators to allocate transport were discussed. The difficulties experienced by people who had contacted the NHS 24 Service and who had apparently not qualified for ERI sponsored transport were outlined. This was reinforced by Hellen McDonaugh and others. It was agreed to ask NHS Lothian for an update on the NHS 24 and the Out of Hours Service and for a progress report to the Planning Partnership s next meeting. 8 Date of Next Meeting Tuesday 21 June 2005 at 7pm in Longstone Primary School, Redhall Grove