North Coast Area Committee

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1 Cunninghame House, Irvine. 31 January 2013 North Coast Area Committee You are requested to attend a Meeting of the above mentioned Committee of North Ayrshire Council to be held in the Council Chambers, Cunninghame House, Irvine on THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2013 at a.m. to consider the undernoted business. Yours faithfully Elma Murray Chief Executive 1. Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declaration of interest in respect of items of business on the agenda. 2. Minutes The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 22 November 2012 will be signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed). 3. Strathclyde Police Submit report by Strathclyde Police on issues of local interest (copy enclosed). North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE

2 4. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Submit report by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue on issues of local interest (copy enclosed) 5. Largs Car Park Fund: Quarterly Update on Projects Submit report by the Corporate Director (Development & Environment) on progress made and expenditure incurred to date in relation to the implementation of agreed projects (copy enclosed). 6. Largs Car Park Charges Submit report by the Corporate Director (Development & Environment) on the process to increase charges for the use of the Largs Seafront Car Park (copy enclosed). 7. Street Naming: Residential Development Adjacent to Copeland Crescent, Millport Submit report by the Corporate Director (Development & Environment) on the naming of a street within a new housing development adjacent to Copeland Crescent, Millport (copy enclosed). 8. North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP): Board Minutes of Meeting held on 6 December 2012 Submit report by the Chief Executive on the Minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 6 December 2012 (copy enclosed). 9. Date and Venue of Next Meeting The next meeting of the North Coast Area Committee will be held on Thursday 21 March 2013 at 2.00 p.m. in Largs Library. 10. Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent. North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 2

3 North Coast Area Committee Sederunt: Alex Gallagher Alan Hill Tom Marshall Alex McLean Chair: Attending: Apologies: Meeting Ended: North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 3

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5 North Coast Area Committee 22 November 2012 Agenda item 2 LARGS, 22 November At a Meeting of the North Coast Area Committee of North Ayrshire Council at 2.00 p.m. Present Alex Gallagher, Alan Hill, Tom Marshall and Alex McLean. In Attendance C. Hatton, Corporate Director, D. Wilson, Streetscene Manager and K. Don, Economic Development Officer (Tourism) (Development and Environment); J. McHarg, Assistant Manager (Community Development Team) (Education and Skills); and M. Anderson, Committee Services Officer (Chief Executive's Service). Also In Attendance Inspector Gordon Jones and Sgt. A. McGrath (Strathclyde Police); and A. Bruce, Community Safety Group Commander for North and South Ayrshire (Strathclyde Fire and Rescue). Chair Councillor Hill in the Chair. 1. Declarations of Interest In terms of Standing Order 16 and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, Councillor Marshall declared an interest in Agenda Item 5 (Realising the Tourism Potential of the North Coast) on the basis that he operates a self-catering tourist business within the North Coast area. 2. Minutes The Minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 11 October 2012 were signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act Strathclyde Police Submitted report by Strathclyde Police on issues of local interest or concern within the North Coast area during October Information was provided on the following:- Page 1 5

6 crime statistics for the North Coast area during October 2012 and the same period the previous year; action plans in relation to speeding within Largs and Skelmorlie, dog fouling in Largs and youth disorder in Largs; a recent spate of vandalism involving parked cars in Largs; work in connection with Bonfire Night and Christmas events, including preparations for activities associated with the Safer Streets initiative during the 6-week around the Christmas; and the availability of information on the Force's website summarising crime statistics and offering a comparison of the data between 5-year average values and the last 3 months. Members asked questions, and received clarification, on the following:- the increase in the number of assaults in the Largs area compared with the previous year; a non-functioning speeding sign on Greenock Road, Largs; and possible measures to address the issue of bogus tradesmen. Inspector Jones undertook to contact Transport Scotland with a view to having the electronic speeding sign on Greenock Road adjacent to Newhaven Grove, restored to working order. Noted. 4. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Submitted report by Strathclyde Fire and Rescue on activity from 17 September to 11 November 2012, which included information on:- 3 accidental dwelling fires and 1 fire within non-domestic premises; 1 deliberate non-domestic fire on Largs Promenade; 2 rubbish fires, both in Skelmorlie; 6 good intent false alarm incidents and 10 false alarms produced by equipment faults; a road traffic collision on Brisbane Road, Largs; and 4 specialist services. Members asked questions, and received clarification, on the following:- examples of the special services activity undertaken by the Fire Service; and measures to educate the public on fire safety, including the provision of Home Fire Safety Visits. Noted. Page 2 6

7 5. Realising the Tourism Potential of the North Coast The Economic Development Officer (Tourism) gave a verbal report on the background to the North Coast Tourism Assessment Study, its main findings and actions arising from it. The study identified a number of positives, including an increase in visitors to Sportscotland's National Centre in Largs, Largs Marina and the Marine Biological Centre in Millport, as well as growing interest in leisure activities such as kayaking and diving. However, the North Coast is failing to capitalise fully on its other assets, including excellent golf courses and the availability of popular activities like geocaching, extreme cycling and walking at Clyde Muirshiel Country Park. The report also made reference to a tired public realm, a shortage of wet weather facilities and the lack of major tourism icons. A 2-year North Coast Tourism project is currently being developed for delivery from and the outcome of an application for Magnox Socio-Economic funding is currently awaited. Members made the following observations:- there is a need for investment in the public realm, as well as measures to help connect the Marina to the town of Largs; there is potential to promote a science tourism trail through association with the Thomas MacDougall Brisbane Observatory and Lord Kelvin, as well as a historic trail linking castles in the area; the North Coast would need to be marketed as vigorously as Arran if it is to achieve its full potential; Largs Matters now provides a vehicle for the Council to engage with local businesses on marketing the town; Vikingar! could be better marketed as a conference centre; and the shortage of tourism accommodation is an issue for the North Coast. Noted. 6. Community Development Grants Scheme and Local Youth Action Fund: Application for Financial Assistance Submitted report by Corporate Director (Education and Skills) on an application received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme. The Assistant Manager (Community Development Team) advised that, whilst there were insufficient funds remaining in the Community Development Grants Scheme budget to meet fully the grant application from Largs Initiative Limited, the terms of the Local Youth Action Fund would allow the balance to be met from that fund. Page 3 7

8 Arising from a question raised at an earlier meeting of the Area Committee, the Assistant Manager (Community Development Team) also circulated a detailed analysis of Community Development and Local Youth Action Fund grants awarded annually within the Committee's area for the 3-year period from 2009/10 to 2011/12, for Members' information. The Committee agreed to make the following awards:- Community Development Grants Scheme Largs Initiative Limited Local Youth Action Fund Largs Initiative Limited Largs Common Good Fund Submitted report by the Chief Executive on an application for funding from the Largs Common Good Fund. The Committee agreed to make the following award:- Largs Youth Theatre 1, Largs Car Park Fund: Quarterly Update on Projects Submitted report by the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) on the progress of, and expenditure incurred to date on, the implementation of agreed projects. The report provided information on the following:- the repair and replacement of promenade lanterns which commenced on 12 November 2012 and will include the repair of a further 3 lanterns which have been damaged; the scheme for the improvement of the pathway to the Pencil Monument, including the installation of safety barriers and directional signs; Council approval for the creation of a Battle of Largs Anniversary Grant Fund from within the Largs Car Park Fund to support local initiatives to promote the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs; the drafting of the tender for the replacement of the festoon lighting, with the installation works due to commence in Spring 2013; Page 4 8

9 the development of options for the provision of a mains power supply to allow the lighting of the Pencil Monument and improvements to the signage within Largs Car Park; and a breakdown of the estimated costs of the initiatives and actual expenditure against each. The Corporate Director (Development and Environment) also advised of a request from Largs Initiative Limited for the same free use of Largs Car Park for the Yuletide Evening on 6 December 2012 as had been granted in previous years. Members asked questions, and received clarification, on the following:- whether the works to the pathway to the Pencil Monument would be completed ahead of the major sailing event at Largs Marina in April 2013; if there were any planned repairs to the Pencil Monument itself; the cost of the additional lanterns which required to be replaced; and the potential for installing a duct along the pathway to the Pencil Monument as part of works to improve the path. The Committee agreed (a) to honour a historical commitment to grant free use of Largs Car Park to Largs Initiative Limited for the Yuletide Evening on 6 December 2012; (b) that, subject to Members' approval of the amount to be expended, it be remitted to the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) to (i) authorise expenditure from the Car Park Fund for the installation of a duct along the pathway to the Pencil Monument and (ii) submit a report on the outcome to the next meeting of the Committee; (c) that the Corporate Director (Development and Environment) make enquiries around the ownership of the Pencil Monument with a view to advising Members of any planned pointing works to it; and (d) otherwise, to note the content of the report. 9. North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP): Board Minutes of Meeting held on 13 September 2012 Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 13 September Noted. The meeting ended at 2.55 p.m. Page 5 9

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11 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED STRATHCLYDE POLICE North Coast Area Committee 7 February 2013 Submitted for attention of North Coast Area Committee is the Strathclyde Police report for February This report includes crime and offence information relating to Beats 20, 21, 22 and 24 which encompasses the geographical area of Largs, Skelmorlie and Cumbrae for November & December Beat 23 crime and offence information consists mainly of West Kilbride and is contained within the report submitted to the Garnock Valley and West Kilbride Area Committee. However, information relating to Fairlie is also included in Beat 23 and a limited data capture is detailed for Fairlie for the consideration of the North Coast Area Committee. An explanation regarding this has previously been forwarded to the secretary for the Committee. The main focus of our proactivity and support for public reassurance continues to be the priorities listed on the local Community Policing Plan for 2012/2013. The priorities as formulated from the public consultation exercise are; 1. Drunk or Disorderly behaviour (including Vandalism and Graffiti) 2. Drug Dealing and Drug use 3. Assault and Violent crime 4. Housebreaking and Other Theft A breakdown of the crime/offence statistics for the months of November & December 2012 and a previous year comparison for the North Coast area are detailed below. Largs (Beats 20 & 21) Crimes Nov/Dec 2012 Nov/Dec 2011 Reported Detected Reported Detected Attempt Murder Serious Assault Assault Housebreaking (Domestic) Theft Vandalism Breach of the Peace Threaten/Abusive behaviour Offensive Weapons Drinking in Public Urinating Drug Misuse Driving Offences NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 11

12 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Skelmorlie & Cumbrae (Beats 22 & 24) Crimes Nov/Dec 2012 Nov/Dec 2011 Reported Detected Reported Detected Attempt Murder Serious Assault Assault Theft Vandalism Housebreaking (Domestic) Breach of the Peace Threaten/Abusive behaviour Offensive Weapons Drinking in Public Urinating Drug Misuse Driving Offences Fairlie (Beat 23) Crimes Nov/Dec 2012 Reported Detected Theft 2 0 Common Assault 2 2 Vandalism 1 0 Driving Offences 3 3 Additional Information Safer Streets Festive Initiative The Multi Agency Action Plan targeting the town centres of Irvine, Saltcoats and Largs operated during the 5 weekends of December. The three main priorities being targeted were: 1) Tackling alcohol fuelled disorder and anti-social behaviour 2) Address the issues of public safety 3) Providing a highly visible and reassuring police presence in our town centres These priorities were tackled through work including: Conducting an Environmental Visual Audit (EVA or Walkabout) in Largs Town Centre. This involved local licensees; shopkeepers; representatives from Largs Community Council & Largs Matters; Town Centre Community Policing Team, Problem Solving Team and Director of Community Safety for N Ayrshire; North Ayrshire Council Street Scene, Housing Officers, ASBIT, Youth Services, Licensing and CCTV. (Copy of EVA attached to report) Street Scene deployed extra litter bins in the town centre and carried out sweeps to remove glass bottles, etc, to reduce the potential weapons. Taxi marshals were deployed each weekend and worked closely with Police to ensure Public Safety. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 12

13 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Joint visits to identify antisocial party tenants by Police and North Ayrshire Council Anti Social Behaviour Intervention Team (ASBIT). Joint visits to licensed premises by North Ayrshire Council Trading Standards officers and Police. Joint patrols between Police officers and North Ayrshire Council Youth Workers tackling youth alcohol consumption and personal safety. Joint work between North Ayrshire CCTV and Police to target street based drug dealing. For those who were intent on consuming large quantities of alcohol and committing acts of criminality and anti-social behaviour, greater numbers of highly visible police patrols were deployed within the town centres with their main objective being public reassurance. This also allowed officers to intervene early and enabled the seizure of large quantities of alcohol from youths. Police activity:- 130 Stop/Searches conducted in and around Largs Town Centre (with number of positive searches for alcohol & drugs recorded) Anti Social Behaviour tickets issued Persons reported to Procurator Fiscal 6 Warrants executed A single common assault recorded in Largs town centre in December 2012 There were no Crimes of indecency recorded in Largs town centre in December 2012 Test Purchase operation with all premises passing and no issues raised. Stop search operation utilising Police dog at Nightclubs, with no positive searches. Officers deployed on high visibility patrols stopped 2 males who were found to be in possession of a controlled substance to the value of and in cash which was also seized, thereafter a search warrant was issued for home address s and motor vehicle were a third male was arrested. Alongside this Police activity, success was also due to a number of factors including the good work of taxi marshals assisting at taxi ranks with the issuing of flip flops and lollipops to party goers and revellers. Feedback received from youth workers was also positive. With police support, they were able to safely patrol in areas which may otherwise have been avoided. This allowed them to reach youths with whom no previous contact had been made. CCTV used the town centre cameras and Mobile CCTV van to gather information and intelligence on individuals who were identified as being problematic and as a result the police then engaged with persons identified prior to their conduct becoming an issue. Activity was also targeted to specific concerns outwith the town centre, namely anti-social house parties which increase during the festive period and domestic abuse. Each week ASBIT supplied police with a constantly updated list of householders who were known to regularly hold parties. These addresses were visited and householders were warned and no noise was reported from any of the addresses listed. A linked domestic abuse action plan, aimed at promoting pro-activity and early intervention in all cases of domestic abuse was launched to run alongside the Multi Agency Action Plan. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 13

14 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Action Plans Further to my recent report to North Coast Area Committee, officers from the Community Policing Team continue to be actively involved in public reassurance. As per previous reports, recent action plans have proactively addressed areas of concern, particularly violence, drug dealing, anti social behaviour and acquisitive crime. A number of Action plans have been instigated during the period to address specific issues, namely; Vandalism Largs Purchase of alcohol - Largs Speeding Largs/Skelmorlie Dog Fouling Largs Youth Disorder Largs Vandalism As previously reported, there has been a rise in vandalism in the Largs area. In particular, these have been directed at house and shops window, motor vehicles and lighting with extra attention provided to areas of vulnerability, while I would encourage members of the public to remain vigilant and report anyone acting suspiciously. Public Consultation Survey Results 2012 Public Consultation Results During 2012 Strathclyde Police undertook a wide-ranging Public Consultation Survey to establish the views and opinions of the North Coast & Cumbraes communities. The results showed improvement in public confidence with 93.2% surveyed indicating that they thought North Coast & Cumbraes a very/fairly good place to live. The results also signified that fewer people had a fear of crime in the neighbourhood with 73.9% indicating no fear of crime & 72.7% of those surveyed felt that their concerns were acted upon by local police officers most of the time. Overall, 67% of those surveyed were satisfied with the service provided by the Police. These results will assist in identifying priorities for 2013/14 in North Coast & Cumbraes. The Local Policing Plan is in the process of preparation and will be disseminated to the North Coast Area Committee in due course. Force Website Detailed below are the web page details for the local area. These pages provide local information together with a summary of crime statistics representing a comparison of the data between 5 year average values and the last 3 months. North Coast & Cumbraes Inspector Gordon Jones Community Policing Inspector for North Coast/Cumbrae & Garnock Valley NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 14

15 Safer Streets 2012 Environmental Visual Audit Largs Town Centre Tuesday 20 th November

16 Environmental Visual Audit Participants Name Organisation Position/Department Telephone Colin Brent Property Owner Rodger Bunting Moorings Knitwear Jacqueline Cameron North Ayrshire Council Housing Office Manager Gordon Cowan North Ayrshire Council Youth Services Grace Cullen North Ayrshire Council Licensing Standards Natalie Cumming Teacups Amy Duncan North Ayrshire Council Youth Services Gordon Jones Strathclyde Police Inspector Pat Kelly North Ayrshire Council ASBIT Manager Jim Leitch Strathclyde Police Problem Solving Team John Lockhart North Ayrshire Councile Street Scene Neil MacKinnon Strathclyde Police Town Centre Policing Stephen McDonald Lounge/Room Harry McEachan Largs Community Council Alan McPhail Strathclyde Police Town Centre Policing Helen Miller North Ayrshire Council Street Scene Garry Muir Strathclyde Police Local Authority Liaison Officer Ron Muir Largs Matters Iain Murdoch Self Employed Window Cleaner Alan Neilson IBAC Roddy Newbigging Strathclyde Police Chief Inspector Niven Paterson Ye Olde Anchor Inn Jason Peter Strathclyde Police Problem Solving Team Alison Ryrie Strathclyde Police Problem Solving Team Frances Ward Wards Of Largs John Watson North Ayrshire CCTV Ltd Manager 16

17 Environmental Visual Audit Graffiti Litter Overflowing Bins Emergency Litter (glass and drug paraphernalia) X Dog Fouling Damage (fencing, lighting columns, broken windows etc) Lighting Levels Fly-posting Availability of missiles (bricks etc, accumulations in ready X access) Overgrown vegitation Various Largs Town Centre Please detail below the specific problem/s: Increased levels of litter during the evening. Please detail below any prevention suggestions/action to be taken: NAC Street Scene staff will be tasked to provide additional patrols in the early morning and evening in an effort to remove general litter, glass etc. Additional bins will be sited in hot spots and areas with high footfall (taxi rank etc). 17

18 Environmental Visual Audit Graffiti Litter Overflowing Bins Emergency Litter (glass and drug paraphernalia) Dog Fouling Damage (fencing, lighting columns, broken windows X etc) Lighting Levels Fly-posting Availability of missiles (bricks etc, accumulations in ready access) Overgrown vegitation Stanlane Place, Largs Please detail below the specific problem/s: Youths congregating in area, recent issues with property being damaged. Please detail below any prevention suggestions/action to be taken: Additional Police foot patrols will be conducted in the area. Joint Police/Youth Services patrols will also target the area. 18

19 Environmental Visual Audit Other Issues Raised CCTV The contact telephone number for the NACCTV control room will be distributed to licensed premises for use by staff to identify problem persons in the town centre. Licensed Premises staff to be vigilant for customers leaving premises with glasses/bottles. Additional Police Patrols will be tasked with walking through premises to act as a deterrent to would be troublemakers and engage with staff who will identify any problem customers or groups. Proxy Sales of alcohol additional proactive Police patrols will target the issue of proxy alcohol sales in the area, a number of areas where this is an issue were highlighted and will be progressed by Strathclyde Police. 19

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21 Tactical Assessment Dates: Councils: Wards: 01/12/ /01/2013 North Ayrshire North Coast and Cumbraes Ward Incident Analysis Ward Council Ward as % of Council Population % Dwellings % Incidents % Casualties % Fire 0 5 % RTC 0 3 % Other % Fatalities 0 0 % Fire 0 0 % RTC 0 % Other 0 0 % Dwelling Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Dwelling Fire Locations Street Incident Count NELSON ST,., LARGS 1 ROCKLAND PARK,., LARGS 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 2 Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 1 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 21

22 Tactical Assessment Dwelling Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Dwelling Fire Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria. Non Domestic Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Non Domestic Fire Locations Non Domestic Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Non Domestic Fire Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria. Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 2 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 22

23 Tactical Assessment Vehicle Fires: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Vehicle Fire Locations Vehicle Fires: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Vehicle Fire Locations Rubbish Fires Top 10 Rubbish Fire Locations Street Incident Count CRAWFORD ST,., LARGS 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 1 Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 3 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 23

24 Tactical Assessment Heath and Grass Fires Top 10 Heath and Grass Fire Locations Derelict Buildings: Accidental Top 10 Accidental Derelict Buildings Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria. Derelict Buildings: Deliberate Top 10 Deliberate Derelict Buildings Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria. Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 4 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 24

25 Tactical Assessment False Alarms: Malicious Top 10 Malicious False Alarm Locations Street Incident Count GALLOWGATE ST,., LARGS 1 MOORBURN RD,., LARGS 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 2 False Alarms: Good Intent Top 10 Good Intent False Alarm Locations False Alarms: Equipment Fault Top 10 Equipment Fault False Alarm Locations Street Incident Count BRISBANE RD,., LARGS 3 WATERSIDE ST,., LARGS 1 WEST BAY RD, MILLPORT, CUMBRAE 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 5 Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 5 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 25

26 Tactical Assessment Road Traffic Collisions Top 10 Road Traffic Collision Locations Water Related Incidents Top 10 Water Related Incident Locations Data does not exist for the specified criteria. Other Special Services* Top 10 Other Special Services* Locations Street Incident Count BRISBANE ST,., LARGS 1 GOGOSIDE RD,., LARGS 1 LADY MARGARET HOSPITAL, MILLPORT, CUMBRAE 1 MAIN ST,., LARGS 1 Total Incidents in all Ward Streets 4 * - Excluding road traffic collisions and water related incidents Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 6 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 26

27 Tactical Assessment Report Description Given a date range, council and ward, this report provides demographic, incident, casualty and fatality information in tabular format. It also charts and lists the top ten street locations for a chosen list of incident types. Tactical Assessment Version: Draft Page 7 of 7 Executed: 29/01/ :23:16 27

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29 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Agenda Item 5 North Coast Area Committee 7 February 2013 Subject: Purpose: Largs Car Park Fund: Quarterly Update on Projects To advise the Area Committee of the progress and expenditure incurred to date in relation to the implementation of agreed projects. Recommendation: That the Area Committee notes the progress and expenditure on the agreed projects to date. 1. Introduction 1.1 At its meeting of 22 November 2012, the Area Committee considered a number of proposed initiatives to be funded through the Largs car park fund during the financial years 2012/13 and 2013/14. At that time the following projects were agreed:- Repair and replacement of the lantern heads along the promenade (2012/13); Improvement to the pathway to the Pencil Monument from Anthony Road (2012/13); Creation of a 30,000 fund to support local events to mark the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs (2012/13 & 2013/14) (subject to Council approval); and Replacement of the festoon lighting along the promenade (2013/14). 1.2 It was further agreed that officers seek more cost effective ways of providing lighting to the Pencil Monument and report their findings to a future meeting of the Committee. 29

30 2. Current Position Repair and Replacement of Promenade Lanterns 2.1 The contract to repair and replace the lanterns along the promenade was completed by November The contract was completed on time and within budget. Improvement to the Pathway to the Pencil Monument 2.2 At the previous meeting, the Area Committee asked that consideration be given to the installation of ducting along the full length of the pathway between Anthony Road and the Yacht Haven and a survey to be undertaken on the Pencil Monument. The path has been redesigned to include the ducting however this, along with a lack of response from Network Rail,has caused a delay to the project. It is envisaged that the contract for laying the path and re-building of the culverts will commence by mid February It is estimated that the contract will take between weeks to complete, weather permitting. 2.3 The original stone work for the path leading to the Pencil from the main path around its base is no longer fit for purpose. A new design for the area is currently underway. Prior to considering the redesign of this area a significant amount of research was carried out to identify the historical significance of the current design and the materials used. It was identified through the daughter of the lady who designed the original path up to and around the monument, that the materials used to construct the path were harvested from the shore, a practice which is no longer acceptable. It is the intention to integrate if possible some of the existing stone within the new design. The Pencil Monument 2.4 The Area Committee further requested that a condition survey of this monument be undertaken. The survey identified some minor repairs which will be addressed at the time improvement work takes place around the base of the monument. 30

31 Battle of Largs Anniversary Grant Fund 2.5 At its meeting on 19 September 2012, the Council agreed to the creation of a grant fund of 30,000 from within the Largs Car Park Fund for a period of 12 months to support local initiatives to promote the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs. A criteria has been developed for the evaluation of application and a verbal update on the latest position will be provided to the Committee. Replacement of Festoon Lighting 2.6 The tender for the replacement of the festoon lights has been drafted and will be issued during the week beginning 18 February 2013 to enable the installation to take place before the end of May Lighting of the Pencil Monument 2.7 At a previous meeting, the Area Committee asked that further investigation on the potential options for supplying power to the Pencil Monument be carried out, including exploring the alternative sources of funding available and the use of local contractors Several options were considered for the supply of power to light the Pencil Monument however the only feasible one appeared to be a mains supply either from Bowen Craig changing rooms or the Yacht Haven. Of these the preferred option was to take power from Bowen Craig changing rooms Currently a wayleave request is being prepared by the Estates Section to lodge with Network Rail to enable the electrical supply to be fed through the culvert which passes under the railway line. If permission is not granted by Network Rail arrangements to enable power to be taken from the same supply which feeds the Yacht Haven will be explored further A number of meetings have been held with EDF who have indicated their support to the project as part of their apprenticeship programme, including associated funding. The project will also be supported as part of the Building Services Community Projects as part of the apprentice programme Arrangements were made to trench and install ducting along length of the path from the culvert adjacent to Bowen Craig football pitch to the Pencil Monument during the week beginning 28 January Prior to this work taking place all owners of memorial benches along this stretch were informed by letter of the works taking place and that their benches would be removed and taken into storage. In addition to this a notice was placed in the local newspaper and signs were erected on site informing people of the works prior to Christmas. 31

32 Current Budget Position 2.8 A breakdown of the estimated costs of the initiatives and the actual expenditure against each is detailed below. Committed Projects Agreed Expenditure ( ) Actual Expenditure ( ) 2012/13 Viking Festival 13,250 13,309 Battle of Largs 30,000 0 Anniversary Grant Repair/Replacement of 14,000 11,643 Promenade Lanterns Improvements to the pathway from the Pencil Monument 50,000 0 Miscellaneous (signs 1,942 1,942 etc) Total 109,192 26,894 Comments 2013/14 Replacement of Festoon Lights 35, The car park fund has reserves of 65,525. The budgeted annual income for the car park fund for 2012/13 is 125,000 as of 31 December 2012 the total income is 110, Proposals 3.1 That the Area Committee notes the progress and expenditure on the agreed projects to date. 4. Implications Financial Implications 4.1 The funding identified for the projects has previously been agreed by the Committee. Human Resource Implications 4.2 There are no implications. 32

33 Legal Implications 4.3 There are no implications Equality Implications 4.4 Improvement path works, is in line with the recommendations of the National Cycle Network, and will improve access to the pathway by the community. Environmental Implications 4.5 The are no adverse environmental implications. Implications for Key Priorities 4.6 The improvements suggested will contribute towards the delivery of some of the Council s core objectives, including Regeneration and Improving Services. 5. Consultations 5.1 Consultation has taken place with Finance and Planning Services. 6. Conclusion 6.1 The projects agreed by the Committee continue to be developed and implemented within the budgets allocated. CRAIG HATTON Corporate Director (Development and Environment) Reference : RM/DW For further information please contact Russell McCutcheon on Background Papers 0 33

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35 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Agenda Item 6 North Coast Area Committee 7 February 2013 Subject: Purpose: Largs Car Park Charges To advise the Area Committee of the process to review charges for the use of the Largs Seafront Car Park. Recommendation: That the Area Committee agrees to (a) recommend to the Cabinet an increase in the tariff for parking in the Largs Seafront Car Park and (b) note the process for making this change. 1. Introduction 1.1 The revenue arising from charges levied at the Largs Car Park is, once operating costs have been deducted, utilised to support local initiatives. 1.2 At its meeting 23 August 2012 the Area Committee considered a report on the progress and expenditure against agreed projects. It was identified at this time that if all the initiatives identified were to be undertaken within the financial year there would be a shortfall of 70, Whilst the Committee considered two options on how it could deliver identified initiatives, both of these options were constrained by the amount of income being generated from Largs Sea Front Car Park. 1.4 The charge for the car park has remained static for a number of years and, whilst it still generates a reasonable income, the current charge does not reflect rates charged at similar facilities within the administrative areas of other Councils. For example, Argyll and Bute Council who operate car parks in Oban charge 1.10 per hour or per 24 hours, whilst others within the town charge 20p per 15 mins. 1.5 An increase in the charge for parking would increase the number and/or the extent of initiatives funded annually. 35

36 2. Current Position Notification of the Increase in Charge 2.1 The Largs Sea Front Car Park is not part of the Council's Highway Assets and is, therefore, not subject to the regulatory regime of the Highways Act. Accordingly, the Council, through the Area Committee, can review the charging structure at any time and advise the public of this action. 2.2 The current charge for parking at the Largs Seafront Car Park is 2.00 per day or part thereof. There is potential to generate up to a further 62,500 per annum based for each 1.00 increase in the charge on the current year's projected income of 125, Proposals 3.1 That the Area Committee agrees to recommend to the Cabinet an increase in the charge levied to park in Largs Seafront Car Park, to 3.00 per day, or part thereof, with effect from 1 April That a suitable exercise be undertaken thereafter to advise the public of the increase including: i. ii. iii. newspaper advertisements website car park signage 4. Implications Financial Implications 4.1 An additional 62,500 will be realised for investment in local projects. Human Resource Implications 4.2 There are no implications. Legal Implications 4.3 The car park does not form part of the Highway Authority assets. Accordingly there is no requirement to formally consult upon any revisions to the charging structure. 36

37 Equality Implications 4.4 There are no implications. Environmental Implications 4.5 The are no adverse environmental implications. Implications for Key Priorities 4.6 The improvements suggested will contribute towards the delivery of improvements within Largs that will positively contribute to tourism. 5. Consultations 5.1 Consultation has taken place with Legal Services. 6. Conclusion 6.1 The increase in tariff should generate an increase of 62,000 available for projects within Largs. CRAIG HATTON Corporate Director (Development and Environment) Reference : RM/DW For further information please contact Russell McCutcheon, Head of Environment and Related Services on telephone number Background Papers 0 37

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39 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Agenda Item 7 North Coast Area Committee 7 February 2013 Subject: Purpose: Street Naming: Residential development adjacent to Copeland Crescent, Millport. To seek the agreement of the Committee to name the street within a new housing development adjacent to Copeland Crescent, Millport. Recommendation: That the Committee approves 'St. Beya Gardens' as the new street name for the above development. 1. Introduction 1.1 The Council has a responsibility to provide street names for new developments under Section 97 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act In determining suitable names, it is important to ensure that they do not give rise to confusion, particularly for the postal and emergency services. 2. Current Position 2.1 A new residential development, comprising 12 new build houses, is currently under construction by North Ayrshire Council Housing Services. The site is adjacent to Copeland Crescent, Millport and is nearing completion. 2.2 Housing Services, the developer, have put forward 'Beya Meadow' as a suggestion for the name of the development. 'St. Beya Gardens' was a suggestion made by several Ward Members. The name 'Beya' is associated with an early missionary who visited the island. Another Member suggested holding a competition for the local primary school to suggest a street name. 2.3 In order to meet the developer's timescale of occupation of the first units in Summer 2013, postal addresses have been requested for allocation prior to the end of February This is so that the utility providers can be advised of postal addresses to allow installation of services. 39

40 3. Proposals 3.1 That, due to time constraints, the Committee does not hold a competition on this occasion and instead approves 'St. Beya Gardens' as the new street name for the development. 4. Implications 4.1 None. 4.2 None. Financial Implications Human Resource Implications Legal Implications 4.3 The Council has a statutory duty to provide street names and house numbers to new developments. 4.4 None. 4.5 None. 4.6 None. Equality Implications Environmental Implications Implications for Key Priorities 5. Consultations 5.1 Consultation has taken place with the developer and Ward Members on potential names, as detailed within this report. 40

41 6. Conclusion 6.1 Given the historical connection between the island and St. Beya, the Committee are invited to determine 'St. Beya Gardens' as the new street name for the development. CRAIG HATTON Corporate Director (Development and Environment) Reference : CH/BMcL/LB For further information please contact Brian McLemon, Technician, Development Planning on Background Papers None 41

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47 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Agenda Item 8 North Coast Area Committee 7 February 2013 Subject: Purpose: North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP): Board Minutes of Meeting held on 6 December 2012 To submit the minutes of the meeting of the North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) held on 6 December Recommendation: That the Area Committee notes the Minutes contained in Appendix Introduction 1.1 It was previously agreed that the Minutes of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board be submitted to the Area Committee for information. The key matters arising from the Minutes have been highlighted for the attention of the Committee and are detailed in paragraph Current Position 2.1 The Minutes of the meeting of the CPP Board held on 6 December 2012 are appended. Particular matters for the Area Committee's attention include the following: Agenda Item 4: Draft Single Outcome Agreement Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, submitted a report on the draft Single Outcome Agreement This covers the three CPP priorities of a Working North Ayrshire, a Healthy and Active North Ayrshire and a Safe and Secure North Ayrshire along with overarching themes of building community capacity, early intervention and prevention and reducing local inequalities of outcome. The Board agreed the model for the draft SOA and that a revised draft be presented to the next Board meeting. 47

48 Agenda Item 5: Draft Community Engagement Strategy Audrey Sutton, Head of Service (Education and Skills) presented the draft Community Planning Partnership Community Engagement Strategy. She outlined the recommendations for action which will provide effective and flexible community engagement approaches for use by all Community Planning partners. The Board agreed to approve the strategy. Agenda Item 6: Neighbourhood Planning Damien Griffith, Community Planning Partnership Analyst, reported on progress made in relation to the Community Planning Partnership s adoption of a Neighbourhood Planning approach. The Board agreed that Areas of Family Stress reports should be completed to outline the spatial distribution of deprivation across North Ayrshire and identify areas where households are experiencing disproportionate levels of stress from acute combinations of social and economic disadvantage. The Board also agreed that a Data Asset Framework should be established for the Community Planning Partnership to cover all partner data assets. Agenda Item 7: Early Intervention and Prevention Marjorie Adams, Programme Manager (Early Intervention and Prevention) advised the Board on progress made on early intervention and prevention and setting out the implications of the Early Years Collaborative. The Board agreed to participate in the Early Years Collaborative and that Carol Kirk, Corporate Director (Education and Skills) be appointed Executive Champion. Agenda Item 9: Feedback from CPP Audit Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, updated the Board on feedback received in relation to the Community Planning Partnership audit. It was noted that a final report will be published in February/March The Board agreed that further detail should be provided following the issuing of the final report along with an improvement plan. 3. Proposals 3.1 That the Area Committee notes the CPP Board Minutes and, in particular, those matters highlighted at 2.1 above. 4. Implications Financial Implications 4.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report. 48

49 Human Resource Implications 4.2 There are no human resource implications arising from this report. Legal Implications 4.3 There are no legal implications arising from this report. Equality Implications 4.4 There are no equality implications arising from this report. Environmental Implications 4.5 There are no environmental implications arising from this report. 5. Consultations 5.1 No consultations were required. 6. Conclusion 6.1 The Minutes are submitted for information with the matters arising. Reference : MR For further information please contact Morna Rae on Background Papers No background papers ELMA MURRAY Chief Executive 49

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51 North Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership CPP Board Minutes of Meeting held on 6 December 2012 North Ayrshire Council Councillor William Gibson (Chair). Councillor Anthea Dickson. Councillor Alex Gallagher. Councillor Ruth Maguire. Elma Murray, Chief Executive. Irvine Bay Regeneration Company Patrick Wiggins, Chief Executive. Jobcentre Plus Robert McKay. NHS Ayrshire and Arran John Burns, Chief Executive. Amanda Coulthard, Assistant Director (Planning). Scottish Enterprise Jim Reid, Stakeholders & Networks Director. Skills Development Scotland Marlene Crawford, Head of Operations. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Billy Thomson, Group Commander. Strathclyde Police John Thomson, Divisional Commander. Chief Inspector Roddy Newbigging. Third Sector Interface Jim Nichols, Manager, Arran CVS. In Attendance Audrey Sutton, Head of Community and Culture and John McKnight, Manager Community Development (Education and Skills); Iona Colvin, Corporate Director (Social Services and Health); Karen Yeomans, Head of Development Planning (Development and Environment); Damien Griffith, Partnership Analyst, Sandra Bale and Marjorie Adams, Policy and Performance Officers, Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, and Martyn McKeown, Committee Services Manager (Chief Executive s Service). Chair Councillor Gibson in the Chair. 1 51

52 1. Welcome and Apologies The Chair welcomed those present to the meeting. Apologies were recorded on behalf of Councillor Robert Steel, Martin Cheyne, Chairman (NHS Ayrshire and Arran); Carol Kirk, Corporate Director (Education and Skills) (North Ayrshire Council); Karen Watt, Depute Director Enterprise and Tourism (Scottish Government); Neil Wylie, Director of Finance (Strathclyde Partnership for Transport). 2. Minutes of Meeting The Minutes of the Meeting of the CPP Board held on 13 September 2012 were confirmed. 3. Matters Arising from Minutes Submitted note of action taken in respect of matters arising from the previous meeting of the CPP Board. Noted. 4. Draft Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) Submitted report by Morna Rae, Community Planning Officer, North Ayrshire Council on the draft SOA A revised draft of the SOA was tabled. Work has been ongoing to develop the next phase of the Single Outcome Agreement for North Ayrshire CPP. The report summarised the range of factors that have been taken into account in the work to date, including, the review of Community Planning; feedback from the CPP Audit; outputs from Board Development days; and results of the Peoples Panel survey. The proposed model for the next SOA includes overarching themes of building community capacity, early intervention and prevention, and reducing local inequalities of outcome. The three CPP priorities have been retained. Under each of these there are high level and intermediate level outcomes, along with related indicators. Once the outcomes and indicators are confirmed by the SMT and CPP Board, further work will take place on developing the related SOA Action Plan Targets for the indicators will also be developed. These proposals will be brought back to the SMT and Board in due course. The final SOA will be agreed with the Scottish Government by 30 June Partners discussed the information presented in the report. The Chair indicated his view that there needed to be more definition in respect of early intervention. Noted. 5. Draft Community Engagement Strategy 2 52

53 Submitted report by Audrey Sutton, Head of Service (Education and Skills), North Ayrshire Council, on a draft Community Engagement Strategy. The Community Planning Partnership has recognised the growing importance of being able to engage with residents and communities as it aims to deliver more effective and efficient services to meet residents immediate and future needs. The draft Community Engagement Strategy seeks to build on current achievements and to improve the way in which the CPP communicates with residents. The strategy will provide a framework within which all North Ayrshire Community Planning Partners can effectively work together to ensure the development and delivery of responsive public services. The draft Strategy adopts the definition, principles and aspirations of the National Standards for Community Engagement. It outlines some of the benefits which public agencies, as well as communities, can derive from good community engagement. The Strategy includes recommendations for action which will provide effective and flexible community engagement approaches for use by all Community Planning Partners. These were summarised in Section 11. The CPP Board agreed to approve the draft Community Engagement Strategy and that Stephen McLaughlin should be the CPP lead officer for community engagement. 6.1 Neighbourhood Planning: Areas of Family Stress Report Submitted report by Damien Griffith, Community Planning Partnership Analyst, North Ayrshire Council, on the preparation of a family stress report. The CPP Board has previously approved the introduction of 6 new neighbourhood planning areas (Arran/Irvine/Kilwinning/Three Towns/Garnock Valley/North Coast, West Kilbride & Cumbraes). As part of the first stages of implementing the Neighbourhood Planning Approach, the Strategic Management Team (SMT) agreed that an up to date community needs/strength analysis should be undertaken. This will help to identify areas which have priority needs and areas where there is evidence of positive socio-economic trends. A coherent assessment of local conditions will in turn inform the Partnership in relation to the planning and targeting of resources. A key source of comparative data for small areas in the past has been the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). The updated Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012 will be published on 18 December 2012 and will provide valuable trend data at the small area level of datazone which is approximately 750 households. Key rankings across the income, employment, education, health, housing, crime and access to services will provide a clearer and more detailed picture of relative need for the Partnership. The report set out proposals to use both Partner sourced data and SIMD rankings, to produce an Areas of Family Stress (AFS) report. The AFS report will seek to understand the spatial distribution of deprivation across North Ayrshire and will identify areas where households and families are experiencing disproportionate 3 53