STIRLING COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP
Community Safety Partnership
Monday 30 May 2011 at 2.00 pm
Wallace Room, Old Viewforth, Stirling
NOTE OF MEETING
Present
Peter Walker, Stirling Safer Cities Co-ordinator (in the Chair)
Anne Allan, Service Manager, Anti-Social Behaviour Resolution Team
Barbara Allan, Community Services, Stirling Council
Elaine Brown, Substance Misuse Officer, Stirling Council
Alan Faulds, Central Scotland Fire & Rescue
Des Friel, Head Economy, Employment & Youth, Stirling Council
Lesley Gallagher, Stirling Community Planning Partnership Manager
Hugh Hamilton, Stirling Council, Trading Standards
Andy Kennedy, City Centre Manager, Stirling Council
Bill Mason, Stirling University
Anne Meikle, Violence Against Woman
Heather MacPherson, Youth Services, Stirling Council
Anne Salter, Stirling C P C, Stirling Council
Anton Stephenson, Central Scotland Police
Sharon McGrouther, Corporate Services (Clerk)
Also in Attendance
Donald Balsillie, Stirling Council
Maxine Fraser, Retailers Against Crime
Fiona Wilborough, Stirling Council
Apologies
Alan Douglas, Central Scotland Police
Terry Barlow, Stirling License Forum
Katy Proctor, Ethnic Minority Groups, Stirling Council
Cathy Steel, Rape Crisis
Wendy Stephen, Victim Support
Janice Hewitt, Assistant Chief Executive, Stirling Council
Claire Bernard, Victim Support
Leslie Fisher, Environmental Health, Stirling Council
Paul Mooney, ASC – Forth Valley
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WELCOME
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and apologies were noted. He
asked everyone present to introduce themselves.
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MINUTES –18 APRIL 2011
The Group approved the Minutes of Meeting held on 18 April 2011 as a correct
record of proceedings.
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MATTERS ARISING/ACTIONS
CSP318(1) – Vandalism Forthside. It was noted that the details regarding the
mounting costs for repairs for the lift had been sent to Farquhar Wilson, Stirling
Council. It was advised that First Rail had a grant available of up to £25,000 to
help against vandalism. It was noted that at this point the only possible action
would be to secure the lift area and it was hoped that when the usage of the
bridge and surrounding area became more popular this would reduce the risk of
vandalism.
CSP318 (2) – Gender Based Violence. Keep on the list and update to a future
meeting of the group when available.
Action (1) - It was agreed to bring back an update to a future meeting of the
Group.
CSP318 (3) – Retail Against Crime (RAC) - Covered under agenda item. The
protocol would hopefully be in place July/August.
CSP318 (4) – Vulnerable Person Fire Referrals – Covered under agenda item.
CSP318 (5) – National Constituency – The responses had been submitted by 5
May 2011. At present there were still no feedback received. It was noted that an
update was still waiting from the Police and the Fire services.
CSP318 (6) – Community Payback Order - A response was still waiting before
an update could be given.
It was also noted that the update on the LARCI would be presented at the next
meeting of the Group.
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RETAIL AGAINST CRIME (RAC)
The Chair introduced Maxine Fraser from Retailers Against Crime.
outlined the current situation within RACS. She noted the following:
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Maxine
It was launched in 1997 to 47 stores in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen;
1500 Member outlets over Ireland, North & West England and Scotland.
Information circulated;
Funded solely by Members.
The following points were noted:
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How they operate eg register of data, data analysed, information circulated,
CCTV footage/skills and Area meetings/store training;
What they provide;
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Examples of Incidents reported;
Information Circulated;
Statistics – Violence 15.5%, drugs 26%, travelling 50% and others 22%;
How they make a difference eg partnership working; member reporting to
RAC; circulation of information; training and police involvements;
Members need to get information more quickly on incidents and culprits.
For more information logon to www.retailersagainstcrime.org.
The following questions were raised:Q Appreciative that the Headquarters were in Stirling. Information sharing
protocol was well established and important. Housing was the only one so far
with a two way correspondence in place.
Q Organised crime obviously a good living. Any rise since the last economic
downtime?
A There was an increase in supermarket meat theft, although an increase was
reported but it was not as much as expected. Anton advised that there was a
major increase in metal theft, as the prices had increased.
Q Organised Crime – Trafficking. Has there been any noted incidents?
A Yes there had been links to an increase in incidents relating to trafficking
groups.
Q Violence relating to children was there a linked to this problem?
A Yes some do relate to these types of incidents.
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CENTRAL SCOTLAND GREEN NETWORK (CSGN)
The Chair introduced Donald Balsillie, Stirling Council. Donald outlined the
current situation and tabled maps for Members to view. He advised that this was
a strategic network of woodland and other habitats, active travel routes,
greenspace links, watercourses and waterways providing an enhanced setting for
development and other land uses and improved opportunities for outdoor
recreation and cultural activity.
He noted the following points:
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Based on Central Scotland Forestry Initiative;
Main agency – Central Scotland Forestry;
Forestry Commission funded £1/2M for this project;
Outlined the 10 goals in place by 2030;
They were looking at 36 different projects;
There were 14 sites located within Stirling area;
Invested in the Back Walk – they asked people what they thought should
happen in this and surrounding areas;
He outlined the Open Space Strategy;
Proper management of woodland areas and development of new ones –
getting the balance right;
The following questions were raised:Q Have you consulted schools?
A These projects needs to be raised with people so they grasp the current
situation.
Q Was there a link to the Oasis system for the hotspots areas?
A Would look at inputting to this system and reviewing the outcome.
Q Was there any link to Criminal Justice and how they get volunteers to help out
in these areas?
A There was a lot of work being achieved by volunteers and employees hoping
to work with Criminal Justice Authority in these areas. There would be a joint
meeting to work on a balance view by all areas with all partners and relevant
groups.
Q Stirling University was currently reviewing parking system and anything to
help would be beneficial. Who do they invite from Stirling Council to discuss
this issue.
A Jonathon Padmore, Stirling Council was the best person to deal with this on
this enquiry.
Q Would the Community Safety Partnership set up a sub-group to look at the
design in more detail and take this forward on behalf of the Group.
Action (2) – The Chair to send an email asking for volunteers to get involved.
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UPDATE FROM CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Anne Salter updated Members on the information within the report submitted with
the agenda.
She noted that the Trafficking was the first protocol in Scotland. Hopefully in
August Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils were merging to act on this
issue. Des Friel advised that joint workings were in place but at present nothing
else would be implemented.
She reminded Members that the White Ribbon campaign was funded and started
by this Group and wanted to note the credit of this to the Community Safety
Partnership.
Ann tabled some leaflets on Refugee week 20-26 June 2011 for Members to
view.
It was also noted that the Larci report would be presented at the July meeting of
the Group.
Action (3): That the Larci presentation be provided at the next meeting of the
Group.
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COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP ACTION PLAN
Lesley Gallagher tabled the draft Action Plan and gave a detailed update.
Members were invited to respond with any comments by 6 June 2011.
Action (4) – Action Plan. To circulate the draft Action Plan to Members inviting
comments to Lesley Gallagher by 6 June 2011.
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VULNERABLE PERSON FIRE REFERRAL PROJECT
Anton Stephenson advised that there was a meeting on 14 June to discuss this
project. It was agreed to bring a report back to the Group at the next meeting.
Action (5) – That a report be presented at the next meeting of the Group.
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ACTION FOR CHANGE UPDATE
Anne Meikle advised that White Ribbon campaign on 20 May was a success and
that Councillor Brown was an ambassador to the cause. She noted that a
Steering Group had been set up. Discussions had taken place with Scottish
Women Aid about piloting the outcome frameworks. It was noted that the
advertising on the smart car was a good idea.
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STIRLING CITY CENTRE NORTH ACTION PLANNING
Lesley Gallagher outlined the current situation. She suggested that a sub-group
be set up to discuss the range of issues and the understanding of them. The
logic model had been completed and a meeting arranged to review and respond
to this and work towards the Action Plan. More information would be available at
the next meeting.
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TEEN CHALLENGE
Elaine Brown tabled the Team Challenge leaflet and outlined the current situation
to Members. She advised that they hoped to implement this in the Stirling area.
This was related to drugs and alcohol issues and they hoped to work with the
Street Pastors and Stirling Council.
Discussion took place and it was agreed to request further details about the
scheme. It was noted that this was a cost negative and probably best to link with
the Salvation Army.
The following questions were raised:Q Were the buses all the same size?
A When buses were out of commission they were passed over, so could be
different sizes.
Q Was there enough groups of people in other areas which would benefit this?
A There does not need to be huge numbers of people.
Q Where would these buses be located?
A Need to engage with Street Pastors, Child Protection and disclosure checks.
Discussions took place on what level the Group should endorse in this scheme.
More information needs to be sought to find out the positives and negatives for
this scheme in the Stirling area. It was agreed that no funding would be provided
by the Group.
It was agreed to look into this scheme in more depth to find out how it works and
what affect would be on the Stirling area. It was agreed to set up a sub-group
discuss and review the scheme.
Action (6) – It was agreed to set up a sub-group to consisting of Heather
MacPherson, Norrie ???, Elaine Brown, Anne Salter, Peter Walker and the a
representative from Street Pastors to discuss and review the scheme.
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LOCAL/AREA COMMUNITY PLANNING
This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Group.
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DUNBLANE YOUNG PEOPLES PROJECT
Heather MacPherson outlined the current situation advising that Dunblane and
Doune Spring Fling. She outlined the 3 options available:
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Expansion of provision of Dunblane Centre;
Youth Services engaging young people – pod in Laidhill during peak times
and Summer;
Inter-generation work.
The community had voted including over 100 young people. The votes were
being counted and they were awaiting the results. It was suggested that the
young people could come along to a future meeting of the Group and give a
presentation on the process and outcome.
There was some money left over and how to use the remainder would require a
decision. The results should be available after 8 June and there would be a
celebration event as well.
Action (7) - It was suggested that the young people could come along to a future
meeting of the Group and give a presentation on the process and outcome.
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SAFEBASE EVALUATION UPDATE
Peter Walker outlined the current situation advising that Alex William was
attending a meeting on 6 June 2011 to discuss it further and take forward the
project.
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EMERGING ISSUES
The following issues were raised:1. Executive – There was a report submitted to the Executive on 21 April
relating to Multi-Housing Occupancy. Andy Kennedy tabled and outlined the
report. It was agreed to circulate to Member for information. It was also
agreed to have this as an Item on the next meeting of the Group inviting the
Author to the meeting.
Action (8) – Andy Kennedy to circulate the Multi-Housing Occupancy report.
It was also agreed to put this as an Item on the next meeting of the Group
inviting the Author of the report to the meeting to discuss any concerns.
2. Stirling University – Bill Mason advised the Group that this would be the last
meeting he would be attending as he was retiring at the end of June. He
advised that a replacement officer would attend the next meeting of the
Group.
The Chair thanked Bill for all his support and wished him all the best.
3. Creating your Event – There was an event at each High School with the
Final Event being held at the Rugby Club again this year.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There were no issues raised.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 11 July 2011 at 2.00 pm in the Wallace Room.
CSP336 TASK SUMMARY
Action
Point
Minute
Item No
Item
1
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Gender Based
Violence
2
CSP323
Central
Scotland
Green Network
(CSGN)
3
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LARCI
Presentation
4
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Community
Safety
Partnership _
Action Plan
5
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Vulnerable
Person Fire
Referral
Project
6
CSP329
7
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8
CSP333(1)
Teen
Challenge
Action
Responsible
Officer(s)
It was agreed to bring back an Lesley Gallagher
update to a future meeting of the
Group.
The Chair to send an email Peter Walker
asking for volunteers to get
involved.
That the Larci presentation be Ann Salter
provided at the next meeting of
the Group
To circulate the draft Action Plan Lesley Gallagher
to Members inviting comments
to Lesley by 6 June 2011.
That a report be presented at Anton
the next meeting of the Group.
Stephenson
It was agreed to set up a subgroup.
Dunblane
It was suggested that the young
Young Peoples people could come along to a
Project
future meeting of the Group and
give a presentation on the
process and outcome.
Multi-Housing
Occupancy
Heather
MacPherson,
Norrie ???,
Elaine Brown,
Anne Salter,
Peter Walker
and a rep from
Street Pastors
Heather
MacPherson
To circulate the Multi-Housing Andy Kennedy
Occupancy report. It was also
agreed to put this as an Item on
the next meeting of the Group
inviting the Author of the report
to the meeting to discuss any
concerns.
The Chair declared the Meeting closed at 4.25 pm