NORTH AYRSHIRE

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TEAM

AGENDA

Wednesday 26 October 2016 9.30 am

Irvine & Kilwinning Committee

Cunninghame House, Irvine

Item Officer Time

1.

Pg 3

Welcome Minutes of Previous Meeting a) Minutes and Action Note from 27 September 2016

(attached)

9.30 - 9.35

(5 minutes)

2.

Presentation : Youth Participatory Budgeting Angela Morell & Modern

Apprentice NAC

9.35 – 9.50

(15 minutes)

3.

The role of SFRS and Early Intervention and Prevention (verbal)

David McGowan Scottish Fire &

Rescue Services

9.50- 10.20 (30 minutes)

4. Pg 8

Safer North Ayrshire Partnership and Community Safety (attached)

Janeine Barrett NAC

10.20 - 10.30 (10 minutes)

5.

Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2017-2022 (to follow)

Craig Hatton NAC

10.30 - 10.40 (10 minutes)

6. CPP Budget Overview (verbal) Laura Friel NAC

10.40 – 10.50 (10 minutes)

7.

Smoke Free Grounds (verbal)

Elaine Young NHSA&A

10.50 – 11.00

8. Pg 15

Shared Ayrshire Equality Outcomes (attached)

Morna Rae NAC

11.00 – 11.05

9.

Strategic Police Policies (verbal)

Tim Ross

Police Scotland

11.15 – 11.20

/…

10.

Social Impact Pledges – Presentation and discussion

Morna Rae

NAC

11.20 – 11.35

11. Any Other Business

11.35 – 11.40

12.

Date of next meeting: Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 9.30 a.m.

For further information please contact Morna Rae, Community Planning Team Leader

North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine, KA12 8EE Tel: (01294) 324117 Email: mrae@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING 

27th September 2016                                                                                                                  

                                                                                      

Present 

 

Health and Social Care Partnership                                                                                                                   

Iona Colvin, Director North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership 

Elaine Young, Assistant Director Public Health (NHS A&A) 

 

KA Leisure  

Laura Barrie, Business Manager  

 

North Ayrshire Council                                                                                                                                                        

Elma Murray, Chief Executive (Chair)                                                                                                                                                 

Morna Rae, Team Leader (Community Planning)                                                                                                                        

Craig Hatton, Executive Director (Place) 

Audrey Sutton, Head of Service (Economy and Communities) 

Gavin Macgregor, Head of People and Transformation 

Caroline Amos, Head of Service (Education and Youth Employment) 

 

Scottish Fire and Rescue 

Jim Scott, Local Senior Officer    

Kenny Hankinson, Group Manager     

 

Scottish Enterprise                                                                                                                                                                    

Mark Newlands, Scottish Enterprise Location Director 

 Third Sector Interface                                                                                                                          

Vikki Yuill, Operations Manager (ACVS) 

 

In Attendance: 

David Weir, Deborah McKean and Christine Speedwell (Carers Centre), Sheila Paisley (NAC) and 

Andrew Fox (NAC)  

 

 

Apologies 

Barbara Hastings Chief Executive (TACT), Libby Cairns Chief Executive (KA Leisure) 

   

Agenda Item 1 

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1. Minutes of Previous Meeting and Action Note 

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed. Craig Hatton advised that proposals in relation to 

the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership and Community Safety will be brought to the next meeting. He 

also advised that discussions on a new female custodial facility in Ayrshire are ongoing. The Action 

Note was updated. 

2. Presentation on Young Carers 

David Weir, Deborah McKean and Christine Speedwell of the Carers Centre provided a presentation 

on carers. The SMT watched a video which explained the impact of being a carer on young people’s 

lives. This is being used in secondary schools in PSE classes and will help identify young carers. It was 

noted that they currently are supporting 160 young carers.  

The SMT asked about the support and activities that young carers are involved in. This is developed 

and agreed in conjunction with the young carers. Elma Murray spoke about the value of peer 

support. It was noted that some schools have this model in place. It was agreed that Scottish Fire 

and Rescue Services would link in with the Carers Centre on relevant inputs.  Caroline Amos agreed 

to check about the transfer of information from primary to secondary school to make sure schools 

are aware that young people are carers.  

It was noted that there is a Elected Members Seminar today presenting the Carers Strategy, and this 

will cover young carers. It was agreed that Morna Rae will circulate the YouTube link to the young 

carer’s video. The presenters were thanked for their input.  

3. Update on Active Communities  

An update on the Active Communities Strategy was presented by Audrey Sutton and Laura Barrie. 

Audrey Sutton advised that the first meeting of the partnership group will take place this week. 

Laura Barrie gave an overview of the consultation and engagement process used for the North 

Ayrshire Active Communities Strategy.  

Elaine Young welcomed the information that Thelma Bowers will be Vice Chair, in recognition of the 

important links between physical activity and mental health.  

Elma Murray highlighted that the men’s and women’s Open Golf will take place at Dundonald in July 

and that there is a potential focus on young golfers as a theme. Laura Barrie provided information on 

KA Leisure’s golf provision locally. The SMT discussed challenged around accessing golf.  

The SMT noted the update and welcomed the progress made. 

4. Review of Community Councils 

Audrey Sutton provided an update report on Community Councils. The important role that 

Community Councils can play locally was highlighted. It was noted that Community Council Chairs 

have a key role to play in Locality Partnerships. Information on the awareness raising sessions and 

Community Council elections was given. It is hoped that there will be contested elections. It was 

agreed that Caroline Amos would be advised of any pupils who are elected. Further updates will be 

given to the SMT after the elections.  

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5. North Ayrshire Council – New Administration 

Elma Murray gave a verbal update on the new NAC Administration. She advised that a focus for the 

new Leader is reducing inequalities, this will shape how we deliver our existing priorities and 

objectives. Tying in with this is looking at the Council Plan and its performance measures to ensure 

that they focus on inequalities.  

6. Smoke Free North Ayrshire 

Elaine Young gave information on national programmes to reduce smoking as well as partnership 

work at a local level. It was highlighted that NHS Ayrshire and Arran and Ayrshire College have 

already agreed to have smoke free grounds, and that North Ayrshire Council are also progressing 

this. Information was given on the ASH Scotland Charter.  

The SMT discussed some of the challenges around smoke‐free grounds including displacing smoking 

to other places, providing smoking cessation support to staff and national organisations having 

flexibility at a local level.  

It was agreed that Elaine Young will share the NHS Ayrshire and Arran policy and further information 

on the ASH pledge. Information will also be gathered from partners on their current position and this 

will be discussed at the next SMT.  

7. CSSP Commissioning Plan and Positive Family Relationships Strategy  

Caroline Amos presented a report on the development of a Commissioning Plan for Children’s 

Services. The governance arrangements, procurement processes and levels of investment in 

Children’s Services were detailed. Elma Murray confirmed that a representative from NAC Corporate 

Procurement is involved, as are mechanisms to link in with the Third Sector. Craig Hatton suggested 

the inclusion of nutrition and out‐with term time school meals provision.  

Caroline Amos then presented a report on proposals to provide support to parents and carers 

through Parenting Programmes. The SMT agreed that a report on the strategy should be submitted 

to the CPP Board.  

8. Digital Strategy  

Sheila Paisley and Andrew Fox gave a presentation on North Ayrshire Council’s developing digital 

strategy. This is viewed as an enabler to deliver services. A thematic approach is being taken 

including staff skills, digital inclusion, a customer‐led design and data management.  

Following discussion the SMT agreed that we should have a digital first approach. It was 

acknowledged that there are challenges around this in terms of equality of access to IT, but that as 

partners we should increasingly be moving towards this model. It was hoped that a joint CPP 

strategy could help deal with data sharing issues. Practical methods of implementation including 

having a publically available iPad in customer‐facing partner offices were discussed. Specific 

examples of partner digital initiatives that can be learned from were highlighted.  

It was agreed that Sheila and Andrew would create a survey monkey that would be circulated to CP 

partners for cascading to teams. This will help shape the strategy. 

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9. Risk Register 

Morna Rae gave a report on the Risk Register. This is being developed to tie in with the Local 

Outcomes Improvement Plan. The SMT noted the progress. 

10. Social Impact Pledges 

Morna provided information on social impact pledges and demonstrated the website 

www.communityscot.org.uk/social.impact.pledge/  

The SMT agreed that we should develop social impact pledges for the CPP. Morna Rae will consult 

with Margaret Davison and forward information on NAC’s draft pledges as an illustration. Audrey 

Sutton suggested that the community capacity building work carried out with partners could be 

developed into pledges. Kenny Hankinson suggested that the Positive Steps with Partners initiative 

could be included. Morna will progress ideas for discussion at the next SMT. 

11. Locality Partnership Update 

Due to lack of agenda time it was agreed that locality Partnership discussions would take place at 

the Locality Partnership Implementation Board.  

12. Any Other Business 

Elma advised that Laura Friel is going to set up a group session for partner budget discussions. Jim 

Scott and Tim Ross advised that they would invite Finance colleagues to attend.  

A future agenda item from Louise Kirk on the Travel Smart Programme was agreed.  

13. Date of next meeting: Wednesday 26 October 2016 at 9.30 a.m. 

   

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Strategic Management Team Action Note  Updated following meeting of 27 September 2016 

Item  Meeting  Action  Officer  Timetable 

1  27.9.16  Agenda item on SNAP and Community Safety for next meeting 

Janeine Barrett/Morna Rae 

Oct 2016 

2.  27.9.16  Check the transfer of information from primary to secondary school to make sure schools are aware that young people are carers.  

Caroline Amos  Oct 2016 

3.  27.9.16  Circulate the YouTube link to the young carer’s video. 

Morna Rae  Oct 2016 

4.  27.9.16  Social impact pledges – information on NAC’s pledges to be circulated. Partners to be consulted on potential pledges. Discussion at next SMT. 

Morna Rae  Oct 2016 

5.  27.9.16  Share the NHS Ayrshire and Arran policy on smoke free grounds and further information on the ASH pledge.  

Elaine Young  Oct 2016 

6.  27.9.16  Coordinate gathering information from partners on smoke free grounds and this will be discussed at the next SMT 

Elaine Young/ Morna Rae 

Oct 2016 

7.  27.9.16  Survey monkey on digital strategy to be circulated to CP partners for cascading to teams. 

Sheila Paisley/Andrew Fox 

Nov 2016 

8.  27.9.16  Partner budget discussion to be arranged  Laura Friel  Nov 2016 

9.  17.8.16  Discuss with Liz Muir (Acute services) possibility of dedicated advice line for emergency services to use in cases where ambulances are delayed  

Iona Colvin  Nov 2016 

10.  27.9.16  Update to be provided on Community Council elections 

Audrey Sutton  Dec 2016 

11.  27.9.16  Positive Family Partnership Strategy 2016‐20 to be presented to CPP Board 

Caroline Amos  Dec 2016 

12.  27.9.16   Future agenda item from Louise Kirk on the Travel Smart Programme to be arranged 

Morna Rae  Dec 2016 

13.  11.5.16  Report on population growth  Caitriona McAuley 

Dec 2016 

14.  17.8.16  EDR Strategy to be distributed and partners to take cognisance and feedback. To be put to IJB and CPP Board for sign off  

Greig Robson  Dec 2016 

15.  17.8.16  Care Providers Forum to receive presentation on links to EDR strategy 

Greig Robson  Dec 2016 

16.  17.8.16  Update OD plan to reflect localities  Morna Rae/  Fiona Walker 

March 2017 

17.  17.8.16  Arrange funding workshop for Locality Partnerships and Third Sector supported by TACT 

Barbara Hastings  Jan 2017 

 

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Strategic Management Team

Date: 26th October 2016

Subject: Partnership reform proposal - Safer North Ayrshire Partnership strategic direction and governance framework.

Purpose: To seek approval to restructure and refocus the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership

1. Introduction

1.1 A review by Police Scotland, which resulted in the removal of the Director of Community Safety post, responsible for the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership (SNAP), has presented the opportunity to review the structure and strategic direction of the Safer North Ayrshire agenda.

2. Current Position

2.1 The Director of Community Safety had lead responsibility for implementing the SOA priorities in relation to the Safer North Ayrshire agenda, reporting progress back to the CPP. This responsibility included; the location and allocation of devolved resources, the development and implementation of inter-agency Strategies and Action Plans and the development of partnership working.

2.2 The current partnership has made excellent progress in coordinating resources at an operational level, resulting in the delivery of an integrated agenda and forging effective and productive partnership working. It must be recognised that this success, was in the main, the result of the strategic leadership offered by the Director of Community Safety and his ability to co-ordinate resources in response to local priorities, especially within Police Scotland.

2.3 The strategic shift towards early intervention, driven by the Prevention First agenda has had a significant impact in reducing crime in North Ayrshire. The success of this initiative is the result of the co productive relationship developed between the Council’s anti-social behaviour team and a Sergeant responsible for the Prevention First agenda within Police Scotland.

2.4 The CPP agreed a new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy during 2015, which provides a multi-agency response to achieving the “Safer” North Ayrshire agenda. The ASB Strategy incorporates the national priorities for Community Safety set within the local context.

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2.5 New priorities and services have emerged during the lifetime of the existing partnership, with areas such as environmental quality, internet safety and counter terrorism receiving wider visibility in the mind of our residents.

2.6 There is the opportunity to extend the remit of the SNAP to incorporate Community Safety in the broadest terms, whilst reflecting the needs of our local communities.

2.7 The PLACE directorate within the Council structure has an overarching responsibility for a range of services aligned to the Community Safety agenda.

These responsibilities include:

Planning, development and delivery of social housing to ensure North Ayrshire is a place people want to live and work.

Stakeholder consultation and communication in order to determine the needs and aspirations of our people.

Alignment of investment to the local needs and priorities of our communities.

Provision of support services to ensure people feel safe and secure. Provision of ASB services to ensure people feel safe within their home and

that low level negative behaviour does not escalate to criminal activity. Early and effective intervention initiatives aligned to Police Scotland

priorities through the delivery of Prevention First. Maintenance of the roads infrastructure including road safety. Asset Management, ensuring the public realm and built infrastructure are

maintained in a good condition. Streetscene services aligned to improving environmental quality and usable

open space. Concierge and CCTV services to maximise feelings of safety and reduce

levels of crime.

3 Proposals

3.1 It is proposed that the remit of the SNAP be extended to incorporate the entire Community Safety Agenda.

3.2 It is proposed that an overarching Community Safety Strategy be developed which will:

Provide a framework to enhance Community Safety. Coordinate the activities of the partners to promote safety within our homes

and on our streets. Tackle the causes and fear of crime. Connect the range of strategies and actions plans delivered by the partner

organisations in response to the Community Safety agenda. Incorporate the wider CPP priorities which impact upon Community safety

such as; drugs and alcohol, adult support and protection and child protection.

3.3 It is proposed that the SNAP be chaired by the elected member who holds the PLACE portfolio, with the lead officer from the Council being the Senior

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Manager Homelessness and Community Safety who will have the strategic lead and report progress into the CPP SMT.

3.4 It is proposed that three implementation groups support the SNAP, by taking forward the strategic themes identified, in order to achieve a safer North Ayrshire. The chair of each of these implementation groups will be partner agencies who will be represented on the SNAP.

3.5 The success of the Community Safety agenda is reliant on the strategic input and resource deployment by a senior officer within the Police Scotland. It is therefore recommended that a Senior Police Officer continues to sit within the SNAP and chairs one of the SNAP implementation groups.

3.6 It is recommended that there is a continued commitment to the integrated Prevention First agenda by Police Scotland. This would be aided by the commitment to a continuation of the current personnel within Police Scotland retaining responsibility for driving the Prevention First agenda, until the new SNAP framework is embedded.

3.7 The Director of Community Safety has ensured that the relevant and appropriate resources are allocated to provide good access to data and performance information. It is important that this communication continues, especially as we analyse more data at a locality level. It is suggested that Police Scotland be asked to provide reassurances that this arrangement will continue.

3.8 SNAP currently meets every two months. It is proposed that under the new arrangements SNAP should meet quarterly, as much of the shorter-term work will be undertaken by the implementation groups.

3.9 Table one below illustrates the proposed structure of the SNAP, led by a high level governance group which will set the strategic direction and monitor the high level outcomes. This group will report directly to the CPP SMT.

3.10 The SNAP will be supported by three multi-disciplinary operational working groups, each of which will be chaired by a lead agency.

Table 1. Governance and delivery Framework

3.11 Table two aligns the high and intermediate level outcomes across the three working groups, detailing the key community safety themes for which each group will be responsible and suggesting some of the emerging theme’s to be developed and extended by the Sub groups.

CPP SMT 

SNAP  

ASB & Prevent 

first 

Personal 

Safety

Gender based 

violence 

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Table 2. Outcome alignment and key themes

Sub Group High Level Outcome Intermediate Outcome

Themes

ASB and Prevention first Chair Police Scotland Vice chair Housing Partners (TBD)

Police Scotland Area Housing Mgr Streetscene Housing Asbit Third Sector Community

Justice Authority

North Ayrshire is a safer place to live

North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered

Levels of crime and anti-social behaviour have reduced and crimes being detected have increased

Re-offending has reduced

Fear of crime and antisocial behaviour has reduced

More residents engage in community activities and volunteering

Existing themes

Prevention first MAPPA

arrangements

Emerging themes Locality planning

linkage Environmental

quality Designing out

crime CCTV Open Space

Personal Safety Chair: Fire Service Vice chair Senior Mgr. HSCP Partners (TBD)

Fire service Roads ADP Adult Support and

protection Children’s

services Police Scotland Communications Education

North Ayrshire is a safer place to live

North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered

The harmful effects of drugs and alcohol are reduced

Road safety has improved

Existing themes Fire Safety Road Safety

Emerging Themes

Injury Prevention Bogus Crime Internet Safety Linkage with ADP Radicalisation

and counter terrorism

Gender Based Violence Chair: Housing Vice Chair 3rd Sector There is an existing Violence Against Women Group which will be incorporated into this group with a full review of partners and remit to be undertaken.

North Ayrshire is a safer place to live

North Ayrshire residents feel safer and communities are empowered

Levels of domestic abuse have decreased and a higher level of support is provided to victims

Existing themes Domestic Abuse ‘Honour’ crimes Human

Trafficking Commercial

sexual exploitation

Rape and sexual assault

Human trafficking

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4. Conclusion

4.1 The Safer North Ayrshire Partnership led by the Director of Community Safety has had a significant impact in co-ordinating resources, developing partnership working and delivering the Safer North Ayrshire Agenda.

4.2 The restructure of the partnership coupled by the development of an overarching strategy which incorporates the entire Community Safety agenda will ensure our success in making North Ayrshire a safe place to live and work.

4.3 An appendix to this paper considers the other key impacts of removing the director of Community Safety post, with suggestions as to how the impact may be mitigated.

5. Recommendation

It is recommended that the Community Planning Board approve the revised framework for the governance and direction of the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership.

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Appendix

Removal of Director of Community Safety – Additional impact and proposed mitigation

This appendix considers other areas of work in which the Director of Community Safety has an important role to play.

CPP Board

The Director of Community Safety is currently a member of the CPP Board. This creates a clear link to SNAP. Under the new arrangements it is proposed that the Elected Member who is Chair of SNAP should sit on the Board. The SNAP Chair’s report will be provided by the Senior Manager Homelessness and Community Safety. The Divisional Commander should also continue as a member of the Board.

CPP SMT

Having a senior police officer on the SMT is of great value, it helps support the work of the CPP Board and ties in with Police Scotland’s responsibilities under the Community Empowerment Act. It is proposed that Police Scotland are asked to nominate an appropriate officer to join the SMT. This senior officer would act as a point of contact to ensure that appropriate support is being provided to the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership and the Community Safety agenda.

Locality Planning Senior Officer

The LP Senior Officer roles are spread across CP partners. It is important that we continue this, especially taking into account the requirements on CPP partners under the Community Empowerment Act. It is proposed that Police Scotland are asked to nominate an appropriate officer to take on the LP Senior Officer role. (This should be the same officer as sits on the SMT).

Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

The Director of Community Safety is Chair of the ADP. Having a Chair who is neither an NAC or HSCP officer has brought a useful external perspective. It is proposed that Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are approached about taking on this role

Police and Fire and Rescue Committee

A number of senior police officers already attend this Committee. It is suggested that the current arrangements continue, without the Director of Community Safety.

Children’s Services Strategic Partnership

The Director of Community Safety is currently a member of the CSSP. It is proposed that Police Scotland are asked to nominate an alternative suitable officer.

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North Ayrshire CCTV Board

The Director of Community Safety is currently police representative. The Police Local Authority Liaison Officer could be a suitable alternative representative.

Community Justice

Following the transition of the remit of the Community Justice Authority to Community Planning we will require to have a link to the Safer North Ayrshire Partnership from the Community Justice Ayrshire Board. The outcomes to reduce reoffending which will be agreed by the CJA Board will need to be reflected at a local level. It is proposed that this sits best within the ASB and Prevention First Sub Group.

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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Agenda Item 8 26 October 2016

Senior Management Team

Title:

Draft Equality Outcomes for 2017

Purpose:

To update the SMT on the progress in developing and consulting on draft Equality Outcomes for public sector organisations in Ayrshire

Recommendation:

That the SMT agree to the proposals to adopt the draft Equality Outcomes, pending any amendments following the consultation process.

1. Executive Summary 1.1 Public Sector organisations are required to produce, consult on and

publish Equality Outcomes by April 2017. A public sector partnership, led by NHS Ayrshire and Arran has come together to develop and consult on high level Equality Outcomes to be adopted by each the partner agencies.

1.2 Individual organisations will be responsible for creating actions and

reporting on progress on the Equality Outcomes. 1.3 Public Consultation events have been held on the proposed high level

Equality Outcomes. 2. Background 2.1 The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012,

require public bodies to produce and publish Equality Outcomes at least once every 4 years. Following the publication of Equality Outcomes in April 2013, all public sector organisations must consult on and publish Equality Outcomes by April 2017.

2.2 During June 2016 an Ayrshire Equality Outcomes planning event was

hosted by NHS Ayrshire and Arran and attended by a range of public sector partners. This included the three Ayrshire Councils and Health and Social Care Partnerships, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Ayrshire College, Ayrshire Joint Evaluation Board and South West Scotland Community Justice Authority. Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and

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Rescue have been engaged with this process, although their Equality Outcomes are set at a national level.

2.3 The consensus at the planning event was to develop 4 or 5

overarching key high level Equality Outcomes that would be adopted by each partner agency. Responsibility would sit with each organisation to create their own actions to meet the outcomes, however there would also be the potential for organisations to pool resources and approaches around key themes.

2.4 The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) generally

support this approach as long as each organisation can remain accountable for the equality work it carries out. Partnership outcomes have been developed in the Highland Council area and the EHRC have held these up as a good practice approach.

2.5 Following the outcomes planning event in June, draft Equality

Outcomes have been produced. Four public consultation events have been carried out across Ayrshire, supported by an online and hardcopy survey on the outcomes. This information is currently being analysed.

2.6 The proposed draft Equality Outcomes are -

1. In Ayrshire people will feel that they are in safe, inclusive and fair communities.

2. In Ayrshire people will have a positive experience of learning, working and living in our communities.

3. In Ayrshire, people will have equal opportunity to access and shape our public services.

4. In Ayrshire people will have accessible opportunities to maximise their potential to develop their skills for life, learning and working.

5. In Ayrshire public bodies will be seen as employers of choice for all people.

3. Proposals 3.1 It is proposed that following analysis of the consultation outputs each

partner agency will adopt the high level Equality Outcomes for their organisation.

3.2 Individual organisations need to agree their own internal actions that

will support the Outcomes. 3.3 Organisations within the partnerships will consider where they can

pool their resources around key equality themes.

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4. Implications

Financial: There are no direct financial implications arising from

this report Human Resources:

There are no direct human resource implications arising from this report.

Legal: Public Sector organisations must ensure they are meeting the requirements set out within the Equality Legislation.

Equality: Implementation of the outcomes and supporting actions will ensure each organisation continues to meet the requirements of the Equality Act and advance Equality issues for the people of Ayrshire.

Environmental & Sustainability:

There are no environment or sustainability issues

Key Priorities: Equality and diversity issues are strongly interlinked with the inequality agenda, poverty and providing excellent levels of customer service.

Community Benefits:

There are no community benefit implications.

5. Consultation 5.1 There have been no consultations directly for this report. Public

Consultation Events have been held on the high level Draft Equality Outcomes.

ELMA MURRAYChief Executive

Reference : AH

For further information please contact Andrew Hale, Equality and Health Officer on 01294 324148

Background Papers None 

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