Policy And Resources Committee - 09/03/2009
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th March, 2009.
Present:-
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Lord Provost John R LETFORD
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Depute Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK |
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BAILIES
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George REGAN |
Helen WRIGHT |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Willie SAWERS |
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COUNCILLORS
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Kevin KEENAN |
Helen DICK |
Bob DUNCAN |
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Mohammed ASIF |
Ken GUILD |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
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Laurie BIDWELL |
Jim BARRIE |
Stewart HUNTER |
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Tom FERGUSON |
Jimmy BLACK |
Ken LYNN |
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Brian GORDON |
David BOWES |
Christina ROBERTS |
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Richard McCREADY |
Andrew DAWSON |
Alan G ROSS |
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Fraser MACPHERSON |
Will DAWSON |
Donald HAY |
Councillor Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd February, 2009 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I MINUTE OF PERSONNEL APPEALS SUB-COMMITTEE
The minute of meeting of the above Sub-Committee of 2nd and 3rd February, 2009, a copy of which is appended hereto, was submitted for information and record purposes.
II FAIRER SCOTLAND FUND COMMUNITY REGENERATION FORUM ALLOCATION 2008/2010
Councillor Duncan declared a non-financial interest in Charleston Arts and Crafts Group by virtue of his wife attending the Group.
There was submitted Report No 153-2009 by the Assistant Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Committee noted the process for allocating grants through the local community regeneration forums as agreed by the Dundee Partnership and endorsed the funding proposals detailed below:-
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award |
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Charleston Community Centre Open Space Development/ Centre Management Group |
Develop waste ground at the rear of the shops/community centre/library to create a safe area for members of the community to meet and take part in activities.
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9,068 |
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Kirkton Sheltered Housing Group |
Purchase and installation of two benches with picnic table. Will be used by tenants to meet, socialise and hold fundraising events in a presently unused area of enclosed garden.
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2,000 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award |
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St Mary's Toddler Group St Kilda Road Baptist Church |
Purchase of replacement of Health and Safety resources and sports instructor sessions for fun activities with children.
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520 |
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73rd Dundee Downfield South Guides |
To purchase a laptop and camera for use in Guide activities.
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510 |
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Ardler Environmental Group |
Gardening workshops with pupils from Ardler and St Fergus Primary Schools.
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932 |
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Charleston Arts and Crafts Group |
To purchase art and crafts materials for card making. This will be a new activity for the group.
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174 |
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Charleston Community Centre Management |
To deliver a wide range of activities for local residents of all ages in and around Charleston Community Centre/Library. Also to purchase a chest of indoor/play equipment for lending to the community.
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2,128 |
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6th/8th Dundee Boys' Brigade |
To replace obsolete tentage/old equipment to safely continue the activities for young people during the summer.
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3,234 |
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6th/8th Dundee Boys' Brigade |
To purchase uniforms and instruments for Boys' Brigade Company Pipe band.
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5,000 |
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Menzieshill Centre Management Group |
To provide low cost family outings for low income families in the cluster area who do not get the opportunity to experience or participate in 'Family Outings'.
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3,150 |
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Park Community Hall |
Installation on replacement heating to large hall to enable the continued use of hall as a community facility.
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4,250 |
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Brooksbank Centre and Services |
To purchase kitchen equipment for the Brooksbank Community Cafe.
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528 |
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10-13yrs Girls' Group Residential |
To take 16 young women on a residential weekend as part of the groups working towards gaining their Dynamic Youth Awards.
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1,396 |
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Environmental Artist Hilltown |
The project offers an environmental and arts development resource to support local involvement in Community Planning and Development and to complement the Hilltown Regeneration and Open Space Strategy development process.
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4,400 |
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Factory Skate Park - Fun Day |
To provide a 1 day community Fun Day based at the Factory Skate Park. To showcase both the Factory and local activities.
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1,760 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Children's Activity Leisure and Communities |
Programme from April 2009-2010, term time. To deliver Basic Moves and Basic Games class on a weekly basis.
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6,000 |
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Youth Sports Development Leisure and Communities |
Variety of sporting and physical activity opportunities to children and young people in the Strathmartine area. Activities run during school days and some outside school hours.
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3,335 |
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North West Youth Team Leisure and Communities |
Deliver a range of youth work and Diversionary activities.
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23,892 |
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Active Kids Leisure and Communities |
To build on the work already developed during past year through out the North East a part time CLD Worker post - 18 1/2 hours per week.
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16,000 |
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Fintry North Youth Project Leisure and Communities |
Provide diversionary activity four evenings per week for 46 weeks. Drop in sessions for young people aged 8-12. Social inclusion and networking for young people.
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14,400 |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Leisure and Communities |
To provide term time programme, holiday provision and Festival programme in the north East Area. The programme would accommodate 64 young people. |
6,000 |
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Under 12's Term Time Provision - Mill O' Mains Pavilion Management Group Leisure and Communities |
To deliver children's provision to fifteen 5-8 year olds during term time, one evening per week for 36 weeks. The programme consists of physical activities, art sessions, healthy eating/living workshops and an environmental project.
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2,000 |
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Under 12's Term Time Provision - Whitfield Community Centre Local Management Group Leisure and Communities |
To deliver children's provision to fifteen 5-8 year olds during term time, one evening per week for 36 weeks. The programme consists of physical activities, art sessions, healthy eating/living workshops and an environmental project.
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2,000 |
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Finmill Community Centre Local Management Group |
To deliver children's provision to fifteen 5-8 year olds during term time, one evening per week for 36 weeks. The programme consists of physical activities, art sessions, healthy eating/living workshops and an environmental project.
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2,000 |
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Mill O' Mains Pavilion Local Management Group |
To deliver a three week Summer Activities programme for children aged 5-8 (15 places per activity) residing in the Mill O' Mains area. The programme will consist of physical activities, arts sessions, healthy eating and environmental projects. A winter excursion for up to 20 children is also planned.
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2,040 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award |
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Whitfield Community Centre Local Management Group |
To deliver a three week Summer Activities programme for children aged 5-8 (15 places per activity) residing in the Whitfield area. The programme will consist of physical activities, arts sessions, healthy eating and environmental projects. A winter excursion for up to 20 children is also planned.
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2,040 |
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Finmill Community Centre Local Management Group |
To deliver a three week Summer Activities programme for children aged 5-8 (15 places per activity) residing in the Fintry area. The programme will consist of physical activities, arts sessions, healthy eating and environmental projects. A winter excursion for up to 20 children is also planned.
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2,040 |
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Rosebank Football Drop In Youth Sports Development Leisure and Communities |
12 week programme (April - June) for 20 young people aged 12-20 involving them in activities, sport, volunteering and improving their health and well-being.
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288 |
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Changing Horizons Leisure and Communities |
The project gives young people from the Hilltown area the opportunity to develop music and arts skills.
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7094 |
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Midlin Youth Information/ Learning Initiative Leisure and Communities |
To provide an activity programme designed to meet the expressed needs of the young people in the area.
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3,600 |
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Midlin Youth Information/ Learning Initiative Leisure and Communities |
To enable the Youth Team consult on and develop information and learning events with young people in the area.
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4,500 |
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Douglas - Multi Sports Leisure and Communities |
To enable the Sports Development team to develop the under 12's multi sports provision at the Douglas Sports Centre.
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1,220 |
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Fruit Initiative for children and young people in east end area/ Sharon Howie youth team. Leisure and Communities |
To provide the opportunity for local young people to access fresh fruit and promote healthy eating on a regular basis whilst attending activities at several locations in the area.
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2,880 |
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Under 12's Holiday Provision 2009/Douglas CC Management Group |
To enable the management group to work in partnership with the youth team to deliver three week holiday programme to under 12's, and a winter excursion for up to 35 children.
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2,040 |
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Factory Skatepark Youth Activities/Factory Skate Park |
To provide a range of diversionary activities for young people throughout 2009/2010.
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12,297 |
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Under 12's Term Time Provision 2009/ Douglas Community Centre Management Group |
To provide 25 places for Under 12's activities one evening per week over 36 week period. Delivery of activities will be via the Youth Team.
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1,690 |
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Project Title/Applicant |
Project Description |
Grant Award |
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Young People's Diversionary Activities Project 2009 Leisure and Communities |
To provide a diverse programme of opportunities and activities to young people in the Douglas area. This will complement the core funded youth provision.
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3,100 |
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Basic Moves/Basic Games Children's Activity Leisure and Communities |
To enhance the service delivering Basic Moves classes and Basic Games classes within the area.
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6,000 |
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Under 12's Project Holiday Provision Leisure and Communities |
To provide a total of ten weeks of holiday programmes for under 12's during the year and a Winter trip. These activities compliment the core funded activities of the project. |
7,147 |
III SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT
There was submitted Report No 149-2009 by the Chief Executive advising the Committee on the contents of the Single Outcome Agreement for Dundee 2009/2012.
The Committee approved the Single Outcome Agreement appended to the report and agreed to enter into its final phase of formal consultation with the Dundee Partnership and the Scottish Government.
IV COUNTER-FRAUD REPORT AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 2008
There was submitted Report No 148-2009 by the Depute Chief Executive (Finance) informing elected members of the Revenue Division's, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit counter-fraud activity as at 31st December, 2008.
The Committee approved the terms of the report.
Kevin KEENAN, Convener.