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PRESENT Cllr Angus Campbell, CnES (Chairman) Mr Brian Chaplin, LCC/UHI Cllr Donald Crichton, CnES Ms Terri Davies, C-CIG Mr Angus Lamont, HHP Cllr Norman A MacDonald, CnES Ms Rachel Mackenzie, HIE Chief Inspector Gordon Macleod, Police Scotland Mr Iain Macleod, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Mr Iain Macmillan, LCC/ UHI Mr Ranald Robertson, HITRANS Cllr Uisdean Robertson, CnES Ms Anne Sobey, C-CIG IN ATTENDANCE Ms Erica Murray, Domestic Abuse Forum Mr Frank Creighton, CnES/ Domestic Abuse Forum Mr Peter Carpenter, CnES Forum Mr John Cunningham, CnES Ms Gayle Findlay, CnES Ms Morag Jardine, CnES Ms Laura Jeffries, CnES Mr Jack Libby, CnES Ms Lesley McDonald, CnES Mr Calum Mackenzie, CnES Cllr Rae Mackenzie, CnES Ms Dolina Macleod, CnES Mr Neil Macleod, CNES Mr Joe MacPhee, CnES

Mr Colin Morrison, CnES Mr Angus Murray, CnES

APOLOGIES Mr Malcolm Burr, CnES Ms Seonag Campbell, SDS Dr Neil Galbraith, NHS WI Ms Ealasaid MacAtear, Bord na Gaidhlig Mr David Maclennan, SNH Cllr Donald Manford, CnES Cllr Kenneth Murray, CnES Ms Sheena Stewart, Uist and Barra Community Councils Dr Maggie Watts, NHS WI

Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership Meeting

Minute of meeting held in

Council Chamber, Stornoway

Thursday 6 November 2014 at 7pm

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Item Action Welcome and Apologies

The Chairman welcomed Board Members and attendees to the meeting. Apologies were noted from Malcolm Burr, Seonag Campbell, Neil Galbraith, Ealasaid MacAtear, David Maclennan, Cllr Donald Manford, Cllr Kenny Murray, Sheena Stewart and Maggie Watts. The Chair thanked Colin Morrison and Dolina Macleod for providing Gaelic translation.

Minute of Meeting of 20 August 2014

1 The Minute of 20 August 2014 was approved as accurate.

Action Points 2 The Chair reported that, with regard to the action points from the previous

meeting, there was no available data on the average earnings of young people in the Outer Hebrides compared to Orkney and Shetland. Skills Development Scotland had confirmed the minimum wage rate for all first year apprentices between 16 and 18 years of age was £2.73 per hour. There was no available data regarding young people finding employment directly related to their training. However, SDS had recorded positive outcomes for 27 young people who had undertaken Get Ready for Work and Employability Fund training who had found employment in a range of sectors including hospitality, retail, construction, care, childcare, hairdressing, renewables, fabrication, engineering and further education. In regard to item 6, OHCPP Development Plan, actions were being taken forward and a Report on the Commission for Strengthening Local Democracy was at Item 9 of the agenda. In regard to item 8 of the previous minute, actions in relation to GIRFEC were being progressed, and an update would be provided at item 15 of the agenda. In regard to item 12, a Report on the Review of Child and Adult Protection Structures was at item 8 of the agenda. In regard to item 14, the OHCPP Partnership Agreement Appendix had been updated to reflect an increase of two to three NHS WI seats on the CPP Board. The position of the Health and Wellbeing Outcome Group chair would be considered at its next meeting. It was confirmed that COSLA representatives were represented in community planning partnership outcome groups. In regard to item 16, a further update on the Integrated Children’s Services Plan would be reported at item 14 of the agenda. A Report to update partners on the Spaceport consultation was at item 12 of the agenda and OHCPP Board meeting dates for 2015 would be discussed at item 20 of the agenda.

Matters Arising 3 There were no other matters arising from the meeting of 20 August 2014.

Outer Hebrides Domestic Abuse Forum

4 The Chair welcomed Erica Murray, Scottish Children’s Reporter and recently appointed Chair of the Outer Hebrides Domestic Abuse Forum, and Frank Creighton, Social and Community Services Policy Officer, to give a presentation about the work of the Domestic Abuse Forum. The presentation emphasised local and national agency partnership working to help identify high risk domestic abuse cases. Partnership working sought to reduce the incidence of domestic abuse by establishing a secure working agreement with partners on priorities. Critical and high risk points were identified for women both during pregnancy and when trying to leave a relationship. Defining and identifying cases could be

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challenging, and under reporting was a particular problem in the Outer Hebrides. Cases were often hidden or unacknowledged within communities and in many situations children suffered both directly and indirectly. The long term impact on children who witnessed or experienced domestic abuse was a further issue. This was a key focus of partnership working in order for the cycle of abuse to be broken. The Forum would be implementing MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference) locally, and it was hoped to develop the administration of MARAC in partnership with other local authorities. There was no core funding currently available, only in-kind support. Discussions with Scottish Government were currently in progress about funding MARAC locally. Ms Murray highlighted how the work of the Domestic Abuse Forum linked into the Single Outcome Agreement on prevention and intervention on mental and physical health. Awareness and multi-media prevention work was being carried out with schools. Cllr Mackenzie asked where people could raise or report concerns. Ms Murray confirmed that Police Scotland and Social Work Services were the most appropriate routes. Chief Inspector Gordon Macleod highlighted the relevance of the forum’s work to the OHCPP Review of Structures on Child and Adult Protection at item 8 of the agenda. It was agreed that:

a) the Early Years Collaborative should be asked to identify any possible gaps within early years work; and

b) that the Domestic Abuse Forum would report back to the Community Planning Partnership as necessary, and in any event, annually.

The agreed actions were welcomed by the Chair of the Domestic Abuse Forum.

Gayle Findlay / Fiona Macleod Gayle Findlay / Gordon Macleod

Single Outcome Agreement: Measuring Success 2013/14

5 The Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to update partners on the measured success of Single Outcome Agreement during 2013/14. The Report and progress status summary identified where progress was being made, where targets were being exceeded and where further progress was required in order for interventions to achieve long term success. Best start for children and work on alcohol was making good progress, possibly due to the resources which had been invested in these areas, particularly in preventative measures. Progress on addressing poverty and inequality, and establishing high quality infrastructure such as broadband and grid connectivity, had demonstrated weaker performance. It was noted that development within some work areas was out-with local control, and also required national level action in order for progress to be made. Board members were asked to note that indicators with positive progress status should not invite complacency. Members were also asked to note that due to the restructure of some public sector partners at national level, such as Police Scotland, and changes in how data was recorded and measured, some reporting data was currently unavailable. Other data, such as child poverty levels, was no longer recorded in the required format. It was recommended that “Families experiencing fuel poverty” and “the percentage of children in households with less than 60% of

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national average income” be included as new measures. It was noted that the Child poverty figures for the Outer Hebrides sat at the Scottish average. Discussion acknowledged the value of making the report available to local communities in order to demonstrate where good progress was being made and where progress was being hindered, despite efforts made. It was also suggested that areas which required support at national level should be highlighted to the Scottish Government. It was agreed to:

a) note the report;

b) make an accessible version available to local communities in due course; and

c) submit the Report to the Scottish Government when requested.

Gayle Findlay

Fuel Poverty Strategy

6 The Director of Development, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to seek approval of a draft Outer Hebrides Fuel Poverty Strategy which, through its actions and tasks, was expected to reduce the high levels of Fuel Poverty currently being experienced in the islands. The Report indicated that ‘Fuel Poverty’ applied to people spending more than 10% of household income to heat their home and ‘Extreme Fuel Poverty’ to people who spent more than 20% of household income to adequately heat their home. The Fuel Poverty Strategy sought to take a more integrated approach to causes of fuel poverty. The Strategy contained three high level approaches to the causes of Fuel Poverty:

a. high fuel costs: the islands lingered at the bottom of a complex supply chain and were identified by a recent energy audit as consuming 25% more energy per capita and having dual fuel costs 49% higher than the UK average

b. low energy efficiency in homes:

40% of island homes were hard to heat and treat pre1950s builds and 35% of island homes had no wall insulation

c. low incomes:

the Outer Hebrides local authority area had the second lowest incomes in Scotland

The Chair informed Partners that a meeting to discuss the Fuel Poverty Strategy and the Poverty Action Group’s campaign on SSE’s electricity surcharge was due to take place with OFGEM at national board level. Further representations by CnES were anticipated. It was agreed to:

a) approve the draft Outer Hebrides Fuel Poverty Strategy;

b) agree that the lead organisation/ individual for each of the three themes be responsible for co-ordinating a 6-monthly review of progress within their respective theme, as follows:

theme 1: Improve the energy efficiency of housing stock: CnES theme 2: Increase the Income of the Poorest Households: HIE theme 3: Reduce the Cost of Fuel: CnES;

c) agree that an annual progress report be brought back to the

Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership; and d) to circulate a detailed action plan to partners and relevant

organisations.

John Cunningham / Gayle Findlay

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Outer Hebrides Climate Change Declaration

7 The Chair introduced a Report by the Chair of the Natural and Cultural Resources Outcome Group. The Report updated the Board on progress made since partners had signed their commitment to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change on 31 October 2012. Most partner organisations had established active carbon management plans and the Climate Change Declaration promoted collective monitoring and action. The Declaration’s long term vision was to achieve a ‘Carbon Positive Outer Hebrides’. Partners who had not yet established a carbon management plan were encouraged to do so. It was acknowledged that partners who measured carbon data at national level may find it difficult to present accurate information at local level. The Declaration was being seen as a good example of keeping partners engaged on issues of common concern and had been recognised as such by the Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN). It was agreed to note the Report.

Review of OHCPP Structures on Child and Adult Protection

8 With reference to Item 12 of the meeting held on 20 August 2014, the Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to update partners on the OHCPP review of structures on child and adult protection. As reported to the Board at the meeting of 20 August 2014, under Care Inspectorate guidelines required local area Child and Adult Protection Committees and Chief Officers’ Groups to be accountable to the CPP. GIRFEC implementation should also been overseen by CPPs. The Chair of the Chief Officers’ Group and Communities Outcome Group had since undertaken a review of reporting structures and proposed revised reporting lines and clarification of structures at Appendix 1 of the Report, involving the following groups and committees listed at paragraph 2.2:

a. OHCPP Communities Outcome Group b. Chief Officers Group (for public protection) c. Child Protection Committee d. Adult Protection Committee e. Community Safety Partnership and its related subgroups f. Domestic Abuse Forum g. Western Isles Emergency Planning Group; and h. Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

Discussions within the group had also proposed a revised reporting structure for the Domestic Abuse Forum. This would bring the forum and the MARAC process within this structure in order to capture issues and protect families and individuals at risk. The revised reporting structures would bring a reporting mechanism to the CPP, which would accommodate the changes to the accountability for community justice proposed, and would be finalised at a later date. The Community Planning Partnership agreed to approve the reporting structures at Appendix 1 to the Report in relation to the committees and groups listed at paragraph 2.2 of the Report.

Community Outcome Group Chair / Gordon Macleod

Effective Democracy : Reconnecting with Communities

9 With reference to item 6 of the Minute of the Meeting held on 20 August 2014, the Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report, which advised the Partnership of the conclusions and next steps proposed by the Commission on Strengthening Local Democracy. The Commission had concluded that a number of steps were required in order to undo the trend of centralisation and re-establish the role of local

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communities in decision making which directly affected them. Attention was drawn to recommendations 11 to 19, and in particular, recommendations 15 and 16, as follows:

15. That every Community Planning Partnership in Scotland works with its communities to design and implement a clear empowerment scheme.

16. All Community Planning Partnerships develop an approach to

community scrutiny to complement their existing arrangements.

The Chair welcomed the Report as an excellent proposal which had also been welcomed in discussions with John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Growth and Sustainable Government. This would require considerable engagement with local groups and would take responsibility to the most appropriate level. The Partnership agreed to:

a) note that work was ongoing on a pilot scheme for delivering local services in Barra and in relation to public bus services in Uist and Barra and that update Reports would be submitted to the Partnership as work progressed; and

b) request the Improvement Plan Working Group consider Recommendations 15 and 16 of Effective Democracy: Reconnecting with Communities and report back to a future meeting in relation to proposals for an empowerment scheme and approach to community scrutiny.

Lesley Macdonald Improvement Plan Working Group

Our Islands, Our Future: Submission to the Smith Commission

10 The Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to advise the Partnership of the submission being made by the Our Islands, Our Future campaign to the Smith Commission. The Chair noted that Lord Smith’s remit was narrow in terms of where powers could sit, and the OIOF submission had commented on this. Partners were asked to publicise the issue as much as possible. It was confirmed that further devolution of powers to local level were unlikely to change Ministry of Defence restrictions on wind turbines and grid connection restrictions. However, Crown Estate and grid connection remained key issues for the islands. There was some discussion regarding the Report in relation to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill, asking how much heed centrally would be taken of the ‘wish list’ of local communities, and what delivery of ‘promises’ might be made. The Chair confirmed that recent meetings with Derek Mackay and the Scottish Government had indicated willingness to engage with local communities. A further case would be made during a meeting due to be held in mid- November. Cllr Robertson called for the comments on marine and land designations at 4.2 of the submission document to be reinforced. It was agreed to note the Report and appended submission to the Smith Commission on behalf of the Our Islands, Our Future campaign.

EU Structural Funds 2014-2020

11 The Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to update Partners on the current status of the next EU Structural Funds Programmes 2014-2020, and to consider the advantages of an agency partnership approach to local delivery. The Report referred to Structural Funds and Rural Development funding, which

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were expected to commence in January 2015, with initial applications and assessment to run from November to December 2014. Local and national discussions on the funding and delivery process noted the departure from competitive style bidding towards large scale strategic interventions by selected lead partners working with delivery partners. Lead partners would include Scottish Government Directorates, national agencies such as Zero Waste Scotland, SNH, Transport Scotland, Scottish Funding Council, SDS, VisitScotland, and regional agencies or networks such as HIE, Business Gateway, and local authorities. SNH, SDS, LCC/UHI and the Third Sector had indicated their support for a local agency partnership approach to the new EU Funding Programmes 2014-2020, while NHS WI and HIE had not yet responded. It was noted that Business Competitiveness and Innovation would be led by HIE. The changes to the delivery of the new EU Structural Funds programmes would present particular challenges for the Outer Hebrides and it would be necessary to develop stronger local partnership working, co-ordination and exchange of information in order to realise maximum local receipt and benefit from these regional funds. Concerns at the lack of national recognition for local priorities regarding unemployment were noted. Smaller population numbers tended to receive less national recognition for the need to address unemployment, despite local figures having a disproportionate impact within rural communities. Co-operation over competition would be key; regardless of who led any funding case being made. It was agreed:

a) to note the current position;

b) that partners consider participation in a local agency partnership approach to the new EU Funding Programmes 2014-2020; and

c) to identify next steps.

ALL / Angus Murray

Spaceport 12 With reference to Item 19 of the Minute of the Meeting of 20 August 2014, the

Director of Development, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to update partners on next steps on proposals for a UK Spaceport. The Report summarised actions taken to date regarding the criteria for potential sites, which included submission of a response to the Spaceport consultation. The Department for Trade and Industry had responded and would visit the Outer Hebrides in the New Year to discuss requirements. It had been proposed that the Hebrides Range be added to the list of potential sites as one of the largest facilities in Europe in terms of airstrip space. HIE informed the Board that the development required to be ‘operator led’. This meant an operator would have to be found for the Spaceport. All four Scottish locations which had been identified as potential sites were being given equal treatment by HIE. It was agreed to note the Report and continue to investigate the potential of the Spaceport proposal.

Calum Iain MacIver / Rachel Mackenzie

Biomass Heating Proposals

13 The Director of Technical Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to update partners on proposals being developed in relation to replacing conventional oil and gas heating systems with biomass alternatives. Mr Mackenzie informed the meeting that a phased approach was being taken to the introduction of biomass fuel to potential sites throughout the island and it was hoped that feasibility studies would be completed by December 2014.

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The Chair observed that other local authorities had realised considerable savings using biomass and encouraged all partners to consider the potential benefits of using biomass systems. Mr Norman A MacDonald recommended timely implementation in order to realise potential savings and reduce reliance on electricity and oil. It was agreed to:

a) note the report; and

b) advise the DTS and CnES if they wished to discuss sharing of knowledge or potential opportunities for joint working.

ALL

Integrated Children’s Services Plan Update

14 It was agreed that the public, including the press, be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item on the grounds that exempt information, as defined in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, namely information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person other than the Comhairle would be disclosed. The Director of Education and Children’s Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to inform Partners about progress in relation to the Integrated Children’s Services Plan 2014-2017. Due to resourcing issues, the Director of Education and Children’s Services had decided to secure the services of an external consultant in order to accelerate production of the Integrated Children’s Services Plan (ICSP). The proposed remit of the consultation was appended to the Report, and the consultant would be required to work to a target completion date of March 2015. Ms McDonald confirmed that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar would cover consultancy costs. Chief Inspector Macleod expressed disappointment that using a consultant had become necessary but hoped this would support progress of the Integrated Children’s Service Plan. It was agreed to note the content of the Report.

GIRFEC Update 15 The Director of Education and Children’s Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar,

submitted a Report to update partners on recent local and national developments relating to GIRFEC. Mr Libby informed partners that the Report provided an overview on work being undertaken, particularly with NHS Western Isles colleagues. Named person training within NHS Western Isles had commenced and was due to start with education colleagues. Testing change was still underway and Third Sector Lead GIRFEC Development Team, Mike Mawby, would visit the Outer Hebrides again in December 2014 to work with officers and encourage strategic thinking. The Scottish Government expected Community Planning Partnerships to take a lead role in the strategic management and implementation of GIRFEC. It was also recommended that training aimed at Chief Officers and Senior managers should be put in place. It was agreed that:

a) further awareness raising and training be delivered, including Chief Officers; and

b) further consultation across services be conducted once the relevant Regulations and Single Child’s Plan format were published by the Scottish Government.

Peter Carpenter

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Data Sharing Partnership Update

16 With reference to item 7 of the Minute of the Meeting of 20 August 2014, the Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, submitted a Report to update Partners on progress on Data Sharing in the Outer Hebrides. Ms Jeffries informed the meeting of the need for a multi-agency access system to support, rather than replace, existing systems. This would involve multiple access points, and the Business Process for this had been approved by NHS Western Isles and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Small test of change methodology would be used to test the data sharing system. Grant Cunningham from the National Information Sharing Board had recently visited the Outer Hebrides to provide advice and support. The Scottish Protocol for Sharing Personal Information (SASPI) was being submitted for approval to both the Comhairle and NHS Western Isles. The Convenor welcomed recent progress and success to date in finding solutions for the data sharing partnership in its aim to support children and vulnerable people. Ms Jeffries also confirmed key officers had recently visited the Ayrshare project being implemented across Ayrshire, with a view to bringing further learning solutions to the Outer Hebrides. It was agreed to note the Report.

Community Learning and Development (CLD)

17 At the request of the Chair of the Education, Skills and Training Outcome Group, the Director of Social and Community Services submitted a Report to update the Partnership on national and local progress made with implementation of Community Learning and Development (CLD) strategic guidance and Regulations. Analysis of findings from 24 learning inspections which had taken place between October 2012 and January 2014 provided an overview of progress made in implementation of the new guidance and Regulations. Mr Macleod informed partners that local progress was found to be on a par with, and in some cases ahead of, national progress, which suggested the guidance and regulations were being successfully embedded at local level. Key areas for improvement relating to prevention and intervention as part of joint working had also been identified at paragraph 2.4 of the Report, as follows:

• all the CLD Learning Community Groups should further develop joint planning and self- evaluation with all partners, including schools;

• raising Partners’ awareness of the CLD Strategic Guidance Regulations; and

• further development of appropriate partnership prevention and early intervention activities.

Mr Macleod asked the meeting to note that local needs analysis and data reporting was particularly strong in Uist and that CLD provided an effective structure to planning local needs for partners. It was agreed to:

a) continue to support the CLD Learning Community Groups and encourage community planning partners to engage with the groups; and

b) support the three areas for improvement identified at 2.4 of the

Report as follows:

• all the CLD Learning Community Groups should further develop joint planning and self-evaluation with all partners,

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including schools;

• raising Partners’ awareness of the CLD Strategic Guidance Regulations; and

• further development of appropriate partnership prevention and early intervention activities.

Electric Vehicles Update

18 With reference to Item 15 of the Minute of the Meeting of 20 August 2014, the Director of Technical Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar submitted a Report to update partners on progress made for the procurement and installation of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in the Outer Hebrides (Phase 3) and additional grant funding (Phase 4). Mr Norman A MacDonald declared an interest, due to his involvement in the Uig community shop, and left the meeting for the remainder of the agenda item. Mr Mackenzie informed the meeting that the contractor was scheduled to begin work on the charger locations for the Phase 3 funding, on 5 December 2014, with expected completion by mid-January 2015. Site locations were confirmed as:

• Lionel Community School/Spors Nis – 22 kW

• Leverburgh Waiting Room – 22 kW

• Lews Castle College – 7kW

• Lochmaddy Waiting Room - 50 kW

• Eriskay Waiting Room – 22kW Initial use of charging posts would be free of charge to members of the public in line with the conditions of grant. Phase 4 funding of £110,000 for one 50kW Battery Storage Rapid Triple Charger had been called forward from 2015/16 to 2014/15 with Uig, Isle of Lewis proposed for location of the charging site, pending site survey. Ms Findlay informed the meeting that the location of the charger had been identified by Transport Scotland and should be linked to a renewable energy source. It was agreed to:

a) note the update on Phase 3 funding; and

b) agree to the installation of the 50kW Battery Storage Rapid Triple Charger, subject to survey, at Uig School/Community Centre.

Robert Maclennan

OHCPP Representation on Western Isles Development Trust (WIDT)

19 The OHCPP Executive Group submitted a Report asking Partners to consider OHCPP representation on the Western Isles Development Trust (WIDT) Board of Directors. Due to the long term absence of the current HIE representative on the WIDT Board, HIE requested that the OHCPP nominate another representative. It was recommended that Rachel Mackenzie become the OHCPP representative on the WIDT Board. The Chair asked Ms Mackenzie to convey thanks to Anne Macaulay for her valued contributions during her time as OHCPP representative on the WIDT Board. The WIDT Board would also write directly to Ms Macaulay to acknowledge her input. It was agreed by the Community Planning Partnership that Ms Rachel Mackenzie be its representative on the WIDT Board of Directors.

Gayle Findlay / Rachel Mackenzie

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OHCPP Meeting Dates for 2015

20 The Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar submitted a Report to provide Partners with dates and locations of future meetings of the Partnership. Suggested locations would provide a rotation of venues throughout the Outer Hebrides whilst also taking into consideration the cost of travel for partners, availability of accommodation and potential restrictions in travel. Video conferencing facilities would be made available for meetings held in Stornoway, where possible. The following dates and locations were recommended to Partners for 2015: Thursday 29 January Stornoway Thursday 26 March Harris (no VC) Thursday 11 June Rural Lewis (no VC) Wednesday 9 September Barra (no VC) Thursday 19 November Stornoway The Community Planning Partnership agreed the 2015 schedule of OHCPP Board meetings.

Quarterly Financial Report

21 The Chief Executive, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar submitted a Report to provide Partners with a summary of Financial Performance for Quarter 2 2014/15. It was agreed to note the Report.

AOCB 22 Stornoway-Ullapool Ferry Six Week Cancellation

Partners asked whether the OHCPP would be making a public statement on the economic and social impact of the Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service being cancelled for a period of six weeks in order to facilitate linkspan works in Ullapool. The Chair confirmed that no communication or contingency plan had been discussed with the Comhairle prior to notification of the 6 week loss of service. The Chair further added that lack of communication regarding service disruption was a further example of the need for greater community involvement in local services; the case being made by the Our Islands, Our Future campaign. HIE and HiTRANS partners confirmed they had received no advance warning regarding the 6 week disruption to services. Partners agreed the Chair’s suggestion that the Comhairle should write to Cal Mac and CMAL to express concerns over the lack of communication regarding the 6 week Stornoway to Ullapool ferry cancellation, and a press release would be issued by the OHCPP. Historic Scotland and Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments Scotland (RCAHMS) Merger The Chair informed the Board that Historic Scotland and RCAHMS were in the process of merging to form a new public lead body called Historic Environment Scotland, which would become active in October 2015. Their strategic vision stated they were working with CPPs. It would be useful to identify future opportunity for CPP input regarding cultural heritage, archaeology and local economic development. It was agreed that the Community Planning Partnership would investigate how it might consult and interact with the newly established public body, Historic Environment Scotland, regarding local economic development.

Angus Campbell/ Gayle Findlay Gayle Findlay

Date of Next Meeting

23 It was noted that the next meeting of the OHCPP Board would be held in Stornoway on Thursday 29 January 2015.

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Distribution

CPP Members

Cllr Angus Campbell, CnES (Chair)

Mr Roy Bartle, MSYP Mr David Maclennan, SNH

Mr Malcolm Burr, CnES Chief Inspector Gordon Macleod, Police Scotland

Ms Seonag Campbell, SDS Mr Hector Macleod, C-CIG

Mr David Cameron, CLS Mr Iain Macmillan, LCC/UHI

Cllr Donald Crichton, CnES Mr Eoin MacNeil, C-CIG

Ms Terri Davies, C-CIG Cllr Donald Manford, CnES

Dr Neil Galbraith, NHS WI Ms Marine Munro, C-CIG

Mr Gordon Jamieson, NHS WI Mr Ranald Robertson, HiTrans

Mr Angus Lamont, HHP Mr Uisdean Robertson, CnES

Ms Anne Macaulay, HIE Ms Anne Sobey, C-CIG

Ms Ealasaid McAtear, Bord Na Gaidhlig Ms Sheena Stewart, Uist Association of Community Councils

Ms Kirsty MacDonald, C-CIG Mr Billy Wilson, SFRS

Cllr Norman A. MacDonald, CnES

Ms Rachel Mackenzie, HIE

Ms Gayle Findlay Comhairle Members

Ms Morag Jardine Management Team Ms Lesley McDonald Mr Nigel Scott