Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Care, Learning and Housing Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 10.05 am.

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Head of Corporate Governance

Business

1.    Apologies for Absence
Leisgeulan

2.    Declarations of Interest
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting. Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest. Advice may be sought from Officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3.    Outstanding Achievements
Coileanaidhean Air Leth

Members will be informed about outstanding achievements by people and groups, to be noted and commended by the Committee.

4.    Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Non-HRA Budget Monitoring Statement to 30 September 2018
Cunntas Teachd-a-steach Taigheadais (CTT) agus Aithris Sgrùdaidh Buidseat (Neo-CTT) gu 30 Sultain 2018 

There is circulated Report No CLH/36/18 dated 8 October 2018 by the Director of Community Services.

The Committee is invited to note the budget position on the Housing Revenue Account and non-Housing Revenue Account.

5.    Community Services Performance Report – 1 April to 30 September 2018    
Aithisg Choileanaidh nan Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd – 1 Giblean gu 30 Sultain 2018

There is circulated Report No CLH/37/18 dated 8 October 2018 by the Director of Community Services.

The Committee is invited to note the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April to 30 September 2018.

6.    Housing Allocation Policy – Annual Report
Poileasaidh Riarachaidh Taigheadais – Aithisg Bhliadhnail

There is circulated Report No CLH/38/18 dated 1 October 2018 by the Director of Community Services.

The Committee is invited to note:-

i.    the information contained in the Annual Monitoring Report which identifies that the policy is achieving its objectives in relation to meeting housing needs; and
ii.    that a policy review focusing on the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 is due to           take place this year.

7.    Presentation: Addressing Child Poverty – Money+ Project
Taisbeanadh: A’ Cur Aghaidh ri Bochdainn Chloinne – Pròiseact Airgead+

The aim of the Money+ project is to help prevent and alleviate poverty experienced by families with young children through the provision of income maximisation and financial inclusion advice.  It is funded through the European Social Fund procured through the Chief Executive’s office, and managed and hosted within Care and Learning. 

The Project Manager, Melissa MacDonald, will provide an overview of how this work is helping to address child poverty by working with local nurseries and in early primary schools across Highland.

8.    Care and Learning Revenue Budget Monitoring 2018/19
Sgrùdadh Buidseat Teachd-a-steach a’ Chùraim agus an Ionnsachaidh 2018/19

There is circulated Report No CLH/39/18 dated 4 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    agree the revenue budget projected overspend position for the year to 30 September 2018; and
ii.    note the actions being taken with regard to the budget position.

9.    Placement Services Change Programme Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phrògram Atharrachadh Seirbheis Suidheachaidh

There is circulated Report No CLH/40/18 dated 4 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    scrutinise and comment on the progress to date against the Programme Plan; and
ii.    note the revised spend profile for the current financial year.

10.    Community and Leisure Capital Budget 2018/19 to 2022/23
Buidseat Calpa Coimhearsnachd agus Cur-seachad 2018/19 gu 2022/23

There is circulated Report No CLH/41/18 dated 28 September 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    agree that, with regard to mobile library vehicles, a strategy of 1 replacement vehicle per annum should be progressed, funded from the capital budget;
ii.    agree the prioritisation, as set out in the report and annex 2, to allow officers to further develop options and proposals for these locations;
iii.    agree that further project development work and funding applications be progressed in relation to the Indoor Tennis Facility and Outdoor Centre with these being key priorities for funding from within the Community and Leisure capital budget, subject to business cases to be reported back to this Committee; and
iv.    note that the prioritisation proposed will be kept under regular review, should a need for revision arise due to a change in need or funding available.

11.    Early Learning and Childcare Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Thràth-ionnsachadh agus Chùram-chloinne

There is circulated Report No CLH/42/18 dated 5 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to note:-

i.    the position of the Scottish Government Expansion Programme;
ii.    the local progress on the Delivery Plan; and
iii.    the update on the sites delivering 1140 hours.

12.    Performance Report – Children’s Services
Aithisg Choileanaidh – Seirbheisean Chloinne

There is circulated Report No CLH/43/18 dated 8 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    scrutinise and comment on the performance information; and
ii.    note the information provided on quality improvement.

13.    NHS Highland – Assurance Report
NHS na Gàidhealtachd – Aithisg Bharantais 

There is circulated Report No CLH/44/18 dated 4 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to scrutinise the data and issues raised in the report.

14.    Adult Social Care Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Chùram Sòisealta Inbheach

There is circulated Report No CLH/45/18 dated 5 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to note the contents of the report and the highlighted items from the Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee.

15.    Review of Statutory Consultation Exercise on the establishment of a catchment area for Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar
Ath-sgrùdadh air Eacarsaich Cho-chomhairle Reachdail a thaobh sgìre sgoile a stèidheachadh airson Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar

There is circulated Report No CLH/46/18 dated 2 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The appendices are circulated separately as Booklet A.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    consider the Proposal set out within the Consultation Report (Appendix A) and associated appendices;
ii.    consider the representations received and the report from Education Scotland; and
iii.    agree to recommend to the Council the creation of a catchment area for Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar on the basis shown at Appendix 4.

16.    Statutory Consultation – Gaelic Medium Catchment Proposals for Ullapool Primary School
Co-chomhairle Reachdail – Molaidhean a thaobh Sgìrean Sgoile airson Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig airson Bun-Sgoil Ullapuil

There is circulated Report No CLH/47/18 dated 4 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to agree to proceed to statutory consultation on the basis of the Proposal appended to the report.

17.    Sustainable Education in Highland Communities
Foghlam Seasmhach ann an Coimhearsnachdan na Gàidhealtachd

There is circulated Report No CLH/48/18 dated 28 September 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the progress on appointments to the Sustainable Education in Highland Communities Team;
ii.    approve the Action Plans for the Sustainable Education in Highland Communities workstreams, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report; and
iii.    note the progress in each of the Associated School Groups currently under review.

18.    SQA Examinations: Educational Attainment
Deuchainnean SQA: Buileachadh Foghlaim

There is circulated Report No CLH/49/18 dated 9 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to scrutinise and comment on the performance information.

19.    Education Improvement Plan
Plana Leasachaidh Foghlaim

There is circulated Report No CLH/50/18 dated 8 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    review the Standards and Quality Report for 2017-18;
ii.    approve the education improvement priorities for 2018-19; and
iii.    approve the actions to deliver the plans.

20.    The Highland Council’s British Sign Language Plan 2018 - 2024
Plana Cànan-soidhnidh Bhreatainn Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd 2018-2024

There is circulated Report No CLH/51/18 dated 8 October 2018 by the Acting Head of Policy.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the content of the report including current activities outlined in section 4;
ii.    note the range of consultation and engagement carried out with partners, British Sign Language users and stakeholders in the development of the plan;
iii.    agree the draft plan and actions set out in Appendix 1 of the report; and
iv.    agree to progress reports every two years.

21.    Community Learning, Development and Engagement Plan 2018-2021
Plana Ionnsachaidh, Leasachaidh agus Com-pàirteachais Coimhearsnachd 2018-2021

There is circulated Report No CLH/52/18 dated 4 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to approve the draft Highland Community Learning, Development and Engagement Plan 2018-21 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

22.    Update on Family Teams
Cunntas às Ùr mu Sgiobaidhean Teaghlaich

There is circulated Report No CLH/53/18 dated 4 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to note the update.

23.    Chief Social Work Officer Report: 2017/18
Aithisg Àrd-Oifigear na h-Obrach Sòisealta: 2017/18

There is circulated Report No CLH/54/18 dated 9 October 2018 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to note and comment on the issues raised in the annual report.

24.    Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

The following Minutes are circulated for noting or approval as appropriate:-

i.    Highland Violence Against Women Partnership Group – 2 May 2018 (for noting);
ii.    Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership Strategy Group – 5 June 2018 (for noting);
iii.    Highland Community Justice Partnership – 20 June 2018 (for noting);
iv.    Highland Child Protection Committee – 26 June 2018 (for noting); and
v.    Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee – 5 October 2018 (for approval).

25.    Urgent Additional Item: 
Membership of Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee
Ballrachd Fho-Chomataidh Leasachaidh agus Sgrùdaidh nan Seirbheisean Inbheach

Following the resignation of Ms K Stephen, the Committee is invited to agree that Mr A Graham fill the vacancy on the Adult Services Development and Scrutiny Sub-Committee.