Policy And Resources Committee - 14/03/2016
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 14th March, 2016.
Present:-
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Lord Provost Bob DUNCAN
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Depute Lord Provost Christina ROBERTS |
BAILIES
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Willie SAWERS |
Helen WRIGHT |
Ian BORTHWICK |
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Derek J SCOTT |
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COUNCILLORS
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Ken GUILD |
Stewart HUNTER |
Lesley BRENNAN |
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John ALEXANDER |
Ken LYNN |
Georgia CRUICKSHANK |
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Jimmy BLACK |
Gregor MURRAY |
Tom FERGUSON |
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David BOWES |
Alan G ROSS |
Brian GORDON |
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Bill CAMPBELL |
Kevin KEENAN |
Richard McCREADY |
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Kevin CORDELL |
Mohammed ASIF |
Norma McGOVERN |
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Will DAWSON |
Laurie BIDWELL |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Councillor Ken GUILD, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 25th February, 2016 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors Black and Asif declared a non-financial interest in Article IX by virtue of being Council representatives on the Grey Lodge Settlement Association.
Lord Provost Duncan, Councillors Hunter, Gordon and McCready declared a non-financial interest in Articles IX, XII and XIII by virtue of being Council representatives on Leisure and Culture Dundee.
Councillor Brennan declared a non-financial interest in Article VIII by virtue of being on the Board of the Inclusion Group.
II MINUTE - PERSONNEL APPEALS SUB-COMMITTEE - 18TH FEBRUARY, 2016
The minute of meeting of the Personnel Appeals Sub-Committee of 18th February, 2016, a copy of which is appended hereto, was submitted for information and record purposes (Appendix I).
III AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY OF SMART CARDS FOR SCOTLAND
There was submitted Report No 107-2016 by the Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the outcome of the Tender Evaluation to procure smart cards for the National Entitlement Card Scheme from the highest overall scoring bidder, Exceet Card Austria GmbH at an estimated cost of 22,000 per annum, (for 2 years initially with optional extensions of 3 x 1 year); and
(ii) noted that external funding would cover the costs and awarding this tender would realise a yearly saving of 48,000 for the National Entitlement Card Scheme on the cost of procuring 400,000 cards per year.
IV POLICE SCOTLAND - CONTACT, COMMAND AND CONTROL
It was reported that this item had been placed on the Committee at the request of Councillor Macpherson.
The Committee approved the undernoted resolution:-
(i) notes the decision by the Scottish Police Authority to transfer all 999 and 101 call responses to three sites located in Bilston Glen, Motherwell and Govan on or after 21st June, 2016;
(ii) notes the loss of the 999 and 101 Dundee responses centre; and
(iii) instructs the Chief Executive to write to the Chair of the Scottish Police Authority Board and to the Police Scotland Chief Constable seeking reassurance that local knowledge will not be compromised by this decision.
V TENDER FOR MOBILE, VOICE AND DATA SERVICES
There was submitted Report No 87-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the outcome of the Crown Commercial Services mini competition and awarded the contract for the Council's mobile, voice and data services for a three year period with the option to extend for a further year to Vodafone Ltd;
(ii) approved the annual funding of 48,780; and
(iii) noted the financial savings associated with this contract amounting to 115,000.
VI TENDER FOR INTEGRATED HOUSING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
There was submitted Report No 88-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services recommending the purchase and supply of an Integrated Housing Management System to replace the existing in-house Information Technology (IT) Systems for Housing Services.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the outcome of the Lot 1 of a Tender Evaluation to procure an Integrated Housing Management System;
(ii) approved the expenditure of 752,524 for the capital cost of the new system and the annual cost of 92,000 for the five year licensing, maintenance and support contract; and
(iii) approved the supply and services of Civica CX as the best value choice for an Integrated Housing Management System, hosted by the Council and managed by the supplier.
VII TENDER FOR THE QUEUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
There was submitted Report No 116-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the outcome of the tender process and awarded the contract for the Council's Queue Management System to Q-Nomy; and
(ii) approved the expenditure of 37,036 for the capital cost of the new system and the annual cost of 6,555 for the five year maintenance and support contract.
VIII RELIEF OF RATES - CHARITY RELIEF
There was submitted Report No 106-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services relative to the above.
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Applicant |
Subjects
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University of Dundee Estates Director Estates and Buildings Nethergate Dundee |
Office Unit 07 Vision at Seabraes 20 Greenmarket Dundee
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World Mission Agency 41 Ashfield Street Glasgow |
Hall 44 St Andrew's Lane Dundee
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The Inclusion Group 23-27 Albert Square Meadowside Dundee |
Office 23-27 Albert Square Meadowside Dundee
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Dundee and Angus College Head of Finance Finance Department Kingsway Campus Old Glamis Road Dundee
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Shop Unit 18, Level 2 The Wellgate Dundee |
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Trustees Ex Officiis Boomerang Community Centre Raglan Street Kemback Day Centre Kemback Street Dundee |
Trustees Ex Officiis Boomerang Community Centre Raglan Street Kemback Day Centre Kemback Street Dundee |
The Committee approved the recommendations detailed in the report.
IX DUNDEE COMMUNITY REGENERATION FUND
There was submitted Report No 74-2016 by the Chief Executive relative to the above.
The Committee noted the Community Regeneration Fund allocations for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 and approved the funding proposals contained in Section 5.2 of the report appended hereto (Appendix II).
X LOCAL GOVERNMENT BENCHMARKING FRAMEWORK PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2014/2015
There was submitted Report No 71-2016 by the Chief Executive advising elected members on the performance of Dundee City Council for the financial year 2014/2015 as defined by the performance indicators compiled by the Improvement Service and, in particular, in relation to the other peer local authorities in the Council's family groups which had similar characteristics such as urban density and deprivation.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the results contained in the report;
(ii) remitted to the report to the Scrutiny Committee for further consideration;
(iii) remitted to the Chief Officers to continue to seek improvement to the indicators contained in the report;
(iv) authorised officers to publish customised pages of the report on the Councils website to make it widely available; and
(v) authorised the publication of selected excerpts from this report in the Evening Telegraph to ensure exposure to the Councils stakeholders was maximised.
XI MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT - LOCAL AUTHORITY PARTNERSHIP
There was submitted Report No 79-2016 by the Head of Service, Strategy, Integration, Performance and Support Services advising members of the Committee that Macmillan Cancer Support had selected Dundee City Council for the development of a Macmillan Local Authority Partnership (MLAP) and sought the agreement of the Committee to confirm the Council's commitment to the MLAP by entering to a funding agreement with Macmillan Cancer Support.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the background to the development of the proposed Macmillan Local Authority Partnership with Dundee; and
(ii) remitted to the Chief Executive to enter into a funding agreement with Macmillan Cancer Support.
XII ACTIVE SCHOOLS - TRANSFER TO LEISURE AND CULTURE DUNDEE
There was submitted Report No 77-2016 relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the transfer of the Active Schools Service to Leisure and Culture Dundee on 1st April, 2016 subject to the agreement of the Leisure and Culture Dundee Board; and
(ii) remitted to officials to finalise how best to provide for the current provision of administrative and clerical support the Active Schools Services received from the Council as part of the transfer arrangements.
XIII OUTDOOR LEARNING SERVICE - TRANSFER TO LEISURE AND CULTURE DUNDEE
There was submitted Report No 78-2016 by the Director, Leisure and Culture relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) approved the Outdoor Learning Service transfer to Leisure and Culture Dundee on 1st April, 2016, subject to the approval of the Leisure and Culture Dundee Board; and
(ii) remitted to Council officials to agree a suitable arrangement with Leisure and Culture Dundee in order to provide an agreed budget for the service transferring.
XIV DUNDEE AIRPORT UPDATE
There was submitted Report No 109-2016 by the Executive Director of City Development providing an update on matters relating to Dundee Airport and seeking approval for financial support in relation to air services between Dundee and Amsterdam.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the various actions that were ongoing to secure and increase the services using Dundee Airport;
(ii) approved the one-off contribution in 2015/2016 of 200,000 to Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd from an allowance within the General Contingencies revenue budget to support the start-up costs associated with the establishment of a new six day a week service between Dundee and Amsterdam; and
(iii) agreed to contribute a maximum of 100,000 in total over three years from 2016/2017 from the City Development revenue budget towards a package of funding to support co-operative marketing activity associated with the establishment of the Dundee to Amsterdam service.
XV REVENUE MONITORING
There was submitted Report No 85-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services providing elected members with an analysis of the 2015/2016 projected revenue outturn as at 31st March, 2016 monitored against the adjusted 2015/2016 Revenue Budget.
The Committee:-
(i) noted that the overall General Fund 2015/2016 projected revenue outturn as at 31st January, 2016 was an underspend of 3,030,000 against the adjusted 2015/2016 Revenue Budget;
(ii) noted that the Housing Revenue Account as at 31st January, 2016 was projecting a breakeven position against the adjusted HRA 2015/2016 Revenue Budget;
(iii) agreed that the Executive Director of Corporate Services to take every reasonable action to ensure that the 2015/2016 Revenue expenditure was below or in line with the adjusted Revenue Budget; and
(iv) instructed the Executive Director of Corporate Services in conjunction with all Chief Officers to continue to monitor the Councils 2015/2016 projected revenue outturn.
XVI TREASURY POLICY STATEMENT
On a reference to Article XVIII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 22nd April, 2013, there was submitted Report No 89-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services revising the Council's Treasury Policy Statement which is intended to govern all borrowing and lending transactions carried out by the Council.
The Committee approved the policies and procedures laid out in the attached Treasury Policy Statement appended to the report.
XVII TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY STATEMENT AND ANNUAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2016/2017
On a reference to Article XVI immediately above, there was submitted Report No 90-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services relative to the above.
The Committee:-
(i) noted that in terms of the Treasury Policy Statement, the Executive Director of Corporate Services was obliged to present the annual Treasury Management Strategy at the start of each financial year; and
(ii) approved the strategy proposed by the Executive Director of Corporate Services for 2016/2017 as set out in the document "Treasury Management Strategy 2016/2017".
XVIII MEMBERS SALARIES
On a reference to Article III of the minute of meeting of the City Council of 22nd February, 2016, there was submitted Report No 112-2016 by the Executive Director of Corporate Services seeking the Council's approval to the proposed members' salaries set out in the Appendix to the report.
The Committee approved accordingly.
Ken GUILD, Convener.
At a MEETING of the PERSONNEL APPEALS SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 18th February, 2016.
APPENDIX I
Present:-
Depute Lord Provost Christina ROBERTS
COUNCILLORS
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Stewart HUNTER |
Norma McGOVERN |
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Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 21st January, 2016 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II APPEAL AGAINST DISMISSAL
It was reported that an appeal against dismissal from an employee of the Environment Department had been submitted.
The Sub-Committee heard the Council's representative and witnesses and, thereafter, the Appellant.
After questions had been put and answers given by both parties to each other and the witnesses and by members of the Sub-Committee, the parties withdrew.
Thereafter, following careful consideration of all the information, the Sub-Committee agreed that the grounds of the appeal had not been substantiated and that the appeal be not upheld.
Stewart HUNTER, Convener.
APPENDIX II
Awards from 2015-2016 Allocation
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Applicant |
Description of Project |
Forum Decision Amount
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City Development |
To enable the repainting of the Hilltown clock and galvanising of the nearby Reminiscence Gate railings to prevent messages being lost through weathering.
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9,052 |
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Environment Department |
To enable the placement of two new benches and six new bins in the local area at points highlighted by local residents.
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5,682 |
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Coldside Church |
To install CCTV cameras that will improve security for the building that provides space for a wide range of local groups.
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7,779 |
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Environment Department |
To purchase items for use in the upgrading of the Law footpaths. This aspect of the work will take place early in the project so that access to the public via the path network is improved.
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25,000 |
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Alpinglenesk Sheltered Housing |
To purchase a new shed and appropriate replacement seating for residents. Approximately 70 older people will benefit.
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3,674 |
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St Ninian's Church |
To install replacement flooring in sections of the community hall. This is used by approximately 380 people of all ages each week.
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491 |
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Douglas Community Open Spaces Group |
To fund the installation of improving drainage and pathways to enable access by those with limited mobility at the Community Garden in Douglas.
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27,754 |
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City of Discovery Pipe Band |
To purchase new drum harnesses and pipe chanters that will enable the group to compete at a higher level. 37 band members will directly benefit.
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5,000 |
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Community Family Support Project |
To cover travel costs for a family trip to Edinburgh Zoo in the Easter holidays for which the project have secured free entry. 46 people will benefit.
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375 |
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City Development |
To contribute to the set-up costs for a community hub in Central Lochee, including fixtures and fittings and furniture. A range of services will be delivered from the Hub, benefiting the whole community.
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17,640 |
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Glebelands Primary School Parent Council |
To contribute to costs of a three day/two night residential trip to Dalguise for forty P7 pupils. This will help build personal confidence and teamwork skills.
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4,200 |
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City Development Department |
To install additional lighting in and around Whitfield Green, that will enable parts of it to be more fully utilised all year round.
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9,650 |
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Dalclaverhouse Community Group |
To make repairs to local pathways to improve public safety and enable easier access to Trottick Ponds and nearby cycle paths and walking routes. |
5,514 |
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St Marys Children Club |
To hold a Mad March Tea Party for local children and their families. Approximately fifty local residents will benefit from participation.
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484 |
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Dundee West Youth Work Team |
To purchase a range of resources that will be used for physical activity, beauty therapy and arts and crafts sessions for the girls group. Approximately forty young people will benefit.
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1,168 |
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The Attic |
To replace the badly worn floor covering in the main meeting room of the Attic Lounge. Approximately 100 people that make use of the Lounge each week will benefit.
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454 |
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St Marys Community Facility |
To fund refreshments and entertainment for St Patrick's night celebrations at the Facility. Approximately sixty people will benefit from participation.
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300 |
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42nd Boys Brigade |
To contribute to the replacement of old tents used by the Brigade. This will purchase one six-person tent that will be used from this summer onwards, with approximately 24 boys able to make use of this each year.
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870 |
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Kirkton Crows Lunch Club |
To support the setting up of a local community lunch club that will cater for approximately thirty vulnerable old people each week.
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480 |
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Dundee West Youth Work Team |
To purchase a range of resources that will benefit approximately forty local young people, enabling them to develop new skills and work towards the Duke of Edinburgh award.
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1,000 |
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Housing Department |
To repair pavements and install a dropped kerb at St Boswells Terrace and create off street parking on Craigmore Street.
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22,000 |
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Community Bridge |
To purchase fixtures and furnishings for the Community Cafe that will encourage its use through creating a more comfortable environment in which those in need can receive support and food. |
1,021 |
Awards from 2016-2017 Allocation
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Applicant |
Description of Project |
Forum Decision Amount
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Dundee Healthy Living Initiative |
To enable eight DHLI-led groups to continue using the United Free Church for a range of Health and Wellbeing sessions through payment of hall hire costs. Approximately 120 people will benefit through participation each week.
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4,000 |
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Active Schools |
To fund a programme of extra curricular physical, activities for approximately 250 children across Coldside Primary Schools and at St Johns RC High School including karate, parkour, dancing, and swimming.
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4,910 |
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Active Schools |
To part-fund the St John's Dance Group to enable them to continue their work with approximately 170 young people. The group aims to raise aspirations in a discipline that is otherwise difficult to access due to cost of tuition, and has competed successfully at a national level.
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1,200 |
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Community Learning and Development and Partners |
To enable delivery of eight holiday activity sessions for families throughout the year. Approximately 150 local residents are expected to take part.
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2,040 |
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Grey Lodge Settlement |
To fund purchase of musical instruments and delivery of music tuition to approximately twenty members of the youth group. The project will culminate in entertainment shows to be organised by the young people.
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1,762 |
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Maxwell Centre |
Funding for delivery of a childrens garden club in the Maxwell Centres Every1s Garden. Approximately 50 children from local Primary Schools are expected to participate.
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8,310 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To fund a 30 week programme of multi-sports, football and hockey sessions in local Primary Schools. Approximately 200 children are expected to participate.
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10,858 |
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Factory Skate Park |
To provide a range of free activities at a local family fun day. Approximately 700 local residents attend this event each year.
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1,500 |
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St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group |
To cover some of the ongoing running costs of the group including promotional printing costs and laundry costs associated with arts and crafts sessions. Approximately 75 people regularly participate at the group.
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1,082 |
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Yusuf Youth Initiative |
To provide four free to access budget cooking courses and to contribute towards the cost of setting up an advice cafe in the Douglas area.
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4,000 |
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Dundee Healthy Living Initiative |
To contribute towards the cost of delivery of seven food related courses, most leading to REHIS certification. Altogether, 62 places are available for local residents.
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3,100 |
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Factory Skate Park |
To fund tutor costs and materials for a homework club, and to provide subsidised places on a holiday programme for young people. 312 places are available in total.
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10,993 |
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East Youth Team |
To enable provision of a range of responsive youth diversionary activities within the Mid-Craigie/Linlathen area. Approximately 350 local young people will benefit.
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15,114 |
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East Youth Team |
To provide regular deliveries of fruit to eight local youth groups and projects. This will help to promote healthy eating to approximately 180 young people.
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4,756 |
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Yusuf Youth Initiative |
To fund delivery of six cultural integration events and ten presentation/workshops that aim to increase awareness of Islam and challenge negative stereotypes associated with Muslim culture.
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6,518 |
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East Youth Team |
To provide a range of diversionary activities within the Douglas/Craigie areas for approximately 300 young people.
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6,879 |
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Douglas Community Centre LMG |
To fund staffing costs and resources for term time provision for under tens work in the Douglas Community Centre. Approximately 50 children will benefit across the year.
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2,010 |
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Douglas Community Centre LMG |
To fund staffing costs and resources for holiday provision for under tens work in the Douglas Community Centre. Approximately 50 children will benefit across the year.
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2,248 |
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Under 12s project |
To fund materials, transport and activity costs for ten weeks of holiday period activities and a Christmas event. Approximately 100 children will benefit, with additional family members also participating in family trips.
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10,604 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To provide staffing costs for Active Bairns week long sports camp in the Douglas sports centre. 24 places will be available each day of the sports camp.
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1,312 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To fund a 30 week programme of football sessions in four local Primary Schools. Approximately 100 children are expected to participate.
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5,429 |
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Menzieshill Digital Photography Group |
To fund production of a photographic portrait of Dundee and its people, as an archive of this period of change and regeneration. Six group members will produce a photo book and provide copies to the Menzieshill and Central Libraries.
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1,187 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To be used for bike hire for Community Cycle. This will provide three programmes of weekly cycling for groups of ten people.
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2,850 |
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Dundee Healthy Living Initiative |
To provide REHIS certificated cooking and food related courses within the Lochee ward. In total, 66 places will be available to local residents.
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2,730 |
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Little Stars Playgroup |
To purchase an indoor climbing frame and safety mats, plus child-sized furniture for use by the group. 26 children will regularly make use of these.
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1,217 |
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Community Family Support Project |
To fund regular children and family groups that help to reduce isolation and encourage families to do things together. Approximately 62 people will participate regularly during the year.
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19,032 |
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Yusuf Youth Initiative |
To fund delivery of cultural integration events and workshops that aim to increase awareness of Islam and challenge negative stereotypes associated with Muslim culture. In addition, cooking on a budget courses will be delivered and a community cafe introduced.
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11,840 |
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Dundee West Youth Team |
To deliver an Employability and Life Skills project that will help 120 local young people to develop their skills and self-esteem which will help them move into a positive destination.
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24,960 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To fund a 30 week programme of football and athletics sessions in local Primary Schools. Approximately 150 children are expected to participate.
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8,679 |
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Adult Learning Team |
To fund continuation of an annual series of eight family picnics during school holidays for 100 Maryfield families. A range of fun activities and practical support are offered at each event.
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4,408 |
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Stobswell Advice Cafe Group |
To fund the continuation of a weekly Advice Cafe in Stobswell Church. The funding will cover the hall let, training for volunteers, tea, coffee, and food.
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2,138 |
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Community Learning and Development Youth Work |
To continue the DISC Target Project that runs twice a week for approximately 400 young people in total. Fifteen local young people will also gain employment as Community Leaders to help deliver the project.
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15,396 |
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Leisure & Culture Dundee |
To fund a 30 week programme of football and athletics sessions in local primary schools. Approximately 65 children are expected to participate.
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3,368 |
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Community Family Support Project |
To cover travel costs for a family trip to Edinburgh Zoo in the Easter holidays for which the project have secured free entry. 46 people will benefit.
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375 |
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Whitfield LMG |
Contribution towards resources and tutor costs for Arts and Crafts classes for 15 local residents. This will enable participants to improve their skills in a social setting.
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950 |
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Whitfield LMG |
To fund delivery of the Whitfest 2016 community festival at which approximately 250 local people are expected to participate in a range or activities.
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1,650 |
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Dundee Healthy Living Initiative and Adult Learning |
To provide REHIS certificated cooking and food related courses within the Lochee ward. In total, 66 places will be available to local residents.
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1,110 |
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Ormiston Salton and Inveresk Tenants' and Residents' Association
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To fund regular fruit provision to the Ormiston Youth Club, which will promote healthy eating to approximately 60 young people.
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750 |
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Ormiston Youth Group |
To enable delivery of a regular youth club for approximately sixty local children. This reduces anti-social behaviour as well as providing a range of fun activities for the children.
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4,840 |
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Community Family Support Project |
To fund regular children and family groups that help to reduce isolation and encourage families to do things together. Approximately 54 people will participate regularly during the year.
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18,245 |
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Mill OMains Pavilion |
To provide four sessions per week of Youth Diversionary work for approximately forty local young people. As well as providing a range of fun activities, this will help to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area.
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11,310 |
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Whitfield LMG |
To provide term time childrens clubs and activities for approximately thirty under 12s. This will include physical activities, arts, and creative sessions.
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4,740 |
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Whitfield LMG |
To provide holiday time activities for approximately 25 under 12s. This will include sports, cultural, arts, environmental, and healthy eating sessions.
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1,893 |
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Finmill Centre LMG |
To provide a weekly evening session and a four week holiday programme of activities for approximately 16 children aged 5-9 years.
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3,920 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To fund a 30 week programme of football sessions in local primary schools. Approximately 108 children are expected to participate.
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5,052 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To purchase a range of resources and material for use by both adults and children in relation to raising awareness of Growth Mindset, for which Strathmartine is a pilot area.
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450 |
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St Marys Community Facility |
To continue childrens group provision during a short funding gap. Children in Need funding is anticipated to start in June. Approximately 30 children will benefit.
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1,000 |
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Active Schools |
To contribute towards a range of free extra-curricular and sports activities for the primary schools in Strathmartine Ward. Approximately 380 children will be able to participate.
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6,150 |
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Dundee West Youth Work Team |
To contribute towards maintaining the current level of youth work in the ward, including delivering a Learning Outcomes Programme to approximately 80 young people.
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3,588 |
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Dundee West Youth Work Team |
To deliver two Employability and Life Skills programmes at Baldragon Academy and the Ardler Complex. Approximately 60 young people will be assisted to develop their skills and self-esteem which will help them move into a positive destination.
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11,180 |
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Baldragon Academy Pupil Support Workers |
To provide a relaxation/anxiety support group, sports activities and a supported lunch group for pupils experiencing poor mental health at the school. Approximately 100 young people are expected to benefit.
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1,758 |
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Dundee West Youth Work Team |
To fund a youth worker post to work at Strathmartine Active Youth, a weekly football drop in, that contributes to reducing anti-social behaviour. Approximately 150 young people are directly involved, and overall the whole community benefits.
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3,640 |
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Leisure and Culture Dundee |
To fund a 30 week programme of football, multi-sports and athletics sessions in local primary schools. Approximately 192 children are expected to participate.
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11,607 |
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Community Bridge |
To provide running costs for a weekly Community Cafe visited regularly by approximately 35 people, and to purchase furniture to enable those attending to have a comfortable environment in which to eat and meet with support agencies. |
2,664 |