Present:

Councillors Croad (Chairman), Date, Hart, Hawkins, Mumford and Pennington

Apologies: Councillors Brazil and Sir Simon Day

*108 Minutes

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 December 2008 be signed as a correct record.

*109 Update on Educational Provision for 14 - 19 Year Olds (South Area Partnership)

Christina Maccullie, 14 - 19 Area Co-ordinator (South), introduced a briefing paper on:

the establishment in Devon of four area partnerships of all 14 - 19 providers: schools, community colleges, FE colleges, and private training providers to lead the delivery of Government reform of 14 - 19 provision which aimed to encourage greater participation by young people in learning through a mix of entitlements and a broadening of the curriculum;

progress on initiatives led by the South Area Partnership involving: diplomas, international baccalaureate, rural reform funds, Teignbridge training centre, area prospectus, common application process, and eILP (electronic individual learning plan).

Christina Maccullie responded to queries and comments from members on matters including: the importance of workforce skills/responsibility for Learning and Skills Council s functions following its dissolution and co-operation with Plymouth and the City Council.

It was MOVED by Councillor Croad, SECONDED by Councillor Hawkins and

RESOLVED that the presentation be noted.

*110 Reducing Teenage Pregnancy in Devon

Sara Gibbs, Consultant in Public Health, Devon PCT introduced a briefing paper by the PCT s Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinator on reducing teenage pregnancy in Devon which focused on the South Hams. The paper covered the following:

national targets and provision in Devon for reducing teenage pregnancy and supporting teenage parents;

why teenage pregnancy matters;

the association between a wide range of risk factors and teenage pregnancy highlighting the complexity of the issue and the need for agencies to work in partnership with communities, families and young people;

data/trends for teenage conception rates/abortions in Devon;

the link with deprivation and low educational attainment;

key elements of effective teenage pregnancy strategies.

While the county rate was lower than that for the remainder of the South West and England generally, there were parts of Devon where rates were high. The teenage pregnancy rate in the South Hams was consistently the lowest in Devon at around half the national rate, with a downward trend in under-18 conceptions, although the abortion rate for under-16 conceptions was relatively high.

The paper concluded that teenage pregnancy was everyone s business and not just a health matter. It impacted on the poorest communities and the most vulnerable young people. Reducing the under-18 conception rate and increasing the proportion of teenage parents in education, training and employment would help to improve the lives of children and young people, as well as support the drive to increased local economic prosperity.

Sara Gibbs responded to queries and comments from members on matters including: the scale of the problem; parental responsibility; the role of/access to family centres; the importance of/funding for the youth enquiry service; raising aspiration levels; and early intervention.

It was MOVED by Councillor Croad, SECONDED by Councillor Hawkins and

RESOLVED that the presentation be noted.

*111 Community Engagement/Community Leadership/Duty to Involve

The Committee received a presentation from Gabi Recknagel of Exeter CVS drawing attention to reforms introduced by the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act, 2007 which, inter alia, sought to

give a stronger voice to citizens and communities to shape the areas where they live and the services they receive;

encourage local authorities to provide stronger and more strategic leadership for the places they serve.

Gabi Recknagel indicated that the Act gave local authorities and others a new duty to inform, consult and involve local people, pointing out that the Government wanted everyone to be provided with opportunities to get involved. The presentation covered matters including: Government policy and background to the reforms; concepts and definitions; promotion of best practice; the leadership role of local authorities and support for elected members.

Gabi Recknagel referred to:

work being undertaken by Exeter CVS with the County Council on implementing the reforms - it was acknowledged that the County Council already played a leading role in community engagement;

a paper on the Duty to Involve and practical ways forward - target groups, how to involve local people, how to encourage participation etc (which it was agreed should be circulated to Committee members);

the Take Part Exeter pilot project based on the Active Learning and Active Citizenship learning framework funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government which was being delivered by Exeter CVS in partnership with a wide range of local groups and local authorities;

a report commissioned by the South West Regional Consortium of the National Empowerment Partnership on Engagement and Empowerment in Rural Areas.

Gabi Recknagel responded to queries and comments from members on the challenges which would have to be faced, such as the lack of understanding of/interest in the working of public services. She referred to the pivotal role of elected members in the community engagement process and the support that would be provided by the Exeter CVS and similar organisations.

It was MOVED by Councillor Croad, SECONDED by Councillor Hawkins and

RESOLVED that the presentation be noted.

*112 South Hams County Committee Locality Budget for Financial Year 2008/09 - Confirmation of Spending Proposals and Spend to Date

The Committee considered a report by the County Community Strategy Officer (EEC/09/66/HQ - text only | pdf EEC/09/66/HQ) setting out recent Locality Budget spending approvals and a summary of approved spending at 27 February 2009.

The County Community Strategy Officer reported on further, final proposals for the use of Locality Budget funds for 2008/09.

It was MOVED by Councillor Croad, SECONDED by Councillor Hart and

RESOLVED

(a) that the spending approvals agreed by the Chairman/Vice-Chairman since the previous meeting be confirmed and the new spending proposals be approved;

(b) that the budget position for 2008/09 be noted.

(see the Appendix to these Minutes for final summary of approved spending from 2008/09 Locality Budget)

*113 Dates/Venues for Future Meetings

In line with the decision of the South Hams HATOC, the Committee confirmed that meetings should be held as follows:

Friday 18 September 2009 - at the offices of South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Totnes;

Friday 4 December 2009 - venue to be decided;

Friday 12 March 2010 - venue to be decided.

(all on the rising of the HATOC)

*DENOTES DELEGATED MATTER WITH POWER TO ACT

The meeting started at 11.15am and was adjourned at 12.35pm

The Minutes of the South Hams County Committee are published on the County Council s Website at:-

APPENDIX

(Minute *112 refers)

SOUTH HAMS COUNTY COMMITTEE

LOCALITY BUDGET 2008/09 FINAL SUMMARY OF APPROVED SPENDING

South Hams - Cllr John Hart				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09	LEFT
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			11,886.46	10,000.00	2,324.67
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Bickleigh Down C of E Primary School	from 07/08		1,250.00	***
Shaugh Prior Parish Council - Environ Enhancements-		1,000.00
Sparkwell Parish Council - Environ Enhancements		1,000.00
Cornwood Parish Council - Environ Enhancements		1,000.00
Lee Moor Public Hall				2,000.00
Wembury Parish Council				1,000.00
Highways - Kerbing/patching Old Rd, Brixton		3,019.79
Highways- Down Thomas Environ Enhancements		560.00
Halford Parish Meeting				1,000.00
Youth Activity Nights - Cllrs Croad Hart			200.00
Harford Parish Meeting - Cllr Hart			1,000.00
Devon Youth Services				350.00
Wembury MUGA			5,000.00
Toilet improvements, Wembury Primary School		500.00
Brixton Parish Plan				500.00
Steer Point road signs				182.00
TOTALS				5,000.00	14561.79	19,561.79
South Hams - Cllr Jonathan Hawkins				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			155.00	10,000.00	0.00
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Harbourne Shuttle -				500.00
Dartmouth Primary School			500.00
Dart Drama Festival -				200.00
Dartmouth Caring				1,000.00
Dartmouth Rowing Club -				500.00
Over 60s Rest Room				150.00
Kingswear Rowing Club				300.00
Dartmouth in Bloom				2,000.00
Dartmouth Leisure Centre under 9's			500.00
Kingswear Village Hall				500.00
Blackawton Parish Council - notice board		500.00
Dartmouth Swimming Pool Ltd			500.00
Cornworthy Village Hall				250.00
Dartmouth Pre-School				500.00
Blackawton Parish Council - Web Site-			250.00
Dittisham Parish Council - Dishwasher			300.00
Dartmouth Youth Centre				500.00
Ashprington Parish Council -			412.07
Dartmouth Sea Cadets				500.00
Dartmouth Britain in Bloom			292.93
TOTALS				0.00	10,155.00	10,155.00
South Hams - Cllr Roger Croad				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			13,195.00	10,000.00	12,756.25
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Friends of our Performance Space			500.00
Ivybridge Flower Club				250.00
Manstow Football Club				500.00
Friends of Ivybridge Library				200.00
Royal British Legion				240.00
South Hams CVS				2,635.00
Ivybridge Environmental Action Group			250.00
Ivybridge Dementia Support Group			150.00
Ivybridge Town Council - BMX Track -			500.00
Ivybridge Town Council - Children's Xmas Lanterns -		100.00
Ivybridge Theatre Co				500.00
Manor Primary School				200.00
Ivybridge Town Council - Charity Days -			1,000.00
Stairways Project				500.00
Ivybridge Town Council				690.00
Youth Activity Nights				800.00
Filham Fun Day Activities				400.00
Publicity for Ivybridge Food Festival			500.00
Ivybridge Town Bus Promotion			200.00
Dementia Support Group				323.75
TOTALS				0.00	10,438.75	10,438.75
South Hams - Cllr Julian Brazil				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			3,858.82	10,000.00	8.82
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Centre for Kingsbridge Community			2,500.00
Charleton Parish Council Website			750.00
Friends of Stoke Fleming Library			1,000.00
Kingsbridge Town Council - Eco Bags - Cllr Sir S Day Cllr Brazil		1,000.00	joint venture
Kingsbridge Community College			2,000.00
Kingsbridge Town Council				450.00
Strete Parish Hall				1,200.00
South Hams District Council - West Charleton Link Path		3,000.00
Kingsbridge in Bloom - Cllrs Brazil Day		1,000.00
Kingsbridge Christmas Lights Appeal - Cllrs Brazil Day		950.00
TOTALS				0.00	13,850.00	13,850.00
South Hams - Cllr James Pennington				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			9,942.00	10,000.00	42.00
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Sustainable South Brent				300.00
Marldon Parish Council - Extn of Graveyard		4,000.00
Marldon Recreational Field fencing			10,800.00
New Footpath at True Street, Berry Pomeroy		4,800.00
TOTALS				-	19,900.00	19,900.00
South Hams - Cllr Sir Simon Day				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			13,000.00	10,000.00	9,365.00
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Kingsbridge Town Council - Comm Centre		2500.00
Thurlestone Parish Council - Parish Plan		800.00
South Hams CAB				500.00
Kingsbridge Town Council - Eco Bags - Cllr Sir S Day Cllr Brazil		1,000.00	joint venture
Kingsbridge in Bloom - Cllrs Brazil Day		1,000.00
South Milton Youth Club				750.00
Kingsbridge Christmas Lights Appeal - Cllrs Brazil Day		1,000.00	joint venture
The Young Salcombe Centre			1,000.00
West Alvington Parish Plan			585.00
Kingsbridge Car Parking				4,000.00
Kingsbridge Marlborough Football Club		500.00
TOTALS				-	13,635.00	13,635.00
South Hams - Cllr Geoff Date				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			4,805.00	10,000.00	0.00
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
North Huish Handbells Ringers			500.00
Bridgetown Alive				250.00
3rd Totnes Sea Scouts				750.00
Totnes Co-Housing -				2,000.00
Totnes District Community Strategy Group -		250.00
South Devon Play Resource Centre			500.00	***
Grove in the Community				1,000.00	***
Totnes Community Bus				500.00	***
Soundart Radio				8,250.00	***
Transition Town Totnes				405.00	***
North Huish Parish Council - Signage			150.00	***
Diptford Playgroup				250.00	***
TOTALS				-	14,805.00	14,805.00
South Hams - Cllr William Mumford				b/fwd 07/08	budget 08/09
County Committee Budget - 2008/09			7,495.05	10,000.00	10,511.05
PROJECT				COMMITTED	SPENT
Aveton Gifford Allotment Assoc			800.00
Kingston Parish Council				104.00
Bigbury Parish Council - Refurb footpath,steps at Folly Hill		400.00
Ringmore Parish Council de-fibrillator			600.00
Noss Mayo Village Hall				1,500.00
Modbury Memorial Hall				1,340.00
Yealmpton Parish Council				500.00
Bigbury Memorial Hall				500.00
Newton Noss Network - for Sail Training for Youth		540.00
Yealmpton Parish Council - Youth Club			700.00	***
TOTALS				-	6,984.00	6,984.00