Argyll and Bute CPP Bulletin 18 June 2021
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Argyll and Bute CPP Bulletin 18 June 2021
Dear CPP bulletin distribution list members,
This bulletin contains links to resources and information for people in communities, community
groups and the third sector in Argyll and Bute. If you require printed copies of any of the
documents attached in the Bulletin please contact cppadmin@argyll-bute.gov.uk.
This Bulletin includes :-
NEW Updated Emergency Planning Guidance for Communities
NEW Review of Electoral Arrangements: Argyll and Bute Council Area Final Proposals
Report to Scottish Ministers
NEW Recruitment Opportunities
NEW 2021 SURF Awards
NEW Consultations
Argyll and Bute Council Weekly News Round Up
Useful Coronavirus and Funding information :-
Coronavirus Caring for People Helpline – Test and Protect
Updated 17 June 2021 Scottish Government Guidance on Covid Restrictions
Important Covid-19 information in other formats and languages
Volunteering safely and local community groups providing a response
Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund
Worrying about Money Leaflet
Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface Funding Update
Funding for Communities
Sign up to Funding Alert and Funds of Interest
Grantnet – Funding Search Tool
Funding help available for businesses
Other Partners Covid-19 information
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Updated Emergency Planning Guidance for Communities
The Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire Local Resilience Partnership have updated their
guidance to help communities in Argyll and Bute prepare an emergency plan.
The guidance has been developed to provide advice to community organisations that want to
create a plan to help respond to local needs in an emergency. The guide recognises the important
role of volunteers working under the direction and supervision of the emergency services, and
provides a range of useful information including an overview of some the top risks in Argyll and
Bute as well as templates to help create a plan. If you have any questions or would like further
information, please contact civilcontingencies@argyll-bute.gov.uk.
_____________________________________________________________________________Review of Electoral Arrangements: Argyll and Bute Council Area Final
Proposals Report to Scottish Ministers
Boundaries Scotland have published the report on their proposals for the Argyll and Bute Council
area resulting from their Review of Electoral Arrangements.
Recruitment Opportunities
There are some exciting job opportunities within the Community Development
Team in Argyll and Bute, at the moment. There is a 12 month full-time post
supporting communities in Oban, Lorn and the Isles, and a permanent part-time
post supporting communities in Bute and Cowal can be found on My Job
Scotland.
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2021 SURF Awards
The 2021 SURF Awards are now open for applications following a launch event in partnership with
the Glasgow Canal Co-op and the Year of Coasts and Waters. A recording of the event can be
found HERE and the press release is on the SURF website HERE. The purpose of the Awards is
to highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and
economic challenges in communities across Scotland.
This year’s five thematic categories include; Supporting Youth Employability sponsored by Skills
Development Scotland, Creative Regeneration sponsored by Creative Scotland, Community Led
Regeneration sponsored by Highlands and Island Enterprise, Scotland’s Most Improved
Place sponsored by Scotland’s Towns Partnership and Architecture & Design Scotland and
finally Housing and Regeneration sponsored by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations.
Further information on the Awards and how to apply can be found at https://www.surf.scot/surf-
awards/
Consultations
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Long Term Vision community consultation
The safety needs of communities across Scotland are changing. To respond to this, SFRS want to
evolve the service they provide and at the same time further improve what they do so that the
people of Scotland have the best fire and rescue service possible. They have launched the Long-
term Vision Public Consultation for communities across Scotland to offer their views on the future
direction of the SFRS and how to make the country an even safer place to live, work and visit.
This consultation closes at midnight on Sunday 18 July.
Police Scotland: public consultation on Body Worn Cameras
The consultation is an opportunity for the public to be part of an ongoing conversation to help
shape the use of Body Worn Video cameras by police officers and staff when interacting with
communities in Scotland. Your views will help inform protocols, code of practice and training toensure that things are done in an appropriate and proportionate way, each and every time. Please take some time to take part in the national survey. Survey closes 20 August 2021. _____________________________________________________________________________ Argyll and Bute Council Weekly News Round Up You can sign up to receive the Argyll and Bute Weekly News Round Up which is full of useful information, guidance, surveys and vacancies here. _____________________________________________________________________________ Coronavirus Caring for People Helpline – Test and Protect Caring for People is a partnership approach with the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Third Sector Interface (TSI), the Council and our communities. On Friday 27 March 2020, this helpline was launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It provides a single point of contact for concerns about financial, business, education, registration and social and homecare needs where these have been impacted due to Covid-19. Individuals can also use the helpline to enquire about volunteering. The helpline number is 01546 605524 and open 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri. The current Scottish Government guidance on Covid-19 is such that everyone can, in-keeping with safety guidelines, access food and other domestic support. The number of requests for support to the Argyll and Bute Covid-19 Helpline have reduced since March 2020 therefore, our main response has stepped down and we are on standby if needed for the future. The helpline remains an accessible number for any person seeking support due to Covid-19 - this includes Test and Protect and cases requiring self-isolation. ______________________________________________________________________________ Scottish Government Guidance on Covid Restrictions The Scottish Government has produced updated guidance containing the current Covid lockdown restrictions by council area. Please share this as appropriate. Detailed guidance for each level can be found here. _____________________________________________________________________________ Important Covid-19 information in other formats and languages BSL videos are available explaining steps you can take to help avoid infection from coronavirus (COVID-19); what to do if you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms; self-isolation and shielding advice and helpline information. This information is also available as an audio translation, Easy Read and in other languages. _____________________________________________________________________________ Volunteering safely and local community groups providing a response The Caring for People Partnership (Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Third Sector Interface (TSI) and the Council) launched this webpage and continue to update this with information and signposting for communities to support full and safe community responses to the current situation. It includes good guidance on volunteering safely around things like delivering groceries. See the Volunteering Safely Guidance here.
There are also over 100 community groups and organisations providing local support at this time listed by administrative area on the page (Bute & Cowal, Helensburgh & Lomond, Mid Argyll Kintyre and the Islands and Oban Lorn and the Isles). If you have any comments or additional information for this webpage, please contact communitydevelopment@argyll-bute.gov.uk. ______________________________________________________________________________ Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund Please share this information the fund offers financial support and wider confidential professional help to anyone suffering hardship. Working in partnership with the Community Food Forum, Bute Advice Centre and ALIenergy, households with low incomes and no access to cash savings can apply for immediate financial support and longer term support around finance and debt. Applications to the fund can be made via the online claim form available on the council’s website. If anyone needs help or support to complete the form please they can call us on 01700 502784 and ask about the Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund. _____________________________________________________________________________ Worrying about Money Leaflet Please find attached a copy of a Worrying about Money leaflet that was produced by Independent Food Aid Network and the Community Food Forum for Argyll and Bute. Please share this widely as required. Worrying about Money 3-fold Argyll and Bute 17.07.20.pdf _____________________________________________________________________________ Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface Funding Update The TSI’s latest Funding Update can be found here. To sign up to their mailing list click here. ____________________________________________________________________________ Funding for Communities Funds to support communities at this time can be found at https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/funding _____________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to Funding Alert and Funds of Interest You can sign up to receive the Argyll and Bute Council monthly Funding Alert here. Some funds that may be of interest to you are noted below :- Youth Music NextGen Fund Grants available to young creatives in Great Britain to help them take a step forward in participating and changing the music industries. Grants up to £ 2,500. Application deadline: 09 July 2021 https://youthmusic.org.uk/nextgen/nextgen-fund
Ofcom’s Community Radio Fund Reopens for UK Applications
Funding to support the core costs of running Ofcom-licensed community radio stations in the UK
that are currently broadcasting. There is no set level of funding. In the past grants have ranged
from about £2,000 to around £39,000.
Round 1 applications will be accepted from 28 May to 25 June 2021
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/radio-
broadcasters/community-radio-fund
TikTok #BeYourOwnBoss
The Purposeful Project and TikTok's have teamed up to find the next great entrepreneur and help
you launch or grow your dream business! One lucky winner will receive £10,000 in cash,
mentorship from industry experts and a year of financial advice from Intuit QuickBooks. To enter,
create a 30-60 second TikTok video pitching your amazing business idea One lucky winner will
receive £10,000 in cash, mentorship from industry experts and a year of financial advice from
Intuit QuickBooks.
Application deadline: 30 June 2021
https://purposefulproject.com/
Island Communities Fund
The Scottish Government recently launched the £2 million Island Communities Fund/Maoin
Coimhearsnachdan nan Eilean (ICF).
Application deadline: 16 July 202, 12pm
https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/our-funds/island-communities-fund/
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Grantnet – Funding Search Tool
GRANTnet is a straightforward free to use service which can help you identify suitable funding for
your activity or project across a wide range of funding sources.
What is GRANTnet?
Up-to-date information on over 7,000 grants and other incentives,
Rapid identification of funding sources specific to need,
Data sourced from EC and UK Government sources, including Government departments,
local authorities, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors.
How to access GRANTnet
You can access the Grantnet home page here.
When using the system for the first time, go to the ‘Log in / Register’ page here and enter your
details including your e-mail address (this will become the username), name, organisation, postal
address and telephone number. Clicking on the 'Register' button will generate an e-mail providing
a password.
Using GRANTnet
When you log into the system you must answer some questions about your organisation and the
project which you wish to undertake. GRANTnet will then provide an overview of all the funds
available.
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Funding help available for businessesThe Council’s website includes a summary of the current support available for businesses https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-businesses including the downloadable interactive infographic. If you would like to receive updates about UK/Scottish Government COVID guidance and funding, or EU exit information and assistance, you can subscribe directly to the updates from Scottish Enterprise on behalf of FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot and PrepareforBrexit.scot. You can sign up here to receive updates. ______________________________________________________________________________ Other Partners Covid 19 information Here is our partner websites with other useful information :- Police Scotland - Information about how the Police is responding to COVID 19. Fire Scotland - Latest news and details of how they are providing an emergency response during COVID 19. Highlands and Islands Enterprise – Advice for businesses, communities and third sector organisations. Scottish Natural Heritage – Tips to support and enjoy local wildlife while socially distancing and virtual tours via podcast. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park – Details of facilities and helpful advice for visitors and businesses. Argyll College UHI – Student support and advice. Argyll & Bute Council – Help and advice for residents, businesses, communities on Covid 19 and changes to council services. Scottish Enterprise – Business continuity advice. If you have information that you wish to share from your organisation please send this to cppadmin@argyll-bute.gov.uk Argyll and Bute’s economic success is built on a growing population cppadmin@argyll-bute.gov.uk 01546 604464
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