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RENFREWSHIRE SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT

2008-2011

JUNE 2008

Councillor Derek Mackay Leader Renfrewshire Council

David Martin Chief Executive, Renfrewshire Council

Chief Superintendent John Harkin Strathclyde Police K Division

David Leese Director, Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership

Garry Milne, Area Commander Strathclyde Fire and Rescue

Janis McDonald Chief Executive Officer Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services

Joe Mooney Principal Reid Kerr College

Professor Seamus McDaid Vice Principal University of the West of Scotland

Contents

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Purpose of the Single Outcome Agreement. 1

Scope of the Single Outcome Agreement. 1-2

Governance. 2

Ongoing Development of the Single Outcome Agreement. 3

Local Context for the National Indicators. 3-9

Summary of Single Outcome Agreement. 10

Summary of Key Activities from the SOA. 11-13

National Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe.

14-17

National Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

18-20

National Outcome 3: We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation.

21-23

National Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

24-27

National Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed.

28-31

National Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives. 32-36

National Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society.

37-41

National Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk.

42-44

National Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger. 45-50

National Outcome 10: We live in a well-designed, sustainable place where we are able to access the amenities and services we need.

51-54

National Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.

55-58

National Outcome 12: We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations..

59-60

National Outcome 13: We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity.

61-64

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National Outcome 14: We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production.

65-67

National Outcome 15: Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs.

68-72

Performance Management. 73

Public Reporting. 73

Appendix 1: Fairer Scotland Funding. 74-85

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1 Purpose of the Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 This document is the Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) between Renfrewshire Council, its

community planning partners and the Scottish Government. 1.2 The Single Outcome Agreement will:

• Identify for Renfrewshire particular priorities within the Scottish Government’s fifteen national outcomes.

• Identify within Renfrewshire specific commitments to improving the priority national outcomes.

• Identify key actions to be taken by Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership to deliver the Outcome commitments.

• Identify key actions required of the Scottish Government to enable Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership to deliver the local outcomes.

1.3 Renfrewshire Council is committed to working jointly with its community planning partners

and the Scottish Government in order to deliver the outcomes agreed in the SOA. The Concordat between the Scottish Government and Local Government published on 14 November 2007 set out the terms of a new relationship between the Scottish Government and Local Government, based on mutual respect and partnership.

1.4 The Single Outcome Agreement is part of the package of measures agreed by the Scottish

Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) which will deliver the Concordat. The Single Outcome Agreement will be supported by streamlined external scrutiny and effective performance management. The Scottish Government has reduced the number of separate funding streams by which local government is funded and has provided increased flexibility in the use of funding, in return for delivery on the specified set of national outcome commitments. Local authorities will also be able to retain 2% efficiency savings that require to be made in order to redeploy against ongoing pressures. In return for the increased flexibility in financial arrangements, local authorities and their community planning partners are required to deliver improvements against the fifteen national outcomes identified by the Scottish Government.

1.5 New joint arrangements are also being put in place between COSLA and the Scottish

Government to oversee and monitor the new partnership and assess how new arrangements are working.

2 Scope of the Single Outcome Agreement 2.1 The Single Outcome Agreement covers all services provided directly by Renfrewshire

Council and also takes into consideration those services that are provided in partnership within community planning partners.

2.2 The Single Outcome Agreement exists within the context of the Local Government in

Scotland Act 2003, which sets out the duties of councils in relation to best value, equalities and sustainable development. The Single Outcome Agreement also takes account of national guidance notes issued in relation to community planning.

2.3 The 2008/2009 Single Outcome Agreement for Renfrewshire takes account of results from a

variety of consultation events held regarding Renfrewshire’s community plan. These include the summer 2007 Public Services Panel regarding public priorities, three community planning conference events held in September 2007 (271 community or voluntary sector participants) and specific consultation with Tenants and Residents Associations and Community Councils.


2.4 Renfrewshire Council agreed in February 2008 a scheme of decentralisation which has

established five local area committees, with elected member and community involvement. The Single Outcome Agreement builds on Renfrewshire Council’s service improvement plans, the developing corporate plan and revised community plan, which are both being developed during 2008. The Strathclyde Police Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Strategic Plan, the Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership Development Plan and the report on the health of the population of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board document 2007/2008 (A Call To Debate: A Call To Action) have been considered in the development of the Single Outcome Agreement. Key partnership strategies such as the Community Safety Strategy (currently under development), the Workforce Plus Employability Action Plan, the Health Improvement Action Plan, the Local Housing Strategy and the Regeneration Outcome Agreement (and subsequent strategies in relation to the Fairer Scotland Fund) have also been considered at this stage.

3 Governance 3.1 Governance of the Single Outcome Agreement for Renfrewshire will be the responsibility of

Renfrewshire Council. Renfrewshire Community Plan Management Group will also have a role in governance arrangements within the context of the community plan. The Community Plan Management Group currently meets on a quarterly basis. The structures of the Community Planning Partnership are currently under review within the context of the development of a new community plan for Renfrewshire covering the period 2008-2017. The Community Plan Management Group is chaired by the Leader of the Council and also includes a further six elected members of the Council.

3.2 Individual public service agencies will also contribute to governance through their own senior

management teams by monitoring their own contribution towards achieving the fifteen national outcomes.

3.3 It is intended that priorities identified within the Single Outcome Agreement will be integrated

into the budgetary processes of community planning partners through their respective service and business planning processes.


4 Ongoing Development of the Single Outcome Agreement 4.1 Community Planning Partners 4.2 Since the end of 2007 and into 2008, Renfrewshire Council Chief Executive’s Service has

engaged in an ongoing dialogue with key community planning partners regarding the development and content of the Single Outcome Agreement (SOA).

4.3 Renfrewshire’s community planning partners have been formally consulted regarding the

priorities and content of the SOA via Renfrewshire Community Plan Management Group. In addition to the formal engagement of community planning partners an officer working group involving key community planning partners has been established to develop The SOA. This working group will ensure that community planning partner activity is integrated and reflected in the SOA.

4.4 In particular, community planning partners, such as Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and

Rescue Service and Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership have agreed to undertake specific activity to ensure that the relevant targets and outcomes within the SOA are achieved.

4.5 It is intended that a new community plan for Renfrewshire for 2008-2017 is agreed by

September 2008, with a revised set of structures that are fit for the purpose for delivering the agreed priorities. This will provide the forum for further development of the Single Outcome Agreement and activity in pursuit of the outcomes of the SOA.

4.6 It is intended that community ownership of the Single Outcome Agreement will be built

through existing and developing community planning mechanisms, such as the annual community planning conference events and the five Local Area Committees.

5 Local Context for the National Indicators Population 5.1 Renfrewshire is the ninth largest Council area in Scotland and covers an area of 270 square

kilometres. While most of the population live in the urban centres of Paisley, Johnstone, Renfrew and Erskine, a significant part of Renfrewshire’s population lives in a more rural setting, primarily in a number of popular villages. Renfrewshire has a population of 170,000 people of whom over 18% are children, over 65% are young and middle aged adults and 16% are older people. There has been a drop of nearly 7,000 in the size of the overall population in the last ten years. The main reason for this has been that the numbers of children have fallen by over 4,400 and the numbers of young adults (16-44) by 6,800. Over the same period there were rises in the number of middle-aged adults (45-64), up by 2,900, and older people, up by 1,600. The proportion of the population from a minority ethnic community (1.2%) is approximately half the national average. There were over 1,800 live births in 2006 (Renfrewshire Community Profile).

5.2 The total population of the Renfrewshire Council area is projected to decrease from 170,000

in 2008 to 165,000 in 2018 1. Over the same period, the population of Scotland is projected to rise from 5.157 million to 5.294 million. This means that, as well as the absolute decline of population in Renfrewshire, the relative population of Renfrewshire compared to the Scottish total is projected to decline by over 5%. Within the decline in general population, there will be an increase in the number of people aged 65-80 years (21,000 to 25,000; + 17.1%) and the over 80 age group (7,000 to 8,000; + 15.9%) 2. These shifts in population will both increase the costs of services for older people and at the same time impact on the resources available to the Council.

1 SIMD 2006. Trends and geographical variations in alcohol-related deaths in the UK, 1991-2004 National

statistics quarterly 33, Spring 2007 2 General Registrar Office Scotland


Economy 5.3 In economic terms, Renfrewshire is a key part of the wider West of Scotland economy

centred around the City of Glasgow. Renfrewshire has a higher reliance on manufacturing employment than elsewhere in Scotland and has a greater level of exports than other areas. The West of Scotland as a whole represents 53% of Scotland’s overseas exports 3. There is an open Labour Market within Renfrewshire, with almost equal numbers of people travelling into, and out of, Renfrewshire to work: 40% out, 38% in 4.

5.4 Renfrewshire was identified in 2006 as one of seven Council areas in Scotland with the

highest levels of worklessness. The Workforce Plus target agreed for Renfrewshire was to reduce the number of workless people in Renfrewshire claiming Department of Work and Pensions Benefits from 18,900 in August 2004 to 14,400 in 2010 (a reduction of 23.81% against the baseline) 5. The Employment Forecast in the Renfrewshire Council areas is for a 3% fall in employment between 2005-2015 6. Employment in manufacturing, in particular, is forecast to continue to fall up to 2015.

5.5 Renfrewshire has a history of manufacturing and heavy industry. The decline in the West

of Scotland manufacturing and industrial base over the second half of the 20th Century has left a legacy of challenges that continue to be faced today. The decline in employment from the 1960s onwards has produced in Renfrewshire significant pockets of deprivation, with 26,321 people living (15.4% of population) in the 36 Renfrewshire datazones that are in the most deprived 15% of datazones in Scotland 7. 14,748 people (8.6% of Renfrewshire’s population in 2006) 8 are classed as employment deprived. Renfrewshire is the 8th most deprived local authority area in Scotland, just inside the most deprived quartile of Council areas.

Area Deprivation 5.6 32,273 people live in the 44 datazones in Renfrewshire that are classified as being health

deprived. Health is a key issue in relation to worklessness, with around 60% of people claiming Department of Work and Pensions benefits having mental health problems or musculo-skeletal problems.

5.7 For men, life expectancy (at birth) is estimated to be 72.5 years, slightly lower than the

Scottish average, and has risen by about a year in the period 1994-98 to 2001-05. Female life expectancy (78.3 years) has risen by approximately a year in the same period and is still slightly lower than the Scottish average. Comparing different areas of the community, there is a gap in life expectancy across the neighbourhoods of at least 20 years for men and nearly 12 years for women. In a number of neighbourhoods with lower than average life expectancy, life expectancy appears to have remained static or may even have fallen (Renfrewshire Community Profile).

5.8 The income deprived population in Renfrewshire (14.9%) is 1% above the Scottish level

(13.9%). The number of people in the 20-24 year olds workless client group and the 25-49 year olds workless client group are both above the Scottish average (15.2% for both these client groups, compared to the Scottish averages of 13.1% and 14.2%).

5.9 Of 13,342 primary school pupils on the Renfrewshire school roll in 2007, 2,314 are entitled

and registered for free school meals. 1,746 were present and took free school meals on census day. The uptake of primary school pupils in Renfrewshire entitled to free school meals, compared to the national average, is as follows9

3 SLIMS Estimated Scottish Exports to the rest of the UK 2002-2003 4 SLIMS Labour Market Statement: West of Scotland 5 Renfrewshire Workforce Plus Employability Action Plan. 6 SLIMS 2006: The Future of the West of Scotland Labour Market 7 SIMD 2006, report to Leadership Board December 2006 8 SIMD 2006 9 School Meals in Scotland 2007


Primary School Pupil Uptake to Free School Meals

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Renfrewshire % 35 25.8 23.9 23.2 22.7 22.6 19.6 18.6 18

Scotland % 22.2 21.7 20.8 20.3 20.2 20.5 19.9 19 18.6 Health 5.10 Smoking, obesity and alcohol consumption are the three main health factors that require to

be addressed in Scotland. Alcohol consumption is a particular issue for Renfrewshire. Renfrewshire has the fourth highest rate of alcohol related death and the eleventh highest rate of female alcohol related death of all authorities in the UK, with most of the top six places occupied by other West of Scotland authorities. Over 1,650 patients are admitted to hospital annually for alcohol related or attributable causes and there have been 336 deaths due to alcohol in the last five years. Levels of smoking in Renfrewshire are below the Scottish rate, but this masks high prevalence rates of smoking in the most deprived areas of Renfrewshire. An estimated 37,000 of adults smoke: 26%, compared to 27% nationally. There have been 104 drug-related deaths in Renfrewshire over the last ten years (Renfrewshire Community Profile).

5.11 The percentage of low weight singleton births in Renfrewshire is above the Scottish average

(27.6% compared to 25.11%) and the percentage of babies being breastfed at 6 weeks is below the Scottish average (34.7% compared to 36.31%).

Education 5.12 Pupil attainment in Renfrewshire is above the Scottish average. Average tariff scores in

Renfrewshire compare favourably with national performance:

5.13 Again, however, there is a significant disparity in the performance of the 20% most deprived

pupils. 5.14 Renfrewshire has a university campus, within the context of a region-wide operation

(University of the West of Scotland) and a successful Further Education College (Reid Kerr), serving both Renfrewshire students and those from the West of Scotland and overseas. The University of the West of Scotland and Reid Kerr College both have student enrolments of over 20,000 and both have significant numbers of overseas students. Reid Kerr College has 200 international students from 20 countries. The knowledge economy is a significant opportunity for Renfrewshire to exploit in relation to economic development.

Transport 5.15 39% of Renfrewshire households do not have access to a car, compared to a Scottish

average of 34%. Only five other Council areas have a higher percentage of households who


do not have access to a car. Traffic on roads for which Renfrewshire Council is responsible appears to be growing at 0.5% per annum, although traffic on the link route between North Ayrshire and the M8 is increasing at the more rapid rate of 6% per annum. The number of people commuting from Ayrshire, through Renfrewshire, to Glasgow is predicted to increase during the next 15 years. Renfrewshire is home to Glasgow International Airport, the largest in Scotland. Passenger numbers are predicted to grow from 8 million per annum in 2007 to 15 million by 2015 10. This will present job opportunities to residents in Renfrewshire, but will also generate significant traffic into and out of the Airport from other areas of Scotland. The Glasgow Airport Rail Link, due to open in 2011, is intended to increase the number of journeys between the Airport and Glasgow city centre and to provide passengers from the South of Scotland access to the Airport without having to travel through Glasgow.

Housing

5.16 Investment in housing is a key element of local regeneration strategies. Much progress has been made, with almost 3,000 surplus council flats demolished since 2001 and around 500 new dwellings for social rent completed on cleared sites during 2004-05 to 2006/07.The 2004-2009 Local Housing Strategy reported a small net surplus in the supply of social rented housing Renfrewshire-wide but also significant mismatch between the quality of much of the available stock and the needs and expectations of housing applicants. Contrary to applicants expressed preference for houses rather than flats, 80% of the 13,971 local authority housing stock is flatted properties. The introduction of the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) requires the Council to invest in the region of £140m over the next seven years to improve its housing stock and ensure that all dwellings meet the SHQS by 2015 while keeping rents at an affordable level. Within the Private Sector the introduction of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 represents the most significant change for 30 years in national policy for this area. The Act places more emphasis on owners’ responsibilities for the costs of maintaining their properties, and gives local authorities a new set of tools to assist, and where necessary, compel owners to take action to improve the condition of their property. The Council will develop its private sector information and advice services, and seek to develop access to alternative sources of financial assistance instead of traditional grant funding, to help owners improve their homes.

Community Safety 5.17 Recorded crime figures for 2006/2007 show that Renfrewshire is above the Scottish average

for all crimes and has the 7th highest rate in Scotland. Renfrewshire is also above the Scottish average for crimes of domestic housebreaking (8th in Scotland), offensive weapons (6th), Crimes of dishonesty (5th), serious assault (4th) and non-sexual crimes of violence (3rd). Violent crime is of particular concern within Renfrewshire. 76% of violent crimes within Renfrewshire occurred in a public place.11

5.18 Alcohol is identified as a significant factor across a number of crime categories. 51% of

assault victims had consumed alcohol within 4 hours of the injury, 56% of domestic incidents within the Strathclyde Police Force area involve alcohol, and alcohol was a known factor in 30% of racially motivated crime and 34% of homophobic crime. 12

5.19 Alcohol related deaths in Renfrewshire rose by 56% for males and 53% for women between

2001 and 2005 13. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue advise that alcohol is also a significant factor in fire deaths.

5.20 Regarding road safety, all of the national targets in relation to children killed and seriously

injured and people killed and seriously injured are likely to be met. Accidents involving

10 Renfrewshire Local Transport Strategy 11 Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership Strategic Assessment 2007/2008. 12 Renfrewshire Community Safety Partnership Strategic Assessment 2007/2008. 13 Trends and geographical variations in alcohol-related deaths in the UK, 1991-2004 National Statistics

Quarterly 33, Spring 2007.


young drivers continue to cause concern with young people aged 17-22 accounting for 20% of driver injuries. This group, however, is only 8% of the adult population.

5.21 4,861 incidents of disorder occurred in Renfrewshire during the period April-October 2007.

Youth disorder incidents in 2007/2008 have reduced by 7% in comparison to 2006/2007 but are still higher than the five year average and 2004/2005 figures. 14 Police consultation exercises carried out in Renfrewshire during October and November 2007 confirmed that youth disorder remains a concern for residents.

Environment 5.22 Sustainable waste management is a key priority in Renfrewshire. During 2007/08 29,442

tonnes of waste was recycled or composted from the 97,806 tonnes of municipal waste collected – a recycling rate of 30.2%; over 68,364 tonnes of waste was sent direct to landfill. Recycling facilities are available across Renfrewshire and improvements in facilities and the extension of kerbside recycling collection schemes for householders continue to be implemented throughout Renfrewshire which are helping to increase recycling rates. Further investment in recycling initiatives will continue to 2008/09.

Performance Of Public Services 5.23 In terms of Renfrewshire Council services covered by national statutory performance

indicators for 2006/07, the spread of Renfrewshire Council’s performance against these indicators is as follows (where First Quartile is best performance):

First Quartile (ranked 1st to 8th) 26% Second Quartile (ranked 9th to 16th) 27% Third Quartile (ranked 17th to 24th) 39% Fourth Quartile (ranked 25th to 32nd) 7.7%

5.24 Performance against these indicators is actively managed in Renfrewshire, particularly in

relation to the bottom quartiles.

Community Capacity and Engagement 5.25 Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services and Renfrewshire Council agreed in 2006 a

local Compact, only the second of its kind in Scotland. The working relationship between the voluntary sector and the Council has developed and improved significantly over the past five years and continues to evolve. Action has also been taken to improve engagement between public service agencies and the voluntary and community sectors and also the participation of residents in the planning and delivery of services. Five Local Area Committees, each with an assigned budget, have been established.

National and Local Priorities 5.26 Renfrewshire is taking action to progress all fifteen of the Scottish Government’s national

priorities. Of the fifteen national outcomes, those identified as having greatest priority within Renfrewshire are as follows in the table below. In addition to the national priorities that Renfrewshire is particularly targeting for action, other local priorities will also be addressed through Renfrewshire’s community plan.

14 Renfrewshire Problem Solving Group Report April-November 2002-2007


Key = Highest priority locally, with scope for greatest improvement compared to Scotland as a

whole. = Priority locally, with some scope for improvement in context of generally sound

performance against outcomes. = Performing relatively well locally, priority no greater locally than nationally.

National Outcome Renfrewshire Position Priority Ranking For Renfrewshire

Outcome 1: We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe.

Economic development identified locally as a key priority.

Outcome 2: We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

Renfrewshire one of the seven Workforce Plus areas, with the highest levels of worklessness.

Outcome 3: We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation.

Renfrewshire school leavers are marginally below the Scottish average for achieving positive destinations (Employment, Education or Training) but above the Scottish average for workplace training and proportion of the population educated to degree level.

Outcome 4: Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

Renfrewshire attainment levels are above the Scottish average, but the gap between the lowest attaining pupils and other pupils requires to be addressed.

Outcome 5: Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed.

Sound arrangements are in place to secure high quality early learning experiences, but some aspects relating to the health of young children are below the Scottish average and require to be addressed as a priority.

Outcome 6: We live longer, healthier lives.

There are significant health inequalities between communities in Renfrewshire that require to be addressed as a priority

Outcome 7: We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society

There are significant inequalities between different Renfrewshire communities that require to be addressed, particularly in terms of employment, income and health.

Outcome 8: We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk.

Child protection identified as a corporate priority in Renfrewshire. Protection of vulnerable adults is also identified as a priority.

Outcome 9: We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger.

Crime levels – particularly violent crime – are above the Scottish average and require to be addressed.

Outcome 10: We live in well-designed, sustainable places, where we are able to access the amenities and services we need.

Most communities in Renfrewshire are sustainable and well-served, but there are inequalities that require to be addressed.


National Outcome Renfrewshire Position Priority Ranking For Renfrewshire

Outcome 11: We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.

There is strong engagement in many communities in Renfrewshire, but a lack of consistency across the area as a whole. The voluntary sector is developing.

Outcome 12: We value and enjoy our natural and built environment and protect and enhance it for future generations.

Renfrewshire has a considerable endowment of historic buildings and rural areas that require to be protected and enhanced.

Outcome 13: We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity.

This issue has the same level of priority locally as nationally.

Outcome 14: We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production.

Sustainable waste management is a key priority for Renfrewshire.

Outcome 15: Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to people’s needs.

Significant efforts to improve the quality, efficiency and responsiveness of public services in Renfrewshire requires to be sustained.

5.27 The diagram set out below provides a summary of the Single Outcome Agreement. The

diagram maps the 21 local outcomes agreed by community planning partners in Renfrewshire (the right hand column) to the 15 national outcomes of the Scottish Government (the left hand column). Related policy areas are grouped together by colour and the relationship between national outcomes and local outcome is indicated by the arrows in the centre of the diagram.

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6 Key Activities from the SOA 6.1 This section of the report highlights some of the key activities that the SOA will deliver in Renfrewshire

over the next three years, for each of the Scottish Governments 15 National Outcomes. 6.2 National Outcome 1. We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing

business (Renfrewshire Priority) Example SOA Contribution

• We will sustain the local economy by attracting and retaining new business through approximately 300 new net business start ups.

• We will provide a sufficient range of locations to attract and retain business and exceed the 10 year supply of industrial Land as required by the Scottish Government and the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Structure Plan.

• We will facilitate and increase social economy sector investment that sustains and increases businesses and jobs within Renfrewshire.

6.3 National Outcome 2. We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people. (Renfrewshire Priority)

Example SOA Contribution

• We will reduce the number of claimants in receipt of unemployment related benefits and increase the number and proportion of Renfrewshire residents in employment through the Renfrewshire Workforce Plus programme (previously known as the Renfrewshire Access To Employment (RATE) programme), resulting in a reduction of 24% in those claiming benefit by 2010 from a 2004 baseline.

• We will increase the number of school leavers going into positive destinations, such as, employment, training and further education.

6.4 National Outcome 3. We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation. (Renfrewshire Priority) Example SOA Contribution • We will reduce the number of working age adults with severe literacy and numeracy problems.

• We will increase the number of local employees and the number of local businesses being supported to upskill employees.

6.5 National Outcome 4. Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens. Example SOA Contribution • We will increase the number of local children well qualified and prepared for life by improving the

number of children achieving appropriate qualifications for the relevant educational stages.

• We will increase the number of young people participating in initiatives which support external awards, such as, Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

6.6 National Outcome 5. Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed. (Renfrewshire Priority). Example SOA Contribution • We will increase the number of children experiencing positive early learning experiences; this will

be evidence by the proportion of pre-school centres receiving positive inspection reports.


• We will increase the number of children whose health is improved by increasing the number of children under 5 years old with no extracted, decayed or filled teeth.

6.7 National Outcome 6. We live longer, healthier lives. (Renfrewshire Priority).

Example SOA Contribution • We will reduce the proportion of people who smoke.

• We will reduce the negative impact of excessive alcohol consumption.

• We will address the obesity epidemic by encouraging more active lifestyles and healthy eating habits.

6.8 National Outcome 7. We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society (Renfrewshire Priority). Example SOA Contribution • We will reduce levels of deprivation in Renfrewshire.

• We will promote social and financial inclusion by increasing the number of care leavers under 19 participating in employment, training and education.

• We will increase the number of care leavers with access to sustainable accommodation.

6.9 National Outcome 8. We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk (Renfrewshire Priority). Example SOA Contribution • We will ensure that all unintentionally homeless households will be entitled to settled

accommodation.

• We will increase the number of care leavers accessing sustainable accommodation.

• We will improve the protection and well-being of children and vulnerable adults

6.10 National Outcome 9. We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger (Renfrewshire Priority.) Example SOA Contribution • We will reduce the impact that antisocial behaviour is having on our community by reducing the

level of recorded crimes of vandalism, malicious mischief and public disorder.

• We will maintain and improve public safety by reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.

6.11 National Outcome 10. We live in well designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need. Example SOA Contribution • We will improve the availability of housing in the local authority area by building at least 200 new

homes per year for sale and rent.

• We will ensure that anyone contacting their GP surgery has guaranteed access to a GP, nurse or other health care professional within 48 hours.

6.12 National Outcome 11. We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others. Example SOA Contribution


• We will develop Local Area Committees which will allow the public to monitor and review the

impact of the Council and community planning partners within communities.

6.13 National Outcome 12. We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations. Example SOA Contribution • We will protect and enhance our built and natural environment by increasing the number of

protected local nature sites.

6.14 National Outcome 13. We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity. Example SOA Contribution • We will increase the self-confidence and self-esteem of vulnerable young people through

participation in cultural events.

• We will increase the participation levels and diversity of people who access cultural and exhibition events organised by Renfrewshire libraries.

• We will provide new accreditation pathways in sport for young people.

6.15 National Outcome 14. We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production. Example SOA Contribution • We will enhance and protect the local environment through waste management and minimisation

by increasing the levels (tonnage) of waste recycled.

• We will enhance and protect the local environment by encouraging more people to walk or cycle to work or school.

• We will enhance and protect the local environment through the reduction of energy consumption in Council premises.

6.16 National Outcome 15. Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local needs. Example SOA Contribution • Using our resources in the most efficient and effective way by achieving efficiency savings.

7.0 The following schedules outline where specific outcomes to be achieved in Renfrewshire.

The schedules also specify local partner activity required to achieve outcomes. It should be noted that specific indicators will appear in more than one national outcome because of their cross-cutting nature.


National Outcome 1. We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe.

Local Context Promoting the economic competitiveness of Renfrewshire is a strategic priority and is reflected in a range of policies and activities that look to provide opportunities for the expansion and diversification of businesses, encouraging business growth and providing a range of locations that attracts and retains economic development opportunities. The conditions for business development include the availability of suitable premises, access to capital, awareness of business opportunities and the availability of a suitably skilled workforce. As a result of its economic past, Renfrewshire still has a significant manufacturing economy, above the Scottish average in terms of jobs (13% of Renfrewshire jobs compared to a Scottish average of 10%). Renfrewshire has suffered from the decline of manufacturing, most notably, in Linwood. However, opportunities for redevelopment and regeneration continue with the extensive development of Renfrew and the Braehead shopping, housing and leisure development. Overall, employment within Renfrewshire is projected to fall by 3% during 2005-2015. Renfrewshire is host to Glasgow International Airport and, with the M8 motorway link, is connected to the central belt business corridor. As a result of its location and national/international transportation links, Renfrewshire is an ideal Scottish business location. In terms of transport infrastructure, Renfrewshire’s 750km of roads and 200 bridges provides the primary transport network which enables the movement of people and goods, which is vital to support economic activity. The condition and performance of this network has a major bearing on the efficiency of business and is a major factor in attracting people seeking to locate in Renfrewshire. In terms of skilled workforce, Renfrewshire’s school attainment rate is above the Scottish average. Renfrewshire also benefits from the main University of the West of Scotland site and Reid Kerr College being located within Paisley, providing ready access to an educated pool of labour for businesses and opportunities for business development collaboration. The University of the West of Scotland has a strategic aim to increase recruitment of overseas students. Reid Kerr College is committed to providing first class learning opportunities in a first class learning environment to meet the ever-changing needs of the local and international economy through the design and delivery of innovative specialist and work-based courses to ensure the continuation of a high quality skilled local workforce. However, Renfrewshire has an ageing population, with the available labour supply projected to decrease over the next 10 years. Renfrewshire is currently one of the seven areas in Scotland with the highest levels of worklessness, due mostly to ill health, with mental health and musculo-skeletal disorders the primary cause of the worklessness for around 60% of the 11,000 people claiming incapacity benefit. The public sector itself is a significant employer within Renfrewshire and also provides opportunities for trade with local businesses and social economy enterprises. Renfrewshire has several major towns which function as economic centres – Paisley, Renfrew, Linwood, Erskine and Johnstone - and a number of more rural villages. Regeneration of Paisley Town Centre is one of the Council’s key corporate initiatives with an extensive action plan underway to deliver an improved business area for both business and the local community. The availability of high quality business, retail and leisure sites is key to attracting high-value investment to Renfrewshire. Additionally, the appearance of the town centre and local areas is a concern for both residents and the business community and additional resources will be targeted to clean Renfrewshire.


Extensive, and effective, consumer protection activities are carried out within Renfrewshire and beyond to safeguard both consumers and businesses from illegal business practices and rogue traders.

Local Outcome Relevant Indicators Frequency/Type/ Source Baseline(2006/07)

Local Targets & Timescales

Local economy sustained by attracting and retaining business

Net number of new businesses formed in a local authority area on an annual basis (Cosla Local Indicator 1).

Quarterly information available through the Business Gateway monitoring survey and local data. Department For Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) statistics.

190 new business start ups*.

238 2008/2009 274 2009/2010 315 2010/2011* (Note: targets will be reassessed on an annual basis and will be subject to review in the context of the transfer of the Business Gateway to Renfrewshire Council). *(Figures exclusive of VAT deregistrations)

Support to existing businesses: Business register which covers all businesses registered for VAT and/or PAYE. (Renfrewshire indicator, from national source)

Annual information available from the Scottish Government.

3890 small and medium sized enterprises. (SME’s)

2008-2010 210 business interventions. 550 Beneficiaries upskilled.

Industrial Land Supply. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual Survey of Industrial Land Supply carried out by Renfrewshire Council Planning & Transport.

178 Hectares of prime industrial land available for development in Renfrewshire.

Exceed the 10 year supply of industrial Land as required by the Scottish Government and the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Structure Plan.

Percentage of roads requiring maintenance. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual automated survey of network condition.

45% of the network in ‘red/amber’ condition.

Reduce the percentage of the network which is in the ‘red/amber’ category to 37.5% by 2010/2011 with a


further reduction to13.5% by 2023 (2011 figure).

Sustained growth of the social economy sector in Renfrewshire.

Recorded turnover of the social economy sector in Renfrewshire. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual information from interviews with social economy firms and Annual Accounts.

£27.6m 5% Net Increase 2008-2010.

Improved vitality of town centres

Increased employment base within Paisley Town Centre linked to regeneration projects and increasing the number of residential sites. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual/Departmental Monitoring Report.

Baseline to be established by end of July 2008.

Increase town centre population by 50% over 10 years (5% annually).

Increased employment base - linked to regeneration projects and increasing the number of employment based development sites in the Town Centre (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual/Departmental Monitoring Report

Baseline to be established by end of July 2008.

Increase town centre employment by 50% over 10 years (5% annually)

Vacant premises within town centres - Vacancy Levels Business Take-Up Survey & Monitor. (Renfrewshire indicator)

ILS, Scottish Property Network, Building Control Stats, Public Sector Investment.

Paisley study is underway and will be reported by 30 June 2008. Similar exercise re Johnstone / Renfrew.

Reduction in Vacancy Levels in Town Centres. Target to be determined once baseline is established.

Required actions/ commitment by local partners for these outcomes.

• Transfer of local regeneration responsibility and assets from Scottish Enterprise to Renfrewshire Council

effectively managed. • Implementation of the recommendations of the Economic Development Inquiry due to complete by 30

June 2008. Targets and timescales will be established by the end of September 2008. • Commitment from the Council and partners to invest in the quality of the industrial areas throughout

Renfrewshire but also recognise that there is a need to review and monitor the supply of sites and


facilities to ensure that suitable provision exists to attract new business and retain those already in the area.

• £400m private sector investment in Renfrewshire facilitated annually up to 2010/11. £50million

investment (to be confirmed) to be facilitated annually in Paisley Town Centre.

• Commitment required from SPT through Renfrewshire/SPT local outcome agreement to deliver an improved transport network.

• Support the implementation of the Small Business Bonus Scheme, a Scottish Government Scheme designed to support small businesses through reducing their rates bill.

• Reid Kerr College will promote skills development, enterprise and innovation to support sustainable

economic growth and the continued development of an internationally competitive economy. • Partnership working to develop the capacity of the social economy sector and to provide opportunities to

local private and social economy sector businesses through public sector procurement. Examples include Renfrewshire Environmental Trust/Paisley Development Trust “incubation” project and development of a social economy business hub.

Scottish Government required action/ commitment to support delivery of local outcome

• Encourage the Scottish Government to address levels of service on the M8 and A737 and further development/service improvements on the Ayrshire/Inverclyde rail lines as part of the Strategic Transport Projects review.


National Outcome 2. We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

Local Context Renfrewshire's approach to economic development includes measures to ensure that as many Renfrewshire residents as possible are given the capacity to participate in and benefit from economic growth. In identifying those residents in need of support to access employment, Community Planning Partners in Renfrewshire use two recognised statistical processes: The number of economically inactive people (i.e. the number of residents who are accessing benefits or who are not in receipt of benefits and not employed). The current available figure for Renfrewshire (May 2007) is 20,732.

The number of residents in receipt of employment related Department for Work and Pensions benefits (Jobseekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit Allowance and Income Support). The May 2007 figure for Renfrewshire was 16,680. The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006 identified 14,748 people as employment deprived (8.6% of the 2006 population). As a result, reducing worklessness is a key strategic priority for Renfrewshire. The Renfrewshire Workforce Plus Partnership has the objective of establishing an effective partnership delivery model to provide greater opportunities for those furthest away from the labour market to enter and sustain employment. The Workforce Plus partnership is focused on working with both workless individuals and employers in Renfrewshire, both private and public sector. The successful Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership bid for European funding to support the delivery of the Renfrewshire Workforce Plus programme is central to providing more and better employment opportunities for our people This programme will deliver:

• A cohesive and co-ordinated programme of provision. • A coordinated delivery of multiple support interventions at an earlier stage and over a longer term thus addressing the multiple

support needs of participants. • The linking of employability support and business support services that will better identify and support employers in making a

larger and more effective contribution to the identification and provision of employment opportunities. Analysis of school leavers in 2006/07 published by Careers Scotland showed that 85% of leavers are in positive destinations compared with 87% nationally with 31% entering Higher Education and 22% entering Further Education. Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership will continue to progress the More Choices, More Chances Strategy to support those most at risk of entering negative destinations through implementation of the More Choices More Chances Action Plan. Renfrewshire has a strong and growing further and higher education sector. A successful school/college partnership has been established to provide vocational learning opportunities for young people in S3 and S4. All schools participate in Renfrewshire’s vocational programme providing opportunities for approximately 200 pupils per year to gain recognised skills for work qualifications in construction, early years care, and other areas. Progression routes are provided for all pupils to ensure effective course provision beyond S4, transition to college and positive leaver destinations. Enterprise activities in all schools and in all sectors provide opportunities for all pupils to explore the world of work in a variety of learning contexts. Reid Kerr College is committed to enabling young people to improve core skills, citizenship and employability skills, promote access for


and support disadvantaged and disabled students and optimise research opportunities, in order to meet the needs of all members of the local communities which it serves University of the West of Scotland has a commitment to promote lifelong learning. In particular, the University is expanding its part time study operations through working with public and private sector organisations and partners within the community. Current developments include five schools becoming City and Guilds accredited centres and providing enhanced opportunities for greater numbers of pupils to gain accreditation in a wider variety of skills based courses. This recognition of wider achievement will result in future improvement in positive destinations for many more pupils.



An increase in the number and rate of the working age population in employment and a reduction in the number and rate of the working age population in receipt of employment related benefits.

As one of the seven Workforce Plus areas in Scotland, Renfrewshire has a target for reducing the number of workless people claiming employment related benefits from the August 2004 baseline. (Renfrewshire target in relation to Workforce Plus)

Quarterly - Workforce Plus Closing the Opportunity Gap.

18,900 in August 2004.

14,400 by 2010 (23.81% reduction).

Median earnings in £s for workforce based in the local authority area (Cosla Local Indicator 4)

Annual Survey of Hours and earnings (ASHE).

£364.50 (May 2007) 5% growth in median earnings by 2010 - £382.70 weekly pay (gross)

Our young people will enter into positive destinations on leaving school.

Percentage of school leavers going into employment, education or training. (Cosla Local Indicator 2)

Annual/Local/Careers Scotland School Leavers destinations.

85% 91% (2009/10)

Increase in number and spend of visitors, both day and staying, to Renfrewshire. (Renfrewshire target related to national data set)

Using STEAM (Scottish Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) annual figures.

Renfrewshire, tourism generated revenue of £130.65 million in 2006.

The tourism sector of Renfrewshire to contribute its share to meeting the national tourism target of 50% increase by 2015. In order to achieve


Renfrewshire’s share of the national target, revenue should increase to £163.3 million by 2011, a growth of 25%.


• Delivery of the Renfrewshire CPP Workforce Plus programme. • Community Planning Partners have committed £4.4 million of co-finance towards the Renfrewshire

Workforce Plus programme European Bid. • Delivery of Renfrewshire More Choices More Chances Strategy. • Development and Delivery of Renfrewshire 16+ Strategy. • Delivery of the Renfrewshire Adult Literacies Strategy. • Delivery of the Renfrewshire Community Learning and Development Strategy. • Continue to work in partnership with the Scottish Qualification Authority to deliver the SVQ programme

and work in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland, Reid Kerr College, the Scottish Funding Council and Careers Scotland to monitor and co-ordinate school leaver and adult training and course places to increase training and development opportunities across Renfrewshire.

• The newly formed Area Tourism Partnership (private sector grouping) has committed to joint

promotional campaigns, better partnership working. This includes a planned marketing campaign and website, funded jointly by the private sector, an application to VisitScotland Challenge Fund, and a contribution from Renfrewshire Council.

Scottish Government required action/ commitment to support delivery of local outcome.

• Scottish Government to support the Workforce Plus Strategy through the identification and dissemination of good practice, supporting local areas in the development of employability services within the national framework and provision of support in the development of national solutions to national issues (e.g. benefit draw down, procurement, Community Benefit Clauses etc).


National Outcome 3. We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation.

Local Context Renfrewshire has a highly educated and skilled population, with 18% (2006) educated to degree level and only 13%(2006) without any qualifications in comparison with 14% without qualifications in Scotland. The average tariff scores for the lowest performing 20% of pupils, compared to the rest, are as follows:

Year Renfrewshire average tariff score for lowest 20%

Renfrewshire average tariff score for remaining 80%

National average tariff score for lowest 20%

National average tariff score for remaining 80%

EA comparator average tariff core for lowest 20%

EA comparator average tariff score for remaining 80%

2003/04 64 203 53 199 N/A N/A 2004/05 55 201 51 199 N/A N/A 2005/06 67 205 53 202 50 196

45.3% of young people leaving care (home or away) attained SCQF level 3 in English and Maths in 2006/2007. 77.4% of young people leaving care attained 1 SCQF Level 3 qualification. Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership is committed to developing and promoting skills development, enterprise and innovation to ensure the Renfrewshire workforce remains competitive and Renfrewshire enjoys sustainable economic growth. In 2006 33% of the working population undertook some workplace training in comparison with 30% for the Scottish workforce as a whole. The Renfrewshire Adult Literacies Partnership is committed to supporting adults in Renfrewshire with low literacies levels to improve their skills and return to learning. A number of projects are supported to deliver literacies learning opportunities across community, workplace and college initiatives. 710 adults accessed this support in 2007/08. The Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership is committed to developing the skills of the voluntary /social economy sector via a skills development programme for voluntary sector employees, a training partnership with GCVS, capacity building initiatives for growing voluntary sector /social economy organisations and supporting quality assurance development across the voluntary sector in Renfrewshire. Renfrewshire Community Planning is committed to enhancing the skills development of the entire population and is committed to the delivery of wide ranging learning community learning opportunities across Renfrewshire via Higher Education Further Education and Community Learning and Development Sectors. The Partners will continually review the curriculum to ensure it meets the client’s needs. They will also collaborate with others to optimise research opportunities in the development and delivery of services in response to sectoral supply and demand. Paisley town centre is the main site for the University of the West of Scotland and for Reid Kerr College, attracting students from across Renfrewshire, Scotland and the rest of the world. Renfrewshire is developing a highly skilled population with 18% educated to degree level (2006) and only 13% without any qualifications in comparison to the national figure of 14% without qualifications (2006).


Analysis of school leavers in 2006-06 published by Careers Scotland showed that 85% of leavers are in positive destinations compared to 87% nationally with 13% entering Higher Education and 22% entering Further Education. Reid Kerr College promotes skills development, enterprise and innovation to support sustainable economic growth and the continued development of an internationally competitive economy and works with partners to continue to develop resources to improve the core skills, citizenship and employability skills of adults and young people accessing lifelong learning. The College also collaborates with partners to optimise research opportunities, development and delivery of services in response to sectoral supply and demand. The Renfrewshire Adult Literacies Partnership supports thirteen projects delivering literacies support to adults returning to learning. These include workplace literacies learning, work with training agencies, community-based delivery and college delivery. Projects exist to support young people, unemployed people, people with disabilities and people undertaking formal qualifications in their workplaces and in college, all of which are underpinned by well established community-based provision.



Adults have improved levels of core skills of literacy and numeracy.

Number of adults successfully completing classes targeted at improving literacy and numeracy. (National Indicator 52)

Annual/Local/Adult Literacies Partnership.

710 learners accessed support.

2008/09 725 learners to access

support.


Percentage of school leavers going into employment, education or training. (Cosla Local Indicator 2)

Annual/Local/Careers Scotland. School Leavers destinations.

85% 91% (2009/10)


• Delivery by Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership of the Renfrewshire Workforce Plus programme.

• Delivery of Renfrewshire More Choices More Chances Strategy. • Development and Delivery of Renfrewshire 16+ Strategy. • Delivery of the contribution of the voluntary and community sectors to getting people back into work,

through the Voluntary Sector Compact. • University of the West of Scotland to widen participation of under-represented groups and increase

the employability of students through providing placement/work-based opportunities. • University of the West of Scotland and Reid Kerr College to increase opportunities for research

activity and knowledge transfer. • Delivery of the Renfrewshire Adult Literacies Strategy. • Delivery of the Renfrewshire Community Learning and Development Strategy. • Implementation of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board’s Agenda for Change to develop

knowledge and skills framework personal development plan for all employees by March 2009.




National Outcome 4. Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

Local Context Renfrewshire Council manages 17 pre 5 establishments, 51 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and 3 special schools. The 2007 School Census found that there were 13,017 primary school pupils and 11,208 secondary school pupils in Renfrewshire Schools. Renfrewshire has invested significantly in schools through the school estate strategy to ensure that our children have the best school environment to fulfil their full potential and develop into successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens. We engage with our young people through consultation and focus groups to deliver improved facilities in parks and play areas and through the senior pupil conference to highlight healthy eating, environmental issues and projects including waste recycling, waste reduction and litter removal. Rigorous systems are in place to improve the quality of our schools by: monitoring trends in attainment at key stages on an annual basis; challenging schools where performance is below expectation; benchmarking Renfrewshire’s performance with national comparator authorities; and setting challenging targets on a yearly basis for individual schools. As a result, very good progress continues to be made in our primary schools and secondary schools with 5-14 reading, writing and mathematics. There was an increase in performance at primary schools in reading and writing with performance being maintained in mathematics. In the secondary sector there was a marked increase in reading and mathematics with performance being maintained in writing. Progress in SQA attainment standards in S4 to S6 have been maintained and compare favourably with the Scottish average. 2006/07:

• S4 SCQF 3 Eng/Maths Renfrewshire 94% Scotland 91% • S4 5+ SCQF 3 or better Renfrewshire 92% Scotland 91% • S4 5+ SCQF 4 or better Renfrewshire 78% Scotland 75% • S4 5+ SCQF 5 or better Renfrewshire 35% Scotland 32% • S5 3+ SCQF 6 or better Renfrewshire 22% Scotland 22% • S6 5+ SCQF 6 or better Renfrewshire 19% Scotland 19%.

Our quality improvement systems also provide a sound picture of how good our schools are in relation to core quality indicators. Our internal system is consistently compatible with the national external inspection framework reflected in the reports on the high quality of our local schools. Our quality improvement systems will be reviewed to include the agreed national core subset of quality indicators and to track performance in our schools in relation to national trends. A wide range of opportunities and activities in and out of school are also available to our young people to develop into successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens. These are supported by other aspects of the service: community learning and development, healthier lifestyles team and arts and cultural services. Renfrewshire has a well developed programme of achievement through participation in youth work, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, Junior Sports Leadership awards, Young Quality Scot awards, Youth Achievement awards and Dynamic Youth awards.


In Renfrewshire all educational establishments are committed to effectively implementing curriculum for excellence (CfE) and an accompanying action plan has been developed. This provides a clear focus on continued improvement in the quality of learning and teaching to ensure the four purposes of the curriculum, reflected in the national outcome, are embedded consistently in the practice of Renfrewshire establishments. All establishments are currently engaging with draft outcomes and experiences in all curricular areas in partnership with West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde Councils. Feedback is being provided to Learning and Teaching Scotland. Trialling of draft outcomes is being undertaken by a large number of establishments in order to exemplify practice and provide fuller detail of learning and teaching in all areas of the curriculum. Educational establishments have already developed effective partnership arrangements with local employers, Careers Scotland, Continuing Education Gateway, Reid Kerr College and other providers. This continues to provide a focus for enterprising activity in the context of developing the four purposes of curriculum for excellence. Reid Kerr College is committed to working with Renfrewshire Council to provide a range of vocational educational opportunities for school pupils within the School/College Partnership and in particular in the delivery of the S3 and S4 Skills For Work programme. Reid Kerr College delivers on average 115 classes per week within the schools programme. Reid Kerr College also manages two local learning centres and, on average, delivers over 120 classes per week in community locations in partnership with Renfrewshire community planning partners and the local community. The School/College Partnership between Renfrewshire Council and Reid Kerr College is committed to delivering a curriculum that develops the core, vocational, citizenship and employability skills required to support their development as effective contributors and responsible citizens. Renfrewshire Council currently has 41 young people undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship. These are in Business and Administration (14), Horticulture (7), Construction Trades (17), and Vehicle Maintenance (3). Over 94% of our apprentices successfully complete their placement and achieve a level 3 VQ qualification. Due to the ongoing success of these programmes and the expected change in demographics within Renfrewshire, we predict an incremental increase in the number of Modern Apprenticeships required. We are currently designing a marketing strategy with a view to increasing the number of Modern Apprenticeship opportunities available, and accordingly increasing the number of Modern Apprenticeship applications we receive. This is subject to the continuation of funding we receive from Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire. The University of the West of Scotland is committed to working in partnership with local Further Education colleges to identify models of collaboration that provide benefit for learners. University of the West of Scotland also works with Renfrewshire secondary schools to encourage and facilitate the transition to Further Education/Higher education or into the job market and to enhance the confidence and responsibility of young adults. Renfrewshire Council Revenues and Benefits staff have in the past couple of years attended “Freshers Week” events at Reid Kerr College, providing advice and information to new students regarding council tax, housing benefit and related exemption and discount schemes; while also helping them complete the necessary forms. Feedback has been positive and there are plans to develop this scheme in the future.


The Clyde Valley Learning and Development Consortium, which comprises 8 Clyde Valley authorities, has been successful in its bid to obtain funding from the National Board of Shared Services. The project is reviewing specific identified areas of learning and development with a view to identifying benefits of a shared service approach. There are to be three phases which will make an assessment of areas such as diversity, training, vocational qualifications, IT qualifications etc. We have a key role in supporting the consortium and progressing a number of objectives required of the Council. A joint committee has been established with elected member representation from Renfrewshire. There is clear evidence, outlined within the business case for this project, that significant efficiencies are achievable via joint working.



Our children will be well qualified and prepared for adult life.

Educational tariff score for lowest performing quintile of S4 pupils. (Renfrewshire target)

Annual/SEEMIS/STACs Lowest performing 20% tariff score was 61 in 2006/2007. Remaining 80% of pupils’ tariff score was 203 in 2006/2007.

Target for lowest performing 20% of pupils: 62 2007/2008 64 2008/2009 66 2009/2010.

The number and percentage of children achieving appropriate qualifications for stages 5-14. (Cosla Local Indicator 10)

Annual/SEEMIS/STACs/Schools. Primary Reading: 87% Writing: 79% Maths: 88% Secondary Reading: 70% Writing: 57% Maths: 67%

Targets (2008/09)

Reading: 88% Writing: 80% Maths: 89% Secondary Reading: 71% Writing: 59% Maths: 68%

Proportion of schools receiving positive inspection reports. (Cosla Local Indicator 14)

Quarterly information – Local indicators and HMIE.

Baseline to be established for national core sub-set of quality indicators by April 2009.

Improvement target to be set, dependent on baseline.

Percentage of young people participating in initiatives who are supported to

Quarterly information – Local indicators and Community Learning and Development.

Baselines to be established by March 2009 for

80% achievement overall by 2011.


achieve external awards. (Renfrewshire target)

% of participants achieving Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Youth Awards, Dynamic Youth Awards and Junior Sports Leader Awards. Baseline to be established by August 2009 for the % of participants who have developed a personal development plan.

100% completion by 2011.


• Development of the Renfrewshire Youthlink Partnership. • Development and delivery of Renfrewshire Youth Strategy. • Delivery of Community Learning and Development Strategy. • Enhance employability and citizenship of students through Personal Development Planning. • Development and Delivery of Renfrewshire More Choices More Chances Strategy. • Development and Delivery of Renfrewshire 16+ Strategy. • Implement Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007.



Single Outcome Agreement Template National Outcome 5. Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed.

Local Context The percentage of low weight singleton births in Renfrewshire is above the Scottish average (27.6% compared to 25.11%) and the percentage of babies being breastfed at 6 weeks is below the Scottish average (34.7% compared to 36.31%). The dental health of children is slowly improving. However, throughout the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, between 40% and 70% of children aged five have decayed teeth. Dental caries is the most frequently recorded cause of admission to acute hospitals in the area for children aged 0 to 15. Children from the 15% most deprived parts of the area had 67% more admissions than expected, based on all NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area rates. Children from the other areas had 33% less admissions than expected (DPH Report 2007-08 – A Call to Debate: A Call to Action). We have implemented Health For All Children (Hall 4) in Renfrewshire. Health Visitors assess all families with newborn babies by 8 weeks and allocate them to a core, additional or intensive support programme. The implementation of Active Schools, Hungry For Success and Health Promoting Schools are designed to impact positively on the health of young people. Early intervention is key to ensuring a high quality experience for children in their pre-school years. We have developed a sound model in Renfrewshire to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills, personal and social development and to address additional support needs. The model was recently reviewed to meet the national expectation to expand teacher contact time to develop a structure to provide teacher access to every pre-school child and to meet the enhanced entitlement to pre-school provision as set out in the concordat’s specific commitments. Our quality improvement systems also provide a sound picture of how good our pre-five provisions are in relation to core quality indicators. Our internal system is consistently compatible with the national external inspection framework reflected in the reports on the high quality of our local pre-five provisions. Our quality improvement systems will be reviewed to include the agreed national core subset of quality indicators and to track performance in our pre-five provision in relation to national trends.



Children have positive early years learning experiences.

Proportion of pre-school centres receiving positive inspection reports. (National Indicator 12, Cosla Local Indicator 13)

Annual/Local/HMIE and Care Commission.

Local baseline to be established for national core sub-set of quality indicators by April 2009.

Improvement targets to be set, dependent on baseline.

The health of our young children is improved.

Increase the number of under 5’s with no decayed, extracted or filled teeth from 43% to more than 60% in 2010 (Cosla Local Indicator 20, National

Annual/Local/RCHP Development Plan.

53.5% (2006/07). 60% of five-year-old children (primary one) will have no signs of dental disease by 2010.


Indicator 11) Obesity levels in children in Primary 1. (Cosla Local Indicator 21)

NHS HEAT Target 3. Child Health Surveillance School programme.

Consistent approach to measurement to be agreed between Health Boards and the Scottish Government.

Achieve agreed completion rates for child healthy weight intervention programme by 2010/11.

% Breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks in Depcat (Deprivation Category) 7. (Renfrewshire indicator, based on HEAT Target) This indicator is also referenced in Outcome 7.

NHS Heat target. 19.4% (July – Sep `07).

New HEAT targets for breastfeeding will be agreed by March 2009.

% Breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks (Renfrewshire indicator related to HEAT target) This indicator is also referenced in Outcome 7.

NHS HEAT target. 34.7% (Oct – Dec `07).

New HEAT targets for breastfeeding will be agreed by March 2009.

Percentage of children in primary schools who walk or cycle to school. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual Great School Travel Tally.

50% walking or cycling to school Sept 2006.

57% walking or cycling to school by 2010.

Percentage of pupils in Secondary schools who walk or cycle to school. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual Great School Travel Tally.

36.2% walking or cycling to school Sept 2006.

47% walking or cycling to school by 2010.


• Identify training needs of community dieticians in relation to paediatrics/children and agree an appropriate cost effective way to address the needs

• Continue to implement and support the West of Scotland ‘Childsmile’ initiative - increase the number of

new-born children, identified to be at increased risk of developing caries, in accessing services within identified General Dental Practices with the support of dental health support workers.

• 80% of all 3-5 year old children to be registered to an NHS dentist by 2010/11. (NHS HEAT Target 2

(Health Improvement Efficiency & Governance Access Treatment) • Proportion of children breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks increased from 26.6% in 2006/07 to 33.3% in

2010/11.


• Achieve 95% target of children receiving childhood vaccinations. • Establish and implement the Integrated Assessment Framework. • Introduction of the Children’s Plan. • Complete review of Getting Our Priorities Right/Hidden Harm programme for children affected by

parental substance misuse. • Review Child Protection Assessment Tool. • Develop support for Kinship Carers and Increase the number of Renfrewshire Foster carers. • Develop and implement a Quality Improvement Programme to prepare for the inspection of Children’s

Services (including Child Protection) in 2008. • Seek to ensure that the maximum class size for P1 - P3 will be 25 by 2009-10. • Seek to ensure that every pre-school child will have access to a teacher by 2010 (54% have access to

a teacher currently). • Pre-school children will have entitlement to 570 hours of pre-school provision by 2010 (475 hours

2006/07). • With others, agree and implement a Parenting Strategy across Children’s Services in Renfrewshire. Promotion of physical activity in schools.

Implementation of Hungry for Success - healthy eating in schools and meet the legislative requirements

of the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Scotland Act. Intervention to prohibit operation of chip vans from outside school gates

Delivery of Eat Up/Shape Up and Live Active. Eat Up is a 6 week programme delivered in communities

by the Dietetic Service and food workers teaching groups about healthy eating, cooking and buying food. Shape Up is a programme of quality-controlled exercise classes and nutrition advice, similar to commercial weight loss initiatives. Live Active is the GP exercise referral scheme already tested in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

Scottish Government required action/


commitment to support delivery of local outcome.


National Outcome 6. We live longer, healthier lives.

Local Context Renfrewshire is ranked as the seventh most deprived local authority in Scotland, with the most significant aspects of local deprivation being income, employment and health. Renfrewshire has a lower life expectancy then the Scottish average at 72.5 for men and 78.3 for women, compared with the national averages of 74.2 and 79.2. Renfrewshire encompasses a number of deprived areas and there is greater than average prevalence of residents suffering from depression, anxiety or psychosis. Renfrewshire has the fourth highest number of alcohol related deaths in the UK, with other west of Scotland authorities also featuring highly. Alcohol consumption and its damaging effects have increased sharply in the Health Board area since the early 1990s. Alcohol problems are worse in Greater Glasgow and Clyde than in the rest of Scotland, the UK or Western Europe DPH Report 2007/08 – A Call to Debate: A Call to Action). Admissions to hospital for drug abuse are considerably lower than the national average (67.75 per 100,000 population in Renfrewshire, compared with a national average of 127.46). All- cause mortality and mortality rates from cancer, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (in the under 75s) are all above the Scottish average but have all fallen considerably in recent years (Renfrewshire Community Profile). Transport options involving walking and cycling have much to contribute towards healthy lifestyles and longevity. Joint action on encouraging behavioural change and providing walking and cycling facilities has the potential to make people of all ages more active. Obesity is increasing. This is a national and international problem which affects people across all ages, genders and deprivation categories, although there are higher rates amongst older populations, those with learning difficulties, women and in areas of multiple deprivation. One fifth of pre-school children and 60% of adults are either overweight or obese.15 Parks, pitches, play areas and maintained open spaces are available across Renfrewshire for our citizens to utilise and enjoy. Walking, jogging and cycling tracks are also in place to encourage and promote healthier lifestyles with the support of the local Live Active GP Exercise Referral Scheme. Healthy eating forms part of the school curriculum; healthy nutritionally balanced school meals are provided in our schools as part of our breakfast and lunch school catering service, in support of the link between healthy eating and educational attainment and to ensure that children have the best chance to succeed. Nutritionally balanced meals are provided within our care settings and via our community meals service. We continue to promote healthy diet and activity through all services delivered across all client groups. New HEAT targets (Health Improvement, Efficiency, Access and Treatment) have been proposed for 2008/2009 and baseline data and local performance indicators will be established. Rates of breastfeeding and the take-up of MMR vaccinations are lower in Renfrewshire than in Scotland as a whole. There is evidence of improvement in health deprivation, with Renfrewshire experiencing a decrease in the number of data zones included in the 15% most health-deprived data between the SIMDs in 2004 and 2006. We would hope to build on these improvements and continue working in

15 Data from Scottish Health Surveys 1995, 1998 and 2003.


partnership with other agencies in the health and voluntary sectors. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has a clear corporate commitment to improving health and reducing inequalities. Effective management of long-term conditions is a key to that. The Strategic framework for the management of long-term conditions aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people with long-term conditions; to keep people as healthy as possible for as long as possible and so reduce the incidence and impact of long-term conditions. In Renfrewshire there are a large number of people with one or more chronic disease.



Our residents have improved levels of health.

Membership uptake in local authority, and local authority supported, leisure centres. (Cosla Local Indicator 54)

Annual information – Local information and Renfrewshire Leisure Limited.

Local baseline to be established in conjunction with Renfrewshire Leisure Limited by April 2009.

Improvement target to be set, dependent on baseline.

Proportion of people smoking. (National Indicator 17)

Scottish Government figures. HEAT 5

26.4% in 2006. Through smoking cessation services, support 8% of the smoking population in successfully quitting at one month post quit over the period 2008/09 – 2010/11.

Proportion of adults overweight with a Body Mass Index above 25. (Renfrewshire indicator)

ISD (Information Services Department) Health.

49% (2001). Reduce percentage of adults overweight with BMI above 25.

Deaths per 1,000 population by alcohol related diseases. (Cosla Local Indicator 25)

Annual/GRO (crude rate.) 8.8 (2006). Reduce deaths per 1,000 population by alcohol-related disease.

Number of suicides per 10,000 population. (Cosla Local Indicator 24)

GROS: Causes of death. 15.2 per 100,000 (2006).

Reduce suicide rate between 2002 and 2013 by 20%.

Pregnancy rate (per 1,000 population) in 13-15 year olds. (Cosla Local indicator 19)

ISD Health. 7.2 per 1,000 population. (2003/04)

Reduce by 20% the pregnancy rate (per 1,000 population) in 13-15 year olds from 7.5 in 1995 to 6.8 by 2010.


Deaths per 10,000 population from coronary heart disease and all cancers. (Cosla Local Indicator 15)

ISD Health. GROS: Causes of death.

303 people (2006) from cancer 123 people (2006) from coronary heart disease.

Reduce number of deaths from cancer in under 75s by 20% between 1995 and 2010.

Alcohol related hospital admissions. (Cosla Local Indicator 26)

Scottish Neighbourhood statistics and ISD Health.

703 per 100,000 population (2005/6).

Reduction in the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions.

-Achievement of targets for assessment and service delivery -number of single shared assessments (SSA--0098767’s)-older people (65+). (Renfrewshire indicator)

Quarterly performance information. Quarterly performance information.

1,209.

1,609(2009/10).

Increase the proportion of people needing care or support who are able to sustain an independent quality of life as part of the community.

Awaiting information on data source from Scottish Government.



The number of carers assessments for adults 18-64.

Quarterly performance information.

21 assessments in 2007.

Increase to 44 by 2010.

The number of carers assessments for older people (65+).

Quarterly performance information.

19 assessments in 2007.

Increase to 200 by 2010.

Emergency re-admissions (aged 65+) rate per 100,000 .

Annual NHS HEAT target. 5,851 2006/07 (data for period is provisional).

By 2008/09, we will reduce the proportion of older people (aged 65+) who are admitted as an emergency inpatient two or more times in a single year by 20% compared with 2004/05 and reduce by 10%, emergency inpatients bed days for people aged 65

Emergency admissions (aged 65+) days of stay in hospital (all acute specialities).

Annual NHS HEAT target. 16,080 Jan – Mar `07 (data is provisional).


and over by 2008.


• Continued working with Planning and Transport to further develop green travel plans and safe cycle

routes. • Working with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Renfrewshire CHP to deliver the joint health

improvement plan http://www.chps.org.uk/content/default.asp?page=s478 and integrated children’s services plan.

• Continued investment within Renfrewshire by SUSTRANS and other partner groups such as SNH, Clyde

Muirshiel etc in walking and cycling facilities. • Work in partnership with SportScotland to encourage participation in sporting activities and Scottish

Natural Heritage to encourage citizens to promote access to countryside. • To meet the aims of the national Alcohol Plan, commission an alcohol services review to assess how

current service provision is placed to meet the needs of residents in Renfrewshire. • Advise and support pregnant smokers and their families to stop smoking. • Support organisations in Renfrewshire to promote health through Healthy Working Lives. • Promote ‘Healthy Working Lives Award’ for Community Health Partnership staff.

• Establish a joint learning disability service, adding to the existing joint mental health and older adults’

mental health services. As part of this new service joint protocols and an integrated care pathway, will be developed.

• Implementation of Health at Work initiatives and participation in the “Healthy Working Lives” programme

to improve awareness of health issues across the Renfrewshire Council workforce. A strategy and 3 year rolling action plan is currently being developed, which includes resources, targets and event plans. A working group with representatives from all Council departments and union representatives meets regularly to discuss, monitor and agree projects.

• Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board will achieve agreed improvements in the early diagnosis and

management of patients with dementia by March 2011. • Continued commitment to the Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership (RCHP), where Renfrewshire

Council Social Work, and other relevant departments, work in partnership with health to deliver joined up services which offer best value. Joint performance, planning and implementation groups (JPPIGS) have been established to progress client group specific issues.


• Social Work continues to promote healthy diet and activity through all services delivered across client

groups.


Older People • Government must take steps to ensure that resource allocation is amended to take into account

demographic changes in relation to older people.


National Outcome 7. We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society.

Local Context Renfrewshire is the 8th most deprived local authority area in Scotland, just inside the most deprived quartile of Council areas. Renfrewshire is composed of pockets of affluence and areas of extreme deprivation, which poses particular challenges in meeting this outcome. Two of the five most income-deprived data zones in Scotland are in Paisley. 26,321 people living (15.4% of population) in the 36 Renfrewshire datazones that are in the most deprived 15% of datazones in Scotland. 14,748 people (8.6% of Renfrewshire’s population in 2006) are classed as employment deprived. The income deprived population in Renfrewshire (14.9%) is 1% above the Scottish level (13.9%). The number of people in the 20-24 workless client group and the 25-49 workless client group are both above the Scottish average (15.2% for both these client groups, compared to the Scottish averages of 13.1% and 14.2%). 39% of Renfrewshire households do not have access to a car, compared to a Scottish average of 34%. Only five other Council areas have a higher percentage of households who do not have access to a car. 32,273 people live in the 44 datazones in Renfrewshire that are classified as being health deprived. Health is a key issue for worklessness, with around 60% of people claiming Department of Work and Pensions benefits having mental health problems or musculo-skeletal problems. Many health inequalities, such as smoking, breastfeeding and oral health, are socially patterned (e.g. by area or socio-economic status). The percentage of the Renfrewshire population receiving a prescription for anxiety, psychosis and depression (8.84%) is greater than the Scottish average (8.2%). In addition to the immediate health impacts, this also impacts on the ability to work and is, therefore, a contributor to income deprivation. Scottish Government figures indicate that there is significant evidence of financial exclusion in Scotland that requires to be addressed:

• 11% of adults do not have a bank or building society account. • 23% of lone parent households do not have a bank or building society account. • Only 42% of people living in households with an income of under £10,000 have any savings or investments. • 40% of people living in rented accommodation do not have home contents insurance. • Up to one third of households with an annual income under £15,000 are in arrears with consumer credit or household bills.

The median weekly wage in 2007 for Renfrewshire (£435.60) is lower than the national median (£441). House prices are substantially below average. The 2006 median house price was £81,527, almost 20% below the national average of £100,000. Over one third of those eligible did not vote in the 2007 election, indicating inequalities in representation. However, the voter turnout campaign “No Vote, No Voice” contributed to an increase in turnout from 50.62% in 2003 to 56.92% in 2007. Renfrewshire Council continues to work towards ensuring that all public buildings are accessible to all service users.


Information in relation to use of Fairer Scotland Fund in Renfrewshire in order to address inequalities is attached at appendix 1.



Reduced levels of deprivation in Renfrewshire.

Number of people experiencing multiple deprivation. (Cosla Local Indicator 7)

Bi annual/SIMD 14.9% - 25,355 income deprived people. (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006)

13.9% - 23,715 income deprived people. (SIMD 2009).

Percentage of adult residents stating that their neighbourhoods are a “very good” or “fairly good” place to live. (Cosla Local Indicator 31)

Scottish Household Survey – data available every two years.

90% (2005-2006). 93% (2008-2009).

Proportion of children living in households that are dependent on out of work benefits or child tax credit more than the family element (finalised award). (Cosla Local Indicator 6)

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publish the number of children living in households that meet the criteria at the following link: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/personal-tax-credits/cwtc-geog-stats.htm.

46% of 0-19 year olds (2006-2007).

44% (2009-2010).

% of each household type with a net annual income of less than £10,000 per annum. (Cosla Local Indicator 3)

Scottish Household Survey – data available every two years.

Single adult 34% Small adult 15% Single parent 24% Small family 3% Large family 5% Large adult 10% Older smaller 26% Single pensioner 61%.

Single adult 30.6% Small adult 13.5% Single parent 21.6% Small family 2.7% Large family 4.5% Large adult 9% Older smaller 23.4% Single pensioner 54.9%. 10% decrease by 2008-2009.

Proportion of people getting into financial difficulties. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Renfrewshire Public Services Panel Survey carried out Annually. Question as follows: - “At present, how well do you think you manage your money

Managing well 64% Just getting by 32% Getting into 4% difficulties Don’t know 1%.

To be established – questions currently being reviewed.


(managing well, just getting by, getting into difficulties, don't know”).

Percentage of households where the respondent or partner has a bank, building society account or credit union account. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Scottish Household Survey (every 2 years).

94% (2005-2006). 97% (2008-2009).

- % care leavers under 19 participating in employment, training, and education - % of care leavers with access to sustainable accommodation - vulnerable adults in employment, training and education. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Quarterly performance information. Quarterly performance information. Quarterly performance information.

42%. 77%. 184.

50% (2009/10). 80%(2009/10). 215 (2009/10).

Pregnancies among under 16 year olds per 1000 relevant population. (Cosla Local Indicator 18)

ISD Scottish Health Statistics.

7.5 (1995 base) 6.8 (by 2010)

Deaths per 10,000 population from coronary heart disease and all cancers. (Cosla Local Indicator 15)

ISD Health GROS: Causes of death

303 people (2006) from cancer. 123 people (2006) from coronary heart disease.

Reduce number of deaths from cancer in under 75s by 20% between 1995 and 2010.

Proportion of women living in the lowest Deprivation Category still breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

19.4%, July-September 2007

New Heat targets will be agreed by March 2009



• Corporate and partnership consultation continues to establish good practice which will lead to the development of a Council wide Equality Framework. A three year Action Plan details key objectives such as the undertaking of Equality Impact Assessments and Equality Training. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is also implementing its Equalities Scheme.

• Continued implementation of the Financial Inclusion Strategy.

• Implementation of a new Renfrewshire Corporate Debt Policy to ensure that our customers have a

clear and direct route for resolving their debt issues.

• Raise awareness of benefit entitlement amongst specific groups who may not be claiming all they could e.g. pensioners, and also signpost these customers to the relevant service. In addition a Benefits take-up Officer is employed to actively target specific groups through outreach work with existing forums e.g. Elderly Day Care Groups. Arrangements for dealing with the benefit claims of people classed as homeless are prioritised within the Revenues & Benefits section, with the result that there are practically no rough sleepers in the area.

• Continue to consult with our Disability Liaison Group in relation to access issues associated with

elections, civic government licensing, and other issues relating to our service. • Homelessness - map out the work required by agencies, particularly focussing on the identified

gender inequalities. • Adopt a more proactive approach to engaging carers with specific emphasis within black and minority

ethnic communities.

Continued commitment of partners to the following: • Extended Support Teams in educational establishments, designed to improve the co-ordination of

support for young people experiencing difficulty and the Authority Joint Placement Group, which aids the work of the Extended Support Teams by co-ordinating access to internal and external alternative education and support provision for children and young people.

• Increase the proportion of people needing care or support who are able to sustain an independent quality of life as part of the community through effective joint working, including the Throughcare / Housing Working Group, which works to improve resources for young people leaving care

• Continue to raise awareness within the Community Health Partnership, partner agencies and health

inequalities projects as to the benefits of adopting good oral health behaviours, which will help to tackle broader issues such as diet, smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Implementation of smoking cessation services for adults.


• Investment in community led activity, including Renfrewshire Community Health Initiative.

• Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services Health Forum/Network activity.

• 50% of key frontline staff in mental health and substance misuse services, primary care and accident

and emergency to be educated and trained in using suicide assessment tools/suicide prevention training programmes by 2010.


• Scottish Government to examine national emerging trends regarding services for peri-natal survival

rates (babies who may have died previously now surviving, but with complex needs), ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) services and elderly parents whose children will require intensive support when their parents die.


National Outcome 8. We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk.

Local Context Renfrewshire Joint Children’s Services Partnership has recently been put in place to ensure that a strategic partnership exists at the most senior levels in all relevant agencies to oversee the planning and development of children’s services in Renfrewshire. This new body will comprise elected members from Renfrewshire Council, the Council Chief Executive, the Directors and Head of Children’s Services from Social Work and Education & Leisure Services, the Community Health Partnership Director, the Divisional Commander from Strathclyde Police, Scottish Children’s Reporter’s Administration, the Children’s Panel, the Chairpersons of the Child Protection Committee, the Integrated Children’s Services Manager and the voluntary sector. This new body will consolidate the links between children’s services and the Renfrewshire Child Protection Committee. The partnership will oversee Renfrewshire Children’s Services Plan and monitor progress towards meeting key outcome targets. The Renfrewshire Child Protection Committee is an independently chaired multi agency senior officer group responsible for overseeing child protection services locally. Renfrewshire, has health, substance abuse and economic factors that can be detrimental to life chances for young people. Amongst a range of strategies that address healthy lifestyles, better and more flexible curriculum and careers advice, further developments are underway to improve processes to ensure child protection and well being. A significant self-evaluation of procedures has been undertaken and working with the Renfrewshire Child Protection Committee and a higher communication and training profile is being developed. A multi-agency inspection will give further direction to this process. Renfrewshire has recently established a vulnerable Adults Committee at a multi agency level. This body will oversee the developments in protection services for vulnerable adults. The committee will monitor completion of actions arising from Renfrewshire’s HMiE child protection inspection. The issues of multiple deprivation in parts of Renfrewshire present particular challenges in this respect. Below-average earnings, poorer employment prospects and problems such as substance abuse increase pressure on services. The number of children on the Child Protection Register is consistent with the rest of the country at 2.8% but Renfrewshire has a greater proportion of looked-after children (LAC) – 1.5% - than Scotland as a whole (1.3%). However, the proportion of care leavers who have obtained at least 1 qualification at SCQF Level 3 or higher is considerably above the Scottish average; of children looked after at home, 79% achieved this compared with 45% nationally, whilst for those looked after away from home, the corresponding figures were 76% and 60%.



Improvement in the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Proportion of households assessed as homeless then assessed as having a priority need for accommodation. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Annual/Scottish Government/HL1 Return.

86% (2005/2006 baseline).

2009 interim target of 86%.

% of cases reassessed as homeless or potentially homeless within 12 months of previous case being

HL1 homelessness returns by councils to the Scottish government.

2.1% (2006/07). Target is to be lower than Scottish average based on Audit Scotland Statutory Performance


completed. (Cosla Local Indicator 44)

Indicator. Figure will not be available until Audit Scotland publish results of annual SPIs.

Proportion of all Local Authority areas receiving a positive child inspection report. (National Indicator 12, Cosla Local indicator 37)

Cyclical/Scottish Government Reports.

Available August 2009.

Achievement of positive child inspection report in Renfrewshire.

% of care leavers with access to sustainable accommodation. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual/Local indicator/Social Work.

77%. 80% 2009/10.


• All unintentionally homeless households will be entitled to settled accommodation by 2012 (National Indicator 22). We will develop our Homelessness Strategy for 2008-2011 by 2008 and implement thereafter.

• Decrease the proportion of those experiencing repeat homelessness. • Carry out annual analysis of patterns of housing need and demand and review targets to meet need. • Reduce the number of admissions of children and young people to adult mental health beds. • Develop interventions to prevent young people starting to smoke and support those who do want to

give up, particularly vulnerable young people and those who are Looked After and Accommodated. • Develop a suicide prevention action plan to submit to the Scottish Government (through both

Community Planning and the CHP) which will demonstrate a focus of effect on young men.

• Meet the requirements of the Additional Support for Learning Act with regards to children with learning disabilities http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/ilwwcm/publishing.nsf/Content/Navigation-els-AdditionalSupportForLearning.

• Develop a public health profile for each school cluster and develop a school health plan based on

identified need. • Meet the needs of young carers. • Meet the need of kinship carers.


• Develop respite/short breaks service. • Ensure there is a mental health link person for every school. • Offer basic mental health training to all those working with looked after and accommodated children. • Review children’s specialist services waiting times and implement an improvement plan. • Review health services provided for Looked After Children. • Implement the Child in Need Policy and pilot and evaluate the Integrated Assessment Framework. • With other partners, agree and implement a Parenting Strategy across Children’s Services in

Renfrewshire.

• Continued commitment of partners to the Integrated Children’s Service’s Planning Partnership.

• A health visitor service is underway across Greater Glasgow and Clyde which will focus health visitor practice in the following:

- New arrangements with GPs to deliver childhood immunisation. - A consistent set of core skills and tasks. - A reallocation of staff resources to ensure a balanced skill mix and that resources fairly reflect

the levels of need in each part of our area. - The teams will be geographically organised but aligned to GP practices to continue a strong

relationship with GPs.


Childcare • Government to standardise a format for risk assessment for ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’ (GIRFEC). • Government to progress an overall national strategy for foster care.


National Outcome 9. We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger

Local Context Renfrewshire has relatively high levels of crime and disorder compared to other areas in Scotland. A number of complex factors affect Renfrewshire’s crime and disorder levels including, housing density, unemployment rates, social exclusion, family breakdown, poor parenting and health inequalities. Renfrewshire experiences significantly high levels of non - sexual crimes of violence compared to other areas in Scotland (ranked 3rd and 4th highest respectively in 2006/07 against the 32 local authority areas in Scotland), which will therefore require greater prioritisation by partner agencies over the coming years. Scotland’s homicide rate of 5.3 per 100,000 population in males aged between 10-29 is significantly higher than the comparable rate in England and Wales (1.0). Underreporting continues to be a concern as approximately a third of all violence is reported to police in Scotland (Violence Reduction Unit) and only one in five victims of domestic violence report an incident to the police (2006 Scottish Crime & Victimisation Survey). There has been a significant increase in domestic abuse cases being reported in Renfrewshire since 2002/03 (from 1,060 in 2002/03 to 1,835 in 2006/07). It is anticipated that reports will continue to increase in future years if awareness raising campaigns are continued. Similar increases in reporting are anticipated for hate crimes, particularly racially motivated crime, which has seen a 15% increase on the five year average in 2006/07. The North Strathclyde Community Justice Authority (CJA) oversees criminal justice services and governs the strategic direction of these services. The Authority has produced an area plan for criminal justice services for 2008-2011. North Strathclyde CJA comprises of elected members from the local authorities of Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute. The CSA also has representatives from criminal justice social work from all the council areas, senior officers from Scottish Prison Service, Strathclyde Police and Voluntary Sector. Antisocial behaviour continues to be one of the public’s main concerns in Renfrewshire (Police Have Your Say Events 2007/08). Since 2005 significant reductions in disorder incidents have been recorded by the police in ASB target areas (9,783 complaints and disturbances in 2006/07 which represents a 10% reduction on the 2004/05 baseline). The number of ASB complaints to the Council’s helpline has increased significantly since the service was introduced. A total of 1,287 calls were received by the Helpline in 2006/07, which illustrates the success of the phased publicity campaigns. Substance misuse is a major contributory factor to the levels of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour in Renfrewshire and is a major concern for the Community Safety Partnership. Renfrewshire in the period 1998 to 2004 had the 4th highest alcohol related death rate in the UK for men and the 11th highest for women16. Parental substance misuse is a significant concern in relation to children. Local drugs services have noted increasing numbers of stimulant referrals (mainly cocaine), although heroin remains the drug of choice in Renfrewshire. The average waiting time for a drugs service is three months and alcohol services are also considered to be significantly under resourced. Although in 2005/2006 Renfrewshire had a lower rate of crimes and offences than Scotland as a whole per head of population (1,435 per 10,000 compared to 1,986), rates for serious offences such as homicide are significantly higher (2.8 compared to 1.8 per 10000 over a five year period). Clear up rates are also considerably poorer with 60% in Renfrewshire compared to 73% in 2005/2006. Social Work services supporting the Criminal Justice system have an important role in improving this position; by submitting reports on time and of a high quality, Social Work Service ensure that the courts can deal appropriately with offences. By ensuring the Probation and

16 Rank out of 426 authorities across the UK. Figures unavailable for 53 authorities.


Community Service system is well maintained and efficient re-offending rates can be cut and re-offending behaviour minimised. Acquisitive crime has substantially reduced in the last five years in Renfrewshire. There have been a total of 6727 crimes in 2006/07 which is a 16% reduction on the 5 year average (01/02 – 05/06). Vehicle crime within Renfrewshire is dropping at a greater rate than across the whole of Strathclyde force. This is therefore not a significant area of concern for the Community Safety Partnership. There were 2,038 emergency hospital admissions in Renfrewshire in 2006/07 as a result of an unintentional injury. The most common cause of emergency admission for injury is falls. There is a strong correlation between unintentional injury and deprivation. Scotland’s child death rate is 30% higher than in England and Wales and injury in children has been described as a ‘hidden epidemic17’. During 2006/07 there were 1,437 accidents on Renfrewshire’s roads (including 5 fatal injuries and 70 serious injuries), despite a general downward trend. Every year in Renfrewshire around 600 people are injured or killed on our roads. Whilst we have achieved a 16% reduction in all casualties and more than 50 % reduction in ‘fatal and serious’ casualties since the mid 1990’s, there is still much to be done. Evaluation of accident causes indicates that speed is a factor in up to 40% of crashes. Children constitute a higher proportion of pedestrian casualties (40%) than their proportion of the population (19%) would suggest. Young drivers are twice as likely to be involved in a crash as other drivers. In relation to Renfrewshire Council as an employer, a target of 30% reduction in the number of accidents /occupational ill-health in the over a 10 year period from 2000 to 2010 has been set, in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s “Revitalising Health and Safety” strategy. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 defines local authorities as a Category One responder (together with the emergency services), and as such, Renfrewshire Council is subject to the full set of civil protection duties. In order to meet these duties, the Council proactively engages with the emergency services and external agencies to ensure the Council’s overall preparedness, readiness and competency to respond to incidents and to manage major disruption of its own services. Renfrewshire Council is part of the Strathclyde Emergencies Coordinating Group (SECG) which aims to ensure a safe environment for the population of Strathclyde. The geography of the Strathclyde area creates a diversity of risks unparalleled elsewhere in Scotland. Theses risks range from nuclear power stations, international airports and industrial sites to technological, manufacturing and major military risks. An extensive rural area also supports a large expanse for major forestry, tourism and an agriculture industry. The SECG area also has a prolonged coastline area. The SECG has compiled a Community Risk Register in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.



Sustainable reduction in antisocial behaviour and violence in our communities is achieved.

Volume and rate of vandalism per 10,000 population. (Cosla Local Indicator 32)

Annual/Local/Strathclyde Police.

3842. Reduce number of reported vandalisms by 9% (from 3842 in 2006/07 to 3496 in 2010/11).

17 Injury in Children – A Research Briefing Paper. David Stone, Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology, University of Glasgow


Volume and rate of violent crimes, including sexual crimes, per 10,000 population. (Cosla Local Indicator 33)

Strathclyde Police Quarterly. Scottish Government Crime Statistics: number of crimes and crime index.

Non - sexual crimes of violence 678. Domestic abuse incidents 1,835.

Reduce number of non-sexual crimes of violence by 12% (from 678 in 2006/07 to 597 in 2010/11). Increase reports of domestic abuse incidents by 10% (from 1,835 in 06/07 to 2019 in 2010/11).

Number of crimes in Paisley town centre. (Renfrewshire indicator)

Strathclyde Police Quarterly.

Group 1-4 Crimes 1171.

Reduce the number of town centre related crimes (Violence, Crimes of Indecency, Theft and Vandalism) in Paisley (Beat 11) from 1,171 in 06/07 to 878 in 2010/11.

Number of hate crimes. (Cosla Local Indicator 55 )


Racially motivated 131 Homophobic 9 Racial / Homophobic Repeat victims 33

Increase reports of racially motivated incidents by 12% (from 131 in 06/07 to 147 in 2010/11) Increase reports of homophobic incidents by 100% (from 9 in 2006/07 to 18 in 2010/11) Reduce the number of repeat victims of hate crime by 12% (from 33 in 2006/07 to 29 in 2010/11)

Group and individual incidents of public disorder. (Cosla Local Indicator 32)


9,783

Reduce number of individual and group incidents of public disorder by 8% (from


9783 in 2006/07 to 9000 in 2010/11). Reduce group and individual incidents of public disorder.

Volume and rate of domestic housebreaking per 10,000 population. (Cosla Local Indicator 33)

Scottish Government figures published at a local authority level on an annual basis. Scottish Government: Crime Statistics.

728 (volume) 43 (rate per 10,000 population)

To be agreed by the end of June 2008.

Number of respondents who agree that Renfrewshire is a safe place to live. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual information – Renfrewshire Public Services Panel.

34% Increase the number of people who agree that Renfrewshire is a safe place to place to live by 6% to 40%.

Number of persistent young offenders per 10,000 relevant population. (Cosla Local Indicator 35)

Annual/SCRA.

18 No national target – indicator used locally for monitoring purposes and to ensure cases are addressed

Total crimes per 10000. (Cosla Local Indicator 33)

Annual/Scottish Government recorded crime stats.

865 To be agreed by end of June 2008.

Reduction in the number of injuries and deaths due to accidents.

Number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads. (Cosla Local Indicator 38) Number of children killed and seriously injured on our roads. (Cosla Local Indicator 38)

Strathclyde Police Annual. Strathclyde Police Annual.

89 (2006) (6.5 per million vehicle kilometres) 157 (1994-98 average) 35 (1994-98 average)

Reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads. Reduce by 40% by 2010 to 94. (from 1994-98 average of 157) Reduce the number of children killed and seriously injured on our roads by 50% by 2010 to 17.


Number of emergency hospital admissions due to falls. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

ISD Scotland Annual.

1,226 Reduce the number of emergency hospital admissions due to falls by 5% by 2009.

Reduction in the total number of fires including: -Dwelling house fires -Other building fires -Vehicle fires -Secondary fires – includes refuse. Reduction in the number of deliberate fires. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual fire statistics. Annual fire statistics.

1,800 incidents. (Total across categories) 1,469 incidents.

Reduce total number of fires by 5% per annum. Reduce deliberate fire setting by 3% per annum.

Incidence of home fires resulting in death and injury (Cosla Local indicator 39).

Annual fire statistics. 1 fatality 55 injuries. (2006/2007)

Reduce fatalities to as low as possible. Reduce fire injuries by 5% per annum.


Contribute to Community Safety Strategy through Neighbourhood Wardens initiative. Manage antisocial behaviour through ASIST project. Continued work to reduce antisocial behaviour through relevant task groups. Continued commitment to partnership working through the Community Safety Partnership. Continued development of a problem solving approach and analytical products. • Enforce the CONTEST Strategy (counter-terrorism). • Partnership working to enhance and maintain effective border controls (Glasgow International

Airport). • Establish, maintain and strengthen education and prevention of drugs activity. • Arrest and disrupt those operating in the illegal drug market. • Increase proactive enforcement activity in relation to crime and offenders in order to prevent

violence, disorder and antisocial behaviour. • Continued commitment of partners to the North Strathclyde Community Justice Authority (NSCJA). • Review of Citizenship and the Law Young Persons Alcohol project by August 2008 and ensure that

a robust education programme targeting primary and secondary school children is in operation.

• Increase percentage of street lighting faults repaired within 7 days from 89% in 2005 to 94% by 2010.

Reduce the number of households considered to be at greatest risk from fire by increasing the number of Home Fire Safety Visits by 3-5% per annum, from a 2006/2007 baseline of 596.

Complete action arising from Renfrewshire’s Child Protection inspection.


Contribute to the Strathclyde Emergencies Coordinating Group (SECG) Community Risk Register. Continue to work with external partner agencies to create a resilient Renfrewshire. Identify, prepare and plan for potential disruptions to the provision of Council services.


• A clear strategic and co-ordinated approach to policy nationally on injury prevention. • Introduction of national database to allow for benchmarking of local authority antisocial behaviour

complaints. • Consider the feasibility of impacting on the pricing of alcohol in order to reduce its availability (e.g.

reduce the availability of cheap alcohol particularly from supermarkets). • Scottish government support and amendment of the Scottish Building Regulations is required in

order to increase the provision of sprinkler systems fitted in all new dwelling homes.


Single Outcome Agreement Template National Outcome 10. We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need.

Local Context Renfrewshire’s Local Plan is the primary vehicle for ensuring that Renfrewshire residents live in well designed, sustainable places with good access to services. The Renfrewshire Local Housing Strategy is the key partnership strategy for ensuring that the supply and quality of housing, will meet the current and future needs of Renfrewshire. The Strategy is due for revision in 2009. Investment in housing is a key element of local regeneration strategies. Much progress has been made, with almost 3,000 surplus council flats demolished since 2001 and around 500 new dwellings for social rent completed on cleared sites during 2004-05 to 2006/07.The 2004-2009 Local Housing Strategy reported a small net surplus in the supply of social rented housing Renfrewshire-wide but also significant mismatch between the quality of much of the available stock and the needs and expectations of housing applicants. Contrary to applicants expressed preference for houses rather than flats, 80% of the 13,971 local authority housing stock is flatted properties. The introduction of the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) requires the Council to invest in the region of £140m over the next seven years to improve its housing stock and ensure that all dwellings meet the SHQS by 2015 while keeping rents at an affordable level. Within the Private Sector the introduction of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 represents the most significant change for 30 years in national policy for this area. The Act places more emphasis on owners’ responsibilities for the costs of maintaining their properties, and gives local authorities a new set of tools to assist, and where necessary, compel owners to take action to improve the condition of their property. The Council will develop its private sector information and advice services, and seek to develop access to alternative sources of financial assistance instead of traditional grant funding, to help owners improve their homes. Renfrewshire has in the past experienced flooding to residential areas. Flood mitigation has been a key concern for the Council and remains an issue that requires to be addressed. Partners have developed business continuity plans to allow them to maintain the delivery of essential services in an emergency situation. The town centres of Paisley, Renfrew and Johnstone have been identified as requiring investment in order to improve their attractiveness, with a particular strategic focus on Paisley. Car ownership in Renfrewshire is lower than the Scottish Average. Around 39% of Renfrewshire households do not have access to a car. In consequence, there is potential for higher traffic growth than other comparable areas in Scotland and over the last 5 -6 years car ownership has risen by around 2 -3 % per year. It is important that this potential for growth is tackled through incentives to use alternatives such as walking, cycling and public transport. As public transport authority SPT has a large role to play in this. Significantly, the roads experiencing the highest levels of traffic growth in Renfrewshire are the A737 and the M8 which are the responsibility of Transport Scotland. Renfrewshire is working towards delivery of a School Estate Management Plan (SEMP) The Plan aims to ensure that 81.5% of school buildings are categorised as being in good or very good condition by 2010/2011. The council’s public / private partnership has delivered 4 secondary schools, 6 primary schools, 2 nurseries and 1 community learning centre. By August 2008 3 secondary schools, 3 primary schools and 1 nursery will have been extended and/or refurbished. There are plans to complete refurbishment in a further 4 secondary


schools and 2 primary schools by August 2011. Recycling facilities have been extended across Renfrewshire through the kerbside collection scheme the expansion and improvement of our household waste recycling centres and provision of mini recycling centres, to ensure that all our residents have the opportunity to participate in the waste recycling initiatives. The appearance of town centres is important to both residents and the business community. Additional resources will be targeted to improve the appearance of the local areas – particularly litter removal and prevention of littering through the launch of a “Clean Renfrewshire” campaign, Community Caretaking pilot and introduction of an Environmental Warden service. Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership has responsibility for the delivery of primary care services locally. A Renfrewshire Health Partnership Development Strategy is in place, with local targets.



Our residents live in good quality housing with ready access to essential public services such as health and education.

Proportion of housing stock in Renfrewshire failing to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard. Rate of new house building. (Cosla Local Indicator 42)

Annual information available through Statutory Performance Indicators. Annual

Indicator to be established in Quarter 4 2007/2008. 187 completions in 2006/2007.

All social rented housing in Renfrewshire meets the Scottish Housing Quality Standard by 2015. 200 units per year.

Schools rated in good or very good condition. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual figures from local monitoring procedures.

64.6%* (2007/2008).*Schools in good or very good condition.

81.5* (2010/2011). *Schools in good or very good condition.

Response times to Category A calls. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

NHS HEAT Indicator 15. Target from April 2009.

75% of Category A calls to NHS responded to within 8 minutes from April 2009.

Access to an appropriate health service within 48 hours. (Renfrewshire indicator)

NHS HEAT Indicator 16. All practices confirm that they are meeting this target. (Evidence from 22 out of 30 practices)

Access to service within 48 hours.

Local traffic growth is stabilised so that it does

Annual Survey. 0.5% per annum traffic growth. (1999

0.5% per annum traffic growth on local roads


not exceed 0.5% per year. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

baseline) until 2012.

Increase the incidences of walking to work within Renfrewshire. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual Survey. 11% (measured using travel diary questionnaire).(2006 base year)

13% by 2015.

Increase the percentage of journeys under 2km in length undertaken on foot (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual Survey. 64% base year 2006.

70% by 2015.

The proportion of road maintenance and reconstruction waste recycled (Renfrewshire Indicator).

Annual Survey. 10% base year 2003/04

75% by 2010


• All relevant council services require to work closely to provide the information required for Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) applications and for submission to the major capital items monitoring group.

• Renfrewshire Council Standard Delivery Plan (SDP) to be completed on the outcome of negotiations with

the Scottish Government on financial assistance to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard. • Each Registered Social landlord (RSL) and Renfrewshire Council to report progress on meeting the

SHQS standard annually through the Standard Delivery Plan (SDP) updates. Each RSL and Renfrewshire Council to meet annual reporting requirements.

• Deliver housing needs assessment as determined by the Local Housing Strategy Renfrewshire CHP

Public Partnership Forum to monitor the development of good quality services, particularly in the area of customer care. Palliative care and cancer - ensure services work together effectively and continue to be responsive with waiting times minimised.

• Support the Integrated Transport Project (led in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and West Glasgow CHCP)

to look at the transport resources and requirements of SPTE, the Ambulance Service and the Council, with a view to commissioning the scheduling and provision of transport jointly. In the shorter term, opportunities to share resources with Renfrewshire Council will be explored.

• Investigate the potential of introducing a transport service for evening hospital, similar to that available in

some areas of Greater Glasgow and Clyde. • Consult on service changes in the areas of acute, mental health, maternity and older people’s services.


• In line with the Scottish Executive’s National Programme for Improving Mental health and Well-being to promote and support recovery, establish a local recovery network led by service users.

• Create Sandyford Renfrewshire hub and sexual health satellite clinics. • Develop and implement a Carers’ Strategy and a Carers’ Information Strategy. • Modernising Residential Care for Older People. • In partnership with SEPA and the Scottish Government, identify the number of properties as lying within

the 200 year return period for fluvial and tidal risk.

• Development of Reid Kerr College facilities and estates to create a high quality learning and teaching environment accessible to all.

• Implement the Clean Renfrewshire campaign and introduce an Environmental Warden scheme to

improve the appearance of local areas through, particularly, litter removal and the prevention of littering through education and enforcement activity.


• Support the continued development of school/public building estate.

• Renfrewshire Council and Scottish Government to agree measures to be taken to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard by 2015.


National Outcome 11. We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.

Local Context In the 2005/2006 Scottish Household Survey, 10% of adults resident in Renfrewshire rated their neighbourhood a poor place compared to 7% in Scotland as a whole. Only 21% of adults had volunteered in the last 12 months in Renfrewshire compared to 23% in Scotland as a whole. The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation in 2006 put 87 points between the most and least deprived areas of Renfrewshire( 2 compared to 89), highlighting the fact that there are significant social divisions in Renfrewshire communities. Renfrewshire seeks a rich and vibrant voluntary and community sector with a wide range of groups and social economy activity contributing to the quality of life for all citizens in Renfrewshire. In 2005 OSCR (Office of Charity Regulator) reported Renfrewshire as 27th out of 32 local authority areas in relation to the number of charities per 10,000 of population; furthermore Renfrewshire was 15th out of 32 authorities in relation to charity income per 10,000 of the population. The social economy is a growing sector and there are opportunities for growth in Renfrewshire identified in the SMART Report produced by the Renfrewshire Social Economy Partnership. Despite the relatively poor positions in the two league tables Renfrewshire does have some cutting edge approaches: Business Hub and “Incubation” Support and Reaching Older Adults In Renfrewshire (ROAR) Consortium and Public – Social Partnership pilot. A Compact has been agreed between Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services and Renfrewshire Council. The purpose of the Compact is to set out an agreement regarding the support that the Council gives to developing the voluntary sector and its capacity within Renfrewshire. The Renfrewshire Compact was only the second local Compact to be agreed in Scotland. A Community Council Liaison Officer provides ongoing support for Community Councils. A review of the Council’s Scheme of Community Councils was last undertaken in 2001 with the creation of 27 community council areas. There are 7 areas where no community councils have been created despite attempts to encourage residents within these areas to petition for the establishment of a community council. It is proposed that a further review of the Scheme be undertaken. The review of the Council’s Scheme will be undertaken once the Scottish Government has responded to the work of the Community Councils Working Group’s report and its recommendations on a Model Community Council Scheme, a Code of Conduct for Community Councillors and related documentation. Renfrewshire Council has agreed a new Scheme of Decentralisation, including establishment of five Local Area Committees, with a degree of budgetary responsibility, as a key means of engaging and involving communities of Renfrewshire. Community planning partners in Renfrewshire have been involved in the development of the Scheme of Decentralisation and will be key participants in Local Area Committees. Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership is committed to engaging with the population on health issues. We have established a Public Partnership Forum (PPF) to inform and seek the views of Renfrewshire residents. It is open to anyone to join and will influence directly the priorities of the Community Health Partnership. The Council supports the formation of local Tenants and Residents Associations – and helps sustain them – through training, support and advice provided by dedicated Tenant Liaison officers, and the provision of financial support. There are currently 36 registered Tenants and Residents Associations in Renfrewshire. Renfrewshire has an established Community Learning and Development (CLD) Partnership which is currently being refreshed to produce


a new strategy with clearly identifiable links to the community planning structure. This will bring together all the main service providers as well as community representatives. New local partnerships will be established to reflect the changing structure within the council area and produce local CLD action plans. Particularly important to this process is the strengthening of links between CLD providers working for statutory organisations and those working for voluntary and community groups; and links with providers of further education, vocational training, employment and careers services. The voluntary and community sector often acts as a conduit for those less able to participate in paid employment due to physical disability, mental health issues or learning disability. The development of social enterprise is predicated on the understanding of employment being a barrier to individuals reaching their full potential. The voluntary and community sector and volunteering often support individuals with a desire to change careers or improve their personal life satisfaction. The Paisley Partnership Regeneration Company Community Action Team provides a range of support and development to local community groups to enable them to build capacity and deliver services at a local level.



Increased public participation in the planning and delivery of services.

Number of accredited courses provided by Paisley Partnership Regeneration Company and residents participating in accredited training. (Renfrewshire indicator)

PPRC records 18 courses 137 participants

18 courses 108 participants

Number of non-accredited courses provided by Paisley Partnership Regeneration Company and residents participating in non-accredited training. (Renfrewshire indicator)

PPRC records 18 Courses 153 participants


Number of accredited courses provided by Renfrewshire Council Community & Learning Development. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Renfrewshire Council records

45 Courses 450 participants (2007/2008)


Number of non-accredited courses provided by Renfrewshire Council Community & Learning Development. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Renfrewshire Council records



Required actions/ • Delivery of Renfrewshire Community Learning and Development Strategy.


commitment by local partners for these outcomes.

• Voluntary sector and other partners continue to contribute to community capacity building.

• Development and implementation of an External Funding Strategy.

• Development Role of Local Area Committees in future monitoring and review of impact of public

sector within communities.

• Regular Neighbourhood Forums involving tenant representatives, elected members and neighbourhood office staff to determine expenditure on small-scale local improvement works.

• Carry out annual ward inspections with local tenants’ and residents’ association members, elected members and officers to identify areas of concern. The results from the ward inspections are used to develop estate action plans for each ward.

• Development of Estate Management Agreements (EMAs). EMAs involve council tenants and other residents agreeing local service standards and monitoring their delivery. There are currently 6 EMAs in place and it is intended to develop a further 4 during 2008.

• Review Anti-Stigma training across sectors and partner agencies in line with the National ‘See Me’

Programme and the Mental Health Act.

• Optimise how frontline health services provide interventions to people with disabilities and long term illness.

• Development of a voluntary sector strategy.

• Continued work with Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services (RCVS) in their role as key representative for the voluntary sector in Renfrewshire.

• Continued commitment from the partners of the Joint Voluntary Sector Working Group, which has

developed the Renfrewshire Compact. The Compact details commitments to volunteering around recognition, funding, consultation, volunteering, and equal opportunities.

• Implementation of five Local Area Committees to consult and engage with local communities.

• PPRC to develop a programme of training and support events involving accredited training through partner agencies.

• Provide information sessions to groups and individuals to enable them to access funding, including promotion of the Renfrewshire Funding toolkit.


• Assist communities to develop community events by delivering training and support.


• Ministerial Direction to require distribution of the Big Lottery Fund more closely with the 5 key priorities and fifteen national outcomes of the Scottish Government and COSLA.


National Outcome 12. We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations.

Local Context Although Renfrewshire is an urban authority, there are local and country parks, pitches, play areas and maintained open spaces available across Renfrewshire for our citizens to utilise and enjoy. The appearance of the local area is important to our residents and the positive health and well-being benefits of living in an attractive, clean, pleasant and peaceful area can significantly enhance the quality of life experienced by them. Increased environmental enforcement activities are also being carried out in our local areas with anti social noise nuisance activities and the introduction of an environmental warden service to actively enforce legislation and to improve the environment across Renfrewshire. Air quality monitoring activities are also carried out and air quality management areas identified with action plans for improvement. We also aim to preserve the natural environment and a joint biodiversity action plan has been developed for Renfrewshire, in conjunction with neighbouring local authorities in Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire, which aims to protect and enhance species and habitats throughout the area. Implementation of the Paisley Town Centre Action Plan and investment in street washing equipment has contributed to the continued improvement in our street cleanliness index monitoring score (70 in 2006/2007 from a score of 68 in 2005/2006). Further investment in service delivery improvements will be implemented through the new Clean Renfrewshire litter campaign across Renfrewshire and the introduction of a pilot community caretaking scheme in a local area committee area ( Paisley South) with the emphasis on ensuring that the area is clean, tidy and litter free. As a legacy of its industrial heritage, Renfrewshire has a considerable endowment of historic buildings. A programme for the upgrading of historic public buildings and townscapes and applications for Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF) are proceeding in relation to the following:

• Penilee Pavilion (December 07) • Renfrew Town Hall (March 08) • PaisleyTown Centre (September 08).

In addition, and in conjunction with consultation currently being undertaken on the Creative Scotland Bill, Renfrewshire is undertaking action based upon its Paisley Tourism Strategy. These aims are embedded within the Paisley Tourism Centre Study: A Strategy for Regeneration and Transformation which identifies culture as a key asset in the regeneration of Paisley. Performance and exhibition programming at Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Museum will make a significant contribution to the regeneration strategy by promoting additional activities and larger-scale events which have popular appeal and the potential to attract visitors to Paisley. There are areas of contaminated land in Renfrewshire and remediation works on identified sites are being addressed through our contaminated land strategy. Environmental assessments of planning applications are continually reviewed and the progression of particular site developments, such as the former Royal Ordnance Factory site at Bishopton, regularly monitored. Across Renfrewshire, a total of 212.5 acres of land were the subject of planning applications in 2006 where a site investigation or other type of contaminated land report was required.


Renfrewshire Council is currently considering climate change strategies which will set out how to mitigate against climate change and how to adapt to the impact of global warming. Renfrewshire has experienced major flood events in 1994, 1999 and more recently December 2006. Flooding events in Renfrewshire are typically characterised by complex interactions between intense rainfall events, watercourses exceeding peak flow capacities, surface water run-off from developed areas, and a lack of capacity in the sewerage system and tidal influences of the Clyde. Since 1996, Renfrewshire Council has invested over £10 million in flood mitigation measures, which was supported by substantive grant aid from the Scottish Government. As a designated responsible authority under the Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003, the Council has sought to promote sustainable flood management solutions in partnership with SEPA and Scottish Water.



The number of sites managed to enhance biodiversity. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annually/Local Biodiversity Action Plan Annual Report.

7 sites actively managed to enhance biodiversity.

Increase in the number of managed sites.

Improve the state of Scotland’s Historic Buildings, monuments and environment. (National Indicator 34)

Scottish Government. 564 listed buildings, 30 buildings identified as at risk.

Reduction in number of Listed Buildings at Risk.


• Investment to improve Greenspace sites and enhance the green network. • Further service delivery improvements will be implemented through a new litter campaign and the

introduction of a new pilot community caretaking scheme in a local area committee area with the emphasis on ensuring that the area is clean, tidy and litter free.

• Increased environmental enforcement activities are also being carried out in our local areas with antisocial noise nuisance activities and introduction of an environmental warden service to actively enforce legislation and to improve the environment across Renfrewshire. Air quality management areas have been identified with an action plan for improvement.



Single Outcome Agreement Template National Outcome 13. We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity.

Local Context All Renfrewshire Education establishments recognise the importance of our national identity within the curriculum and promote a variety of opportunities to allow children and young people to celebrate Scottish language and literature through cultural events. These events are wholly inclusive and include the participation of children and young people from different ethnic backgrounds. In promoting our national identity, we are conscious of the potential for approaches which impact on the equalities agenda. In particular, we support anti-sectarian initiatives at local and national level and promote associated best practice across our establishments. We continue to support learning in the Gaelic medium and meet all requests for pupils in conjunction with Glasgow City Council. We consistently meet our targets for adult and family Gaelic learning opportunities within our service improvement planning process. The role of cultural events is identified within the Creative Scotland Bill. This emphasis on cultural inclusiveness is recognised within the Paisley Town Centre Study: A Strategy For Regeneration and Transformation which identifies culture as a key asset in the regeneration of Paisley. Renfrewshire libraries also operate an annual programme of cultural events, exhibitions and displays. The importance of sport in Scotland’s cultural identity offers an opportunity to promote and increase participation rates in sporting activity. Increasing entitlement and offering support to a wider group of individuals are also acknowledged within opportunities for physical activity and sports activities to support health and wellbeing. The Active Renfrewshire strategy provides the local strategic framework across the community planning partnership to encourage physical activity. Implementation will integrate plans for facilities, physical education, sports development, sports clubs and local initiatives to support active lifestyles. A wide range of local services impact on levels of physical activity. These include the public sector, private providers and voluntary organisations. A range of health improvement initiatives impact on physical activity and well being. These include:

• active schools; • health promoting schools; • community safety initiatives; • community regeneration; • paths for all; • mental health and well being projects; • Renfrewshire Health Improvement Network; • existing community based clubs and voluntary organisations; • Renfrewshire Environmental Trust; • Paisley Partnership Regeneration Company (PPRC); and • Renfrewshire Community Health Initiative. • Parks Strategy




Increased access to cultural, sporting and learning activities is underpinned by equality of opportunity for children, young people and adults.

Participation in cultural events will increase the self-confidence and self-esteem of vulnerable and groups of young people. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual/Local/ Step Up Programme. Annual/Local/Various (OSL DofE, School of Sport, Director’s Awards)

N/A ( New initiative, Big Lottery Fund Award 2008-11). Number of participants in annual awards ceremonies.

2010-11

326 sessions where young people take part in literacies work or in cultural work using a variety of arts forms (including drama, music creation, street-dance, visual arts). 64 events sharing and celebrating the achievements of young people.

Participation in cultural events will result in the reporting of a positive experience of the transition from secondary school into further training, education of employment through increased self-confidence and self-esteem. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual/Local/ Step Up Programme.

2007-08 70 young people in the most challenging core group 650 young people in the at risk group

290 sessions where 90 of Renfrewshire’s most vulnerable and 240 vulnerable young people from the “at risk” group take part in literacies work or in cultural work using a variety of arts forms (including drama, music creation, street-dance, visual arts).

N/A (New initiative, Big Lottery Fund Award 2008-11).

220 young people have a documentary record log cd, dvd, publication of their participation.

N/A (New initiative, Big Lottery Fund Award 2008-11).

220 young people complete self-assessment tool.

Participation in the Step Up Programme will extend the

Annual/ Local/ Level of Referrals of S1 pupils to

2008-09 projected

2010-11 target 15% reduction overall


menu of opportunities for vulnerable young people and will enhance the positive behaviour model to reduce exclusion levels (Renfrewshire Indicator).

extended support teams in secondary schools.

baseline 4464 young people

Participation in the Step Up Programme will extend the menu of opportunities for vulnerable young people and will enhance the positive behaviour model to reduce exclusion levels (Renfrewshire Indicator).

Annual/ Local/ Out of School Learning Programme Annual/Local/Renfrewshire School of Education through Sport.

2006-07 9,000 hours of cultural activities delivered. 2006-07 7,315 additional hours of voluntary work by young people

Delivery of 144 cultural participation sessions. 30 participants will achieve formal accreditation. 36 participants will take part in the Millennium Volunteer Scheme. 100% of participants (144) will achieve Intermediate Level 1 in the core skills of communicating, numeracy and ICT.

Extra curricular opportunities in sport provide new accreditation pathways for young people. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual/ Local/ CRF Monitoring.

2007/0890 pupils on target to achieve Sports Leader Award 1. 89 pupils on target to achieve Sports Leader Award 2.

2008-09

To be established by October 2008.


• Monitoring and implementation of the Active Renfrewshire Strategy. • Analysis of monitoring returns from primary, secondary and special schools for the Active Schools

programme in conjunction with Sportscotland. • Implementation and monitoring of the work of the Cultural Co-ordinating Team in conjunction with

the Scottish Arts Council. • Implementation of the Young People’s Positive and Active Lifestyles programme and related


monitoring ( Fairer Scotland Fund). • Implementation, monitoring and evaluation inputs from Renfrewshire Libraries Service

Performance Management System. • Developing partnerships and initiatives at local and national level to combat sectarianism. • Partnership with Glasgow City Council to access opportunities for children and young people

wishing to learn in the Gaelic medium. • Development of local opportunities for adults and families wishing to learn in the Gaelic medium

and access cultural opportunities. • Development and implementation of a cultural strategy for Renfrewshire. • Promotion of curricular opportunities in establishments to develop Scottish language and literature

and celebrate corresponding achievements. • Implementation of the Paisley Regeneration Strategy. • Implementation of the asset management strategy. • Participation in the Step Up Programme will support 144 vulnerable young people to be better

prepared for employment or further training/ education through participation in a programme of cultural participation, accreditation or volunteering.



National Outcome 14. We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production.

Increased awareness of the impact that our current consumption of resources has on the planet has heightened the focus on mitigating the damaging effects of global warming and climate change. The key factors in reducing the environmental impact of local and global consumption and production are waste, energy usage and travel. Sustainable waste management is a key priority in Renfrewshire. In April 2005, kerbside recycling collection schemes were introduced in Renfrewshire and waste recycling contracts were established with local waste management specialists to remove recyclable material. Based on these initiatives, the recycling rate for municipal waste increased from 16% in 2004/2005 to 24.5% in 2005/2006. With the improvement and upgrade of our civic amenity sites to household waste recycling centres and continued expansion of recycling services across Renfrewshire, in 2006/2007 a recycling rate of 28.2% was achieved with over 28,000 tonnes of waste recycled or composted from 100,497 tonnes of municipal waste collected. The remaining 72,134 tonnes was sent direct to landfill. In 2007/08 a recycling rate of 30.2% was achieved with over 29,442 tonnes of waste recycled or composted from 97,806 tonnes of municipal waste. The remaining 68,364 tonnes was sent to landfill. Waste management has an impact on the sustainability of our natural environment in terms of consumption of our natural resources and, through waste degradation, the release of greenhouse gases which also have an effect on climate change. A sustainable waste management strategy is currently being developed with neighbouring authorities and other partners to improve waste recycling volumes, reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Further expansion of the kerbside scheme to the remaining households in Renfrewshire and development of a future waste treatment facility are being progressed as part of the waste strategy with the aim of achieving challenging recycling targets and to comply with landfill diversion targets and allowances in order to minimise the risk of financial penalties. Energy usage is monitored in public buildings owned/managed by Renfrewshire Council and targets are also in place to reduce home energy consumption across our housing estate. Car ownership in Renfrewshire is lower than the Scottish Average. Around 39% of Renfrewshire households do not have access to a car. In consequence, there is potential for higher traffic growth than other comparable areas in Scotland and over the last 5 -6 years car ownership has risen by around 2 -3 % per year. It is important that this potential for growth is tacked through incentives to use alternatives such as walking, cycling and public transport. As public transport authority Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has a large role to play in this. Significantly, the roads experiencing the highest levels of traffic growth in Renfrewshire are the A737 and the M8 which are the responsibility of Transport Scotland. The Council Procurement Strategy has as one of its aims to ensure all procurement is undertaken with consideration for the environmental and social aspects of procurement. The inclusion of local businesses on our approved suppliers’ lists also helps to reduce delivery mileage of goods and services and helps to reduce our carbon footprint.




The environmental impact of energy consumption and travel is minimised.

Reduce overall ecological footprint. (National Indicator 32): % reduction in energy consumption in Council Housing (Renfrewshire Indicator) % reduction in energy consumption in Council premises. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Bi Annual figures – Home Energy Conservation Act monitoring Annual Annual/Local indicator/Head of Investment & Technical Services

4.07% 1.68%

Target for 2009/10 will be set in agreement with the Scottish Government Target for 2008/2010: 1.74% Target for 2009/2010: 1.74%

Local traffic growth is stabilised so that it does not exceed 0.5% per year (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual assessment of courdon count sites and key junction survey.

0.5% per annum traffic growth (1999 baseline)

0.5% per annum traffic growth on local roads until 2012

Stabilise journey runs (on specific routes) so that year on year journey runs correlate directly with traffic growth (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Bi Annual Multiple journey runs on prescribed routes

2006 (Measured average journey runs on 8 specific journeys)

Hold increase in average time to complete journey so that it correlates with traffic growth (i.e. if there is no traffic growth journey runs will remain the same or improve)

Increase the proportion of people walking to work within Renfrewshire (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual 11% (measured using travel diary questionnaire) (2006 base year)

13% by 2015

Proportion of municipal waste recycled (Renfrewshire indicator)

Quarterly/Dataflow returns/Renfrewshire Council/SEPA

28.2% Increase the proportion of municipal waste recycled to 40% by 2011

Increase the percentage of journeys under 2km in

Annual Travel Plan Survey and Public Service Panel

64% base year 2006

70% by 2015


length undertaken on foot (Renfrewshire Indicator)

The environmental impact of waste generation is reduced.

Tonnage of municipal waste collected per 1,000 population (Cosla Local Indicator 45)

Quarterly/Dataflow returns/RC/SEPA

591 tonnes 2010/11 580 tonnes

Tonnage of biodegradable municipal waste landfilled (Cosla Local Indicator 46)

Quarterly/Dataflow returns/Renfrewshire Council/SEPA

46,340 tonnes 43,160 by 2010

The proportion of road maintenance and reconstruction waste recycled (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual Survey 10% base year 2003/2004

75% by 2010


• SPT will contribute significantly to increased patronage on bus through the Renfrewshire/SPT single outcome agreement. Performance on journey to work mode will be considered through that partnership.

• Implementation of sustainable waste management strategy with neighbouring authorities and other

partners to increase the volume of waste recycled and reduce the volume of biodegradable waste sent direct to landfill.

• Further expansion of the kerbside recycling scheme to the remaining households in Renfrewshire

and development of a future waste treatment facility are being progressed as part of the waste strategy with the aim of achieving challenging recycling targets to comply with landfill diversion targets and allowances, thereby minimising the risk of financial penalties.

• Ensure that contractors can demonstrate their ability to achieve the local targets set for recycling

category A and B demolition materials and that they keep adequate records of recycled quantity and type.

• The work of Renfrewshire Environmental Trust will contribute to reducing consumption

• Reid Kerr College is committed within its Strategic Development Plan to operating within an environmentally focused context in support of the community which it serves


• Work with the Scottish Government to ensure sustainable long-term waste solutions are developed and maintained in the context of changes in European Union regulation.


National Outcome 15. Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs.

Local Context Renfrewshire Council was inspected during 2005/2006 by Audit Scotland as part of their Best Value Audit programme and received a positive inspection report for provision of services which are value for money and which focus on customers’ needs. Renfrewshire Council and its community planning partners have undertaken significant investment to improve the quality and responsiveness of services. Recent developments have included the development of a Renfrewshire website shared by partners, refurbishment of Renfrewshire Council Headquarters, including co-location of Renfrewshire Community Health Partnership management and the development of a Customer Service Centre. Recent research undertaken through the Renfrewshire Public Services Panel suggests that there is view amongst residents that services have improved. Satisfaction with the services provided by the Council overall has increased from 59% in December 2005 to 69% in 2006. The national Efficient Government Agenda incorporates a range of activity with the objective of delivering efficient and responsive public services. In June 2007, Renfrewshire Council published its Efficient Government Strategy. This reaffirms the Council’s commitment to the principles of Efficient Government and to identifying better and more cost effective ways of delivering services. Renfrewshire Council is also currently involved as an early adapter with the Glasgow Pathfinder project and with Inverclyde and East Renfrewshire in the 3S project, which will evaluate the services that we provide in order to ascertain where efficiencies and improvements can be made to benefit our customers and employers. Renfrewshire Council is committed to taking forward specific initiatives to improve services including introduction of PECOS e-procurement system, rollout of corporate purchasing cards to reduce invoice numbers, maximise use of e-tendering, the Scotland Excel project and further develop procurement skills across the council. Renfrewshire Council is the lead authority on the Scotland Excel project. The key focus of the Scotland Excel strategy is to:

• Deliver best value, collaborative contracts for the sector • Improve the level of best practice procurement capacity and capability by offering a comprehensive training and advisory service • Facilitate the transfer and development of best procurement practice through benchmarking where appropriate • Improve supplier relationship management and ongoing contract performance monitoring

The development of effective asset management arrangements is supported throughout the Council to ensure our asset base is being effectively managed. The need for local authorities to adopt robust self-assessment systems to monitor progress and performance and to drive improvement has been given particular credence by the Crerar Review. Robust self-assessment is seen within Renfrewshire Council as being key to improving the accountability of public services and in planning and delivering real improvements to services users. A number of self-assessment models are currently being considered by the Council, including the Public Sector Improvement Framework. NHS Boards are committed to delivering agreed improved efficiencies for first outpatient attendance DNA, non-routine inpatient average length of stay, review to new outpatient attendance ratio and day case rate by March 2011.




Our services are designed to meet the needs of all our residents and use resources efficiently and effectively

% stating customer service received from the Council was good or very good in last 12 months (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual / Renfrewshire Council / Public Services Panel

79% (December 2007)

Renfrewshire Council Finance and IT/Chief Executive’s currently developing new Customer Service key performance indicators and targets will be set at a later date

% complaints resolved within agreed timescales (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Quarterly/Renfrewshire Council

92.6% Actual 05/06 - 91.44% 06/07 - 89.8% 07/08 - 85.77% Targets 08/09 - 85% 09/10 - 94% 10/11 - 95%

Number of top quartile SPIs: Improvement in Audit Scotland profile rankings for the SPIs (1st to 8th)

Annual / Audit Scotland Annual / Audit Scotland

20 26%

Annual increase in number of SPI’s in top quartile. 27% 2007/08 28% 2008/09 29% 2009/10 30% 2010/11

Achievement of efficiency savings (Renfrewshire Council) (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Value of efficiency savings £6 million savings achieved 2006/2007

£6.9 million 2007/2008 £7.8 million 2008/2009

Achievement of procurement savings on “influenceable spend” across Renfrewshire Council (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Value of savings achieved Total influenceable spend is £109 million (2008)

2% target of savings on influenceable spend 2008-09 £2.2 million

Council Tenants to be surveyed annually on satisfaction with housing

Annual First Council Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Increase annually the percentage of tenants satisfied with the Council as a landlord


service. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

completed November 2007. 81% of tenants satisfied with Council as a landlord.

% of tenants that are within an area with a registered tenants organisation in operation (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual 80% 85 % -2007/08

The number of people waiting more than 6 weeks to be discharged from hospital into a more appropriate care setting will be reduced to zero by April 2008 (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual NHS HEAT Target/standard

7 people (Feb `08)

Delayed discharge over 6 weeks – 0 by April `08

The number of patients delayed in short-stay beds will be reduced to zero by April 2008 (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual NHS HEAT target 2 people (Feb `08)

Delayed discharges in short stay beds – 0 by April `08

By 2008/09, we will reduce the proportion of older people (aged 65+) who are admitted as an emergency inpatient two or more times in a single year by 20% compared with 2004/05 and reduce by 10%, emergency inpatients bed days for people aged 65 and over by 2008. (Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual NHS HEAT target 5,851 2006/07 (data for period is provisional)

Emergency re-admissions (aged 65+) rate per 100,000

Annual NHS HEAT target 16,080 Jan – Mar `07

(data is provisional)

Emergency admissions (aged 65+) days of stay in hospital (all acute specialities)


Council Develop and implement a new Enterprise Customer Service Strategy which will outline our

commitment to Customer Service over the coming years Provide the highest possible standards of Customer Service through the Customer Contact Centre


and the Customer Service Centre and extend the range of services provided Maximise the services delivered through all contact channels by implementation of a multi channel

business model Implement the Citizen Account across Renfrewshire to support ease of access to services

Culture of continuous improvement and customer service excellence to be fostered through

effective working across internal partnerships.

• Through the Scotland Excel project, deliver best value, collaborative contracts; improve the level of best practice procurement capacity and capability through a comprehensive training and advisory service; facilitate the transfer and development of best practice procurement practice through benchmarking; improve supplier relationship management and ongoing contract performance monitoring.

Implementation of Renfrewshire Council Scheme of Decentralisation in order to improve

engagement of local people in the planning, delivery and scrutiny of local services

Continued commitment of partners to the 3 Council Project, an agreement reached between Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde Council’s to undertake a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of each Council’s business process. The aim of the project is to identify:

o options to standardise and simplify business processes within each Council, opportunities for service re-design and improvement, including the potential for the development of shared services within and across Councils

• Increase the number of Council transactions carried out online from a base of 2126 (Quarter three 2007).

Further Education • Reid Kerr College will continue to develop through the implementation of sound governance,

planning leadership and effective management

Voluntary Sector • Implementation of Quality Assurance across the voluntary sector.

Health

NHS Boards to deliver by March 2011 agreed improved efficiencies for first outpatient attendance

DNA, non-routine inpatient average length of stay, review to new outpatient attendance ratio and day case rate.

Community Health partnership QIS clinical governance and risk management standards improving


Improvement in the quality of health care experience

Renfrewshire Community Health partnership Public Partnership Forum to monitor the development of good quality health services, particularly in the area of customer care

Ensure services in relation to palliative care and cancer work together effectively and continue to

be responsive with waiting times minimised

Continue to improve frontline services including wait times for access to physiotherapy, podiatry and dietetic services

Actively involve carers in planning and policy making processes and in individual assessments

Physical Disabilities and Long Term Illness - ensure frontline nursing and AHP services operate

within agreed waiting times

Delivery of Renfrew joint Social Work/Health Accommodation project

Help independent contractors make effective use of all health information technology developments in order to deliver better and more efficient care to residents within the Renfrewshire Community Health partnership area.


• Development of the Citizens Account • Continue to lead the way in providing support and guidance on the national performance

framework. • Implementation of the recommendations of the Crerar report.


8 Performance Management 8.2 The Renfrewshire Community Plan 2000-2010, revised through a Mid-Term Review in 2005-2006, contains a

set of 76 indicators through which Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership manages its performance. Renfrewshire Community Plan Management Group scrutinises performance being made against the targets. The next Annual Report is due to be submitted to this group in June 2008. Progress against the community planning indicators is reported to the public on an annual basis.

8.3 Renfrewshire Council operates a Service Improvement Planning process, which sets out how services are to

be improved over a three year period and which forms the basis of the Council’s performance management arrangements. Improvement actions contained within the service improvement plans are tracked through the Covalent system and monitored by the Corporate Management Team. The Service Improvement Plans are underpinned by the guiding principles and themes of the community plan. Service Plan guidance for the 2009-2012 Service Improvement Plans will be based on the Single Outcome Agreement and the Community Plan for 2008-2017.

8.4 In line with the published Guidance, Format and Indicators for the Single Outcome Agreement, there will be

nationally agreed arrangements for attributing and addressing the causes of non-delivery of local outcomes specified in the Single Outcome Agreement. Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership also recognises that there will be a pre-agreed process for resolving disputes and for securing arbitration between the Scottish Government, the Council and community planning partners.

9 Public Reporting 9.1 The Single Outcome Agreement will be reported to the Renfrewshire public and to the Scottish Government in

the context of community planning. Renfrewshire is developing a new Community Plan for the period 2008-2017. An annual community planning report will be prepared in June of each year from 2009, incorporating the annual report in relation to specific commitments made in the Single Outcome Agreement. The Community Plan and Single Outcome Agreement annual reports will be publicly available documents and will be presented to key stakeholders and members of the public for discussion at community planning conference events to be held in the autumn of each year.

9.2 The annual report on the Single Outcome Agreement and Community Plan will incorporate a critical

assessment of progress, changed circumstances and changes to risk assumptions that require to be addressed in the next year’s single outcome agreement.

9.3 Progress on the Community Plan and the Single Outcome Agreement will also be reported through

Renfrewshire Council’s public performance reporting arrangements, which includes a regular series of information in the Renfrewshire magazine (entitled “How Are We Doing”) distributed to all residents. Information will also be available on the Renfrewshire website, which is shared by partners.

9.4 At a sub-Renfrewshire level, progress on implementation of the Single Outcome Agreement will be reported,

along with community plan progress to the five Local Area Committees established within Renfrewshire from spring 2008. The area committees will meet at least quarterly and will both scrutinise the implementation of the community plan and the Single Outcome Agreement and also help to articulate at a community level how local activity will contribute to achievement of the fifteen national outcomes.


APPENDIX 1 Fairer Scotland Funding: Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership’s proposal for strategic investment as part of the Single Outcome Agreement 1 Introduction 1.1 Fairer Scotland Funding (FSF) replaces seven existing regeneration and anti-poverty

funding streams. The amount of Fairer Scotland Funding awarded by the Scottish Government to Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP), over three years is as follows;

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11

£7.043 million £6.348 million £5.654 million 1.2 This proposal outlines how Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership intends to

strategically invest Fairer Scotland Funding, as part of Renfrewshire’s Single Outcome Agreement, to;

• Improve employability, particularly for those furthest away from the labour market. • Improve the life chances of people experiencing poverty and multiple deprivation. • Regenerate our most disadvantaged communities.

1.3 This proposal outlines how Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership will link the

investment of Fairer Scotland Fund to the key national outcomes, indicators, and local outcomes as part of our Single Outcome Agreement. The proposal will link the high level priorities and principles which underpin the Fairer Scotland Fund to the key poverty, deprivation and inequality outcomes and indicators contained within the Single Outcome Agreement framework.

1.4 This proposal also contains information on how Renfrewshire’s Community Planning

Partnership intends to involve communities in the targeting and deployment of Fairer Scotland Fund and how we will report progress at a local level.

1.5 Appendix one illustrates the links between our high level priorities, the key ‘line of sight” national and local outcomes for Fairer Scotland Funding and an indicative allocation of Fairer Scotland funding resources. Appendix 2 provides detail on the relevant indicator, baseline position and targets in relation to the key national and local outcomes for Fairer Scotland Funding.

2 Strategic Priorities, National and Local Outcomes and Fairer Scotland Fund

Investment 2.1 Renfrewshire CPP has worked to develop a range of projects and services to tackle poverty

and deprivation in Renfrewshire. A three-year investment of £17,171,690 FSF has been agreed by the CPP’s Oversight Group. The following section describes the high level priorities for Renfrewshire that will be addressed through this funding.


3 Improving Employability, particularly for those furthest away from the labour market 3.1 Renfrewshire’s FSF portfolio is focussed on support to individuals to improve employability

and increase levels of income. Key to this is the Renfrewshire Workforce Plus programme, an investment of £1.9m per annum, which will match and complement the ESF/ERDF bid submitted by the Community Planning Partnership.

3.2 In total an investment of £6,087,152 FSF is planned over the three years 2008/09 –

2010/11 for this priority. This will be matched by £4,709,000 of European and other funding, dependent on the outcome of the CPP’s European bid.

4 Improving the life chances of individuals and groups experiencing poverty and

disadvantage. 4.1 Fairer Scotland Funding will allow Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership to provide

additional services for the most vulnerable residents. The key services that will be funded will include:

• support for carers, victims of violence/abuse and tenants • community health projects, • services for primary aged pupils with severe emotional behaviour disorder • financial inclusion support • legal advice

4.2 In total an investment of £3,571,155 FSF is planned over the three years 2008/09 – 2010/11 for this priority.

5 Regenerating the most disadvantaged communities 5.1 In addition to supporting individuals as described above, the CPP recognises that it is also

essential to improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. A range of services will therefore be provided with the aim of making Renfrewshire’s communities safer, stronger and more attractive. These include:

• an extensive Neighbourhood Warden service • campus police for schools • diversionary activities for young people • a graffiti removal service • support for community groups

5.2 In total an investment of £7,678,607 FSF is planned over the three years 2008/09 –

2010/11 for this priority 6 Development of a Fairer Scotland Fund Project Portfolio 6.1 Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership has considerable experience of investing

targeted resources to tackle poverty and deprivation. The Regeneration Outcome Agreement (ROA), Financial Inclusion Strategy, and Workforce Plus Employability Strategy have demonstrated Renfrewshire’s commitment to regenerating our most deprived communities, tackling poverty and financial exclusion and increasing employability.


6.2 Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership will build on these foundations to develop a strategic approach to the investment of Fairer Scotland funding in a project portfolio which will meet key national and local outcomes, and be complimentary to mainstream resources deployed by the CPP.

6.3 Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership has, since the summer of 2007, carried out

a strategic review of all seven of the funding streams which now constitute Fairer Scotland funding. These reviews were conducted to identify projects and services which were performing well and had the best strategic “fit” with the emerging direction of national and local priorities.

6.4 A second stage review of the existing project portfolio was undertaken by the Community

Planning Partnership to identify and remove duplication and overlap in the project portfolio. The outcome of this review was endorsed by the Community Planning Partnership Oversight Group in March 2008. The second stage review process has allowed us to free up Fairer Scotland Fund resources for new projects and services to tackle poverty and deprivation in Renfrewshire.

6.5 As detailed above, an indicative allocation of £17,171,690 has been agreed by the CPP’s

Oversight Group in March 2008. The proposed profile of expenditure over the three years is as follows.

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 FSF Allocation £7,043,000 £6,348,000 £5,654,000 2.5% Admin Fee £176,075 £158,700 £141,350 FSF Available for allocation £6,866,925 £6,189,300 £5,512,650 Project costs £5,861,716 £5,732,734 £5742464 Balance £1,005,209 £456,566 £-229,814

6.6 Renfrewshire’s FSF allocation tapers over the three year period with the initial allocation

based on the individual funds it will replace. As a result of the strategic review and rationalisation highlighted above, the balance available for new projects and services is unevenly allocated, with the majority in the 2008/09 financial year. An ability to carry the balance forward between financial years would therefore allow the CPP to plan and deliver services on a more strategic basis.

7 Analysis of Need; Deprivation and Poverty in Renfrewshire 7.1 The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006 (SIMD2006) provides key information about

the levels of relative deprivation in Renfrewshire, compared to the rest of Scotland. The SIMD 2006 also forms the basis for the allocation of Fairer Scotland Funding.

7.2 SIMD 2006 identifies Renfrewshire Council as the 8th most deprived local authority area in

Scotland. 26,321 people (15.4% of the population of Renfrewshire) live in the most deprived 15% data zones. Renfrewshire also had the most deprived data zone in Scotland in SIMD 2006, and three data zones within the top twenty most deprived data zones in Scotland. It is clear from this that Renfrewshire has concentrated areas of multiple deprivation.


7.3 The SIMD 2006 identified the two most significant domains of deprivation in Renfrewshire

as Income and Employment. The SIMD 2006 shows that there are 25,356 income deprived people living in Renfrewshire, from a total population of 169,590. The Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics area profile for Renfrewshire shows that (based on the most recent figures from 2005) 14.9% of the total population of Renfrewshire are income deprived, compared to 13.9% of the population of Scotland. 13.8% of the total Renfrewshire population are employment deprived, compared to 12.9% the population of Scotland.

8 Targeting Fairer Scotland Funding 8.1 The majority of services and projects within the Fairer Scotland Funded portfolio will be

provided on a Renfrewshire wide basis. It is our intention to ensure that those most in need of the services funded through Fairer Scotland Funding can access them. It is the intention of the Community Planning Partnership therefore to use the indicators of income deprivation domain, in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, as the basis of targeting Fairer Scotland Funding at individuals.

8.2 We will monitor and report on the use of Fairer Scotland fund at three different spatial

levels. We will monitor at a data zone level, as with the ROA, with a view to providing evidence of “accelerated impact” for the most deprived 15% data zone areas identified by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2006. We will also monitor and report at a Local Area Committee level, to ensure that local communities and elected members have a clear understanding of the impact of Fairer Scotland Funding in their area. Finally, we will monitor and report at a Local Authority level, as part of the implementation and reporting process for our Single Outcome Agreement.

9 Involving Communities 9.1 Through the implementation of the Regeneration Outcome Agreement (ROA), a range of

community involvement mechanisms have been developed. Community participants sit on all community planning groups, including the Appraisal and Oversight Group which has responsibility for agreeing and distributing Fairer Scotland Funding.

9.2 Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Service (RCVS), is the principle representative of the

voluntary sector in Renfrewshire, and as such is a key member of the Community Planning Partnership. RCVS is also represented on both the Appraisal and Oversight Group. Both community and voluntary sector participation in these key community planning groups will continue.

9.3 In addition Renfrewshire’s new Local Area Committees will be closely involved in informing

key local priorities and outcome. The Local Area Committees will also play a key role in reviewing the implementation and impact of Fairer Scotland funding in their area.

9.4 The five local area committees are constituted from the eleven multi-member wards within

Renfrewshire Council. The Local area committees, established on 1st April 2008 through the Council’s scheme of decentralisation are as follows;

• Renfrew and Gallowhill • Paisley North • Paisley South


• Johnstone and the villages • Houston, Crosslee, Linwood Riverside and Erskine

9.5 The formal membership of the local area committees consists of elected members, however there is wide spread participation from;

• Constituted community groups • Voluntary sector organisations • Tenants and residents associations • Community Councils • Housing Associations

9.6 In addition the Council’s community planning partners, in the first instance the Community

Health Partnership, Strathclyde Police and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, have attended to promote the coordination of public services at a local level. This approach will also assist in the interface between public sector agencies and the local communities. Other community planning partners will be invited to attend from time to time as appropriate.

9.7 The principal function of local area committees is to promote the wellbeing of the area and

ensure that services meet the needs of the residents of that area. Specifically local area committees are responsible for: • Promoting active Citizenship. • Advancing the well being of the area and its communities by shaping services around

the needs of residents. • Promoting enhanced co-ordination and scrutiny of public services at a local level. • Funding local projects and distributing grants from delegated local area committee

budgets. 9.8 Fairer Scotland Funding has been allocated to each of the five Local Area Committees, to

support community involvement and local activity which will contribute to Renfrewshire’s SOA.

9.9 We will also ensure that key equalities groups, including the various Black and Minority

Ethnic populations, disability groups, young people, older people, LGBT groups, are active participants in this process. Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership will ensure that all sections of the community are involved through our existing networks and contacts.

9.10 We are working with the West of Scotland Race Equality Council (WESREC) to develop

stronger links with our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. We held a “community voices in Renfrewshire” event in Paisley in June 2008 for the BME communities in Renfrewshire in order to develop and strengthen these communities role in the community planning process. It is our intention to build on this work, through the development of our new community plan


APPENDIX ONE – LINK BETWEEN HIGH LEVEL PRIORITIES, FSF PROJECTS AND ‘LINE OF SIGHT’ NATIONAL OUTCOMES/LOCAL INDICATORS

FSF HIGH LEVEL PRIORITY: IMPROVING EMPLOYABILITY

FSF Projects and services National Outcomes National Indicators and Targets

Local Outcomes Local Indicators

Childcare First Workforce Plus Programme Indicative FSF Allocation 2008/09 £2,132,964 2009/10 £1,977,094 2010/11 £1,977,094 Total £6,087,152

• We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

• Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors

• Decrease the proportion of

individuals living in poverty • Increase the proportion of

school leavers in positive sustained destinations

• Reduction in the number and proportion of people in receipt of unemployment related benefits and increase in the number and proportion of Renfrewshire residents in employment

• Our young people will enter into positive destinations on leaving school

• Our children will be well qualified and prepared for adult life.

• % of school leavers going into employment, education or training (CoSLA local indicator 2)

• Reducing the number of workless people claiming employment related benefits from August 2004 baseline (Renfrewshire Workforce Plus Target)

• Median gross weekly earnings for workforce based in the local authority area (CoSLA local indicator 4)

• Educational tariff scores for each quintile of S4 pupils (Renfrewshire target)


FSF HIGH LEVEL PRIORITY: IMPROVING THE LIFE CHANCES OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS EXPERIENCING POVERTY AND DISADVANTAGE



FI Awareness Officer - Housing FI Income Adviser - Mental Health FI Marketing and Publicity Campaign Renfrewshire-wide Credit Union Targeted Advice Project (includes CPC + EA) Paisley Law Centre Paisley Threads Renfrewshire Carers Volunteer Project Purchased Respite Care Women and Children First Health Directions Health Inequalities Developing services for primary aged pupils with SEBD Indicative FSF Allocation 2008/09 £1,154,996 2009/10 £1,204,139 20010/11 £1,212,020 Total £3,571,155

• We live longer, healthier lives. • We have improved the life

chances for children, young people and families at risk.

• We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society.

• Decrease the proportion of individuals living in poverty

• Reduced levels of deprivation in Renfrewshire

• Our residents have improved levels of health

• % of households where respondent or partner has a bank, building society or credit union account (CoSLA local indicator 8)

• Number of people experiencing multiple deprivation (CoSLA local indicator 7)

• Percentage of children living in households that are dependent on out of work benefits or child tax credit more that the family element (finalised award) (CoSLA local indicator 6)

• % of each household type with a net annual income of less than £10,000 per annum (CoSLA local indicator 3)

• Deaths per 100,000 population from coronary heart disease and all cancers (CoLSA local indicator 15)

• Pregnancies among under 16 years old per 1,000 relevant population (CoSLA local indicator 19)

• Alcohol related hospital admissions (CoSLA local indicator 26)


FSF HIGH LEVEL PRIORITY: REGENERATING THE MOST DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES



Community Action Programme Community Action Fund Young Peoples Positive and Active Lifestyles Youth Clubs Deliberate Fire Reduction Task Force Graffiti Project Neighbourhood Wardens Strathclyde Police - Campus Police Paisley Partnership Regeneration Company Indicative FSF Allocation 2008/09 £2,573,756 2009/10 £2,551,501 2010/11 £2,553,350 Total £7,678,607

• We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger.

• We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.

• Increase the percentage of adults who rate their neighbourhood as a good place to live

• Sustainable reduction in antisocial behaviour and violence in our communities is achieved

• Increased public participation in the planning and delivery of services

• %of adult residents stating their neighbourhoods are a “very good” or “fairly good” place to live” (CoSLA local indicator 31)

• Volume and rate of recorded crimes and offences per 10,000 population; Group 3, Group 4 (CoSLA local indicator 33)

• Percentage of respondents who agree that Renfrewshire is a safe place to live (Renfrewshire indicator)

• Number of accredited and non-accredited training course provided by Paisley Partnership Regeneration Company, and the number of residents participating in these courses


National Outcome

Local Outcome FSF High Level Priority

Relevant Indicator

Frequency/ Type/ Source

Baseline Local Targets and Timescales

2.we realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

Reduction in the number and proportion of people in receipt of unemployment related benefits and increase in the number and proportion of Renfrewshire residents in employment.

Improving employability- particularly for younger people.

Reducing the number of Workless people claiming employment related benefits from the August 2004 baseline. (Renfrewshire target in relation to Workforce Plus)

Quarterly-Workforce Plus Closing the Opportunity Gap

18,900 in August 2004. 14,400 by 2010 (23.81% reduction)


Reduction in the number and proportion of people in receipt of unemployment related benefits and increase in the number and proportion of Renfrewshire residents in employment.


Median gross weekly earning in £ for workforce based in local authority area. Source: 2007. (CoSLA Local Indicator 4)

Annual Survey of hours and earnings. (ASHE)

£364.50 ( May 2007) 5% growth in median earnings by 2010 – £382.70 weekly pay (gross)




Percentage of school leavers going into employment, education or training. (CoSLA local indicator 2)

Annual/ local/ Careers Scotland School Leavers destination

85% (2006/07) 91% (2009/10)

4. Our Young People are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

Our children will be well qualified and prepared for adult life.


Average educational tariff scores for the lowest attaining 20% of pupils in S4.(Renfrewshire Indicator)

Annual/SEEMIS/STAC

61 (2006/07) 66 (2009/10)


National Outcome


Relevant Indicator



6. We live longer healthier lives.


Improving the life chances of individuals and groups experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

Pregnancy rate (per1,000 population) in13-15 year olds (CoSLA Local Indicator 19)

ISD Health 7.2 per 1,000 population (2003/04)

Reduce by 20% the pregnancy rate to 6.8 (per1,000 population) in 2010.




Deaths per 100,000 population from coronary heart disease and all cancers (CoSLA Local Indicator 15)

ISD Health 303 people from cancer (2006) 123 people (2006) from coronary heart disease

Reduce number and deaths from CHD and all cancers by 20% between 1995 and 2010.




Alcohol related hospital admissions (Cosla Local Indicator 26)

Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics and ISD Health

703 per 100,000 (2005/06)

Reduce the number of hospital admissions

7. We have tackled the significant Inequalities in Scottish society.



Number of people experiencing multiple deprivation (CoSLA local Indicator 7)

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation(SIMD)

14.9%- 25,355 income deprived people (SIMD 2006)

13.9% - 23,715 income deprived people (SIMD 2009)



Regenerating the most disadvantaged communities.

Percentage of adult residents stating that their neighbourhoods are a very or fairly good place to live (CoSLA local indicator 31)

Scottish Household Survey (every two years)

90% (2005-06) 93% (2008-09)


National Outcome


Relevant Indicator






Percentage of children living in households that are dependent on out of work benefits or Child tax Credit more than the family element. (finalised award) (CoSLA local indicator 6)

HM Revenue and Customs (annual)

46% 0-19 year olds (2006-07)

44% (2009-10)




Percentage of each household type with a net annual income of less than £10,000 per annum. (CoSLA local indictor 3)

Scottish Household Survey (every two years)

Single adult 34% Small adult 15% Single parent 24% Small Family 3% Large Family 5% Large adult 10% Older Smaller 26% Single Pensioner 61%

Single adult 30.6% Small adult 13.5% Single parent 21.6% Small Family 2.7% Large Family 4.5% Large adult 9% Older Smaller 23.4% Single Pensioner 54.9% (10% decrease by 2008/09)




Percentage of households where the respondent or partner has a bank, building society account or credit union account.

Scottish Household Survey (every 2 years)

94% (2005-06) 97% (2008/09)

9. We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger.



Volume and rate of vandalism per 10,000 population. (CoSLA local Indicator 33- group 4)

Annual/ local/ Strathclyde Police

3842 (2006/07) Reduce number of reported vandalisms by 9% (from 3842 in 2006/07 to 3496 in 2010/11)


National Outcome


Relevant Indicator






Volume and rate of domestic housebreakings pre 10,000 population (CoSLA local Indicator 33 –group 3)

Scottish Government figures published at a local authority level on an annual basis; Crime statistics

728 (volume) 43 (rate per 10,000 population)

To be established




Percentage of respondents who agree that Renfrewshire is a safe place to live (Renfrewshire indicator)

Renfrewshire Public Services Panel (annual information)

34% Increase the percentage of people who agree that Renfrewshire is a safe place to live by 6%to 40%

11. We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.


Regenerating our most disadvantaged communities.

Number of accredited course provided by paisley partnership Regeneration Company Limited and residents participating in accredited training (Renfrewshire indicator)

PPRC Ltd. Records 18 courses 137 participants (2006/07)


11. We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.


Regenerating our most disadvantaged communities.

Number of non-accredited course provided by paisley partnership Regeneration Company Limited and residents participating in non-accredited training (Renfrewshire indicator)

PPRC Ltd. Records 18 courses 153 participants (2006/07)

18 course 108 participants

Documents

RENFREWSHIRE SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT …...2 I:\REGENERATION_STRATEGY\Single Outcome Agreement\Single Outcome Agreement 2008-2011 PA VERSION 10b.doc 2.4 Renfrewshire Council agreed