Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
Taking into account the amendment to the Motion referred to by the Executive Director at the start of the meeting, the following Notice of Motion Under Standing Order 14 was before the Council as a matter of urgency –
Argyll
and Bute Council deplores the announced closure of the Helensburgh branch of
the Royal Bank of Scotland which will leave Helensburgh and Lomond with only
one high street bank to serve the whole population and will have a seriously
detrimental effect on the area’s many small businesses and retail outlets.
and
a) Agrees
that the Leader of the Council should express the Council’s concerns to the bank Chief Executive -
and
b) Also
ask bank owner NatWest to reconsider their decision while at the same time
engaging with Cash Access UK and
other banking providers to explore the possibility of establishing a
banking hub in its Helensburgh premises as has been done in a number of other
Scottish towns.
Moved by Councillor
Fiona Howard, seconded by Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess.
Decision
The Council agreed the terms of the Motion and resolved accordingly.
(Reference: Notice of Motion by Councillor Fiona Howard, seconded by Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess, tabled)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a recommendation from the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee in relation to a review of the Byelaw prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in designated places in Argyll and Bute, which was due in 2024.
Decision
The Council agreed that no change to the Byelaw was required at this time in the knowledge that should there be any changes in circumstances, that a formal review could take place at any point before the next period of review, subject to adherence to the Scottish Government Guidelines and their consequent approval and confirmation.
(Reference: Extract of Minute of Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 18 October 2023, and report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 18 October 2023, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The following Notice
of Motion Under Standing Order 13 was before the Council for consideration:
Argyll and Bute Council
recognises the huge contribution made by our farmers, crofters, growers and
fishermen to our local economy, environment and wider rural communities.
Consequently, Argyll and Bute Council commits to maintaining and where possible
enhancing our working relationships with local arable, livestock, crofting,
dairy farmers and fishermen by:
(a) where
possible, ensuring that food and drinks provided at Council organised events
includes items sourced from local suppliers; to always include where possible
meat, dairy and fish produce, alongside arable produce;
(b) as
part of tackling the environmental priorities for Argyll and Bute Council; The
Council will consider ways to encourage residents, where possible, to shop
locally taking advantage of our Love Local marketing work, and taking advantage
of home-grown, affordable and nutritious produce, including meat, dairy, fish
and arable options. Thus reducing food miles to our tables and boosting the
local economy.
(c)
to continue to advocate to the
Scottish and UK Governments the importance of supporting Argyll and Bute’s Food
and Drink sector to our economy and way of life.
Moved by Councillor
Alastair Redman, seconded by Councillor Liz McCabe.
Amendment
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the huge
contribution made by our farmers, crofters, growers and fishers to our local
economy, environment and wider rural communities. Consequently, Argyll and Bute
Council commits to maintaining and where possible enhancing our working
relationships with our local growers, fishers, delis, independent shopkeepers
and traders by-
a) Where possible, ensuring that food and drinks
provided at Council organised events includes items sourced from local
suppliers.
b) As part of tackling the environmental priorities
for Argyll and Bute Council; The Council will consider ways to encourage
residents, where possible, to shop locally taking advantage of our Love Local
marketing work, farmers markets and craft fairs, taking advantage of
home-grown, affordable and nutritious produce, and encourage where possible the
retention of cash to help support our more remote and rural traders.
c) To continue to advocate to the Scottish and UK
Governments the importance of supporting Argyll and Bute’s Food and Drink
sector to our economy and way of life.
Moved by Councillor
Mark Irvine, seconded by Councillor Dougie McFadzean.
As the meeting was being held on a hybrid basis, the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows –
Motion Amendment
Councillor Corry Councillor Armour
Councillor A Hampsey Councillor Blair
Councillor D Hampsey Councillor Brown
Councillor McCabe Councillor Campbell-Sturgess
Councillor McNeilly Councillor Currie
Councillor Mulvaney Councillor Forrest
Councillor Penfold Councillor Green
Councillor Redman Councillor Hardie
Councillor Sinclair Councillor Howard
Councillor Vennard Councillor Hume
Councillor Wallace Councillor Irvine
Councillor Kain
Councillor Kelly
Councillor Kennedy
Councillor Kennedy-Boyle
Councillor Lynch
Councillor Martin
Councillor MacQuire
Councillor McFadzean
Councillor McKenzie
Councillor Moreland
Councillor Philand
Decision
The Amendment was carried by 22 votes to 11 votes and the Council resolved accordingly.
(Reference: Notice
of Motion Under Standing Order 13 by Councillor Alastair Redman, seconded by
Councillor Liz McCabe, submitted; and Amendment by Councillor Mark Irvine,
seconded by Councillor Dougie McFadzean, tabled)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a draft response to the Scottish Government’s consultation titled ‘Public Consultation for Island Connectivity plan’.
Decision
The Council approved the consultation response to be returned to Transport Scotland subject to –
1. amending the response to question 12 to read yes instead of no; and
2. strengthening the response around capacity and demand to note the difficulty around residents ability to book ferries at short notice due to block bookings for freight.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated March 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report summarising the rain event that caused significant travel disruption and damage during the weekend of 7 October 2023. The report also summarised the extent of works that had been carried out to repair the damage and considered what the next steps should be.
Decision
The Council noted the content of the submitted report.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated April 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report setting out two instances where the Council had allocated budget for capital works, and had experienced a price increase to the works. The report sought funding to be approved from the Capital Contract Increases Fund in relation to road works as a result of a landslip at Auchmeanach Farm, Claonaig and a Road Marking Machine.
Decision
The Council agreed –
1. to fund £706k from the Capital Contract Increases Fund to contribute to the landslip works at Claonaig;
2. to fund £28k from the Capital Contract Increases Fund to contribute towards the purchase of the Road Marking Machine; and
3. that delegated authority be granted for the use of the Capital Contract Increases Fund to the Council’s Chief Executive and two Executive Directors in consultation with the Leader, Depute Leaders and Leader of the largest Opposition Group.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated April 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report providing an update on the housing project being delivered by Colonsay Community Development Company at Scalasaig, Colonsay. The report confirmed the continuing high level of housing need and demand on Colonsay and the requirement for a multi-tenure approach to address the need and demand on the island.
Decision
The Council –
1. authorised a grant to Colonsay Community Development Company of £100,000 to enable the successful delivery of the multi-tenure housing development at Scalasaig, Colonsay subject to match funding approval from Highland and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Government; and
2. delegated to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, in consultation with the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support, the terms and conditions to be attached to any grant as a consequence of the submitted report.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated April 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report providing an update on progress in relation to housing on the island of Ulva since the community buy out of the island by the North West Community Woodland Company in 2018. The report requested a Strategic Housing Fund grant to upgrade the water and sewerage infrastructure to enable the capacity to deliver more affordable homes on the island.
Decision
The Council –
1. approved a grant of up to £80,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund to upgrade the water and sewerage infrastructure on the island of Ulva by constructing a new water treatment shed to facilitate the development of additional affordable houses; and
2. delegated to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, in consultation with the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support, the terms and conditions to be attached to any grant required as a consequence of the submitted report.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 25 April 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report which sought approval of the Development Plan Scheme (DPS) in relation to proposed Local Development Plan 3, including the associated Participation Statement and governance arrangements; and which sought authority to publish the approved Development Plan Scheme and submit it to Scottish Ministers.
Decision
The Council –
1. noted the content of the submitted report;
2. approved the proposed governance arrangements; and
3. approved the Development Plan Scheme attached at Appendix A to the submitted report for publication and submission to Scottish Ministers.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 25 April 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report providing a high level overview of the content of the Scottish Government’s Addressing Depopulation Action Plan.
Decision
The Council –
1. noted the publication of the Scottish Government’s Depopulation Action Plan and its content; and
2. approved that the Council continue to engage with the Scottish Government to focus on delivering further investment in communities facing depopulation with an increased focus on the key issues of affordable housing, digital and transport connectivity together with employment opportunity.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated February 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report that sought approval of the projects recommended for funding from the Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant Fund.
Decision
The Council agreed that –
1. the recommended projects in paragraph 4.2 of the submitted report were taken forward to be offered a grant at the level of funding set out;
2. the remaining small surplus should be held to address any shortfalls in project budgets as they progress; and
3. delegated authority be given to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, in consultation with the Leader and Depute Leaders in regard to any necessary future changes required between specific allocations subject to not exceeding the budget available.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 25 March 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report advising that since the announcement by the UK Government in relation to The Levelling Up Partnership, relatively little information had been provided on the process of the fund or how the fund would operate. The report advised that there was up to £20M capital funding that would be available in 2025/26.
Decision
The Council –
1. noted the Levelling Up Partnership process as it was currently understood; and
2. noted the ongoing work and engagement with UK Government officials, and agreed to refer consideration of the prioritisation of the projects as identified within Table 1 within the submitted report to the Policy and Resources Committee at their next meeting.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated March 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Council’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) to deliver a new Campus on Mull. The report followed on from previous updates to the Policy and Resources Committee on 15 February 2024 and the Council on 22 February 2024.
Decision
The Council –
1.
noted
the capital and revenue implications of the LEIP / Mull Campus project which
were of a strategic financial nature;
2.
considered
the project to be affordable at this time, and agreed that up to £5m from the
previously earmarked LEIP funding be used to commence the Business Case,
undertake engagement exercises, commence the site selection process and
establish governance arrangements; with updates being brought back to Members
at appropriate gateway points;
3.
noted
the information provided in regard to the Economic, Community & Educational
implications relative to the proposed Mull Campus as outlined in the bid and
previous reports and that these would be considered further once the project
proceeded to a full business case; and
4.
noted
that capital and revenue budget provision would require to be built into future
budget estimates and approved as part of budget setting process.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services and Education; and Executive Director with responsibility for Finance / Section 95 Officer dated 16 April 2024, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Director of Public Health and Policy presented the Council with the Annual Report of the Director of Public Health for 2023. The theme of the report was medication and public health.
Decision
The Council-
1. noted the Director of Public Health Annual Report; and
2. supported the recommendations as laid out within the submitted report.
(Reference: Report by Director of Public Health and Policy dated 25 April 2024 and Director of Public Health Annual Report for 2023, submitted)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Council gave
consideration to a report inviting appointments to vacant positions as a result
of the decision taken at the Special meeting of the Council held on 4 April
2024.
Motion
The Motion moved by
the Administration is attached at Appendix 1 to this Minute.
Moved by Councillor
Jim Lynch, seconded by Councillor Audrey Forrest.
Amendment
To accept the Motion
by Councillor Jim Lynch, seconded by Councillor Audrey Forrest subject to
amending 7(c) and 7(k) as follows -
In relation to 7(c)
Area Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs -
Table 7C |
||
Area
Committee |
Chair |
Vice-Chair |
Bute
and Cowal |
Cllr
Liz McCabe |
Cllr
Yvonne McNeilly |
Helensburgh
and Lomond |
Cllr
Gemma Penfold |
Cllr
Maurice Corry |
Mid
Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands |
Cllr
Alastair Redman |
Cllr
Garret Corner |
Oban,
Lorn and the Isles |
Cllr
Amanda Hampsey |
Cllr
Andrew Vennard |
In relation to 7(k)
to nominate Councillor Maurice Corry as Armed Forces Champion.
Moved by Councillor Gary
Mulvaney, seconded by Councillor Yvonne McNeilly.
The Leader of the largest
Opposition Group advised that their nominations for Members to sit on Council
Committees and other bodies would be confirmed to the Leader of the Council and
to the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support.
As the meeting was
being held on a hybrid basis, the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll
and Members voted as follows –
Motion Amendment No Vote
Cllr Armour Cllr Corner Cllr MacPherson
Cllr Blair Cllr Corry
Cllr Brown Cllr A Hampsey
Cllr
Campbell-Sturgess Cllr D Hampsey
Cllr Currie Cllr McCabe
Cllr Forrest Cllr McNeilly
Cllr Green Cllr Mulvaney
Cllr Hardie Cllr Penfold
Cllr Howard Cllr Redman
Cllr Hume Cllr Vennard
Cllr Irvine Cllr Wallace
Cllr Kain
Cllr Kelly
Cllr Kennedy
Cllr Kennedy-Boyle
Cllr Lynch
Cllr Martin
Cllr MacQuire
Cllr McFadzean
Cllr McKenzie
Cllr Moreland
Cllr Paterson
Cllr Philand
Cllr Sinclair
Decision
The Motion was
carried by 24 votes to 11 votes, with one no vote, and the Council resolved
accordingly. Full detail of all appointments are noted below (Opposition
nominations are in italics) –
7(a) - Policy
Leads and Depute Policy Leads
Portfolio |
Policy Lead |
Depute
Policy Lead |
Economic
Development, Islands and Rural Communities, Housing |
Cllr
Robin Currie |
Cllr
Jim Lynch |
Finance
and Commercial Services |
Cllr
Ross Moreland |
Cllr
Jim Lynch |
Planning
and Regulatory Services |
Cllr
Kieron Green |
Cllr
Gordon Blair |
Care
Services |
Cllr
Dougie McFadzean |
Cllr
Kieron Green |
Roads,
Transport and Amenity Services |
Cllr
John Armour |
Cllr
Willie Hume |
Climate
Change, Renewables and Net Zero |
Cllr
Luna Martin |
Cllr
Reeni Kennedy-Boyle |
Education |
Cllr
Audrey Forrest |
Cllr
Fiona Howard |
Business
Development |
Cllr
Math Campbell-Sturgess |
Cllr
Jan Brown |
Community
Planning and Corporate Services |
Cllr
Mark Irvine |
Cllr
Iain Shonny Paterson |
7(b) -
Appointments to Committees
Policy and Resources Committee |
Community Services Committee |
Environment, Development and
Infrastructure Committee |
Planning, Protective Services and
Licensing Committee |
Cllr John Armour |
Cllr Gordon Blair |
Cllr John Armour
(Chair) |
Cllr John Armour |
Cllr Gordon Blair |
Cllr Jan Brown |
Cllr Robin Currie
(Vice Chair) |
Cllr Gordon Blair
(Vice Chair) |
Cllr Robin Currie |
Cllr Fiona Howard |
Cllr Graham
Hardie |
Cllr Jan Brown |
Cllr Audrey
Forrest (Vice Chair) |
Cllr Audrey
Forrest (Chair) |
Cllr Willie Hume |
Cllr Audrey
Forrest |
Cllr Kieron Green |
Cllr Graham
Hardie |
Cllr Jim Lynch |
Cllr Kieron Green
(Chair) |
Cllr Math
Campbell-Sturgess |
Cllr Paul Donald
Kennedy |
Cllr Ian MacQuire |
Cllr Fiona Howard |
Cllr Mark Irvine |
Cllr Dougie
McFadzean (Vice Chair) |
Cllr Luna Martin |
Cllr Graham
Hardie |
Cllr Reeni
Kennedy-Boyle |
Cllr Julie
McKenzie |
Cllr Ross
Moreland |
Cllr Mark Irvine |
Cllr Jim Lynch
(Chair) |
Cllr Iain Shonny
Paterson |
Cllr William
Sinclair |
Cllr Andrew Kain |
Cllr Ross
Moreland |
Cllr Dougie
Philand |
Cllr Andrew Kain |
Cllr Paul Donald
Kennedy |
Cllr Dougie
McFadzean |
Cllr Jennifer
Kelly |
Cllr Tommy
Macpherson |
Cllr Dougie
Philand |
Cllr Dougie
Philand |
Cllr Yvonne McNeilly |
Cllr Gary Mulvaney |
Cllr Liz McCabe |
Cllr Gary Mulvaney |
Cllr Amanda Hampsey |
Cllr Alastair
Redman |
Cllr Peter Wallace |
Cllr Yvonne
McNeilly |
Cllr Gemma Penfold |
Cllr Liz McCabe |
Cllr Amanda Hampsey |
Cllr Amanda Hampsey |
Cllr Maurice Corry |
Cllr Peter Wallace |
Cllr Daniel Hampsey |
Cllr Liz McCabe |
Cllr Daniel Hampsey |
Cllr Andrew Vennard |
|
Audit and Scrutiny Committee |
Argyll and Bute Harbour Board |
Argyll Islands Sounding Board |
|
Cllr Graham
Hardie |
Cllr Fiona Howard
|
Cllr Robin Currie
(Vice Chair) |
|
Cllr Reeni
Kennedy Boyle |
Cllr John Armour
(Vice Chair) |
Cllr Kieron Green |
|
Cllr Fiona Howard
|
Cllr Ross
Moreland (Chair) |
Cllr Reeni
Kennedy Boyle |
|
Cllr Gary Mulvaney
(Vice Chair) |
Cllr Gordon Blair |
Cllr Jim Lynch
(Chair) |
|
Cllr Andrew Vennard |
Cllr Dougie
McFadzean |
Cllr Dougie
McFadzean |
|
Cllr Daniel Hampsey |
Cllr Liz McCabe |
Cllr Julie
McKenzie |
|
|
Cllr Maurice Corry |
Cllr Willie Hume |
|
|
Cllr Andrew Vennard |
Cllr Liz McCabe |
|
|
|
Cllr Peter Wallace |
|
|
|
Cllr Alastair
Redman |
|
7 (c) –
Appointment of Area Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
Area
Committee |
Chair |
Vice-Chair |
Bute
and Cowal |
Cllr
Gordon Blair |
Cllr
Reeni Kennedy Boyle |
Helensburgh
and Lomond |
Cllr
Mark Irvine |
Cllr
Fiona Howard |
Mid
Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands |
Cllr
John Armour |
Cllr
Dougie McFadzean |
Oban,
Lorn and the Isles |
Cllr
Julie McKenzie |
Cllr
Andrew Kain |
7(d) -
Appointments to Statutory Boards and Joint Committees
Organisation |
Representative
|
Substitute
(where appropriate) |
Scotland
Excel |
Cllr
Reeni Kennedy Boyle |
Cllr
William Sinclair |
Dunbartonshire
and Argyll and Bute Valuation Joint Board |
Cllr
Mark Irvine Cllr
Ian MacQuire Cllr
Dougie McFadzean Cllr
Gordon Blair Cllr Peter Wallace |
Cllr
Math Campbell-Sturgess Cllr Andrew Vennard 3
Vacancies |
HITRANS
(Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership) |
Cllr
John Armour |
Cllr
Gordon Blair |
Strathclyde
Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee |
Cllr
Iain Shonny Paterson |
Cllr Maurice Corry |
Strathclyde
Partnership for Transport and Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority |
Cllr
Gordon Blair |
Cllr
Iain Shonny Paterson |
West
of Scotland European Forum |
Cllr
Gordon Blair |
Cllr
Mark Irvine |
Argyll
and Bute Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board |
Cllr
Kieron Green Cllr
Dougie McFadzean Cllr
Ross Moreland Cllr Gary Mulvaney |
|
7(e) -
Appointments of the Licensing Board
Argyll and
Bute Licensing Board |
|
Cllr
Jan Brown |
Cllr
Audrey Forrest |
Cllr
Kieron Green |
Cllr
Graham Hardie |
Cllr
Mark Irvine |
Cllr
Paul Donald Kennedy |
Cllr
Dougie Philand |
Cllr Liz McCabe |
Cllr Amanda Hampsey |
1
Vacancy |
7(f) –
Appointments to COSLA
COSLA Convention
Cllr Jim Lynch
Cllr Fiona Howard
Cllr Daniel
Hampsey
COSLA Leaders
Cllr Jim Lynch
COSLA’s Policy
Boards:
a) Environment
and Economy Board – Cllr Kieron Green
b) Health
and Social Care Board – Cllr Dougie McFadzean
c) Community
Wellbeing Board – Cllr Robin Currie
d) Children
and Young People Board – Cllr Audrey Forrest
COSLA Scottish
Joint Council for Local Government Employees
Cllr Robin Currie
7(g) -
Appointments to Outside Bodies
Organisation
|
Representative/s |
Substitute/s
as appropriate |
Age
Scotland Older People’s Champion |
Cllr
Fiona Howard |
|
Trustee
to the Blindcraft Trust Fund |
Cllr
Graham Hardie |
|
University
of the Highlands and Islands Foundation Committee |
Cllr
Audrey Forrest |
|
SOILLSE
– National Network for Gaelic Research Consultative Committee |
Cllr
Robin Currie |
|
Ionad
Chaluim Chille Ile (Islay Gaelic Centre) |
Cllr
Robin Currie |
|
PA23BID |
1
Vacancy |
|
Isle
of Bute BID Board |
Cllr
Reeni Kennedy Boyle |
|
Nadair
Trust (Scottish Natural Heritage) |
Cllr
Kieron Green |
|
Argyll
and Bute Local Biodiversity Partnership |
Cllr
Fiona Howard |
|
Argyll,
Lomond and the Isles Energy Agency (ALIEnergy) Management Board |
Cllr
Mark Irvine Cllr
Dougie McFadzean |
|
Argyll
and Bute Renewables Alliance (ABRA) |
Cllr
Robin Currie |
|
Argyll
and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust |
Cllr
Luna Martin |
Cllr
Iain Shonny Paterson |
KIMO
(Kommuners International Kiljorganisation) |
Cllr
Luna Martin |
|
Scottish
Councils Committee on Radioactive Substances |
Cllr
Math Campbell Sturgess |
|
West
of Scotland Archaeology Service Joint Committee |
Cllr
Jan Brown |
|
Clyde
Marine Planning Partnership |
Cllr
Kieron Green |
|
Clyde
and Lomond Local Plan Flood District |
Cllr
Reeni Kennedy Boyle |
|
Highland
and Argyll Local Plan Flood District |
Cllr
Jim Lynch |
|
Argyll
and Bute Care and Repair Agency |
Cllr
Dougie McFadzean Cllr
Graham Hardie |
|
Fyne
Homes Management Committee |
Cllr Peter Wallace |
|
Argyll
Community Housing Association |
Cllr
William Sinclair Cllr
Jan Brown |
|
Argyll
and Bute Area Support Team |
Cllr
Julie McKenzie |
|
Argyll
and Bute Culture and Heritage Assembly (CHARTS) |
Cllr
Luna Martin |
|
Live
Argyll Board |
Cllr
William Sinclair Cllr
Fiona Howard Cllr Maurice Corry |
|
Convention
of the Highlands and Islands |
Cllr
Jim Lynch |
|
Scottish
Islands Federation |
Cllr
Dougie McFadzean |
|
Islands
Strategic Group |
Cllr
Jim Lynch |
|
Scottish
Government Forum Against Poverty |
Cllr
Graham Hardie |
|
Association
for Public Service Excellence (APSE) |
Cllr
Gordon Blair |
|
A83
Taskforce |
Cllr
John Armour Cllr
Robin Currie Cllr
Jim Lynch Cllr
Jennifer Kelly Cllr Maurice Corry |
|
Clyde,
Kintyre and the Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group |
Cllr
John Armour Cllr
Dougie McFadzean Cllr
Robin Currie Cllr Liz McCabe |
|
Argyll,
Lochaber, Skye and Small Isles Ferry Stakeholder Group |
Cllr
Willie Hume Cllr
Julie McKenzie 1
Vacancy |
|
Northern
Roads Collaboration |
Cllr
John Armour Cllr
Willie Hume |
|
Trustee
to the Scottish National War Memorial |
Cllr
Tommy Macpherson |
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7(h) –
Appointments to Area Committee Outside Bodies
Organisation
|
Representative/s |
Bute
and Cowal Area Community Planning Group |
Cllr
Gordon Blair Cllr
Ross Moreland Cllr Peter Wallace |
Helensburgh
and Lomond Area Community Planning Group |
Cllr
Mark Irvine Cllr
Fiona Howard Cllr Gemma Penfold |
Mid
Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group |
Cllr
John Armour Cllr
Dougie McFadzean Cllr Garret Corner |
Oban,
Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group |
Cllr
Julie McKenzie Cllr
Kieron Green Cllr A Hampsey |
* All other Area
Committee Outside Bodies appointments deferred to the next appropriate meeting
of each Area Committee
7(i) –
Appointments to Employee Joint Consultative Committee
·
Leader of the Council – Cllr Jim Lynch
·
8 Policy Lead Councillors – Cllrs Armour, Currie, Forrest, Green,
Irvine, McFadzean, Martin and Moreland
·
Leader of Opposition Group – Cllr Gary Mulvaney
7(j) –
Appointments to Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers
·
Policy Lead for Education – Cllr Audrey Forrest
·
Depute Policy Lead for Education – Cllr Fiona Howard
·
Policy Lead with responsibility for HR – Cllr Mark Irvine
7(k) –
Appointments to other positions
i)
Armed Forces Champion – Cllr William Sinclair
ii)
Bute and Cowal Children’s Champion – Cllr Audrey Forrest
iii)
Helensburgh and Lomond Children’s Champion – Cllr Graham Hardie
iv)
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Children’s Champion – Cllr Dougie
McFadzean
v)
Oban, Lorn and the Isles Children’s Champion – 1 Vacancy
vi)
Representatives on the Community Planning Partnership Management
Committee – Cllr Jim Lynch, Leader of the Council and Cllr Mark Irvine, Policy
Lead for Community Planning
vii)
Representatives on Oban Common Good Fund – Cllr Jim Lynch, Cllr Julie
McKenzie, Cllr Kieron Green, Cllr Amanda Hampsey
7(l) – Councillors Remuneration
i)
Noted that remuneration for the Provost and Leader, as set out by the
Local Government (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2024,
would be
·
Provost/Civic Head - £32,024
·
Leader of the Council - £42,698
ii)
Agreed that the annual remuneration for a Policy Lead Councillor and
Area Committee Chair be set at £32,023 and £25,547 respectively in line with
the approach taken in previous Council terms, and noted that, in the event that
the same member holds more than one of these positions, that member would
receive the higher amount only in respect of the relevant position;
iii)
Agreed that any future annual percentage increase in Policy Lead
Councillor or Area Committee Chair remuneration shall be the same as that
determined by regulations for the basic allowances;
iv)
Proposed that a salary of £25,547 be provided to the Leader of the
largest Opposition Group.
(Reference: Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support
dated 9 April 2024, submitted and Motion by Councillor Jim Lynch, seconded by
Councillor Audrey Forrest, tabled)
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee held on 21 March 2024 were noted.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the meeting of the Community Services Committee held on 7 March 2024 were noted.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the Special meeting of Argyll and Bute Council held on 15 April 2024 were approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the Special meeting of Argyll and Bute Council held on 4 April 2024 were approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the meeting of Argyll and Bute Council held on 22 February 2024 were approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Minutes of the Special meeting of Argyll and Bute Council held on 25 March 2024 were approved as a correct record.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Provost invited nominations for the position of Depute Leader.
Decision
The Council agreed to appoint Councillor Audrey Forrest and Councillor Robin Currie to the positions of Depute Leaders of the Council.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
Councillor Maurice Corry declared a non-financial interest in item 12 of the agenda (UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant Fund – Allocation of Funding) due to his role as Chair of one of the organisations recommended to receive funding within the submitted report. He advised that he would leave the room and take no part in the consideration of this item of business.
Councillor Audrey Forrest noted that in relation to item 12 of the agenda (UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Vibrant and Living Spaces Grant Fund – Allocation of Funding) that she had been a Council appointed Director of the Dunoon Community Development Trust and as this had been a Council appointment which had now ceased, she would remain in the room during the consideration of this item of business.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
The Provost invited nominations for the position of Depute Provost.
Decision
The Council agreed to appoint Councillor Jan Brown to the position of Depute Provost of the Council.
Decision Maker: Argyll and Bute Council
Made at meeting: 25/04/2024 - Argyll and Bute Council
Decision published: 01/05/2024
Effective from: 25/04/2024
Decision:
There were no apologies for absence intimated.