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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were intimated from Councillors Kelly and McCuish. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: Councillor Jim Findlay declared a non-financial interest in
the Fyne Homes Appointment at Item 11 of the Agenda (Political Management
Arrangements) due to his wife’s position on the Fyne Homes Board. He advised
that he would leave the meeting and take no part in the consideration of this
element of the agenda item. |
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Argyll and Bute Council of 24 June 2021 Minutes: The
Minutes of the meeting of Argyll and Bute Council held on 24 June 2021 were
approved as a correct record. |
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MINUTES OF COMMITTEES |
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Policy and Resources Committee of 12 August 2021 PDF 225 KB Minutes: The
Minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee held on 12 August 2021 were
noted. Arising
under Item 4 (Financial Reports Pack), the Council approved:
I.
Increase the investment limit for term deposits with UK
banks from £15m to £20m.
II.
Increase the investment limit for terms deposits with all
other banks from £10m to £15m.
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Community Services Committee of 25 August 2021 PDF 231 KB Minutes: The
Minute of the Community Services Committee held on 25 August 2021 were noted. |
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Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee of 2 September 2021 PDF 211 KB Minutes: The
Minute of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee of 2
September 2021 were noted. |
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Report by Leader of the Council Minutes: The
Council gave consideration to a report outlining the Council Leader’s activity
during the period from 24 June to 10 September 2021. The report also included
updates in relation to the Policy Lead portfolio. Decision The
Council noted –
(Ref:
Report by Leader of the Council dated 14 September 2021, submitted) |
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POLICY LEADS REPORT PDF 635 KB Report by Policy Leads Minutes: The
Council gave consideration to a report providing an update on the key areas of
activity for each Policy Lead Councillor since the last update provided to the
Council at the meeting held on 24 June 2021. Councillor Green provided an
update to his report on the autism strategy. Decision The
Council noted the contents of the report. (Ref:
Report by Policy Lead Councillors dated 21 September 2021, submitted) |
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CHIEF SOCIAL WORK OFFICER |
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Chief Social Work Officer Annual Report 2020/21 PDF 116 KB Report by Chief Officer, Health and Social Care Partnership Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council considered a report which presented the Argyll and Bute Chief Social
Work Officer report for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 which provided
an oversight and accountability within the local authority for all social work
and social care services delegated to the Integrated Joint Board. Decision The
Council –
(Ref:
Report by Chief Social Work Officer dated 30 September 2021, submitted) |
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Appointment of Chief Social Work Officer PDF 189 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Council considered a report which updated on the appointment of David Gibson,
Head of Children, Families and Justice to the statutory role of Chief Social
Work Officer (CSWO). Decision The
Council noted the appointment of David Gibson, Head of Children, Families and
Justice to the statutory role of Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) with effect
from 14 September 2021. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 7 September
2021, submitted) |
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REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PDF 243 KB Report by Chief Executive Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council considered a report which set out the primary findings of a review of
Performance Management and recommendations to simplify our existing performance
management framework, empower Members to scrutinise performance, shape policy
and ultimately improve outcomes. Decision The
Council – a)
Agreed a proposal suite of
Corporate Outcome indicators (as set out in appendix 1) to be reported to
Strategic Committees as set out in paragraph 4.10 and remove Business Outcomes. b)
Agree to pilot a more immersive
method of assessment of performance. c)
Agree Members’ review priorities
within the Local Government Benchmarking Framework. d)
Noted that the changes will take
effect for financial year 2022-2023 with a review to come back to a future
meeting of the Council. (Ref:
Report by Chief Executive dated 31 September 2021, submitted) |
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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS - A NATIONAL CARE SERVICE FOR SCOTLAND / COVID RECOVERY PDF 368 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Council considered a report which provided Members with an awareness of two
consultations which have been recently launched with the Scottish Government. Decision The
Council –
(Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 10 September
2021, submitted) |
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BEST PRACTICE REVIEW OF POLITICAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS PDF 202 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Council considered a report which invited Members to consider future local
democratic and governance arrangements for the Council and whether they wished
to make any recommendations to a new Council in this regard. Decision The
Council –
(Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 27 August
2021, submitted) Councillor
Jim Findlay, having declared an interest in regard to the appointment to the
Fyne Homes Board, left the meeting and took no part in the consideration of
that item of business. |
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POLITICAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS PDF 350 KB
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Council considered a report which updated Members of the current political
composition of the Council and invited Members to nominate representatives to
the Fyne Homes Board, Area Support Team and the Community Services Committee. Motion Nominate
Councillor McCabe to be the representative to the Fyne Homes Board. Moved
by Councillor Currie, seconded by Councillor Mulvaney. Amendment Nominate
Councillor Armour to be the representative to the Fyne Homes Board. Moved
by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Trail. As the meeting was being held on a virtual basis
the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows
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Decision The
Motion was carried by 19 votes to 14 and became the finding of the Council. Motion
Moved
by Councillor Currie, seconded by Councillor Mulvaney. Amendment
Moved
by Councillor Lynch, seconded by Councillor Trail. As the meeting was being held on a virtual basis
the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows
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Decision The
Motion was carried by 19 votes to 15 and became the finding of the Council. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 27 August
2021, submitted) |
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PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE SCHEME OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS PDF 290 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council considered a report which sought agreement to amending the existing
Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils in Argyll and Bute for a
consultation on a proposal for meetings to take place on a remote or hybrid
basis. Decision The
Council agreed –
(Ref: Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory
Support dated 8 July 2021, submitted) |
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MICROSOFT TEAMS/HYBRID MEETINGS/LIVE STREAMING UPDATE PDF 340 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Council considered a report which updated Members on the project which has seen
Microsoft Teams becoming the preferred platform for meetings and gives detail
on the work which is ongoing to facilitate hybrid meetings and live streaming. Decision The Council –
(Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 9 September
2021, submitted) |
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COUNCIL CONSTITUTION PDF 197 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council considered a report which advised of proposed changes to the Council
Constitution and provided an overview of the key changes. Decision The
Council agreed -
(Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 17 August
2021, submitted) |
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PROGRESS REPORT: DANGEROUS BUILDING: 5-7 EAST CLYDE STREET, HELENSBURGH PDF 217 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The
Council considered an update report in relation to a dangerous building at 5/7
East Clyde Street, Helensburgh in order to secure a permanent solution. Decision The
Council –
(Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 10
August 2021, submitted) |
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CIVIC AWARDS AND UK CITY OF CULTURE COMPETITION PDF 222 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development an Economic Growth Minutes: The
Council considered a report which advised of the launch of a number of rare civic
competitions in honour of the Queen’s platinum jubilee in 2022. Decision The
Council noted the content of the report and approved the submission of an
application for City status for Oban and look to prepare a further application
for UK City of Culture status in 2029. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 30
September 2021, submitted) |
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HOUSING ANNUAL ASSURANCE STATEMENT 2021 PDF 398 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development an Economic Growth Minutes: The
Council considered a report which outlined the details of the proposed housing
annual assurance statement for 2021. Decision The
Council approved the Annual Assurance Statement as detailed within the appendix
to the submitted report. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 30
September 2021, submitted) |
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STRATEGIC HOUSING INVESTMENT PLAN (SHIP) 2022/23 - 2026/27 PDF 388 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council considered a report which detailed the proposed annual Strategic
Housing Investment Plan which covered the period for 2022/23 – 2026/27. Decision The
Council approved the Strategic Housing Investment Plan proposals as summarised
in the submitted report to be submitted to the Scottish Government in October
2021. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 30
September 2021, submitted) |
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Report by Executive Director with the responsibility for Development & Economic Growth Minutes: The
Council considered a report which updated Members on the outcome of the Isle of
Bute BID Ballot held on 9 September 2021 which sought a nomination of one
Elected Member to sit on the Board of the Business Improvement District company
for the island of Bute. Motion 1. Note the outcome in regard to the Bute BID
ballot. 2. Appoint Councillor McCabe to attend the Isle
of Bute BID Board meetings for the first term of the BID, 2021-2026. 3. Delegate authority
to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic
Growth to nominate a Council Officer to
attend the Isle of Bute BID Board meetings for the first term of the BID, 2021-
2026. Moved by Councillor Currie, seconded by
Councillor Mulvaney. Amendment 1. Note the outcome in regard to the Bute BID
ballot. 2. Appoint Councillor Findlay to attend the
Isle of Bute BID Board meetings for the first term of the BID, 2021-2026. 3. Delegate authority
to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth
to nominate a Council Officer to attend the
Isle of Bute BID Board meetings for the first term of the BID, 2021- 2026. Moved by Councillor Lynch, seconded by
Councillor Trail. As the meeting was being held on a virtual basis the
vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows –
Decision The Motion was carried by 19 votes to 15 and
became the finding of the Council. (Ref: Report by Executive
Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 14 August 2021, submitted) |
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UK LEVELLING UP FUND - POTENTIAL BIDS FOR FUNDING PDF 257 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The
Council considered a report which provided information on the identification
and proposed submission of two comprehensive bids to the next round of the UK
Levelling Up Fund. Decision The
Council agreed that officers continue to develop the bids based on the themes
and projects as contained within this report and report back to the Council
prior to submission to the UK Government. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 30
September 2021, submitted) |
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Recommendation by Planning, Protective and Licensing Committee of 18 August 2021 Additional documents: Minutes: The
Council considered a recommendation by the PPSL Committee of 18 August 2021
with regard to the implementation of a new licensing regime under the animal
welfare (S) Regs 2021. Decision The
Council agreed the fees and charges as outlined in Section 4.5 of the Executive
Director’s report. (Ref:
Recommendation by the PPSL Committee and report by Executive Director for
Development and Economic Growth dated 9 August 2021, submitted) |
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ARDENCRAIG GARDENS - NOTICE OF MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 13 PDF 106 KB Recommendation by the Bute and Cowal Area Committee of 31 August 2021 Minutes: The
Council considered a recommendation by the Bute and Cowal Area Committee of 31
August 2021 with regard to a Notice of Motion which was agreed in relation to Ardencraig Gardens. Motion The
Bute and Cowal Area Committee request that the Council pause, for a period of
18 months from August 2021, the implementation of the decision of the budget
meeting of 25 February 2021, regarding the future of Ardencraig
Gardens making a saving of £5000 for the council and ask that the relevant
service, in the meantime, find that saving from existing budgets. This will
enable the community and other interested parties time to develop a business
plan to still achieve the savings for the council and allow the gardens to
remain open and operate commercially on a basis to be agreed. This would allow
an opportunity for a very strong community group to get the required business
plan and income revenue in place to continue the running and advancement of the
gardens at no cost to the council whilst achieving the savings identified in
the budget. This may also provide an income for the council. Moved
by Councillor Moffat, seconded by Councillor Findlay. Amendment (i)
Notes that all Councillors
present at the Budget vote on 25 February 2021 voted to save £10,000 by
stopping the nursery growing service at Kilmory and Ardencraig; (ii) Notes that this decision has no impact
on the continued operation of Ardencraig Gardens; (iii) Welcomes the formation of the Ardencraig Garden Interest Group (AGIG) and the engagement
of officers from Roads and Infrastructure with that group; (iv) Thanks AGIG for carrying out their
visitor survey and for engaging with the Council over the future of Ardencraig gardens and nursery; and (v) Requests that Council officers continue
their dialogue with AGIG and submit a paper to the December meeting of the EDI
Committee with their recommendations regarding AGIG’s plans for the gardens and
nursery. Moved
by Councillor Good, seconded by Councillor Reid. As the meeting was being held on a virtual basis
the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows
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Decision The
Amendment was carried by 19 votes to 14 and became the finding of the Council. (Ref:
Recommendation by the B&C Area Committee and Notice of Motion, submitted) |
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EXECUTIVE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY SITUATION PDF 552 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Council noted a report which advised of two situations in recent weeks where
such measures have required to be invoked subject to appropriate consultation
for the Afghan Relocations and a variation to Fees and Charges for an event in
Oban. Decision The
Council –
(Ref:
Report by Executive Director for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 8 September
2021, submitted) |
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NOTICE OF MOTION UNDER STANDING ORDER 13 PDF 318 KB Moved by Councillor Robin Currie, seconded by Councillor Yvonne McNeilly Climate Emergency – Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute Council: 1.
Renews
the commitment made by this council two years ago, in September 2019, to
playing its part in the global effort to address climate challenges, and
declares a climate emergency. 2.
Acknowledges
the United Nations’ warning of a ‘Code Red for Humanity’ situation in relation
to tackling climate change, following the publication of the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report Climate Change 2021 – The Physical
Science Basis’; 3.
Welcomes
the significant actions that the council has been taking in recent years,
highlighted in Appendix 1, to ensure that Argyll and Bute improves even further
its current positive position and low carbon emissions levels and continues to
make a significant contribution, with our communities and partners, to fighting
the critical impact of climate change; 4.
Reaffirms
our determination to contribute to tackling the impacts of climate change at
local, regional and national levels wherever possible, by agreeing together
today that this vital work will continue as a priority for this council,
expanding where possible and where necessary as identified through the Action
Plan and ongoing monitoring that is already in place. Minutes: The following Notice of Motion Under Standing Order
13 was before the Council for consideration:- Motion Climate Emergency – Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute Council:
Moved by Councillor Robin Currie,
seconded by Councillor Yvonne McNeilly. Amendment The latest Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate change report shows that we still have time to limit warming
below 1.5ºC if we act decisively and immediately. The International Energy
Agency’s last report supported the halting of all new oil and gas exploration,
something the Strathclyde Pension Fund (SPF) is currently funding. The
Strathclyde Pension Fund, which represents 12 Local Authorities including
Argyll and Bute Council, currently invests over £508 million in fossil fuel
companies such as BP and Shell, which are still exploring for new oil
fields. Fossil Fuel divestment is a
practical, legal and responsible way for pension funds to respond to climate
change and avoid financial risk. Although the SPF has agreed to assess the
climate credentials of its investments, it is important that they set strict
enough criteria and work to a timescale which reflects the urgency of the
crisis. Council therefore agrees to
request the trustees of the SPF (Strathclyde Pension Fund) divest from any investments in fossil fuels which have
warmed the planet already to 1.1°C
above pre industrial levels. Council agrees with the view
held by the movement Time for Change that we have a “Climate
Emergency” which needs urgent political action on a global scale to return us to a safe operating space within our
planetary boundaries. In declaring a Climate Emergency we will be joining
over 230 local authorities in recognising the immediacy and severity of the
crisis and holding ourselves accountable for implementing a scientific pathway
to limit warming to less than 1.5ºC. Council agrees to write to the
UK and Scottish Government’s in these terms urging them to take immediate
action to tackle this grave issue and do all within
their power to return us to a pathway of less than 1.5ºC warming. Moved by Councillor Philand,
seconded by Councillor Moffat. As the meeting was being held on a virtual basis
the vote required to be taken by calling the Roll and Members voted as follows
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Decision The
Motion was carried by 29 votes to 3 and became the finding of the Council. |