Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor David Kinniburgh.

There were no declarations of interest.

Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee held on 7 June 2018

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee held on 7 June 2018 were approved as a correct record.

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

The Committee gave consideration to a report that presented the Development and Infrastructure Services departmental performance report and associated scorecard for performance in financial quarter one 2018/19 (April to June 2018).

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the Development and Infrastructure Services departmental performance report and associated scorecard for performance in financial quarter one 2018/19 (April to June 2018).

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated August 2018, submitted)

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

The Committee gave consideration to a report which presented a draft policy document for the inspection of the 131 cemeteries in Argyll and Bute and the action which should be followed should a dangerous or potentially dangerous memorial be found.  The policy document was produced following the publication of Sheriff Ruxton’s determination of the Craigton Cemetery, Glasgow fatal accident enquiry on 22 January 2018.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee endorsed the policy document and agreed to recommend to Council that the Policy is approved.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated July 2018, submitted)

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

The Committee gave consideration to a report that highlighted the changes required to Argyll and Bute Council’s Waste Strategy.  The report defined the issued facing waste disposal and the necessity for a change in the Strategy. The report detailed options that have the potential to resolve the issues in a cost effective manner.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    Noted the changes and technical impact; and agreed to endorse the work being progressed towards a long term waste strategy.

2.    Approved the objectives of the waste strategy set out in paragraph 4.3 of the submitted report.

3.    Endorsed the two shortlisted biodegradable municipal waste ban options and provided consent for a continued feasibility assessment of the outline options set out in section 4.9 of the submitted report.

4.    Endorsed a request for an Islands Impact Assessment of the Waste Scotland Regulations (2012) under the terms of the Islands Act (2018) to explore:

·         The potential for additional financial support to ensure compliance with the Landfill Ban and to support Zero Waste initiatives on the islands.

·         To seek island derogation from the Landfill Ban if no additional funding support is available.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated August 2018, submitted)

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

The Council, at its Budget Meeting in February 2016, agreed to look at alternative, community led delivery methods for festive lighting prior to the Council ceasing to provide this service after Christmas 2018.  Officers have been engaging over the past 18 months with Groups in 21 towns and villages across the Council area.  The Committee gave consideration to a report that provided them with an update on the work.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the content of the report.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 7 August 2018, submitted)

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

The Committee gave consideration to a report which sought input to a draft response to the Transport (Scotland) Bill that had been prepared by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the draft response to the Transport (Scotland) Bill prepared by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport which covered the Helensburgh and Lomond area of Argyll and Bute.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure dated August 2018, submitted)

Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services

A report providing Members with the officer response that was submitted to the National Council Rural Advisers (NCRA) consultation was before the Committee for noting.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the officer response to the National Council Rural Advisers (NCRA) consultation which was outlined at appendix 1 to the submitted report.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 3 August 2018, submitted)

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee Workplan as at September 2018 was before the Committee for noting.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee noted the content of the Workplan as at September 2018.

(Reference: Environment, Development and Infrastructure Workplan as at September 2018, submitted)