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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: An apology for absence was intimated from Councillor Yvonne McNeilly. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of interest intimated. |
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MINUTES |
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Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council Minute of 27 February 2020 PDF 198 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting of the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council held on 27 February 2020 were approved as a correct record. |
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Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Special Council Minute of Meeting of 31 March 2020 PDF 9 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council held on 31 March 2020 were approved as a correct record. |
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MINUTES OF COMMITTEES |
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Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee of 5 March 2020 PDF 69 KB Minutes: The Minute of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee held on 5 March 2020 were noted. |
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Community Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Committee of 12 March 2020 PDF 74 KB Minutes: The Minute of the Community Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Committee held on 12 March 2020 were noted. |
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Report by Leader of the Council Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report that
updated them on the activities of the Leader of the Council and Policy Lead
Councillors from 28 November 2019 to 16 April 2020. The report included an update
from the Council Leader’s activity during the period accompanied by high level
updates for Policy Lead portfolios. Decision The Council:- Noted the contents of the report. Noted that any reports, briefings or copy
correspondence referred to in the report can be requested as appropriate
through Leadership Support staff, although it should be noted that some
confidential reports provided by external organisations such as COSLA may be
restricted. (Ref: Report by Leader of the Council dated 7 April
2020, submitted) |
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COVID-19 - COUNCIL RESPONSE PDF 160 KB Report by Chief Executive Minutes: The Committee considered a report which provided a high level overview of some of the key decisions and actions that have been taken across Council services in response to the pandemic, incorporating emergency legislation, government guidance and working in partnership with other responding agencies. Decision The Committee noted the Council’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and noted the range of actions that have been taken across Council services in response to the pandemic. The Committee also commended the hard work of all Council staff in putting in place the measures needed to support the community as a whole during this period. (Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 1 April 2020, submitted) |
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COVID-19 - FINANCIAL MEASURES PUT IN PLACE BY GOVERNMENT |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The Committee considered a report which summarised the various financial measures put in place by Government to support businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Decision The Committee noted the financial measures put in place by Government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Ref: Report by Interim Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 7 April 2020, submitted) |
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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES PDF 127 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The Committee considered a report which summarised the
various financial measures put in place by Government to support businesses as
a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Decision The Committee noted the financial measures put in place by Government
in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Ref: Report by Interim Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 7 April 2020, submitted) |
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REVIEW OF HSCP INTEGRATION SCHEME PDF 92 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered a report which advised of the proposed revisions to the
Health and Social Care Integration Scheme as a result of a six week
consultation exercise and were asked to approve the Integration Scheme as set
out at Appendix 3 of the submitted report. Decision The
Committee: 1.
Noted
the detail of the 45 responses received during the 6 week consultation period,
set out in Appendices 1 and 2; 2.
Agreed
the revised Integration Scheme (Appendix 3), which had been further updated to
take account of feedback received as part of the consultation process; 3.
Noted
that additional revisions to the Integration scheme may be required in respect
of the power to delegate functions in terms of the Children and Young People
(Scotland) Act 2014, once in receipt of advice from the Scottish Government;
and 4.
Noted
that a similar report was tabled at the NHS Highland Board on 31 March 2020
where the revised Integration scheme was approved; and 5.
Agreed
that the Chief Executives of the two parent bodies jointly submit the revised
Scheme to the Scottish Government for their consideration, at the appropriate
time. (Ref:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory
Support dated 3 March 2020, submitted) |
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CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 - TAXI FARE SCALE REVIEW PDF 59 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The
Committee considered a report which advised that in terms of Section 17 of the
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Local Authority requires to fix
maximum fares and other charges in connection with the hire of taxis operating in
their area and to review the scales for taxi fares and other charges on a
regular basis. The fares were last reviewed by members on 24th October 2018 and took effect on
22nd April 2019. The delay between
the fares being reviewed and taking effect was due to an appeal being lodged
with the Traffic Commissioner on 14th February 2019, which was later withdrawn. Decision The
Committee:- 1. Agreed to commence the review of fares in order that this could be completed within the 18 months required in terms of the Act. 2. Agreed that the consultation required in terms of the Act will be in writing. (Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 16 April 2020, submitted) |
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SKIPNESS (CONSULTATION) (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010 - SKIPNESS PRIMARY SCHOOL PDF 84 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education Minutes: The Committee considered a report which advised the Skipness Primary School has been mothballed since October 2016 and since that time has had no pupils enrolled. The Community Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Committee previously agreed to undertake the required preliminary consultation and an Options Appraisal which was carried out in accordance with Section 12A of the Schools Consultation (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Committee agreed to note the outcome of the preliminary requirements and requested that officers formulate a draft proposal. Decision The Committee:- 1. Agreed to the extension of the current consultation period, due to end on 15 May 2020 to 31 August 2020. 2. Agreed that the public meeting scheduled for 6 May 2020 is cancelled and a new date established once the current UK/Scottish Government restrictions on public assemblies are reduced or lifted. (Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education dated 31 March 2020, submitted) |
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DELAYING THE REVIEW OF THE COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL STRATEGY PDF 86 KB Report by Section 95 Officer Minutes: The Committee considered a report which sought a delay to the review of the Council’s Medium to Long term Financial Strategy due to the level of economic uncertainty created by Covid-19 outbreak and also the impact the outbreak has had on resource availability. Decision The Committee: 1. Approved a temporary cessation of the work to review and refresh the Council’s Medium to Long term financial Strategy. 2. Noted that the S95 Officer will present the Budget Outlook report to the BCC as a standard agenda item until such time as the Policy and Resources Committee is reinstated. (Ref: Report by the Section 95 Officer dated 2 April 2020, submitted) |
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LORN ARC TIF - PROGRESS APRIL 2020 PDF 87 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The Committee considered a report which provided a short overview of the current status of the Lorn Arc Initiative and recommended that officers continue to engage with the Scottish Government, Scottish Future Trust and the private sector in an effort to progress the programme within the context of the Covid-19 response. Decision The Committee noted the update on the Lorn Arc Initiative and agreed that officers continue to engage with the Scottish Government, Scottish Futures Trust and the private sector to ensure the Lorn Arc can continue to be progressed subject to business case approval as appropriate and within the context of the current Covid-19 response. (Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 16 April 2020, submitted) |
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CHORD - OBAN: NORTH PIER HARBOUR BUILDING AND NORTH PIER PONTOONS - PROJECT CLOSURE PDF 48 KB Recommendation by the Oban, Lorn & the Isles Area Committee of 11 March 2020 Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a recommendation from the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee with regard to economic outcomes secured following the completion of the North Pier Harbour Building and the North Pier pontoons in Oban. Decision The Committee noted the decision of the OLI Area Committee and welcomed their commendation of the report. (Ref: Recommendation by the OLI Area Committee of 11 March 2020, submitted) |
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COMMUNITY FOOD GROWING STRATEGY PDF 167 KB Joint Report by Executive Directors with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support and Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered a report which advised that the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 requires each local authority to produce a food growing strategy within two years of the Part 9 of the Act, which is due by April 2020. The finalised strategy reflects the established culture of growing our own food from individuals to allotments associations, community growing spaces, care homes and school gardens. The report sought approval for the adoption of the Strategy. Decision The Committee: 1.
Agreed the
contents of the finalised Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council Community Food Growing
Strategy which reflected the duties placed on local authorities arising from
Part 9 – Allotments of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act Ìý2015; 2.
Agreed that the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council Community Food Growing Strategy
be adopted by the Committee in April 2020 in order to meet our duty under the
Part 9 of the Community
Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015; and 3.
Noted the Waiting List Register update and the
Allotments Rules and Regulations which
reflects the duties placed on
local authorities arising from
Part 9 – Allotments of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. (Ref: Report by Executive Directors with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth and Legal and Regulatory Support dated 1 April 2020, submitted) |
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2020/21 BUDGET UPDATES PDF 81 KB Report by Section 95 Officer Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the 2020/21 Budget Update with regard to Health and Social Care Partnership funding. |
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APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SOCIAL WORK OFFICER PDF 71 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: The Committee noted the report with regard to the appointment of the Chief Social Work Officer. |