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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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Minute of the Business Continuity Committee held on 11 June 2020 Minutes: The Minutes of the Business Continuity Committee held on 11 June 2020 was approved as a correct record. |
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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 during April, May and up to 15 June 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 15 June
2020, submitted) |
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COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE PDF 148 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support 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. The report also covered the transition into the second
phase of lockdown which commenced on 29 May 2020. 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 noted and
welcomed the work of volunteers and partners working with our communities
across Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute and the work of Council Officers in both front line and
supporting roles. (Ref: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 16 June 2020, submitted) |
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YEAR END REPORTING PACK Reports by Section 95 Officer |
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Covering Report and Unaudited Accounts 2019-20 PDF 100 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report which gave an
overview of the Unaudited Annual Accounts for 2019/20 and a summary of the
significant movements from 2018/19. The report also gave information on the revenue
outturn for 2019/20 and sought approval of the unaudited financial statements
in respect of 2019/20 for issue. Decision The Committee approved the Unaudited Annual
Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020 for issue. (Ref: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 16 June
2020, submitted) |
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Revenue Budget Monitoring Year End Report 2019-20 PDF 95 KB Minutes: The Committee considered a report which summarised
the revenue budget position of the Council at the end of the financial year
2019/20. Decision The Committee –
(Ref: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 3 June 2020, submitted) |
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Earmarked Reserves Year End 2019-20 PDF 415 KB Minutes: The Committee considered a report which provided
information on the progress with balances already earmarked within the General
Fund, new balances earmarked at the end of 2019/20 that qualify for automatic carry
forward. The report also presented proposals to earmark 6 new areas of unspent
budget for approval. Decision The Committee:- a) approved the revised Policy on Year End Flexibility
including approval of a new category for automatic carry forward of unspent
income from Hermitage Park to fund the 10 year Management and Maintenance Plan. b) approved the 6 new unspent budget earmarked reserve
proposals totalling £2.742m as supported by submitted business cases and note
that there are a further 3 unspent budget earmarkings
amounting to £2.974m that have been previously approved, as outlined in
Appendices 2.1 and 2.2. c) noted the new balances of £7.302m at the end of 2019-20
that qualify for automatic carry-forward as outlined in Appendix 3. d) noted the previously approved unspent budget earmarked
reserves of £3.483m and the justification for continuing to earmark these as
outlined in Appendix 4. e) noted a total of £25.612m of automatically carried
forward balances which are previously earmarked balances in addition to the new
amounts earmarked from the unallocated balance as part of the budget agreed at
Council on 28 February 2020, as outlined in Appendix 5. f) noted that £0.201m of no longer required earmarked
balances will be released back into the General Fund. (Ref:
Report by Section 95 Officer dated 12 June 2020, submitted) |
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Capital Budget Monitoring Report Year End Report 2019-20 PDF 1 MB Minutes: The Committee considered a report which highlighted
the contents of the financial summary in relation to the Capital Budget as at
31 March 2020. The report provided information on the financial position in respect
of the Capital Plan and also the performance in terms of delivery of capital
plan projects. Decision The Committee noted and approved the contents of the report,
specifically the financial summaries as detailed in Appendix 7, and approved
the roll forward of any over or underspends in relation to expenditure and
income as part of the year end process. (Ref: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 25 June 2020, submitted) |
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Annual Treasury Report 2019/20 PDF 706 KB Minutes: The Committee considered the Annual Treasury
Management position for 2019/20. Decision The Committee noted and approved the Annual Treasury
Management report for 2019/20. (Ref: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 29 May 2020, submitted) |
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Strategic Housing Fund Annual Report 2019-20 PDF 739 KB Minutes: The Committee considered a report which provided an
annual update on the Strategic Housing Fund (SHF) income and expenditure for
2019/20, the current balance on the SHF and all future commitments against this
balance. Decision The Committee noted the report on income and
expenditure for 2019/20 and the balance on the SHF as at 31 March 2020; and
noted the estimated future income for SHF for 2020/21. (Ref: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 29 May 2020,
submitted) |
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FQ4 2019/20 PERFORMANCE REPORT - ALL SERVICES PDF 1 MB Report by Interim Executive Director with responsibility for Customer and Support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Minutes: The Committee considered a report which presented the Financial Quarter 4 2019-20 performance reports for all services. Decision The Committee noted and approved the FQ4 2019-20 performance reports as presented. (Ref: Report by Interim Executive Director for Customer and Support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ dated 25 May 2020, submitted) |
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SCOTTISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT LIVING WAGE CONSOLIDATION PROPOSALS PDF 153 KB Report by Interim Executive Director with responsibility for Customer and Support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Additional documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered a report which asked Members note the completion of a
major project to consolidate the living wage and review the conditions of
service and to approve model C as the preferred proposal for implementation on
1 April 2021. Decision The
Committee:- 1.
Noted the completion of a
major project to consolidate the Living Wage and review the Conditions of
Service for the first time since Single Status. 2.
Approved the preferred
Proposal C: Modernise the LGE pay and grading model and employment deal for
implementation on 1 April 2021 in line with the details outlined in the report. (Ref:
Report by Interim Executive Director for Customer and Support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ dated 25
June 2020, submitted) |
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2020/21 SOCIAL WORK ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME CHARGING PDF 128 KB Report by Chief Officer, HSCP Minutes: The Committee considered a report which advised that an audit of adult residential care charging was completed in November 2019 and as part of the actions arising from the audit, the Care Charging Policy was updated. The Committee were asked to approve the amended Policy as submitted. Decision The Committee approved the update Policy, recognising the substantial level of regulation which applies to charging for residential care and the extremely limited scope for local variation. (Ref: Report by Chief Officers, HSCP dated 3 June 2020, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY UPDATE PDF 154 KB Report by Interim Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The Committee considered a report which provided the latest available information concerning the current Digital Connectivity across Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute. Decision The Committee:- 1. Noted the update in relation to digital connectivity across Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute including the update on the Government’s national programmes as applicable to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute. 2. Agreed that Members should engage in additional, political lobbying in support of ongoing work by Council officers and Senior Management to help secure further funding to improve the Digital Connectivity across Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute for the benefit of local residents, the delivery of essential public services and to help businesses recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. (Ref: Report by Interim Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 22 May 2020, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE RECOVERY STRATEGY AND FRAMEWORK - COVID 19 PDF 109 KB Report by Interim Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: The Committee considered a report which advised of the initial actions which have been taken to develop the Recovery Strategy and Framework for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute, as we continue to respond to the current Covid-19 pandemic. Decision The Committee noted and approved the importance of the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Recovery Strategy and Framework and the measures which are in place to deliver this. (Ref: Report by Interim Executive Director for Development and Economic Growth dated 12 June 2020, submitted) |
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HELENSBURGH WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT (HWD) - CONTRACT AWARD AND FULL BUSINESS CASE |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ (public) PDF 119 KB Minutes: The Committee considered a report and presentation which provided Members and the public with a summary of the background to the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project, the procurement exercise for the Public Works Contract and the development of the Full Business Case. Decision The Committee noted the background report and that the recommendations as outlined in the public report would be given full consideration at Item 12 (c) of this Minute. (Ref: Report by Executive Director for Commercial Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ dated 25 June 2020, submitted) |
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Extract of Minute of Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee of 24 June 2020 PDF 53 KB Minutes: The Committee considered the recommendations of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee of 24 June 2020. Decision The Committee noted the recommendations as submitted by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee. (Ref: Extract of Minute of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee of 24 June 2020, submitted in Supplementary Pack 1) |
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The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the
Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the
following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure
of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 8 & 9 respectively of Part 1
of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ (private)
Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered a report and presentation which provided Members with a summary of the background to the project, the procurement exercise for the Public Works Contract and the development of the Full Business Case for approval. Decision The Committee approved and endorsed the recommendations contained within the submitted report. (Ref: Report by Executive Director for Commercial Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ dated 17 June 2020, submitted) |
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E1ÌýÌý Paragraph 8Ìý The amount of any expenditure proposed
to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract for the
acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services. |
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Paragraph 9Ìý Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the
course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of
property or the supply of goods or services. |