The Inverclyde Council

Thursday 16 June 2005 at 4.00 pm

Present:   Provost Rebecchi, Councillors Blair, Forbes, Fyfe, Gallacher, Hill, Hunter, McCabe, McCormick (M), McCormick (P), McKenzie, Mitchell, Moran, Nimmo, Roach, Robertson, Snoddy, Stewart and White.

Chair:  Provost Rebecchi presided. 

In attendance:  Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Director of  Community Services, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Education Services, Head of Planning Services, Head of Property Services, Head of Social Work Services, Head of Transportation & Roads Service and Managing Solicitor (Committees/Contracts).

Apologies:  Councillor Tucker.

Minutes of Meetings of

The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees

   519

The Inverclyde Council - 21 April 2005

519

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

   520

Education & Lifelong Learning Committee - 3 May 2005

520

Approved on the motion of Councillor Mitchell.

   521

Planning & Traffic Management Committee - 4 May 2005

521

Approved on the motion of Councillor Forbes.

   522

Community Committee - 5 May 2005

522

Approved on the motion of Councillor Hunter.

   523

Health & Social Care Committee - 10 May 2005

523

Approved on the motion of Councillor Nimmo.

   524

Audit Committee - 12 May 2005

524

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe.

   525

Environment & Regeneration Committee - 17 May 2005

525

Approved on the motion of Councillor Forbes.

   526

Licensing & Registration Panel - 18 May 2005

526

Approved on the motion of Councillor Snoddy.

   527

Best Value & Corporate Services Committee - 19 May 2005

527

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor White seconded by Councillor Stewart.  Councillor White seconded by Councillor Stewart moved with reference to paragraph 487 (Birkmyre Trust - Pavilion Upgrade:  Costing Update) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved subject to adjustment to decision (2) to read that Inverclyde Leisure be asked to submit, for approval by the Council, a robust Business Plan, following consultation with Finance Services, detailing the extent to which it can fund the new Prudential Borrowing cost of £860,000.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Roach moved (1) that the contribution from Inverclyde Leisure be £995,000, being the total cost of the gym;  and (2) that the Policy & Strategy Committee be requested to allocate the funding required following provision of this sum by Inverclyde Leisure.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Robertson moved with reference to paragraph 489 (Legal Services (Support to Members’ Services)) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor White seconded by Councillor Stewart moved that one of the Secretaries’ posts within Members’ Services be redesignated Administrative Officer at salary grade AP2 (£16,515 - £17,877) with responsibility for co-ordinating and managing support to Members’ Services and that the post be filled from within the existing employees who provide support to Members.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the motion and 10 for the amendment which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute as adjusted be approved.

   528

Waste Strategy Sub-Committee - 19 May 2005

528

Approved as a true record on the motion of Councillor Stewart.

   529

Policy & Strategy Committee - 31 May 2005

529

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill.  Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill moved with reference to paragraph 498 (Birkmyre Trust - Pavilion Upgrade:  Costings Update Remit from Best Value & Corporate Services Committee) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Robertson moved (1) that the new costs for the project as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report to the Best Value & Corporate Services Committee be noted and accepted; (2) that Inverclyde Leisure be asked to submit, for approval by the Council, a robust Business Plan, following consultation with Finance Services, detailing how it will fund the new Prudential Borrowing cost of £995,000;  (3) that the Policy & Strategy Committee allocate £400,000 from the Capital Programme to allow the refurbishment of the pavilion to proceed or, alternatively, £265,000 to allow the refurbishment of the pavilion together with an extension and gymnasium to progress;  and (4) that officers enter into discussion with Duchal Nursery to ascertain whether the Nursery could, in event of the refurbishment only option proceeding, contribute any funding to the scheme.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute be approved.

   530

Planning & Traffic Management Committee - 1 June 2005

530

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Forbes seconded by Councillor Stewart.  Councillor Forbes seconded by Councillor Stewart moved with reference to paragraph 512(h) (Creation of Development Platform for School Use with Access Road Infrastructure:  Brachelston Street/Inverkip Road, Greenock (IC/05/188)) that, in view of the further objections to the proposal which had been received and circulated, the application be referred to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with the Town & Country Planning (Notification of Applications)(Scotland) Direction 1997 proposing that planning permission be granted in terms of the decision of the Committee as minuted.  As an amendment, Councillor Roach seconded by Councillor Robertson moved that planning permission be refused (1) as the proposal would have an adverse impact on the safety of school pupils entering and exiting the site as a result of the heavily trafficked roads bounding the site;  and (2) as the proposal would be likely to cause road traffic congestion, resulting in a loss of amenity to those residing in the vicinity.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute as adjusted be approved.

   531

Licensing & Registration Panel - 8 June 2005

531

Approved on the motion of Councillor Snoddy.

   532

Personnel (Appeals & Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee - 10 June 2005

532

Approved on the motion of Councillor Stewart.

   533

Waste Strategy Sub-Committee

533

There was submitted a report dated 27 May 2005 by the Director of Corporate Services (1) advising that at its meeting on 19 May 2005 the Waste Strategy Sub-Committee had been inquorate and accordingly recommending that the Council adopt and confirm the decisions made by the Sub-Committee and (2) proposing that the issue be addressed in terms of the Council’s Standing Orders in respect of future meetings.

Decided:

(1)      that the Council adopt and confirm the decisions set out in the minute of the Waste Strategy Sub-Committee at its meeting on 19 May 2005 at paragraphs 495 and 496;  and

(2)      that the Council agree to suspend Standing Order 50 and agree further (a) that the Waste Strategy Sub-Committee, for its period of existence, have a quorum of 3;  and (b) that the power to appoint a substitute Member under paragraph 5.7 of the Scheme of Administration be given to Members of the Waste Strategy Sub-Committee, the substitute Member to be drawn from the full Council.

   534

Outside Bodies - Peter Stanton Memorial Trust

534

There was submitted a report by the Director of Corporate Services advising that, following discussion by the Trustees, the composition of the Peter Stanton Memorial Trust had been altered.¿

Decided:

(1)      that the Council note the changes in the composition of the Trustees;

(2)      that the Council agree to appoint two Members in addition to the Provost as Trustees;  and

(3)      that the Council note that a further report be made in due course regarding recommendations for the appointment or re-appointment of the “outside” Members to act as Trustees.

   535

Appointment of Provost and Depute Provost and Membership of Committees and Sub-Committees with Conveners and Vice-Conveners

535

Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill moved (1) that Provost Rebecchi be appointed Provost for a further period of one year; (2) that Councillor Hunter be appointed Depute Provost for a period of one year with an allowance of £10,119 (being the same as the Chair of the Licensing & Registration Panel);  and (3) that the membership of Committees, Sub-Committees and the Licensing & Registration Panel be as follows, comprising the memberships as existing subject to a number of agreed changes:-

POLICY & STRATEGY COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Fyfe

7.    Councillor Snoddy

2.    Councillor Robertson

8.    Councillor Mitchell

3.    Councillor Hill

9.    Councillor Blair

4.    Councillor McCabe

10.  Councillor White

5.    Councillor McCormick (M)

11.  Councillor Forbes

6.    Councillor Roach

12.  Provost Rebecchi (ex officio)

Convener:  Councillor Blair

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Hill

BEST VALUE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Fyfe

7.    Councillor Nimmo

2.    Councillor Stewart

8.    Councillor McCormick (P)

3.    Councillor McCabe

9.    Councillor Hunter

4.    Councillor McCormick (M)

10. Provost Rebecchi  (ex officio)

5.    Councillor Moran

11.  Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6.    Councillor Snoddy

12.  Councillor Hill (ex officio)

Convener:  Councillor Snoddy

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Stewart

ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Fyfe

7.    Councillor Mitchell

2.    Councillor Stewart

8.    Councillor White

3.    Councillor McCabe

9.    Councillor Forbes

4.    Councillor Roach

10. Provost Rebecchi (ex officio)

5.    Councillor Gallacher

11.  Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6.    Councillor McCormick (P)

12.  Councillor Hill (ex officio)

Convener:  Councillor Fyfe

Vice-Conveners: Councillor Gallacher (Housing)

                            Councillor Forbes (Environment & Regeneration)

EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

7.    Councillor Mitchell

2.    Councillor Tucker

8.    Councillor White

3.    Councillor McCabe

9.    Councillor Forbes

4.    Councillor Snoddy

10.  Provost Rebecchi (ex officio)

5.    Councillor Gallacher

11.  Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6.    Councillor McKenzie

12.  Councillor Hill (ex officio)

Church Representatives:  Fr T Boyle, Rev W Armstrong and Rev C McGranaghan

Parent Representative: Mr A Sweeney

Teacher Representative: Mr T Tracey

Convener:  Councillor Mitchell

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Tucker

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

7.    Councillor Mitchell

2.    Councillor Moran

8.    Councillor Hunter

3.    Councillor Snoddy

9.    Councillor Forbes

4.    Councillor Nimmo

10. Provost Rebecchi (ex officio)

5.    Councillor Gallacher

11.  Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6.    Councillor McKenzie

12.  Councillor Hill (ex officio)

Convener:  Councillor Nimmo

Vice-Convener:   Councillor Snoddy

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Fyfe

7.    Councillor Roach

2.    Councillor Robertson

8.    Councillor White

3.    Councillor Tucker

9.    Councillor Hunter

4.    Councillor Stewart

10. Provost Rebecchi  (ex officio)

5.    Councillor McCormick (M)

11.  Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6.    Councillor Moran

12.  Councillor Hill (ex officio)

Convener:  Councillor White

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Stewart

AUDIT COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

6.    Councillor Roach

2.    Councillor Hill

7.    Councillor Nimmo

3.    Councillor Stewart

8.    Councillor Mitchell

4.    Councillor McCabe

9.    Councillor Blair

5.    Councillor McCormick (M)

Convener:  Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Robertson

LICENSING & REGISTRATION PANEL

1.    Councillor Tucker

5.    Councillor Nimmo

2.    Councillor McCormick (M)

6.    Councillor Gallacher

3.    Councillor Moran

7.    Councillor McKenzie

4.    Councillor Snoddy

Chair:  Councillor Gallacher

Substitute:  Councillor Nimmo

PLANNING & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Fyfe

5.    Councillor McCormick (P)

2.    Councillor Stewart

6.    Councillor Hunter

3.    Councillor Roach

7.    Councillor Forbes

4.    Councillor Gallacher

Convener:  Councillor Forbes

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Roach

PERSONNEL (APPEALS & APPLIED CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) SUB-COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Stewart

5.    Councillor Nimmo

2.    Councillor McCabe

6.    Councillor McCormick (P)

3.    Councillor Moran

7.    Councillor Hunter

4.    Councillor Snoddy

Convener:  Councillor Stewart

Vice-Convener:  Councillor McCormick (P)

EDUCATION SERVICES (APPEALS) SUB-COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

5.    Councillor McKenzie

2.    Councillor Tucker

6.    Councillor Mitchell

3.    Councillor McCabe

7.    Councillor Forbes

4.    Councillor Gallacher

Convener:  Councillor Tucker

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Gallacher

EDUCATION APPEALS COMMITTEE (PLACING REQUESTS)

1.    Councillor Moran

3.    Councillor McCormick (P)

2.    Councillor Nimmo

4.    Councillor Hunter

EDUCATION (SCHOOL PUPIL RECORDS) SUB-COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

5.    Councillor Forbes

2.    Councillor Tucker

6.    Previously Parent Representative on

3.    Councillor Gallacher

       Education & Lifelong Learning Committee

4.    Councillor McKenzie

7.    Rev  C McGranaghan

Convener:  Councillor Robertson

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Gallacher

CHILD CARE SUB-COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

5.    Councillor Nimmo

2.    Councillor Hill

6.    Councillor McKenzie

3.    Councillor Moran

7.    Councillor Forbes

4.    Councillor Snoddy

Convener:  Councillor Snoddy

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Moran

* INVERCLYDE LICENSING BOARD

1.    Councillor Hill

6.    Councillor McCormick (P)

2.    Councillor Stewart

7.    Councillor White

3.    Councillor Moran

8.    Councillor Hunter

4.    Councillor Roach

9.    Councillor Forbes

5.    Councillor Snoddy

Chair:  Councillor Hill

*  Appointed for term of Council

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

4.    Councillor McCormick (M)

2.    Councillor Hill

5.    Provost Rebecchi

3.    Councillor McCabe

6.    Councillor Blair

Chair:  Provost Rebecchi

GRANTS SUB-COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Robertson

4.    Councillor Moran

2.    Councillor Tucker

5.    Councillor Hunter

3.    Councillor Stewart

6.    Councillor White

Chair:  Councillor White

WASTE STRATEGY SUB-COMMITTEE

1.    Councillor Fyfe

4.    Councillor Moran

2.    Councillor Stewart

5.    Councillor White

3.    Councillor McCormick (M)

Chair:  Councillor Stewart

JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (EMPLOYEES)

All Members of Best Value and Corporate Services Committee

JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (CRAFT OPERATIVES)

All Members of Best Value and Corporate Services Committee

LOCAL NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE FOR TEACHERS

All Elected Members of Education & Lifelong Learning Committee

Decided:

(1)      that Provost Rebecchi be appointed Provost for a further period of one year;

(2)      that Councillor Hunter be appointed Depute Provost for a period of one year with an allowance of £10,119 (the same as the Chair of the Licensing & Registration Panel);  and

(3)      that the membership of Committees be as detailed above, subject to any changes arising from the deliberations of the Recovery Group.†

   536

Representatives on Outside Bodies

536

Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill moved that the following Members be appointed or where appropriate nominated to serve as Inverclyde Council representatives on the following outside bodies, comprising appointments and nominations as existing subject to a number of agreed changes:-

Authorities’ Buying Consortium (Strathclyde) - Joint Committee

   Convener of Best Value & Corporate Services Committee.

The Birkmyre Trust

This Trust owns the Birkmyre Park and the residential property associated with it.  The Council, as local authority and Trustee, has to manage this Trust property in accordance with the Conditions of the Trust.

Children’s Panel Advisory Committee

   Mr Jim Bradley, 19 Divert Road, Gourock

   Mrs Anne Deighan, 46 St Lawrence Street, Greenock

Community Associations

   BOGLESTONE:          Councillors Hill, Robertson and Tucker

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

   CONVENTION - Councillors Blair, Hill and McCabe

COSLA Equal Opportunities Members’ Network

   Councillor Stewart

   Substitute Member: Councillor Blair

COSLA European Members’ Network

   Councillor Forbes

COSLA Liquor Licensing Members’ Network

   Councillor Hill

   Substitute Member: Councillor Forbes

Clyde Area Shipping Services Advisory Committee

   Councillor Roach

Clyde Muirshiel Park Authority Joint Committee

1.       Councillor Hunter

2.       Councillor McCormick (P)

Substitute Member:  Councillor Fyfe

David Sharp’s Trust - Trustees

   Provost Rebecchi

Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee

   Councillor Stewart

   Substitute Member: Councillor Hill

Glasgow & Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Committee

1.    Councillor Forbes

2.    Councillor Hunter

Housing Trust – Shadow Board (Interim Arrangement)

1.    Councillor Tucker (Chair)                         4.   Councillor Robertson

2.    Councillor Nimmo                                     5.   Councillor Moran

3.    Councillor Mitchell                                   

Inverclyde Advice & Employment Rights Centre Committee

   Councillor Tucker

Inverclyde Branch of the Scottish Veterans’ Garden City Assoc. (Inc.)

1.    Provost Rebecchi                                     4.   Councillor Roach

2.    Councillor Nimmo                                     5.   Councillor McCabe

3.    Councillor Gallacher

Inverclyde Alliance Board

1.    Councillor Hill                                            3.   Councillor Robertson

2.    Councillor Blair

Inverclyde Community Development Trust

1.    Councillor Blair                                          3.   Councillor Roach

2.    Councillor Fyfe

Inverclyde Council on Disability

   Councillor Snoddy

Inverclyde Crime Prevention Panel

1.    Provost Rebecchi                                     3.   Councillor McKenzie

2.    Councillor Forbes

Inverclyde Drugs Initiative Trust (in the process of being disbanded)

1.    Provost Rebecchi                                     3.   Councillor McCabe

2.    Councillor Nimmo

Inverclyde Joint Care Board

1.    Councillor Fyfe                                          3.   Councillor McKenzie

2.    Councillor Snoddy

Inverclyde Leisure

1.    Councillor White                                       4.   Councillor Blair

2.    Councillor Forbes                                     5.   Councillor McKenzie

3.    Councillor Hunter

Inverclyde Megawatt Festival Ltd: Board of Directors

1.    Provost Rebecchi                                     3.   Councillor Moran

2.    Councillor Hunter

Inverclyde Regeneration Partnership - Executive Board

1.    Councillor Hill                                            4.   Councillor Mitchell

2.    Councillor Blair                                          5.   Councillor Robertson

3.    Councillor Fyfe

Inverclyde Voluntary Association for Mental Health

   Councillor Hill

James Campbell Buchanan Trust - Trustees

1.    Councillor Snoddy                                     4.   Councillor Moran

2.    Councillor Mitchell                                     5.   Councillor McCabe

3.    Councillor Forbes

James Watt College Board of Management

   Councillor Robertson

Local Economic Forum

   Councillor Stewart

Lower Clyde Greenspace - Area Partnership

1.    Councillor Hunter                                      2.   Councillor McCormick (P)

Substitute Member: Councillor Forbes

National Association of Councillors

   All Members of the Council

   Councillors Stewart and McCormick (P) are nominated representatives

NHS Argyll & Clyde Board

   Councillor Fyfe

Peter Stanton Memorial Trust - Trustees

1.    Provost Rebecchi                                     3.   Councillor Robertson

2.    Councillor Tucker

Port Glasgow Housing Association - Management Committee

1.    Councillor Hill                                            3.   Councillor Robertson

2.    Councillor Stewart

Prison Visiting Committees

   Barlinnie Prison:          Councillor Hunter

   Greenock Prison:        Councillors Nimmo and Moran

Mrs A Freebairn, 19 Wateryetts Drive, Kilmacolm

                                       Mr J Bradley, 19 Divert Road, Gourock

                                    Mr J Walsh JP, 36 St John’s Road, Gourock

   Legalised Police         

Cells, Dunoon:            Councillor Hunter

Renfrewshire Educational Trust - Board

1.    Councillor Hunter                                      3.   Councillor Robertson

2.    Councillor Tucker

Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board

1.    Councillor Stewart                                    3.   Councillor McCormick (P)

2.    Councillor Hunter                                      4.   Councillor McKenzie

   Substitutes: Councillors White, Fyfe, Mitchell and Gallacher

Scottish Accident Prevention Council

   Councillor Nimmo

Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire

   Councillor Fyfe

Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire - Strategy Group

1.    Councillor Blair                                          4.   Councillor Tucker

2.   Councillor Hill                                            5.   Councillor Roach

3.    Councillor Fyfe                            

Scottish Housing & Planning Council

   Councillor Forbes

Scottish Joint Council for Local Government Employees

   Councillor Tucker

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers

   Councillor Tucker

Scottish Local Government Information Unit - Joint Committee

   Councillor Hill

   Substitute Member: Councillor Nimmo

Scottish Maritime Museum Trust - Trustees

1.    Councillor Hunter                                      2.   Councillor Roach

Scottish Museums Council

   Councillor White

Scottish National Federation for the Welfare of the Blind

   Head of Social Work Services

Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home - Management Committee

   Councillor Mitchell

   Substitute: Councillor White

SSERC Ltd – Board

Councillor Tucker

Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust

   Councillor Stewart

Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee

   Depute Leader of the Council

Strathclyde Fire Board

1.    Councillor Gallacher                                 2.   Councillor Forbes

   Substitute Members: Councillors Snoddy and Tucker

Strathclyde Joint Police Board

1.    Councillor Stewart                                    2.   Councillor Nimmo

   Substitute Members:  Councillors White and Robertson

Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority

1.    Councillor Hunter                                      2.        Councillor Forbes

   Substitute: Councillor Nimmo                         Substitute: Councillor Snoddy

West Coast Rail 250 Campaign Steering Committee

   Councillor White

West of Scotland Archaeology Service Joint Committee

   Councillor Hunter

   Substitute Member: Councillor Stewart

West of Scotland European Consortium - Joint Committee

   Councillor Forbes

   Substitute Member: Councillor Fyfe

West of Scotland Road Safety Forum

   Councillor Nimmo

   Substitute Member: Councillor Snoddy

West of Scotland Transport Partnership

   Convener of Environment & Regeneration Committee

WESTRANS Joint Committee

   Councillor Snoddy

   Substitute Member: Councillor Gallacher

As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Roach moved that Councillor Robertson be nominated to serve on Inverclyde Leisure in place of Councillor Forbes.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.o

Decided:  that appointments or where appropriate nominations to Outside Bodies be as detailed in the motion.

537

Administrative Arrangements:  Cycle of Council and Committee Meetings

537

There was submitted a report dated 7 June 2005 by the Director of Corporate Services setting out for approval the schedule of Committee cycles of meetings for the period to June 2006.

Decided:  that the schedule of Committee cycles to June 2006 be approved, subject to any changes arising from the deliberations of the Recovery Group.

   538

Provisional Tree Preservation Order No. IC29

538

Former Bridge of Weir Hospital Site, Quarriers Village

There was submitted a report by the Director of Corporate Services relative to the making of a provisional Tree Preservation Order at the former Bridge of Weir Hospital site, Quarriers Village which had been recommended for approval by the Environment & Regeneration Committee on 17 May 2005.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Forbes that “THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL as planning authority in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 163 of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 RESOLVE TO CONFIRM as they HEREBY CONFIRM “The Inverclyde Council (former Bridge of Weir Hospital site, Quarriers Village)(First) Tree Preservation Order No. IC29;  all as specified in the Provisional Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof” and that the Head of Planning Services and Head of Legal Services take all necessary action in connection therewith.

   539

The Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004

539

The Inverclyde Council Noise Nuisance Resolution 2005

There was submitted a report dated 7 June 2005 by the Director of Corporate Services recommending that The Inverclyde Council Noise Nuisance Resolution 2005 made by the Council at the meeting held on 21 April 2005 take effect from 1 October 2005 rather than 23 June 2005 to allow for the provision of staff and training to implement enforcement of the legislation.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor Hunter seconded by Councillor Stewart that “THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL incorporated under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, the local authority for the Inverclyde area under the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004, RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution in terms of Section 41 of the Anti-Social Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (hereinafter called the “2004 Act”) entitled “The Inverclyde Council Noise Nuisance Resolution 2005” bringing into effect the provisions of Sections 43 to 47 of the 2004 Act, for the local authority area of Inverclyde in terms of the said Sections and that with effect from 1 October 2005, superseding the terms of its previous resolution made on 21 April 2005;  all as detailed in the copy of the Resolution forming a supplement to the principal minute thereof;” and that it be remitted to the Directors of Community Services and Corporate Services to take all necessary steps in connection therewith.

   540

Erskine Bridge:  Tolled Bridges Review

540

There was submitted a report dated 3 June 2005 by the Depute Chief Executive seeking approval for a response to the Scottish Executive’s consultation exercise on tolled bridges.

Decided:  that it be remitted to the Head of Transportation & Roads Service to respond to the Scottish Executive’s tolled bridges review as set out in paragraph 3.1 of the report.

   541

Joint Transport Strategy Update

541

There was submitted a report dated 3 June 2005 by the Depute Chief Executive (1) updating the Council on the progress of the Joint Transport Strategy and (2) seeking approval of the revised document, a copy of which was available from the Members’ Secretary.

Decided:  that the Council note the progress of the Joint Transport Strategy and approve the revised document.

   542

Health Working Group Consideration of the Ministerial Announcement re:  Future of NHS Argyll & Clyde and Building a Health Service Fit for the Future

542

There was submitted a report dated 13 June 2005 by the Chief Executive on the views of the Health Working Group relative to (1) the Health Minister’s announcement that the Scottish Executive intended to consult on the dissolution of NHS Argyll & Clyde and (2) the key messages and recommendations of the report by Professor Kerr on building a health service fit for the future.

Decided:

(1)      that the Council approve the report from the Health Working Group;

(2)      that the Council confirm that representatives of the Health Working Group meet with the community and health service staff to inform the response to the proposed consultation paper;

(3)      that the Council confirm that representatives of the Health Working Group meet with the Chair and Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow to discuss proposed changes;

(4)      that the Council’s Health Working Group prepare a response to the proposed consultation paper including setting out the health needs of Inverclyde and surrounding communities;  and

(5)      that future reports on the Health Working Group be submitted to the Health & Social Care Committee.

It was agreed in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 as amended, that the public and press be excluded from the meeting on the grounds that consideration of the following item involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the respective paragraphs of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act, as detailed in the minute of the relevant Committee or Sub-Committee.

Appendices to Minutes

   543

Health & Social Care Committee - 10 May 2005

543

Approved on the motion of Councillor Nimmo.

   544

Environment & Regeneration Committee - 17 May 2005

544

Approved on the motion of Councillor Forbes.

   545

Policy & Strategy Committee - 31 May 2005

545

Approved on the motion of Councillor Blair.

   546

Personnel (Appeals & Applied Conditions of Service) Sub-Committee

546

Approved on the motion of Councillor Stewart.