The Inverclyde Council

Thursday 15 June 2006 at 4.00 pm

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

Chair:  Provost Rebecchi presided. 

In attendance:  Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Director of Community Services, Director of Education Services, Mr G Douglas (for Solicitor to the Council), Chief Financial Officer, Head of Planning Services and Head of Property Services.

Apologies:  Councillors Hunter and Snoddy.

Rev Sorensen opened the proceedings with a prayer.

Minutes of Meetings of

The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees

462

The Inverclyde Council - 20 April 2006

462

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

463

Education and Lifelong Learning Committee - 2 May 2006

463

Approved on the motion of Councillor Mitchell.

464

Planning and Traffic Management Committee - 3 May 2006

464

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Forbes seconded by Councillor Roach subject to adjustment to the decision at paragraph 338(i) (Erection of Dwellinghouse for Agricultural Worker (in outline):  Land Off Port Glasgow Road (Adjacent to Cemetery), Kilmacolm (IC/05/367R)) by inclusion of the following additional condition:

“The reserved matters application shall also include details of the proposed siting and design of the agricultural building(s) as annotated on the approved plan.  The agricultural building(s) approved shall be erected and in use within 2 months of the house being occupied for residential purposes, the condition being imposed to ensure appropriate comprehensive development of the site enabling the tree belt as required by condition 1(c) to be appropriately designed and located, and to ensure the development accords with the operational requirement of the farm as indicated in the supplementary report provided by the Scottish Agricultural College in support of the application.”

Decided:  that the minute as adjusted be approved.

465

Community Committee - 4 May  2006

465

Approved on the motion of Councillor Stewart.

466

Education and Lifelong Learning Committee (Special) - 8 May 2006

466

It was noted that this minute had been approved at the special meeting of The Inverclyde Council on 8 May 2006.

467

The Inverclyde Council (Special) - 8 May 2006

467

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

468

Health and Social Care Committee - 9 May 2006

468

Approved on the motion of Councillor Nimmo.

469

Grants Sub-Committee - 10 May 2006

469

Approved as a correct record on the motion of Councillor White.

470

Licensing and Registration Panel - 10 May 2006

470

Approved on the motion of Councillor Gallacher.

471

Audit Committee - 11 May 2006

471

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe.

472

Environment and Regeneration Committee - 16 May 2006

472

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Forbes.  Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Forbes moved with reference to paragraph 398 (Hunter Place Public Convenience) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Robertson moved that it be remitted to the Depute Chief Executive to report to the Committee on the current provision of public conveniences within Greenock town centre, with particular regard to disabled access, and how the position could be improved to meet the needs of the public.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute be approved.

473

Waste Strategy Sub-Committee - 18 May 2006

473

Approved on the motion of Councillor Stewart.

474

Best Value and Corporate Services Committee - 18 May 2006

474

Approved on the motion of Councillor Stewart.

475

The Inverclyde Council (Special) - 25 May 2006

475

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

476

Grants Sub-Committee - 30 May 2006

476

Approved as a correct record on the motion of Councillor White.

477

Policy and Strategy Committee - 30 May 2006

477

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 446 (Residents’ Magazine) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Robertson moved that no decision be taken in relation to a residents’ magazine pending consideration of a report by the Chief Executive on a proposed corporate communications strategy.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute be approved.

478

The Inverclyde Council (Special) - 30 May 2006

478

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

479

Planning and Traffic Management Committee - 7 June 2006

479

Approved on the motion of Councillor Forbes.

480

Licensing and Registration Panel - 14 June 2006

480

Approved on the motion of Councillor Gallacher.

481

Grants Sub-Committee

481

There was submitted a report by the Solicitor to the Council (1) putting forward the decisions of the Grants Sub-Committee meetings of 10 and 30 May 2006 as recorded in the minutes,  for decision by the Council as the current requirement of a quorum of 4 was not present and (2) proposing that this should 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 minutes of the Grants Sub-Committee at paragraphs 372, 373 and 436;

(2)   that the Grants Sub-Committee quorum remain at 4;  and

(3)   that Standing Order 50 be suspended to allow for the power to appoint a substitute Member under paragraph 5.7 of the Scheme of Administration to be given to Members of the Grants Sub-Committee and that the substitute Members be drawn from the full Council.

482

Greenock Prison Visiting Committee - Appointment to Vacancy

482

There was submitted a report by the Solicitor to the Council on the outcome of public advertisement for the vacancy on the Greenock Prison Visiting Committee requiring nomination by Inverclyde Council, following the retirement of Mr John Walsh JP.  Councillor Roach declared a personal interest in this item and left the meeting.  Provost Rebecchi also declared a personal interest and took no part in the decision on the item.­

Following discussion, Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Tucker moved that  Mr Robert Freebairn be appointed to fill the current vacancy on the Greenock Prison Visiting Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Stewart moved that Mrs Heather Roach be so appointed.  On a vote, 4 Members voted for the motion and 11 for the amendment which was declared carried.

Decided:  that Mrs Heather Roach be appointed to fill the current vacancy on the Greenock Prison Visiting Committee subject to satisfactory clearance by Disclosure Scotland.

Councillor Roach returned to the meeting at this juncture.

483

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

483

Decided on the motion of Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill:-

(1)   that Provost Rebecchi be appointed until the Local Government Election on 3 May 2007 and that Councillor Hunter be appointed Depute Provost for that period;  and

(2)   that the membership of Committees, Sub-Committees and the Licensing and Registration Panel remain as follows comprising the memberships as existing subject to two agreed changes as underlined:-

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 Stewart

7      Councillor McCormick (P)

2     Councillor McCabe

8      Councillor Mitchell

3     Councillor McCormick (M)

9      Councillor Hunter

4     Councillor Moran

10    Provost Rebecchi  (ex officio)

5     Councillor Snoddy

11    Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6      Councillor Nimmo

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 M McMahon, Rev W Armstrong and Rev C McGranaghan

Parent Representative: Mr R Henderson

Teacher Representative: Mr T Tracey

Convener:  Councillor Mitchell

Vice-Convener:  Councillor Tucker

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COMMITTEE

1      Councillor Fyfe

7      Councillor McKenzie

2     Councillor Robertson

8     Councillor Hunter

3     Councillor Roach

9     Councillor Forbes

4     Councillor Snoddy

10  Provost Rebecchi (ex officio)

5     Councillor Nimmo

11   Councillor Blair (ex officio)

6     Councillor Gallacher

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 Moran

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

4     Councillor McKenzie

       Education & Lifelong Learning     Committee

Convener:  Councillor Robertson

7     Rev  C McGranaghan

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

484

Representatives on Outside Bodies

484

Decided on the motion of Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill that the following Members remain appointed or, where appropriate, nominated to serve as Inverclyde Council representatives on the following Outside Bodies, comprising appointments and nominations as existing:-

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 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 Members:  Councillors Moran and Tucker

Community Justice Authority

Convener of Health and Social Care Committee

Substitute:  Vice-Convener of Health and Social Care Committee

David Sharp’s Trust - Trustees

        Provost Rebecchi

Fair Trade Steering Group

1.  Councillor Stewart

2. Councillor Moran

Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee

        Councillor Stewart

        Substitute Member: Councillor Hill

Glasgow & Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Committee

        1. Councillor Forbes

        2. Councillor Hunter

Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board

Councillor Fyfe

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 Arts Board

1.  Councillor Stewart

2.  Councillor Robertson

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 Robertson

        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 (appointed by College)

        Councillor Robertson

Kilmacolm New Community Centre Co Ltd (KNCC)

1.  Ward Councillor

        2. Convener of Community Committee

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

Peter Stanton Memorial Trust - Trustees

        1. Provost Rebecchi                               5.         Mrs E L Gowans

        2. Councillor Tucker                                6.         Ms M McEleney

        3. Councillor Robertson                          7.         Mrs M Clark

        4. Mrs S Stanton

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

                                                Mrs H Roach, 24 Denholm Street, Greenock

        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 Partnership for Transport

        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 Regional Transport Partnership

        Councillor Forbes

        Substitute Member:  Councillor Snoddy

485

Administrative Arrangements:  Cycle of Council and Committee Meetings

485

There was submitted a report by the Solicitor to the Council setting out for approval the schedule of Committee cycles for the period to June 2007 taking account of the report by the Chief Executive which was approved by the Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 May 2006 with respect to the operation of formal pre-agenda meetings.

Decided:  that the proposed cycle of Council/Committee meetings for the year to June 2007 as set out in the timetable forming an appendix to the report be approved, subject to any necessary changes in the agreed dates for pre-agenda meetings in August required by supervening commitments.

486

Older People’s Champion

486

There was submitted a report by the Solicitor to the Council requesting the Council to identify from within its Members an Older People’s Champion in accordance with the recommendation of the Health and Social Care Committee of 9 May 2006.

Following discussion, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Nimmo moved that Councillor Snoddy be appointed as Older People’s Champion.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Robertson moved that Councillor McCormick (P) be so appointed.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that Councillor Snoddy be appointed as Older People’s Champion.

487

Clyde Muirshiel Park Joint Committee - Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive

487

There was submitted a report by the Solicitor to the Council advising of the use of powers delegated to the Chief Executive to appoint Councillors Moran and Tucker as substitute Members on the Clyde Muirshiel Park Joint Committee.

Noted

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 paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act and that consideration of the item thereafter 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.

488

Housing Stock Transfer - A Sustainable Future

488

There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive (1) examining employment and related issues attaching to the stock transfer project and (2) proposing a policy and action to deal with the consequences of a severe reduction in the housing stock.

Decided:

(1)   that it be agreed that employee transfers to River Clyde Homes be on the basis of creating sustainable employment for all transferring staff;

(2)   that the Council formally adopt an employee management procedure to protect posts in order to create opportunities for staff, who so choose and have transferable skills, to remain within Inverclyde Council employment;

(3)   that the Chief Executive undertake discussions with the trades unions in order to achieve an agreed protocol and procedures to deal with the staffing issues attaching to River Clyde Homes, inviting River Clyde Homes to be a party to the discussions and agreement;  and

(4)   that detailed proposals for a restructure of Building Services be submitted to a subsequent meeting, containing an outline business plan for the residual service and the implications of this for current procurement of Council works, for the statutory trading account status of the operation, for the Council’s Standing Orders and Financial Regulations and for any other pertinent matter.

Appendices to Minutes

489

Environment and Regeneration Committee - 16 May 2006

489

Approved on the motion of Councillor Fyfe.

490

Best Value and Corporate Services Committee - 18 May 2006

490

Approved on the motion of Councillor Stewart.