The Inverclyde Council

Thursday 2 December 2004 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 Housing Services, Mr G Douglas (for Head of Legal Services), Head of Planning Services, Head of Property Services and Mr T Keenan (Social Work Services).

Apologies:  Councillor Tucker.

Minutes of Meetings of

The Inverclyde Council, Committees and Sub-Committees

861

The Inverclyde Council - 7 October 2004

861

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

862

Licensing and Registration Panel - 13 October 2004

862

Approved on the motion of Councillor Snoddy.

863

Education and Lifelong Learning Committee - 19 October 2004

863

Approved on the motion of Councillor Mitchell.

864

Community Committee - 21 October 2004

864

Approved on the motion of Councillor Hunter.

865

Health and Social Care Committee - 26 October 2004

865

Approved on the motion of Councillor Nimmo.

866

Audit Committee - 28 October 2004

866

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe.

867

Environment and Regeneration Committee - 2 November 2004

867

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Stewart.  Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Stewart moved with reference to paragraph 778 (Woodhall, Housing Stock Transfer) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor Robertson seconded by Councillor McCabe moved that consideration of the matter be continued until the Local Development Framework for Woodhall has been approved.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.3

Decided:  that the minute be approved.

868

Planning and Traffic Management Committee - 3 November 2004

868

Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Roach.  Councillor Fyfe seconded by Councillor Roach moved with reference to paragraph 806(a) (Erection of Dormer/Rear Extension and Detached Single Garage:  130 Inverkip Road, Greenock (IC/04/179)) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor Stewart seconded by Councillor Hunter moved that planning permission for the dormer/rear extension and detached single garage be granted subject to the condition that the development to which the permission relates must be begun within five years from the date of the permission, to comply with Section 58 of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.  On a vote, 6 Members voted for the motion and 10 for the amendment which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute as amended be approved.

869

Best Value and Corporate Services Committee - 4 November 2004

869

Approved on the motion of Councillor White.

870

Audit Committee (Special) - 9 November 2004

870

Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe.

871

Licensing and Registration Panel - 10 November 2004

871

Approved on the motion of Councillor Nimmo, with the exception of paragraph 837 (Application for Renewal of Second Hand Dealer’s Licence - McDonald Motors, 1 Drumfrochar Road, Greenock) which was approved on the motion of Councillor Gallacher.

872

Policy and Strategy Committee - 16 November 2004

872

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 846 (General Services Revenue Budget 2005/06 Onwards) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment to decision (2), Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Robertson moved that the recommendations of the Corporate Management Team regarding the Reserves be noted pending submission of a further more detailed report to the Committee.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Hill moved with reference to paragraph 847 (Chief Officers Review) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor McCabe seconded by  Councillor Robertson moved the amendment in his name as set out in the appendix to the minute.  On a vote, 7 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that the minute be approved.

873

Grants Sub-Committee - 18 November 2004

873

Approved on the motion of Councillor Hunter.

874

Policy and Strategy Committee (Special) - 1 December 2004

874

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 854 (Chief Officers Review) that the decision of the Committee as minuted be approved.  As an amendment, Councillor Robertson seconded by Councillor Roach moved the amendment in his name as set out in the appendix to the minute.  On a vote 7 Members voted for the amendment and 9 for the motion which was declared carried.

(Councillor Hunter left the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

Decided:  that the minute be approved.

875

Planning and Traffic Management Committee - 1 December 2004

875

Approved on the motion of Councillor Forbes, subject to substitution of the decision at  paragraph 855(d) (Site 1 - Housing Development Comprising 48 Dwellings (in outline):  Drumfrochar Road/Mearns Street, Greenock (IC/04/304) Site 2 - Housing Development Comprising 40 Dwellings (in outline):  Drumfrochar Road/Upper Lynedoch Street, Greenock (IC/04/305)), which had been referred to the Council for confirmation, by the following “that consideration of the applications be continued.”

(Councillor Gallacher left the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

876

National Association of Councillors

876

There was submitted a report by the Director of Corporate Services requesting the Council to consider whether it would wish to join the National Association of Councillors.

(Councillor Robertson left the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

Decided:  that the Council join the National Association of Councillors and that it be remitted to the Director of Corporate Services to make the necessary arrangements.

877

NHS Argyll & Clyde  Clinical Strategy - The Board’s Response

877

There was submitted a report by Mr T Keenan, Social Work Services, on the decisions by NHS Argyll & Clyde in relation to its proposed Clinical Strategy with regard to mental health services, learning disabilities service, services for older people, primary care, redesign of services working practices and district general hospital services.

Mr Keenan advised Elected Members of the outcome of the previous day’s meeting of the Health Working Group and the public meeting with NHS Argyll & Clyde.

(Councillor Robertson returned to the meeting during consideration of this item of business).

Decided:

(1)      that the Council agree to the continued operation of the Health Working Group;

(2)      that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to incur expenditure to be met from Reserves in pursuit of the objectives of the Council in relation to health reprovisioning;  and

(3)      that a detailed report be prepared by Social Work Services for the Health and Social Care Committee setting out the process to be followed in respect of the reprovision of Ravenscraig and Merchiston Hospitals.Ó

878

Provisional Tree Preservation Order - Cliff Terrace Road, Wemyss Bay

878

There was submitted a report by the Director of Corporate Services relating to the confirmation of a provisional Tree Preservation Order at Cliff Terrace Road, Wemyss Bay which had been recommended for approval by the Environment and Regeneration Committee on 2 November 2004.

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” (Cliff Terrace Road, Wemyss Bay) (First) Tree Preservation Order No. IC27;  all as specified in the Provisional Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof”, and that the Head of Planning Services and the Head of Legal Services take all necessary action in connection therewith.

879

Provisional Tree Preservation Order - Ashburn, Gourock

879

There was submitted a report by the Director of Corporate Services relative to the confirmation of a provisional Tree Preservation Order at Ashburn, Gourock which had been recommended for approval by the Environment and Regeneration Committee on 2 November 2004.

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” (Ashburn, Gourock) (First) Tree Preservation Order No. IC23; all as specified in the Provisional Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof”, and that the Head of Planning Services and the Head of Legal Services take all necessary action in connection therewith.

The Provost being of the opinion that the undernoted report by the Director of Corporate Services was relevant, competent and urgent moved its consideration to allow the Council to consider the making of the relevant Order at the earliest opportunity.  This was unanimously agreed in terms of the relevant Standing Order.

880

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Branchton, Greenock 20 MPH Zone

880

There was submitted a report by the Director of Corporate Services relative to the making of the Traffic Regulation Order - Branchton, Greenock 20 mph Zone in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and associated Regulations.  It was noted that the making of the Order had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Traffic Management Committee on 1 December 2004.

Resolved on the motion of Councillor Forbes seconded by Councillor Fyfe that “THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994, RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution under Section 84 and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to introduce a 20 mph speed restriction within Branchton Road (part), Cupar Drive, Dingwall Drive, Forfar Road, Huntly Drive, Kirkwall Road, Rothesay Road and Stonehaven Road, Greenock all as detailed in a copy of the Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof”, and that the Head of Transportation and Roads Service and the Head of Legal Services be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith.Ô

It was agreed in terms of Section 50A(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

881

The Inverclyde Council - 7 October 2004

881

Approved on the motion of Provost Rebecchi.

882

Environment and Regeneration Committee - 2 November 2004

882

Approved on the motion of Councillor Fyfe.

883

Policy and Strategy Committee - 16 November 2004

883

Approved on the motion of Councillor Blair.

884

Policy and Strategy Committee - 1 December 2004

884

Approved on the motion of Councillor Blair.