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THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL - 6 DECEMBER 2007
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The Inverclyde Council |
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Thursday 6 December 2007 at 4.00 pm |
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Present: Provost McCormick, Councillors Ahlfeld, Blair, Brooks, Clocherty, Dorrian, |
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Chair: Provost McCormick presided. |
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In attendance: Corporate Director Education and Social Care, Corporate Director Environment and Community Protection, Corporate Director Improvement and Performance, Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources and Mr H McNeilly (for Head of Legal and Administration). |
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Mr William Riddell |
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Prior to the commencement of business, Councillor Blair paid tribute to former Councillor and Provost of Greenock Corporation, William Riddell, who had died recently. The Council extended its condolences to Mr Riddell’s family and friends on their bereavement. |
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Minutes of Meetings of |
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The Inverclyde Council, Committees, Sub-Committees and Boards |
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783 |
The Inverclyde Council - 11 October 2007 |
783 |
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Approved on the motion of Provost McCormick. |
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784 |
Health and Social Care Committee - 23 October 2007 |
784 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McIlwee. |
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785 |
Safe, Sustainable
Communities Committee - 25 October 2007 |
785 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Moran. |
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786 |
Education and
Lifelong Learning Committee - 30 October 2007 |
786 |
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Approval of the minute as a correct record was moved by Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Loughran. Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor Loughran moved with reference to paragraph 696, decision (1) that subject to appropriate adjustment to the wording, the following proposal be issued for consultation, the changes to the catchment areas to take effect on 1 December 2008:- |
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The houses which are being built in the previous Kingston Shipyard, which is currently associated with St Kenneth’s and Highholm Primary Schools, should become part of the catchment area of Highholm Primary School (subsequently Newark Primary School) and St John’s Primary School. |
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As an amendment, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor MacLeod moved that the houses which are being built in the previous Kingston Shipyard, which is currently associated with St Kenneth’s and Highholm Primary Schools, should become part of the catchment area of Highholm Primary School (subsequently Newark Primary School) and St John’s Primary School but that the proposals also include the option of Clune Park Primary School remaining open with an appropriate adjustment being made to the catchment area should the decision be taken to retain the school. On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 10 for the motion which was declared carried. |
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Decided: that the minute as amended be approved. |
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787 |
Regeneration
Committee - 1 November 2007 |
787 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Clocherty. |
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788 |
Grants Sub-Committee
- 1 November 2007 |
788 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Clocherty. |
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789 |
Policy and Resources
Executive Sub-Committee - 6 November 2007 |
789 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe. |
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790 |
Audit Committee - 6
November 2007 |
790 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Blair. |
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791 |
Planning Board - 7
November 2007 |
791 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Wilson. |
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792 |
General Purposes
Board - 14 November 2007 |
792 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Ahlfeld. |
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793 |
Policy and Resources
Committee - 20 November 2007 |
793 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe. |
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794 |
The Inverclyde
Council (Special) - 20 November 2007 |
794 |
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Approved on the motion of Provost McCormick. |
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795 |
Human Resources
Appeals Board - 4 December 2007 |
795 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCallum. |
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796 |
Sustainability
Sub-Committee - 5 December 2007 |
796 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Dorrian. |
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797 |
Planning Board - 5
December 2007 |
797 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Wilson. |
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798 |
Statutory Review of
Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations |
798 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources (1) advising the Council of the outcome of the consultations on the Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places and (2) making recommendations with a view to progressing matters. |
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Decided: |
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(1) that the outcome of the consultation exercise be noted; |
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(2) that approval be given to the Inverclyde Scheme of Polling Districts and Polling Places as detailed in appendix 2 to the report subject to authority being delegated to the Chief Executive in his role as Returning Officer in consultation with the appropriate Elected Members and the Electoral Registration Officer to identify suitable polling places where required; |
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(3) that it be noted that under the provisions of the Electoral Administration Act 2006, a further formal Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places will be carried out before the end of 2011 and on a four yearly basis thereafter; |
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(4) that no change be made to the decision of the Council in November 2006 that all polling places within the Scheme should have at least 400 electors assigned to them; |
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(5) that it be agreed that only permanent buildings be used as Polling Places unless an approved Polling Place becomes unavailable through fire or flood or any other emergency situation; and |
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(6) that it be noted that Polling Districts and Polling Places will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis to monitor changing circumstances and make alterations as required. |
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799 |
Inverclyde Council
on Disability Ltd |
799 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources requesting the Council to appoint a further representative to serve on Inverclyde Council on Disability Ltd. |
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Councillor MacLeod declared a non-financial interest in this matter as a former Director/Secretary of the Inverclyde Council on Disability. He also formed the view that the nature of his interest and of the item of business did not preclude his continued presence in the Chamber or his participation in the decision-making process. |
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Decided: that Councillor McCallum be appointed as the Council’s second representative on the Inverclyde Council on Disability Ltd. |
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800 |
Inverclyde Community
Health Partnership |
800 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources requesting the Council to appoint a further representative to serve on the Inverclyde Community Health Partnership. |
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Following discussion, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Osborne moved that Councillor MacLeod be appointed to the Inverclyde Community Health Partnership. As an amendment, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor White moved that Councillor Fyfe be so appointed. On a vote, 5 Members voted for the amendment and 5 for the motion. There being equality in voting, the decision was determined by lot. On the cut of a pack of cards, Councillor Blair’s card was of a higher value than that of Councillor Brooks and accordingly, Councillor Blair’s amendment was successful. |
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Decided: that Councillor Fyfe be appointed as the second Council representative on the Inverclyde Community Health Partnership. |
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801 |
Representation on
Inverclyde |
801 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on a motion received from Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Ferguson relative to Council representation on the Inverclyde Alliance Board and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities which had been submitted in accordance with Standing Order 22 as follows: |
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“The SNP Group support the principle of proportional representation and believe that Council membership on outside bodies including the Inverclyde Alliance should better reflect the political make up of the Council. Therefore we would like to propose that - |
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(1) the Council’s representation on the Inverclyde Alliance Board be amended to the Council Leader, the Council’s Depute Leader and the Leader of the largest opposition group; |
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(2) the Council’s representation on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities be amended to the Council Leader, the Council’s Depute Leader and the Leader of the largest opposition group; |
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The SNP Group wishes to emphasise that this motion should not be considered as any criticism whatsoever of the existing Council representatives on these bodies but taken as a desire to secure better political balance.” |
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Following discussion, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor MacLeod moved with reference to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, that the Council’s representation be as set out in the motion above. As an amendment, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor White moved that any decision be deferred to the meeting of The Inverclyde Council in May 2008. On a vote, 5 Members voted for the motion and 5 for the amendment. There being equality in voting, the decision was determined by lot. On the cut of a pack of cards, Councillor Brooks’ card was of a higher value than that of Councillor Blair and accordingly, Councillor Brooks’ motion was successful. |
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Decided: |
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(1) that a formal request be made to the Inverclyde Alliance (a) to increase the Council representation on the Alliance Board from 3 to 4 Members and (b) to increase the representation on each of the thematic groups from 2 to 3 Members and that the outcome of the request be reported back to the Council; and |
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(2) that the Council’s representation on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities be amended to the Council Leader, the Council Depute Leader and the Leader of the largest opposition group. |
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802 |
Proposed Traffic
Regulation Order - On-Street Parking Places (Without Charges) Order No 1 2007 |
802 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on the proposed Traffic Regulation Order - On-Street Parking Places (Without Charges) Order No 1 2007. |
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Resolved on the motion of Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie that THE INVERCLYDE COUNCIL, incorporated under the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994 RESOLVE TO MAKE as they HEREBY MAKE a Resolution under Section 32(1) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to permit the provision of parking places for disabled persons who hold a badge under the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Regulations 2000 as amended all as detailed in a copy of the Order forming a supplement to the principal minute hereof and that the Head of Planning, Housing & Transportation and the Head of Legal & Administration be authorised to take all necessary action in connection therewith. |
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Appendices to Minutes |
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803 |
Education and Lifelong Learning Committee - 30 October 2007 |
803 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe. |
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804 |
Regeneration
Committee - 1 November 2007 |
804 |
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Approved on the
motion of Councillor Clocherty. |
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805 |
Policy and Resources
Executive Sub-Committee - 6 November 2007 |
805 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCabe. |
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806 |
Audit Committee - 6
November 2007 |
806 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor Blair. |
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807 |
Human Resources
Appeals Board - 4 December 2007 |
807 |
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Approved on the motion of Councillor McCallum. |
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