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REGENERATION COMMITTEE - 1 NOVEMBER 2007
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Regeneration Committee |
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Thursday 1 November 2007 at 3.00 pm |
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Present: Councillors Ahlfeld, Blair, Clocherty, Fyfe,
Grieve (for |
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Chair: Councillor Clocherty presided. |
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In attendance: Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources, Mr M Thomson (for Chief Financial Officer), Ms L McIntyre (for Head of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs), Head of Economic and Social Regeneration, Head of Property Resources and Facilities Management, Interim Head of Implementation and Development Projects and Managing Solicitor (Litigation/Advice). |
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Apologies: Councillor Ferguson. |
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The following paragraphs are submitted for information only, having been dealt with under the powers delegated to the Committee. |
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703 |
Revenue Budget 2007/08 - Period 5 |
703 |
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There was submitted a report by the Chief Financial Officer and the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on the position of the Revenue Budget 2007/08 as at Period 5 (31 August 2007) which showed a projected underspend of £305,000. |
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(Councillor Blair entered the meeting during consideration of this item of business). |
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Decided: |
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(1) that the current projected underspend of £305,000 for 2007/08, as at 31 August 2007, be noted; and |
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(2) that it be remitted to the Policy and Resources Committee to approve virement of £100,000 between Facilities Management, Manual Wages and the Efficiency Target of £700,000. |
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704 |
Building Services
Trading Account 2007/08 - Period 5 |
704 |
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There was submitted a report by the Chief Financial Officer and the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on the position of the Building Services Trading Account as at Period 5 (31 August 2007) which showed a projected cash surplus of £213,000. |
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Decided: that the Committee note the latest projected position in respect of the Building Services Trading Operation and that Building Services Management, supported by the Corporate Management Team, are reviewing options to improve the position currently reported. |
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705 |
Capital
Programme 2007/08 to 2009/10 - Progress |
705 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on the position of the Capital Programme 2007/08 to 2009/10. |
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Decided: that the Committee note the progress of the specific projects detailed in the appendix to the report. |
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706 |
Regeneration
and Resources Directorate Performance Report |
706 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on the performance of Economic and Social Regeneration and Property Resources and Facilities Management in achieving their key objectives as set out in the Regeneration and Resources Directorate Plan and how they have contributed to the achievement of key corporate priorities. |
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Noted |
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707 |
Gourock
Transport Interchange |
707 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources updating the Committee on the current position with the proposed Gourock transport interchange. |
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Decided: |
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(1) that the Committee note the progress of the Transport Scotland Working Group and that it be remitted to the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources to report further on the outcome of the Working Group report and the finalised development option; and |
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(2) that it be remitted to the Central Gourock Redevelopment Working Group to review the present position and to consider interim reports on the development proposals and the financial implications in accordance with the timescales set out on the report. |
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708 |
Motion
by Councillor Grieve - Public Toilets |
708 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources on a motion submitted by Councillor Grieve in accordance with Standing Order 22 relative to public toilets as follows: |
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“The SNP Group calls for immediate action to be taken to re-open the public toilets closed by the previous administration.” |
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Following discussion, Councillor
Grieve moved that immediate action be taken to re-open the public toilets at |
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Decided: that the Council instruct officers to perform a review of public accessible toilets across Inverclyde with a view to making costed options and recommendations available to the Council for consideration in the forthcoming spending round. |
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709 |
Sports
Strategy Action Plan Update |
709 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources updating the Committee on the progress being made to implement the Inverclyde Sports Strategy Action Plan. |
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Decided: |
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(1) that the Committee note the progress being made to implement the Sports Strategy Action Plan and that Councillors Ahlfeld and McKenzie be identified as the Council’s champions for sport; and |
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(2) that any budget pressures identified within the Action Plan be brought forward as part of the budget setting process for 2008/09. |
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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 during consideration of the following items on the grounds that the business involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the respective paragraphs of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act as are set opposite each item. |
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Non-Operational Property Portfolio
Information Scheme of Delegation Register |
2,
6 and 9 |
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Proposed Disposal of Ground and Waiver of
Title Conditions: |
2,
6 and 9 |
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Lease of Shop Premises: |
2,
6 and 9 |
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Lease of Premises: Port Glasgow Town Buildings |
2,
6 and 9 |
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Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief
Executive - Appointment of Consultants |
6
and 9 |
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Non-Operational
Property Portfolio Information |
710 |
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Scheme of Delegation Register |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources providing information relative to non-operational property for the period April to September 2007. |
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Decided: that the Committee recognise the current activity levels and note the details contained in the report. |
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711 |
Proposed Disposal
of Ground and Waiver of Title Conditions:
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711 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources seeking consent (1) to declare an area of land at King Street, Greenock surplus to requirements with a view to disposal and (2) to grant a waiver of title condition over an area of ground at King Street, Greenock and the Committee agreed to the action recommended, all as detailed in the appendix. |
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712 |
Lease of Shop
Premises: |
712 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources seeking consent to grant a new lease of premises at Church Street, Port Glasgow and the Committee agreed to the action recommended, all as detailed in the appendix. |
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713 |
Lease of Premises: Port Glasgow Town Buildings |
713 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director
Regeneration and Resources seeking approval to grant a new lease of premises
at |
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714 |
Use of Powers Delegated to the Chief Executive - Appointment of Consultants |
714 |
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There was submitted a report by the Corporate Director Regeneration and Resources advising of the use of the powers delegated to the Chief Executive to make consultants’ appointments which represent best value to the Council. |
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Noted |
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