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North Ayrshire Council · 5 November 2025
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE North Ayrshire Council A Meeting of North Ayrshire Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Cunninghame House, Irvine, KA12 8EE on Wednesday, 05 November 2025 at 14:00 to consider the undernoted business. Meeting Arrangements - Hybrid Meetings This meeting will be held on a predominantly physical basis but with provision, by prior notification, for remote attendance by Elected Members in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003. Where possible, the meeting will be live-streamed and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home. 1 Apologies 2 Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in respect of items of business on the Agenda. 3 Previous Minutes The accuracy of the Minutes of the Ordinary and Special Meetings of the Council held on 17 September 2025 will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed). 4 Provost's Report Submit report by the Provost for the period covering 8 September 2025 to 26 October 2025 (copy enclosed). 5 Leader's Report Submit report by the Leader of the Council for the period covering 8 September 2025 to 26 October 2025 (copy enclosed).
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 6 Minute Volume (issued under separate cover) Submit, for noting and for approval of any recommendations contained therein, the Minutes of Meetings of committees of the Council held in the period 2 September to 9 October 2025. 7 Appointments to Committee The Council is invited to note that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, Councillor Hill as the relevant Portfolio Holder on Cabinet, is appointed as Chair of the Local Development Plan Committee. 8 Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board: Minutes of Meeting Submit report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) on the Minutes of the Community Planning Partnership Board held on 11 September 2025 and the Community Planning Annual Performance Report (copy enclosed). 9 Boundaries Scotland: Second Review of Scottish Parliamentary Boundaries – Conclusion of Review Submit report by the Head of Service (Democratic Services) on the the conclusion of Boundaries Scotland’s Second Review of Scottish Parliamentary Boundaries (copy enclosed). 10 Medium-Term Financial Outlook and Approach 2026/27 to 2028/29 Submit report by the Head of Service (Finance) on the financial challenges facing the Council and to examine the likely financial position of the Council’s General Fund in the medium-term (copy enclosed). 11 Questions In terms of Standing Order 14, submit:- (1) a question by Councillor Sweeney to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: “The Ardrossan Campus is to include a range of community facilities, including a public swimming pool. Can you the Cabinet Member provide the current specifications for the proposed swimming pool?” (2) a question by Councillor McLean to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing in the following terms: "What definition and guidance was the public or tenants panels or tenant and resident groups given regarding choice based letting as part of the recent housing allocation system consultation and what was their feedback?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (3) a question by Councillor Todd Ferguson to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: “Can the Cabinet Member confirm what discussions have taken place with the Scottish Government regarding funding for any changes to the provision of school toilets and changing facilities?” (4) a question by Councillor Hume to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing in the following terms: “What implications does the Scottish Government's decision to grant planning consent for new homes at Nethermains, Kilwinning have for the determination of future planning applications in North Ayrshire, given that our planning committee rejected the application on the grounds of flood risks?” (5) a question by Councillor McLean to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing in the following terms: "What would it take for you to say that the housing system as currently constituted isn't working?” (6) a question by Councillor Angus-McDonald to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: “Following the review of the school library service, can the Cabinet Member outline how the service at Greenwood Academy is accessed by pupils?” (7) a question by Councillor McLean to the Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing in the following terms: “What condition the Vineburgh Community Centre was left in after the previous tenants/operators left, (i) were there any outstanding bills, (ii) was a 'stock check' undertaken to ensure that all equipment was left behind?" (iii) and what was the reported 'utility issue' that prevented the building from opening until recently?” (8) a question by Councillor Currie to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: “Can the Cabinet Member advise the current number of residents at Montrose House?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (9) a question by Councillor McLaughlan to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: “Does the Cabinet Member think it is equitable there is a difference of over £100 in what families at two primary schools, situated within two miles of each other, each serving high SIMD datazones, are being charged for their children to visit Arran Outdoor Centre as part of their Primary 7 visit?” 12 Motions In terms of Standing Order 15, submit:- (1) a motion by Councillor Collier, seconded by Councillor McTiernan, in the following terms: Council notes that it has been reported in the press of a possible UK Labour Government proposal to introduce a 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) on all taxi and private hire vehicle fares as part of its forthcoming Autumn Budget. Council further notes that this measure would: • Contravene the Government’s manifesto commitment not to increase taxes on working people; • Disproportionately impact low-income, elderly, and disabled residents who rely on taxis as a vital form of transport; • Threaten the livelihoods of independent and self-employed taxi drivers across North Ayrshire; • Risk a reduction in the availability of taxi services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Council therefore resolves to instruct the Chief Executive to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, outlining the serious consequences this proposed tax would have on the lives and livelihoods of people in North Ayrshire, and to request that this measure be excluded from the Autumn Budget scheduled for 26 November 2025. 13 Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent.
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE Webcasting Please note: this meeting may be filmed/recorded/live-streamed to the Council's internet site and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home, where it will be capable of repeated viewing. At the start of the meeting, the Provost/Chair will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed/recorded/live-streamed. You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018. Data collected during the webcast will be retained in accordance with the Council’s published policy, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available via the Council’s internet site. Generally, the press and public will not be filmed. However, by entering the Council Chambers and using the press or public seating area, you acknowledge that you may be filmed and that any information pertaining to you contained in the video and oral recording of the meeting will be used for webcasting or training purposes and for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available to the public. In making this use of your information the Council is processing data which is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. If you have any queries regarding this and, in particular, if you believe that use and/or storage of any particular information would cause, or be likely to cause, substantial damage or distress to any individual, please contact dataprotectionofficer@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE North Ayrshire Council Sederunt Nairn Angus-McDonald John Bell Marie Burns Eleanor Collier Joe Cullinane Charles Currie Scott Davidson Anthea Dickson Stewart Ferguson Todd Ferguson Robert Foster Scott Gallacher Tony Gurney Alan Hill Mary Hume Cameron Inglis Margaret Johnson Amanda Kerr Christina Larsen Shaun Macaulay Tom Marshall Jean McClung Louise McLaughlan Matthew McLean Davina McTiernan Jim Montgomerie Ian Murdoch Donald Reid Donald L Reid Chloe Robertson Ronnie Stalker Angela Stephen John Sweeney Chair: Apologies: Attending: