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North Ayrshire Council · 20 May 2026
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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, 20 May 2026 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 Meeting of the Council held on 25 March 2026 will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copies enclosed). 4 Provost's Report Submit report by the Provost for the period covering 16 March 2026 to 10 May 2026 (copy enclosed). 5 Leader's Report Submit report by the Leader of the Council for the period covering 16 March 2026 to 10 May 2026 (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 12 March 2026 to 29 April 2026. 7 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 4 December 2025 and 5 March 2026 (copy enclosed). 8 Ayrshire Transformation Board Submit report by the Chief Executive on the Ayrshire Transformation Board (copy enclosed). 9 Pride in Place Submit report by the Executive Director (Place) on the appointments of the respective new Chairs for the Irvine and the Three Towns Neighbourhood Boards and delegated authority arrangements (copy enclosed). 10 Congratulatory Motion In terms of Standing Order 15.3, submit the undernoted motion, duly proposed and seconded, which seeks to congratulate, commend or recognise an individual or group in relation to their achievement or activities within North Ayrshire:- (1) a congratulatory motion, duly proposed and seconded, in the following terms: Council congratulates Girdle Toll Bowling Club on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary, marking five decades of sporting participation, community involvement and social contribution within North Ayrshire. Council acknowledges the commitment of committee members, volunteers and players - past and present - whose dedication has sustained the club since its formation and recognises the important role the club has played in promoting health, wellbeing and community cohesion. Council further recognises the value of local bowling clubs in bringing generations together and providing inclusive recreational opportunities within our communities. Council wishes Girdle Toll Bowling Club every continued success as it celebrates this significant milestone and looks forward to many more years of achievement and service to the local community.
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (2) a congratulatory motion, duly proposed and seconded, in the following terms: Council congratulates the Irvine Burns Club on the occasion of its 200th Anniversary, marking two centuries of dedication to celebrating the life, works and enduring legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns. Council recognises the Irvine Burns Club as one of the oldest Burns clubs in the world and acknowledges its long-standing contribution to Scottish culture, literature and civic life within North Ayrshire and beyond. Council commends the efforts of generations of members who have preserved and promoted Burns’ ideals of equality, compassion and social justice through education, events and community engagement. Council offers its very best wishes to the Irvine Burns Club as it marks this historic bicentenary and extends its congratulations on sustaining such an important cultural institution for two hundred years. 11 Questions In terms of Standing Order 14, submit:- (1) a question by Councillor Reid to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: “At the April meeting of the Cabinet there was an exempt report on the sale of Abbey Park Football Ground and 26 Dovecot Lane, Kilwinning. As the report was deemed confidential, I am limited in what information I can share with my constituents. Can the Cabinet Member outline the next stages in the land sale and how local residents will be able to express their views on any proposed development, including any change of use for the site?” (2) a question by Councillor Stalker to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: "Garnock Campus pool Hoist has not been in use since February. The Hoist was repaired but is now waiting on the council insurance giving the go ahead to start using once again. Can the cabinet member give an update on when this vital piece of equipment will be back in use?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (3) a question by Councillor Murdoch to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: “The December 2025 edition of the New Ardrossan Campus Newsletter stated that the stockpiles of contaminated soil on the site would be removed before Christmas. • Can the Cabinet Member please inform us where the contaminated earth was deposited and when it was removed from the site? • How much soil was removed from the site, how was it removed and where was it taken to? Will the Cabinet Member also inform us what remedial work was undertaken to remove the contamination source so there is no harm to human health and no significant pollution to the water environment and general environment and will she provide a guarantee that the site is free from all contaminants that may be harmful to the users of the site, especially the pupils attending the new school?” (4) a question by Councillor Foster to the Cabinet Member for Finance in the following terms: “In social media posts on 5th May, Patricia and Kenneth Gibson, then the SNP’s candidates for Cunninghame South and Cunninghame North, reported that North Ayrshire Council’s roads investment programme for 2026/27 was £3million more than the previous year. Of course, Mr and Mrs Gibson gave credit for the increased investment to the SNP. However, every member of this chamber knows that not only did SNP members vote against this investment in Labour’s budget, they made inaccurate claims about it. It was therefore to my astonishment that I saw that Cllr Johnston (a Cabinet Member), Cllr Dickson (the Provost) and Cllr McTiernan all shared the posts. Given the value we in this chamber place on accuracy, would the Cabinet Member like to correct the record for Mr and Mrs Gibson and confirm that the increased investment was a result of this council passing Labour’s budget? And would they therefore agree with me that it’s highly inappropriate for members of the administration to share information they know to be inaccurate two days before an election?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (5) a question by Councillor Stalker to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: "The café at Lochshore Hub still has not been handed over to the new tenant because of ongoing work by the Council. The café was closed Christmas 2025 for work to start and to be handed over 1st April 2026 work did not commence till last month with a new date of entry mid-July. This has been a loss to the community, and the new tenant has had to delay taking on staff because of the setbacks. Can I ask why the work was not scheduled to start earlier as the notes of interest were asked for back in 2024 form new tenants?” (6) a question by Councillor Murdoch to the Cabinet Member for Finance in the following terms: “Does the Cabinet Member think that NAC Officers do a good and important job, and does she think Officers advice, especially Legal Advice, is valuable and helpful to Elected Members?” (7) a question by Councillor Sweeney to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: "The former Rankins public house at 9 and 11 Townhead street in Stevenston has been derelict for some considerable time. This building is in a terrible state of disrepair, has been neglected for some time and is a significant safety risk for local people. Rats and pigeons are now nesting in the building. There are concerns about the damage to the roof causing a hazard to people walking past. Another concern is that the public footpath at the corner of the building is only 31 inches wide. Could you please advise what steps have been taken recently with the owners of this building to tackle the safety concerns that I have highlighted?” (8) a question by Councillor Angus-McDonald to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: “How many care assessments have been conducted since the introduction of the critical-only policy on 1st April 2026?” (9) a question by Councillor Currie to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: “What is the condition scoring for Arran’s roads and how does this compare with our mainland roads in North Ayrshire and the Scottish average?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (10) a question by Councillor Sweeney to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: “Can the Cabinet Member outline the process for adopting roads?” 12 Motions In terms of Standing Order 15, submit:- (1) A motion by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Larsen, in the following terms: In terms of paragraph 23.1 of Standing Orders Relating to Meetings and Proceedings of the Council to suspend paragraphs 15.1, 15.5 and 25.1 of Standing Orders to enable Council to reconsider a decision taken at the budget meeting on 25th February 2026 relating to the allocation of the Child Poverty and Early Intervention Fund and provision of Welfare Rights Officers. (Agenda item 3 – General Services Revenue Estimates). . 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: