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North Ayrshire Council · 24 June 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, 24 June 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 20 May 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 11 May 2026 - 14 June 2026 (copy enclosed). 5 Leader's Report Submit report by the Leader of the Council for the period covering 11 May 2026 to 14 June 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 27 May 2026 to 15 June 2026. 7 Congratulatory Motion In terms of Standing Order 15.4, 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 North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club on the selection of two of its players to represent Scotland at next month’s Commonwealth Championships in India. Chris Main from Saltcoats, and Stevenston's Martin Johnson have been chosen as two of only four male players recruited from all over the country. Chris will also be Team Captain! Council also commends the sterling work done by NATTC in encouraging people of all ages and abilities to participate in this sport and acknowledges the beneficial effects of this kind of activity on one's mental and physical wellbeing. Council wishes Team Scotland and our two local representatives all the best for the competition". (2) a congratulatory motion, duly proposed and seconded, in the following terms: "North Ayrshire Council congratulates North Ayrshire boxers Brooke Nealy and Aaron Cullen on their selection to represent Scotland at the up coming Commonwealth Games. Council recognises their hard work, dedication and sporting achievements and wishes them every success as they represent Scotland and North Ayrshire on the International stage. Council agrees to record its congratulations and best wishes to both athletes and wishes Team Scotland the best of luck".
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (3) a congratulatory motion, duly proposed and seconded, in the following terms: "To congratulate Megan’s Space for winning the award of Charity of the Year from the SVCO, with congratulations to Robert & Jenny Copeland, family and the rest of the team". 8 Revenue Budget 2025/26: Financial Performance to 31 March 2026 Submit report by the Head of Service (Democratic Services) to resolve the Council’s position on the use of underspend reported to Cabinet in the Council’s financial performance report 2025/26 (copy enclosed). 9 North Ayrshire Council Unaudited Annual Accounts 2025/26 Submit report by the Head of Service (Finance) on the unaudited Annual Accounts for the year to 31 March 2026 (copy enclosed). 10 North Ayrshire Charitable Trusts: Unaudited Trustees’ Annual Report 2025/26 Submit report by the Head of Service (Finance) on the unaudited Trustees’ Annual Report for the year to 31 March 2026, for approval by the Council as trustees (copy enclosed). 11 Treasury Management and Investment Annual Report 2025/26 Submit report by the Head of Service (Finance) on the Treasury Management and Investment Annual Report and Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 (copy enclosed). 12 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes – Monitoring Report Submit report by the Head of Service (Finance) on the details of the policy impact following one year of implementation of the 100% Council Tax premium for Second Homes within North Ayrshire applied from 1 April 2025 (copy enclosed). 13 Private Sector Housing: North Ayrshire Scheme of Assistance Submit report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) on the updated North Ayrshire Scheme of Assistance (copy enclosed). 14 Three Towns Pride in Place Programme Submit report by the Executive Director (Housing & Communities) on the proposed Elected Member representation on the Three Towns Neighbourhood Board (copy enclosed). 15 Questions In terms of Standing Order 14, submit:-
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (1) a question by Councillor Angus-McDonald to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: “To ask the Cabinet Member how many care packages have been rejected, stopped or removed since the implementation of the ‘Critical Only’ policy?” (2) a question by Councillor Inglis to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: "Given that North Ayrshire school leavers in SIMD deciles 9–10 is noted as being well below the national average in attainment performance, what factors may be contributing to this comparatively lower performance, and what targeted strategies will be implemented to improve outcomes for learners in deciles 9-10?” (3) a question by Councillor McLean to the Leader of the Council in the following terms: “Does the leader of the council believe that the engagements attended by the Provost are appropriate?” (4) a question by Councillor Todd Ferguson to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: “What steps is the Cabinet Member taking to ensure North Ayrshire children benefit from the SNP Government’s promised free school bags scheme?” (5) a question by Councillor Hume to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: "The adverts to recruit new school crossing patrollers to implement February’s budget decisions are now live. Given the tight timeframe between the adverts going live and the start of the school term, what will the administration do to implement the councils budget decisions if they fail to recruit to every position before the start of the school year?” (6) a question by Councillor Marshall to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: “As part of the Pride in Place impact fund award for North Ayrshire and with the approach agreed at cabinet in January 2026 Officers of the council identified projects in the North Coast Ward to the value of £308,000. These were almost exclusively associated with Council services. Were Members of the North Coast invited to make suggestions for projects and if so what were their suggestions and if so why not?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (7) a question by Councillor McLean to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: “To ask the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care: How many incidents of racism have been a) alleged against staff in the social work department, b) led to an investigation and c) been founded and lead to disciplinary action, and d) what was that disciplinary action over the past 5 years?” (8) a question by Councillor Todd Ferguson to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: "What assessment has the Cabinet Member made of the economic, environmental and infrastructure impacts of proposed data centre developments in North Ayrshire?” (9) a question by Councillor Foster to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: "Is the Forum site in Irvine now safe?” (10) a question by Councillor Marshall to the Cabinet Member for Education in the following terms: "In March 2026 I raised the issue of the continual rise in case of violence and aggression in NAC schools and was assured that our " aim is to ensure safe inclusive learning environments where aggression and violence and neither tolerated nor normalised and where the well-being of pupils and staff is paramount” For the edification and consolation of School Staff can the Cabinet Member give three examples of aggressive and violent behaviours in schools which cross acceptable boundaries naming the boundary in each and also in each case what are the Consequences?” (11) a question by Councillor McLean to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: "How many of North Ayrshires Social Work policies had to be revised or changed after the Scottish Government's anti-racism action plan?” (12) a question by Councillor Todd Ferguson to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: "What confidence does the Cabinet Member have that the Scottish Government’s ferry replacement programme is delivering value for money for North Ayrshire residents?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (13) a question by Councillor Montgomerie to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: "To get an update on the dashboard for housing allocations?” (14) a question by Councillor Marshall to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: "The Health and Social Care Partnership has made the decision to only fund constituents whose need is defined as “critical”. Can you please define “critical"? (15) a question by Councillor McLean to the Leader of the Council in the following terms: "Can the Leader of the Council explain and advise on why you have instigated an investigation into complaints regarding the Vineburgh community centre, its SLA and management?” (16) a question by Councillor Todd Ferguson to the Leader of the Council in the following terms: "Does the Leader believe his administration’s decision to vote against granting the Freedom of North Ayrshire to The Royal Regiment of Scotland reflected local opinion?” (17) a question by Councillor Currie to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and the Islands in the following terms: "What progress has been made on the redevelopment of Ardrossan Harbour since the harbour was brought into public ownership?” (18) a question by Councillor Marshall to the Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care in the following terms: "Can the Cabinet Member update me for both the Care at Home Service and Care Home placements the numbers that: 1. are receipt of each service 2. are on a waiting list to be assessed for each service 3. are on a waiting list having been assessed for each service” (19) a question by Councillor Murdoch to the Cabinet Member for Finance in the following terms: "Can the Cabinet Member please provide details of any occasion when the SNP Cabinet have not accepted North Ayrshire Council Officers Legal Advice?”
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE (20) a question by Councillor Marshall to the Cabinet Member for Finance in the following terms: "One notes the decline in business employment and the continued deterioration in the retail environment in our town centres. For each of the financial years 2025/26 and 2026/27 can the Member list the total rateable value for Businesses in North Ayrshire, the poundage applied and the total amount of rates billed for collection?” (21) a question by Councillor Murdoch to the Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy in the following terms: "Can the Cabinet Member please provide an update on what is planned for the old Brisbane Primary School in Largs?” 16 Motions In terms of Standing Order 15, submit:- (1) a motion by Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, in the following terms: "That full council agrees that there will be a full review of the capital programme during the 2027/28 budget process. To prepare the review, including any lessons learned and learn from previous mistakes, council instructs officers to bring a report to full council detailing every delayed and overbudget capital project over this term (starting May 2022), and the impact this has had on financing the programme". 17 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: