Agenda
North Lanarkshire Council · 22 June 2023
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AGENDA (1) Declarations of Interest in terms of the Ethical Standards in Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (2) Appointment of Depute Leader of the Council (3) Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies Submit proposed amendments to Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies (copy to follow) (4) Minutes of Meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and Panels - Cycle 2 Submit volume of minutes of meetings of committees, sub-committees and panels for cycle 2 for approval in terms of standing order number 21(copy to follow) (5) Outcome of By-Election held on 15 June 2023 in Ward 15 Bellshill Submit outcome of the By-Election held on 15 June 2023 in Ward 15 Bellshill (copy to follow) (6) Club 365 - Review and Summer Proposal Report (2023) Submit report by the Chief Officer (Education - North) (copy to follow) NOTICE OF MOTIONS (7) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Smith and Councillor Robb “Council recognises the importance of future residential development taking place in consideration of commensurate amenities and facilities, noting concerns expressed by North Lanarkshire residents previously in relation to the capacity of GP and dentist services. Council agrees to notify NHS Lanarkshire as a consultee in relation to any submitted major residential development planning applications so they may include those developments within their future planning and operating model” (8) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Cairns and Councillor Hughes “Council recognises the important role that parents have in their children’s education. The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) act (2006) includes parental representation. Parental input on education committees is recognised in other Local Authorities in Scotland with having one or two representatives on the committee. Council therefore agrees to make provision for two parent/carer representatives, one from the primary sector, one from secondary sector to the Education, Children and Families committee with full voting rights”
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2 (9) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Sullivan and Councillor Jarvie “That Council congratulates Lanarkshire Carers for the work they do across North Lanarkshire; notes the success of their emergency and flexible support funds, the winter support package short breaks initiative to ease the cost of living crisis and for their specialism and targeted support for LGBT+ carers; appreciates the support they provide carers in breaking down barriers for all those who live in Lanarkshire regardless of ethnicity in accessing local services and acknowledges the collaborative work they do with partners in representing underrepresented groups across North Lanarkshire and asks the Provost to write to them congratulating them on their achievements on behalf of our constituents across North Lanarkshire” (10) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor A Stubbs and Councillor Sullivan “Council congratulates Airdrie FC on their promotion to the SPFL Championship but notes with sadness the relegation of North Lanarkshire’s oldest football club, Albion Rovers, from the professional football league; regrets the lack of support given to the club by North Lanarkshire Council over previous years in comparison to other local football teams and commits to engaging with the board and community trust of Albion Rovers FC to offer whatever support it can to help with the transition to Lowland League football and encourage a return to the professional leagues as soon as possible” (11) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Larson and Councillor Ashraf “This Council is committed to promoting and strengthening a positive culture for all early year’s practitioners. The Council also recognises the important role of early learning in ensuring children have the best start in life. Council therefore agrees to make provision for the election of an early year’s practitioner to the NLC Education, Children and Families Committee” (12) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Larson and Councillor Ballinger “Council recognises the financial burden brought to local families through the cost-of-living crisis. This Council will therefore work with all local stakeholders and consult with the West Partnership in order to carry out a comprehensive review of school meal costs. Affordability and Quality of provision should be key drivers of the review, as should bringing NLC into line with comparable Local Authorities. This review will be brought back to Council for further consideration” (13) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Larson and Councillor Robinson “This Council agrees to review its policy in relation to lets for Mobile Fairground operators. Council further agrees to establish a member/officer working group to consider all aspects relating to Funfairs and similar activities and/or events”
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3 (14) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor McLaren and Councillor Campbell “Council notes that developers can appeal planning decisions if their application is refused at the Planning Committee; recognises that our communities do not have the same equal right of appeal which impacts negatively on local decision making. Agrees that the Chief Officer (Place) write to the Scottish Government calling for a review on the right of appeal” (15) Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Beveridge and Councillor McKendrick “Given the latest statement and press release from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland, reporting that the force is institutionally racist this Council expresses deep concerns at these comments. This Council implores the Scottish Government to immediately make representation to the UK government seeking an urgent Royal Commission Review into all aspects of Police Scotland. Given that the present Chief Constable has been in a senior managerial position since the creation of Police Scotland consideration must be given if this move to a one force has led to a depletion of the service provided” QUESTIONS (16) Questions Received in Terms of Standing Order 51 - None Received