Minute
North Lanarkshire Council · 6 October 2022
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 3 6 October 2022 at 4 pm. A Hybrid Meeting of the NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL PRESENT Councillor Duffy, Provost; Councillor Burgess, Depute Provost; Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Beveridge, Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Brennan, Bustard, Cairns, Campbell, Carragher, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Crichton, Currie, Di Mascio, Docherty, Duffy-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Keltie, Khan, Larson, Leckie, Lennon, Linden, Logue, Loughran, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McBride, McCluskey, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McKendrick, McLaren, McManus, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Mitchell, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Robb, Robinson, Shevlin, Shields, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner, Watson, Williams, Wilson and Woods. CHAIR Councillor Duffy (Provost) presided. IN ATTENDANCE The Chief Executive; Deputy Chief Executive; Chief Accountable Officer, Health and Social Care; Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions; Head of Strategic Communication; Head of Financial Solutions; Democratic Services Manager, and Committee Officer. APOLOGY Councillor Stevenson. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. Councillor Williams, by virtue of being a Director of a Community Energy Co-operative, declared a connection with agenda item 5, and further declared that she considered the interest so sufficiently remote that it did not preclude her participation in consideration of the motion. MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES AND PANELS – CYCLE 2 AND CYCLE 3 2022 2. There was submitted the volume of minutes for meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and Panels for Cycle 2 and Cycle 3, 2022 for approval in terms of Standing Order 21. Councillor A. Stubbs intimated that, in respect of the Minute of the meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee held on 29 September 2022 – paragraph 19 "Home to School Transport Provision 2022/2023", a further recommendation had been omitted from the Minute and requested that the Minute be updated accordingly, which was agreed. Decided: that paragraph 19 of the minute of the meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee held on 29 September 2022 be updated and the Minutes of the meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and Panels for Cycles 2 and 3 be approved.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 4 SCHEME OF ADMINISTRATION AND TIMETABLE OF MEETINGS 2022-2027 3. There was submitted a report by the Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions seeking approval of the revised Scheme of Administration and the timetable of meetings for the period from October 2022 to April 2027. Councillor Wilson requested that the date of the Community Safety Partnership Forum and Petitions Sub-Committee meetings in October and November 2022 respectively be added to the Timetable of Meetings, which was agreed. Decided: that the Scheme of Administration and the timetable of meetings for the period from October 2022 to April 2027 be approved and implemented, including the Community Safety Partnership Forum and Petitions Sub-Committee meetings in October and November 2022 respectively being added to the Timetable of Meetings. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, PANELS, WORKING GROUPS AND OUTSIDE BODIES 4. There was submitted a document by the Head of Legal and Democratic Solutions setting out recommendations for appointment to Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies, together with lists of changes to the Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies from each of the Labour Group and the SNP Group. The Provost proposed that the appointment of elected members to Outside Bodies be dealt with separately, which was agreed. Councillor Logue, seconded by Councillor Kelly, moved the appointment of Members to Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Groups and Panels as set out in the Labour Group proposals. Councillor Carragher, seconded by Councillor Sullivan, moved as an Amendment the appointment of Members to Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Groups and Panels as set out in the SNP Group proposals, with the exception of the Appointments Committee, the Audit and Scrutiny Panel and the Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers which in their view did not accord with the Council's political balance. Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called 37 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Beveridge, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di-Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 38 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Leckie, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Watson, Wilson and Woods. Councillor Shields abstained. 37 Members having voted for the Amendment, 38 Members having voted for the Motion and 1 Member having abstained, the Motion was accordingly declared carried.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 5 Councillor Roarty, seconded by Councillor Logue, moved the appointment of elected Members to Outside Bodies, as set out in the Labour Group proposals. Councillor Carragher, seconded by Councillor Sullivan, moved as an Amendment, the appointment of elected Members to Outside Bodies as set out in the SNP Group proposals. Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called 36 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Beveridge, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 38 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Leckie, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Watson, Wilson and Woods. Councillor Shields abstained. 36 Members having voted for the Amendment, 38 Members having voted for the Motion and 1 Member having abstained, the Motion was accordingly declared carried. Decided: that the appointment of Members to Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies, as attached at Appendix 1 to the Minute, be implemented. Councillor Williams prior to consideration of the following item of business, had declared a connection by virtue of being a Director of a Community Energy Co-operative, and had further declared that she considered the connection so sufficiently remote that it did not preclude her participation in consideration of the matter. NOTICE OF MOTION BY COUNCILLOR LENNON AND COUNCILLOR DI MASCIO 5. There was submitted the following Motion in the names of Councillor Lennon and Councillor Di Mascio, notice of which appeared on the Agenda, vis:- “Conduct a feasibility study for an authority wide Green, Renewable & Sustainable Community Energy Company that benefit’s the residents of North Lanarkshire. This Council recognises the financial impacts that the Cost of Living, Energy & Climate crises will have upon low-income families, the working poor, disadvantaged & energy excluded individuals and/or communities across the authority. This Council acknowledges the dire financial challenges residents will face both this winter and for the foreseeable future due to global instability and increases to fuel price caps. This Council agrees that despite being at the mercy of global markets & UK government, this authority has a significant role to play in mitigating these financial catastrophes for the betterment of its residents. This Council concludes that an authority/ community owned energy company could put our people at the heart of the energy system. It could bring communities & people together to take democratic climate action by understanding, generating, owning, using, and saving energy.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 6 This Council further acknowledges that community energy provides clear accountability and participatory governance within the energy system, which is empowering, transparent and equitable. It accelerates the transition to a zero-carbon energy system while increasing community resilience and/or it includes communities which may otherwise be excluded from the energy system. This Council agrees to conduct a full feasibility study to explore the concept of an authority/ community owned energy company which will be presented at a later date to committee. The study will include scalable options for Wind, Biomass, Solar & Hydrogen plants which be located in the authority bringing with it new job opportunities & significant community benefits. The report will also include a potential business case, funding options, partners and/or stakeholders whilst understanding that community energy refers to the delivery of community-led renewable energy, energy demand reduction and energy supply projects, whether wholly owned and/or controlled by communities or through partnership with commercial and/or public sector partners ensuring Green, Clean & Sustainable energy for many years to come thus ensuring North Lanarkshire truly is a place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest & Visit.” Councillor Lennon, seconded by Councillor Di Mascio, moved the terms of the Motion. Councillor Loughran, seconded by Councillor McPhilemy, moved as an Amendment:- "Council acknowledges the importance of tackling fuel poverty and supporting sustainable energy systems. Council commits to further develop and build on existing sustainable, green, energy systems within North Lanarkshire. Council will conduct a feasibility study to inform how the Council can best support the creation and implementation of fully integrated energy systems." Councillor Wilson, seconded by Councillor Watson, moved as a further Amendment:- "That the Council acknowledges the proposals to progress a feasibility study specifically for an authority wide Green, Renewable & Sustainable Community Energy Company on cost of living, energy and climate change grounds but is not persuaded that an investigation focused solely on this initiative is the right course of action to pursue at the present time. Agrees that the local authority will not proceed with an investigation that is focused solely on the particular initiative set out in the motion. Notes that the Scottish Government announced plans to set up a not-for-profit national energy company in 2017 but that there was a failure to follow through on this promise and the proposals were ultimately withdrawn in 2021. Understands that the Scottish Government now plan to establish a national energy agency and agrees that Council should monitor what progress is made with the downgraded plans before deciding whether it would be appropriate to initiate a feasibility study that is focused specifically on a Council- wide Green, Renewable & Sustainable Community Energy Company. Recognises the need to meet net zero targets and to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts towards 1.5°C. Understands that the Council has set ambitious targets to reach net zero including a requirement that at least 10 percent of community hub anticipated energy demands will be generated on site, a reduction in energy consumption of 3 percent annually and Energy Efficiency Improvements in the Corporate Estate to reduce carbon emissions in buildings such as sport centres, offices and schools. Notes that reports on the Council’s actions to move towards net zero and progress in meeting these aims will continue to be presented at future meetings of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 7 On the cost of living, Council raises concerns at the accuracy of the discourse directed towards the UK Government in the third paragraph of the motion including the phrase “being at the mercy of …. the UK Government.” Notes that in contrast to the discourse presented in this part of the motion, the UK Government has announced a range of measures to help the people of our four nations manage the current cost of living pressures, which have been caused by global factors. Acknowledges the following actions are part of the overall UK Government support package on the cost of living issues:- • The “Energy Price Guarantee” that will cap typical household energy bills at £2,500 per year for the next two years. This scheme will save the typical household £1,000 a year and may amount to a £150 billion expenditure package and more than double the £70 billion UK Government furlough scheme. • The “Energy Bills Support Scheme” to reduce household energy bills by £400 from October and is in addition to the Energy Price Guarantee. • A £650 payment, made in two instalments, for 8 million households in receipt of particular welfare support initiatives including Universal Credit, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance, Child Tax Credit and Pension Credit. • An additional £300 for all pensioner households. • Fuel duty reduced by 5p per litre for 12 months in March." Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called, in the first instance between the Motion and the Amendment first proposed, 36 Members voted for the Amendment first proposed, as follows:- Councillors Beveridge, Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Leckie, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McKendrick, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Shields and Woods. 35 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di-Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. Councillors Burgess, Currie, Nolan, Watson and Wilson abstained. 36 Members having voted for the Amendment first received, 35 Members having voted for the Motion and 5 Members having abstained, the Amendment first proposed was accordingly declared carried and as a result the Amendment first proposed became the Motion and the Amendment second proposed became the Amendment. On the roll being called, in the second instance between the Motion and the Amendment, 5 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Burgess, Currie, Nolan, Watson and Wilson. 37 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:-
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 8 Councillors Beveridge, Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Leckie, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McKendrick, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Shields, Williams and Woods. 33 Members abstained, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di-Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas and Toner. 5 Members having voted for the Amendment, and 37 Members having voted for the Motion, and 33 Members having abstained, the Motion was accordingly declared carried. Decided: (1) that the importance of tackling fuel poverty and supporting sustainable energy systems be noted; (2) that the Council commits to further develop and build on existing sustainable green energy systems within North Lanarkshire, and (3) that a feasibility study be conducted to inform how the Council can best support the creation and implementation of fully integrated energy systems. NOTICE OF MOTION BY COUNCILLOR LENNON AND COUNCILLOR McCLUSKEY 6. There was submitted the following Motion in the names of Councillor Lennon and Councillor McCluskey, notice of which appeared on the Agenda viz:- “To review all play park equipment in the authority making play areas more accessible for children with Disabilities, Sensory Impairment & Additional Support Needs. This Council recognises that play is an important part of all children’s development and more so for children with disabilities, visual impairment, and children with additional support needs. This Council acknowledges there is a severe lack of accessible/ inclusive play equipment at many play/ swing parks in North Lanarkshire for children with specialised requirements. This Council agrees that disabled & sensory play equipment is limited to one or two children’s play parks in the authority, which does not promote inclusive play “FOR ALL CHILDREN” with its selection of current play equipment. This Council further concedes that many parents must travel to Ravenscraig or out with the authority (Rouken Glen in Giffnock or Zetland in Grangemouth) to access purpose designed disabled equipment, meaning many parents must travel great distances to allow their children the opportunity for safe play & at significant cost. This Council agrees to conduct a full review (including any consultative data) of disabled/ sensory play equipment in the authority with an aim of identifying 1 adapted, disabled/ sensory play park per ward area in the authority thus ensuring stronger linkage with the 20 Minute Neighbourhood Concept. This Council will present a report at a future committee including an action plan to achieve more inclusive play for children with disabilities, visual impairment & additional support needs and ensuing North Lanarkshire an authority that promotes disabled play & play for all children living in the authority.” Thereon, Councillor Lennon, seconded by Councillor McCluskey, moved the terms of the Motion.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 9 Councillor McBride, seconded by Councillor Fisher, moved as an Amendment:- "Council welcomes a review of all play areas especially since the arbitrary and inadequate allocation of £60m in April 2021 to revamp every playpark in Scotland by the Scottish Government. Council acknowledges that all new NLC play areas are designed with inclusivity in mind. The money provided to NLC by the Scottish Government so far equates to £341K year one and £360K year 2 as part of a 5 year program. These monies have been used to refurbish 7 existing sites in year 1 (2021-22) and will refurbish 5 existing sites in year 2 (2022-2023). Council instructs the Leader of the Council to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy requesting additional funding to allow the Council to refurbish 260 existing play parks." Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called 38 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Beveridge, Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Watson, Wilson and Woods. 37 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di-Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Leckie, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 38 Members having voted for the Amendment and 37 Members having voted for the Motion, the Amendment was accordingly declared carried. Decided: (1) that the Council welcomes a review of all play areas given the arbitrary and inadequate allocation by the Scottish Government of £60m in April 2021 to revamp every playpark in Scotland; (2) that the Council acknowledges that all new Council play areas were designed with inclusivity in mind, and the money provided to the Council equates to £341K year one and £360K year 2 as part of a 5 year program with these monies being used to refurbish 7 existing sites in year 1 (2021-22) and will refurbish 5 existing sites in year 2 (2022-2023), and (3) that the Leader of the Council writes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy requesting additional funding to allow the Council to refurbish 260 existing play parks. NOTICE OF MOTION BY COUNCILLOR GOLDIE AND COUNCILLOR MASTERTON 7. This Notice of Motion was withdrawn. NOTICE OF MOTION BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON AND COUNCILLOR DI MASCIO 8. There was submitted the following Motion in the names of Councillor Robinson and Councillor Di Mascio, notice of which appeared on the Agenda viz:- “Conduct a feasibility study on the creation of a North Lanarkshire university-linked business incubator.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 10 This Council recognises that North Lanarkshire is the largest local authority in Scotland with no university, or university campus (outside of health facilities), within its boundaries. This puts North Lanarkshire at a distinct disadvantage with regards to attracting university spin-out companies, the majority of which are in the high value-add STEM sector, notably life sciences, engineering, software/ video games development, robotics, artificial intelligence and net zero / green technologies. In its resource spending review for the period 2023-27, Universities Scotland noted that Scottish Universities made an economic contribution of £15.3 billion to the UK economy in 2019/20. Notably, Scottish universities have created 1,240 spin-out companies via the commercialisation of research activities – 19% of the UK total. The commercialisation of university research adds £613 million to the Scottish economy on an annual basis. This Council notes that the BioCity / MediCity business accelerator is successfully located at Newhouse, however it is focussed on the life sciences sector and is not specifically linked to Scotland’s universities. This Council agrees to conduct a full feasibility study to explore the concept of a university-linked business incubator, the findings of which will subsequently be presented to committee. This study will investigate: • options for the scope and location of an incubator • funding options • identification of key partners and stakeholders This Council recognises that the creation of a business incubator linked to Scotland’s universities will have several positive impacts for our communities, notably: • the creation of high value jobs in North Lanarkshire – contributing to closing the gap between average earnings in North Lanarkshire and Scottish average earnings. • Enhancing North Lanarkshire’s reputation as the best place in Scotland to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit, as part of the Council’s “We ASPIRE” framework. • Developing opportunities for our young people, especially graduates, who are often forced to work, and potentially live, elsewhere. Helping to create a sustainable economy of the future, one that positions North Lanarkshire at the forefront of technological innovation across a variety of economic sectors.” Thereon, Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mitchell, moved the terms of the Motion. Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Duffy-Lawson, moved as an Amendment:- "This Council notes the decision that was taken at the meeting of the policy and strategy committee dated 18/03/2021 to create a partnership between North Lanarkshire Council, New College Lanarkshire and the University of the West of Scotland. This Council further notes, that in addition to the BioCity business incubator based in Newhouse, that this pathway includes key sectors of growth activity such as data science, sustainable construction and applied technologies as well as industry mentoring at every stage from an employer whom they will build a long-term relationship with. Further to this, Council recognises that 14 students have already started on this curricular progression route and it is anticipated that these numbers will significantly increase year on year." Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 11 On the roll being called 38 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Leckie, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Watson, Wilson and Woods. 37 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Beveridge, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di-Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 38 Members having voted for the Amendment and 37 Members having voted for the Motion, the Amendment was accordingly declared carried. Decided: (1) that the decision taken at the meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee on 18 March 2021 to create a partnership between North Lanarkshire Council, New College Lanarkshire and the University of the West of Scotland be noted; (2) that it be further noted that, in addition to the BioCity business incubator based in Newhouse, this pathway includes key sectors for growth activity such as data science, sustainable construction and applied technologies as well as industry mentoring at every stage from an employer with whom they will build a long term relationship, and (3) that the Council recognises that 14 students have already started on this curricular progression route and it is anticipated that these numbers will significantly increase year on year. NOTICE OF MOTION BY COUNCILLOR MITCHELL AND COUNCILLOR TONER 9. There was submitted the following Motion in the names of Councillor Mitchell and Councillor Toner, notice of which appeared on the Agenda viz:- “This Council recognises that for employees of the Council, hybrid working has been accepted through the Hybrid Working Scheme which allows for the application of workforce flexibility by utilising online meeting systems such as Microsoft Teams. This Council notes that this policy does not apply to Councillors and that whilst hybrid meetings have been taking place for appropriate Committees, there is no permanent provision to ensure this remains the policy. This Council acknowledges that Hybrid Working enhances participation, capacity, and empowerment across our communities and allows those Councillors from marginalised backgrounds to participate as elected representatives where they previously may not have been able to due to the barriers present. This Council accepts that Hybrid Working using technology is commonplace in appropriate workplaces now and will likely remain permanent, therefore, to not embrace such methods of working would be suppressive to a modern working environment that does not disenfranchise those with accessibility issues and provides a positive work life balance for workers. This Council recognises that promoting inclusion and aiming for equality helps in addressing the disadvantages that people may experience because of societal constructs, prejudice, and discrimination and this should include elected members.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 12 The Council agrees to amend Section 4 of 'Standing Orders for Meetings' and suitably amending the 'Protocol for Remote Council and Committee Meetings' to reflect a commitment to hybrid working for Councillors for appropriate meetings.” Thereon, Councillor Mitchell, seconded by Councillor Toner, moved the terms of the Motion. Councillor Roarty, seconded by Councillor Kelly, moved as an Amendment:- Additional Recommendation “Council agrees to amend Standing Order 64(A) to permit substitute members on the Planning Committee, Regulatory Committee and Audit and Scrutiny Panel”. Thereon, in terms of Standing Order 39, the vote was taken by calling the roll. On the roll being called 38 Members voted for the Amendment, as follows:- Councillors Boyd, Brannan-McVey, Burgess, Bustard, Campbell, Costello, M. Coyle, S. Coyle, Currie, Docherty, Duffy, Duff-Lawson, Dunbar, Fisher, Jones, Kelly, Khan, Leckie, Logue, Loughran, McBride, B. McCulloch, M. McCulloch, McDade, McKay, McLaren, McNally, McPake, McPhilemy, McVey, Nolan, Patton, Reddin, Roarty, Shevlin, Watson, Wilson and Woods. 37 Members voted for the Motion, as follows:- Councillors Ashraf, Ballinger, Barclay, Baudo, Beveridge, Brennan, Cairns, Carragher, Crichton, Di-Mascio, Fotheringham, Goldie, Hughes, Hume, Jarvie, D. Johnston, T. Johnston, Keltie, Larson, Lennon, Linden, MacGregor, Magowan, Masterton, McCluskey, McKendrick, McManus, Mitchell, Robb, Robinson, Smith, A. Stubbs, L. Stubbs, Sullivan, Thomas, Toner and Williams. 38 Members having voted for the Amendment and 37 Members having voted for the Motion, the Amendment was accordingly declared carried. Decided: (1) that Council recognises that for Council employees hybrid working has been accepted through the Hybrid Working Scheme which allows for the application of workforce flexibility by utilising online meeting systems such as MS Teams and notes that this policy does not apply to Councillors and whilst hybrid meetings have been taking place for appropriate Committees, there is no permanent provision to ensure this remains the policy; (2) that Council acknowledges that Hybrid Working enhances participation, capacity, and empowerment across our communities and allows those Councillors from marginalised backgrounds to participate as elected representatives where they previously may not have been able to due to the barriers present; (3) that Council accepts that Hybrid Working using technology is commonplace in appropriate workplaces and it is likely to remain permanent and to not embrace such methods of working would be suppressive to a modern working environment that does not disenfranchise those with accessibility issues and provides a positive work life balance for workers and recognises that promoting inclusion and aiming for equality helps in addressing the disadvantages that people may experience because of societal constructs, prejudice, and discrimination and this should include elected Members; (4) that Section 4 of 'Standing Orders for Meetings' and the 'Protocol for Remote Council and Committee Meetings' be amended to reflect the commitment to hybrid working for Councillors for appropriate meetings, and
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 13 (5) that Standing Order 64(A) be amended to permit substitute members on the Planning Committee, Regulatory Committee and Audit and Scrutiny Panel. QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN TERMS OF STANDING ORDER 51 10. It was noted that no questions had been submitted in terms of Standing Order 51.
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 14 Appendix 1 Amendments to Memberships of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Other Bodies Meeting of North Lanarkshire Council – 6 October 2022 Council is recommended to approve the appointments as detailed below. Conservative Group, Other Members and Officers Committees/Sub- Committees/Panels Proposed Amendment Adult Care and Social Work • Appoint Cllr McKendrick Communities & Regeneration • Appoint Cllr Beveridge Education, Children and Families • Appoint Cllrs M Coyle & S Coyle • Remove Cllr Beveridge Education Employee Appeals Sub • Appoint Cllr Beveridge Employee Appeals Sub • Appoint Cllr Beveridge Employment & Fair Work • Appoint Cllr Leckie Environment and Climate Change • Appoint Cllr Williams Housing • Remove Cllr S Coyle Petitions Sub • Appoint Cllr Leckie Planning • Remove Cllr Beveridge Policy & Strategy • Appoint Cllr Beveridge Regulatory • Appoint Cllr Beveridge Wellbeing and Tackling Poverty Committee • Appoint Cllrs Currie and Nolan • Appoint Cllrs Leckie and Williams Outside Bodies Proposed Appointment North Lanarkshire Properties (Investments) Ltd and North Lanarkshire Properties Management Committee • Head of Property and Projects to replace Head of Environmental Assets as Officer Director
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 15 Labour Group Proposals Amendments to Memberships of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Outside Bodies Meeting of North Lanarkshire Council – 6 October 2022 Council is recommended to approve the appointments as detailed below. Committees/Sub- Committees/Panels Proposed Amendment Audit & Scrutiny Panel Community Partnership Housing Committee Licensing Board Policy & Strategy Planning Regulatory Petitions Sub – Substitutes Wellbeing & Tackling Poverty Wellbeing & Tackling Poverty – Substitutes Planning Substitutes* Audit & Scrutiny Panel substitutes* Regulatory substitutes* Councillor Fisher to replace Councillor Kelly Councillor Stevenson to replace Councillor Campbell Councillor Fisher to replace Councillor Kelly Remove Councillor Shevlin Councillor Roarty added as 2nd Vice Convener Councillor McPake to replace Councillor Duffy Lawson Councillor B McCulloch to replace Councillor Kelly Councillor Bustard, Councillor Fisher, Councillor Patton Councillor Khan, Loughran, Stevenson, McNally, McPhilemy, Jones and Reddin Councillor Woods, Convener, and Councillor Costello, Vice Convener, appointed on 25 August 2022 Councillor B McCulloch, Councillor McLaren, Councillor Fisher Councillor Dunbar, Councillor Fisher, Councillor McKay Councillor Logue, Councillor B McCulloch, Councillor Roarty Councillor Kelly, Councillor Fisher, Councillor M McCulloch *Subject to approval of Agenda Item 9 Outside Bodies Proposed Amendment Care Experienced & Young People Champion Councillor Costello Amey Public Services LLP Councillor McPake to replace Councillor Masterton Environmental Key Fund Limited Councillor McPhilemy to replace Councillor Masterton Highland Reserve Forces & Cadet Association Councillor Burgess to replace Councillor Magowan NL Property Investments Limited and North Lanarkshire Properties LLP Councillor Duffy, Councillor Fisher 2 vacancies for SNP 1 vacancy for Conservative & Unionist Party
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 16 Outside Bodies Proposed Amendment North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Integrated Joint Board Councillor Khan (chair), Councillor Kelly 1 vacancy for SNP 1 vacancy for Conservative & Unionist Party Routes to Work Limited Councillor Duffy to replace Councillor Di Mascio Seven Lochs Partnership Board Councillor McPake to replace Councillor Keltie Supplier Development Programme Ltd Councillor Brannan McVey to replace Councillor Stubbs West of Scotland European Forum Councillor Kelly to replace Councillor Linden Substitute: Councillor Brannan McVey to replace Councillor Carragher
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 17 Memberships of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Outside Bodies SNP Proposals Committees/Sub- Committees/Panels Proposed Amendment Adult and Social Work Remove Cllr. Ballinger Appointments Sub Committee Replacing Cllr. Linden with Cllr. Sullivan Adding Substitutes Cllr. Barclay Cllr Hughes Cllr. Masterton Audit and Scrutiny Replacing Cllr. Lennon with Cllr. Sullivan Adding Substitutes *Cllr. Barclay *Cllr. Hughes *Cllr. Masterton Communities and Regeneration Remove Cllr. Masterton Economy, Finance and Resources Replace Cllr. Carragher with Cllr. Cairns Replace Cllr. Brennan with Cllr. Keltie Replace Cllr. Magowan with Cllr. Mitchell Substitutes: Replace Cllr. Hughes with Cllr. Carragher Replace Cllr. Mitchell with Cllr. Smith Education, Children and Families Remove Cllr. Linden Education Employee Appeals Sub Remove Cllr. Mitchell Employee Subs Appeal Remove Cllr. Barclay Employment and Fair Work Remove Cllr. Ashraf Environment and Climate Change Remove Cllr. Cairns Housing Add Cllr. Lennon Substitutes Replace Cllr. Masterton with Cllr. Hughes Joint Consultative Committee for Local Government Employees Replace Cllr. Sullivan with Cllr. Thomas Licensing Board Add Cllr. Toner Replace Cllr. Magowan with Cllr. Robb Petitions Sub Remove Cllr. Sullivan Substitutes: Replace Cllr. Barclay with Cllr. Ballinger Replace Cllr. Hughes with Cllr. Crichton Replace Cllr. Smith with Cllr. Jarvie Planning Add Cllr. Cairns Replace Cllr. A. Stubbs with Cllr. Jarvie Substitutes *Cllr. Barclay *Cllr. Hughes
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL - 6 OCTOBER 2022 18 Committees/Sub- Committees/Panels Proposed Amendment Policy and Strategy Remove Cllr. Magowan Replace Cllr. Ashraf with Cllr. Sullivan Replace Cllr. Barclay with Cllr. Fotheringham Replace Cllr. Linden with Cllr. Robinson Substitutes Replace Cllr. Hughes with Cllr. Smith Regulatory Remove Cllr. Sullivan Replace Cllr. Barclay with Cllr. Ballinger Substitutes *Cllr. Barclay *Cllr. Denis Johnston *Cllr. Sullivan Wellbeing and Tackling Poverty Cllr. Carragher Cllr. Goldie Cllr. Keltie Cllr. Linden Cllr. McGregor Cllr. McManus Cllr. Mitchell Cllr. Smith Cllr. L. Stubbs Cllr. Sullivan Cllr. Thomas Substitutes: Cllr. Brennan Cllr. Fotheringham Cllr. D. Johnston *Subject to approval of Agenda Item 9