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North Lanarkshire Council · 7 December 2023
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28 November 2023 Members of the Policy and Strategy Committee Chief Executive’s Office Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Notice is given that a Meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee is to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 14:00 PM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Members : Clerk Name: Lesley Dysart Clerk Telephone: Clerk Email: dysartl@northlan.gov.uk J Logue, L Roarty, C Barclay, A Beveridge, H Brannan-McVey, A Campbell, T Carragher, C Costello, P Di Mascio, K Duffy, T Fisher, D Johnston, K Larson, J Leckie, G Lennon, H Loughran, A Masterton, M McBride, L Nolan, G Robinson, A Smith, K Stevenson, A Stubbs, S Watson, G Woods.
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Agenda 1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 2 Minutes 2(a) Appointments Sub Committee Minutes 26 October and 9 November 2023 Submit Minutes of the Appointments Sub-Committee of 26 October, and 9 November 2023 7 - 10 2(b) Audit and Scrutiny Panel Minutes 4 September and 25 October 2023 Submit Minutes of the Audit and Scrutiny Panel of 4 September and 25 October 2023 11 - 22 Operational 3 Strategic Asset Review and Investment Strategy (SARIS) Submit report by the Chief Officer (Asset and Procurement) informing of the approach being taken to process both investment and rationalisation proposals, in line with the upcoming renewed Capital Programme allocation noting the previously agreed commitment to replace all 'pre- 1996' establishments 23 - 32 4 Audit Scotland Best Value Thematic Report Submit report by the Chief Officer (Audit and Risk) presenting to Members the Best Value Thematic Report produced by the Council's appointed external auditors, Audit Scotland, as part of their audit of the Council for the year-ending 31 March 2023 33 - 64 5 One Place One Plan - Annual Governance Update Submit report by the Chief Executive providing an update on the next stage realignments required to further create the conditions and enhance the resources, skills, and interrelationships while recognising the financial challenges, critical in supporting a more integrated approach to delivery, while ensuring there remains an unwavering focus on achieving inclusive growth and prosperity for all as set out in The Plan for North Lanarkshire 65 - 84
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6 One Workforce - Delivering the Programme of Work Submit report by the Chief Officer (People Resources) seeking approval of the Council's One Workforce Priorities to 2028, their associated strategic aims, and the rolling plan of work which supports the delivery of these aims 85 - 116 7 Integration Scheme Review Submit report by the Chief Officer (Health and Social Care) seeking approval of the revised Integration Scheme 117 - 164 8 Glasgow City Region - Pan Lanarkshire Transport Corridor and Investment Zone Update Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) providing Members with an update on work currently underway on the development of the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone 165 - 176 9 Sustainable Futures Programme of Work - Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy and Delivery Plan Submit report by the Chief Officer (Asset and Procurement), and the Chief Officer (Housing Management (1) informing of the analysis undertaken on behalf of the Council, (2) seeking approval of the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy and Delivery Plan 177 - 386 10 Policy on Fairgrounds and Circuses Submit report by the Depute Chief Executive (1) seeking approval of recommendations to address the concerns which resulted in the previous restrictions being introduced regarding Fairgrounds and Circuses, and (2) providing greater access to sites across the Council area for the Showmen's Guild 387 - 392 11 Home to School Transport - Update Submit report by the Chief Officer (Education - North) providing an update on Home to School Transport 393 - 400 12 Self-Evaluation of the Audit and Scrutiny Panel Outcome Report and Improvement Plan Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) (1) seeking agreement that the Audit and Scrutiny Panel provide the Policy and Strategy Committee with an annual update advising on the implementation of the actions in the Improvement Plan, and (2) Remit the report to the next Council Meeting in December 2023 for approval of the removal of substitute attendance at the Audit and Scrutiny Panel, as per improvement action 2.4 in Appendix 2 401 - 416
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13 The Enterprise Strategic Vehicle - Update and Future Developments Submit report by the Chief Officer (Assets and Procurement) providing a further update on the Enterprise Project highlighting both progress to date, and planned future development 417 - 434 EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC The Sub-Committee is asked to consider passing the following resolution: "That under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act". 14 Joint Venture - Exit Arrangements Submit report by the Depute Chief Executive (1) highlighting work completed to date by the Exit Workstream, and (2) recommending future steps