Update to Scheme of Administration
Perth and Kinross Council · 17 June 2026
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality ___________________________________________________________________ Committee or Board: Perth and Kinross Council Date of Meeting: 17 June 2026 Report Title: Update to Scheme of Administration Report Number: 26/178 Report Author: Scott Hendry, Democratic Services Manager Organisational Lead: Lisa Simpson, Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to update members on the previous decision by Council to create additional Area Committees in the Highland, Strathmore and Strathearn areas in addition to the existing Kinross-shire Committee. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background/Context 4. Proposals 5. Conclusion 6. Impact Value Assessment 7. Appendices 2. Recommendations It is recommended that Council: 2.1 Approves the revisions to the Council’s Scheme of Administration as set out in section 4 of the report. 2.2 Appoint Conveners and Vice-Conveners for each of the new local area committees in the Strathearn, Highland and Strathmore areas.
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3. Background/Context 3.1 As part of the decision on the budget for financial year 2021/22, the Council agreed to set up a local area committee for the Kinross-shire area on a pilot basis. In August 2023 it was agreed that the area committee would continue on a permanent basis, and in financial year 2023/24 it was further agreed as part of the budget setting process that local area committees would also be created for the Strathearn, Highland and Strathmore areas. The terms of reference for the Kinross-shire Committee are set out in the Council’s Scheme of Administration (section 36, page 40). 3.2 Over the past two years, services across the Council have strengthened how local insight informs both policy and delivery. This has led to a more consistent approach to engagement and a clearer expectation that community perspectives shape decision-making. 3.3 Engagement with community councils has remained active, both individually and collectively, with officers attending meetings to address local issues and provide updates on key matters such as road safety and local projects. In parallel, the Fairer Futures model has been established across six priority areas, identified through evidence of poverty and inequality. This supports more coordinated, place-based working by bringing together services, partners and communities to build local capacity, resilience and confidence in participation. 3.4 The Community Planning Partnership has also been strengthened, with partners working more collaboratively and using data more effectively to target inequalities. Communities have been supported to develop Local Place Plans and Community Action Plans, enabling them to articulate priorities and influence future planning and service delivery. 3.5 These developments reinforce a clear shift away from uniform approaches to engagement. Earlier models, including the Local Action Partnerships introduced in 2015, highlighted the risks of unclear purpose and inconsistent participation. As set out in Elected Member Briefing Note 056-25 these arrangements were discontinued in 2025. The current approach draws on the tested Kinross-shire Area Committee model, with Local Area Committees being rolled out on that basis across other localities. This is being implemented as a pragmatic, learning-led approach. Experience from the roll- out will be used to refine and develop the model over time, ensuring it remains grounded in local need while providing a clear and consistent framework for engagement and decision-making.
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4 Proposals 4.1 Therefore in line with previous Council decisions, it is proposed that area committees be set up for the Strathearn, Highland and Strathmore areas based on the existing terms of reference for the Kinross-shire Committee as set out in section 36 of the Scheme of Administration. The local ward members for each area would be voting members of the committee and a Convener / Vice-Convener requires to be appointed for each of the committees. Consultation would take place with relevant community councils on membership, in a non-voting capacity, similar to that of the Kinross-shire Committee, and venues / meeting dates would be established for the committees to begin meeting following the summer recess. 5 Conclusion 5.1 Council is asked to agree to the setting up of area committees for the Strathearn, Highland and Strathmore areas based on the existing terms of reference for the Kinross-shire Committee. 6. Impact and Value Assessment Not Applicable. 7. Appendices Not applicable.