Minute of Meeting of Perth and Kinross Council of 26 June 2024 for Approval
Perth and Kinross Council · 4 September 2024
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Minute of hybrid meeting of Perth and Kinross Council held in the Council Chamber, 2 High Street, Perth on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 10.30am. Present: Provost X McDade, Depute Provost A Parrott, Bailies C Ahern, A Bailey, R Brock, C McLaren and M Williamson, Councillors K Allan, H Anderson L Barrett, P Barrett, B Brawn, S Carr, A Chan, D Cuthbert, S Donaldson, E Drysdale, J Duff, A Forbes, M Frampton, N Freshwater, K Harvey, D Illingworth, I James, N Khogali, G Laing, B Leishman, I MacPherson, I Massie, S McCole, T McEwan, J Rebbeck, W Robertson, C Shiers, F Smith, C Stewart, G Stewart, R Watters and J Welch. In Attendance: T Glen, Chief Executive; C Mailer, Director – Strategy, People and Resources; A Williams, Director – Economy, Place and Learning; L Simpson, Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance; S Walker, Strategic Lead – Finance & Business Support; J Jennings, V Robertson, L Stewart; S Hendry, A Brown and M Pasternak (all Strategy, People and Resources). Apologies: Councillor C Reid Provost X McDade, Presiding. The Depute Provost led discussion on Item 6, and the Provost led discussion on all other items of business. 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Provost McDade welcomed all those present to the meeting. Prior to the commencement of business, the Provost congratulated Councillor Steven Carr who had been recently been awarded an MBE for services to children in Ukraine and support to the Ukrainian community in Scotland. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no Declarations of Interests made in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. MINUTE OF MEETING OF PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL OF 15 MAY 2024 FOR APPROVAL The minute of meeting of Perth and Kinross Council of 15 May 2024 was submitted and approved as a correct record.
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On a point of clarification from Councillor G Laing, and regarding figures quoted by Councillor D Illingworth at the previous meeting during the debate on the motion to merge the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee and the Environment and Infrastructure Committee, it was agreed that Councillor N Khogali would circulate relevant information he had obtained through an FOI request to all elected members. 4. OUTSTANING BUSINESS STATEMENT The Outstanding Business Statement was noted, and it was agreed to remove the completed actions. 5. TWINNING AGREEMENT BETWEEN PERTH AND NIKOPOL, UKRAINE Resolved: 1. The establishment of a formal twinning relationship between Perth and Nikopol, Ukraine following the completion of appropriate due diligence checks, the successful formation of a Friends of Nikopol Group, and on the terms set out in Report 24/21 approved by the Provost’s Sub- Committee on 5 February 2024, be agreed. 2. It be agreed that Councillor S Carr be appointed as the Council representative on the Friends of Nikopol Group. 6. ANNUAL TREASURY REPORT 2023/24 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support (24/202) ensuring compliance with the requirement of the Council’s approved Treasury Management Practice 6 (TMP6 – Reporting Requirements & Management Information Arrangements) - the reporting to Council of the expected treasury activity for the forthcoming year (i.e. the Treasury and Investment Strategy) and the subsequent reporting of the actual results and activities (i.e. the Annual Treasury Report). The Council meeting on 10 May 2023 approved the Treasury Strategy for the 5 financial years 2023/24 to 2027/28 and the annual Investment Strategy for 2023/24 (Report No. 23/135 refers). Resolved: The content of the Annual Treasury Report 2023/24 (24/202) be noted.
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7. SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (24/203) seeking Council approval of the new Sustainable Procurement Strategy. There was also a slide-based presentation provided by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance. Resolved: (i) The Sustainable Procurement Strategy at Appendix 1, be approved. (ii) Officers be remitted to develop a plan for implementation of the Strategy. (iii) The implementation plan, once developed, be remitted to Finance and Resources Committee for approval. (iv) An annual report in relation to progress will be presented to the Finance and Resources Committee in accordance with the Scheme of Administration. 8. REVISIONS TO STANDING ORDERS – REVISED DEPUTATIONS PROTOCOL Motion by Councillor E Drysdale and G Laing To agree to the proposed changes to the deputations protocol as set out on the agenda. Amendment by Bailie C Ahern and Councillor B Brawn In accordance with the Motion but with an amendment to Protocol for Deputations, appendix 2, para 6: 6. Deputations will be permitted to speak for ten minutes. Deputations forming more than one person will be permitted to speak for a combined total of ten minutes. At the discretion of the Convener, the total permitted time for deputations in relation to an item of business may be limited as deemed appropriate and guided by the volume of business on the agenda. Joint deputations should not repeat points or themes already covered. So will read: Deputations will be permitted to speak for ten minutes. Deputations forming more than one person will be permitted to speak for a combined total of ten minutes. Joint deputations should not repeat points or themes already covered.
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In terms of Standing Order 21.5, a roll call vote was taken: 24 Members voted for the Motion, as follows: Provost X McDade, Depute Provost A Parrott, Bailies R Brock, C McLaren and M Williamson, Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett, S Carr, D Cuthbert, S Donaldson, E Drysdale, M Frampton, K Harvey, G Laing, I MacPherson, I Massie, S McCole, T McEwan, J Rebbeck, W Robertson, C Stewart, G Stewart, R Watters and J Welch 15 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: Bailies C Ahern and A Bailey, Councillors K Allan, H Anderson, B Brawn, A Chan, J Duff, A Forbes, N Freshwater, D Illingworth, I James, N Khogali, B Leishman, C Shiers and F Smith. Resolved: In accordance with the Motion. 9. UK GENERAL ELECTION – 4 JULY 2024 – DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES Resolved: The following changes to polling places for the UK General Election on 4 July 2024 be homologated: Amulree Hall to Dunkeld Guide Hall Upper Springlands to the Gannochy Community Centre Perth Gospel Hall to Letham Primary School (Hall) 10. UPDATE TO SCHEME OF ADMINISTRATION Resolved: The proposed changes to the Scheme of Administration, as set out on the agenda, be agreed. 11. UPDATE TO TIMETABLE OF MEETINGS The meeting of Executive Sub-Committee of Learning and Families Committee scheduled on 2 September 2024 to be moved to 16 September 2024 at 10.30am. The meeting of Perth and Kinross Council scheduled on 19 August 2024 to be moved to 4 September 2024 at 10.30am.
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The Meeting of Planning and Placemaking Committee scheduled on 4 September 2024 be moved to 11 September 2024 at 9.30am. The Council meeting on 11 September 2024 to no longer take place. 12. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES/OUTSIDE BODIES Motion by Councillors G Laing and E Drysdale To agree to the appointments as set out on the agenda. Amendment by Councillors J Duff and K Allan To agree to appointments as set out on the agenda with a change of nomination to Tayside Contacts Joint Committee Convener/ Vice-Convener being Councillor Angus Forbes. In terms of Standing Order 21.5 a roll call was taken 20 Members voted for the Motion as follows: Provost X McDade, Depute Provost A Parrott, Bailies R Brock and W Williamson, Councillors S Carr, D Cuthbert, S Donaldson, E Drysdale, M Frampton, K Harvey, G Laing, I MacPherson, I Massie, S McCole, T McEwan, J Rebbeck, C Stewart, G Stewart, R Watters and J Welch. 13 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: Bailie C Ahern, Councillors K Allan, H Anderson, B Brawn, A Chan, J Duff, A Forbes, N Freshwater, D Illingworth, I James, N Khogali, C Shiers and F Smith. 6 Members abstained as follows: Bailies A Bailey and C McLaren, Councillors L Barrett, P Barrett, B Leishman and W Robertson. Resolved: Councillor S Donaldson be replaced by Bailie M Williamson on Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee. Bailie M Williamson be replaced by Councillor S Donaldson on Economy and Infrastructure Committee. Councillor J Welch to no longer be a Vice-Convener of Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee but remain a member of the committee.
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Bailie M Williamson be replaced by Councillor D Cuthbert as the Perth and Kinross Council nomination for Tayside Contracts Joint Committee Convener/Vice- Convener. Bailie M Williamson be replaced by Councillor J Welch on Tayside Contracts Joint Committee. 13. ELECTED MEMBERS BRIEFING NOTES Resolved: The Elected Members Briefing Notes, issued since the previous Council meeting and as set out on the agenda, be noted.