Minute of Meeting of Perth and Kinross Council of 5 March 2025 for Approval
Perth and Kinross Council · 7 May 2025
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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 5 March 2025 at 10.00am. Present: Provost X McDade, Depute Provost A Parrott, Bailies C Ahern, B Bailey, R Brock and C McLaren; 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, I MacPherson, C Mair, I Massie, S McCole, T McEwan, J Rebbeck, W Robertson, C Shiers, F Smith, C Stewart, G Stewart, A Watt, R Watters and J Welch. In Attendance: T Glen, Chief Executive; C Mailer, Depute Chief Executive; L Simpson, Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance; S Walker, Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support; S Merone, Strategic Lead – Economy, Development and Planning; J Jennings (Finance and Business Support); B Murray (Economy, Development and Planning); S Hendry, A Brown and M Pasternak (all Legal and Governance). Apology for Absence: Bailie M Williamson. Provost X McDade, Presiding. Provost led on Items 1-8 and 11-15, and Depute Provost led on Items 9 and 10. 1. Welcome and Apologies Provost McDade welcomed all those present to the meeting and an apology was noted as above. 2. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. Urgent Business Item In terms of Standing Order 9.3 (b), the Provost confirmed that he was accepting the following motion as an urgent item of business on the grounds that there had been a material change in the policy matter around the topic since the deadline for motions had passed.
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Motion by Councillor S Carr and Bailie C Ahern In light of recent events in the United States, that prompted the responses of support for Ukraine from European leaders, Council reaffirms our continued commitment to supporting the Ukrainian communities within Perth and Kinross, at a time when recent actions undermine the ongoing struggle against Russian aggression and the defence of Ukraine’s sovereign integrity. Council also acknowledges with appreciation the significant work of Council officers in their support of our Ukrainian families within Perth and Kinross, across a wide range of crucial services, and providing the aid and assistance they need at a time where many Ukrainians are seriously concerned about the future of their country. Council urges the Scottish Government to continue its unwavering support for displaced Ukrainians, and to provide reassurances to them during this worrying time of uncertainty. Council urges the United Kingdom Government to be steadfast in its commitment to supporting Ukraine and, in partnership with Europe, continues to provide the aid and military assistance that Ukraine needs to defend itself. Resolved: In accordance with the Motion. 4. Minute of Perth and Kinross Council of 4 December 2024 for Approval The minute of meeting of Perth and Kinross Council of 4 December 2024 was submitted and approved as a correct record. 5. Outstanding Business Statement The Outstanding Business Statement was noted, and it was agreed to remove the completed actions. 6. Treasury and Investment Strategy and Prudential Indicators 2025/26 – 2030/31 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support (25/39) detailing the Council’s proposed Treasury Strategy for 2025/26 to 2030/31, the Investment and Property Strategy for 2025/26 and Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 to 2030/31.
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Resolved: (i) The contents of the report be noted. (ii) The 6-year Treasury Strategy for 2025/26 to 2030/31, as detailed in the report, which is submitted in accordance with the Council’s approved Treasury Management Practices (TMP), be approved. (iii) The Permitted Investments and Investment Strategy for 2025/26, outlined at Section 7 and detailed at Appendix III of the report, be approved. (iv) The Property Investment Strategy for 2025/26, outlined at Section 8 and detailed at Appendix IV of the report, be approved. (v) The proposed Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 to 2030/31, including increasing the Council’s Authorised Limit for Borrowing to £1.3 billion, as outlined at Section 11 and detailed at Appendix V of the report, be approved. 7. Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 3 Evidence Report There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Economy, Development and Planning (25/40) asking the Council to (1) approve the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) Evidence Report and (2) delegate authority to the Strategic Lead (Economy, Development and Planning) to submit the plan to the Scottish Ministers for the Gate Check process. The LDP3 will have an important role in delivering the spatial planning aspects of the Corporate Plan 2022-2027, particularly contributing to the priorities of ‘tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places’ and ‘developing a resilient, stronger and greener economy’. Resolved: (i) The LDP3 Evidence Report be approved and authority be delegated to the Strategic Lead (Economy, Development and Planning) to submit it to Scottish Ministers who will appoint a Reporter from the Department for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) for review. (ii) Authority be delegated to the Strategic Lead (Economy, Development and Planning) to make any necessary minor changes or updates to the Evidence Report thereafter, prior to its submission to Scottish Ministers. 8. Updates to Scheme of Administration Resolved: The proposed update to the Scheme of Administration, as set out on the agenda, be agreed.
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9. Appointments to Committees/Outside Bodies Resolved: Councillor Colin Stewart to replace Provost Xander McDade on the Affordable Housing Member/Officer Working Group. Bailie Clare McLaren to replace Councillor Sheila McCole as the representative on the Friends of Cognac Association. Councillor Stewart Donaldson to replace Councillor Sheila McCole as the Perth & Kinross representative on the Scotland Excel Joint Committee. Councillor Ken Harvey to replace Councillor Steven Carr on the Perth and Kinross Sport Council. It be agreed to reduce the number of elected members on the Employees Joint Consultative Committee from 4 to 3. 10. 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.