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Renfrewshire Council · 22 June 2023
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15/06/2023 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 22 June 2023 09:30 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Membership Provost Lorraine Cameron (Convener): Councillor Iain Nicolson (Leader): Councillor Cathy McEwan (Depute Convener): Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (Depute Leader): Councillor Jennifer Adam: Councillor Fiona Airlie-Nicolson: Councillor Alison Ann-Dowling: Councillor Stephen Burns: Councillor Michelle Campbell: Councillor Graeme Clark: Councillor Carolann Davidson: Councillor Eddie Devine: Councillor Andy Doig: Councillor Audrey Doig: Councillor Chris Gilmour: Councillor Edward Grady: Councillor Gillian Graham: Councillor Neill Graham: Councillor John Gray: Councillor Anne Hannigan: Councillor John Hood: Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes: Councillor Robert Innes: Councillor Alec Leishman: Councillor Bruce MacFarlane: Councillor James MacLaren: Councillor Kenny MacLaren: Councillor Mags MacLaren: Councillor Colin McCulloch: Councillor Janis McDonald: Councillor David McGonigle: Councillor Jamie McGuire: Councillor Marie McGurk: Councillor Iain McMillan: Councillor John McNaughtan: Councillor Kevin Montgomery: Councillor Sam Mullin: Councillor Will Mylet: Councillor Jim Paterson: Councillor Emma Rodden: Councillor John Shaw: Councillor Ben Smith: Councillor Andy Steel: Hybrid Meeting Please note that this meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers. However, it is a hybrid meeting and arrangements have been made for members to join the meeting remotely should they wish. MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance
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15/06/2023 Further Information This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. A copy of the agenda and reports for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley and online at http://renfrewshire.cmis.uk.com/renfrewshire/CouncilandBoards.aspx For further information, please email democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk Members of the Press and Public Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to the customer service centre where they will be met and directed to the meeting. Webcasting of Council Meeting This meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at the start of the meeting the Provost will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed. Generally the public seating areas will not be filmed. The cameras focus on the main participants. If you have any queries regarding this please contact Committee Services on democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk. To find the webcast please navigate to: https://renfrewshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home and select the meeting from the calendar.
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15/06/2023 Items of business Apologies Apologies from members. Declarations of Interest Members are asked to declare an interest in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest. 1 Minutes of Meetings of Council, Boards and Panels (attached separately) Placing Requests & Exclusions Appeals Panel, 3 May 2023, pages 700- 703 Council, 4 May 2023, pages 704-721 Placing Requests & Exclusions Appeals Panel, 9 May 2023, pages 722- 725 Personnel Appeals & Applied Conditions of Service Appeals Panel, 12 May 2023, pages 726-727 Placing Requests & Exclusions Appeals Panel, 15 May 2023, pages 728-729 Communities & Housing Services Policy Board, 16 May 2023, pages 730-743 Regulatory Functions Board, 17 May 2023, pages 744-753 Education & Children’s Services Policy Board, 18 May 2023, pages 754- 761 Personnel Appeals & Applied Conditions of Service Appeals Panel, 19 May 2023, pages 762-763 Petitions Board, 22 May 2023, pages 764-767 Audit, Risk & Scrutiny Board, 22 May 2023, pages 768-773 Economy & Regeneration Policy Board, 23 May 2023, pages 774-779 Planning & Climate Change Policy Board, 23 May 2023, pages 780- 783 Infrastructure, Land & Environment Policy Board, 24 May 2023, pages 784-791 Personnel Appeals & Applied Conditions of Service Appeals Panel, 25 May 2023, pages 792-793 Local Review Body, 30 May 2023, pages 794-797 Regulatory Functions Board, 1 June 2023, pages 798-805 Placing Requests & Exclusions Appeals Panel, 7 June 2023, pages 806- 807 Finance, Resources & Customer Services Policy Board, 8 June 2023, pages 808-827 Leadership Board, 14 June 2023 (copy to follow) Placing Requests & Exclusions Appeals Panel, 19 June 2023 (copy to follow) 2 Provost's Update Hear from the Provost
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15/06/2023 3(a) Dargavel Primary - Independent External Review Report by Chief Executive 9 - 112 3(b) Dargavel Primary School Independent Review - Response to Recommendations Report by Chief Executive 113 - 122 4 General Fund Financial Outlook Report by Director of Finance & Resources 123 - 136 5 Unaudited Annual Accounts 2022/23 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 137 - 256 6 Treasury Management Annual Report 2022/23 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 257 - 266 7 Governance Arrangements Report by Director of Finance & Resources 267 - 354 8 Statutory Review of Polling Places and Polling Districts Report by Director of Finance & Resources 355 - 368 9 Second Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries – Publication of Provisional Proposals for Constituencies Report by Chief Executive 369 - 380 10 Notice of Motion 1 by Councillors J MacLaren and N Graham “A8 Langbank Roundabout Council is very concerned at the increasing number of accidents at the A8 Langbank Roundabout. A Scottish Transport/Trunk Road review is ongoing for this location which is due to deliver its initial findings by the end of October. Council agrees to write to Transport Scotland highlighting concerns and requesting that this review is accelerated and that it is now considered very urgent indeed." 11 Notice of Motion 2 by Councillors Devine and Hood "Zero Hours Justice Council notes the use of zero hour contracts has risen over the last decade, meaning there is an increasing number of workers who do not
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15/06/2023 have a guaranteed number of working hours each week. This Council does not accept the rhetoric that zero hour contracts provide ‘flexibility’ both for the worker and the employer, and instead notes that such contracts nearly always provide on-sided flexibility in favour of the employer. Workers on zero hour contracts face financial insecurity as a result of : (a) The insecurity of not knowing how many hours they are working from week to week and, sometimes, from day to day. (b) Getting too few hours to financially make ends meet. (c) Spending money to be able to work and then being out of pocket when hours are cancelled – travel costs, childcare costs etc. (d) Getting hours at the last minute have having to make urgent arrangements for childcare or other caring responsibilities or cancel social plans. (e) The fear of refusing hours lest it results in fewer hours being offered, or bullying and harassment, from the employer. Any of these issues can result in the interference and employer control of the worker’s life outside working time. This can result in debt, health issues because of household poverty and mental anguish and anxiety. This can not only affect the worker themselves, but the whole family unit. Council further notes that despite the government promising on numerous occasions new legislation to provide better security for worker on zero hour contracts, it has failed to do so. Zero hour contracts are not only used in the private sector and some local authorities directly employ workers om zero hour contracts. This Council is proud to be a local authority that does not and will not use zero hour contracts. This Council supports the work of zero hours justice, an organisation which seeks to end exploitative zero hour contracts by providing help for workers on such contracts, and supporting businesses and other organisations that either do not use zero hour contracts or only do so in accordance to minimal criteria. This Council resolves to lead by example and to reaffirm our commitment to providing security to our workers by being an employer that does not directly employ our workers on zero hour contracts.” 12 Notice of Motion 3 by Councillors McMillan and Ann- Dowling "Accounts Commission Publication Council notes the Accounts Commission’s publication released on the
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15/06/2023 17th May concerning local government. Council acknowledges its findings and accepts the statement from the commission that radical change is needed across Scotland's Councils. Council furthermore calls for the Scottish Government to work closely with Councils, COSLA and local communities to ensure that quality services are still able to be delivered by local Councils.” 13 Notice of Motion 4 by Councillors Hughes and Shaw “Jazzle Dazzle Studios: World Champions Renfrewshire Council send our congratulations to Jazzle Dazzle Studios in Renfrew on being crowned World Champions in three events, and winning the silver medal in another, in the 2023 All Star Open World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Council commends coaches Jackie Bryceland and Michelle Holmes, alongside senior dancers Eilidh, Ellie, Emma, Grace, Kayleigh, Layla, Megan and Rachel, and mini dancers Carly, Gabrielle, Indie, Lauren, Olivia, Orla, Rachel and Robyn on the dedication, talent and skill they have demonstrated in training and competing, and send our very best wishes for future victories. Council requests that the Provost support Jazzle Dazzle Studios to celebrate their World Champion status with appropriate civic hospitality.” 14 Notice of Motion 5 by Councillors Andy Doig and Hood “RBS/Nat West and Retention of Working ATM’s in Johnstone This Council notes that during the Coronavirus crisis NatWest/Royal Bank of Scotland had a specific policy of keeping ATM’s open as they specifically understood that free access to cash was crucial for families, businesses, and communities. Council further commends NatWest/Royal Bank of Scotland for retaining a working ATM in Lochwinnoch when the RBS branch there closed, and requests that they apply the same consideration in Johnstone, and agrees to write to NatWest/RBS asking them to retain their two working ATM’s in Church Street for the benefit of the community.” 15 Notice of Motion 6 by Councillors Andy Doig and Hood “Scottish Government Consultation on Land Reform Bill This Council commends steps taken to eradicate legal feudal disabilities by the Labour/Liberal Democrat Scottish Executive (1999/2003) and the SNP Government (2011/2016), but recognises that the current Scottish Government consultation, on a new Land Reform Bill, represents an opportunity to finally dismantle the feudal system of Scottish land ownership. A historic system where continuing concentration of ownership remains a significant barrier to communities exercising their
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15/06/2023 rights, and growing their economy. Council agrees that land represents a huge reserve of unearned wealth in Scotland; resolves that there is a need for stronger action to break-up the concentration of land ownership within Scotland in the public and national interest, in terms of both successfully meeting the climate challenge and boosting economic regeneration across Scotland; believes that a clearly defined, legally enforced, public interest test is needed to ensure that land holdings work for the benefit of the people of Scotland; and concludes that the new Land Reform Act should empower the Scottish Land Commission with the right of compulsory purchase if felt necessary. Council further agrees to send the above statement to the Scottish Government, for their consideration, in the drafting of the Bill.” 16 Notice of Motion 7 by Councillors McGuire and Grady “Renfrew Football Club Congratulations to Renfrew FC on winning the West of Scotland League Second Division and good luck for next season.” 17 Notice of Motion 8 by Councillors McGuire and Grady “Boys Brigade Companies – Renfrew Congratulations to the 1st and 3rd Boys Brigade Companies in Renfrew who celebrated their 135th and 75th Anniversaries.” 18 Notice of Motion 9 by Councillors McGurk and Innes “Council welcomes the contribution that our volunteers make across Renfrewshire. Further acknowledges the vital role that they play in supporting local people and communities in Renfrewshire to be a better place in which to live. Council notes that as part of this year’s national Volunteer Week over 40 local volunteers were recognised for their commitment to their communities in a special celebration event hosted by Renfrewshire Council’s Community Learning and Development team. The volunteers support adult literacy work, English as a Second Language (ESOL), Youth Voice groups, Duke of Edinburgh awards, Team Up to Clean Up and Street Stuff activities.” 19 Notice of Motion 10 by Councillors Innes and McGurk ““Safe Kids” Council welcomes the return of the annual Safe Kids event to St Mirren Football Club. Further, we thank over 2000 primary six pupils from across Renfrewshire that participated in the programme this year, as well as the council officers and our key Community Safety Partners that delivered this event.
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15/06/2023 Council notes that Safe Kids success to date is down to the innovative style with which the learning outcomes are delivered. Acknowledges that workshops are specifically designed to be fun, interactive and this allows vital messages to be delivered in subject areas that can be difficult to discuss with young people. Understands Safe Kids aims to reduce the number of accidents in young people, promote positive behaviour and eliminate risks in line with Renfrewshire Councils Community Plan.”