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Midlothian Council · 4 October 2022
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Notice of Meeting and Agenda Midlothian Council Venue: Council Chambers, Midlothian House, Dalkeith, EH22 1DN Date: Tuesday, 04 October 2022 Time: 11:00 Executive Director : Place Contact: Clerk Name: Democratic Services Clerk Telephone: Clerk Email: democratic.services@midlothian.gov.uk Further Information: This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. Privacy notice: Please note that this meeting may be recorded. The recording may be publicly available following the meeting. If you would like to know how Midlothian Council collects, uses and shares your personal information, please visit our website: www.Midlothian.gov.uk
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1 Welcome, Introductions and Apologies 2 Order of Business Including notice of new business submitted as urgent for consideration at the end of the meeting. 3 Declaration of Interest Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in the items of business for consideration, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of their interest. 4 Deputations 5 Minutes 5.1 MINUTE Midlothian Council for Approval 23 Aug 2022 5 - 22 5.2 Minute Volume Index - 04 October 2022 23 - 24 5.3 PRIVATE Minute Volume Index - 04 October 2022 5.4 Midlothian Council Action Log- 04.10.2022 25 - 28 6 Questions to the Council Leader None 7 Motions None 8 Public Reports 8.1 MLC Annual Audit Report 2021-22 Report by EY 29 - 88 8.2 Midlothian Council Strategic Plan 2022-2027 and associated Medium Term Financial Strategy 2023-24 to 2027-28 By Chief Officer Corporate Solutions - To Follow 8.3 National Public Holiday for HM The Queen’s Funeral Report by Fiona Robertson Executive Director Children, Young People and Partnerships 89 - 92
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8.4 Standing Order 19.2 Decision Report by Chief Executive 93 - 96 8.5 Midlothian Cares Practical Support Measures Identified Report by the Chair of Cost of Living Task Force. 97 - 104 8.6 Housing Revenue Account – Rent Setting Strategy 2023-24 - 2025- 26 Report by Executive Director Place 105 - 118 8.7 Midlothian Council’s Housing Services Assurance Statement 2022, Report by Executive Director Place 119 - 128 8.8 Mayfield Town Centre Regeneration Close-out Report on Community Led Project by Executive Director Place 129 - 140 8.9 Vogrie Country Park – feasibility update Report by Executive Director Place 141 - 156 8.10 Brexit and COVID-19 – An Economic Assessment for Midlothian Council, Report by Chief Officer Place 157 - 216 8.11 Short-Terms Let Licensing Policy for Midlothian Council for Consideration and Adoption Report by Chief Officer Place 217 - 260 8.12 Voluntary Community Asset Transfer, Report by Executive Director Place 261 - 278 8.13 Scottish Government Funding for Children’s Outdoor Play – Refurbishment of Play Areas, Report by Chief Officer Place 279 - 284 8.14 Audit Committee – Independent Chair & Independent Non-Voting Member Report by Executive Director Place 285 - 290 8.15 Pupil Admissions Policy Update Report by Fiona Robertson, Executive Director Children, Young People & Partnerships 291 - 316 8.16 Appointment of Member to Champion the White Ribbon Campaign Report by Executive Director Place 317 - 320 9 Private Reports 9.1 Internal Audit Service Report by Executive Director Place • 6. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority). • 11. Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office-holders under, the authority 9.2 Interim Chief Officer Corporate Solutions 16.09.2022 Report By Executive Director Place - To Follow 9.3 Zero Waste- Edinburgh and Midlothian Report by Executive Director Place • 6. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority).
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9.4 Destination Hillend – Contract 1 Decision and Car Parking Charging Report by Executive Director Place • 6. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority). • 8. The amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services. • 9. Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services. 10 Date of Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 11am