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North Ayrshire Council · 27 January 2026
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE Cabinet A Meeting of the Cabinet of North Ayrshire Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Cunninghame House, Irvine, KA12 8EE on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 14:30 to consider the undernoted business. Meeting Arrangements - Hybrid Meetings This meeting will be held on a predominantly physical basis but with provision, by prior notification, for remote attendance by Elected Members in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003. Where possible, the meeting will be live-streamed and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home. 1 Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in respect of items of business on the Agenda. 2 Minutes The accuracy of the minutes of meeting of the Cabinet held on 25 November 2025 will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed). EDUCATION ITEMS FOR DECISION 3 Early Years Capacity Review Submit a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing a summary of the Early Years Capacity Review and to outline actions to ensure that North Ayrshire’s Early Years service provision remains aligned to local needs (copy enclosed).
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 4 Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels 2025 Submit a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing a summary of achievement levels across the Broad General Education (P1, P4, P7 and S3) in literacy and numeracy and outlining next steps to secure further improvement (copy enclosed). 5 School Attendance Analysis Report 2024-25 Submit a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing Cabinet with a summary analysis of school attendance statistics and trends in North Ayrshire and an update on current and future planned activity to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence (copy enclosed). GENERAL BUSINESS FOR DECISION Report by the Executive Director (Education) 6 Joint Planning Approach for Children and Families Submit a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing an update on progress in developing a joint plan for children and families from 2026 (copy enclosed). Reports by the Chief Executive 7 Our Council Plan Progress Report - Mid Year 2025 to 2026 and LGBF Analysis (October 2025 Data Release) Submit a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising Cabinet on progress in delivering Our Council Plan 2023-2028 as at Mid-Year 2025- 2026 (copy enclosed). 8 Revenue Budget 2025/26: Financial Performance to 30 November 2025 Submit a report by the Head of Finance on the financial performance for the Council at 30 November 2025 (copy enclosed). 9 Capital Programme Performance to 30 November 2025 Submit a report by the Head of Finance on the progress in delivering the Capital Investment Programme 2025/26 performance to 31 August 2025 (copy enclosed). 10 The Future of Council Tax in Scotland – Consultation Response Submit a report by the Head of Finance seeking approval on the North Ayrshire Council response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the future of Council Tax in Scotland (copy enclosed). Reports by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing)
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 11 Community Asset Transfer – Arran Youth Foundation Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) requesting amending the previously agreed Community Asset Transfer (CAT) to Arran Youth Foundation (AYF) in relation Arran Youth Hut, Arlington, Arran to a 25-Year Lease (copy enclosed). 12 Proposals for Community Investment Fund (CIF) Expenditure Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) on applications by Locality Partnerships on the allocation of CIF funding to proposed projects (copy enclosed). Reports by the Executive Director (Place) 13 Pride in Place Impact Fund Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) seeking approval for the approach to the Pride in Place Impact Fund (PiPIF) and the geographic allocation of the programme (copy enclosed). 14 Local Growth Fund Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on the recently announced Local Growth Fund (copy enclosed). 15 Climate Change Consultation Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) seeking approval of the proposed response to the Scottish Government on the Draft Climate Change Plan (copy enclosed). 16 Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent. 17 Exclusion of the Public - Para 9 Resolve in terms of Section 50(A)4 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude from the Meeting the press and the public for the following items of business on the grounds indicated in terms of Paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act. Non Disclosure of Information In terms of Standing Order 21 (Disclosure of Information), the information contained within the following reports are confidential information within the meaning of Section 50A of the 1973 Act and shall not be disclosed to any person by any Member or Officer. 18 EXEMPT Trust Housing Association – Affordable Housing Account Funding Request Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) seeking approval to allocate grant funding to Trust Housing Association from the Council’s Affordable Housing Account (copy enclosed).
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 19 Exempt Report: Lease to a Nominated Party: The Circuit, Quarry Road, Irvine Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on the above (copy enclosed). Webcasting Please note: this meeting may be filmed/recorded/live-streamed to the Council's internet site and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home, where it will be capable of repeated viewing. At the start of the meeting, the Provost/Chair will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed/recorded/live-streamed. You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018. Data collected during the webcast will be retained in accordance with the Council’s published policy, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available via the Council’s internet site. Generally, the press and public will not be filmed. However, by entering the Council Chambers and using the press or public seating area, you acknowledge that you may be filmed and that any information pertaining to you contained in the video and oral recording of the meeting will be used for webcasting or training purposes and for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available to the public. In making this use of your information the Council is processing data which is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. If you have any queries regarding this and, in particular, if you believe that use and/or storage of any particular information would cause, or be likely to cause, substantial damage or distress to any individual, please contact dataprotectionofficer@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE Cabinet Sederunt Elected Members Marie Burns (Chair) Shaun Macaulay (Vice-Chair) Tony Gurney Alan Hill Christina Larsen Chloe Robertson Church Representatives Mr Andrew Bruce Ms Elizabeth Turbet Vacancy Teaching Representative Ms Jacqui MacKenzie Youth Council Representatives Chair: Apologies: Attending: