241001 - Cabinet Minute
North Ayrshire Council · 29 October 2024
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Cabinet 1 October 2024 IRVINE, 1 October 2024 - At a Meeting of the Cabinet of North Ayrshire Council at 2.30 p.m. Present (Physical Participation) Marie Burns, Tony Gurney, Margaret Johnson, Christina Larsen and for consideration of Education Authority Business Elizabeth Turbet and Jacqui McKenzie. In Attendance C. Hatton, Chief Executive; D. Hammond, Executive Director Communities and Housing); C. Cameron, Director; and P. McArthur, Senior Manager (Addictions) (Health and Social Care Partnership); S. Anson, Executive Director; and A. McClelland, Head of Service (Education); M. Boyd, Head of Service (Finance); Russell McCutcheon, Executive Director; L. Kirk, Head of Service; and M. Ritchie (Hunterston, Great Harbour and Tourism) (Economic Development, Growth and Regeneration); and T. Reaney, Head of Service (Neighbourhood Services); D. Mackay, Senior Manager (Waste Resources) (Place); F. Walker, Head of Service (People & ICT); R. Lynch, Senior Manager (Legal) J. Hutcheson, Senior Communications Officer; and H. Young, Senior Committee Services Officer (Democratic Services). Chair Marie Burns in the Chair. Apologies Alan Hill and Shaun Macaulay. 1. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest by Members in terms of Standing Order 11 and Section 5 of the Code of Conduct for Councillors. 2. Minutes The Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 27 August 2024 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 3. Proposal to Limit P1 Intake at Mayfield Primary School to 25 Children Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing information on the roll at Mayfield Primary School seeking approval to limit the P1 number to 25 children, for each school session, from the August 2025 intake. The Cabinet agreed to limit the number of P1 children at Mayfield Primary School to 25 for each school session intake.
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4. Collaborating for Health Equity in Scotland Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing initial information on our bid to become a participant in the Collaborating for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) programme and next steps. The Cabinet agreed to note the update and endorse the bid to participate in the programme. 5. Health Performance Information and Update – Drug and Alcohol Services – 2023/24 Submitted a report by the Director (Health and Social Care Partnership) providing (i) an update on the national and local drug and alcohol related targets and standards and performance in North Ayrshire; (ii) information of the ongoing successful implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment Standards; and (iii) assurance to Members of the performance, actions and service developments being progressed to address the significant challenges for our communities. The North Ayrshire Performance Management Report Alcohol and Drug Services 2023-24 and Medication Assisted Treatment Progress Report 2023-24 were set out at Appendices 1-2, respectively, to the report. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Cabinet agreed to note the update on performance and improvement actions contained within the report. The following item was subject to the call-in procedure per the Council's Scheme of Administration and will be considered at the 31 October 2024 meeting of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. 6. Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) Digital Booking System Submitted a report by the Head of Neighbourhood Services seeking approval to implement a digital Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) booking system at all sites. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Cabinet agreed to the proposal to procure and implement a digital booking system within all Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) on the mainland and the Isle of Arran. 7. Scottish Government Consultation: Changing the International Territorial Level Geography for Scotland Submitted a report by the Head of Economic Development, Growth and Regeneration seeking approval for the submission of the proposed response to the consultation on Changing the International Territorial Level Geography for Scotland attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Cabinet agreed to (a) approve the submission of the proposed consultation response provided at Appendix 1 to the report; and (b) note (i) the engagement with Scottish Government officers and Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership to inform the consultation response; and (ii) that responses to the consultation were also submitted by Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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8. The Great Harbour, Irvine: Phase 1 Coastal Hub Full Submitted a report by the Head of Economic Development, Growth and Regeneration seeking endorsement of the Full Business Case for Phase 1 of the Great Harbour, Irvine, attached at Appendix 1 to the report, and approval for its submission to the Ayrshire Economic Joint Committee. Officers responded to Members’ questions and the Cabinet agreed to (a) endorse the Full Business Case (FBC) provided at Appendix 1 to the report for Phase 1 Coastal Hub of the Great Harbour, subject to feedback from the Scottish Government; and (b) approve the submission of the FBC to the Ayrshire Economic Joint Committee (AEJC). 9. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. The meeting ended at 3:25 p.m