Agenda Contents
North Ayrshire Council · 3 December 2024
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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, 03 December 2024 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 29 October 2024 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 Reports by the Executive Director (Education) 3 Chief Education Officer's Update Submit a report by the Executive Director (Education) to provide a summary of current key educational issues, both in national and local contexts; and to inform of current and future improvement activities within the Education Service (copy enclosed).
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 4 Annual Report - School and Early Learning and Childcare Inspections 2023-24 Submit a report by the Executive Director (Education) to inform of the performance of North Ayrshire schools and early learning and childcare settings in external inspections, with a focus on those published during session 2023-24 (copy enclosed). GENERAL BUSINESS FOR DECISION Reports by the Chief Executive 5 Proxy Voting for Councillors Submit a report by the Head of Democratic Services to advise of a consultation on a proposal to allow proxy voting for councillors and seek views and agreement on a proposed response (copy enclosed). 6 Procurement Annual Activity Report 2023-24 Submit a report by the Head of Finance to provide an update on procurement activity for the period 2023/24 (copy enclosed). Reports by the Director (Health and Social Care Partnership) 7 Brighter Pathways Re-modelling Care Options Submit a report by the Director of Health and Social Care Partnership to provide an update on the work of the Brighter Pathways transformation work which was to address (i) current pressures on placement availability and accommodation for leavers; (ii) to shift the balance of care from high- cost external residential resources to family-based care or internal residential resources; and (iii) to build capacity and provide more local resources and choice to young people who require to be looked after with increased family-based care (copy enclosed). 8 Integration Joint Board Financial Position Submit a report by the Director (Health and Social Care Partnership) to provide an update on the financial position of the Integration Joint Board (copy enclosed). Reports by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) 9 Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025 - 2030 Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) seeking approval of the Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025 - 2030 (copy enclosed).
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 10 Consultation Response: Developing a Universal Definition of “Care Experience” Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) seeking approval for the proposed response to the Scottish Government consultation on developing a universal definition of “care experience” (copy enclosed). Reports by the Executive Director (Place) 11 Roads Winter Service and Weather Emergencies Plan 2025/26 Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) to seek approval for the Roads Winter Service and Weather Emergencies Plan 2025/26 (copy enclosed). 12 Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Strategy Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) to seek endorsement for the Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Strategy (copy enclosed). 13 Lochshore Disability Employment Hub Proposal Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) to seek approval for the creation of a Disability Employment Hub at Lochshore Park, within the Garnock Valley, offering a wide range of opportunities for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to develop skills for employment (copy enclosed). 14 Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent. 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 item 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 report is 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. 15 Disposal of 27 Vernon Street, Saltcoats Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) to seek approval to dispose of 27 Vernon Street, Saltcoats to The Ayrshire Community Trust, in accordance with The Disposal of Land by Local Authorities (Scotland) Regulations 2010.
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North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 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 Margaret Johnson Christina Larsen Church Representatives Mr Andrew Bruce Ms Elizabeth Turbet Vacancy Teaching Representative Ms Jacqui MacKenzie Youth Council Representatives Chair: Apologies: Attending: