250218 - Cabinet Minute
North Ayrshire Council · 18 March 2025
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Cabinet 18 February 2025 IRVINE, 18 February 2025 - At a Meeting of the Cabinet of North Ayrshire Council at 2.30 p.m. Present (Physical Participation) Marie Burns, Tony Gurney, Alan Hill, Christina Larsen and Shaun Macaulay. In Attendance C. Hatton, Chief Executive; S. Anson, Executive Director; and C. Hope, Senior Manager (Facilities Management) (Education); D. Hammond, Executive Director; and R. Leith, Head of Communities (Communities and Housing); R. McCutcheon, Executive Director; L. Kirk, Head of Economic Development, Growth and Regeneration; and L. Cree, Head of Sustainability, Transport and Corporate Property (Place); M. Boyd, Head of Finance (Finance); A. Craig, Head of Democratic Services; J. Hutcheson, Senior Communications Officer (Media and Internal Communications); and S. Wilson, Committee Services Officer (Democratic Services) (Corporate Services). Apologies Margaret Johnson Chair Marie Burns in the Chair. 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 21 January 2025 were confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 3. Petition - 'Save Saltcoats and Ardrossan Libraries from Budget Cuts' Submitted a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the outcome of consideration by the Audit and Scrutiny Committee of a petition in relation to Saltcoats and Ardrossan Libraries. The Audit and Scrutiny Committee report was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Cabinet agreed to refer the petition to a meeting of Council for consideration as part of the Council’s budget engagement and budget setting process for the coming year.
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4. Petition - 'Possible parking charge enforcement in Kilwinning' Submitted a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the outcome of consideration by the Audit and Scrutiny Committee of a petition in relation to possible parking charge enforcement in Kilwinning. The Audit and Scrutiny Committee report was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Cabinet agreed to refer the petition to a meeting of Council for consideration as part of the Council’s budget engagement and budget setting process for the coming year. 5. Petition - 'Possible closure of Dreghorn Library' Submitted a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the outcome of consideration by the Audit and Scrutiny Committee of a petition in relation to Dreghorn Library. The Audit and Scrutiny Committee report was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Cabinet agreed to refer the petition to a meeting of Council for consideration as part of the Council’s budget engagement and budget setting process for the coming year. 6. Petition - 'Proposed closure of Beith Library' Submitted a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the outcome of consideration by the Audit and Scrutiny Committee of a petition in relation to Beith Library. The Audit and Scrutiny Committee report was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Cabinet agreed to refer the petition to a meeting of Council for consideration as part of the Council’s budget engagement and budget setting process for the coming year. 7. Petition - 'Proposal to cut the Eglinton Park rangers service and closure of the community garden' Submitted a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of the outcome of consideration by the Audit and Scrutiny Committee of a petition in relation to Eglinton Park rangers service and community garden. The Audit and Scrutiny Committee report was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Cabinet agreed to refer the petition to a meeting of Council for consideration as part of the Council’s budget engagement and budget setting process for the coming year. 8. Proposals for Community Investment Fund (CIF) Expenditure Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) on an application by Kilwinning Locality Partnership on the allocation of Community Investment Fund (CIF) funding for a proposed project. An application from Corsehill Community Association was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Having reviewed the application in line with the CIF criteria, Cabinet agreed to award £25,000 CIF funding to Corsehill Community Association.
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9. Community Asset Transfer – Brisbane Centre Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Communities and Housing) seeking approval for the transfer of ownership of the Brisbane Centre, Bath Street, Largs, KA30 8BL to the Clyde Coast and Cumbrae Men’s Shed. The location plan was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Cabinet agreed to approve (a) the asset transfer of the Brisbane Centre from North Ayrshire Council to Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation – SCIO); (b) the recommended terms of transfer, on this occasion, at 5% of the property valuation of £74,000 (totalling £3,700); and (c) that officers conclude the associated legal and community asset transfer processes for the Brisbane Centre. 10. Public Conveniences Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Education) providing advice in relation to the provision of public conveniences following a series of recent engagement. Cabinet agreed to (a) note the engagement undertaken in relation to the future provision as detailed the report; and (b) approve the proposals for the future operation of Council operated facilities as set out in the report. 11. UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26 Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Place) providing an update on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) and seeking approval for the proposed approach to the additional year of funding for 2025/26. The Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Priorities were attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Officers responded to Members’ questions and Cabinet agreed to (a) note the update on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund; (b) approve the proposed approach to the allocation of the £2.697m award and continuation of the previously approved Investment Plan in 2025/26; and (c) provide delegated authority to the Executive Director (Place) to agree changes to the funding allocations in consultation with the Portfolio Lead as required. 12. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. 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.
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13. Lease to a Nominated Party: Lease of two areas of Cunninghame House Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Place) seeking approval to lease an area within the Lift Motor Room and an area at roof level of Cunninghame House to enable the relocation of telecommunications equipment and associated aerial from Bridgegate House. The Cabinet agreed to approve the recommendation as detailed in the report. 14. Disposal of the former Greenwood Conference Centre, Greenwood Gate, Irvine KA11 4GZ Submitted a report by the Executive Director (Place) providing an update on the outcome of the marketing exercise and offers received in respect of the former Greenwood Conference Centre, Greenwood Gate, Irvine KA11 4GZ. Officers responded to Members’ questions. Councillor Burns seconded by Councillor Macaulay proposed that the offers received were not accepted. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. The meeting ended at 3:05 p.m The full meeting proceedings can be viewed at https://north-ayrshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home