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Policy and Resources Committee Agendas

18th February 2009 9:30am

 

POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE

 

 

 

COMATAIDH POILEASAIDH AGUS STÒRAS

 

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

There will be a Meeting of the Committee in the principal Council Offices, Stornoway on Wednesday 18 February 2009 at 9.30am

 

 

FIOS COINNEAMH

 

Bithidh Coinneamh den Chomataidh ann am priomh Oifisean na Comhairle, Steòrnabhagh, air Diciadain 18 Gearran 2009 aig 9.30m

 

 

Malcolm Burr

Chief Executive

 

 

Malcolm Burr

Àrd-oifigear

 

 

Council Offices

Sandwick Road

STORNOWAY

 

Oifisean na Comhairle

Rathad Shanndabhaig

STEORNABHAGH

 

 

16 January 2009

 

16 Faoilleach 2009

 

 

 

AGENDA

 

*It is recommended that, under the terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public, including the press, be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following Items on the grounds that exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act would be disclosed:

 

 

 

Item 18

 

Paragraph 8 &9 - Information relating to the amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the Comhairle under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services and information relating to any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the Comhairle in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.

 

 

 

Appendix to Item 19

 

Paragraph 5 - Information relating to the adoption, care, fostering or education of any particular child or relating to the supervision or residence of any particular child in accordance with a supervision requirement made in respect of that child under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.

 

 

 

Appendices to Item 20

 

Paragraph 3 - Information relating to any particular application for, or recipient or former recipient of, any service provided by the Comhairle.

 

 

CLAR OBRACH

 

Thatar a moladh, fo theirmean Earrann 50A(4) de dh'Achd Ùghdarras Ionadail (Alba) 1973, gum bu chòir don phoball, agus luchd nam pàipear-naidheachd a bhith air am bacadh bhon choinneimh rè beachdachadh air na chuspairean seo air sgàth 's gu faodadh fiosrachadh dìomhair mar a tha mìnichte ann an Pàirt I de Chlàr 7A den Achd a bhith air a leigeil ma sgaoil:

 

Cuspair 18

 

Earrannan 8 & 9 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle; Teirmean sam bith tairgste no gu bhith air an tairgse le no ris a' Chomhairle, ann an cùrsa barganachadh airson cunnradh airson ceannachd no reic seilbh no airson solar bathar no seirbheisean; agus fiosrachadh ann an dàimh ri ionmhas ri chosg leis a' Chomhairle fo chunnradh shònraichte airson togalach a cheannach no solar air bathar no seirbheisean.

 

Fa-sgrìobhadh aig Cuspair 19

 

Earrannan 5 - Fiosrachadh a' buntainn ri uchd-mhacachd, cùram, altram no oideachadh leanabh sònraichte sam bith no a' buntainn ri bhith a' cumail sùil air no àite-còmhnaidh leanabh sònraichte sam bith a rèir riatanas stiùiridh a chaidh a dhèanamh a thaobh an leanaibh sin fo Achd Obair Sòisealachd (Alba) 1968.

 

Fa-sgrìobhadh aig Cuspair 20

 

Earrannan 3 - Fiosrachadh a' buntainn ri tagradh airson, no bho neach a tha a' faighinn no a fhuair, seirbheis sam bith air a sholar leis a' Chomhairle.

 

 

 

Item 29

 

Paragraph 6, 8 & 9 - Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person other than the Comhairle, information relating to the amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the Comhairle under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services and information relating to any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the Comhairle in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.

 

 

 

Items 30, 38 & 43

 

Paragraph 6 - Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person other than the Comhairle

 

Item 56

 

Paragraph 1 - Information relating to a particular employee, former employee or applicant to become an employee of, or a particular office holder or former office holder, or applicant to become and office holder under, the Comhairle

 

 

Cuspair 29

 

Earran 6, 8 & 9 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle, fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle; Teirmean sam bith tairgste no gu bhith air an tairgse le no ris a' Chomhairle, ann an cùrsa barganachadh airson cunnradh airson ceannachd no reic seilbh no airson solar bathar no seirbheisean; agus fiosrachadh ann an dàimh ri ionmhas ri chosg leis a' Chomhairle fo chunnradh shònraichte airson togalach a cheannach no solar air bathar no seirbheisean.

 

Cuspaiean 30, 38 & 43

 

Earran 6 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle

 

Cuspair 56

 

Earrann 1 - Fiosrachadh ann an dàimh ri neach-obrach sam bith, neach a bha ag obair, no tagraiche gu bhith na neach-obraich, neach-dreuchd, no neach aig an robh dreuchd, no tagraiche gu bhith na neach-dreuchd aig a' Chomhairle.

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

GEARR-CHUNNTASAN

 

 

1  

Minute of Meeting of 18 December 2008

(Vol 5 2008)

 

 

 

1            1

Geàrr chunntas na Coinneimh air 18 Dùbhlachd 2008

(Leabhar 5 2008)

 

 

2  

Declaration of Interest

 

 

 

2             

Clàradh Ùidh

 

3  

Minute of Meeting of the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership of 3 December 2008

 

(p 1-4)

 

 

3             

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Compairteachas Dealbhadh Coimhearsnachd na h-Innse Gall air 3 Dùbhlachd 2008

(td 1-4)

 

 

4  

Minute of Meeting of the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee of 22 January 2009

 

(p 5-6)

 

 

4             

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Co-chomataidh Comhairleachaidh Ùghdarras Ionadail air 22 Faoilleach 2009

(td 5-6)

 

5  

Minute of Meeting of Comataidh Buileachaidh Plana Cànan of 12 February 2009

(to follow)

 

 

5             

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Comataidh Buileachaidh Plàna Cànan air 12 Gearran 2009

(ri leantainn)

 

 

6  

Minute of Meeting of Human Resources Sub-Committee of 12 February 2009

(to follow)

 

 

6             

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneamh Fo-chomataidh Goireasan Daonna air 12 Gearran 2009

(ri leantainn)

 

 

7  

Minute of Meeting of ICT, Procurement and Asset Management Sub-Committee of 12 February 2009

(to follow)

 

 

7             

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Fo-Chomataidh Fiosrachadh Teicneòlas, Ceannachd agus Rianadh Maoin air 12 Gearran 2009

(ri leantainn)

 

 

8  

Minute of Meeting of Joint Services Committee of 13 February 2009

(to follow)

 

 

8             

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneamh Co-sheirbheisean air 13 Gearran 2009

(ri leantainn)

 


 

 

CONSTITUTION

 

 

 

BUN-STÈIDH

9  

Scheme of Appointments

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 7-10)

 

 

9  

Sgeama Suidheachaidh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 7-10)

10           

Participation of Young People in the Decision Making Process

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 11)

 

 

10           

Com-pàirteachadh Òigridh ann an Siostam Tighinn gu Co-dhùnaidhean

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 11)

 

COMMUNITY PLANNING

 

 

 

DEALBHADH COIMHEARSNACHD

11           

Draft Outer Hebrides Single Outcome Agreement 2009

 

Report by Chief Executive

 

 

 

11           

Dreach Co-dhùnadh Aonta Shingilte Innse Gall 2009

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

 

 

 

FINANCE

 

 

 

IONMHAS

12           

General Fund Third Quarter Revenue Monitoring

 

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(separately circulated)

 

 

12           

Sgrùdadh Maoin Cosgais Choitcheann an Dàrna Ràith

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(Mun cuairt air leth)

 

13           

General Fund Third Quarter Capital Monitoring

Appendices Q3.xls

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(separately circulated)

 

 

13           

Sgrùdadh Maoin Calpa Choitcheann an Dàrna Ràith

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(Mun cuairt air leth)

 

14           

Treasury Management Treasury Strategy 2009/10

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 13-20)

 

 

14           

Rianach Ionmhais Ro-innleachd Ionmhais 2009/10

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 13-20)

15           

Treasury Policy Statement 2009/10

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 21-28)

 

 

15           

Dubhadh as Fiachan 2009/10

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 21-28)

16           

Write Off of Council Tax Debts

Appendix Write-off.xls

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 29-30)

 

 

16           

Dubhadh as Fiachan Cìs Chomhairle

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 29-30)

17           

Western Isles Schools Project Budget

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 31-32)

 

 

17           

Buidseat WISP

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 31-32)

 

18           

COU Third Quarter Monitoring 2008/09

 

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 33-42)*

 

 

18           

Sgrùdadh an Treas Ràith 2008/09 air Aonad Obraichean Malairteach

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 33-42)*

19           

Specialist Mainland Placements for Children 2008/09

 

 

Report  by Chief Executive

(p 43-45)*

 

 

19           

Suidheachadh ann an Goireasan Sònraichte air Tìr Mòr do Chloinne 2008/09

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear

(td 43-45)*

20           

Mainland Placement Panel

 

Report by Director of Social and Community Services

 

(p 47-53)*

 

 

20           

Panal Suidheachadh air Tìr Mòr

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

(td 47-53)*

 

BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS

 

 

 

PLANAICHEAN GNÌOMH

21           

Business Plans and Budget 2009/10

 

(a)       Business Plans 2009/10

 

Report by Chief Executive

(separately circulated)

 

(b)       Draft Budget Book 2009/10

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(separately circulated)

 

 

21           

Planaichean Gnìomh agus Buidseat 2009/10

 

(a)      Planaichean Gnìomh 2009/10

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear

(Mun cuairt air leth)

 

(b)      Buidseat 2009/10

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(Mun cuairt air leth)

 

22           

Annual Review of Fees and Charges for Community Care Services

 

Report by Director of Social and Community Services

 

(separately circulated)

 

 

22           

Ath-sgrùdadh Bhliadhnail air Cìsean airson Cùram Coimhearsnachd.

 

Aithisg le, Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd CnES

(Mun cuairt air leth)

23           

Western Isles Care Units, Sheltered Housing and Tigh Ceilidh Provision

 

Report by Director of Social and Community Services

 

(separately circulated)

 

 

23           

Ullachadh airson Aonadan Cùram nan Eilean Siar, Taighean Tamaill agus Taighean Cèilidh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

(Mun cuairt air leth)

 

 

INTEGRATED SERVICES

 

 

 

CO-SHEIRBHEISEAN

24           

The Integration of the Faire and Customer Services Functions

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 55-58)

 

 

24           

Amalachadh Faire agus Seirbheisean Luchd-Ceannachd

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 55-58)

25           

The hub Initiative

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 59-63)

 

 

25           

Iomairt Cuairsgean

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

 (td 59-63)

 

26           

Diagnostic Pathways Update

Diagnostic Pathways Programme Report Appendix.ppt

 

Report by Chief Executive

 

 

 

26           

Pròiseact Slighean Breithneachail -  Fiosrachaidh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

 *

 

 

BUILDINGS

 

 

 

TOGLAICHEAN

27           

Capital Works:  Programme and Progress

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 65)

 

 

27           

Obraichean Calpa: Prògram agus Adhartas

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 65)

28           

Repairs and Maintenance (Revenue) Programme 2008/2009:  Quarterly Expenditure Report to 31 December 2008

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(separately circulated)

 

 

28           

Prògram Bhliadhnail Càradh agus Gleidheadh 2008/2009:  Aithisg Cosgais Ràitheil gu 31 Dùbhlachd 2008

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

 (Mun cuairt air leth)

29           

Stornoway Town Hall Fabric Phase 3 - Update

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 67)*

 

 

29           

Talla Bhaile Steòrnabhaigh Ire 3 - Fiosrachadh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

 (td 67)*

30           

Asset Management Planning

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 69-72)*

 

 

30           

Dealbhachadh Rianadh Maoin

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 69-72)

31           

Western Isles Schools Project Update

 

Report by Chief Executive

 

 

 

31           

Fiosrachadh air WISP

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

 

 

CONTRACTUAL MATTERS

 

 

 

GNOTHAICHEAN CUNNRAIDH

32           

Application for Inclusion in Standing Lists of Approved Contractors

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 73-78)

 

 

32           

Iarrtas gu bhith air Liosta Seasmhach nan Cunnradairean Aontaichte

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 73-78)

33           

Roadstone and Concrete Aggregates 2009/10

Suggested Tender List

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 79)

 

 

33           

Liosta Tagraidh 2009/10 Stuthan Rathaid

 

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sheirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 79)

34           

Lews Castle:  Engagement of Consultants

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 81-82)

 

 

34           

Caisteal Leòdhais: Fastadh Luchd-comhairleachaidh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 81-82)

35           

Tender for Sheriff Officer Services

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 83)

 

 

35           

Tagradh airson Seirbheisean Maor-Dearg

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 83)

 

36           

Procurement of Electronic Document Management System

 

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 85-87)

 

 

36           

Siostam Eileagtronaigeach airson Rianadh Phàipear a Cheannachd

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 85-87)

 

 

CAPITAL PROGRAMME

 

 

 

PRÒGRAM CALPA

37           

Capital Programme 2008-12:  Timetable


Joint Report by Director of Technical Services and Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 89-101)

 

 

37           

Prògram Calpa 2008-12: Clàr-ama

 

Co-Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sheirbheisean Teicnigeach agus Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 89-101)

38           

Capital Programme:  Core and Statutory Education ICT Network Upgrade

 

 

Report by Acting Director of Education

(p 103-114)*

 

 

38           

Prògram Calpa Foghlam Bunaiteach agus Reachdail: Ùrachadh Lìon-obrach Fiosrachadh Teicneòlais

 

Aithisg le Gnìomh Stiùirche Foghlaim

(td 103-114)*

 

39           

Community Land Resources Development Programme:  Scheme of Administration

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 115-118)

 

 

39           

Program Leasachadh Stòras Fearran Coimhearsnachd:  Sgeama Rianachd

 

Aithish le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 115-118)

40           

Community Marine Access Scheme:  Scheme of Administration

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 119-122)

 

 

40           

Cothrom na Mara don Choimhearsnachd:  Sgeama Rianachd

 

Aithish le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 119-122)

41           

Community  Environmental Grant:  Scheme of Administration

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 123-126)

 

 

41           

Tabhartas Tìrshlàinteachd Coimhearsnachd - Sgeama Rianachd

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 123-126)

42           

Tourism Projects - Scheme of Administration

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 127-130)

 

 

42           

Pròiseactan Turasachd - Sgeama Rianachd

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 127-130)

43           

West Harris Crofting Trust - Request for Assistance

 

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 131-133)*

 

 

43           

Urras Croitearachd Taobh Siar na Hearadh - Iarrtas airson Taic-airgid

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 131-133)*

44           

Creative Industries and Media Centre - 56 Seaforth Road, Stornoway

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 135-150)

 

 

44           

Gnìomhachasan Cruthachail agus Ionad Meadhanan - 56 Rathad Shìphoirt, Steòrnabhagh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

 (td 135-150)

45           

Release of Capital for IT Projects

PID - IT Capital Projects.xls

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 151-155)

 

 

45           

Saoradh Airgead Calpa airson Pròiseactan IT

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 151-155)

 

ENERGY

 

 

 

CUMHACHD

46           

Scottish Government Renewable Benefits Study

 

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 157-166)

 

 

46           

Sgrudadh Riaghaltas na h-Alba air Buannachdan Cumhachd Ath-nuadhachail

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

 (td 157-166)

 

 

COMMUNITY CARE

 

 

 

CÙRAM COIMHEARSNACHD

47           

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council:  Consultation on Final Dates

 

Report by Director of Social and Community Services

 

(p 167-172)

 

 

47           

Clàradh le Comhairle Seirbheisean Sòisealta na h-Alba:  Co-Chomhairle air cinn-latha cinnteach

 

Aithisg le, Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

(td 167-172)

 

48           

Consultation on Regulations and Revised Guidance on Ordinary Residence

 

Report by Director of Social and Community Services

 

(p 173-179)

 

 

48           

Co-chomhairle air Riaghailtean agus Stiùireadh ata-sgrùdaichte air Còmhnaidh Ábhaisteach

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

(td 173-179)

 

 

 

HOUSING

 

 

TAIGHEADAS

49           

Investment in Affordable Housing:  Consultation

 

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 181-183)

 

 

49           

Co-chomhairleachadh: Airgead seilbh airson Taigheadas So-ruigsinneach

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 181-183)

 

50           

Private Sector Housing Grant:  Offer of Award 2009/10

 

Report by Director of Development

(p 185-191)

 

 

50           

Tabhartas Taigheadas An Roinn Phrìobhaideach:  Tairgse Tabhartas 2009/10

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh

(td 185-191)

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

 

 

 

STÒRAS DAONNA

51           

Flexible Working

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 193-206)

 

 

51           

Obrachadh Sùbailte

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 193-206)

52           

Childcare Vouchers Salary Sacrifice Scheme

 

Joint Report by Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 207-213)

 

 

52           

Sgeama Ìobairt Tuarastal Eàrlais Cùram-cloinne

 

Co-Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear agus Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 207-213)

53           

Discretionary Policies Under the Local Government Pension Scheme

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 215-218)

 

 

53           

Poileasaidhean fo Ùghdarrais fo Sgeama Pheinnsean Ùghdarrasan Ionadail

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 215-218)

54           

Employee Survey

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 219-256)

 

 

54           

Rannsachadh de Luchd-obrach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

 (td 219-256)

55           

Employee Suggestion Scheme

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 257-263)

 

 

55           

Sgeama Molaidhean Luchd-obrach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

 (td 257-263)

 

56           

Review of Technical Services

 

Report by Chief Executive

*

 

56           

Roinn Seirbheisean Teinigeach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

*

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

 

 

ATH-SGRÙDADH DHEANADAS

57           

Reports Outstanding:  Progress

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 265-267)

 

 

57           

Aithisgean Fhathast ri Thighinn: Adhartas

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 265-267)

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  The next scheduled meeting of the Committee will be on Thursday 30 April 2009

 

 

 

FIOSRACHADH:  Bithidh an ath Choinneamh den Chomataidh air Diardaoin 30 Giblean 2009

 

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