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Policy and Resources Committee Agendas

18th December 2008

 

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 Thursday18 December 2008 at 9.30am

 

 

FIOS COINNEAMH

 

Bithidh Coinneamh den Chomataidh ann am prìomh Oifisean na Comhairle, Steòrnabhagh, air Diardaoin18 Dùbhlachd 2008 aig 9.30m

 

 

Malcolm Burr

Chief Executive

 

 

Malcolm Burr

Àrd-oifigear

Council Offices

Sandwick Road

STORNOWAY

 

Oifisean na Comhairle

Rathad Shanndabhaig

STEÒRNABHAGH

4 December 2008

 

4 Dùbhlachd 2008

 

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:

 

 

Appendix to Item 12

 

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 13

 

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

 

Item 16


Paragraph 12 -
Any instructions to Counsel and any Opinion of Counsel (whether or not in connection with any proceedings) and any advice received, information obtained or action to be taken in connection with:

 

  • any legal proceedings by or against the Comhairle; or
  • the determination of any matter affecting the Comhairle;

(whether, in either case, proceedings have been commenced or are in contemplation).

 

 

 

CLÀR 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:

 



Fa-sgrìobhadh aig Cuspair 12

 

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 13

 


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.

 

Cuspair 16

 Earrann 12 - Òrdugh gu Neach-lagha agus beachd bho Neach-lagha (eadar gu bheil no nach eil ann an co-cheangaile ri cuisean-lagha) agus comhairle a fhuaireadh, fiosrachadh air fhaighinn no gnìomh air a ghabhail ann an co-cheangail ri:

 

(a) cùis-lagha le no an aghaidh a’ Chomhairle; no

  • dearbhadh air cuspair sam bith a tha toirt buaidh air a’ Chomhairle

 

(eadar, anns gach cùis, cùisean-lagha air tòiseachadh no air a bheilear a beachdachadh)

 

Item 25, 26 & 27

 

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

 

Item 28 & 31

 

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

 

 

Item 43

 

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.

 

 

 

Cuspair 25 & 26

 

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



Cuspair 28 & 31

 

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.

 

Cuspair 43

 

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.

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

GEÀRR-CHUNNTASAN

 

Minute of Meeting of 30 October 2008

(Vol 5, p 475)

 

 

Geàrr chunntas na Coinneimh air 30 Dàmhair 2008

(Leabhar 5, td 475)

Declaration of Interest

 

 

2

Clàradh Uidh

Minute of Meeting of Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership of 17 September 2008

(p 1-9)

 

 

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Compàirteachas Dealbhadh Coimhearsnachd na h-Innse Gall air 17 Sultain 2008

(td 1-9)

 

Minute of Meeting of Comataidh Buileachaidh Plana Cànan of 11 December 2008

(to follow)

 

 

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Comataidh Buileachaidh Plàna Cànan air 11 Dùbhlachd 2008

(ri leantainn)

 

Minute of Meeting of Human Resources Sub-Committee of 11 December 2008

(to follow)

 

 

5

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneamh Fo-chomataidh Goireasan Daonna air 11 Dùbhlachd 2008

(ri leantainn)

 

Minute of Meeting of ICT, Procurement and Asset Management Sub-Committee of 11 December 2008

(to follow)

 

 

6

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Fo-Chomataidh Fiosrachadh Teicneòlas, Ceannachd agus Rianadh Maoin air 11 Dùbhlachd 2008

(ri leantainn)

 

7

Minute of Meeting of Joint Services Committee of 12 December 2008

 

(to follow)

 

 

Geàrr-chunntas Coinneamh Co-sheirbheisean air 12 Dùbhlachd 2008

 

(ri leantainn)

 

FINANCE

 

 

 

IONMHAS

Report to Members and the Controller of Audit

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 11-54)

 

 

Aithisg gu Buill agus Neach-riaghlaidh Sgrùdaidh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 11-54)

 

Budget Strategy 2009-11: Update

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 55)

 

 

9

Ro-innleachd Bhuidseat 2009-11: Fiosrachadh

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 55)

 

10 

General Fund Second Quarter Revenue Monitoring

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 57-62)

 

 

10 

Sgrùdadh Maoin Cosgais Choitcheann an Dàrna Ràith

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 57-62)

 

11

Write Off of Council Tax Debts

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 63-65)

 

 

11 

Dubhadh as Fiachan Cìs Chomhairle

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 63-65)

12

Specialist Mainland Placements for Children 2008/09

 

Report by Chief Social Work Officer

(p 67-71)*

 

 

12 

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

 

Aithisg le Prìomh Oifigear Sòisealachd

(td 67-71)*

13 

Mainland Placement Panel

 

Report by Chief Social Work Officer

(p 73-78)*

 

 

13

Panal Suidheachadh air Tìr Mòr

 

Aithisg le Prìomh Oifigear Sòisealachd

(td 73-78)*

14

Spend to Save Projects

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 79-80)

 

 

14 

Pròiseactan Cosg gus Sàbhaladh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 79-80)

 

15

Western Isles Schools Project Budget

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 81)

 

 

15 

Buidseat WISP

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 81)

 

CAPITAL PROGRAMME

 

 

 

PRÒGRAM CALPA

16 

Prudential Borrowing to Fund Increased Waste Diversion

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 83-84)*

 

 

16

Iasad Cùramach gu Maoin a leudachadh airson Claonadh Sgudail

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 83-84)*

 

17

Capital Programme 2008-12: Homeless Units Improvements Project Initiation Document

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 85-91)

 

 

17

Prògram Calpa 2008-12: Ciad Sgrìobhainnean Pròiseact Leasachadh Aonadan Cion-dachaigh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 85-91)

18 

Capital Programme 2008-12: Stornoway Heritage Projects

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 93-105)

 

 

18

Prògram Calpa 2008-12: Pròiseactan Dualchas Steòrnabhaigh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear

(td 93-105)

19 

Capital Programme 2008-12: Stornoway Inner Harbour Regeneration Project

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 107-119)

 

 

19

Prògram Calpa 2008-12: Pròiseact Ùrachadh Caladh A-staigh Steòrnabhaigh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear

(td 107-119)

20

Stornoway West Harbour Bulk Cargo Project Update

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 121-124)

 

 

20

Fiosrachadh air Pròiseact Bathar Mòr Cala an Iar Steòrnabhaigh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear

(td 121-124)

 

21 

Procurement of New Vehicles for Council Officers and Faire

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 125)

 

 

21

Ceannachd Carbadan Ùra do dh’ Oifigearan na Comhairle agus Fàire

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 125)

22

Review of Capital Programme 2008-12

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 127-132)

 

 

22

Sgrùdadh air a’ Phrògram Calpa 2008-12

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 127-132)

 

 

BUILDINGS

 

 

 

TOGLAICHEAN

23

Capital Works: Programme and Progress

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 133-134)

 

 

23

Obraichean Calpa: Prògram agus Adhartas

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 133-134)

24 

Repairs and Maintenance (Revenue) Programme2008/2009: Quarterly Expenditure Report to 31 October 2008

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 135-137)

 

 

24 

Prògram Bhliadhnail Càradh agus Gleidheadh 2007/2008: Aithisg Cosgais Ràitheil gu 31 Dàmhair 2008

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 135-137)

25

WISP Update

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 139-142)*

 

 

25

Fiosrachadh air WISP

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 139-142)*

 

26

Stornoway Town Hall Fabric Phase 3 – Contractor in Liquidation

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 143-145)*

 

 

26

Talla bhaile Steòrnabhaigh Ire 3 – Cunnradair air a dhol fodha

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 143-145)*

 

CONTRACTUAL MATTERS

 

 

 

GNOTHAICHEAN CUNNRAIDH

27 

Standing Approved Lists of Contractors

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) - Progress

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 147-155)*

 

 

27

Liosta Aontaichte de Chunnradairean

Sgeama Teisteanas Sgilean Togail: Adhartas

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach

(td 147-155)*

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

 

 

 

STÒRAS DAONNA

28 

Results of Employee Survey

 

Report by Chief Executive,

(p 157)*

 

 

28

Toraidhean Rannsachadh de Luchd-obrach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 157 )*

29 

Policy on Recruitment – Resettlement Allowances Scheme.

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 159-163)

 

 

29

Poileasaidh Fastaidh – Sgeama Cuibhreann Ath-shuidheachaidh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 159-163 )

30 

Consultation on Guidance on the Role of the Chief Social Work Officer

 

Report by Chief Social Work Officer

(p 165-173)

 

 

30

Conaltradh air Stiùireadh air Dreachd am Prìomh Oifigear Sòisealachd

 

Aithisg le Prìomh Oifigear Sòisealachd

(td 165-173 )

31 

Technical Services Department

 

Report by Chief Executive

*

 

 

31

Roinn Seirbnheisean Teinigeach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

*

 

COMMUNITY PLANNING

 

 

 

DEALBHADH COIMHEARSNACHD

32 

Outer Hebrides Community Planning (OHCPP): Single Outcome Agreement 2009-12Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 3

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 175-200)

 

 

32

Dealbhadh Coimhearsnachd Innse Gall (OHPP): An Aonta Shingilte 2009-12

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 175-200)

33 

Harris Tweed Investment Plan

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 201-211)

 

 

33

Gnìomhachas a’ Chlò Hearaich

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 201-211)

34 

Changing Economic Climate

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 213-219)

 

 

34

Saoghal Eaconomach ag Atharrach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 213-219)

 

SOCIAL CARE

 

 

 

CÙRAM SÒISEALTA

35

Day Support Service: West Side, Lewis

 

Report by Chief Social Work Officer

(p 221-224)

 

 

35

Seirbheis Taic Làitheil: Taobh Siar Leòdhais

 

Aithisg le Prìomh Oifigear Sòisealachd

(td 221-224)

36 

Care Units: Options for Future Service Delivery

 

Report by Chief Social Work Officer

(p 225-237)

 

 

36

Aonadan Cùram – Roghainnean airson Seirbheis a Libhrigeadh san t-Àm ri teachd

 

Aithisg le Prìomh Oifigear Sòisealachd

(td 225-237)

 

37 

Delayed Discharges

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 239-241)

 

 

37

Dàil air Tighinn a-mach san Ospadail

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Goireasan Chorporra

(td 239-241)

 

 

HOUSING

 

 

 

TAIGHEADAS

38 

Use of Strategic Housing Reserves

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 243)

 

 

38

Cleachdadh Stòras Taigheadas Ro-innleachdail

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 243)

39 

Homeless Hostel: Action Plan

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 245-249)

 

 

39

Ostail Cion-dachaigheachd: Plana Gnìomh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 245-249)

40

Council House Building Initiative

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 251-261)

 

 

40 

Iomairt Togail Taighean Comhairle

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 251-261)

41

Redistribution of Additional Council Tax Income from Second Homes

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 263-268)

 

 

41 

Sgaoileadh de Airgead Cìs Comhairle a Bharrachd bho Dàrna Dachaigh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 263-268)

42 

Strategic Housing Investment Plan

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 269-300)

 

42

Plana Seilbh Taigheadas Ro-innleachdail

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 269-300)

 

BEST VALUE

 

 

 

LUACH AS FHEÀRR

43 

Diagnostic Pathways – Update Report

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 301-302)*

 

 

43

Pròiseact Slighean Breithneachail – Aithisg Fiosrachaidh

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 301-302)*

 

44 

Implementation of Balanced Scorecard

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 303-311)

 

 

44

Toirt Cairt Sgòraidh Cothromaichte gu Buil

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 303-311)

 

RELATED MATTERS

 

 

 

CUSPAIREAN BUNTAINNEACH

45 

Genealogy and Archives Study Visit

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 313)

 

 

45

Turas Rannsachaidh Sinnsearachd agus Tasglann

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 313)

46 

Update on EU Life+ Project - Conservation Management of the Machair Partner Funding Proposal

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 315-325)

 

 

46

Fiosrachadh air Pròiseact EU Life + Tagradh Maoineachadh Compàirteachas airson Rianadh Glèidheadh na Machrach

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 313-325)

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

 

 

ATH-SGRÙDADH DHEANADAS

47

Reports Outstanding: Progress

 

Report by Chief Executive

(p 327-329)

 

 

47

Aithisgean Fhathast ri Thighinn: Adhartas

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear

(td 327-329)

 

NOTE : The next scheduled meeting of the Committee will be on Thursday 19 February 2009

 

 

 

FIOSRACHADH: Bithidh an ath Choinneamh den Chomataidh air Diardaoin 19 Gearran 2009

 

 

 

 

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