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Policy and Resources Committee Agendas

21st June 2007

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 Thursday 21 June 2007 at 9.00am

 

FIOS COINNEAMH

Bithidh Coinneamh den Chomataidh ann am prìomh Oifisean na Comhairle, Steòrnabhagh, air Diardaoin 21 Òg Mhìos 2007 aig 9.00m

 

Malcolm Burr
Chief Executive

 

 

Malcolm Burr
Àrd-oifigear

Council Offices
Sandwick Road
STORNOWAY

 

Oifisean na Comhairle
Rathad Shanndabhaig
STEORNABHAGH

7 June 2007

 

7 Òg Mhìos 2007

 

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:

 

Items 12, 16, 17, 32, 33 and 42

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

Item 38

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.

 

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:

Cuspairean 12, 16, 17 agus 39

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

Cuspair 38

Earran 1 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri neach air fhasdadh, neach a bh’air fhasdadh no neach-tagraidh airson obair, no neach-dreuchd, no tagraiche gu bhith na neach-dreuchd aig a’ Chomhairle

 

MINUTES

 

 

GEÀRR-CHUNNTASAN

1

(a)           Minute of Meeting of 29 March 2007
(Vol 2 p191)

 

  1. Minute of Meeting of 17 May 2007

(p1)

 

1

a)        Geàrr chunntas na coinneimh air 29 Màrt 2007

 

  1. Geàrr chunntas na coinneimh air 17 Cèitein 2007.

(td 1)

 

2

Minute of Meeting of Joint Future Committee of 29 March 2007
(p 3-5)

 

 

2

Geàrr chunntas coinneimh Comataidh Co-mhaoineachaidh air 29 Màrt 2007.
(td 3-5)

3

Minute of Meeting of Human Resources Sub-Committee of 14 June 2007
(to follow)

 

 

3

Geàrr chunntas coinneimh F-chomataidh Goireasan Daonna air 14 Òg Mhìos 2007.
(ri leantainn)

4

Minute of Meeting of Joint Services Committee of 14 June 2007
(to follow)

 

 

4

Geàrr chunntas coinneimh Comataidh Co-sheirbheisean air 14 Òg Mhìos 2007.
(ri leantainn)

5

Minute of Meeting of ICT, Procurement and Asset Management Sub-Committee of 15 June 2007

(to follow)

 

 

5

Geàrr-chunntas coinneimh Fo-chomataidh ICT air 15 Òg Mhìos 2007.

(ri leantainn)

6

Declaration of Interest

 

 

6

Nochdadh Uidh

 

CONSTITUTION

 

 

BUN-STÈIDH

7

Scheme of Administration – Planning Issues/Discussion Forum

Report by Chief Executive
(p 7-9)

 

 

7

Sgeama Rianachd

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 7-9)

8

Legalised Police Cells Visiting Committees – Stornoway and Lochmaddy

Report by Chief Executive
(p 11)

 

 

8

Comataidhean Tadhail air Ceallan Laghail Poilis – Steòrnabhagh agus Loch nam Madadh

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 11)

9

Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee – Appointment of Comhairle Representatives

Report by Chief Executive

(p 13-16)

 

9

Co-chomataidh Comhairleachaidh Ùghdarras Ionadail – Suidheachadh Riochdairean bhon Chomhairle

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear.
(td 13-16)

 

10

Social Work Complaints Review Panel – Appointment of Comhairle Representatives

Report by Chief Executive
(p 17)

 

 

10

Pannal Sgrùdaidh Gearainnean Obair Shòisealta – Suidheachadh Riochdairean bhon Chomhairle.

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear.
(td)

 

CORPORATE STRATEGY

 

 

RO-INNLEACHD CHORPORRA

11

Consultative Draft Corporate Strategy

 

Report by Chief Executive
(p 19-20 )

 

 

11

Dreach Cho-chomhairleachaidh air an Ro-Innleachd Chorporra

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 19-20)

 

FINANCE

 

 

IONMHAS

12*

Write Off of Debts

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources

(p 21-23)

 

 

12*

Dubh-a-mach Fiachan

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra

(td 21-23)

13

Draft Abstract of Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2006

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 25)

 

 

13

Dreach Mìneachaidh air Cunntasan gu deireadh na bliadhna 31 Màrt 2006

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 25)

14

General Fund Revenue Outturn 2006/07

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 27-35)

 

 

14

Cosgais Bhliadhnail Maoin Choitcheann 2006/07

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 27-35)

15

General Fund Fourth Quarter Capital Monitoring 2006/07

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 37-46)

 

 

15

Sgrùdadh Calpa an Ceathamh Ràith 2006/07

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 37-46)

16*

Commercial Operations Unit Fourth Quarter Monitoring Report

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 47-64)

 

 

16*

Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Calpa an Ceathramh Ràith Aonad Obraichean Malairteach

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 47-64 )

17*

Tendering for Contracts

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 65)

 

 

17*

Tairgsean airson Cùmhnantan

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 65)

18

Ward Priority Fund 2007-2011

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 67-68)

 

 

18

Maoin Prìomhachas Uàrd 2007-2011

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 67-68)

19

Annual Treasury Management Report

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 69-83)

 

 

19

Aithisg Rianachd Ionmhais na bliadhna

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 69-83)

20

Winter Maintenance:  Year End Expenditure 2006/07

 

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 85)

 

 

20

Obair-glèidhidh a’ Gheamhraidh – Cosgais na Bliadhna 2006/07

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 85)

 

CAPITAL PROGRAMME

 

 

PRÒGRAM CALPA

21

Adults with Learning Disabilities:  Upgrading Facilities at Ardseileach

Report by Director of Social Work
(p 87-91)

 

 

21

Inbhich le Duilgheadasan Ionnsachaidh: Leasachadh Goireasan aig Ardseileach.

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd
(td 87-91)

22

Hebridean Hydrogen Park – Project Development

 

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 93-98)

 

 

22

Pàirce Hidrigin Innse Gall – Leasachadh Pròiseact

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach

(td 93-98)

 

 

GAELIC

 

 

GAIDHLIG

23

Gaelic in the Comhairle

Report by Chief Executive
(p 99-101)

 

 

23

Gàidhlig anns a’ Chomhairle

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 99-101)

24

Language Planning:  Gaelic Language Plan for the Western Isles 2007-2012

Report by Chief Executive
(p 103-107)

 

 

24

Dealbhadh Cànain: Plana Cànain Gàidhlig do na h-Eileanan Siar 2007-2012

 

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 103-107)

25

Comann Eachdraidh Chàrlabhaigh:  Application for Financial Assistance

Report by Chief Executive
(p 109-113)

 

 

25

Comunn Eachdraidh Chàrlabhaigh: Iarrtas airson Taic Airgid

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td -109-113)

26

Proiseact nan Ealan:  Productisation Project

Report by Director for Sustainable Communities
(p 115-117)

 

 

26

Pròiseact nan Ealan: Pròiseact Obair-Bathar

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Coimhearsnachdan Seasmhach.
(td 115-117)

27

Fèisean nan Gàidheal Western Isles Development Officer

 

Report by Chief Executive
(p 119-121)

 

 

27

Oifigear Leasachaidh Fèisean nan Gàidheal as na h-Eileanan Siar

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 119-121)

 

ASSET MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

28

Corporate Asset Management Planning

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 123-131)

 

 

28

Dealbhadh Rianachd Maoin Chorporra

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 123-131)

 

BUILDINGS

 

 

TOGLAICHEAN

29

Capital Works:

(a)           Programme and Progress
(b)           Programme and Progress (Social Work Programme)

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 133-136)

 

 

29

Obraichean Calpa:

(a)           Prògram agus Adhartas
(b)           Prògram agus Adhartas (Prògram Shòisealta)

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 133-136)

30

Repairs and Maintenance

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 137-139)

 

 

30

Càradh agus Glèidheadh

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 137-139)

31

Council Premises Disability Access Programme – Stornoway Town Hall - Project Evaluation Report

 

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 141-144)

 

 

31

Prògram Cothrom Chiorramaich air Toglaichean Comhairle – Talla a’ Bhaile Steòrnabhaigh: Aithisg Measaidh Phròiseact

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 141-144)

32*

Schools PPP Project:  Update

Report by Director of Education
(p145-147 )

 

 

32*

Pròiseact Sgoiltean PPP: Cunntas as Ùr

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Foghlaim
 (td 145-147)

33*

Marybank Depot, Stornoway – Remediation

Report by Director for Sustainable Communities
(p 149-152)

 

 

33*

Obraichean Leasachaidh aig Stòr Marybank

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Coimhearsnachdan Seasmhach.
(td 149-152)

 

CONTRACTUAL MATTERS

 

 

CUSPAIREAN CHUMHNANTAN

34

Application for Inclusion in Standing Lists of Approved Contractors

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 153-157)

 

 

34

Iarrtas gu bhith air Liosta Seasmhach nan Cunnradairean Aontaichte

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach
(td 153-157)

35

Roads to Communities Capital Scheme : Tender List

 

Report by Director of Technical Services

(p 159)

 

35

Sgeama Calpa Rathaidean gu Coimhearsnachdan: Liosta de Thagraidhean

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach

(td 159)

 

APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS

 

 

SUIDHEACHADH LUCHD-COMHAIRLICHE

36

Harris House Development – Appointment of Consultants

 

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 161)

 

 

36

Leasachadh Harris House: Suidheachadh Luchd-Co-Chomhairleachaidh

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 161)

37

Tender for Provision of Consultancy Services for Voice Over IP

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 163-1365)

 

 

37

Tagradh airson Ullachadh Seirbheis Co-Chomhairleachaidh airson IP Guth Thairiseachd

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 163-165)

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

 

 

GOIREASAN DAONNA

38*

Restructuring of Technical Services

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 167-185)

 

 

38*

Ath-structaradh Roinn Teicniceach

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 167-185)

39

Gender Equality Scheme

Report by Chief Executive
(p 187-213)

 

 

39

Sgeama Co-ionnanachd Ghnè

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 187-213)

40

Car Leasing Scheme

Report by Chief Executive
(p 215)

 

 

40

Sgeama Càraichean a ghabhail air màl

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 215)

 

BEST VALUE AND SHARED SERVICES

 

 

LUACH AS FHEÀRR AGUS SEIRBHEISEAN

41

Stornoway and Community Access Points

 

Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
(p 217-226)

 

 

41

Slighean Cothromach Steòrnabhaigh agus a’ Choimhearsnachd

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra
(td 217-221)

42*

Tenders for Providing Community Appraisal Survey Analysis Consultancy Services

 

Report by Chief Executive
(p 223-226)

 

 

42*

Tagraidhean airson Ullachadh Seirbheisean Co-chomhairleachaidh airson Lèir-mheas air Sgrùdadh Feumalachd Coimhearnsnachd.

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 223-226)

43

Integrated Services Project

Report by Chief Executive
(p 227-229)

 

 

43

Pròiseact Seirbheisean Amalaichte

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 227-229)

44

Performance Management System

Report by Chief Executive
(p 231 )

 

 

44

Siostam Rianachd Dhèanadais

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 231)

45

Customer Services Project Board – Member Nomination

Report by Chief Executive

(p 233-235)

 

 

45

Bòrd Pròiseact Seirbheisean Luchd-Ceannaich: Cuir ainmean Bhuill air Adhart.

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 233-235)

46

Grounds Maintenance Strategic Best Value Review:  Project Initiation Document

Report by Director of Technical Services
(p 237-243)

 

 

46

Ath-sgrùdadh Luach as Fheàrr air Gleidheadh Talmhainn:  Pàipear Tòiseachaidh Pròiseact

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicniceach
(td 237-243)

 

COMMUNITY CARE

 

 

 

47

Adults with Learning Disabilities:  Day Support in Uist and Barra

Report by Director of Social Work
(p 245-246)

 

 

47

Inbhich le Duigheadasan Ionnsachaidh: Taic Làitheil ann an Uibhist agus Barraigh

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealta.
(td 245-246)

 

HOUSING STRATEGY

 

 

 

 

48

Local Housing Strategy Update July 2007

Report by Director for Sustainable Communities

(p 247-249)

 

 

48

Ro-innleachd Taigheadas Ionadail:  Fiosrachadh Iuachar 2007

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Coimhearsnachdan Seasmhach

(td 247-249)

 

49

Additional Council Tax Income from Second Homes (ACTISH):  Scheme of Administration

Report by Director for Sustainable Communities

(p 251-256)

 

49

Tuarastal a bharrachd bho Chìsean Comhairle air Darna Dachaighean: Sgeama Rìanachd

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Coimhearsnachdan Seasmhach

 

(td 251-256)

50

Serviced Plots Development Strategy

Report by Director for Sustainable Communities
(p 257-259)

 

 

50

Ro-innleachd Leasachaidh Pìosan Talmhainn le Seirbheisean

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Coimhearsnachdan Seasmhach
(td 257-259)

 

 

RELATED MATTERS

 

 

CUSPAIREAN CO-CHEANGAILTE

51

Volunteer Centre Monitoring Report

Report by Director for Sustainable Communities
(p 261-267)

 

51

Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Ionad Saor-thoileach

 

Aithisg le Stiùiriche Coimhearsnachdan Seasmhach.
(td 261-267)

 

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

 

ATH-SGRÙDADH DHEANADAS

52

Reports Outstanding : Progress

Report by Chief Executive
(p 269-271)

 

52

Aithisgean Fhathast ri Thighinn

Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
(td 269-271)

 

 

NOTE:  The next scheduled meeting of the Committee will be on Thursday 6 September 2007

 

 

FIOSRACHADH:  Bithidh an ath Choinneamh den Chomataidh air Diciadain 6 Sultain 2007.

 

 

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