Public Items
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Declarations of Interest
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Notice of Motions in Terms of Standing Order 26
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Royal Bank of Scotland
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Motion by Councillors X McDade and M Barnacle
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That the Council is disappointed to note the recent announcement by Royal Bank of Scotland that it intends to close five branches in Aberfeldy, Comrie, Kinross, Perth South Street and Pitlochry; recognises the great deal of anxiety that this has caused for both the customers and staff of the affected branches, which will leave many people unable to easily access a local branch, believes that these branch closures will disproportionately affect those older people who do not use on-line banking services, residents with poor-quality broadband and rural businesses who need to bank on a regular basis; further notes that the majority shareholder of RBS is the UK Government following its bailout in 2008 and that by closing these branches it will not be serving the UK taxpayers living in Perth & Kinross; and instructs the Leader of the Council to write to the Chairman and the Chief Executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group to inform them of the Council's opposition to these closures and to encourage them to consider alternative options to closure such as reduced hours of opening.
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Shelter Scotland Campaign to Fix Homelessness
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Motion by Councillors I Campbell and P Barrett
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Perth and Kinross Council:
- Notes the significant and lasting improvements have been achieved across Perth and Kinross to improve the housing outcomes of households facing homelessness. Through a range of preventative measures, the increased supply of affordable housing and the introduction of Home First the duration, stigma and experience of homelessness has been reduced.
- Supports Shelter Scotland's call for national action on homelessness.
- Recognises that every 19 minutes a household in Scotland becomes homeless.
- Re-iterates its commitment to our strategic aim to prevent homelessness arising wherever possible and to ensure that all households within Perth and Kinross have access to good quality affordable accommodation with the necessary support and assistance to sustain people in their homes.
Perth and Kinross Council agreed to support Shelter Scotland's campaign to fix homelessness.
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Barclay Review of Non-Domestic Rates
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Motion by Councillors C Shiers and C Stewart
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| That the Council notes the recent announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution on the Barclay Review; understands that the Scottish Government will not be accepting the Review's recommendations to remove non-domestic rates relief from arms-length external organisations operated by local authorities; recognises the significant impact this move would have had on their ability to deliver cultural and leisure services in Perth and Kinross; welcomes the fact that Scottish ministers have listened to the concerns of opposition parties and the wider public on this particular matter; further notes that no decision has yet been made on whether the Scottish Government will support the Review's recommendation to remove non-domestic rates relief from independent schools; believes that this would be the wrong approach and that it would hinder independent schools in their efforts to strive for social balance through the use of bursaries; recognises the considerable contribution made by independent schools to the local economy and to employment in Perth & Kinross; highlights the devastating impact that this would have on some smaller independent schools who offer very specialist help to children with additional support needs, including those referred to them by local authorities; suggests instead that state schools should be awarded the same financial benefit as those in the independent sector; and asks the Leader of the Council to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution informing him of the Council's position. |
Report by Senior Depute Chief Executive (copy herewith 17/411)
Report by Head of Finance (copy herewith 17/412)
Report by Head of Finance (copy herewith 17/413)
Report by Head of Finance (copy herewith 17/414)
Report by Depute Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer (copy herewith 17/415)
Report by Senior Depute Chief Executive (copy herewith 17/416)
Report by Chief Social Work Officer (copy herewith 17/417)
Report by Chief Executive (copy herewith 17/418)
Report by Chief Executive (copy herewith 17/419)
Report by Head of Democratic Services (copy herewith 17/420)
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Appointments to Committees/Partner Organisations/Outside Bodies
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Lifelong Learning Committee
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The Council is asked to agreed that Councillors A Coates replace Councillor A Jarvis on the Lifelong Learning Committee. |
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Licensing Committee |
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The Council is asked to agreed that Councillor A Coates replace Councillor K Baird on the Licensing Committee. |
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Audit Committee |
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The Council is asked to agree that Councillors A Coates replace Councillor I James on the Audit Committee. |
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Joint Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff |
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The Council is asked to agree that Councillor R McCall replace Councillor W Wilson on the Joint Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff. |
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Children, Young People and Families Partnership |
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The Council is asked to agree that Councillor W Wilson replace Councillor R McCall on the Children, Young People and Families Partnership. |
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The Tay Foundation |
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The Council is asked to agree that Councillor A Coates replace Councillor A Forbes on The Tay Foundation. |