Council notes the ongoing Brexit negotiation process and specifically the developments which indicate that EU nationals, who have made Perth and Kinross their home, will lose their eligibility to participate in our democratic processes.

Notes that while the Scottish Government are currently looking at the option of extending the franchise for local elections to all those legally resident in Scotland, participation in Community Councils is determined by each Council through the Scheme of Establishment for Community Councils.

Instructs Officers to extend the remit of the 'Review of the Scheme of Establishment for Community Councils in Perth and Kinross' as approved at full Council on 7 March 2018, to include a review of eligibility for Community Council Elections to ensure in so far as legally possible EU nationals can continue to participate in this important element of our democratic process.

Motion on A827 Road Closure

That the Council notes the significant economic impact road closures have on rural communities and in particular on the rural economy.

The Council also notes that the proposed full road closure of the A827 between Grandtully & Aberfeldy for seven weeks from late August to mid-October to carry out significant retaining works, which whilst necessary, will have a major impact o the economy of Aberfeldy and West Highland Perthshire, an area which relies heavily on tourism.  Furthermore this community has already experienced a high level of disruption in the first five months of 2018 with both other A roads leading into Aberfeldy having experienced partial road closures at peak tourist times such as February half term and Easter to undertake various works.

Further notes that there is very strong opposition from the West Highland Perthshire community towards the potential full closure of the A827, with a high number of businesses raising concerns about their future should this main arterial route to Aberfeldy be closed.

The Council resolves to use all endeavours to find a technical solution, which is financially viable, to allow the A827 to be kept open during the planned works and that the Council will seek to fund this solution as a priority.

Following the principals of the updated political balance of the Council as detailed in Item 12, The Council is asked to agree that:

• Councillor C Ahern be removed as a member of the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board.
• Councillor X McDade be appointed as a member of the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board.
• Councillor A Bailey be appointed as a proxy member for the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board.
• Councillor C Ahern replace Councillor P Barrett as a proxy member for the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board.

The Council is asked to agree that Councillor J Duff replace Councillor R McCall on the Perth and Kinross Licensing Board with effect from 1 August 2018.

Following the principals of the updated political balance of the Council as detailed in Item 12, The Council is asked to agreed that:

• Councillor C Stewart be removed as a member of the COSLA Convention.
• Councillor X McDade be appointed as a member of the COSLA Convention.

The Council agreed the membership of the Modernising Governance Member/Officer Working Group on 17 May 2017.

The Council is asked to agreed that the Executive Director (Education and Children's Services) and the Executive Director (Housing and Environment) be appointed to the Modernising Governance Member/Officer Working Group.