At the meeting of the Provost's Sub-Committee of 5 February 2024, Report 24/21 was approved in relation to the establishment of a formal twinning between Perth and Nikopol, Ukraine.

Council is asked to:

1. Approve the establishment of a formal twinning relationship between Perth and Nikopol following the completion of appropriate due diligence checks, the successful formation of a Friends of Nikopol Group, and on the terms set out in Report 24.21.

2. Agree that Councillor Steven Carr be appointed as the Council representative on the Friends of Nikopol Group.

For several reasons, three approved polling places are unavailable for UK General Election that will take place on 4 July 2024.

Council is asked to homologate the following changes:

• Amulree Hall to Dunkeld Guide Hall
• Upper Springlands to the Gannochy Community Centre
• Perth Gospel Hall to Letham Primary School (Hall)

Council is asked to approve the following changes to the Scheme of Administration:

Section 47 - Strategic Lead - Economy, Development and Planning

Additional Section 47.8:

The Council has resolved that the Chief Planning Officer of the Council will be the Planning and Housing Strategy manager who will report to the Strategic Lead - Economy, Development and Planning.

Section 48 - Strategic Lead - Environment and Infrastructure

Additional Section 48.8:

To exercise the functions of the Council as Coast Protection Authority under Coast Protection Act 1949 for areas of land bordering tidal waters.

Sections 11.2, 11.3 and 26.21

To remove references to Strategic Development Plans in line with the National Planning Framework.

Council is asked to agree that the meeting of the Executive Sub-Committee of the Learning and Families Committee move from Monday 2 September 2024 to Monday 16 September 2024 at 10.30am.

Council is asked to agree:

• Bailie Mike Williamson to replace Councillor Stewart Donaldson on Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee

• Councillor Stewart Donaldson to replace Bailie Mike Williamson on Economy and Infrastructure Committee

• Councillor Jack Welch to no longer be Vice-Convener of Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee but to remain on the committee

• Councillor Jack Welch to replace Bailie Mike Williamson on Tayside Contracts Joint Committee

• Councillor Dave Cuthbert to replace Bailie Mike Williamson as Perth and Kinross Council nomination for Tayside Contracts Joint Committee Convener/Vice-Convener

Council is asked to note the following Elected Members Briefing Notes that have been issued to elected Members since the previous Council meeting: 

23 April 2024 Community Greenspace financial assistance for volunteer groups

23 April 2024 Gas repair works impact on Perth Racecourse

25 April 2024 UNCRC incorporation into Scottish law

26 April 2024 Coupar Angus Action Plan progress

30 April 2024 Restoration work on Murray Fountain, Crieff

10 May 2024 Illegal Migration Act 2023 and Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024

17 May 2024 Pool cars update

29 May 2024 Update on housing adaptation works

24 May 2024 Staffing Changes -Housing Locality Housing Team Co-ordinators and Team Leaders

30 May 2024 Road verge cutting update

30 May 2024 Green Living Fund participatory budgeting evaluation