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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mark Irvine, Jim Lynch, Luna Martin and Yvonne McNeilly. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest intimated. |
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Policy and Resources Committee held on 15 August 2024 Additional documents: Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee held on Thursday 15 August 2024 were approved as a correct record. |
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The Chief Executive welcomed the Interim Head of Financial Services, Carolyn Earl, to her first meeting. |
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FINANCIAL REPORTS MONITORING PACK - 31 AUGUST 2024 PDF 3 MB Report by Section 95 Officer Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report providing a summary of the financial monitoring reports as at the end of August 2024. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee – 1. noted the revenue budget monitoring report as at 31 August 2024; Ìý 2. noted the financial risks for 2024-25; 3. noted the capital plan monitoring report as at 31 August 2024 and approved the proposed changes to the capital plan outlined in Appendix 4 of that report; 4. noted the treasury monitoring report as at 31 August 2024; 5. noted the reserves and balances report as at 31 August 2024; 6. agreed to recommend to Council that the revenue virements over £0.200m during July and August 2024 be approved; and 7. noted the commitments/drawdowns from the Strathclyde Pension Fund gain Transformation/Spend to Save projects earmarking. (Reference: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 6 September 2024, submitted) |
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BUDGET OUTLOOK 2025-26 TO 2029-30 PDF 2 MB Report by Section 95 Officer Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update to the budget outlook covering the period 2025-26 to 2029-30 as reported to the Policy and Resources Committee on 15 August 2024. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee noted the current estimated budget outlook position for the period 2025-26 to 2029-30. (Reference: Report by Section 95 Officer dated 27 September 2024, submitted) |
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SINGLE AUTHORITY MODEL - UPDATE PDF 159 KB Report by Chief Executive Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the development of alternative governance models, such as a Single Authority Model (SAM). Decision The Policy and Resources Committee – 1. noted the updates regarding the ongoing work in respect of a SAM, as set out at paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4 of the report; and Ìý 2. noted that further progress reports would be prepared for future meetings of the Committee. (Reference: Report by Chief Executive dated September 2024, submitted) |
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ANNUAL COUNCIL BUSINESS PLAN 2023-24 OUTCOMES PDF 134 KB Report by Chief Executive Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update to the progress of the Annual Business Plan 2023 – 2024. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee – 1. noted the progress made against the outcomes specified in the 2023 – 2024 Annual Business Plan; and Ìý 2. noted that a revised Corporate Plan and associated Annual Business Plan would be created following decisions by the Council in regard to priorities. (Reference: Report by Chief Executive dated 3 September 2024, submitted) |
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY 2024 - 2027 PDF 133 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report detailing the draft Council Communication Strategy. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee approved the draft Council Communication Strategy. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services dated September 2024, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE PLAN 2024 - 2030 PDF 96 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report outlining the steps which have been taken to develop a new British Sign Language plan, and detailing the proposed new plan. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee approved the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council British Sign Language Plan 2024-2030. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services dated September 2024, submitted) |
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LORN ARC TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCE PROGRAMME - OBAN AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK - UPDATE PDF 476 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services and Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the development of Oban Airport Business Park. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee – 1. noted the project update relating to Oban Airport Business Park; and Ìý 2. noted that another update report including the Full Business Case would be reported back to Members for consideration in December 2024. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services and Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 11 September 2024, submitted) |
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POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PDF 158 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Policy and Resources Committee Workplan was before the Committee for noting. Decision The Policy and Resources Committee noted the content of the Workplan as at 10 October 2024. (Reference: Policy and Resources Committee Workplan dated 10 October 2024, submitted) |