Minutes of Glasgow City Council 2008/2009 – Print 6

Minutes of Glasgow City Council

2008/2009 – Print 6

CONTENTS

(1) Minutes of the Council of 11th December 2008 and 29th January 2009, pages 523 to 530, (2) Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee of 10th December 2008, pages 531 to 533, (3) Personnel Appeals Committee of 16th December 2008 and 16th and 23rd January 2009, pages 534 to 535, (4) Planning Applications Committee of 2nd and 9th December 2008 and 20th and 27th January 2009, pages 536 to 544, (5) Licensing and Regulatory Committee 3rd and 4th December 2008 and 14th, 15th, 21st, 28th and 29th January and 4th February 2009, pages 545 to 593, (6) Policy Development and Scrutiny Committees:- (a) Finance, Corporate and Trading Services of 3rd December 2008 and 14th January 2009, pages 594 to 598, (b) Direct and Care Services of 21st January 2009, pages 599 to 600, (c) Development and Regeneration of 27th January 2009, pages 601 to 605, (d) Education and Social Work of 9th December 2008 and 3rd February 2009, pages 606 to 613, (e) Land and Environment of 4th February 2009, pages 614 to 617, (7) Audit and Ethics Committee of 5th February 2009, pages 618 to 619, and (8) Executive Committee of 12th December 2008 and 23rd January and 6th February 2009, pages 620 to 653.

This print contains minutes of meetings of the Council and its committees. Minutes are a record of the decisions taken by a committee. The Council has given committees a wide range of powers to make decisions but sometimes a committee does not have the authority to decide on a matter and must pass it to the Council to decide. If this is necessary, the paragraph will have a “C” after its number in the minutes and will be submitted to the next Council meeting on 19th February 2009 for approval. When a decision is taken after a division and the vote is taken electronically, a copy of the record of how each member voted is available on request from Committee Services. If you require any further information about this print, please contact Committee Services on 0141 287 4503 for general information. Enquiries about particular committee minutes should be directed to the appropriate Committee Officer. A list of Committee Officers is shown overleaf.

Committee Services Chief Executive Department Glasgow City Council City Chambers Glasgow G2 1DU. E-mail: [email protected] COMMITTEE OFFICERS.

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Appointment of Senior Officers Kenny McGuinness 0141 287 4520

Audit and Ethics Tony O’Neill 0141 287 7857

Council Norrie Lyttle 0141 287 3926

Education Endowments Kenny McGuinness 0141 287 4520

Emergency Norrie Lyttle 0141 287 3926

Executive Norrie Lyttle 0141 287 3926

Licensing and Regulatory Gary McDermid 0141 287 4540

Planning Applications Anne Marie McGuire 0141 287 4516

Policy Development and Scrutiny Committees:—

Development and Regeneration Maureen Hughes/ 0141 287 4377 Anna Castelvecchi

Direct and Care Services Avril Wyber 0141 287 4266

Education and Social Work Kenny McGuinness 0141 287 4520

Finance, Corporate and Trading Services Carol McPherson 0141 287 4179

Land and Environment Cathy Birrell 0141 287 7872

Public Processions Alan Garbutt 0141 287 5376

Strathclyde Pension Fund Carol McPherson 0141 287 4179

2008-2009 COUNCIL 6 11th DECEMBER 2008 523

MINUTES

OF GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Glasgow, 11th December 2008.

Glasgow City Council.

Present: The Lord Provost (Robert Winter) (Chair). DR NINA BAKER ARCHIE GRAHAM TOMMY MORRISON RUTH BLACK JAHANGIR HANIF ANDY MUIR PHILIP BRAAT GRAEME HENDRY WILLIAM O’ROURKE SHAUKAT BUTT ELLEN HURCOMBE MARY PARIS PAUL CAREY MATTHEW KERR STEVEN PURCELL PATRICIA CHALMERS BILL KIDD IRFAN RABBANI MARGOT CLARK GERALD LEONARD MOHAMMED RAZAQ STUART CLAY BILLY McALLISTER GEORGE REDMOND JAMES COLEMAN DAVID McDONALD DAVID RITCHIE PAUL COLESHILL ELAINE McDOUGALL GEORGE ROBERTS AILEEN COLLERAN JEAN McFADDEN PAUL ROONEY STEPHEN CURRAN CRAIG MACKAY GEORGE RYAN GILBERT DAVIDSON JIM MACKECHNIE JAMES SCANLON ALEX DINGWALL JOHN McKENZIE RUTH SIMPSON FRANK DOCHERTY JOHN McLAUGHLIN ALLAN STEWART SADIE DOCHERTY KENNY McLEAN ALISON THEWLISS JAMES DORNAN EUAN McLEOD GRANT THOMS STEPHEN DORNAN CATHERINE McMASTER JIM TODD JENNIFER DUNN JAMES McNALLY DAVID TURNER KENNETH ELDER HANZALA MALIK MARTHA WARDROP JONATHAN FINDLAY KHALIL MALIK ALISTAIR WATSON JOHN FLANAGAN DR CHRISTOPHER MASON KIERAN WILD IRIS GIBSON DAVID MEIKLE ALEX GLASS ANNE MARIE MILLAR

DEACON CONVENER

LORD DEAN OF GUILD

Apologies: Danny Alderslowe, Colin Deans, Phil Greene, Allison Hunter, Tom McKeown and Gordon Matheson. Attending: I Drummond, Solicitor to the Council; G Black, Chief Executive; L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; and T McDonald, Assistant Director of Land and Environmental Services. COUNCIL 2008-2009 524 11th DECEMBER 2008 6

Deacon Convener—Welcome. 1 The Lord Provost welcomed to the House Mr David Dobson, who had been elected as Deacon Convener of the Trades House of Glasgow for the ensuing year, and expressed the hope that he would enjoy the ancient association of this House with the Trades House during his term of office. Mr Dobson replied in suitable terms.

Emergency motion dealt with. 2 The Solicitor to the Council intimated that, in terms of Standing Order No 12(2), an emergency motion by Councillor Bill Kidd on the proposed Newsquest redundancies had been delivered to the Chief Executive prior to the meeting. The Lord Provost having agreed that the motion was relevant, competent and urgent, the House agreed to deal with it at this meeting.

Minutes approved. 3 The minutes of the Council of 30th October 2008 (Print 5, pages 425 to 429) were submitted and approved.

Minutes of committees submitted and approved. 4 The minutes of the undernoted committees were submitted and approved:— (1) Planning Applications Committee of 21st and 28th October and 25th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 430 to 436); (2) Licensing and Regulatory Committee of 22nd and 23rd October and 5th, 6th, 19th, 20th and 26th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 437 to 480); (3) Policy Development and Scrutiny Committees:— (a) Education and Social Work of 11th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 481 to 483); (b) Direct and Care Services of 20th October and 12th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 484 to 487); (c) Development and Regeneration of 28th October and 18th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 488 to 491); (d) Finance, Corporate and Trading Services of 22nd October and 19th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 492 to 496); and (e) Land and Environment of 26th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 497 to 499); (4) Audit and Ethics Committee of 27th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 500 to 502); (5) Personnel Appeals Committee of 20th October and 3rd, 11th, 25th and 28th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 503 and 504); and (6) Executive Committee of 31st October and 14th and 28th November 2008 (Print 5, pages 505 to 522).

Local Government By-Election—Election of Councillor for Electoral Ward 20 (Baillieston)— Result noted. 5 There was submitted and noted a report by the Returning Officer advising that the result of the Local Government By-Election for Electoral Ward 20 (Baillieston), which had been held on 6th November 2008 was as undernoted and that accordingly Andy Muir had been elected as a Councillor for this ward. 2008-2009 COUNCIL 6 11th DECEMBER 2008 525

No of First Elected at Candidate Party Elected Preferences stage no. John Anderson Scottish Conservative and Unionist 226 Charles Baillie British National Party 46 David Cassidy Scottish National Party (SNP) 2,027 Moira A Crawford Scottish Green Party 32 David Jackson Scottish Liberal Democrats 142 Andy Muir Scottish Labour Party Yes 2,257 7 Daniel O’Donnell Scottish Socialist Party— 88 Scrap Council Tax

Election Statistics Total Electorate 23,260 Percentage Poll 20.96%

Breakdown of Rejected Papers Want of Official Mark 0 Voting for More Than One Candidate 36 Writing or Mark by which Voter could be Identified 1 Unmarked or Void for Uncertainty 21 At this point the Lord Provost welcomed Councillor Muir to the Council.

Providing assistance in event of worldwide natural disasters—Position noted. 6 With reference to the minutes of the Finance, Corporate and Trading Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of 19th November 2008 (Print 5, page 496) noting a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of how the Council intended to provide assistance in the event of worldwide natural disasters and referring the report to Council for information, there was submitted and noted the said report.

Changes to committees etc approved. 7 The Council agreed the following changes to committees etc:— Committee Change Education Endowments Committee Remove Irfan Rabbani and appoint Margot Clark Finance, Corporate and Trading Services Remove Jim Todd and appoint Andy Muir Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Joint Consultative Forum Remove Aileen Colleran and appoint Catherine McMaster and William O’Rourke

Representation on outside bodies approved. 8 The Council approved the following appointments etc to outside bodies:— Organisation Appointment City Markets (Glasgow) LLP Remove Jennifer Dunn and appoint Iris Gibson Culture and Sport Glasgow Remove James Dornan and appoint Allison Hunter COUNCIL 2008-2009 526 11th DECEMBER 2008 6

Organisation Appointment COSLA Appoint Iris Gibson as substitute Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Remove Hanzala Malik and appoint Tommy Morrison Strathclyde Joint Police Board Remove Aileen Colleran as substitute and appoint Anne Marie Millar Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Appoint Archie Graham West Community Health and Care Partnership Remove Aileen Colleran and appoint Jean McFadden

Correspondence—Letter from East Dunbartonshire Council—Position agreed. 9 There was submitted a letter from the Acting Chief Executive of East Dunbartonshire Council regarding the undernoted motion which had been passed at a meeting of East Dunbartonshire Council on 30th October 2008 in respect of unauthorised signage and fly posting and asking this Council to pass the same motion, so that a concerted approach could be made to the Scottish Government in this respect. “This Council places on record its frustration at the continuing problems caused by unauthorised signage and fly posting on Council land and property and the inadequate remedies provided by current legislation. The Council therefore calls on the Scottish Government to consolidate the existing legislation and provide a single legislative remedy to allow local authorities to deal with this matter. Such a remedy should permit: (1) the speedy and cost efficient removal of unauthorised signage and fly posting, thereby allowing more efficient use of staff resources; and (2) the recovery of costs incurred by an authority in removing such signage and fly posting. Further, an approach should be made to COSLA and all other local authorities in Scotland seeking their support in this matter and asking if they can pass the same motion so that a concerted approach can be made to the Scottish Government.” After consideration, the Council agreed to support the position taken by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Newsquest redundancies—Emergency motion approved. 10 With reference to paragraph 2 above, Councillor Kidd, seconded by Councillor Dunn, moved that “Council greatly appreciates the role of the Evening Times, Herald and Sunday Herald newspapers in providing news and commentary to the people of Glasgow, Scotland and beyond. Council is therefore concerned to hear that all staff on all three newspapers are being made redundant and having to re-apply for their jobs under new conditions, with around 40 staff expected not to be retained. Council calls on Newsquest to work with staff and unions to minimise job losses and to ensure that the changes do not damage the quality of news that is provided to the public.” The Council approved unanimously.

Barack Obama—Motion approved. 11 Councillor Rabbani, seconded by Councillor Black, moved that “Council congratulates Barack Obama on his election as the 44th President of the United States and, in doing so, becoming the first African-American to be elected to hold this position. In particular, Council notes the unifying nature of a progressive election campaign that enfranchised a new generation of young, American voters, which broke down historical racial barriers and which promised equality and hope for all Americans regardless of their race, creed or colour.” The Council approved unanimously. 2008-2009 COUNCIL 6 11th DECEMBER 2008 527

Closure of Parkhead Fire Station—Motion dealt with, after division. 12 Councillor Thewliss, seconded by Bailie McLaughlin, moved that “This Council calls on the Board of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to reconsider its decision that accepts the proposals to close the Parkhead Fire Station and merge it with Cambuslang. Council further pledges its support for the campaign by the Fire Brigades Union to retain the existing Parkhead Fire Station.” Councillor Redmond, seconded by Councillor Simpson, moved as an amendment that “This Council urges the Board of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to consider carefully all the responses to the current consultation on the proposal that the existing Parkhead and Cambuslang Fire Stations be replaced with one new purpose-built community Fire Station.” Councillor Dr Mason, seconded by Bailie Clark, moved as a further amendment that “The Council notes the strong concerns that have been expressed by many members of the public and the Fire Brigades Union about the proposal to close Parkhead Fire Station. While respecting the statutory position of the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Authority, the Council is concerned that the proposed changes may not in fact result in increased safety in the area currently served by the Parkhead Fire Station and accordingly instructs the Chief Executive: (1) to ask the Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Authority to explain the proposal, particularly with reference to the matters raised in the FBU letter dated 8th December 2008; and (2) to report the Authority’s response to the Executive Committee so that the Committee can consider whether the Authority should be asked to reconsider the matter.” Councillor Redmond, with the agreement of his seconder, withdrew his amendment in favour of the amendment by Councillor Dr Mason. On a vote being taken electronically, 50 members voted for the amendment by Councillor Dr Mason and 18 for the motion. The amendment was accordingly declared to be carried.

Glasgow’s green spaces—Motion dealt with, after division. 13 Councillor Coleshill, seconded by Bailie Clark, moved that “Council recalls the commitment set out in the parks review about the use of green space and notes with regret that, such consultation as the Council has engaged in, failed to take into account the full range of views of the public using these facilities, as in the case of Pollok Park. Any proposals to develop Glasgow’s green spaces should recognise that they are for everyone but need to be especially welcoming to the less advantaged members of society. Council therefore calls on the Chief Executive to require a procedure to be constructed which results in:— (1) consulting current users of the space to be developed, as well as the wider public; (2) identifying the socio economic profile of any likely user of fee paying green space developments; and (3) giving priority to those developments that provide access to all. Councillor Coleman, seconded by Bailie McNally, moved as an amendment that no action be taken. On a vote being taken electronically, 41 members voted for the amendment and 28 for the motion. The amendment was accordingly declared to be carried.

Transition Town Initiatives—Motion approved. 14 Councillor Wardrop, seconded by Councillor Wild, moved that “Council notes the development of Transition Town Initiatives which involve communities in a process of imagining and creating a future that addresses the twin challenges of peak oil and climate change. COUNCIL 2008-2009 528 11th DECEMBER 2008 6

Council supports the communities in Glasgow who wish to explore and then follow pathways of practical actions that will reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Council supports the building of Glasgow’s resilience, and its ability to become more self reliant in areas such as food, energy, health care, jobs and economic development.” The Council approved unanimously.

BBC Alba—Motion approved. 15 Councillor Colleran, seconded by Bailie McFadden, moved that “BBC Alba, the Gaelic digital television channel was launched on 19th September 2008 in Scotland to wide acclaim and to very high viewing figures. The Council notes, however, that the channel is available only through satellite, meaning that just a third of the population can receive it. On current plans, it will not be available on Freeview before 2010, after an evaluation by the BBC Trust. This Council supports the aim of the National Plan for Gaelic to secure the status of the language. The role of BBC Alba in promoting a positive image of Gaelic to both speakers and non-speakers and in being a useful resource for Gaelic learners in particular, is key to helping support the language. In the recent consultation on its Draft Gaelic Language Plan, the Council received many comments from the public calling for BBC Alba to be made available through Freeview as quickly as possible. Council agrees to write to the Chairman of the BBC Trust asking him to consider an early launch for BBC Alba on all digital platforms, including Freeview and cable and agrees to support the current e- petition to the Scottish Parliament to make BBC Alba available on Freeview.” Councillor Mackay, seconded by Bailie McDonald, moved as amendment that the following be added to the motion:— “Council also notes that only a minority of BBC Alba output is available through the BBC’s online iPlayer service, and believes that this could be used more effectively to make programmes available to a wider audience, particularly as the Freeview service will not be available outwith Scotland.” Councillor Colleran, with the agreement of her seconder, accepted the amendment by Councillor Mackay. Thereafter, the Council approved unanimously.

Meeting adjourned, after division. 16 Councillor Purcell, seconded by Councillor Coleman, moved that the meeting be adjourned in terms of Council Standing Order No 17(1). On a vote being taken electronically, 44 members voted adjourn and 19 not adjourn. 2008-2009 COUNCIL 6 29th JANUARY 2009 529

Glasgow, 29th January 2009.

Glasgow City Council.

Present: The Lord Provost (Robert Winter) (Chair). DANNY ALDERSLOWE PATRICIA GIBSON ANNE MARIE MILLAR RUTH BLACK ALEX GLASS TOMMY MORRISON PHILIP BRAAT ARCHIE GRAHAM ANDY MUIR SHAUKAT BUTT PHIL GREENE WILLIAM O’ROURKE ELIZABETH CAMERON JAHANGIR HANIF MARY PARIS PAUL CAREY ALLISON HUNTER STEVEN PURCELL PATRICIA CHALMERS ELLEN HURCOMBE GEORGE REDMOND MARGOT CLARK MATTHEW KERR DAVID RITCHIE JAMES COLEMAN GERALD LEONARD GEORGE ROBERTS PAUL COLESHILL BILLY McALLISTER PAUL ROONEY STEPHEN CURRAN DAVID McDONALD GEORGE RYAN GILBERT DAVIDSON ELAINE McDOUGALL JAMES SCANLON COLIN DEANS JEAN McFADDEN RUTH SIMPSON ALEX DINGWALL CRAIG MACKAY ALLAN STEWART FRANK DOCHERTY JIM MACKECHNIE ALISON THEWLISS SADIE DOCHERTY JOHN McLAUGHLIN GRANT THOMS STEPHEN DORNAN KENNY McLEAN JIM TODD JENNIFER DUNN EUAN McLEOD DAVID TURNER KENNETH ELDER CATHERINE McMASTER MARTHA WARDROP JONATHAN FINDLAY JAMES McNALLY ALISTAIR WATSON JOHN FLANAGAN KHALIL MALIK KIERAN WILD IRIS GIBSON GORDON MATHESON

DEACON CONVENER

Apologies: Dr Nina Baker, Aileen Colleran, James Dornan, Graeme Hendry, Tom McKeown, Hanzala Malik, Dr Christopher Mason, David Meikle, Irfan Rabbani and Mohammed Razaq and the Lord Dean of Guild. Attending: I Drummond, Solicitor to the Council; L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; M Doran, Executive Director of Children and Families; S Inch, Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services and F Chambers, Executive Director of Direct and Care Services. COUNCIL 2008-2009 530 29th JANUARY 2009 6

Education Estate Strategy 2009-12—Detailed proposals approved, after division. 1 With reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 23rd January 2009 (page 632 hereof), approving in principle for consultation various proposals in connection with the Education Estate Strategy 2009-12, there was submitted the relevant report by the Executive Director of Children and Families. Bailie Matheson, seconded by Councillor Purcell moved, that the Council approve (1) the Education Estate Strategy 2009-12; and (2) that formal consultation take place on the 22 proposals as detailed in the report. Councillor Patricia Gibson, seconded by Councillor McAllister moved, as an amendment that “Council believes that although there are concerns over the primary estate and there may be scope for some rationalisation, the current proposals and timescales for consultation do not meet the expectations of parents, staff and the wider community for full and genuine consultation. Given that the Leader of the Administration has publicly and repeatedly, stated that these proposals are not budget driven, Council agrees (1) that the Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny (PDS) Committee examine these proposals, including financial data, catchment areas and the impact of regeneration; and (2) that staff, parents and the wider community are involved in a wide scale consultation which will return to the PDS Committee before final consideration by a full Council to be held after the summer recess”. Councillor Paris, seconded by Councillor Coleshill, moved as a further amendment that “Council (1) approves the recommendations by the Executive Committee to issue the detailed proposals of the Education Estate Strategy for public consultation; (2) regrets that there was not more time given to the consultation during the development of the proposals and that the strategy was not sufficiently debated by Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee before it was sent to the Executive Committee; (3) recommends that the Estate Strategy should now be subjected to scrutiny by a special meeting of the Education and Social Work PDS Committee which should be able to make representations as part of the consultation process; and (4) requires that proposals should be prepared for discussion at Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for the upgrading or replacement of the remaining school buildings rated Category D”. On a vote being taken electronically, 21 members voted for the amendment by Councillor Patricia Gibson, 4 for the amendment by Councillor Paris and 40 for the motion, which was accordingly declared to be carried.

2008-2009 STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND 6 10th DECEMBER 2008 531

STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 10th December 2008.

Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee.

Present: James McNally (Chair), Paul Coleshill, Stephen Curran, Khalil Malik and Ruth Simpson. Apology: Tom McKeown. Attending: C McPherson (Clerk); L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services, R Bowie, Hymans Robertson; and C Burton and Professor G Wood, Investment Advisory Panel.

Presentation noted. 1 The committee noted a presentation by Messrs Fraikin and Ferrand of Invesco entitled “Behavioural Finance”.

Minutes noted. 2 The minutes of the Strathclyde Pension Fund Representative Forum of 2nd December 2008 were submitted and noted.

Strathclyde Pension Fund administration—Position noted. 3 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of performance and current issues within the benefits administration area of Strathclyde Pension Fund Office as at 30th September 2008. After consideration, the committee (1) noted the contents of the report; and (2) congratulated the staff on their achievements in the improvement of the data management and in particular the reduction in the total error rate, which was also as a result of the employers who had taken on board the importance of the exercise, as the improvement in the accurate data available had effectively added £435m to the funding position.

Implementation of the new Local Government Pension Scheme—Position and comments noted. 4 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising members of the progress of the implementation of the new Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) which would come into force in April 2009.

Strathclyde Pension Fund—Investment performance—Position noted. 5 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of the investment performance of the Strathclyde Pension Fund as at 30th September 2008.

Strathclyde Pension Fund—Portfolio summary noted. 6 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of the portfolio summary of the Strathclyde Pension Fund as at 31st October 2008.

Investment Advisory Panel—Outcome of meeting noted. 7 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services on the outcomes of the Investment Advisory Panel (IAP) meeting held on 13th November 2008. STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND 2008-2009 532 10th DECEMBER 2008 6

UN Principles for Responsible Investment—Actions approved. 8 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding the adherence by Strathclyde Pension Fund (the Fund) to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), advising that a review had been carried out to (1) assess the extent to which the Fund, largely through the activities of the investments managers, already adhered to the Principles; and (2) identify actions to improve the adherence. After consideration, the committee (a) noted the contents of the report; and (b) approved the following actions that (i) the Fund write to each of the managers involved in the review to formally re-affirm its commitment to UNPRI and its expectations of them; (ii) the Fund’s ongoing interest in responsible investment be reinforced by continued dialogue with managers; (iii) some reporting improvements be agreed with managers and these would be followed up with ongoing improvement being encouraged; (iv) in future, the Fund combine its existing Socially Responsible Investments and Corporate Governance reports into a single Responsible Investment report which would follow the framework of the Principles; (v) the review be extended to cover asset classes other than quoted equity in which the Fund invested; (vi) the Fund’s Statement of Investment Principles be reworked to focus more clearly on UNPRI, effectively adopting the Principles as the core of the Fund’s policy; and (vii) the Fund incorporate the scoring of environmental, social and corporate governance factors into the selection process in future investment manager tenders.

Corporate Governance—Summary of Investment Managers’ activities—Position noted. 9 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding Corporate Governance, advising of (1) the activity for the period to 30th September 2008; and (2) the compliance of investment managers in implementing the Fund’s policy.

Socially responsible investment policy—Current position noted. 10 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services, advising of (1) the activity for the period to 30th September 2008; and (2) the compliance of investment managers in implementing the Fund’s policy.

Financial statement—Current position noted. 11 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding financial statements for the administration of Strathclyde Pension Fund, advising of the monitoring and cash flow statements for period 8 from 1st April to 24th October 2008.

Risk register—Position noted. 12 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding the risk register which detailed the top 5 risks in terms of their residual ranking which had not changed since September 2008. 2008-2009 STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND 6 10th DECEMBER 2008 533

Draft funding strategy statement—Consultation approved. 13 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding the draft funding strategy, advising that (1) in completing the actuarial valuation of the Fund, the actuary must have regard to the funding strategy statement and the actuarial valuation would set employer contributions rates for the period from 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2012; (2) the strategy detailed in the appendix to the report would result in a funding level of approximately 95% and a common employer contribution rate of pensionable payroll being approximately 17.3% from 1st April 2009, 18.2% from 1st April 2010 and 19.3% from 1st April 2011; (3) individual adjustments would mean that certain employers with peculiar circumstances would pay a higher rate and these employers would be advised separately in early 2009; and (4) the main changes to the draft strategy related to (a) future stabilisation of employers rates; (b) clarification of the section in respect of admission bodies ceasing; (c) early retirement costs which had been amended to reflect the change to the Fund’s policy; (d) the admission of new employers; and (e) bulk transfers. After consideration, the committee approved the draft funding strategy statement for circulation to and consultation with appropriate interested parties.

Pension Scheme of the Year Awards 2008 noted. 14 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising that Strathclyde Pension Fund had won the following awards:— (1) Pension Scheme of the Year Awards 2008 (a) Best In House Administration (Public Sector); and (b) Premier Scheme of the Year; and (2) Funds Europe Awards 2008—European Public Sector Institutional Investor of the Year.

PERSONNEL APPEALS 2008-2009 534 16th DECEMBER 2008 6

PERSONNEL APPEALS COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 16th December 2008.

Personnel Appeals Committee.

Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Gilbert Davidson and Anne Marie Millar. Attending: A M McGuire (Clerk); and C Dick (for the Chief Executive).

Exclusion of public. 1 The committee resolved, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the public from the meeting as exempt information, as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A, was likely to be disclosed.

Direct and Care Services – Appeal against dismissal by employee rejected. 2 The committee considered an appeal against her dismissal by an employee previously employed in Direct and Care Services. Having heard the appellant, A MacDonald and A Watson, Direct and Care Services, the committee rejected the appeal.

Glasgow, 16th January 2009.

Personnel Appeals Committee.

Present: John McKenzie(Chair), Gilbert Davidson and Alex Dingwall. Attending: L Pyper (Clerk); and E McGowan (for the Chief Executive).

Education and Social Work Services—Appeal against dismissal by employee upheld. 2 The committee considered an appeal against his dismissal by an employee previously employed in Education and Social Work Services. Having heard the appellant, J Snell, Unison and M Hay and C Laverty, Education and Social Work Services, the committee upheld the appeal.

Glasgow, 23rd January 2009. Personnel Appeals Committee.

Present: William O’Rourke (Chair), John McKenzie and Alison Thewliss. Attending: A M McGuire (Clerk); and C Dick (for the Chief Executive). 2008-2009 PERSONNEL APPEALS 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 535

Education and Social Work Services—Appeal against dismissal by employee rejected 2 The committee considered an appeal against his dismissal by an employee previously employed in Education and Social Work Services. Having heard the appellant and K Gillies and S Kielty, Education and Social Work Services, the committee rejected the appeal.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2008-2009 536 2nd DECEMBER 2008 6

PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 2nd December 2008.

Planning Applications Committee.

Present: George Redmond (Chair), Elizabeth Cameron, Margot Clark, Paul Coleshill, Jonathan Findlay, Iris Gibson, Alex Glass, Jean McFadden, Craig Mackay, John McLaughlin, Catherine McMaster, William O’Rourke, George Roberts, Paul Rooney, George Ryan and Kieran Wild. Also present: David Meikle. Apologies: Shaukat Butt, Frank Docherty, Allison Hunter and James McNally. Attending: A M McGuire (Clerk); K Clark, I Davidson, E Murray, C Tytler and M Marshall (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); and P Kane (for the Chief Executive).

(1) “Condition 16—Prior to works taking place within the development site as outlined in red on the submitted plan, the developer shall submit a written scheme of investigation (which must be agreed by the West of Scotland Archaeology Service) for the written approval of the planning authority. No development shall take place on site until this scheme is approved and the resultant programme of works implemented. Thereafter all recording and recovery of archaeological resources within the development site affected by the proposal shall be undertaken to the satisfaction of the planning authority in agreement with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service.” and

(2) “Condition 17—Before the connection from the wind turbine development to the National Grid is formed, details shall be provided of the proposed route for connection and associated cabling or overhead lines (within the application site), for approval by the planning authority before such works are carried out.” Site and application number Applicant Development 7 Bemersyde Avenue Ms Anna Sarker Use of ground floor of detached (Ward 2)—08/01793/DC dwellinghouse as day care nursery Site bounded by George Wimpey Erection of housing with Caldercuilt Road to west/ West Scotland Ltd associated accesses, road and various streets to the south/ landscaping—Amendment of Blackhill Road (Ward 15)— Condition 01 of previous approval 08/01825/DC 06/02850/DC in respect of house types (Plots 52, 56, 58 and 61) Site at Cathkin Braes/ Glasgow South East Erection of 1 wind turbine and 1 Cathkin Road (Ward 1)— Regeneration Agency permanent meteorological mast, 08/02003/DC with associated infrastructure and access roads Flat 0/2, 265 Drumry Road East Quarriers (Head Office) Use of flat as office (Class 4) and (Ward 14)—08/01553/DC erection of disabled access ramp to communal front entrance 2008-2009 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 6 2nd DECEMBER 2008 537

Site and application number Applicant Development 625 Great Western Road Ms Fatima Uygun Use of shop (Class 1) as coffee (Ward 11)—08/01382/DC shop (Class 3) 1558 Great Western Road Nationwide Building Society Installation of ATM machine at (Ward 14)—08/00674/DC bank Site adjacent to 124 Springkell Mr and Mrs Lawlor Erection of dwellinghouse and Avenue (Ward 6)— formation of new access 08/02140/DC

Site at corner of Darnley Street/Albert Drive (Ward 6)—06/03535/DC—Erection of block of flatted dwellings with ancillary parking—Planning permission conditionally granted, after division. 2 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Mr Riaz Suleman for planning permission for the erection of a block of flatted dwellings with ancillary parking at a site at the corner of Darnley Street/Albert Drive (Ward 6)— 06/03535/DC. Councillor Wild, seconded by Councillor Coleshill, moved that planning permission be refused. Councillor Redmond, seconded by Councillor Findlay, moved as an amendment that planning permission be conditionally granted, subject to the completion of an agreement under Section 69 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. On a vote being taken by a show of hands, 9 members voted for the amendment and 6 for the motion. The amendment was accordingly declared to be carried.

Glasgow Harbour Site, Phase 2 Meadowside Quay (Ward 12)—08/02456/DC—Erection of Phase 2 mixed use development etc—Approval of reserved matters conditionally granted. 3 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Kippax Ltd for approval of reserved matters for the erection of Phase 2 mixed use development with residential and commercial units, underground parking and associated landscaping, an amendment to previous approval 07/03430/DC to vary the approved housing mix whilst retaining the total number of flats at 819 residential units at the Glasgow Harbour Site, Phase 2 Meadowside Quay (Ward 12)—08/02456/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted the approval of reserved matters.

Planning appeals—Analysis of decisions noted. 4 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the determination of planning appeals (1) advising that (a) planning legislation entitled applicants the right of appeal to the Scottish Government’s Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) in various circumstances, with the decisions being of special interest to the Council as they represented an independent appraisal of Council decisions, and could impact on Council policy; and (b) an analysis of appeal decision letters confirmed that DPEA reports remain supportive of City Plan 1 policies, which reinforced the importance of having an up-to-date local development plan; (2) detailing in the appendix to the report, the outcome of appeal decisions received from 1st April 2007 to 31st March 2008; and (3) highlighting that (a) planning policies had been reviewed for City Plan 2 taking account of appeal decisions and new/revised Government planning policy advice; PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2008-2009 538 9th DECEMBER 2008 6

(b) the Planning (Scotland) Act 2006 contained provisions which would change the way that planning appeals were dealt with; (c) appeals resulting from decisions delegated to officers would be dealt with by a “Local Review Body” in each Council area, with this body likely to consist of councillors who would be required to follow procedures provided by the Scottish Government; and (d) although certain appeals would fall to the Local Review Body, all enforcement, advertisement and listed building appeals would continue to be dealt with by DPEA Reporters.

Glasgow, 9th December 2008.

Planning Applications Committee.

Present: George Redmond (Chair), Shaukat Butt, Margot Clark, Paul Coleshill, Frank Docherty, Jonathan Findlay, Iris Gibson, Alex Glass, Allison Hunter, Jean McFadden, Craig Mackay, John McLaughlin, William O’Rourke, George Roberts, George Ryan and Kieran Wild. Apologies: Elizabeth Cameron, Catherine McMaster and James McNally. Attending: A M McGuire (Clerk); A Russell and T Turley (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); and G Lang (for the Chief Executive).

Planning permissions conditionally granted. 1 There were submitted reports by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the undernoted applications for planning permission. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted the undernoted planning permissions, subject to the approval of Scottish Ministers in respect of the application for Merrylee Primary School, 50 Friarton Road. Site and application number Applicant Development Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Hutchesons’ Educational Trust Erection of 2-storey drama 21 Beaton Road (Ward 6)— department building within school 08/02494/DC grounds 443 Duke Street (Ward 18)— David Skilling Use of café (Microwave only) with 08/02411/DC delicatessen (Public House Licence) as licensed café (Open cooking) and formation of low level discharge Merrylee Primary School, Executive Director of Erection of 15 metre high wind 50 Friarton Road (Ward 2)— Education and Social Work turbine 08/02149/DC Site at Overnewton Place Mitre Properties (Glasgow) Ltd Erection of business unit (Class 4) (Ward 10)—08/01906/DC Glasgow College of Nautical New Campus Glasgow Erection of Seamanship and Rescue Studies, 21 Thistle Street Centre, refurbishment of existing (Ward 8)—08/02616/DC Seamanship Centre, erection of link bridge to new building and construction of pontoon bridge and lifeboat launch tower

Planning permissions and listed building consents conditionally granted. 2 There were submitted reports by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the undernoted applications for planning permission and listed building consent. 2008-2009 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 6 9th DECEMBER 2008 539

After consideration, the committee conditionally granted the undernoted planning permissions and listed building consents, subject to the approval of Scottish Ministers. Site and application number Applicant Development 331-339 North Woodside Road Mr John Eadie Snr Use of social club and office as 3 x 4- (Ward 11)—08/01973/DC and bed townhouses and internal and 08/01974/DC external alterations 224 Saracen Street (Ward 16)— Kartar Singh Barhaya Use of shop (Class 1) as restaurant 05/01488/DC and 05/01665/DC (Class 3) and erection of rear extract flue

Site at Govan Road/Elder Street (Ward 5)—08/01826/DC, 08/01827/DC and 08/01828/DC— Erection of flatted residential development etc—Planning permission, listed building consent and conservation area consent conditionally granted. 3 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Clydeport plc for planning permission, listed building consent and conservation area consent for the erection of a flatted residential development with associated vehicular access, car parking and bin stores, the use of an existing Class 4 office as Class 2 and Class 4 offices with ancillary heritage interpretive space and internal and external alterations comprising the enlargement of a window opening to form new rear entrance with disabled access, remodelling of ground floor layout, installation of mezzanine floor, external repairs, new gate to main entrance on Govan Road/Elder Street and demolition of 2 unlisted buildings at a site at Govan Road/Elder Street (Ward 5)—08/01826/DC, 08/01827/DC and 08/01828/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted (1) conservation area consent, subject to no objections being received by the Planning Authority; (2) planning permission and listed building consent subject to (a) a revised Condition 1 to read “The development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing number(s) PL-02 Location Map, PL-04 Site Survey, PL-06 Overall Ground Floor Plan as Proposed—Phase 2, PL-07 Site Plan as Proposed—Phase 1, PL-08 Overall Ground Floor Plan as Proposed—Phase 1, PL-09 Site Plan as Proposed—Phase 2, PL-10 Overall Ground Floor Plan as Proposed—Phase 2, PL-11 Site Sections as Proposed, PL-14 Main Building Floor Plan as Proposed, PL-16 Govan Road Residential—Ground Floor Plan, 1st Floor Plan as Proposed, PL-17 Govan Road Residential—3rd, 4th and 5th Floor Plan as Proposed, PL-21 Elder Street Residential— Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor Plan—Phase 1, PL-22 Elder Street Residential—3rd, 4th, 5th Floor Plan and Roof Plan as proposed, PL-24 Elder Street Residential—Ground Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor Plans—Phase 2, PL-25 Elder Street Residential—3rd, 4th, 5th Floor Plan and Roof Plan— Phase 2 and the accompanying Design Statement dated June 2008, prepared by ADF Architecture & Design.”; (b) the completion of agreements under Section 69 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997; and (c) the approval of Scottish Ministers.

Site formerly known as 97 and 103 Inglefield Street (Ward 8)—08/00596/DC—Demolition of existing buildings and erection of residential development—Outline planning permission conditionally granted. 4 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Mr J Cuthbert for outline planning permission for the demolition of the existing buildings and the erection of a residential development at a site formerly known as 97 and 103 Inglefield Street (Ward 8)—08/00596/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted outline planning permission. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2008-2009 540 20th JANUARY 2009 6

Glasgow, 20th January 2009.

Planning Applications Committee.

Present: George Redmond (Chair), Shaukat Butt, Paul Coleshill, Frank Docherty, Jonathan Findlay, Iris Gibson, Allison Hunter, Craig Mackay, John McLaughlin, James McNally, William O’Rourke and George Roberts. Apologies: Elizabeth Cameron, Margot Clark, Alex Glass, Jean McFadden, George Ryan and Kieran Wild. Attending: A M McGuire (Clerk); K Clark, E Murray, J Patrick and D Veitch (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); and P Kane (for the Chief Executive).

(1) the completion of agreements under (a) Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 in respect of the applications for the site to the rear of 25 Park Circus in Park Terrace East Lane and the site on the corner of Washington Street/Anderson Quay; and (b) Section 69 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 in respect of the applications for the site at Possil Road/Garscube Road, the site formerly known as Elderpark Primary School, 20-26 St Kenneth Drive, the site bounded by Strathcona Drive/Waldo Street/Crow Road and 71 Virginia Street; and

(2) the approval of Scottish Ministers in respect of the application for the site formerly known as Elderpark Primary School, 20-26 St Kenneth Drive.

Site and application number Applicant Development

144 Abercromby Street HSS Properties Ltd Use of betting office as a licensed (Ward 9)—08/02250/DC composite Class 1 (shop)/Class 3 (food and drink) use with ancillary take-away and erection of rear ventilation flue 108 Carmunnock Road Mainkirk Ltd Erection of care home with (Ward 7)—08/01511/DC associated car parking, landscaping, upgrading of existing access road and alterations to existing social club with additional car parking Site formerly known as The Trustees of the late Erection of 2 semi-detached 14-15 Gartocher Terrace J O Waddell houses and formation of vehicular (Ward 20)—08/00974/DC accesses 1577 Paisley Road West AG Grant Construction Ltd Installation of ATM to shopfront (Ward 4)—08/03150/DC Site to the rear of 25 Park Wisebuild Developments Ltd Erection of mews dwelling Circus in Park Terrace East Lane (Ward 10)—08/02957/DC 2008-2009 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 6 20th JANUARY 2009 541

Site and application number Applicant Development Site at Possil Road/Garscube Stewart and McKenna Ltd Erection of residential Road (Ward 11)—08/00138/DC development of 66 flats comprising 18 studio flats, 18 x 1 bed flats, 30 x 2 bed flats and associated car parking Site formerly known as Quarriers Erection of national epilepsy Elderpark Primary School, care centre incorporating clinic 20-26 St Kenneth Drive and residential accommodation (Ward 5)—08/02124/DC with ancillary car parking and landscaping Site bounded by Strathcona Westpoint Homes Ltd Erection of mixed use flatted Drive/Waldo Street/Crow Road residential and retail development (Ward 14)—08/02190/DC 71 Virginia Street (Ward 10)— The Partners of the Consortium Erection of residential 08/01715/DC Property Venture Fund No 1LP development, commercial unit (Class 1 & 2) and basement level hotel car parking Site on corner of Washington Kenmore Broomielaw Ltd Erection of offices (Class 4) plus Street/Anderson Quay ancillary ground floor commercial (Ward 10)—08/01731/DC floorspace (Class 1, 2 and 3), formation of vehicular access/ egress, basement car parking, ground engineering and associated public realm works Site on corner of Pearce Lane/ Bield Housing Association Ltd Erection of residential Pearce Street (Ward 5)— development 05/02555/DC Site at Govan Road/Orkney Govan Housing Association Ltd Erection of mixed use Street/Broomloan Road development comprising (Ward 5)—08/02593/DC residential development of 61 flatted dwellings, 8 terraced houses, 2 cottage flats and ground floor commercial space Site at Wardrop Street/Rathlin Govan Housing Association Ltd Erection of residential Street (Ward 5)—08/01198/DC development with associated landscaping and parking

Applications for planning permissions—Consideration continued. 2 There were submitted reports by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the undernoted applications for planning permission. After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the undernoted planning permissions:- Site and application number Applicant Development 29 Dougrie Drive (Ward 1)— William Hill Organisation Ltd Use of premises as betting office 08/01998/DC (Class 2) with frontage alterations and air conditioning units to rear 3 Dundonald Road Mr Nino Verrico Sub-division of ground floor and (Ward 11)—08/01713/DC basement duplex property into 1 mews flat and 1 duplex flat with installation of 2 rooflights on rear roofslope and alterations to garage PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2008-2009 542 27th JANUARY 2009 6

Site at Shaw Street/Langlands Road/Golspie Street (Ward 5)—08/02030/DC and 08/02106/DC—Erection of residential development etc—Planning permission and conservation area consent conditionally granted. 3 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Govan Housing Association Ltd/Cruden Estates for planning permission and conservation area consent for the erection of a residential development, the formation of a new access with associated landscaping and parking and the demolition of a building at a site at Shaw Street/Langlands Road/Golspie Street (Ward 5)—08/02030/DC and 08/02106/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted planning permission and conservation area consent, subject to the approval of Scottish Ministers.

35 High Street (Ward 10)—08/01470/DC and 08/01641/DC—Use of shop as hot food takeaway etc—Planning permission and listed building consent conditionally granted. 4 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Dayrraa House Ltd for planning permission and listed building consent for the use of a shop (Class 1) as a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis), alterations to the frontage and the installation of ventilation ducting to the rear of 35 High Street (Ward 10)—08/01470/DC and 08/01641/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted planning permission and listed building consent, subject to the approval of Scottish Ministers.

Glasgow, 27th January 2009.

Planning Applications Committee.

Present: George Redmond (Chair), Shaukat Butt, Elizabeth Cameron, Paul Coleshill, Frank Docherty, Jonathan Findlay, Iris Gibson, Allison Hunter, Jean McFadden, Craig Mackay, John McLaughlin, Catherine McMaster, James McNally, William O’Rourke, George Roberts, Paul Rooney and Kieran Wild. Also present: Danny Alderslowe, Jahangir Hanif and Anne Marie Millar. Apologies: Margot Clark, Alex Glass and George Ryan. Attending: A M McGuire (Clerk); I Davidson, J Patrick and C Tytler (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); and P Kane (for the Chief Executive).

192-194 Allison Street (Ward 8)—08/01882/DC—Use of premises as betting office (Class 2)— Planning permission refused, after division. 1 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by William Hill Organisation Ltd for planning permission for the use of premises as a betting office (Class 2) at 192-194 Allison Street (Ward 8)—08/01882/DC. Councillor Docherty, seconded by Councillor Hunter, moved that planning permission be refused. Councillor Redmond, seconded by Councillor Findlay, moved that planning permission be conditionally granted. On a vote being taken by a show of hands 4 members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion, which was accordingly declared to be carried. 2008-2009 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 6 27th JANUARY 2009 543

Planning permissions conditionally granted. 2 There were submitted reports by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the undernoted applications for planning permission. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted the undernoted planning permissions, subject to (1) the completion of agreements under Section 69 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 in respect of the applications for the site adjacent to 22 Jamaica Street and 75 Westmoreland Street; and (2) the deletion of Condition 2, the amendment of Condition 14 to read “…..by means of a duct carried up the inside of the building….” and not “the outside of the building” and an additional Advisory note to read “The applicant is requested to note the close proximity of the site to the former village of Grahamston (now occupied by Central Station) and to mark that historical relationship in an appropriate way integrated into the design of the building.” in respect of the application for the site adjacent to 22 Jamaica Street. Site and application number Applicant Development Site adjacent to 22 Jamaica Greystones Ltd Erection of hotel development Street (Ward 10)— 08/01632/DC 121 Robroyston Road Mr Singh Use of shop as hot food takeaway (Ward 21)—08/02121/DC (Sealed microwave cooking only) Site outside 22 Union Street J C Decaux Erection of bus shelter (Ward 10)—08/03035/DC 75 Westmoreland Street Sidhu Enterprises Erection of flatted development (Ward 8)—08/02073/DC with ground floor shops, formation of vehicular access and associated parking

14 Royal Terrace 1/1 (Ward 10)—08/02548/DC and 08/02549/DC—Installation of 5 replacement windows etc—Planning permission and listed building consent conditionally granted. 3 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application by Park Orthadontics for planning permission and listed building consent for the installation of 5 replacement windows to the front elevation at 14 Royal Terrace 1/1 (Ward 10)— 08/02548/DC and 08/02549/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted planning permission and listed building consent, subject to the approval of Scottish Ministers.

16-22 Burgh Hall Street (Ward 12)—91/0281/DC—Erection of residential development etc— Amendment to legal agreement approved. 4 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding an application to amend the Section 50 agreement completed on 13th June 1993 in connection with the granting of planning permission for the erection of a residential development at 16-22 Burgh Hall Street (Ward 12)—91/0281/DC, advising that (1) the take up of the development’s 18 lock up garages had been less then anticipated resulting in the garages becoming a locus for anti-social behaviour; (2) the developers now proposed to improve security by demolishing 7 of the garages, hard surfacing the resultant space and forming parking spaces in place of the demolished garages, with the remaining garages and parking spaces remaining dedicated for the use of residents at 16-22 Burgh Hall Street; and (3) as there would be no reduction in off-street parking spaces, the department considered that the proposal would not detract from the existing development’s compliance with planning policy. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 2008-2009 544 27th JANUARY 2009 6

After consideration, the committee agreed to amend the terms of the legal agreement as detailed in the report.

29 Dougrie Drive (Ward 1)—08/01998/DC—Use of premises as betting office etc— Application for planning permission conditionally granted. 5 With reference to the minutes of 20th January 2009 (page 541 hereof) the committee resumed consideration of an application by William Hill Organisation Ltd for planning permission for the use of premises as a betting office (Class 2) with frontage alterations and air conditioning units to the rear of 29 Dougrie Drive (Ward 1)—08/01998/DC. After consideration, the committee conditionally granted planning permission.

2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 545

LICENSING AND REGULATORY COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 3rd December 2008.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: Stephen Dornan (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke, Mary Paris and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene, John McKenzie and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); C Corneli (for the Chief Executive); J Docherty (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); M Gibb (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); and G Binning, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue.

Applications for various types of licences dealt with—Declaration of interest—Vacation and resumption of chair. 1 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 186 applications for the grant or renewal of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:— Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (NEW) Omar Ali (5742) 2/1, 12 Oakfield Avenue 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Mark Saunders (5757) 3/1, 188 Hyndland Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Steven Cusick (5585) 3/1, 268 Bath Street (Ward 10) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Urmila Malhotra (5752) 0/2, 35 Dunearn Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Ross Maxwell (5802) 3/2, 48 Bank Street (Ward 11) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Robert Watson (5954) 0/2, 123 Queen Margaret 3 years Granted, subject to the Drive (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services LICENSING 2008-2009 546 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision

Hardeep Singh Kohli 2/2, 19 Peel Street (Ward 12) 3 years Granted, subject to the (5564) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Hardeep Singh Kohli 2/R, 89 Thornwood Drive 3 years Granted for a restricted (5815) (Ward 12) period of 1 year, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Randeep Singh Kohli 0/1, 14 Havelock Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (5816) (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Sanjeev Singh Kohli MD, 22 Ruthven Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (5817) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Ghayasuddin (5810) 0/1, 23 Radnor Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services McMillan & Co (5818) 3/2, 12 Oakfield Avenue 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Polish Social and 4 Parkgrove Terrace 3 years Continued for outstanding Education Society (5820) (Ward 10) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Leslie Fitzell (5823) 2/2, 10 Willowbank Crescent 3 years Continued for outstanding (Ward 11) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Ian Baxter (5824) 1/1, 40 Clouston Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services John McIntyre (5826) 1/2, 131 Queen Margaret 3 years Refused Drive (Ward 16) 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 547

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision

Alan Bruce (5827) 3/1, 729 Great Western Road 3 years (1) Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) (a) licence being retained by the Chief Executive until all outstanding matters had been completed within 2 weeks to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and (b) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and (2) Warning issued regarding the applicant’s future management of the premises

Alan Bruce (5828) 3/2, 729 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Alan Bruce (5829) 25 West Princes Street 3 years Continued for outstanding (Ward 11) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Steven Kelly (5830) 15 Sandbank Street (Ward 15) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Thomas Coyle (5834) 29 Camden Terrace (Ward 8) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Michael Rose (5835) G/R, 17 Cranworth Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services LICENSING 2008-2009 548 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision Victoria Hall Ltd Flats A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, 3 years Continued for outstanding (5605 to 5705) B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, matters to be completed to B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, the satisfaction of the C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, Executive Director of C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, Development and D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, Regeneration Services D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19, D20, D21, D22, D23, D24, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G11, G12, G13, G14, G15, G16, H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15, H16 and H17, Bells Pottery, 171 Kyle Street (Ward 10)

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (RENEWAL) Ian Summers (5707) 3/1, 5 University Avenue 3 years Refused (Ward 11) Reidsville Estates Ltd 2/1, 19 Dowanside Road 3 years Refused (5724) (Ward 11) Matthew Maguire (5727) 2/1, 58 Gardner Street 3 years Refused (Ward 12) Fatimeh Lessani (5748) 3/2, 47 Cranworth Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Dominic Sweeney M/D, 10 Gray Street 3 years Refused (5761) (Ward 10) David Ross (5775) 3/3, 51 St Mungo Avenue 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Thomas McCusker 3/2, 98 Wilton Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (5776) (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Aziz Property Co Ltd 2 up, 41 Oakfield Avenue 3 years Granted, subject to the (5712) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 549

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision Stewart Cameron (5715) G/L, 26 Granville Street 3 years Continued for the inspection (Ward 10) of the premises by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue

Alan Bichard (5819) 2/2, 15 Highburgh Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Green Pepper Junction 1/1, 527 Great Western Road 3 years Continued for outstanding (5821) (Ward 11) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue

Green Pepper Junction 1/2, 527 Great Western Road 3 years Continued for outstanding (5822) (Ward 11) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue

John McIntyre (5825) 2/1, 194 Woodlands Road 3 years Refused (Ward 11)

Rakhshanda Hussain 2/1, 2 Ruskin Place (Ward 11) 3 years Granted, subject to the (5831) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Glasgow Housing 26 Inveresk Street (Ward 20) 3 years Granted, subject to the Association Ltd (5832) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Thomas Coyle (5833) 3/5, 26 Mansfield Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Jing Huang Lei (5836) 3 up, 31 Kersland Street 3 years Continued for outstanding (Ward 11) certification to be produced to the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Simone Green (5837) 36 Marywood Square (Ward 6) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services LICENSING 2008-2009 550 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE (NEW) Daler Singh (T2167) 26 Minard Road (Ward 6) Temporary from Granted, as amended, subject 19th December to the conditions detailed in 2008 to 4th the report by the Executive January 2009 Director of Land and Environmental Services Hasan Tabatabaian 1059 Pollokshaws Road Temporary from Granted, 18th to 21st (T2174) (Ward 7) 18th December December, 26th to 28th 2008 to 4th December and 31st January 2009 December 2008 to 4th January 2009 from 2300 hours to 0400 hours and 22nd to 24th December and 29th and 30th December 2008 from 2300 hours to 0100 hours, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services Marks & Spencer PLC Unit 1, Silverburn Shopping Temporary from Granted, subject to the (T2177) Centre (Ward 3) 8th to 23rd conditions detailed in the December 2008 report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services Mashad Ltd (2138) 404 Sauchiehall Street 1 year Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services New Spicy Cottage Ltd 45 Conisborough Road 1 year Continued to allow the (2140) (Ward 21) applicant to be in attendance June McFarlane (2145) 488 Great Western Road 1 year Granted, Monday to Sunday, (Ward 11) from 2300 hours to 2400 hours, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services Altaf Ahmad (2146) 50 Dundas Street (Ward 10) 1 year Granted, Monday to Sunday, from 2300 hours to 0400 hours, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services Shahid Sadiq (2148) 160 Argyle Street (Ward 10) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 551

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE (RENEWAL) Iftikar Ahmed (2133) 146 Main Street (Ward 20) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services

Dored Reda (2141) 367 Sauchiehall Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services

Abdul Hussain (2142) 230 Smithycroft Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 18) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services

MARKET OPERATOR’S LICENCE (NEW) * Linthouse Housing Tunnel Park (Ward 5) Temporary on Granted, subject to the Association (T442) 6th December (1) licence being retained by 2008 the Chief Executive and not taking effect until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; and (2) conditions detailed in the reports by the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services

Dada Events Ltd (T436) Morrison Court and Lane Temporary from Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) 11th to 24th (1) licence being retained by December 2008 the Chief Executive and not taking effect until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; and LICENSING 2008-2009 552 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision (2) conditions detailed in the reports by the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE (NEW) QD Events Ltd (T2566) West End Piazza, Temporary from Granted, subject to Exhibition Way (Ward 10) 19th December (1) the licence being retained 2008 to 11th by the Chief Executive January 2009 and not taking effect until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; (2) the conditions detailed in the reports by the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; and (3) all outstanding certification being submitted to the Chief Executive by 1000 hours on 8th December 2008 QD Events Ltd (T2567) SECC, Exhibition Way Temporary from Granted, subject to (Ward 10) 19th December (1) the licence being retained 2008 to 11th by the Chief Executive January 2009 and not taking effect until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; (2) the conditions detailed in the reports by the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; and 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 553

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision (3) all outstanding certification being submitted to the Chief Executive by 1000 hours on 8th December 2008

Robin Morton (T2577) Area in Ashton Lane and Temporary from Granted, subject to part of Great George Lane 31st December (1) the licence being retained (Ward 11) 2008 to 1st by the Chief Executive January 2009 and not taking effect until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; (2) the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services; and (3) all outstanding certification being submitted to the Chief Executive by 1000 hours on 19th December 2008

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW)

Thomas Farrow South side of Wilson Street, Temporary from Refused (T12588) 15 metres east of 19th December Glassford Street (Ward 10) 2008 to 4th January 2009

James Scally (T12589) (1) South side of Wilson Street, Temporary from Refused 15 metres east of 19th December Glassford Street 2008 to 4th (Ward 10); January 2009 (2) East side of Hope Street, 10 metres south of Sauchiehall Street (Ward 10); and (3) East side of Renfield Street, 20 metres north of Gordon Street (Ward 10)

John Stewart (T12590) East side of Hope Street, Temporary from Refused 10 metres south of 19th December Sauchiehall Street (Ward 10) 2008 to 4th January 2009 LICENSING 2008-2009 554 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision Rowland Hill (T12595) On the pavement on the west Temporary from Refused side of Queen Street, 60 3rd to 24th metres south of St Vincent December 2008 Place (Ward 10) Ann Dickson (12440) (1) East side of Rigby Street, 1 year Granted 70 metres south east of Moorfoot Street (Ward 18); and (2) West side of Rigby Street, 60 metres south east of Moorfoot Street (Ward 18) Steven Scoular (12441) (1) East side of Rigby Street, 1 year Granted 70 metres south east of Moorfoot Street (Ward 18); and (2) West side of Rigby Street, 60 metres south east of Moorfoot Street (Ward 18) Victoria Dickson (12442) (1) East side of Rigby Street, 1 year Granted 70 metres south east of Moorfoot Street (Ward 18); and (2) West side of Rigby Street, 60 metres south east of Moorfoot Street (Ward 18) Paul McSkeane (12463) (1) East side of Crown Street, 1 year Refused 60 metres north east of Cathcart Road (Ward 8); and (2) North side of Barfillan Drive, 30 metres east of Luing Road (Ward 5) Robert Torley (12476) Mobile 1 year Withdrawn Matthew Hunter (12464) (1) North side of Somerville 3 years Granted with dispensation Drive, 25 metres east of from condition 15, subject to Bolivar Terrace (Ward 7); the conditions detailed in the correspondence by the (2) South side of Janefield Executive Director of Land Street, 30 metres north and Environmental Services west of Springfield Road (Ward 9); (3) South side of Edmiston Drive, 50 metres west of Hinshelwood Place (Ward 5); and (4) Mobile 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 555

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision Steven Alcock (12482) (1) At Ibrox Stadium within 1 year Granted with dispensation Kevin Ferguson (12483) the Copland Road Stand from condition 11 Gavin Graham (12484) car park, 40 metres south Jamie Laing (12485) west of the end of Corey McCulloch (12486) Mafeking Street and 240 Laura Slider (12482) metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (2) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 30 metres south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 220 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (3) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 70 metres south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 215 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (4) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 15 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 200 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (5) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 60 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 170 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (6) At Ibrox Stadium within the Broomloan Road Stand car park, 40 metres east of Broomloan Road and 15 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (7) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 8 metres east of Copland House (offices) and 105 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (8) At Ibrox Stadium within the Broomloan Road Stand car park, 75 metres east of Broomloan Road and 15 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); LICENSING 2008-2009 556 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision

(9) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 5 metres east of Copland House (offices) and 45 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); and

(10) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 20 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 180 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5)

David Paxton (12506) (1) On the pavement on the 3 years (a) Stances (1) and (3) north side of London Road, granted, subject to the 55 metres west of conditions detailed in the Daavar Street (Ward 9); correspondence by the Executive Director of (2) On the pavement on the Land and Environmental north side of Services; Battlefield Road, 8 metres west of Cathcart Road (b) Stance (2) refused; and (Ward 7); (c) Mobile element of (3) On the pavement on the licence granted with north side of dispensation from Edmiston Drive, 25 condition 15 metres east of the roundabout at Edmiston Drive and Helen Street (Ward 5); and (4) Mobile

Jennifer Freeman North side of Park Drive, 3 years Granted with dispensation (12503) 30 metres west of from condition 11 Woodlands Road (Ward 10)

Elizabeth McAuley North side of Park Drive, 3 years Granted with dispensation 30 metres west of from condition 11 Woodlands Road (Ward 10)

Lee Hill (12510) North side of Drumhead Road, 3 years Refused 145 metres west of Fullerton Road (Ward 19)

Dee Rooney (12512) South side of Park Circus 3 years Granted, subject to the Place, 26 metres west of undertaking given that the Lyndoch Place (Ward 10) applicant would apply to the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services for a business permit for the stance location 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 557

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Ian O’Byrne (12447) Mobile 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence

Frank McWilliams East side of Edgefauld Drive, 3 years Refused (12452) 85 metres south east of Atlas Place (Ward 17)

George Johnston (12480) (1) On the pavement on the 2 years Granted with dispensation south side of from conditions 11 and 15, Janefield Street, 40 metres subject to the conditions north west of detailed in the Springfield Road (Ward 9); correspondence by the Executive Director of Land (2) On the pavement on the and Environmental Services west side of Aikenhead Road, 60 metres north of Myrtle View Road (Ward 8); (3) On the pavement on the north side of Edmiston Drive, 30 metres east of Helen Street (Ward 5); and (4) Mobile

Bradley Morrison East side of the west end of 3 years Continued for certificate of (12492) Dalriada Street at bollard compliance to be produced separating Dalriada Street and for the applicant to be in and London Road (Ward 9) attendance

Barbara Jane McIntyre West side of Clydesmill 3 years (1) Granted, subject to the (12514) Place, 55 metres north of conditions detailed in the Clydesmill Road (Ward 19) correspondence by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services; and (2) Final warning issued regarding the applicant’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence

Geraldine Fryer (12511) South side of Park Circus 3 years (1) Granted with Place, 26 metres west of dispensation from Lyndoch Place (Ward 10) condition 13, subject to the undertaking given that the applicant would apply to the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services for a business permit for the stance location; and LICENSING 2008-2009 558 4th DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision (2) Warning issued regarding the applicant’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (VARIATION) Ian O’Byrne (V11695) Mobile n/a Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Frank McWilliams East side of Edgefauld n/a Refused (V11177) Drive, 85 metres south east of Atlas Place (Ward 17) * In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillor Stephen Dornan declared an interest in this application, left the room during its consideration and vacated the Chair, which was taken by Councillor Paris during consideration of this application only.

Glasgow, 4th December 2008.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, Stephen Dornan, John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar, Mary Paris and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); M McCallum (for the Chief Executive); I Gorol (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); and Chief Inspector S Neill, Strathclyde Police.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Requests to recall Suspension Orders dealt with. 1 There were submitted reports by the Chief Executive regarding various requests by licence holders to recall Suspension Orders imposed on their licences (1) advising of the circumstances leading to the Suspension Orders being imposed in respect of each licence; and (2) attaching supporting correspondence from licence holders where appropriate. After consideration, the committee dealt with the requests as follows:— Name Type of licence Decision Douglas Cunningham Private hire car licence Continued for vehicle inspection Waseem Ahmed Private hire car driver’s licence Granted and severe warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence and future timeous response to correspondence * Christopher Mullen Private hire car driver’s licence Granted Montague Motors and Taxi licence Granted and severe warning issued Rehana Kauser regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections * In terms of Standing Order No 4, this item was submitted as a matter of urgency. 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 4th DECEMBER 2008 559

Applications for various types of licences dealt with—Declaration of interest. 2 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 59 applications for the grant or renewal of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:— Applicant and reference number Duration Decision

PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE (NEW) Shadiah Javed (PV03318) 1 year Withdrawn Andrew McEwan (PV03311) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Ammar Latif (PV03391) 1 year Continued for vehicle inspection and production of documentation Robert Piggot (PV03221) 1 year Withdrawn Robert Pringle (PV03310) 1 year Refused United Cars (PV03232) 1 year Granted United Cars (PV03233) 1 year Granted United Cars (PV03323) 1 year Continued at the request of the applicant

PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE (RENEWAL) Mohammad Sajjad (PV03243) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW) James McDonald (PD03949) Temporary for Refused 6 weeks Fiaz Ahmad (PD03984) 1 year Refused Mohammed Ahmadzai 1 year Withdrawn (PD04005) Ewan Burns (PD04079) 1 year (1) Granted, subject to the applicant producing a satisfactory medical certificate to the Chief Executive within 2 weeks; and (2) Warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Arif Ghafoor (PD04082) 1 year Granted and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Raja Iqbal (PD04093) 1 year Refused Mohammed Kaleem 1 year Withdrawn (PD04016) Firooz Kazemiravan 1 year Withdrawn (PD04063) Asif Mahmood (PD04052) 1 year Granted Donald McGleish (PD04096) 1 year Refused Murdo MacKinnon (PD04069) 1 year Refused LICENSING 2008-2009 560 4th DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision Ali Rashid (PD03975) 1 year Withdrawn Atif Sattar (PD04018) 1 year Granted Atif Shabbir (PD04002) 1 year Refused Suqlain Shah (PD04074) 1 year Refused Gurnham Singh (PD03935) 1 year Refused Gurtyan Singh (PD04003) 1 year Refused Arshad Ahmad (PD04253) 1 year Continued for further information Raymond Barry (PD04254) 1 year Refused Abrar Bashir (PD04299) 1 year Continued for further information Habib Bedawi (PD04255) 1 year Continued for further information Yuval Chaikin (PD04313) 1 year Continued for further information Stephen Davidson (PD04269) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance John Docherty (PD04274) 1 year Granted with dispensation from condition 23 Marc Greer (PD04240) 1 year Granted Joseph Haldane (PD04263) 1 year Refused Javed Iqbal (PD04234) 1 year Continued for further information Jon-Paul Jamieson (PD04235) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct * Frank Lone (PD04321) 1 year Granted and final warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Abdolmohammad Movahhed 1 year Continued for further information (PD04249) Mudasar Pervaiz (PD04283) 1 year Continued for further information Javid Rafiq (PD04264) 1 year Refused Sardar Shah (PD04296) 1 year Continued for further information Ammar Sherzad (PD04271) 1 year Withdrawn Marc Todd (PD04287) 1 year Continued for further information from Strathclyde Police Robert Finnigan (PD04009) 1 year Refused Habib Gulamsiddiq (PD04086) 1 year Withdrawn Harry Owens (PD03962) 1 year Refused Kevin Tahami (PD04098) 1 year Granted Zeeshan Rana (PD03941) 2 years Withdrawn Abdul Sheikh (PD04297) 2 years Continued for further information Babu Zachariah (PD04267) 2 years Withdrawn Mohammed Arshad (PD03936) 3 years Granted

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Alan Bell (PD04042) 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future timeous response to correspondence 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 4th DECEMBER 2008 561

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision Christopher Donnelly 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s (PD04047) future conduct Mohammed Nasir (PD04055) 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Robert Cherry (TD02651) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 24 and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Thomas Hollinsworth 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 24, subject to (TD02539) the applicant undergoing a medical examination during October 2009 Thomas Wallace (TD02515) 3 years Granted with dispensation from condition 24, subject to the applicant undergoing a medical examination during November 2009 and 2010 Applicant and reference number Stance Duration Decision STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW) De Zhou (12438) Mobile 1 year Refused * In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillor Paris declared an interest in this application and took no part in the discussion or decision thereon.

Adjournment. 3 The committee, in terms of Standing Order No 17, agreed to adjourn the meeting at 1300 hours.

Resumption of meeting. 4 The meeting resumed at 1430 hours and the sederunt was taken as follows:— Present: John McKenzie (Chair), John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar, Mary Paris and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Gilbert Davidson, Stephen Dornan, Phil Greene, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); M McCallum (for the Chief Executive); and Chief Inspector S Neill, Strathclyde Police.

Applications for various types of licences dealt with. 5 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 15 applications for the grant or renewal of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:— Applicant and reference number Duration Decision PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW) Harris Sylla (PD04106) 2 years Withdrawn Rashid Mahmood (PD03939) 3 years Refused LICENSING 2008-2009 562 4th DECEMBER 2008 6

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) James Scally (PD04266) 2 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Harpal Singh (PD04325) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Ahmadzai Tutakhel 2 years Granted for a restricted period of 1 year with (PD04278) dispensation from condition 23 and final warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Mohammed Rashid 2 years Refused (PD03996) Hugh Pollock (PD04057) 3 years Granted for a restricted period of 1 year, subject to the applicant providing information from his medical specialist confirming his fitness to drive a private hire car within 6 weeks Zia-ul Rehman (PD04306) 3 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

Applicant and reference number Stance Duration Decision

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW)

Elhadj Ravane Der Mobile 1 year Refused (12450) Pape B Thiam (12451) Mobile 1 year Refused Florence Stokes (12524) South side of unnamed road, 1 year Refused 20 metres west of Leglenwood Road (Ward 21) Niki Codona (12525) South side of unnamed road, 1 year Refused 20 metres west of Leglenwood Road (Ward 21) George Lammie (12526) South side of unnamed road, 1 year Refused 20 metres west of Leglenwood Road (Ward 21) Nicola Montgomery (1) At Ibrox Stadium within 1 year Continued to allow the (12487) the Copland Road Stand applicant to be in attendance car park, 40 metres Michael Storrie (12489) south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 240 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (2) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 30 metres south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 220 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 4th DECEMBER 2008 563

Applicant and reference number Stance Duration Decision (3) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 70 metres south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 215 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (4) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 15 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 200 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (5) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 60 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 170 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (6) At Ibrox Stadium within the Broomloan Road Stand car park, 40 metres east of Broomloan Road and 15 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (7) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 8 metres east of Copland House (offices) and 105 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (8) At Ibrox Stadium within the Broomloan Road Stand car park, 75 metres east of Broomloan Road and 15 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (9) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 5 metres east of Copland House (offices) and 45 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); and (10) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 20 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 180 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5) LICENSING 2008-2009 564 14th JANUARY 2009 6

Glasgow, 14th January 2009.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Ruth Black, Gilbert Davidson, Stephen Dornan, Anne Marie Millar, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke, David Ritchie and Martha Wardrop. Apologies: Phil Greene, John McLaughlin and Mary Paris. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); H Welsh (for the Chief Executive); J Docherty and F Innes (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); G McCracken (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); and G Binning, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for grant of house in multiple occupation licence—Consideration continued. 1 With reference to the minutes of 4th June 2008 (Print 2, page 129) when the committee had refused an application by Feeza Rahman for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 1/1, 7 Radnor Street (Ward 11), there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising that following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the matter had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration. After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow the applicant to be in attendance and for all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for grant of house in multiple occupation licence—Consideration continued. 2 With reference to the minutes of 4th June 2008 (Print 2, page 129) when the committee had refused an application by Sunjida Rahman for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 1/2, 7 Radnor Street (Ward 11), there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising that following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the matter had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration. After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow the applicant to be in attendance and for all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for grant of house in multiple occupation licence dealt with. 3 With reference to the minutes of 1st October 2008 (Print 4, page 384) when the committee had refused an application by Grant Armstrong for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 0/2, 103 Roslea Drive (Ward 11), there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising that following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the matter had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration. After consideration, the committee rescinded its previous decision and granted the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Applications for various types of licences dealt with. 5 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 48 applications for the grant or renewal of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:—

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (NEW)

Hardeep Kohli (5892) G/L, 37 Chancellor Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Randeep Kohli (5896) 1/R, 481 Dumbarton Road 3 years Continued for outstanding (Ward 12) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Paul Barclay (5847) 43 Regent Park Square 3 years (1) Granted, subject to the (Ward 6) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and (2) Warning issued regarding future timeous renewal of licence Avtar Sanghera (5842) 1/1, 4 Corunna Street 3 years Continued for outstanding (Ward 10) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Avtar Sanghera (5843) 1/2, 4 Corunna Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Grant West Property Ltd 2/1, 218 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (5864) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Grant West Property Ltd 3/1, 218 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (5865) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services LICENSING 2008-2009 566 14th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision Grant West Property Ltd 3/2, 218 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (5866) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Derek Lees (5840) 2/2, 241 Wilton Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Kelvin River Properties 50 Victoria Crescent Road 3 years Granted, subject to the Ltd (5844) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Helen MacDonald (5848) 1/2, 54 Grant Street (Ward 11) 3 years Refused Craig Cummings (5855) 932 Maryhill Road (Ward 16) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services The Garnethill Centre 2/1, 15c Hill Street (Ward 10) 3 years Granted, subject to the (5853) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services The Garnethill Centre 2/2, 15c Hill Street (Ward 10) 3 years Granted, subject to the (5854) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services David Morrison (5856) 41 Tweedsmuir Road (Ward 4) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (RENEWAL) Stewart Cameron (5715) 0/1, 26 Granville Street 3 years Refused (Ward 10) Heinzsight Properties Ltd 31 Queen Square (Ward 6) 3 years Granted, subject to the (5845) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services The Rademaker Family 124 Raeberry Street 3 years Granted, subject to the Trust (5852) (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 14th JANUARY 2009 567

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision Grant Investment (5907) Ground, 4 Napiershall Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Balbir Atwal (5851) 1/1, 22 Willowbank Crescent 3 years Continued for outstanding (Ward 11) matters to be completed to the satisfaction of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Eric Muirhead (5858) 3/2, 156 Hyndland Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Sarah-Jane Ramsay 3/2, 2 Willowbank Crescent 3 years (1) Granted, subject to the (5863) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and (2) Warning issued regarding the applicant’s future management of the premises Kishwar Sarwar (5860) 1/L, 100 Crown Road North 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Kishwar Sarwar (5861) G/R, 39 Lawrence Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Younis Saleem (5850) G/L, 51 Grant Street (Ward 11) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Abdul Sattar (5859) M/D, 190 Hyndland Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Vivienne Ennemoser 413 North Woodside Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (5875) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services LICENSING 2008-2009 568 14th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision

University of Glasgow House 16, Wolfson Hall, 3 years Granted, subject to the (5890) 2317 Maryhill Road (Ward 15) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE (NEW) New Spicy Cottage Ltd 45 Conisborough Road 1 year Refused (2140) (Ward 21) Sai Wing Lee (2149) 7a Mossvale Crescent 3 years (1) Granted, subject to the (Ward 21) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services; and (2) Warning issued regarding future timeous renewal of licence Fiona Chan (2150) 581 London Road (Ward 9) 3 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Abdelhak Kennar (2152) 157 Great Western Road 2 years Granted, Monday to Sunday, (Ward 11) from 2300 to 2400 hours

PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE (RENEWAL) Mount Oak Ltd (2561) 51a West Regent Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) (1) licence being retained by the Chief Executive until all outstanding matters had been completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; (2) conditions detailed in the reports by the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; and (3) extension to 0500 hours being utilised no more than 12 times per year and the Chief Executive and Strathclyde Police being notified 4 weeks in advance of each use 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 14th JANUARY 2009 569

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision Toryglen Community 199 Prospecthill Circus 1 year Granted, subject to the Hall (2652) (Ward 8) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services SECOND HAND DEALER’S LICENCE (NEW) Marion Buchanan (1916) 342 Duke Street (Ward 9) 1 year Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services SECOND HAND DEALER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Arnold Clark (1915) 30/40 Hamilton Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 19); 55 Hamilton conditions detailed in the Road (Ward 19); report by the Executive 345 Alexandra Parade Director of Land and (Ward 18); 43 Allison Street Environmental Services (Ward 8); 459 Crow Road (Ward 12); 531 Garscube Road (Ward 11); 15 Westhorn Drive (Ward 19); 226 South Street (Ward 12); 512 Kilmarnock Road (Ward 2); 582 Mosspark Boulevard (Ward 4); 320 Peat Road (Ward 3); 1646 Pollokshaws Road (Ward 2); 640 Pollokshaws Road (Ward 6); 470 Royston Road (Ward 17); 915 Springburn Road (Ward 17); 163 St George’s Road (Ward 11); 5 Tynecastle Street (Ward 20); and 149 Kilbirnie Street (Ward 6) STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW) Thomas Main (12501) (1) East side of Colquhoun 1 year Granted, subject to the Avenue, 20 metres north conditions detailed in the of Nasmyth Road South correspondence by the (Ward 4); and Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services (2) South side of Carnegie Road, 25 metres east of Ballantyne Avenue (Ward 4) Gloria Coutts (12505) (1) East side of Paton Street, 1 year Continued for details of 45 metres north of Duke trading vehicle and Street (Ward 18); and certificate of compliance to be produced (2) North side of Edgefauld Road, 45 metres south east of Campsie Street (Ward 17) LICENSING 2008-2009 570 14th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision William Burns (12523) (1) West side of Abbotsford 1 year Refused Place, 20 metres north of Cumberland Street (Ward 8); and (2) West side of Salisbury Street, 20 metres south of Cumberland Street (Ward 8) Avril Tyczynska (12532) West side of Cairnbrook Road, 1 year Continued to allow the 85 metres north of Westerhouse applicant to be in attendance Road (Ward 21) Matilda McGinley Mobile 2 years Granted and warning issued (12534) regarding the applicant’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Marissa Smith (12537) (1) South side of Bedford 3 years Granted with dispensation Street, 20 metres east of from condition 11, subject to Kilbarchan Street the conditions detailed in the (Ward 8); and correspondence by the Executive Director of Land (2) West side of Coburg Street, and Environmental Services 20 metres north of Bedford Street (Ward 8) Anne Marie O’Brien (1) South side of Woodhead 1 year (a) Stance (1) granted, (12540) Road, 20 metres east of subject to the conditions Weensmoor Road detailed in the (Ward 3); and correspondence by the Executive Director of (2) South side of Braidcraft Land and Environmental Terrace, 15 metres north Services; and east of Braidcraft Terrace (Ward 3) (b) Noted the withdrawal of stance (2) Robert Queen (12541) Mobile 1 year Granted

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Bradley Morrison (12492) East side of west end of 3 years Granted Dalriada Street at bollard separating Dalriada Street and London Road (Ward 9) Joseph Leggat (12531) (1) On the pavement on the 2 years Granted with dispensation north side of London from conditions 11 and 15, Road, 47 metres east of subject to the conditions the junction with Boden detailed in the Street (Ward 9); correspondence by the Executive Director of Land (2) On the pavement on the and Environmental Services east side of Broomloan Road, 30 metres south of Broomloan Place (Ward 5); and (3) Mobile 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 15th JANUARY 2009 571

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision Amanda Mowat (12535) Mobile 2 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (VARIATION) Amanda Mowat (V11788) Mobile n/a Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance

Application for street trader’s licence granted, after division. 6 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing an application by Joanna Jeffries (12530) for the renewal of a street trader’s licence for a 3 year period in respect of the stance at the west side of Commerce Street, 3 metres south of Nelson Street (Ward 5). After consideration, Councillor O’Rourke, seconded by Councillor Morrison, moved that the application be refused. Councillor Dornan, seconded by Councillor Davidson, moved as an amendment that the application be granted. On a vote being taken by a show of hands, 6 members voted for the amendment and 3 for the motion. The amendment was accordingly declared to be carried.

Glasgow, 15th January 2009.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Ruth Black, Gilbert Davidson, John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar and Tommy Morrison. Apologies: Stephen Dornan, Phil Greene, William O’Rourke, Mary Paris, David Ritchie and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); M McCallum (for the Chief Executive); J Docherty (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); S Hannigan (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); G Binning, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue; and Chief Inspector S Neill, Strathclyde Police.

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE (RENEWAL) Tanveer Amjad (PV03576) 2 years Refused Mark Johnston (PV03501) 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections James Morrison (PV03471) 2 years Granted for a restricted period of 1 year and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct William Flynn (PV03480) 3 years Granted for a restricted period of 1 year and final warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections and failure to comply with the conditions of licence Mohammed Sharif (PV03585) 3 years Granted and warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW) John-Paul Hannon (PD04757) Temporary Refused for 6 weeks Arshad Ahmad (PD04253) 1 year Refused Mohmed Ajmal (PD04222) 1 year Refused Muhammad Azam (PD04330) 1 year Continued for further information James Balkwill (PD04641) 1 year Continued for further information Abrar Bashir (PD04299) 1 year Refused Habib Bedawi (PD04255) 1 year Continued for further information Ionel Chelariu (PD04172) 1 year Refused Thomas Cox (PD04347) 1 year Refused George Cumberland (PD04155) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Stephen Davidson (PD04269) 1 year Refused Javed Iqbal (PD04234) 1 year Granted Yasir Siddique (PD04338) 1 year Granted

TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW) Peter Gorman (TD02712) 1 year Continued for further information Stefan Shearer (TD02683) 1 year Granted and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct John Totten (TD02519) 2 years Granted for a restricted period of 1 year with dispensation from condition 24 and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Andrew Workman (TD02725) 2 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance James Balkwill (TD02726) 3 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Craig Clinton (TD02748) 3 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 15th JANUARY 2009 573

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision Tariq Mehmood (TD02754) 3 years Granted with dispensation from condition 24 and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Mohammed Ramzan 3 years Granted with dispensation from condition 24 and (TD02744) warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (NEW) Feeza Rahman (5841) Flat 1/R, 1064 Argyle Street 3 years Continued to allow the (Ward 10) applicant to be in attendance

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (RENEWAL) Sukhvinder Lalli (5846) Flat 1/R, 31 Woodlands Drive 3 years (1) Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and (2) Warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW) David Campbell (12527) Mobile 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Nicola Montgomery (1) At Ibrox Stadium within 1 year Refused (12487) Copland Road Stand car park, 40 metres south Michael Storie west of the end of Mafeking (12489) Street and 240 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (2) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 30 metres south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 220 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (3) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 70 metres south west of the end of Mafeking Street and 215 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (4) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 15 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 200 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); LICENSING 2008-2009 574 15th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision (5) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 60 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 170 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (6) At Ibrox Stadium within the Broomloan Road Stand car park, 40 metres east of Broomloan Road and 15 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (7) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 8 metres east of Copland House (offices) and 105 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (8) At Ibrox Stadium within the Broomloan Road Stand car park, 75 metres east of Broomloan Road and 15 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); (9) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 5 metres east of Copland House (offices) and 45 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5); and (10) At Ibrox Stadium within the Copland Road Stand car park, 20 metres east of Cairnlea Drive and 180 metres north of Edmiston Drive (Ward 5) * In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillor McKenzie declared an interest in this application, took no part in the discussion or decision thereon and vacated the Chair, which was taken by Councillor Millar during consideration of this item only.

Adjournment. 2 The committee, in terms of Standing Order No 17, agreed to adjourn the meeting at 1230 hours.

Resumption of meeting. 3 The meeting resumed at 1345 hours and the sederunt was taken as follows:— Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Ruth Black, Gilbert Davidson and John McLaughlin. Apologies: Stephen Dornan, Phil Greene, Anne Marie Millar, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke, Mary Paris, David Ritchie and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); M McCallum (for the Chief Executive); S Hannigan (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); and Chief Inspector S Neill, Strathclyde Police. 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 15th JANUARY 2009 575

Applications for various types of licences dealt with. 4 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 30 applications for the grant or renewal of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:—

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW) Garry Deacon (PD04212) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Muhammad Gondal 1 year Refused (PD04219) Cornelius Hassan (PD04227) 1 year Refused Przemyslaw Hawryluk 1 year Refused (PD04125) Shehzad Hussain (PD04340) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Fahid Iqbal (PD04333) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Mostafa Kamal (PD04165) 1 year Refused Abdullah Karim Saeed 1 year Refused (PD04175) Mohamud Mohamed 1 year Continued for further information (PD04335) Patrick Montgomery 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance (PD04336) Abdolmohammad Movahhed 1 year Refused (PD04249) Mudasar Pervaiz (PD04283) 1 year Refused Rusmir Rakovac (PD04229) 1 year Refused Attiqullah Sadaat (PD04360) 1 year Continued for further information Frederick Shannon (PD04205) 1 year Refused Marc Todd (PD04287) 1 year Granted and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Robert Warnock (PD04217) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Rahmatollah Akbari 2 years Continued for further information (PD04357) David Callaghan (PD04346) 2 years Granted for a restricted period of 1 year with dispensation from condition 23 and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Abdul Sheikh (PD04297) 2 years Continued for further information Tahir Safdar Raja (PD04118) 3 years Refused

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Ahmed Mirza (PD04329) 2 years Continued for further information LICENSING 2008-2009 576 15th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision

James Scally (PD04266) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Mohammad Younis (PD04179) 2 years Refused Shafiq Ahmad (PD04826) 3 years Granted with dispensation from conditions 22 and 23 and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Thomas Malone (PD04334) 3 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

Applicant and reference number Premises/stance Duration Decision

METAL DEALER’S LICENCE (NEW) C & R Recovery (91) 15 Forrest Street 1 year Refused (Ward 9)

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW) Thomas Black (12538) Mobile 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Stuart Ritchie (12536) Mobile 2 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance

STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (VARIATION) Stuart Ritchie (V11789) Mobile n/a Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Requests to recall Suspension Orders dealt with. 5 There were submitted reports by the Chief Executive regarding various requests by licence holders to recall Suspension Orders imposed on their licences (1) advising of the circumstances leading to the Suspension Orders being imposed in respect of each licence; and (2) attaching supporting correspondence from licence holders where appropriate. After consideration, the committee dealt with the requests as follows:— Name Type of licence Decision Douglas Cunningham Private hire car licence Continued for vehicle inspection Husni Donmez Private hire car driver’s licence Granted Nicholas Watson Private hire car driver’s licence Continued to allow licence holder to uplift identification badge William McRae Private hire car driver’s licence Granted Colin Russell Taxi driver’s licence Continued to allow licence holder to uplift identification badge 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 21st JANUARY 2009 577

Glasgow, 21st January 2009.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar, Tommy Morrison, Mary Paris and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); S Ferguson (for the Chief Executive); C McNish (for the Executive Director of Financial Services); and S Hannigan (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services).

Revenue budget 2008/09—Monitoring report noted. 1 There was submitted and noted a joint monitoring report by the Executive Director of Financial Services and the Chief Executive on the revenue budget 2008/09 for Licensing for the period from 1st April to 21st November 2008.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Taxi driver’s licence—Request to recall Suspension Order granted. 2 With reference to the minutes of 21st August 2008 (Print 3, page 275) when the taxi driver’s licence of James Queen had been suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration, in terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding a request that the Suspension Order imposed on the taxi driver’s licence of James Queen be recalled. After consideration, the committee agreed to recall the Suspension Order imposed on the taxi driver’s licence of James Queen.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Street trader licensing—Introduction of policy to regulate the operation of street traders who wish to sell food and/or soft drinks in the vicinity of any secondary school premises agreed, in principle—Instruction to Chief Executive. 3 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the proposed introduction of a policy to regulate the operation of street traders who wish to sell food and/or soft drinks in the vicinity of any secondary school premises in the city, advising (1) that the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Act 2007 made provisions about the promotion of health in certain schools, in particular, in relation to the provision of food and drink for certain pupils; (2) that in pursuance of the said Act, the Scottish Government had issued a circular noting that from general communications with local authorities, and through consultation on the Bill, it was aware that there was some frustration surrounding the issue of street traders selling ‘unhealthy’ food and drink near schools; (3) that whilst the new legislation did not provide specific powers to licensing authorities to allow them to regulate on this matter, the circular indicated that they could nevertheless wish to take some positive action in this regard; (4) of the development of this Council’s ‘Fuel Zone’ initiative in secondary schools and of concerns that the effects of such healthy eating initiatives would be significantly negated if pupils were instead attracted to street traders operating as food vendors and selling food and/or soft drinks which had not been the subject of the same type of nutritional analysis; (5) that given the healthy eating initiatives introduced in schools in the city, the committee were invited to consider whether street traders selling food and/or soft drinks in close proximity to secondary schools could compromise those carefully considered initiatives and thereby the nutritional health of children; and (6) of the arrangements for the proposed introduction of the said policy and of the terms of a new condition to be attached to all street trader’s licences. LICENSING 2008-2009 578 21st JANUARY 2009 6

After consideration, the committee (a) agreed, in principle, (i) to the adoption of a policy that would introduce a presumption against the grant or renewal of a street trader’s licence for any food and/or soft drinks vendor who wished to trade within 300 metres of a secondary school premises at the times specified in the new condition of licence as detailed at paragraph (iii) below; (ii) to the arrangements for the introduction of the said policy as outlined in the report; and (iii) to the following new condition to be attached to street trader’s licences— “Except so far as otherwise permitted by the Licensing Authority, no street trader shall engage in street trading involving the selling or provision of food and/or soft drinks of any description within 300 metres of any secondary school premises at any time between 8.00am to 9.00am, 10.00am to 11.00am, 12noon to 2.00pm and from 3.00pm to 5.00pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive during the school term as determined by the Education Authority from time to time.”; and (b) instructed the Chief Executive to undertake appropriate consultation on the terms of the proposed policy and to report back accordingly.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Additional standard condition to be attached to indoor sports entertainment, late hours catering, public entertainment and second hand dealer’s licences approved. 4 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding a proposed additional standard condition to be attached to indoor sports entertainment, late hours catering, public entertainment and second hand dealer’s licences, advising (1) that applications for the said licences were subject to reports by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services for licensing purposes; (2) of the terms of a condition which was included in such reports with regard to waste management and of the proposal that it now be included as a standard condition to be attached to the said licences; (3) that currently where no adverse comments were received to such applications and where the applicants confirmed their agreement to the said condition, such applications were approved in terms of the Council’s Scheme of Delegated Functions; (4) that where applicants did not confirm their agreement to the said condition, their application required to be considered by this committee in order that the condition could be approved as an additional condition of the licence; and (5) that the approval of the new condition would streamline the process of having such applications dealt with by delegated authority and reduce the volume of applications having to be considered by the committee. After consideration, the committee approved the following additional standard condition to be attached to all indoor sports entertainment, late hours catering, public entertainment and second hand dealer’s licences on grant or renewal with immediate effect— “All waste materials generated from the business require to be uplifted and disposed of by a registered waste contractor and records of the volume and type of waste made available for inspection by an authorised officer. Such records should be retained for a period of two years.”

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Mandatory training for taxi drivers—Additional training course proposal by Glasgow Taxis Ltd approved—Instruction to Chief Executive. 5 With reference to the minutes of 2nd June 2004 (Print 2, page 257) when arrangements for the introduction of mandatory training for taxi and private hire car drivers had been approved with effect from 1st October 2004, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive attaching a training course proposal submitted by Glasgow Taxis Ltd for the training of taxi drivers. 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 28th JANUARY 2009 579

After consideration, the committee (1) approved the training course proposal submitted by Glasgow Taxis Ltd for the training of taxi drivers, subject to (a) Glasgow Taxis Ltd requiring each person attending the training course to present their taxi driver’s identification badge prior to being admitted onto the training programme; and (b) an appropriate amendment being made to the language used in the section headed ‘Guide Dogs’ to place greater emphasis on what the driver was required to do rather than the passenger; and (2) instructed the Chief Executive to investigate the possibility of all training providers having a photograph of the person trained printed on the training certificate and to report back accordingly.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Mandatory training for private hire car drivers— Additional training course proposal by Training Scotland Ltd approved. 6 With reference to the minutes of 2nd June 2004 (Print 2, page 257) when arrangements for the introduction of mandatory training for taxi and private hire car drivers had been approved with effect from 1st October 2004, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive attaching a training course proposal submitted by Training Scotland Ltd for the training of private hire car drivers. After consideration, the committee approved the training course proposal submitted by Training Scotland Ltd for the training of private hire car drivers, subject to Training Scotland Ltd requiring each person attending the training course to present their private hire car driver’s identification badge prior to being admitted onto the training programme.

Glasgow, 28th January 2009.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: John McKenzie (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, Stephen Dornan, John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke, Mary Paris and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); C Corneli (for the Chief Executive); J Docherty (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); and G Binning, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for house in multiple occupation licence dealt with. 1 With reference to the minutes of 26th June 2008 (Print 3, page 246) when the committee had refused an application by Kau Lai for the renewal of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 2/1, 229 Byres Road (Ward 11), there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising that following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the matter had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration. After consideration, the committee rescinded its previous decision and granted the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for house in multiple occupation licence dealt with. 2 With reference to the minutes of 18th September 2008 (Print 4, page 376) when the committee had refused an application by Lets Direct (Scotland) Ltd for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 0/1, 146 Holland Street (Ward 10), there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising that following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the matter had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration. LICENSING 2008-2009 580 28th JANUARY 2009 6

After consideration, the committee rescinded its previous decision and granted the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for house in multiple occupation licence—Consideration continued. 3 With reference to the minutes of (1) 4th June 2008 (Print 2, page 129) when the committee had refused an application by Feeza Rahman for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 1/1, 7 Radnor Street (Ward 10); and (2) 14th January 2009 (page 564 hereof) when, having heard that the said application had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow the applicant to be in attendance and for all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the matter. After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for grant of house in multiple occupation licence—Consideration continued. 4 With reference to the minutes of (1) 4th June 2008 (Print 2, page 129) when the committee had refused an application by Sunjida Rahman for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 1/2, 7 Radnor Street (Ward 10); and (2) 14th January 2009 (page 564 hereof) when, having heard that the said application had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow the applicant to be in attendance and for all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the matter. After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for house in multiple occupation licence dealt with. 5 With reference to the minutes of (1) 1st October 2008 (Print 4, page 384) when the committee had refused an application by Grant Armstrong for the grant of a house in multiple occupation licence for a period of 3 years in respect of premises at flat 3/2, 49 Roslea Drive (Ward 18); and (2) 14th January 2009 (page 564 hereof) when, having heard that the said application had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow all outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the matter. After consideration, the committee rescinded its previous decision and granted the application, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services. 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 28th JANUARY 2009 581

Applications for house in multiple occupation licence dealt with. 6 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 28 applications for the grant or renewal of a house in multiple occupation licence. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:— Applicant and reference number Premises Duration Decision

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (NEW) Avtar Sanghera (5842) 1/1, 4 Corunna Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Randeep Kohli (5896) 1/R, 481 Dumbarton Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 12) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Polish Social and 4 Parkgrove Terrace (Ward 10) 3 years Granted, subject to the Education Society (5820) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Alan Bruce (5829) 25 West Princes Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Leslie Fitzell (5823) 2/2, 10 Willowbank Crescent 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Green Pepper Junction 1/2, 527 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (5822) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Pheona Kerr (5808) 0/1, 115 Roslea Drive 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 18) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Jo Cowie (5920) 2/1, 256 Darnley Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 6) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Great Western Tenant 287 Kelso Street (Ward 13) 3 years Continued for further Partnership (5925) information LICENSING 2008-2009 582 28th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Premises Duration Decision Robert Froud (5951) 2/1, 347 Byres Road (Ward 11) 3 years Continued for outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Jennifer Goode (5952) 2/1, 1221 Argyle Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 10) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Philip Strang (5953) 1/2, 1 Kersland Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Christine Smith (5962) 2/1, 18 Oakfield Avenue 3 years Continued to allow the (Ward 11) applicant to be in attendance Bailey Bannerman 3/2, 37 Kersland Street 3 years Granted, subject to the Associates Ltd (5979) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Grant West Property Ltd 2/2, 198 Wilton Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (5857) (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (NEW) (CHANGE OF MANAGER)

Angharad McLaren 2/2, 65 Cromwell Street n/a Continued for certificate of (6091) (Ward 11) compliance to be produced Christopher Simmers 0/2, 11 Braeside Street n/a Granted, subject to the (6202) (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Christopher Simmers 1/1, 47 Wilton Street n/a Granted, subject to the (6203) (Ward 16) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION LICENCE (RENEWAL) Balbir Atwal (5851) 1/1, 22 Willowbank Crescent 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 28th JANUARY 2009 583

Applicant and reference number Premises Duration Decision

Parduman Singh Kohli 1/1, 8 Cecil Street (Ward 11) 3 years Granted, subject to the (5941) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Green Pepper Junction 1/1, 527 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (5821) (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Jing Lei (5836) 3 up, 31 Kersland Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Arshad Ali (5782) 2/2, 229 Byres Road (Ward 11) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services James Blair (5838) 271 Albert Drive (Ward 6) 3 years Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Julian Petrucci (5935) 3/1, 719 Great Western Road 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Dennis O’Hara (5966) 3/L, 33 Cecil Street (Ward 11) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services Honey Khalid (5976) 2/2, 55 Peel Street (Ward 12) 3 years Continued for outstanding matters to be completed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services McMillan & Co (5977) 1/1, 25 Belmont Street 3 years Granted, subject to the (Ward 11) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services

Application for renewal of house in multiple occupation licence granted, after division. 7 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing an application by Christopher Peyton (5849) for the renewal of a house in multiple occupation licence for a 3 year period in respect of premises at flat 3/1, 41 Hillhead Street (Ward 11). LICENSING 2008-2009 584 28th JANUARY 2009 6

After consideration, Councillor Stephen Dornan, seconded by Councillor Paris, moved that the application be granted for a restricted period of 1 year, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services. Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor O’Rourke, moved as an amendment that the application be refused. On a vote being taken by a show of hands, 4 members voted for the amendment and 5 for the motion, which was accordingly declared to be carried.

Adjournment. 8 The committee, in terms of Standing Order No 17, agreed to adjourn the meeting at 1145 hours.

Resumption of meeting. 9 The meeting resumed at 1430 hours and the sederunt was taken as follows:— Present: Stephen Dornan (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, John McLaughlin, Tommy Morrison, Mary Paris and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene, John McKenzie, Anne Marie Millar, William O’Rourke and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); C Corneli (for the Chief Executive); F Innes (for the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services); and G McCracken (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services).

Applications for various types of licences dealt with. 10 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 8 applications for the grant of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:—

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision

LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE (NEW) Sau Yung Leung (2153) 5 Paisley Road West (Ward 5) 3 years Granted, Monday to Sunday, from 2300 hours to 2400 hours, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services Shahid Sadiq (2157) 40 Queen Street (Ward 10) 3 years Granted, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services

MARKET OPERATOR’S LICENCE (NEW) Elizabeth Polson (435) 233 London Road (Ward 9) 3 years Continued in terms of Section 3(1) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 28th JANUARY 2009 585

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE (NEW) What’s on Tickets Ltd Woodside Hall, 36 Glenfarg Temporary on Granted, subject to (T2587) Street (Ward 11) 30th January 2009 (1) the licence being retained by the Chief Executive until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; (2) the conditions detailed in the reports by the Executive Directors of Development and Regeneration Services and Land and Environmental Services; and (3) all outstanding certification being produced to the Chief Executive by 1000 hours on 29th January 2009 University Court, The University Chapel, Temporary on Granted, subject to University of Glasgow University of Glasgow 5th February 2009 (1) the licence being retained (T2590) (Ward 11) by the Chief Executive until all arrangements were to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and (2) all outstanding certification being produced to the Chief Executive by 1000 hours on 2nd February 2009 SECOND HAND DEALER’S LICENCE (NEW) Scott McGill (1925) 279 Clarence Drive (Ward 12) 1 year Granted, subject to the (1) undertaking given that the applicant would only display cars for sale and undertake car valeting and washing within the building and not outside; and (2) conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services LICENSING 2008-2009 586 29th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Premises/Stance Duration Decision Caruth Jordanhill Ltd 281 Clarence Drive (Ward 12) 3 years Granted for a restricted (1926) period of 1 year, subject to the conditions detailed in the report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services STREET TRADER’S LICENCE (NEW) Abdullah Khan (12547) (1) North side of Ashton 1 year Continued to allow the Road, 35 metres south applicant to be in attendance east of Byres Road and 35 metres north west of entrance on University Avenue (Ward 12); (2) South side of Vinicombe Street, 43 metres west of Cranworth Street (Ward 12); and (3) West side of Cecil Street, 35 metres north of Alfred Street (Ward 12)

Glasgow, 29th January 2009.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: Stephen Dornan (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, Anne Marie Millar and David Ritchie. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene, John McKenzie, John McLaughlin, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke, Mary Paris and Martha Wardrop. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); M McCallum (for the Chief Executive); I Gorol (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); and Inspector J Galbraith, Strathclyde Police.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Taxi driver’s licence—Suspension of licence for the unexpired portion of its duration agreed. 2 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the immediate suspension of the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson, in terms of paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, (1) advising that (a) following receipt of a medical report from Capita Health Solutions, the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson was suspended on 22nd December 2008 with immediate effect for a period of 6 weeks, as it was considered that his continued taxi driving would be likely to cause a serious threat to public safety; and (b) the committee was now requested to consider whether or not to suspend the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson, in terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the said Act; and (2) attaching the said medical report from Capita Health Solutions. After consideration, the committee agreed to suspend the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson for the unexpired portion of its duration, in terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Reconsideration of application for private hire car driver’s licence—Consideration continued. 3 With reference to the minutes of 24th April 2008 (Print 1, page 41) when the committee had refused an application by Michael Johannesen for the renewal of a private hire car driver’s licence for a period of 2 years, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive advising that following an appeal by the applicant to the Sheriff Court at Glasgow, the matter had been referred back to this committee for reconsideration. After consideration, the committee continued consideration of the matter to allow the applicant to be given further time to consider information issued by the Chief Executive.

Applications for various types of licences dealt with. 4 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 43 applications for the grant or renewal of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee dealt with the applications as follows:— Applicant and reference number Duration Decision PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE (NEW) Ashton 8 Cars (PV03522) 1 year Granted Sajjad Bashir (PV03594) 1 year Continued for vehicle details, inspection and production of documentation Central Cab Care Ltd 1 year Continued for vehicle inspection and production of (PV03597) documentation James Cunningham 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance and (PV03600) for vehicle details, inspection and production of documentation Donna Menzies (PV03603) 1 year Continued for vehicle inspection and production of documentation Craig Milne (PV03611) 1 year Granted Jacqueline McAlpine 1 year Continued in terms of Section 3(1) of the Civic (PV03615) Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Alan McIlroy (PV03633) 1 year Continued for vehicle inspection and production of documentation LICENSING 2008-2009 588 29th JANUARY 2009 6

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision

Ihsan Ulhaq (PV03503) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance and for vehicle inspection and production of documentation Scott Cars (PV03474) 1 year Granted Scott Cars (PV03475) 1 year Granted

PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE (RENEWAL)

Keir Cars (PV03650) 2 years Granted and severe warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Ishaq Muradi (PV03720) 2 years Continued for vehicle safety inspection Mohammed Raza (PV03613) 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW)

William Kearney (PD04802) Temporary for Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance 6 weeks John McGinley (PD04922) Temporary for Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance 6 weeks Shafqat Abbas (PD04279) 1 year Continued for further information Rafan Ahmed (PD04383) 1 year Granted and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Scott Benson (PD04460) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance John Carter (PD04361) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Stephen Dickson (PD04377) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Hasibullah Ebadi (PD04316) 1 year Refused John Hanson (PD04388) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Rana Ibrar (PD04272) 1 year Continued for further information Liam Johnson (PD04371) 1 year Granted Patrick Montgomery (PD04336)1 year Refused Janet McGarrachan (PD04390) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Mohammed Shafiq (PD04403) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance Thomas Shannon (PD04387) 1 year Granted and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Richard Stevenson (PD04419) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance David Traill (PD04413) 1 year Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Robert Warnock (PD04217) 1 year Granted, subject to the applicant undergoing a medical examination during November 2009 Ajmal Ahmad (PD04459) 2 years Refused 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 4th FEBRUARY 2009 589

Applicant and reference number Duration Decision

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL)

Gary Cahill (PD04440) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Patrick Gallagher (PD04444) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and final warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Ghulam Rasul (PD04394) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Frank Smith (PD04481) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and severe warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Duncan Wilson (PD04429) 2 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and final warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Jamil Baig (PD04375) 3 years Granted with dispensation from condition 23 and final warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct Derek Hamilton (PD04408) 3 years Refused

TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE (NEW)

Andrew Workman (TD02725) 2 years Granted and warning issued regarding the applicant’s future conduct

TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE (RENEWAL) Craig Clinton (TD02748) 3 years Refused WINDOW CLEANER’S LICENCE (NEW) Alan Duncan (1448) 1 year Continued to allow the applicant to be in attendance

Glasgow, 4th February 2009.

Licensing and Regulatory Committee.

Present: Stephen Dornan (Chair), Gilbert Davidson, John McLaughlin, Anne Marie Millar, Mary Paris and Martha Wardrop. Apologies: Ruth Black, Phil Greene, John McKenzie, Tommy Morrison, William O’Rourke and David Ritchie. Attending: G McDermid (Clerk); M McCallum (for the Chief Executive); S Hannigan (for the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services); and Inspector J Galbraith, Strathclyde Police.

Variation in order of business. 1 In terms of Standing Order No 6, the committee agreed to vary the order of business as hereinafter minuted. LICENSING 2008-2009 590 4th FEBRUARY 2009 6

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Taxi driver’s licence—Request to recall Suspension Order granted. 2 In terms of Standing Order No 4, as a matter of urgency, and with reference to the minutes of 29th January 2009 (page 587 hereof) when the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson had been suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration, in terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding a request that the Suspension Order imposed on the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson be recalled. After consideration, the committee agreed to recall the Suspension Order imposed on the taxi driver’s licence of James Anderson.

Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982—Private hire car driver’s licence—Suspension of licence for the unexpired portion of its duration agreed. 3 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the immediate suspension of the private hire car driver’s licence of Derek Sinclair, in terms of paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, (1) advising that (a) following receipt of a report from the Chief Constable, Strathclyde Police, the private hire car driver’s licence of Derek Sinclair was suspended on 9th January 2009 with immediate effect for a period of 6 weeks, as it was considered that his continued private hire car driving would be likely to cause a serious threat to public safety; and (b) the committee were now requested to consider whether or not to suspend the private hire car driver’s licence of Derek Sinclair, in terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the said Act; and (2) attaching the said report from the Chief Constable, Strathclyde Police. After consideration, the committee agreed to suspend the private hire car driver’s licence of Derek Sinclair for the unexpired portion of its duration, in terms of paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

Complaints against holders of various types of licences dealt with. 4 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive detailing 100 complaints against the holders of various types of licences. After consideration, the committee (1) noted the surrender of the private hire car licence of Arthur McArthur; and (2) dealt with the remaining complaints as follows:— Licence holder Decision PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE James Black Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Harry Dow Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections William McSorley Severe warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Alan Bell Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Gavin Blue Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Frank Dyer No action William Fox Severe warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Jack Gillies Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Glasgow Private Hire Ltd Severe warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections (PV02134) 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 4th FEBRUARY 2009 591

Licence holder Decision Glasgow Private Hire Ltd Severe warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections (PV02140) Glasgow Private Hire Ltd Severe warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections (PV02149) David McCarroll Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration James McDaid Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Gerard Mercer Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Donna Murphy (PV01000) Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Donna Murphy (PV01001) Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Jeffrey Smith Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Hugh White Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Robert Bonner No action Cam Cars No action James Campbell No action James Guthrie Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Malik Hussain Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections John Lister No action Dennis McFarlane No action Michael Murphy Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Gerard Murray No action James Sinclair No action SSRG 5 No action T3 Cars Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections James Timpson Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections WCR Cars Warning issued regarding future timeous vehicle safety inspections Mohamed Zidane No action Allan Stewart Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Thomas Tarres Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Hameed Akhtar Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration William Hill Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mohammed Ishaq No action Harold McLaren Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Mohammad Sajjad Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Harnaik Singh Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Stuart Young Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Gerald Tierney Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration LICENSING 2008-2009 592 4th FEBRUARY 2009 6

Licence holder Decision

PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER’S LICENCE John Toland No action Don Lennox Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Robert McClafferty Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Sharon Munn Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Paul Sinclair Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Dariusz Szyszka Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mohammed Tariq Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Tracey Foy Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration John Gilchrist Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Robert Morrison Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Peter Walker Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Rehman Haider Continued for further information Haji Orya Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Iain Anderson Continued to allow the licence holder to undertake and pass the customer care course and produce the training certificate Graeme Armstrong Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mohammed Arshad Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration (PD03629) Mohammed Arshad Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration (PD03630) John Blair Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration James Brogan Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Taher Bustani Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Ejaz Chaudhry Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration David Duffy Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration William Gray Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mary Grimmond Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Gordon Houston Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Sahbaz Hussain Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Kevin McAuley Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Scott McLean Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Patrick McLelland Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mark Mackin Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mohammad Malik Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration 2008-2009 LICENSING 6 4th FEBRUARY 2009 593

Licence holder Decision Ian Munro Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Marcin Petka Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Marek Pouch Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Scott Rafferty Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Jagtar Singh Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Christopher Sweeney Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Jacek Swilas Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Allan Thomson Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Derek Turnbull Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Brian Ward Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Barry Weir Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Mohammed Gulzar Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s future conduct TAXI LICENCE Alistair’s Taxi Service No action Markem Cabs No action Roselea Taxis No action TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE Eric Dickson No action John Milligan Warning issued regarding the licence holder’s failure to comply with the conditions of licence Ronald Harkess Licence suspended until 11th May 2009 Michael McMullen Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration STREET TRADER’S LICENCE Licence holder Stance Decision Angus Blair Mobile Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Owen Ward Mobile Licence suspended for a period of 2 weeks Michelle Gallagher East side of Munro Place, Licence suspended for the 45 metres south west of Great unexpired portion of its duration Western Road (Ward 14) Edward McGurn East side of Ashley Street, Licence suspended for the 20 metres north of Woodlands unexpired portion of its duration Road (Ward 11) Niang Moustapha Mobile Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration Claire Wilson Mobile Licence suspended for the unexpired portion of its duration

FINANCE, CORPORATE AND TRADING SERVICES 2008-2009 594 3rd DECEMBER 2008 6

FINANCE, CORPORATE AND TRADING SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 3rd December 2008.

Finance, Corporate and Trading Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Present: Jean McFadden (Chair), Dr Nina Baker, Patricia Chalmers, Gilbert Davidson, Alex Dingwall, Frank Docherty, Kenneth Elder, Jonathan Findlay, Jahangir Hanif, Kenny McLean, James McNally, Khalil Malik, David Meikle, Anne Marie Millar, William O’Rourke, James Scanlon and Jim Todd. Also present: Stephen Curran and Archie Graham. Apologies: Colin Deans and John Flanagan. Attending: C McPherson (Clerk); L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; D Corbett, Head of Corporate Policy; and A O’Donnell, Head of Governance.

Riverside Museum—Current position noted. 1 With reference to the minutes of 27th August 2008 (Print 3, page 298) noting the progress on the Riverside Museum project, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive, advising that (1) in respect of the substructure zones which were scheduled for completion by February 2009, 7 had been completed with a further 3 over 70% complete; (2) meetings continued with all interested parties to integrate the detailed design of the sites of the Riverside Museum, Glasgow Harbour’s proposed development, the slipway and the pedestrian access along the River Kelvin; (3) a mock up of a small section of the museum structure, including the make up of the walls, roof and window was being constructed on site to confirm interface requirements and to agree the external finish quality prior to the award of the main cladding contract; (4) a detailed condition assessment would be carried out on the South African locomotive which had been acquired in August 2007, to ascertain the scope and programme of conservation work; (5) a notice and advert had been placed in the Journal of the European Union for the main exhibition work package; (6) the project remained on budget and a further application for £0.538m in grant aid had been submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) against the HLF grant award of £18.14m; and (7) the Riverside Museum Fundraising Appeal had now secured £2m and the Trustees were satisfied with the progress to date. After consideration, and having heard Mr Hooper, Culture and Sport Glasgow, in response to members’ questions, the committee noted the report.

Arms-length external organisations—Performance monitoring noted. 2 With reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 7th March 2008 (Print 6, page 812) instructing officers to submit a report to this committee on the financial and operational performance of the arms-length external organisations (ALEOs), there was submitted and noted a joint report by the Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Financial Services, advising (1) that a schedule of quarterly meetings had been established to (a) ascertain service performance information; (b) review risk and financial performance; (c) identify areas of concern or failure; and (d) agree improvement action plans where appropriate; 2008-2009 FINANCE, CORPORATE AND TRADING SERVICES 6 3rd DECEMBER 2008 595

(2) that the performance of Glasgow Community Planning Ltd had not been included as integration into the Chief Executive Department and Development and Regeneration Services Department was being planned; (3) of the absence figures for the period from 1st April to 30th September 2008 and highlighting that although several of the ALEOs did not yet have absence targets, these were being developed and would be included in the next quarterly report; (4) of the significant issues affecting the ALEOs; and (5) that the monitoring report for period 7 from 1st April to 26th September 2008 indicated that 5 of the ALEOs were showing an adverse variance against their business plan.

Corporate, Chief Executive Department and Financial Services—Equality Action Plans noted. 3 There was submitted a joint report by the Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding the Corporate, Chief Executive Department and Financial Services Equality Action Plans for 2008-11, advising that (1) the integrated Equality Action Scheme 2008-11 consolidated and updated the Council’s Race, Disability and Gender Equality Schemes; (2) Appendix 1 of the report detailed the Corporate Equality Action Plan, which required to be published alongside the Integrated Equality Scheme; (3) at a meeting of this committee on 22nd October 2008 (Print 5, page 493) the Equality Action Plans for the Chief Executive Department and Financial Services were noted and these would now be integrated with the Action Plans detailed in Appendix 2 and 3 of the report; and (4) a progress report would be submitted to this committee on an annual basis which was in accordance with the statutory timescale for reporting on the Integrated Equality Scheme. After consideration, the committee noted (a) the contents of the report; and (b) that following the meeting of the Executive Committee of 28th November 2008 (Print 5, page 518) instructing the Chief Executive to review the purpose and content of the document, including the language used, to try to make it clearer, any changes to the Chief Executive Department and Financial Services Equality Action Plans would be reported back to this committee.

Implementation of Local Housing Allowance—Progress noted. 4 With reference to the minutes of 26th March 2008 (Print 1, page 59) noting the progress to date of the implementation of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA), there was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services, advising that (1) LHA was being phased in and applied in the main to new claimants and to existing claimants who either had a break in their entitlement to Housing Benefit or had changed their address; (2) the total private sector caseload was over 8,000 and the current LHA caseload was approximately 1,800 although it was anticipated that just under half of the private sector caseload would be receiving LHA by the end of March 2009; (3) 1,085 claimants received benefit that met their rent liability in full and 966 of those claimants received an amount of benefit exceeding their liability for rent, although any excess allowance was capped for each claimant at £15 per week; (4) to date 24 claimants had voluntarily broken an existing claim, which resulted in the loss of 1 week’s benefit, to allow them to move to LHA with a consequent increase in weekly benefit; and (5) analysis would be undertaken to assess the impact of LHA in Glasgow. FINANCE, CORPORATE AND TRADING SERVICES 2008-2009 596 14th JANUARY 2009 6

Common Good Fund—Proposed policy noted—Recommendation to Executive Committee. 5 With reference to the minutes of 27th August 2008 (Print 3, page 298) continuing consideration of a proposed policy for the Common Good Fund, there was submitted a report by the City Treasurer advising that (1) the Appendix to the report presented the proposed policy which incorporated revised governance arrangements, budget and investment strategies for the Common Good Fund; (2) although the investment strategy remained unchanged, the performance of the investments of the fund would now be reported to this committee twice yearly; and (3) in respect of future budgets, the overall capital value of the Common Good Fund would not be eroded and that this would be reflected when setting the expenditure and income budgets for the fund or when any operational decisions were taken. After consideration, the committee (a) noted the contents of the report; and (b) agreed to recommend that the Executive Committee approve the proposed policy for the Common Good Fund as detailed in the Appendix to the report.

Glasgow, 14th January 2009.

Finance, Corporate and Trading Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Present: Jean McFadden (Chair), Dr Nina Baker, Gilbert Davidson, Alex Dingwall, Frank Docherty, Kenneth Elder, Jonathan Findlay, John Flanagan, Alex Glass, Kenny McLean, James McNally, Khalil Malik, David Meikle, Anne Marie Millar, Andy Muir, William O’Rourke, and Jim Todd. Also present: David McDonald. Apology: Patricia Chalmers. Attending: C McPherson (Clerk); L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; E Murray, Head of Organisational Change and Human Resources; and D Crawford, Executive Director of Social Care Services.

Civic hospitality and charitable events noted. 1 There were submitted and noted reports by the Chief Executive advising of civic hospitality and invitations to attend charitable events approved by him in terms of the Scheme of Delegated Functions.

Redundancy/early retirement of Council employees noted. 2 There was submitted and noted a joint report by the Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of 11 redundancies, 23 early retirals and 1 efficiency retiral within specific departments as detailed in the report for leaving dates in the period from 28th to 31st December 2008.

Glasgow Simon Community—Consideration continued. 3 With reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 28th November 2008 (Print 5, page 520) noting that this committee would consider issues relating to the financial monitoring of the Glasgow Simon Community, there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising that (1) the Glasgow Simon Community had received funding under the Supporting People contract and following a review under the terms of that contract, there appeared to be an over-recovery of costs by the organisation of approximately £500,000; 2008-2009 FINANCE, CORPORATE AND TRADING SERVICES 6 14th JANUARY 2009 597

(2) Social Work Services and Financial Services Internal Audit had carried out a review that had established that (a) the contracts for the provision of homelessness services had resulted in an over-recovery; (b) the organisation’s financial position had deteriorated to the extent that urgent actions had to be taken by the Board; (c) the deteriorating cash flow situation had become critical in November 2008; (d) the current financial problems had arisen in part because the Board had failed to adopt suitable governance arrangements; (e) there was a lack of direction of the business affairs and effective scrutiny of the company’s finances had not been carried out; and (f) there had been a failure to measure the performance of initiatives such as risk management; and (3) as Glasgow Simon Community was a significant provider of services for homeless people in Glasgow and the financial position of the company, which would be rendered insolvent should it have to repay the £500,000 over-payment, it was the intention of the Executive Director of Financial Services under the Scheme of Delegated Functions, to recover £250,000 over a 5 year period which would in turn be secured on the property assets of the company. After consideration and having heard Mr Crawford, L Carr, Acting Chief Executive of the Simon Community and I Patison, Financial Consultant to the Simon Community in response to questions from members, the committee (i) continued consideration of the matter; and (ii) instructed the Executive Director of Financial Services to submit to the next meeting of this committee a report advising of (A) further action which could be taken, including the possible recovery of the full amount in the future; (B) a business recovery plan; (C) revised governance arrangements; and (D) contingency plans in the event that the Simon Community was rendered insolvent.

Scrutiny of arms-length companies—Presentation by Access LLP noted—Declaration of interest. 4 The committee heard and noted a presentation by Mr D Mackison, Chief Executive Officer and S Hain, Finance Director of Access LLP regarding the operation of that arms-length company (1) advising (a) that Access, which was established on 1st April 2008, was a joint venture between this Council and Serco to provide a centre of excellence for information technology and property management; (b) of the governance arrangements; (c) of the financial performance and staffing establishment of the organisation; and (d) of the performance to date and the projects which were planned in the year 2009; and (2) highlighting the business benefits arising from the contract between this Council and Serco. In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillor Findlay declared an interest in this item of business and left the room during its consideration.

Financial monitoring reports. 5 There were submitted and noted financial monitoring reports by the Executive Director of Financial Services in respect of Revenues, General Fund, Services, Trading Operations and the Investment Programme for the period from 1st April to 21st November 2008. FINANCE, CORPORATE AND TRADING SERVICES 2008-2009 598 14th JANUARY 2009 6

Financial statement 2007/08 noted. 6 With reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 14th November 2008 (Print 5, page 509) approving the Financial Statement 2007/08 and referring it to this committee for consideration, there was submitted the said report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising that Audit Scotland had issued a clean certificate for the accounts. After consideration, the committee (1) noted the contents of the report; and (2) congratulated the Executive Director and her staff for the work involved in presenting the financial statement.

2008-2009 DIRECT AND CARE SERVICES 6 21st JANUARY 2009 599

DIRECT AND CARE SERVICES POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 21st January 2009.

Direct and Care Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Present: Catherine McMaster (Chair), Dr Nina Baker, Gilbert Davidson, Jonathan Findlay, Alex Glass, Matthew Kerr, Jean McFadden, Khalil Malik, Tommy Morrison, James Scanlon and David Turner. Apologies: Jennifer Dunn, John Flanagan, Mary Paris, Mohammed Razaq and Jim Todd. Attending: A Wyber (Clerk), F Chambers, Executive Director of Direct and Care Services; and J Shevlin (for the Executive Director of Financial Services).

Direct and Care Services—Developing the Health Agenda—Position noted. 1 With reference to the minutes of 13th August 2008 (Print 3, page 286) agreeing the key areas to be scrutinised and developed as part of the work programme 2008/09, there was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services regarding the progress of developing the Health Agenda. After consideration and having heard a presentation by Mr David Parry, Direct and Care Services, the committee noted the report and thanked Mr Parry for his presentation.

Formation of Direct and Care Services Limited Liability Partnership—Progress noted. 2 With reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 31st October 2008 (Print 5, page 506) approving the Business Plan for the establishment of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) structure for Direct and Care Services and authorising the Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services to complete all necessary actions, as detailed in the Executive Summary of the Business Plan, to achieve the establishment of an LLP structure by 31st March 2009, there was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services, advising (1) that the Shadow Strategic Board at its inaugural meeting on 9th December 2008 had confirmed the appointment of its Executive Management Team which comprised of the Interim Managing Director, the Interim Operations Manager and the Director of Finance; (2) that the Shadow Strategic Board had agreed that the new name for the LLP would be Cordia; (3) of the legal structure and the financial aspects of the LLP; and (4) that the Shadow Strategic Board had approved the Chair, Quorum and Terms of Reference of the Nominations, Appointments and Appeals Committee.

Direct and Care Services—Re-brand project—Presentation noted. 3 The committee heard a presentation by Mr Fergus Chambers, Executive Director of Direct and Care Services regarding Direct and Care Services re-brand project. After consideration, the committee noted (1) the presentation and thanked the Executive Director for his contribution; and (2) noted that the new name for Direct and Care Services would be Cordia once the Limited Liability Partnership was formed on 1st April 2009.

Direct and Care Services—Risk management for 2008/09 noted. 4 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services detailing his department’s performance in managing its risk register for the period from October to December 2008. DIRECT AND CARE SERVICES 2008-2009 600 21st JANUARY 2009 6

Transport and Support Services—Pilot project noted. 5 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services detailing the progress of a pilot project by Direct and Care Services in the East CHCP which involved the escort and transportation of clients from Children and Families Services and Learning Disabilities to various venues.

Direct and Care Services—Race Equality Plan noted. 6 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services regarding his department’s Race Equality Plan which set out timescales, responsibilities and targets or measures.

Direct and Care Services—Contracts awarded noted. 7 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Direct and Care Services regarding contracts below £50,000 which his department had awarded for the period from 20th November 2008 to 2nd January 2009.

Revenue budget 2008/09—Monitoring reports noted. 8 There was submitted and noted for the period from 1st April to 7th November 2008, joint monitoring reports by the Executive Directors of Financial and Direct and Care Services in respect of the revenue budget 2008/09 for Facilities Services and Care and Community Services Trading Operations.

2008-2009 DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION 6 27th JANUARY 2009 601

DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE’S MINUTES. Glasgow, 27th January 2009. Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. Present: Frank Docherty (Chair), Philip Braat, Paul Carey, Stuart Clay, Paul Coleshill, Gilbert Davidson, Iris Gibson, Alex Glass, Jim Mackechnie, Kenny McLean, David Meikle, Andy Muir, George Redmond, George Roberts, James Scanlon, Jim Todd and Alistair Watson. Apology: Anne Marie Millar. Attending: A Castelvecchi (Clerk); S Inch, Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; J Allan (for the Executive Director of Financial Services); and G Lang (for the Chief Executive).

Glasgow Tourism Strategy to 2016—Proposed action plans noted. 1 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the content of the action plans which had been developed to implement the Glasgow Tourism Strategy to 2016. (1) advising that the targets of the Tourism Strategy to 2016 were (a) to deliver a minimum growth of 60% in tourism expenditure; (b) to grow tourism related employment to 40,000 (approximately 9% of the Glasgow employment base); and (c) to increase hotel capacity by 3,000 hotel bedrooms; (2) confirming that to achieve the vision and targets for Glasgow’s tourism industry, 4 key priorities had emerged from the process of research and consultation with stakeholders and industry representatives and 4 actions plans would be developed to focus on (a) the image and brand for Glasgow; (b) skills and service development; (c) place qualities such as the attractiveness of the city environment, the quality of public services within the main tourist areas and the accessibility of Glasgow to the various sectors of the visitor market which Glasgow was competing within; and (d) product development to ensure that Glasgow remained fresh, distinctive, innovative and appealing to its main target market; and (3) concluding that implementation of the action plans would be overseen by the Tourism Development Group and an annual report on progress would be submitted to this committee for consideration.

Glasgow Strategic Major Events Forum, Strategy and business plan to 2016 noted. 2 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the Strategic Major Events Forum Strategy and business plan to 2016, advising that (1) Glasgow was a city with an international profile and a track record for successfully delivering major events; (2) to remain successful as an event city required the cooperation and co-ordination of the activities of all of the main public agencies in the city, private sector businesses and business organisations involved in event related services; (3) the Strategic Major Events Forum (SMEF) which had been established in September 2005 with the objective of maximising the contribution of events to the targets detailed in the Glasgow Tourism Strategy to 2016, had now finalised its strategy and business plan, which tied in with the timescale for the current tourism strategy and action plan; DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION 2008-2009 602 27th JANUARY 2009 6

(4) in terms of event strategy, the major areas of focus would be (a) sport related events; (b) music events; (c) arts and culture; and (d) major events and shows; and (5) the action plan identified the key targets, objectives and actions which would be used by the SMEF partners to implement the strategy over the next 9 months. After consideration and having heard a presentation by Mr Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, the committee (i) thanked Mr Taylor for his presentation; and (ii) noted (A) the Strategic Major Events Forum Strategy and business plan to 2016; and (B) that an annual progress report would be submitted to committee for consideration in due course.

Development and Regeneration Services’ Service Plan 2008/09—Quarterly progress report noted. 3 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding progress achieved in implementing the key actions detailed in the Development and Regeneration Services Service Plan 2008/09 during the third quarter, advising that the service had 135 commitments against which progress was reported quarterly and of those (1) 104 were on target; (2) 4 had been completed during the previous quarter; (3) 17 required potential reconfiguration; and (4) 10 were either obsolete and or had been overtaken by events.

Service Priorities to 2012 noted. 4 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding Development and Regeneration Services’ priorities to 2012 (1) setting out policy development and policy implementation priorities; (2) detailing corporate and statutory requirements and initiatives which would impact on its activities; and (3) confirming that (a) management would retain tight control on programme and project management reporting and continue to pursue service enhancements and associated personnel issues; and (b) all the priorities had been discussed at a staff focus group led by the Executive Director. After consideration, the committee noted (i) the proposed priorities to 2012 as detailed in the report, which would be formalised in the forward work programme; and (ii) that an annual update on the priorities would be prepared within the context of the annual Service Plan and budget statement.

National Planning Framework 2 for Scotland noted. 5 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services highlighting the key points relating to Glasgow within the National Planning Framework 2 (NPF2) for Scotland 2008-2009 DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION 6 27th JANUARY 2009 603

(1) intimating that (a) the first NPF for Scotland, published by the former Scottish Executive in 2004, had analysed the underlying trends in Scotland’s geographical development, the key drivers for change and the challenges faced over the next 20 years; (b) the Planning Etc (Scotland) Act 2006 required the production of a 4 yearly revision of the NPF as a statutory requirement; and (c) the proposed NPF2, which covered the period to 2030 had been published and presented to Parliament in December 2008 and the framework required to be debated by the Scottish Parliament before the end of February 2009; (2) setting out the key aims of NPF2 for Scotland’s spatial development to 2030; (3) highlighting that 4 of the key developments within NPF2 of direct relevance to Glasgow, were (a) the enhancement of Glasgow Airport; (b) the Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme; (c) Commonwealth Games facilities; and (d) West of Scotland strategic rail enhancements; and (4) concluding that as the NPF was not a spending priority it was vital that it was accompanied by an action programme to clearly articulate the programming, timescales and costings for the National Development Framework and other key government programmes as listed in the NPF, in order to promote a robust context for the associated regeneration actions to be brought forward through development plans.

Transport Scotland—Strategic Transport Projects Review noted. 6 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the impact of Transport Scotland’s Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR) and how it affected Glasgow, intimating that (1) the STPR had been published in December 2008 by Transport Scotland after approval by Scottish Ministers and contained Transport Scotland’s recommendations for a package of works to be undertaken over the 10 year period from 2012 to 2022 to deliver on the priorities set out in the Government’s economic strategy, the National Transport Strategy, the National Planning Framework and the Scottish Climate Change Bill; (2) the STPR recommended 29 strategic transportation interventions, 5 of which dealt with the maintenance and safe operations of existing assets, 8 of which were designed to make better use of existing assets, with the remaining 16 comprising targeted infrastructure improvement projects; (3) the retained interventions which directly affected Glasgow were broadly welcomed, particularly the electrification of the Glasgow suburban rail network, however further investigation was required to refine the suggested West of Scotland rail enhancement project; (4) several of the interventions which had been dropped included some which the Council would have supported such as proposals for new rail stations, proposals for a Motherwell (or Hamilton preferred) to Stirling rail service and high speed rail to London; and (5) the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services would progress discussions with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and Transport Scotland to ensure that the Council’s views were taken into account during the detailed development of the STPR infrastructure interventions.

River Clyde waterbus study noted. 7 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the findings of a study into the use of the River Clyde for waterbus and ferry services DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION 2008-2009 604 27th JANUARY 2009 6

(1) intimating that Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) had provided funding of £100,000 to this Council and Argyll and Bute Council to procure a study on the feasibility of providing ferry or waterbus services on the Clyde in the area between Rothesay and Central Glasgow and subsequently MVA Consultancy Ltd had been awarded the ‘River Clyde Water Bus/Ferry Study’ commission;

(2) detailing the core elements of the study brief, the study methodology along with the principal findings of the study; and

(3) confirming that (a) a working group would be established to progress the recommendations of the study and would consist of officers from local authorities having water frontage in the study area with SPT being invited to take the lead role in the working group; and (b) discussions would be initiated with the Scottish Government to investigate the potential for ferry subsidies within the study area and with Clydeport, the Marine and Coastguard Agency and the Queen’s Harbourmaster to progress the operational and regulatory issues that had to be resolved prior to the implementation of ferry and waterbus services on the River Clyde.

Environment Strategy and Action Plan monitoring report noted. 8 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding current progress with the implementation of the Council’s Environment Strategy and Action Plan and detailing new environmental actions and initiatives, intimating that

(1) the Council’s corporate Environment Strategy and Action Plan had been published in November 2006 and contained 13 environmental objectives and 52 detailed actions intended to progress these objectives;

(2) since publication of the Environment Strategy and Action Plan there had been a number of important developments that had brought forward further commitments and environmental targets for the Council, many of which related to the ongoing growing concern about global warming and related climatic changes;

(3) significant progress had been made over the last year of the current 52 actions, 48% had been completed, 32% were on target, 10% had some slippage and 10% had had the target rescheduled;

(4) a number of new initiatives had been introduced which related to the Council’s environmental objectives and which had been developed in response to a range of environmental pressures including those of climate change, sustainable transport requirements, contaminated land and resource efficiency; and (5) it was recognised that climate change was currently the Council’s key environmental driver and a report would be submitted to the next meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Development Working Group detailing current action in this area and the consultation for the Council’s Corporate Climate Change Strategy.

Scheme of Delegated Functions—Quarterly report noted. 9 There was submitted and noted a quarterly report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services detailing those transactions which had been approved in terms of the Scheme of Delegated Functions during the period from October to December 2008.

Monitoring report noted. 10 There was submitted and noted a joint monitoring report by the Executive Directors of Financial and Development and Regeneration Services in respect of the revenue budget for the period from 1st April to 19th December 2008. 2008-2009 DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION 6 27th JANUARY 2009 605

The Credit Crunch; Promoting Development—Report noted. 11 In terms of Standing Order No 4, as a matter of urgency, and with reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 23rd January 2009 (page 645 hereof) approving a package of measures designed to promote new property development in the city in order to mitigate the impact of the financial downturn, there was submitted and noted the relevant report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

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EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 9th December 2008.

Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Present: Patricia Chalmers (Chair), Ruth Black, Philip Braat, Alex Dingwall, Sadie Docherty, Jennifer Dunn, Iris Gibson, Patricia Gibson, Alex Glass, Matthew Kerr, Gerald Leonard, David McDonald, John McKenzie, Euan McLeod, Catherine McMaster, David Meikle, Anne Marie Millar, Mary Paris and Mohammed Razaq. Apologies: Phil Greene and the Rev David Keddie. Attending: K McGuinness (Clerk); M Doran, Executive Director of Education and Social Work; M McKenna, Service Director of Education; D Crawford, Service Director of Social Work; C Christie (for the Executive Director of Financial Services); and D Mackay (for the Chief Executive).

Community Health and Care Partnership minutes noted. 1 There were submitted and noted the minutes of the (1) West Community Health and Care Partnership of 19th August and 21st October 2008; (2) South East Community Health and Care Partnership of 23rd September 2008; and (3) North Community Health and Care Partnership of 21st October 2008.

Monitoring reports noted. 2 There were submitted and noted for the period from 1st April to 24th October 2008 joint monitoring reports by the Executive Directors of Financial and Education and Social Work Services on the 2008/09 revenue budgets for Education and Social Work.

Review of Additional Support Needs in Glasgow—Position noted. 3 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work regarding proposals for the reform and improvement of Additional Support for Learning (ASL) services, advising (1) that many children with additional support needs and their families were receiving high quality services as could be evidenced in expressed support from parents, in HMIE reports and in internal quality audits, however, the quality of service should be consistently high and there was always room for improvement; (2) of progress made in meeting the additional support needs of children and their families in Glasgow; (3) that an ASL Multi-Agency Resources Group had been established, which was co-chaired by the Service Directors of Education and Social Work, with the aim of improving the way in which the needs of the most vulnerable young people in Glasgow were assessed and met and was developing an option appraisal model to redirect the very high costs of out of authority placements towards investing in local services and provision, thus enhancing the Council’s own capacity to meet needs in Glasgow; (4) that the following areas remained outstanding and now required to be reviewed:— (a) accommodation; (b) staffing; and (c) school transport; (5) of proposals for taking these reviews forward; and (6) that the reviews would be phased over a 3 year period and would involve informal and statutory consultation with all stakeholders, regular update reports being submitted to this committee and specific proposals being submitted to the Executive Committee as required. 2008-2009 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 6 9th DECEMBER 2008 607

Curriculum for Excellence—Position noted—Instruction to Executive Director of Education and Social Work. 4 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work regarding proposals for implementing A Curriculum for Excellence, advising (1) of the aims and principles of A Curriculum for Excellence, which was published in November 2004 by a Curriculum Review Group established by Ministers following a national debate on education; (2) that Glasgow had held conferences on A Curriculum for Excellence in June 2007 and February 2008, which had aimed to build a shared understanding of the values, principles and purposes of A Curriculum for Excellence and to build capacity for change through reflection and dialogue and through sharing ideas, expertise and experience; (3) that in May 2008, Education Services had produced a position paper on A Curriculum for Excellence, which was appended to the report, that aimed to describe where A Curriculum for Excellence sat within current developments, built on the views gathered from all sectors and summarised the approach to support the implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence in all of the Council’s educational establishments; and (4) of the next steps for taking forward the implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence. After consideration, the committee (a) noted the terms of the report; and (b) instructed the Executive Director of Education and Social Work to submit updates on a 6 monthly basis.

Follow through of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education inspections 2007/08 noted— Instruction to Executive Director of Education and Social Work. 5 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work on the results of the follow through reports of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) in 2007/08 (1) advising that 32 follow through inspections were published in 2007/08, 19 of which were published by Education Services and 13 by HMIE, with a further 3 schools having received letters from HMIE following a 1 day visit as they were about to close at the time the follow through inspection was due to be published, the schools involved being contained in the appendix to the report; (2) summarising the results of the follow through inspections and the main points for action; and (3) confirming that for 2008/09 HMIE had changed its approaches to follow through in that there would no longer be interim follow through inspections and, where necessary, HMIE would return to the school after 1 year but might then disengage if it was confident that the school was making sufficient progress. After consideration, the committee (a) noted the terms of the report; and (b) instructed the Executive Director of Education and Social Work to submit reports on a 6 monthly basis on schools which had been inspected.

Racial harassment statistics for educational establishments for January 2007 to June 2008 noted—Instruction to Executive Director of Education and Social Work. 6 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work providing statistical information on racist incidents in educational establishments for the period from January 2007 to June 2008, together with comparative statistics for the previous 5 years. After consideration, the committee (1) noted the terms of the report; and (2) instructed the Executive Director of Education and Social Work to submit to future meetings a composite statistical report on all discriminatory behaviours in educational establishments. EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 2008-2009 608 3rd FEBRUARY 2009 6

Operation of Homelessness Duty Protocol 2007/08 noted. 7 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work on the operation of the Homelessness Duty Protocol for 2007/08, advising (1) that the Council had a statutory duty to provide a homelessness service to anyone who was homeless in the city, which was provided through a Homelessness Partnership and delivered a range of services to support the needs of homeless and potentially homeless households; (2) of the operation of the Homelessness Duty Protocol with Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) and other registered social landlords in the city in the context of delivering a homelessness service during 2007/08; (3) of the number of permanent lets to homeless households provided through these protocols from 2003/04 to 2007/08; (4) that to enable the Council to meet its statutory duty to homeless households and reduce the length of time households experiencing homelessness stayed in temporary accommodation, an increase in the number of permanent tenancies had to be achieved; and (5) of action that was being taken to increase the number of permanent lets. After consideration, the committee (a) noted the terms of the report; and (b) agreed to receive a presentation on Glasgow Housing Association’s tenancy sustainment strategy at a future meeting.

Social Work Services’ quarterly performance report noted—Instruction to Executive Director of Education and Social Work. 8 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work providing an update on the performance of Social Work Services for the second quarter of 2008/09 in relation to the priorities set out in the Service Plan. After consideration, the committee (1) noted the terms of the report; and (2) instructed the Executive Director of Education and Social Work to provide an explanation in future reports where any performance indicator target had been missed by more than 10% over 2 successive quarters.

Glasgow, 3rd February 2009.

Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Present: Patricia Chalmers (Chair), Ruth Black, Philip Braat, Alex Dingwall, Sadie Docherty, Jennifer Dunn, Iris Gibson, Patricia Gibson, Alex Glass, Phil Greene, David McDonald, John McKenzie, Euan McLeod, Anne Marie Millar, Mary Paris and Mohammed Razaq and the Rev David Keddie. Also present: Elaine McDougall. Apologies: Matthew Kerr, Gerald Leonard and Catherine McMaster. Attending: K McGuinness (Clerk); M Doran, Executive Director of Children and Families; M McKenna, Service Director of Education; D Crawford, Executive Director of Social Care Services; D Black (for the Executive Director of Financial Services); and I Campsie (for the Chief Executive). 2008-2009 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 6 3rd FEBRUARY 2009 609

Community Health and Care Partnership minutes noted. 1 There were submitted and noted the minutes of the (1) West Community Health and Care Partnership of 21st October 2008; (2) South West Community Health and Care Partnership of 21st October 2008; (3) East Community Health and Care Partnership of 24th November 2008, the committee having noted a presentation by M Feinmann, Director of East Community Health and Care Partnership, on the provision of aids and adaptations relative to paragraph 6 of the minutes; and (4) South East Community Health and Care Partnership of 25th November 2008.

Monitoring reports noted. 2 There were submitted and noted for the period from 1st April to 19th December 2008 joint monitoring reports by the Executive Directors of Financial Services, Children and Families and Social Care Services on the 2008/09 revenue budgets for Education and Social Work.

Draft Secondary Education Strategy 2009-14 noted—Instruction to Executive Director of Children and Families. 3 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Children and Families regarding the draft strategy “Working Towards Our Secondary Education Strategy: 2009-14” (1) advising that the draft strategy, which was appended to the report, (a) built on the good practice in the city, especially the lessons learned from the Schools of Ambition and the Glasgow Hunter Schools, and had been developed with Secondary Head Teachers and their Management Teams; and (b) set out an ambitious and challenging learning programme for Glasgow’s young people, encouraged creativity and innovation in the city’s schools and maximised partnership working with other learning providers in the city; (2) summarising the terms of the draft strategy; and (3) confirming that the draft strategy supported the implementation of the Standards in Scotland’s Schools Act 2000, the Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004 and national policy drivers, such as Curriculum for Excellence. After consideration, the committee (i) noted the terms of the draft strategy; and (ii) instructed the Executive Director of Children and Families to submit the revised draft strategy for further consideration following wider consultation with stakeholders.

Implementation of Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004—Revised draft policy ‘Every Child Is Included’ noted—Instruction to Executive Director of Children and Families. 4 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Children and Families regarding a proposed revised policy “Every Child Is Included” for the implementation of the Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004 to meet the additional support needs of children in Glasgow (1) advising (a) that the revised draft policy ‘ Every Child Is Included’, which was appended to the report, was the fulfilment of the commitment to review the original policy introducing the implementation of the Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004; (b) that the revised policy also took into account the need for a policy on inclusion which embraced the above Act as well as the wider additional support needs of children and young people in Glasgow in partnership with all services to children and families in the city; and EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 2008-2009 610 3rd FEBRUARY 2009 6

(c) of the arrangements to build the capacity of Council staff to meet the additional support needs of children and young people through the continuing professional development programme and through improved partnership working across all services to children and families in the city; and (2) summarising the terms of the draft revised policy. After consideration, the committee (i) noted the terms of the draft revised policy ‘Every Child Is Included’; and (ii) instructed the Executive Director of Children and Families to submit the draft policy for further consideration following wider consultation with stakeholders.

Implementation of Looked After Children Policy noted. 5 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Children and Families regarding the implementation of the Looked After Children Policy, advising (1) that the Council had responsibilities towards children and young people who were, or had been, looked after in terms of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995; (2) that a Looked After Children Policy, a copy of which was appended to the report, (a) had been developed on a partnership basis through the Child and Family Services Plan planning structure, specifically the Looked After Children Core Group and had been considered by the Champions Board and the Children’s Services Executive Group; (b) set out the overview of the Council’s position with regard to looked after children and young people and had been prepared in order to make clear the responsibilities of the Council, including its employees and its service planning and delivery partners, towards children and young people who were, or had been, looked after and also to ensure that such children and young people’s rights in this regard were promoted and effected; and (c) complemented and supported the Corporate Parenting Policy through articulation of service commitments to meet the education, care and health needs of looked after children and young people and those leaving, or who had left care; and (3) of the action plan to support the implementation of the policy.

School attendance and absence in session 2007/08 and exclusions in Glasgow for first term of 2008/09 noted. 6 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Children and Families providing statistical information on the attendance of pupils in Glasgow’s primary, secondary and special schools in session 2007/08 compared to previous sessions and on exclusions for the first term of session 2008/09.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education inspections 2008/09—Position noted. 7 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Children and Families regarding the outcome of inspections by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) during the period from August to December 2008, advising (1) that in August 2008, HMIE introduced a new model for inspection which focused on a core set of quality indicators which were linked to the Single Outcome Agreement, these being improvements in performance, meeting learning needs and learners’ experiences, in addition to which the quality of the curriculum and improvement through self evaluation was evaluated in almost all inspections; and (2) that during the period from August to December 2008 HMIE Inspectors published 12 inspections of early years’ centres, 11 inspections of primary schools, 1 inspection of a secondary school and 5 inspections of Additional Support for Learning schools or units in Glasgow; (3) of the quality indicators for each school or centre and the overall evaluations; and (4) of the actions being taken by Education Services to bring about further improvement. 2008-2009 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 6 3rd FEBRUARY 2009 611

Care Commission Reports on Children’s Residential Units noted—Instruction to Executive Director of Social Care Services. 8 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding the outcome of Care Commission Inspections activity in relation to Children’s Residential Units (1) advising (a) that the Care Commission inspected against both the regulations outlined in the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 and the National Care Standards; and (b) of inspection activity in relation to 17 Children’s Residential Units for the period from September 2007 to August 2008; (2) summarising the findings of these inspections; and (3) confirming that Action Plans for all Units were in place and recommendations had been completed for all but one set of recommendations. After consideration, the committee (i) noted (A) the terms of the report; (B) the recurring themes arising from the inspections; (C) the arrangements in place to manage and monitor delivery of each Unit’s Action Plan; and (D) the progress achieved to date in respect of the vast majority of the recommendations contained within the inspection reports and the work underway to conclude the remaining recommendations; and (ii) instructed the Executive Director of Social Care Services to submit a follow up report advising of progress in response to identified actions.

Reconfiguration of Children’s Residential Services—Update noted. 9 With reference to the minutes of the Executive Committee of 24th November 2006 (Print 5, page 689) when a plan to reconfigure children’s residential services and for the investment of resources in community-based services for children, young people and their families had been approved, there was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding progress on the reconfiguration programme and of the external factors impacting on the delivery of this change agenda within the parameters of the original plan, advising of (1) the background to the reconfiguration programme; (2) the external factors that had emerged over the past 2 years that had directly impacted on the Children and Families Service and which had delayed the full implementation of the reconfiguration agenda, including (a) an increase in the number of young people requiring to become looked after and accommodated; (b) an increase in the levels of assessed need and risk in relation to young people becoming looked after and accommodated; (c) the Workforce Pay and Benefits settlement following industrial action having incurred significantly higher costs than anticipated; and (d) the impact of the credit crunch which had exacerbated the financial position in that it was anticipated that projected capital receipts from sales would be significantly reduced, therefore, limiting Social Work Services’ ability to finance new-build projects; (3) the proposed management action to update and re-phase the implementation of the original programme to address the ongoing service pressures; and (4) the increase of the Council’s direct children’s provision by 20 places through the re-opening of Hollowglen Children’s Unit and by progressing the development of additional Units. EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 2008-2009 612 3rd FEBRUARY 2009 6

Secure accommodation—Financial implications and remand placements for children noted. 10 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding the financial implications to the Council of the cost of children remanded into secure accommodation placements, advising (1) that Glasgow, as the largest authority in Scotland with the highest percentage of vulnerable children and young people and the greatest number of post codes affected by deprivation, was also the biggest user of secure care; (2) that the current expenditure on expensive resources, which did not provide improved outcomes for children, and the high level of expenditure on remand costs significantly limited the ability of Social Work Services to redress the current imbalance of residential to community-based resources; (3) that children were admitted to secure accommodation (a) through the agreement and authorisation of the Chief Social Work Officer, or his delegated representative; (b) as a consequence of a decision by a Children’s Hearing; or (c) directly from court through the decision of Sheriff to remand a young person; (4) that the Council had no control over the routes into secure accommodation referred to at 3 (b) and (c) above and consequently no control of the total numbers of children and young people placed in secure accommodation, nor control of the costs incurred; (5) of the financial implications in respect of remand placements; and (6) that the costs to the Council of children remanded into secure care had increased over the last 4 years, both due to the numbers of young people and the cost per child per week’s placement having increased.

Glasgow Secondary Schools Project monitoring—Consideration continued. 11 The committee agreed to continue consideration to the next meeting of a report by the Executive Director of Children and Families regarding performance monitoring of the Glasgow Secondary Schools Project.

Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements—Annual Report noted. 12 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services advising of the publication of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Annual Report, which was appended to the report, highlighting the main issues for Glasgow and the successful implementation of MAPPA arrangements within Glasgow.

Community Service—Position noted. 13 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding the proposed service reform proposal for Community Service and on the impact of the current industrial action, advising (1) that a service reform proposal for Community Service had been drawn up in October 2008 with the objectives to improve service quality and to take staff out of detriment; (2) that following the Workforce Pay and Benefits Review, 21 Community Service Supervisors and 4 Community Service Assistants were left in detriment and the reform proposals allowed a regrading which took the 4 Assistants and 14 of the 21 Supervisors out of detriment; (3) that Community Service Assistants had accepted the reform proposals, however, Community Service Supervisors had rejected the proposals and had taken indefinite strike action as from 6th January 2009; (4) of the overall impact of the industrial dispute; and (5) that, notwithstanding the current industrial action, the work underpinning the current service reform proposals had clearly identified areas for improvement and the following action had been taken:— 2008-2009 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK 6 3rd FEBRUARY 2009 613

(a) discussions were ongoing with a number of agencies with a view to developing the number and availability of placements; (b) work continued both internally and nationally with a view to meeting the Government’s agenda for “immediacy and speed”; and (c) development of policy to deal with issues of non-compliance by clients.

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LAND AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 4th February 2009.

Land and Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Present: Euan McLeod (Chair), Danny Alderslowe, Philip Braat, Margot Clark, Gilbert Davidson, Alex Glass, Ellen Hurcombe, David McDonald, Jim Mackechnie, Andy Muir, George Roberts, Allan Stewart, Alison Thewliss, and David Turner. Apologies: Gerald Leonard and Jim Todd. Attending: C Birrell (Clerk); R Booth, Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services; C MacKenzie (for the Chief Executive); and D Black (for the Executive Director of Financial Services).

Presentation by Green Network Partnership noted. 1 The committee heard and noted a presentation by Max Hislop, Programme Manager, Green Network Partnership.

Work Programme—Waste Management Strategy—Reference to Executive Committee. 2 With reference to the minutes of Executive Committee of 27th June 2008 (Print 3, page 314) approving the current Waste Management Strategy together with the preparation of an Outline Business Case (OBC) for the development of a sustainable long-term strategy for the management of waste within the city, there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services advising (1) of the progress made towards increasing levels of recycling within the city; (2) that the main findings of the OBC had now been completed; (3) of proposals for the introduction of Mechanical Heat Treatment technology (Autoclave) which would provide a sustainable strategy that would complement current recycling practices, further increase recycling performance and reduce reliance on landfill; and (4) that the preferred option was to deliver the Autoclave Technology through a Joint Venture with a private sector partner. After consideration, the committee (a) supported the Waste Management Strategy as detailed in the report; and (b) referred the report to the Executive Committee for approval.

Work Programme—Winter Maintenance Plan noted. 3 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services regarding the Winter Maintenance Plan (1) advising that (a) the Council had a statutory obligation under Section 34 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to take such steps as it considered reasonable, to prevent snow and ice endangering the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles over public roads; and (b) special arrangements were made every year to ensure the availability of sufficient specialist plant and vehicles, trained operators and supervisors and a significant investment had been made with the introduction of Global Positioning Satellite technology in all the Council’s gritting fleet, which had improved the level of service provided in terms of accuracy, health and safety and monitoring and recording resulting in a more cost effective service; and 2008-2009 LAND AND ENVIRONMENT 6 4th FEBRUARY 2009 615

(2) detailing (a) treatment priorities in relation to carriageways, public roads, footways, cycle routes and secondary carriageways and footways; and (b) the decision making process with regards to the carrying out of salting operations.

Work Programme—M74 Completion Project—Progress noted. 4 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services regarding the M74 Completion Project, advising (1) of the progress made during the period up to December 2008 in relation to construction, finance, public relations, land, employability and community benefits; (2) that the project partners were committed to working together to maximise the benefits of this major investment, to bring economic development to the area, and to endeavour to ensure that the local communities could benefit from the jobs and business opportunities that would be created in the longer term and also during construction of the motorway; and (3) that a charter was being drawn up between Interlink M74 JV, the construction contractor, and the M74 Employability Partnership, which comprised the economic regeneration arms of the Council partners and Glasgow East Regeneration Agency, that would set out how Interlink M74 JV and the M74 Employability Partnership would work together to deliver employment, training and business development opportunities for the local communities.

Young Drivers (17 to 25)—Driving Standards Agency consultation noted—Reference to Road Safety Sub-group. 5 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services regarding young drivers (17 to 25), advising (1) that the Road Safety Sub-Group had raised the issue of young drivers and the dangers of them using high performance cars and it was agreed that the issue would be investigated further by Strathclyde Police and Traffic Officers from Land and Environmental Services; (2) that further investigation showed that every day in Scotland an average of 16 drivers aged between 17- 25 years were involved in a road accident resulting in 1 young person being killed every week and 17 seriously injured and although Glasgow had a lower percentage of young drivers involved in all accidents compared to the national average, there was still a popular belief that young drivers were dangerous and that young people wilfully drive in an unsafe manner; (3) the right response to the safety of young and other newly-qualified drivers had been debated for some years with 3 main choices emerging:— (a) additional regulation of the way people learn to drive, by making them take a certain number of lessons, making them learn for a fixed period or by changing the age at which they are allowed to get a provisional or full licence; (b) various restrictions on some or all newly-qualified drivers, for example by preventing them from driving at night or carrying passengers; and (c) fundamental reform of driver training and testing underpinned by modernised standards; (4) that a recent consultation document published by the Driving Standards Agency considered various other options as detailed in the report; and (5) road safety education combined with significant changes to the driver learning process was now seen as the most suitable long-term method to reduce driver casualties and Glasgow had been the first authority in Scotland to introduce a substantial driver education package through the Schools of Ambition Project and following this the Scottish Qualifications Authority had decided to introduce a new qualification in Road Craft. LAND AND ENVIRONMENT 2008-2009 616 4th FEBRUARY 2009 6

After consideration, the committee (1) noted that the comments and suggestions made by members would be included in a response to the consultation document by the Driving Standards Agency; and (2) referred the matter to the Road Safety Sub-Group for further consideration.

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007— Implications noted. 6 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services regarding the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007, advising that (1) Part 3 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and the associated regulations required that houses put on the market after 1st December 2008 must be accompanied by documents that make up a Home Report and sellers and agents who did not posses the relevant documents when a house was put on the market, failed to provide copies to potential purchasers on request, or failed to ensure that the documents were authentic, would be in breach of legislation and might be served with a penalty charge notice (PCN); (2) requirements introduced by the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 meant that all persons who engaged in estate agency work in relation to residential properties in the UK must join a redress scheme and Estate Agents who failed to join the approved scheme would be subject to a PCN; (3) any person issued with a PCN either under Part 3 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 or under the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 might seek a review of it and therefore it might be necessary to convene a review panel; (4) no new resources were being made available for enforcement purposes and this would be the first legislation containing sanctions in the form of PCNs for which Trading Standards had responsibility and would require the enforcement policy and other work procedures to be reviewed and amended where necessary; and (5) a review panel in relation to PCNs under both these Acts would comprise 3 Council officials, one of whom would be from Legal Services, with the other members coming from outside Land and Environmental Services, utilising a similar panel formation to that used in relation to the smoking ban legislation. After consideration, the committee noted (a) the commencement of this legislation, drafted to further protect the interests of consumers when buying and selling property; and (b) the setting up of a panel to consider applications to review PCNs issued under those Acts.

Glasgow Biodiversity Action Plan—Monitoring 2007/08 noted. 7 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services advising of the production of the sixth annual Glasgow Biodiversity Action Plan Monitoring report covering the period from April 2007 to March 2008. After consideration, the committee noted (1) that the Biodiversity Action Plan report would be published in summary, as per previous biodiversity documents, and would be made available to view on the Council, website; and (2) that the Executive Director intended to continue to report progress on implementing the Biodiversity Action Plan on an annual basis.

Clean Glasgow Campaign—Progress noted. 8 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services regarding the Clean Glasgow Campaign, advising of the work which had been undertaken during November and December 2008. 2008-2009 LAND AND ENVIRONMENT 6 4th FEBRUARY 2009 617

Operation and monitoring of Traffic Regulation Condition noted. 9 With reference to the minutes of 30th April 2008 (Print 1, page 64) noting an update on the operation and monitoring of the Traffic Regulation Condition (TRC) in the city centre, there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services advising that (1) the latest exercise commenced on 10th March 2008 with the results against the most frequent offenders being formally submitted to the Traffic Commissioner, following which the Commissioner had requested a Public Inquiry Statement from this Council; (2) the department also formally submitted to the Commissioner 3 monthly summaries listing the instances of non compliance for all operators for the period from March to May and July to August 2008, following which the Commissioner requested the submission of an addendum to the original Public Inquiry Statement; (3) based on the information supplied, the Traffic Commissioner organised a Public Inquiry about the operator S & A Coaches Ltd on 17th November 2008; (4) as a result of the public enquiry, S & A Coaches (a) had the number of authorised vehicles it was licensed to operate reduced from 19 to 14; (b) had a condition put on its licence that it was only permitted to operate 1 local registered service within the Glasgow TRC area; and (c) was fined £7,600; and (5) the Commissioner also stated that any further adverse reports in relation to this operator would result in a further Public Inquiry when, subject to the evidence and submissions, it might be that the only regulatory option she would have open to her to serve the purposes of the TRC was to make an order, the effect of which would be to ban the operation from Glasgow city centre. After consideration, the committee noted (i) the actions taken by the Traffic Commissioner; and (ii) that regular monitoring reports on the TRC would be submitted to this committee.

Approved Traffic Regulation Order noted. 10 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services advising that he had, in consultation with the Executive Member for Land and Environment, approved the Glasgow City Council (Yetholm Street) (Amendment) Order, in terms of the Scheme of Delegated Functions.

Revenue budget 2008/09—Monitoring reports noted. 11 There were submitted and noted joint monitoring reports by the Executive Directors of Financial and Land and Environmental Services on the revenue budget 2008/09 for Land and Environmental Services and Land and Environmental Services Managed Services for the period from 1st April to 19th December 2008.

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AUDIT AND ETHICS COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 5th February 2009.

Audit and Ethics Committee.

Present: Allison Hunter (Chair), Aileen Colleran, Kenneth Elder, Alex Glass and Kieran Wild. Apologies: James Dornan, Tom McKeown and George Ryan. Attending: K McGuinness (Clerk); I Scott, Assistant Solicitor to the Council; D Winton and J Mooney (for Head of Audit and Inspection); C Edgar (for the Chief Executive); B Howarth, Audit Scotland; and J Boyle, Access LLP.

Scrutiny of arms-length companies—Risk Register presentation by Access LLP noted. 1 The committee noted a presentation by J Boyle, Access LLP, which included details of the governance arrangements and the following top 5 risks of that arms-length company:— (1) if the business continuity plan was not fully developed; (2) if sensitive information was lost on an unencrypted mobile device by an Access employee; (3) if this Council did not identify a 2nd data centre; (4) if ALEOs/Affiliates compromise systems or networks; and (5) if a 3rd party expenditure baseline was not agreed with this Council.

Audit Scotland’s Annual Audit Plan 2008/09 approved. 2 There was submitted Audit Scotland’s Annual Audit Plan 2008/09. After consideration and having heard B Howarth, Audit Scotland, in response to members’ questions, the committee approved Audit Scotland’s Annual Audit Plan 2008/09.

Amendments to Internal Audit Audit Plan 2008/09 approved. 3 With reference to the minutes of 20th March 2008 (Print 6, page 802) when the Internal Audit Audit Plan 2008/09 had been approved, there was submitted a report by the Head of Audit and Inspection reviewing the Audit Plan, advising of (1) progress to date on the Audit Plan; and (2) proposed amendments to the Audit Plan as detailed in the appendix to the report. After consideration, the committee approved the amendments to the Internal Audit Audit Plan 2008/09 as submitted.

Internal Audit performance noted. 4 There was submitted and noted a report by the Head of Audit and Inspection regarding the performance of Internal Audit for the period from October to December 2008.

Internal Audit reports noted—Instruction to Head of Audit and Inspection. 5 There were submitted reports by the Head of Audit and Inspection advising of the outcome of various audits. After consideration, the committee (1) noted the outcome of the following audits:— 2008-2009 AUDIT AND ETHICS 6 5th FEBRUARY 2009 619

(a) Community Health and Care Partnerships—Financial Planning and Budgetary Control; (b) Education and Social Work Services—Education—Security of Primary Schools’ Internet Access; (c) Financial Services—Benefits—Performance Standards Customer Service; (d) Financial Services—Council Tax—Suspension and Cancellation of Arrears follow up action; (e) Financial Services—Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates—Adherence to Selected Council Policies; (f) Land and Environmental Services—Review of Budgetary Control and Monitoring; and (g) Land and Environmental Services—Review of Corporate Governance; and (2) instructed the Head of Audit and Inspection to submit further reports in due course with an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the various audits.

Follow-up audits noted. 6 There was submitted and noted a report by the Head of Audit and Inspection advising of the outcome of the follow-up audits that had been carried out for the following systems:— (1) Financial Services—Governance of Strathclyde Pension Fund; and (2) Direct and Care Services—Review of Corporate Governance Arrangements.

Whistleblowing 2008/09—Position noted. 7 There was submitted and noted a report by the Head of Audit and Inspection regarding whistleblowing cases for the period from 1st April to 31st December 2008, advising of (1) the number and range of whistleblowing cases raised; (2) the subsequent enquiries which had been undertaken; and (3) the outcome of the completed enquiries to date.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.

Glasgow, 12th December 2008.

Executive Committee.

Present: Steven Purcell (Chair), Shaukat Butt, James Coleman, Aileen Colleran, Stephen Curran, James Dornan, Stephen Dornan, Archie Graham, Graeme Hendry, Allison Hunter, Billy McAllister, Elaine McDougall, Dr Christopher Mason, Irfan Rabbani, George Ryan, Ruth Simpson, Grant Thoms and Martha Wardrop. Apologies: Tom McKeown, Hanzala Malik, Gordon Matheson and the Rev Graham Cartlidge. Attending: N Lyttle (Clerk); G Black, Chief Executive; I Drummond, Solicitor to the Council; L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; F Chambers, Executive Director of Direct and Care Services; M Doran, Executive Director of Education and Social Work; R Booth, Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services; M McKenna, Service Director of Education; D Crawford, Service Director of Social Work; and J Cunningham, Assistant Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Integration of children and family services—Revised arrangements approved. 1 In terms of Standing Orders Nos 4 and 6, as a matter of urgency, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding the integration of children and family services within the Council, advising

(1) that a review of children and family services had been carried out that involved discussions with Executive Directors of all services and the Chief Executives/Managing Directors of the ALEOs/Trusts and which had assessed the current structures, where individual services and ALEOs/Trusts connected into children and family services and which areas were in need of improvement;

(2) of the 5 key findings of the review which included a number of priority areas to improve support for children and family services across the Council;

(3) that the review had looked at the current arrangements and had assessed the status quo and 2 further options for the integration of children and family services; and

(4) that under the preferred option, it was proposed that the current responsibilities for Education and Social Work Services be revised as follows:—

(a) the Executive Director of Education and Social Work would have lead responsibility for integrating services to children and families and the post would be renamed Executive Director of Children and Families and the post-holder would have strategic and operational responsibility for Education Services, supported by the Service Director of Education;

(b) the Chief Executive would provide direct support to the Executive Director of Children and Families in taking forward the integration agenda; and

(c) the Service Director of Social Work would have strategic and operational responsibility for the care of children and adults and the post would be renamed Executive Director of Social Care Services and the post-holder would report directly to the Chief Executive and would have a role in ensuring that children and family services within the department were clearly connected into the overall approach to the integration of children’s services led by the Executive Director of Children and Families. After consideration, the committee approved (i) the key findings of the review of children and family services as detailed in the report; and (ii) the preferred option for improved arrangements within Education and Social Work as detailed in the report. 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 12th DECEMBER 2008 621

Secondary Schools—Presumption that S1 pupils stay within school grounds at lunch- time—Pilot approved 2 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work regarding the piloting of a presumption that young people in S1 stay within school grounds at lunch-time in 8 secondary schools across the city, advising (1) that Scottish Government statistics had shown that only 32% of young people in secondary schools in Glasgow ate school lunches compared to around 65% of primary children who ate school lunches; (2) that it was proposed that from August 2009, as a pilot there would be a presumption that S1 pupils would stay within school grounds at lunch-time in the 8 secondary schools as detailed in the report and that these pupils would be required to bring their own lunch, purchase lunch from the Fuel Zone or in relevant cases, return home for lunch; (3) of the benefits of the lunch-time in school policy; and (4) that the introduction of this pilot measure would increase the take-up of free school meals and purchased school lunches and halt the decline from the Single Outcome Agreement baseline of 50% for the take up of school meals in secondary schools. After consideration, the committee (a) noted the benefits of adopting this measure; and (b) agreed to piloting a presumption that young people in S1 stay within school grounds at lunch-time in selected schools across Glasgow.

Development of pre-12 education—Phase 4B—Tinto Primary School (Ward 2)—Acceptance of tender approved—Declaration of interest. 3 With reference to the minutes of 8th December 2006 (Print 5, page 698) approving the appointment of Anderson Bell Christie Architects as the Lead Consultant Service for contract 2 of Phase 4 of the development of pre-12 education services, which comprised of the procurement of 5 schools, including Tinto Primary School (Ward 2), there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Education and Social Work regarding the current status of Phase 4B of the pre-12 education strategy and the tender process for the new Tinto Primary School, advising that (1) a tender for the new Tinto Primary School had been submitted by City Building (Glasgow) LLP (CBG) in the sum of £15,225,483.80 and after detailed submissions, clarifications and extensive negotiations, an adjusted tender of £14,505,607.94 had been agreed with CBG; (2) the original budget for the works was £8.543m, exclusive of fees but taking into account inflation, abnormal costs associated with site assembly and the challenging design solution required to complement the topography of the site the project cost was £14.311m, exclusive of fees; and (3) Development and Regeneration Services had devised a set of criteria to determine whether the tender from CBG represented Best Value to the Council and the evaluation had confirmed that Best Value had been achieved with the tender from CBG being comparable to any price that would have been secured under a competitive tendering process. After consideration, the committee (a) approved acceptance of the final agreed tender by City Building (Glasgow) LLP in the sum of £14,505,607.94 for the construction of the new Tinto Primary School and Early Years Centre; and (b) noted (i) the current status of Phase 4B of the pre-12 strategy; (ii) the Council’s ongoing commitment to complete Phase 4B of the pre-12 strategy; and (iii) that the total cost of the project was £15,913,307.94, inclusive of fees and investigative works. In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillor Colleran declared an interest in this item of business and left the room during its consideration. EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 622 12th DECEMBER 2008 6

Vacation of Chair. 4 At this point in the meeting, Councillor Purcell vacated the chair, which was taken by Councillor Coleman for the remaining items of business.

Budget monitoring report noted. 5 Councillor Curran, City Treasurer, presented a report on the Council’s financial position for the period from 1st April to 24th October 2008. After consideration, the committee noted the report.

Joint Economic Strategy 2006-16 action plan approved—Dissent. 6 With reference to the minutes of 13th October 2006 (Print 4, page 577) approving Glasgow’s New Draft Economic Strategy 2006-15 and agreeing that the priority themes proposed in the draft strategy provided an appropriate foundation for the development of specific action plans for the period 2006-09, Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report advising that (1) the draft action plan had been prepared in consultation with public and private sector agencies and considered in detail by the Glasgow Local Economic Forum but the review of the Scottish Enterprise network and the revised division of responsibility between the Council and Scottish Enterprise for national/local regeneration had delayed the finalisation of the action plan, however agreements had now been reached between all parties and the outcome of these negotiations was now included in the action programmes as detailed in the report; (2) one of the main outcomes of the review of the Enterprise Networks had been a refocusing of its activities away from local regeneration towards regional/national priority projects but the transfer of responsibility had not been accompanied by the transfer of staff, financial resources or land/property assets beyond Scottish Enterprise’s strict legal commitments and the delivering of the action plan would require a re-prioritisation of workload within Development and Regeneration Services to ensure that projects which had the greatest contribution to secure “step change” in the economic performance of the city were adequately addressed; and (3) the completion of the action plan had been undertaken during a time of considerable uncertainty created by the “credit crunch” and it was clear that the United Kingdom was either close to or in recession and as the impact would be more serious and more prolonged than originally envisaged, it would be necessary to monitor the economic situation closely over the next year and amend/adapt the action plan as necessary to deal with economic circumstances as they changed. After consideration, Councillor Wardrop dissenting, the committee (a) approved the content of the Joint Economic Strategy 2006-16 action plan; and (b) noted that (i) the action plan would be subject to amendment to ensure that it remained relevant to the prevailing economic conditions in the city; (ii) a report on the arrangements for implementing the action plan would be prepared for consideration by the Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee; and (iii)an annual implementation report would be prepared for consideration by the Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee in October/November of each year.

Surplus property demolition fund 2008/09 and 2009/10 approved. 7 Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding a proposed surplus property demolition fund for 2008/09 and 2009/10, advising that (1) there were currently 120 Council properties, excluding vacant sites, which had been declared surplus to operational requirements and required to be effectively managed pending disposal; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 12th DECEMBER 2008 623

(2) a large number of these surplus properties had experienced problems of vandalism and fire raising and the cost of securing measures necessary to control this were impacting on revenue budgets through the mounting costs of inspecting, securing and insuring surplus property; and (3) Development and Regeneration Services had identified a shortlist of priority demolitions against currently closed facilities and it was suggested that a budget of £1m was necessary to more effectively manage the surplus property holding in 2008/09 into 2009/10. After consideration, the committee (a) approved a budget of £1m for the programme of priority demolition for 2008/09 and 2009/10 as detailed in the report; and (b) noted that (i) it was anticipated that demolition costs would be financed by increased site values following site demolition and clearance; and (ii) the demolition programme would secure revenue savings through reduced security, property inspection and insurance costs.

Implementation of Forth and Clyde Canal Local Development Strategy—Maryhill Locks and Speirs Locks masterplans approved. 8 Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding masterplans for Maryhill Locks and Speirs Locks, advising that (1) the Forth and Clyde Canal Local Development Strategy had required masterplans to be prepared for key regeneration opportunities within the Canal Corridor and the Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership had commissioned masterplanning exercises for Maryhill Locks and Speirs Locks; (2) the 2 masterplans differed in terms of the level of detail with which they addressed certain issues and this was reflective of the different levels of land owned by the Partnership in each area; (3) the implementation of the Maryhill Locks masterplan would deliver significant levels of new high quality social rented housing and housing for sale and vacant and derelict land would be developed; (4) although the Local Development Strategy did not specifically identify Speirs Locks as an area requiring a masterplan it did recognise the opportunity for change that exists and the area covered by the Speirs Locks masterplan was currently predominantly industrial and business use; and (5) the Speirs Locks masterplan demonstrated the opportunity to implement a phased change that would reconfigure the area into a mixed-use location offering increased levels of employment and services, an attractive residential environment and an improved public realm. After consideration, the committee (a) approved (i) the Maryhill Locks and Speirs Locks masterplans; and (ii) the use of the Maryhill Locks and Speirs Locks masterplans as a material consideration in the assessment of planning applications in the affected areas; and (b) noted that the masterplans would be used as the basis for partnership working with other agencies.

Land and Environmental Services—Service integration and trading operations reform proposals approved—Instruction to Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services. 9 With reference to the minutes of the Land and Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of 26th November 2008 (Print 5, page 497) noting the progress made in service integration and alternative service delivery options emanating from the review of Land and Environmental Services Trading Operations, Councillor Simpson, Executive Member for Land and Environment, presented a report, advising EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 624 12th DECEMBER 2008 6

(1) that the key objective of merging the former Land Services and Environmental Protection Services was to improve the financial viability of the services and to align operational arrangements to support the delivery of integrated, effective and responsive frontline services across the city’s 5 strategic planning areas, through the optimisation of operational and management synergies within the respective functions; (2) that Land and Environmental Client and Trading Services had been reconfigured to establish an integrated trading operation for Neighbourhood Services encompassing roads maintenance, cleansing and refuse collection functions and a separate trading operation had been established for Transport Services, including fleet management, vehicle and plant maintenance, taxi inspection, chauffeur services and additional support for learning drivers; (3) of the progress made to date; and (4) that in order to build on the progress and to fully realise the potential efficiencies and service improvement to be derived from service integration and the workforce pay and benefits review, consideration had been given to a realignment of roles and working patterns as detailed in the report, which would offer the potential to better meet the demands placed on the service and reduce costs.

After consideration, the committee (a) approved the service reform proposals associated with workforce integration; and (b) instructed the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services to progress the service improvements and efficiencies to be secured through the establishment of generic operative posts across the service and implementation, where appropriate, of alternative working patterns to better meet service needs and seasonal peaks in demand.

Transfer of on-street parking enforcement operations to City Parking (Glasgow) LLP approved—Authority to Chief Executive and Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services—Declaration of interest. 10 With reference to the minutes of the Land and Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of 26th November 2008 (Print 5, page 498) agreeing to recommend to this committee that the Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services be authorised to complete all necessary actions to achieve the transfer of on-street parking enforcement operations to City Parking (Glasgow) Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) by 31st March 2009, Councillor Simpson, Executive Member for Land and Environment, presented a report detailing an Executive Summary of the business case which supported the transfer. After consideration, the committee (1) approved the business case for the transfer of parking enforcement operations to City Parking (Glasgow) LLP; and (2) authorised the Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services to complete all necessary actions, as detailed in the Executive Summary, to achieve the transfer of on-street parking enforcement operations to City Parking (Glasgow) LLP by 31st March 2009. In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillors Ryan and Thoms declared an interest in this item of business and left the room during its consideration.

Extension to Linn Cemetery (Ward 1)—Funding approved. 11 Councillor Simpson, Executive Member for Land and Environment, presented a report regarding funding for an extension to Linn Cemetery (Ward 1), advising that (1) there were several key objectives to be achieved in the development of the Linn Cemetery extension, including the establishment of a long-term bereavement services facility, the provision of high quality services that everyone could use, and an improvement of the site’s potential for biodiversity and nature conservation; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 12th DECEMBER 2008 625

(2) it was proposed that the extension of the cemetery be carried out in phases and the estimated costs of phase 1 was £450,000 which included the development of the entrance, access road, car park, building, planting and enhancements to the hedgerows; and (3) this initial investment would provide capacity for 2,500 lairs which could meet city-wide demand for a 10 year period based on a number of interments being made within each lair. After consideration, the committee approved £450,000 of capital funding investment to enable the delivery of the extension to Linn Cemetery.

Site of South West CHCP building—Action approved. 12 With reference to the minutes of the Policy and Resources Committee of 23rd August 2005 (Print 3, page 556) approving the establishment of the Social Work Services’ South West Area Office on the Council site at Craigton Road (Ward 5), Councillor McDougall, Executive Member for Social Care, presented a report advising that (1) the plan was to co-locate a range of Social Work, Health and other Council Services and agencies in a single location that better met the needs of the Govan community through easier access, discrete and confidential services and greater connectivity between services and agencies; (2) the pre-tender estimate for the project was £13.8m of which there was principled agreement from Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board to contribute £3.5m towards the capital costs, £200,000 towards the initial fit out costs and a pro-rata contribution towards the annual operating costs and the net contribution for the Council was currently assessed at £10.3m plus fit out costs and pro-rata operating costs; (3) given the current global economic downturn the Council need to consider the proposed South West CHCP new-build in terms of its relative priority against competing Council investment needs, the partnership funding proposed by the Health Board and an assessment of alternative options for the delivery of South West CHCP services reflecting the updated economic circumstances; (4) a high level options appraisal exercise was carried out to re-assess the previous options considered, the consequences of retaining the status quo and assessing new opportunities identified in the intervening period; (5) the Council was currently assessing the opportunity to secure facilities at the Junction 24 business park development on a lease basis, however there was a need to establish the capacity of this revised location to deliver the benefits and confirmation of the financial viability of this option relative to the current operating costs for the disparate service delivery points in which CHCP services were currently provided was also required; and (6) early engagement with Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board was also required to establish whether there would be support for an alternative to the Craigton Road site. After consideration, the committee (a) agreed not to proceed with the new-build for South West CHCP at Craigton Road as a consequence of the economic downturn and the competing investment priorities of the Council; and (b) noted that a further report would be submitted to this committee once discussions on the Junction 24 option had been concluded.

Asylum Seeker’s Support—Home Office contract approved etc—Instruction to Executive Director of Education and Social Work. 13 Councillor McDougall, Executive Member for Social Care, presented a report regarding an interim contract with the Home Office for asylum seekers support, advising that (1) the original Home Office contract with the Council involved supporting a maximum and minimum number of asylum seekers at a rate agreed with the Home Office which meant that at anytime there could be between 4,400 to 6,000 asylum seekers being supported, 98% of which lived in family groups; EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 626 12th DECEMBER 2008 6

(2) the Home Office was eager to end its reliance on other accommodation providers and for the Council to provide more accommodation to asylum seekers but to achieve this, the contract numbers would require to be reduced overall and the percentage of singles increased; (3) due to the fall in the number of asylum seekers supported by the Council, there had been a formal contract review with the Home Office and negotiations had resulted in a proposal of an interim contract with a new daily rate of £16.70 backdated to 1st April 2008 and the contract would be for a single population of 1,400 and 600 family members and any numbers above 2,000 would be at a separate negotiated rate; and (4) as part of the negotiations, the Home Office had indicated that it wanted the Council to use some of its capacity to take Iraqi refugees through the Gateway Project, with the Council being able to access Home Office funds to assist with these refugees’ integration and associated costs such as education and health. After consideration, the committee (a) approved (i) the proposed rate of £16.70 negotiated with the Home Office; (ii) the re-negotiation of the contract with the Home Office through to 2011; and (iii)the proposal to re-negotiate the Council’s involvement in the United Kingdom Government’s Gateway Scheme and Alternatives to Detention Project; (b) noted that (i) the proportion of families to singles had changed due to the changed numbers within the immigration system; and (ii) the Leader of the Council would seek a meeting with the Secretary of State for Scotland regarding issues related to the increase in the number of single asylum seekers; and (c) instructed the Executive Director of Education and Social Work to report back to committee at the conclusion of the contract negotiations.

Glasgow UNESCO City of Music—Funding approved. 14 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding financial assistance for Glasgow UNESCO City of Music (GUCM), advising (1) that the UNESCO had bestowed the title of City of Music on Glasgow and this honour entitled Glasgow to use UNESCO’s name and the title ‘City of Music’ in perpetuity in order to realise the goals set out in Glasgow’s bid document to UNESCO; (2) that an interim management group had been convened which would create a new body which would be a limited company and registered as a charitable trust; (3) of the objectives of GUCM and the significant role it would play at local, national and international levels; and (4) that GUCM would require a minimum core operational budget of £150,000 per annum which would be raised from various sources and had requested a grant of £50,000 from the Council in 2008/09 and a grant of £50,000 for each of the financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11 to enable the organisation to become established. After consideration, the committee approved (a) a grant of £50,000 to Glasgow UNESCO City of Music for 2008/09; and (b) in principle, a grant of £50,000 to Glasgow UNESCO City of Music for each of the financial years 2009/10 and 2010/11.

Invitation to attend conference—Representation agreed. 15 The committee, after consideration, agreed to be represented by Bailie Gordon Matheson and Councillor Patricia Chalmers at the Nurture Group Network Seminar and Reception to be held in London on 14th January 2009. 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 12th DECEMBER 2008 627

Scotstoun Leisure Centre extension (Ward 13)—Acceptance of tender approved— Declaration of interest. 16 With reference to the minutes of 8th December 2006 (Print 5, page 698) approving additional funding of £1.3m for enhanced facilities at Scotstoun Leisure Centre (Ward 13), there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services advising that (1) Development and Regeneration Services had procured the works by producing traditional tender documents for the project and then seeking a tender return from City Building (Glasgow) LLP (CBG) which was then subjected to a Best Value evaluation; (2) the original tender had been submitted in the sum of £1,542,650 and the Best Value review had found that the tender reflected market conditions but through negotiations on costs and specification considerations, the tender sum had been reduced to £1,301,352; and (3) the tender received from CBG accounted for only 78% of the overall costs for the project and the associated design fees and anticipated ancillary costs required to be incorporated within the overall project cost which was £1,673,352. After consideration, the committee approved (a) acceptance of the final agreed tender submitted by City Building (Glasgow) LLP in the sum of £1,301,352 for the construction of the Scotstoun Leisure Centre extension; and (b) total expenditure of £1,673,352 for the Scotstoun Leisure Centre extension, including fees, furniture and fittings and other costs as detailed in the report. In terms of Standing Order No 26, Councillor Colleran declared an interest in this item of business and left the room during its consideration.

Award of contracts approved. 17 There were submitted reports by the Executive Directors of Direct and Care and Land and Environmental Services and the Service Director of Social Work regarding tenders received for various contracts. After consideration, the committee agreed to accept the most economically advantageous tenders received as follows:— Contract Contractor Cost Framework agreement for supply £933,000 per annum and delivery of vehicle parts, servicing and repair service— 3 year contract with option to extend for a further 12 months Lots 1, 6, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, No suitable tenders 19, 21 and 22 Lot 2—Citroen Spare Parts and Citroen Glasgow Ltd Adhoc Repair Service Lot 3—DAF and Leyland Spare Imperial Commercial Ltd Parts and Adhoc Repair Service Lot 4—Volvo Spare Parts and Volvo Truck and Bus Ltd Adhoc Repair Service Lot 5—Iveco Spare Parts and Kerr and Smith Ltd Adhoc Repair Service Lot 7—Fiat Spare Parts and Imperial Commercial Ltd Adhoc Repair Service Lot 9—Isuzu Spare Parts and Imperial Commercial Ltd Adhoc Repair Service EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 628 12th DECEMBER 2008 6

Contract Contractor Cost Lot 12—Vauxhall Spare Parts Kerr and Smith Ltd and Adhoc Repair Service Lot 13—Electrical Competitive Dingbro Ltd Parts Lot 14—Mechanical Dingbro Ltd Competitive Parts and Consumables Lot 15—Tyre Consumables AA Components Ltd Lot 20—Tachograph, Imperial Commercial Ltd Calibration Repair and Replacement Lot 23—Auto Electrical Repair Kerr and Smith Ltd Service and Parts Lot 24—Bodyshop Paints and Dingbro Ltd Consumables Contract for framework agreement for Estimated cost of between legal consultancy services £1m to £3m (Based on a criteria of 40% price and 60% quality)—2 years with option to extend for 1 year Lot 1—Education Prosecutions William McCluskey Lot 2—Employment Law MacRoberts Burness Biggart Baillie McGrigors Brodies Lot 3—General Corporate Law Burness Biggart Baillie DLA Piper Pinsent Mason Lot 4—Corporate Project Work Burness Pinsent Mason Maclay Murray and Spens DLA Piper Brodies Lot 5—Construction Law Burness DLA Piper McGrigors Brodies Biggart Baillie Lot 6—Environment Planning DLA Piper and Roads Work Brodies Biggart Baillie Dundas and Wilson Lot 7—General Conveyancing Burness Work Harper McLeod Brodies DLA Piper Biggart Baillie Maclay Murray and Spens 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 12th DECEMBER 2008 629

Contract Contractor Cost Lot 8—Conveyancing Project Morton Fraser Work Harper McLeod DLA Piper Brodies Burness McGrigors Pinsent Mason Biggart Baillie Lot 9—Pensions Burness Pinsent Mason Dundas and Wilson Biggart Baillie Macroberts

Contract for supply of litter bins— £189,000 per annum 2 year contract with option to extend for 1 year Lot 1—Metal 160 litre Broxap Ltd freestanding bin Lot 2—Plastic 160 litre Broxap Ltd freestanding bin Lot 3—Plastic 50 litre post Contneur (UK) Ltd mounted bin Lot 4—Metal 50 litre post Broxap Ltd mounted bin Lot 5—Plastic 90 litre Broxap Ltd freestanding bin Lot 6—Metal 90 litre Broxap Ltd freestanding bin Lot 7—Metal 90 litre dustbin No suitable tender (for tenement waste collection)

Contract for supply and delivery of £150,000 per annum building materials—3 year contract with option to extend for 1 year Lot 1—General Building Instarmac Group PLC Materials Jewsons John Davison Pipes PDM Ltd Travis Perkins Wolseley UK Ltd Lot 2—Specialised Building Arthur McLuckie & Sons Materials Craigton Industries D Gibson Road & Quarry Jewsons John Davison Pipes PDM Ltd Travis Perkins Wolseley UK Ltd EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 630 12th DECEMBER 2008 6

Contract Contractor Cost Lot 3—Quarried Materials A & D Sutherland Craigton Industries Jewsons Perfect Timber Travis Perkins Wolseley UK Ltd Contract for supply of hardy nursery £229,000 per annum stock, plant seed including grass and vegetable seed, young plants and carpet bedding—Contract for 3 years with option to extend for 1 year Lot 1—Semi Mature Trees Bellwood Trees, Craigmarloch Nurseries DW Frost Mahood Brothers Meadowlands Nurseries R & B Nurseries Wykeham Mature Plants Wyvale Nurseries Lot 2—Shrubs Conifers and DW Frost Grasses Meadowlands Nurseries Wykeham Mature Plants Lot 3—Herbaceous Perennials Craigmarloch Nurseries DW Frost Meadowlands Nurseries Lot 4—Rhododendrons, Craigmarloch Nurseries Azaleas and Heathers Meadowlands Nurseries Wykeham Mature Plants Lot 5—Roses Chessum Plants Ltd Meadowlands Nurseries RC Ferguson Roses Lot 6—Dutch Elm Disease Craigmarloch Nurseries Replacement Trees DW Frost Mahood Ltd Lot 7—Seeds Ball Colegrave Syngenta Flowers Lot 8—Young Plants Ball Colegrave Chessum Plants Pentland Plants Syngenta Flowers Lot 9—Standard Fuchsias Craigmarloch Nurseries Meadowlands Nurseries Lot 10—Dahlias and No tenders received Chrysanthemums Lot 11—Wall Flowers Craigmarloch Nurseries Meadowlands Nurseries Lot 12—Vegetable Seeds and Ball Colegrave Seedlings Lot 13—Grass Seeds RM Welch Seeds Lot 14—Carpet Bedding Kernock Park Plants 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 631

Site at Gleddoch Road (Ward 4)—Proposed retail development within Central Penilee— Termination of negotiations and remarketing of site approved—Authority to Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services. 18 With reference to the minutes of 15th June 2007 (Print 1, page 285) authorising the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services to establish a development framework with Martin McColl Ltd in relation to the replacement shops at 69-81 Gleddoch Road (Ward 4) as part of the proposed retail development within Central Penilee Regeneration area, there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services, advising that (1) Martin McColl Ltd had indicated that it was no longer in a position to meet its bid price of £240,000 and as an alternative had suggested entering into a long lease with a possible option to purchase the completed shop facility at some stage in the future; and (2) the provision of new shops at Gleddoch Road were a fundamental element of the regeneration of the Central Penilee area and as Martin McColl Ltd had not even a year later submitted a detailed planning application and formal proposals for the construction of the shop units, it was proposed that negotiations between the Council and Martin McColl Ltd be terminated and the site be remarketed. After consideration, the committee authorised the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services to withdraw from negotiations with Martin McColl Ltd and re-market the site at Gleddoch Road for a retail development.

Site at Baker Street (Ward 7)—Disposal approved. 19 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the disposal of a site at Baker Street (Ward 7). After consideration, the committee approved the disposal of a site at Baker Street to Dr R J McLeod for the sum of £45,000, subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Properties at 35 Arran Drive/17 Fettes Street/283A and 283B North Woodside Road (Wards 4, 11 and 18)—Lease on concessionary terms approved. 20 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the proposed lease on concessionary terms of properties at 35 Arran Drive/17 Fettes Street/283A and 283B North Woodside Road (Wards 4, 11 and 18). After consideration, the committee approved the lease of properties at 35 Arran Drive/17 Fettes Street/283A and 283B North Woodside Road to Thenew Housing Association for the sum of £1 (if asked), subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Glasgow, 23rd January 2009.

Executive Committee.

Present: Steven Purcell (Chair), Shaukat Butt, James Coleman, Aileen Colleran, Stephen Curran, Stephen Dornan, Archie Graham, Allison Hunter, Billy McAllister, Hanzala Malik, Dr Christopher Mason, Gordon Matheson, Irfan Rabbani, George Ryan, Ruth Simpson, Grant Thoms and Martha Wardrop. Also present: Danny Alderslowe, Iris Gibson, Mary Paris and Alison Thewliss. Apologies: James Dornan, Graeme Hendry, Elaine McDougall and Tom McKeown. Attending: N Lyttle (Clerk); G Black, Chief Executive; I Drummond, Solicitor to the Council; L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; F Chambers, Executive Director of Direct and Care Services; M Doran, Executive Director of Children and Families; S Inch, Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; R Booth, Executive Director of Land and Environmental Services; D Crawford, Executive Director of Social Care Services; and M McKenna, Service Director of Education. EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 632 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

Education Estate Strategy 2009-12 approved, after division—Reference to Council and Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee. 1 In terms of Standing Orders No 4 and 6, Bailie Matheson, Executive Member for Education and Social Renewal, presented a report regarding the proposed Education Estate Strategy 2009-12 (1) advising that although significant progress had been achieved over the last 10 years in radically improving the condition and quality of the Council’s education estate through Project 2002 and the Pre 12 Strategy, 42% of children in additional support for learning (ASL) establishments and 26% of primary school children would remain in buildings which were in a poor or bad condition when Phase 4 of the Pre 12 Strategy was concluded; (2) detailing the key objectives of the Education Estate Strategy for 2009-12; (3) proposing a programme of mergers which would take effect from August 2009; and (4) outlining the proposed consultation timetable for the proposed merger of schools.

Councillor Purcell, seconded by Councillor Coleman, moved that the committee (a) approve in principle the following proposals and refer the detailed proposals to the Council for approval:— (i) Proposal 1 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Springburn/Royston, involving Sighthill Primary School and Royston Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Sighthill Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Royston Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Sighthill Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Royston Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of Sighthill Primary School and Saracen Primary School would retain the right to attend Royston Primary School or Saracen Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (D) as Sighthill Primary School was associated with Springburn Academy and Royston Primary School was associated with Smithycroft Secondary School, if the proposed closure went ahead a further consultation would be carried out on the catchment areas for secondary education; (E) the distance between Sighthill Primary School and Royston Primary School was 1 mile; and (F) Royston Language Unit was currently located within Royston Primary School; (ii) Proposal 2 in respect of Denominational and Non Denominational Education in Barmulloch and Robroyston, involving St Gilbert’s Primary School, St Philomena’s Primary School and Barmulloch Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that St Gilbert’s Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to the roll of St Philomena’s Primary at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at St Gilbert’s Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of St Philomena’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) it was proposed that Barmulloch Primary School relocate to the St Gilbert’s Primary School building at the beginning of session 2009/10; (D) as St Philomena’s Primary School was associated with All Saints Secondary School and St Gilbert’s Primary School was associated with St Roch’s Secondary School, further consultation on the catchment areas for denominational secondary education would be required if the proposals were agreed and as Barmulloch Primary School was associated with Springburn Academy the proposal would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to non- denominational secondary education; (E) the distance between Barmulloch Primary School and St. Gilbert’s Primary School was 0.7 miles; and (F) the distance between St Philomena’s Primary School and St Gilbert’s Primary School was 0.7 miles; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 633

(iii) Proposal 3 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Govanhill, involving Victoria Primary School, Annette Street Primary School and Cuthbertson Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Victoria Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Annette Street Primary School or Cuthbertson Primary School, dependent on home address, at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Victoria Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of either Annette Street Primary School or Cuthbertson Primary School dependent on home address at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) children currently attending Victoria Nursery Class would transfer to Govanhill Nursery School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (D) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of Cuthbertson Primary School and Blackfriars Primary School would retain the right to attend Cuthbertson Primary School or Blackfriars Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (E) as Victoria Primary School, Annette Street Primary School and Cuthbertson Primary School were associated with Shawlands Academy, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; (F) the distance between Victoria Primary School and Annette Street Primary School was 0.5 miles; and (G) the distance between Victoria Primary School and Cuthbertson Primary School was 0.7 miles;

(iv) Proposal 4 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Ibrox, involving Bellahouston Primary School and Ibrox Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Bellahouston Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Ibrox Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Bellahouston Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Ibrox Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) children in the nursery class at Bellahouston Primary School would also transfer to Ibrox Primary School where early years provision would be established; (D) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of Bellahouston Primary School and Pollokshields Primary School would retain the right to attend Ibrox Primary School or Pollokshields Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (E) as both Ibrox Primary School and Bellahouston Primary School were associated with Bellahouston Academy, the proposal would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; and (F) the distance between Bellahouston Primary School and Ibrox Primary School was 0.5 miles;

(v) Proposal 5 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Springburn, involving Albert Primary School and Elmvale Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Albert Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Elmvale Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Albert Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Elmvale Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) as both Albert Primary School and Elmvale Primary School were associated with Springburn Academy, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; (D) Elmvale Primary School had a nursery class and this provision would not be affected by this proposal; and (E) the distance between Albert Primary School and Elmvale Primary School was 0.3 miles; EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 634 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

(vi) Proposal 6 in respect of Denominational Education in Cadder/Summerston, involving St Agnes’ Primary School and St Blane’s Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that St Agnes’ Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to St Blane’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at St Agnes’ Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of St Blane’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of St Agnes’ Primary School and St Augustine’s (St Monica’s Milton) Primary School would retain the right to attend St Blane’s Primary School or St Augustine’s (St Monica’s Milton) Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (D) as both St Agnes’ Primary School and St Blane’s Primary School were associated with John Paul Academy, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; and (E) the distance between St Agnes’ Primary School and St Blane’s Primary School was 1.4 miles; (vii) Proposal 7 in respect of Denominational Education in Springburn/Sighthill, involving St Aloysius’ Primary School and St Stephen’s Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that St Aloysius’ Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to St Stephen’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at St Aloysius’ Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of St Stephen’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) as St Aloysius’ Primary School was associated with All Saints Secondary School and St Stephen’s Primary School was associated with St Roch’s Secondary School, if the proposed closure went ahead a further consultation would be carried out on the catchment areas for secondary education; and (D) the distance between St Aloysius’ Primary School and St Stephen’s Primary School was 1.7 miles; (viii) Proposal 8 in respect of Denominational Education in Maryhill, involving St Gregory’s Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that St Gregory’s Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to St Mary’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at St Gregory’s Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of St Mary’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of St Mary’s Primary School and St Agnes’ Primary School would retain the right to attend St Mary’s Primary School or St Agnes’ Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (D) as both St Gregory’s Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School were associated with John Paul Academy, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; (E) the distance between St Gregory’s Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School was 1.2 miles; and (F) Psychological Services was currently located in St Gregory’s Primary School and this service would be relocated to suitable alternative accommodation; (ix) Proposal 9 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Maryhill/Summerston, involving Wyndford Primary School and Parkview Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Wyndford Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Parkview Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Wyndford Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Parkview Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 635

(C) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of Parkview Primary School and Cadder Primary School would retain the right to attend Cadder Primary School or Parkview Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (D) as both Wyndford Primary School and Parkview Primary School were associated with Cleveden Secondary School, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; and (E) the distance between Wyndford Primary School and Parkview Primary School was 1.4 miles;

(x) Proposal 10 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Calton/Dennistoun, involving St James’ Primary School and Alexandra Parade Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that St James’ Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Alexandra Parade Primary School; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at St James’ Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Alexandra Parade Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) children who currently reside within the shared catchment areas of St James’ Primary School and Golfhill Primary School would retain the right to attend Golfhill Primary School or Alexandra Parade Primary School, dependent on parental choice; (D) as St James’ Primary School, Alexandra Parade Primary School and Golfhill Primary School were associated with Whitehill Secondary School, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; and (E) the distance between St James’ Primary School and Alexandra Parade Primary School was 1.3 miles;

(xi) Proposal 11 in respect of Non Denominational Education in Ruchill/Hamiltonhill, involving Ruchill Primary School and Westercommon Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Ruchill Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Westercommon Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Ruchill Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Westercommon Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) as both Ruchill Primary School and Westercommon Primary School were associated with Cleveden Secondary School, the proposed closure would have no effect on the existing transfer arrangements to secondary education; (D) as Ruchill Autism Unit was currently located within Ruchill Primary School, a proposal would be brought forward for consultation on the future of Ruchill Autism Unit; (E) this proposal would not impact on the Pre 12 Strategy, Phase 4 proposal to move the new combined primary school into the new Highpark/St Cuthbert’s Primary Schools campus on completion of the new building; and (F) the distance between Ruchill Primary School and Westercommon Primary School was 1.5 miles;

(xii) Proposal 12 in respect of Denominational Education in Ruchill/Hamiltonhill, involving Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School and St Cuthbert’s Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to St Cuthbert’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence primary 1 at Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of St Cuthbert’s Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 636 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

(C) children who currently resided within the shared catchment areas of Our Lady of Assumption Primary School and St Charles’ Primary School would retain the right to attend St Cuthbert’s Primary School or St Charles’ Primary School and children who resided within the shared catchment areas of Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School and St Augustine’s (St Monica’s Milton) Primary School would retain the right to attend St Cuthbert’s Primary School or St Augustine’s (St Monica’s Milton) Primary School dependent on parental choice; (D) as St Cuthbert’s Primary School was associated with St Roch’s Secondary School and St Augustine’s (St Monica’s Milton) Primary School was associated with All Saints Secondary School and St Charles’ Primary School was associated with John Paul Academy, if the proposed closure went ahead a further consultation would be carried out on the catchment areas for secondary education; (E) this proposal would not impact on the Pre 12 Strategy, Phase 4 proposal to move the new combined primary school into the new St Cuthbert’s/Highpark Primary Schools campus on completion of the new building; (F) Westercommon Nursery School would remain unaffected by these proposals; and (G) the distance between Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School and St Cuthbert’s Primary School was 1.1 miles; (xiii) Proposal 13 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Pollokshaws, involving Shawbridge Nursery School and Pollokshaws Day Nursery, that (A) it was proposed that Shawbridge Nursery School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to the roll of Pollokshaws Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at Shawbridge Nursery School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Pollokshaws Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) this proposal would not impact on the Pre 12 Strategy, Phase 4 proposal to move the new combined early years centre into the new Tinto Primary School campus on completion of the new building; and (D) the distance between Shawbridge Nursery School and Pollokshaws Day Nursery was 0.3 miles; (xiv) Proposal 14 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Kinning Park, involving Kinning Park Nursery School and Festival Park Day Nursery, that (A) it was proposed that Kinning Park Nursery School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to the roll of Festival Park Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at Kinning Park Nursery School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Festival Park Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; and (C) Kinning Park Nursery School and Festival Park Day Nursery were housed in the same building; (xv) Proposal 15 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Merrylee/Cathcart, involving Merrylee Nursery Class and Holmlea Day Nursery (Lime Tree Day Nursery), that (A) it was proposed that Merrylee Nursery Class be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to the roll of Lime Tree Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at Merrylee Nursery Class in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Lime Tree Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; and (C) Merrylee Nursery Class and Lime Tree Day Nursery were housed in the same building; (xvi) Proposal 16 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Bridgeton, involving Mile End Nursery School and Bridgeton Family Learning Centre, that (A) it was proposed that Mile End Nursery School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children be offered a place at Bridgeton Family Learning Centre at the beginning of session 2009/10; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 637

(B) children due to commence at Mile End Nursery School in session 2009/10 would also be offered a place at Bridgeton Family Learning Centre at the beginning of session 2009/10; and (C) the distance between Mile End Nursery School and Bridgeton Family Learning Centre was 0.4 miles; (xvii)Proposal 17 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Cowcaddens, involving Garscube Nursery School and Cowcaddens Day Nursery, that (A) it was proposed that Garscube Nursery School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to Cowcaddens Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at Garscube Nursery School in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of Cowcaddens Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; and (C) Garscube Nursery School and Cowcaddens Day Nursery were housed in the same building; (xviii)Proposal 18 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Dennistoun, involving Craigielea Day Nursery, Broompark Day Nursery and St Denis’ Primary School, that (A) it was proposed that Craigielea Day Nursery and Broompark Day Nursery be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and merge as a new early years’ centre in St Denis’ Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at either establishment in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the roll of the new early years centre in St Denis’ Primary School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) the distance between Broompark Day Nursery and St Denis’ Primary School was 0.6 miles; and (D) the distance between Craigielea Day Nursery and St Denis’ Primary School was 0.5 miles; (xix) Proposal 19 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Anderston/City Centre, involving Anderston Nursery Class, Anderson Street Nursery School and Sandyford Day Nursery, that (A) it was proposed that Anderston Nursery Class be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children be offered a place at Anderson Street Nursery School or Sandyford Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at Anderston Nursery Class in session 2009/10 would also be offered a place at either Anderson Street Nursery School or Sandyford Day Nursery at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) this proposal would not impact on the Pre 12 Strategy, Phase 4 proposal to move the new combined early years centre into the new Hillhead Primary School campus on completion of the new building; (D) the distance between Anderston Nursery Class and Anderson Street Nursery School was 1.5 miles; and (E) the distance between Anderston Nursery Class and Sandyford Day Nursery was 0.3 miles; (xx) Proposal 20 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Dalmarnock, involving Queen Mary Street Nursery School and London Road Nursery School, that (A) it was proposed that Queen Mary Street Nursery School be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children be offered a place at London Road Nursery School at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence Queen Mary Street Nursery School in session 2009/10 would also be offered a place in London Road Nursery School at the beginning of session 2009/10; and (C) the distance between Queen Mary Street Nursery School and London Road Nursery School was 0.4 miles; (xxi) Proposal 21 in respect of Early Years’ Provision in Pollokshields, involving Newark Drive Nursery School, Nithsdale Road Nursery School and Pollokshields Nursery Class, that EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 638 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

(A) it was proposed that Newark Drive Nursery School, Nithsdale Road Nursery School and Pollokshields Nursery Class be closed at the end of session 2008/09 and that children transfer to a new early years centre on the site of the former Pollokshields Primary School Annexe building at the beginning of session 2009/10; (B) children due to commence at Pollokshields Nursery Class in session 2009/10 would also transfer to the new early years centre in the former Pollokshields Primary School Annexe building at the beginning of session 2009/10; (C) the distance between Newark Drive Nursery School and the Pollokshields Primary School Annexe building was 0.5 miles; (D) the distance between Nithsdale Road Nursery School and the Pollokshields Primary School Annexe building was 1.5 miles; and (E) Pollokshields Nursery Class was housed within the Pollokshields Primary School Annexe building; and

(xxii)Proposal 22 in respect of the future of Golfhill Primary School and Westercraigs Nursery School in Dennistoun, that (A) further to Golfhill Primary School and Westercraigs Nursery School having to relocate to temporary accommodation, due to building subsidence, from Circus Drive in May 2007, the Council had undertaken a number of option appraisals to inform a consultation process to consider the long term future for both establishments; (B) the options considered were:— (I) refurbishment and extension of the existing building in Circus Drive; (II) demolition of the building in Circus Drive and construction of a new-build on the site; (III)construction of a new-build facility on Collegelands; and (IV)co-location of Golfhill Primary School within Whitehill Secondary School and retention of Westercraigs Nursery School in hutted accommodation in Whitehill Secondary School grounds in the medium term which would allow the long term future for Westercraigs Nursery School to be determined in line with the Early Childhood and Extended Services Strategy; (C) based on the options appraisal assessments, the Council considered the co-location of Golfhill Primary School within Whitehill Secondary School, whilst retaining its unique identity and ethos and the retention of hutted accommodation for Westercraigs Nursery School in the medium term to be the preferred option for consultation with parents, carers and other interested parties; (D) as proposal 10 involved consultation on non-denominational education within the Dennistoun community it was proposed that consultation on co-locating Golfhill Primary School within Whitehill Secondary School and the retention of hutted accommodation for Westercraigs Nursery School be carried out concurrently in order that the breadth of views sought from the community were reflected in the consultation process; (E) if approved, officers would prepare a consultation document detailing the options considered and the rationale for the Council’s preferred option; and (F) it was proposed that the outcome of the consultation process, in relation to Proposal 22, would be referred to this committee as a separate report in May 2009; (b) that prior to consideration of the proposals by the Council a review should be undertaken of alternatives to the proposal for Ruchill Autism Unit referred to in proposal 11 at paragraph (xi)(D) above; and (c) the Education Estate Strategy 2009-12 be referred to the Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for consideration of the longer term strategy. Councillor Thoms, seconded by Councillor McAllister, moved as an amendment, that the committee continue consideration of the matter to the next meeting for further information. 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 639

On a vote being taken electronically, 4 members voted for the amendment and 12 for the motion, with 1 abstention. The motion was accordingly declared to be carried.

Additional Support Needs of children and families in Glasgow—Review of accommodation, staffing and school transport approved. 2 With reference to the minutes of the Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of 9th December 2008 (page 606 hereof) noting the proposals for the reform and improvement of Additional Support for Learning (ASL) services, Bailie Matheson, Executive Member for Education and Social Renewal, presented a report regarding a review of Additional Support Needs of children and their families and the proposed next steps in the reform and improvement of ASL services, advising (1) that a multi-agency working group had been established to review the implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 in Glasgow and the working group had recommended that the areas of accommodation, staffing and school transport now needed to be reviewed; (2) that it was essential that the views of the parents of children with additional support needs were taken fully into account on a day to day basis, but particularly during any review of services to their children; and (3) of the ways in which the reviews would be taken forward including the establishment of a Transport Working Group. After consideration, the committee (a) approved the proposal to establish reviews of accommodation, a formula-based review of staffing and school transport as part of the review of ASL provision within the city; and (b) noted that (i) the reviews would be phased over a 3 year period, involving informal and statutory consultation with all stakeholders; and (ii) regular progress reports would be provided to the Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee and that specific proposals would be bought before this committee as required.

Monitoring report noted. 3 Councillor Curran, City Treasurer, presented a monitoring report on the Council’s financial position for the period from 1st April to 19th December 2008. After consideration, the committee noted the report.

Common Good Fund—Proposed policy approved. 4 With reference to the minutes of the Finance, Corporate and Trading Services Policy Development C and Scrutiny Committee of 3rd December 2008 (page 596 hereof) when it had been agreed to recommend to this committee approval of a proposed policy for the Common Good Fund, Councillor Curran, City Treasurer, presented a report detailing the proposed policy, advising that (1) the Appendix to the report presented the proposed policy which incorporated revised governance arrangements, budget and investment strategies for the Common Good Fund; (2) although the investment strategy remained unchanged, the performance of the investments of the fund would now be reported to this committee twice yearly; and (3) in respect of future budgets, the overall capital value of the Common Good Fund would not be eroded and that this would be reflected when setting the expenditure and income budgets for the fund or when any operational decisions were taken. EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 640 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

After consideration, the committee approved the revised Governance arrangements and the proposed policy for the Common Good Fund as detailed in the Appendix to the report.

Maximising the Business Opportunities for the Commonwealth Games 2014 approved. 5 With reference to the minutes of 27th June 2008 (Print 3, page 310) agreeing that the Council adopts a ‘community benefit’ approach to its purchasing policies and procedures in respect of the Commonwealth Games 2014 and related infrastructure investment contracts, Councillor Graham, Executive Member for Culture and Sport, presented a report regarding the proposed approach to maximising the business benefits of the Commonwealth Games 2014, advising that (1) an analysis of the approach which had been taken in other major multi-sport events including the Manchester and Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2002 and 2006 had suggested that there were a number of broad areas in which benefit could be secured for local business in the lead up to, during, and after the Games; (2) it was proposed that for the supply of goods and services to the Commonwealth Games 2014 that a vendor/supplier management approach be adopted which would involve the adaptation/development of existing procurement technology and processes to develop an initial stand alone 2014 procurement system; (3) the Business Readiness programme would incorporate a range of activities designed to provide comprehensive information to business on a range of matters as then detailed and over time this programme would also build up to incorporate a far more pro-active approach; and (4) Scottish Business would become part of the Games Procurement chain and would develop international business links through the programmes run by Scottish Development International, the Scottish Council Development and Industry and various local authorities, including Glasgow. After consideration, the committee approved the approach to securing business benefit as detailed in the report.

Cultural Grant Awards 2008/09—Grant to Stage One approved. 6 Councillor Graham, Executive Member for Culture and Sport, presented a report regarding the Council’s Cultural Grants Awards for 2008/09, advising of a request for funding from Stage One. After consideration, the committee approved the award of a grant of £40,000 to Stage One.

Vacation of Chair. 7 At this point in the meeting, Councillor Purcell vacated the Chair, which was taken by Councillor Coleman for the remaining items of business.

Social Inclusion Budget 2009/10—Allocation approved. 8 Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding the reconfiguration of the Social Inclusion Budget (SIB) and the allocation of funding for programmes and projects for 2009/10, advising (1) that this committee on 25th September 2008 (Print 4, page 418) had approved the transfer of functions from Glasgow Community Planning Ltd to the Council, with the overall responsibility for developing policy for the use and management of the Fairer Scotland Fund (FSF) and the SIB being located within the Chief Executive Department and responsibility for implementing economic and social development project based activity funded by FSF and SIB continuing to be managed and delivered by Development and Regeneration Services; (2) that the funding landscape, management and operation of the FSF had changed significantly since approval of the SIB funding for 2008/09 and the development of a Single Outcome Agreement had also altered the context for the realignment of the SIB and FSF; (3) of a range of actions taken to realign the SIB with the FSF; and 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 641

(4) that to ensure that both budgets were realigned effectively, it was proposed that an interim 3 month award be made to all SIB programmes and projects for 2009/10 which would allow further discussion and alignment to take place between the SIB and FSF programmes once both were located within the Chief Executive Department. After consideration, the committee (a) noted (i) the progress made in the realignment of the SIB with the FSF; (ii) that the SIB would transfer from Development and Regeneration Services to the Chief Executive Department as part of the future arrangements for the management of Community Planning in Glasgow; and (iii) further reports on the realignment of the SIB and FSF and the budget allocations for individual programmes and projects would be prepared for consideration by this committee in due course; and (b) approved the allocation of funding for the first 3 months of 2009/10 to individual projects as follows:— Project No and Title Proposed initial 3 month award FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY—HOUSING INFORMATION AND ADVICE 027/04—Castlemilk Law and Money Advice Centre £17,000 028/04—Legal Services Agency Ltd £9,000 726/91—Drumchapel Law and Money Advice Centre £3,750 326/94—Govan Law Centre £15,000 —North Glasgow Advice Centre £4,500 Total £29,750

FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY 068/08—The Bridge Project £9,906 102/06—Debt Arrangement Service Pilot—Social Work Team £37,750 076/05—Financial Inclusion Strategy Development (EF) Nil 045/05—Advice and Information Services (A&IS) North Social £14,435 Work Area Pilot—Legal Services Agency 044/05—A&IS North Social Work Area Pilot—Central Citizen’s £10,777 Advice Bureau 041/05—IT Support £2,654 034/05—Scottish Asian Action Committee £10,500 162/04—Marketing (SIB A&IS) £6,250 089/04—Hardware and Software £19,030 087/04—Milton Advice Centre £9,173 086/04—The Bridge Project (Glasgow) Nil 028/04—Legal Services Agency Ltd £21,018 027/04—Castlemilk Law and Money Advice Centre £20,501 026/04—Bridgeton Citizens’Advice Bureau £16,420 025/04—Parkhead Citizens’Advice Bureau £26,440 024/04—Maryhill Citizens’Advice Bureau £22,523 023/04—Easterhouse Citizens’Advice Bureau £34,134 EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 642 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

Project No and Title Proposed initial 3 month award 022/04—Drumchapel Citizens’Advice Bureau £15,174 021/04—Castlemilk Citizens’Advice Bureau £24,740 019/04—Glasgow (Central) Citizens’Advice Bureau £27,505 113/03—A&IS Carried Forward Budget—Castlemilk Budgeting £11,047 Service 032/03—A&IS Budget—Contingency Fund £6,534 119/02—A&IS Budget—Sunnylaw Advice Centre £4,628 118/02—A&IS Budget—Ladymuir Advice and Information £18,671 Centre 117/02—A&IS Budget—Greater Pollok Citizens Advice £7,474 Bureau 101/02—A&IS Budget—Greater Easterhouse Money Advice £7,474 099/02—A&IS Budget—Pollok Credit Union £10,349 096/02—A&IS Budget—Social Work Services £52,550 094/02—A&IS Budget—Development and Regeneration £33,750 Services 015/02—Scottish Low Pay Unit Employment Helpline Nil 103/01—Jobs Access—Money Advice £3,916 102/01—New Easterhouse Credit Union £4,468 334/95—East End Community Law Centre £57,882 326/94—Govan Community Law Centre £27,582 210/92—Glasgow West Money Advice £19,322 726/91—Drumchapel Law and Money Advice Centre £54,489 330/90—East End Money Advice £20,160 300/90—Maryhill Representation Unit £16,723 319/89—3 Eyes: Information, Integration and Independence £22,311 028/89—Govan Money Matters £35,677 Total £743,931

ADDRESSING WORKLESSNESS 007/07—Glasgow West Regeneration Agency (SIB Funding) £65,693 006/07—South East Regeneration Agency (SIB Funding) £133,092 005/07—South West Regeneration Agency (SIB Funding) £234,360 002/07—Careers Guidance Advisor—North West Economic £5,974 Network 001/07—North West Economic Network £48,726 114/01—Lead in Greater Pollok £7,355 113/01—Social Inclusion Project for Deaf People £7,486 112/01—Lifelong Learning Development Project £7,481 110/01—Glasgow Simon Community Nil 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 643

Project No and Title Proposed initial 3 month award 109/01—The Coach House Trust £7,497 104/01—Rosemount Flexicentre £6,122 004/95—Drumchapel Arts Workshop £5,823 004/94—Right Track £13,134 830/90—Princes Trust £6,013 646/90—Rosemount Lifelong Learning £72,385 Total £621,140 EQUALITIES 026/07—Building Women’s Capacity Project £16,121 025/07—Learning Opportunities for Black Minority Ethnic £19,225 Women 023/07—Women’s Enterprise Development (Outreach) Project £19,415 045/03—Centre for Women’s Health £22,500 143/01—Glasgow Women’s Library £5,750 043/94—Ethhnic Minority Enterprise Centre £51,863 303/90—Ethnic Minority Law Centre £24,931 323/89—North West Women’s Centre £16,250, subject to review 014/85—Garnethill Multi-cultural Community Centre £12,500 Total £188,555 COMMUNITY SAFETY 067/07—Community Health Programme—North Glasgow CHCP £12,500 066/07—Community Health Programme—East CHCP £12,500 029/07—Community Health Programme—South East CHCP £12,500 351/94—Wise Women £26,897 212/93—Youthbuild—Great Eastern £22,122 Total £86,519 COMMUNITY SERVICES 282/01—Volunteer Centre—SIB Grant £83,486 116/01—ASRA £12,000 332/93—Multi-Cultural Elderly Care £39,068 300/93—Chinese Elderly Care Project £25,237 313/92—Dixon Community Black Elderly £31,402 752/90—Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project £37,822 341/90—Glasgow Homelessness Network Development Worker £7,659 (Hostels) 313/90—Fair Deal £5,323 307/90—Carnwadric Day Care Centre £24,950 306/90—Central Gurdwara Community Hall (Mel-Milaap) £6,336, subject to review EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 644 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

Project No and Title Proposed initial 3 month award 726/90—Drumchapel Disabled Action Group £45,759 291/89—Community Assessment and Support For The Elderly £45,583 (Case) 304/88—Temple Elderly Care Service £30,780 Total £395,404

FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE 255/06—East End Mobile Play Team £23,380 343/95—Home School and Community Hills Trust £12,448 355/94—Positive Community Integration Project £25,915 347/94—TICTACS £12,927 317/94—Arden Out Of School Care Project £11,319, subject to review 341/93—Youth Community Support Agency £34,287 340/93—GAP Out Of School Care £23,332 328/93—Gorbals Youth Run Drop-in-Café £18,431 308/91—East Pollokshields Out of School Care £13,164 643/90—East Pollokshields Mobile Creche £13,186 327/90—Govanhill Youth Project £18,447 309/90—Balornock East Youth Centre £13,348 648/89—Priesthill/Nitshill/Pollok Community Creche £23,926, subject to review 318/89—Reidvale Adventure Play Association £ 7,583, subject to review Total £251,690

OTHER 084/05—Development and Regeneration Services Grants £8,240 Management System

Developing the retail potential of the city centre—Appointment of City Centre Action Plan Manager approved. 9 Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding a proposed range of programmes to support the development of, and to maximise the contribution of, the retail sector in the city centre to the city economy, advising (1) that the City Plan, the Joint Economic Strategy, the Tourism Action Plan and the Strategic Events Action Plan recognised the crucial role which the city centre played in the city and regional economies and identified the opportunities to take forward steps to consolidate its position as a key source of wealth and employment; (2) that the Business Community through the Chamber of Commerce and the Council had developed a proposal for a Business Improvement District (BID) covering the main shopping areas in Argyle Street/Buchanan Street/Queen Street/Sauchiehall Street but due to the result of a ballot through the statutory BID process, the BID would not progress as envisaged; (3) that the main BID supporters in the business community had indicated that they supported its objectives and had proposed that the BID partnership remained in place to oversee the development and implementation of a range of programmes aimed at developing the retail role of the city centre; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 645

(4) that the BID Partnership and the Council had developed a positive working relationship and it was proposed to merge several of the proposals which were made within the BID Business Plan, with the City Centre Action Plan and to bring forward a revised set of actions to be developed and delivered over the next 3 years; and (5) of the proposed priority actions. After consideration, the committee (a) agreed that Development and Regeneration Services would appoint a City Centre Action Plan Manager to oversee the implementation of the City Centre Action Plan and other City Centre Programmes; and (b) noted (i) that in light of the outcome of the ballot the City Centre Business Improvement District would not proceed; (ii) that the main city centre retailers and the city centre shopping mall owners wished to work with the Council and the Chamber of Commerce to further develop and promote the role of the City Centre as the prime retail area serving the City Region, the importance of independent retailers and the value of a wider variety of shops to the City Centre; (iii) the action programmes which it was proposed to develop and implement over the next 2 years; and (iv) progress on all of the above matters would be reported through the Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

The Credit Crunch—Promoting development—Action approved—Reference to Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee—Dissent. 10 Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding proposed measures to support short-medium term development activity within the city, advising (1) that the 2008 report on development activity in the city had estimated that the overall development activity either recently completed, underway or in the pipeline in Glasgow was £4.6 billion but there was an indication that a number of projects would remain in the pipeline rather than move forward to under construction until property market conditions improved; (2) of a number of potential land sales by the Council which had been affected by the withdrawal of the proposed purchaser or by requests to review the terms of sale; (3) of the range of measures that the Council had taken to ensure that appropriate development took place within the city, including meetings with major developers; and (4) of proposed additional steps that the Council could take to support the development industry through a difficult time. After consideration, the committee, Councillor Wardrop dissenting in respect of paragraphs (b)(ii), (iv) and (v) below, (a) noted that (i) the ‘credit crunch’ was resulting in delays in the development of sites across the city in most property sectors; (ii) a considerable amount of development activity still remained underway, and committed, in the forward development pipeline for the city; (iii) the reduction in property market activity would have a short-medium term impact on the Council’s surplus asset disposal programme; (iv) the Council and the Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company (URC) were developing a series of resources to promote developments in the Clyde Gateway URC area; and (v) the Executive Directors of Financial and Development and Regeneration Services would take advice, as necessary, on the structure of, and VAT implications of, all land and property disposals to minimise any financial liability to the Council; and EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 646 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

(b) agreed that the Council should increase its efforts to promote new development through (i) authorising the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services to sell land ‘off market’ where developers had access to the capital necessary to finance development, subject to independent valuation; (ii) authorising the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services to adopt a range of more flexible approaches to the disposal of land for development as outlined in the report; (iii) expanding the RES 3 payment options to allow for graduated and/or staged payments of RES 3 contributions from developers spread over the site development period (rather than the current policy of requiring a single payment prior to the issue of a planning consent notice); (iv) considering other measures to increase the flexibility of the planning management system, the building warrant and the roads construction consent systems; (v) continuing to prioritise planning application, building warrant, and road construction consent applications for employment related developments; and (vi) reallocate up to 10% of the Better Glasgow Fund to support private sector property and business development over the period 2009/10 and 2010/11; and (c) referred the matter to the Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for further consideration.

Implementation of Joint Economic Strategy—Revised management arrangements approved. 11 With reference to the minutes of 12th December 2008 (page 622 hereof) approving the content of the Joint Economic Strategy 2006-16 action plan, Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding the proposed revised management arrangements for the Joint Economic Strategy, advising that (1) the Joint Economic Strategy action plan had been an effective way of allocating responsibility for and managing the implementation for economic development programmes and projects and identified lead agency responsibility, budget commitments, implementation timescales and programme targets; (2) due to the review of the Scottish Enterprise Networks, Scottish Enterprise had indicated that it was no longer able to lead on a number of actions where it was either the sole or joint lead agency and this had placed an onus on the Council to lead on projects where it had not previously had lead responsibility; and (3) it was proposed that a new set of implementation and governance arrangements be put in place which were “fit for purpose” for the challenges currently facing the city, including the establishment of 2 new forums, an Economic Advisory Group and the Glasgow Economic Partnership as then detailed. After consideration, the committee (a) approved the proposed management arrangements for the implementation of the Joint Economic Strategy; and (b) noted that the progress of the Joint Economic Strategy would be reported through the Development and Regeneration Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.

Improving pathways to employment for people with a learning disability approved. 12 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding improving pathways to employment for people with a learning disability, advising that (1) a Social Work Inspection Agency inspection of Social Work Services had highlighted that Glasgow was underachieving in employment outcomes for people with learning disabilities, with only 6% of people in Glasgow with a learning difficulty in work compared to an average of 16% in Scotland; 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 23rd JANUARY 2009 647

(2) a multi-agency Learning Disability Employment Task Group comprising of representatives from Glasgow Works, Glasgow Community Planning, further education, schools, Job Centre Plus and Glasgow Learning Disability Partnership had developed a joined up approach to ensuring more effective employability outcomes for individuals who had a learning disability; (3) a strategic review of Purchased Employability Services with service providers Momentum, Enable and Unity Enterprise had been carried out, the summarised findings being detailed in the report; (4) it was proposed that purchase arrangements with Momentum and Enable be continued but that Enable be moved to a cost and volume funding arrangement and that an appropriate exit strategy be developed with Unity Enterprise for its current service provision; (5) Glasgow Learning Disability Partnership had considered a range of approaches in place nationally to support the continued improvement of employability outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and the North Lanarkshire Supported Employment Service had been identified as a model that had successfully helped people into open paid employment; (6) it was proposed that Glasgow developed a similar model and approach by North Lanarkshire Supported Employment Service which was resourced to allow people with a learning disability to identify the type of work that would suit them best through the arrangement of a number of “job tasters” and for sufficient “in work” support to be provided by the service once the person was in work; and (7) the proposed developments would be consistent with and support the ongoing modernisation of Learning Disabilities Day Services by providing enhanced support for service users to take advantage of the range of employability opportunities available in the community. After consideration, the committee (a) endorsed the strategic review of purchased employability services and the re-alignment of funding as detailed in the report; (b) agreed to support an application to the European Social Fund to develop a Supported Employment Service for adults with learning difficulties and to contribute match funding of £175,000 annually for the next 3 financial years; and (c) noted (i) the approach being taken to develop access to employment for people with learning disabilities living in Glasgow; and (ii) that the progress of the initiative would be monitored by the Education and Social Work Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Sub-Group which was overseeing the redevelopment of Learning Disability Day Services.

Invitations to attend conferences—Representation agreed. 13 The committee, after consideration, agreed to be represented at the undernoted conferences as indicated:— Conference Date and place Representation Association of Public Service 29th and 30th January 2009, Councillor Aileen Colleran Excellence: National Facilities Chester Management Seminar and Exhibition 2009 Improving Road Safety in Scotland: 3rd February 2009, Edinburgh Councillor David Turner Prevention and Best Practice National Youth Work Conference 3rd March 2009, Dunblane Bailie Dr Nina Baker 2009 The Chartered Institute of Public 19th and 20th March 2009, Councillor Stephen Curran Finance and Accountancy— Edinburgh Scottish Branch Annual Conference 2009 EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 648 23rd JANUARY 2009 6

Purchased Programme Management for Supervised Attendance Orders—Award of contract approved—Authority to Executive Director of Social Care Services. 14 There were submitted reports by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding tenders received for the contract for the provision of purchased programme management for Supervised Attendance Orders. After consideration, the committee (1) approved the selection of the Wise Group/Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency, a partnership bid, for the provision of the Supervised Attendance Order Purchased Programme Management service Part 1 (core component) and Part 2 (employability component); and (2) authorised the Executive Director of Social Care Services to conclude contractual negotiations with the preferred provider, building on existing organisational strengths and expertise, and to contract with the preferred providers on terms satisfactory to the Council.

Carefirst Social Work Information System—Renewal of contract and extended licence approved. 15 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Social Care Services regarding the proposed renewal of the software supply and support contract with OLM systems for Carefirst Social Work Information System and the purchase of an extended licence. After consideration, the committee approved the purchase of a new site licence to ensure adequate licensing and thereafter an extension of the contract for support and maintenance with OLM systems at a cost of £150,000 per annum for the next 3 years, with an annual fee of £48,000 per annum thereafter.

Disposal of Greenfield Primary School, Nimmo Drive (Ward 5)—Option to purchase approved. 16 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the proposed disposal of Greenfield Primary School, Nimmo Drive (Ward 5), advising that (1) as part of the Pre-12 Education Strategy, Greenfield Primary School was scheduled to close at the end of August 2009; (2) Govan Workspace Ltd had expressed an interest in acquiring the school when it was de-commissioned; and (3) provisional agreement had been reached to grant Govan Workspace Ltd an option to purchase Greenfield Primary School. After consideration, the committee approved an option for Govan Workspace Ltd to purchase Greenfield Primary School, Nimmo Drive, subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Property disposals approved. 17 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding proposals for the disposal of various properties or land. After consideration, the committee approved the following disposals, the sales being subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services:— Property Purchaser Price Site at Arnisdale Road/Kildermorie Easthall Park Housing Co-operative £226,000 Road (Ward 1) Ltd Site at Blochairn Road (Ward 10) Blochairn Housing Co-operative Ltd £450,000 Buchanan Lodge, 2 Fernhill Road Cassiltoun Housing Association Ltd £ 75,000 (Ward 17) Site at 191 St James Road (Ward 21) New Campus Glasgow Ltd £2,500,000 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 6th FEBRUARY 2009 649

Ground at Woodville Street (Ward 5)—Lease approved. 18 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the lease of ground at Woodville Street (Ward 5). After consideration, the committee approved the lease of ground at Woodville Street to the Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association at a rental of £5,000 per annum, subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services.

Glasgow, 6th February 2009.

Executive Committee.

Present: Steven Purcell (Chair), Shaukat Butt, James Coleman, Aileen Colleran, Stephen Curran, Stephen Dornan, Archie Graham, Graeme Hendry, Allison Hunter, Billy McAllister, Elaine McDougall, Gordon Matheson, George Ryan, Ruth Simpson, Grant Thoms and Martha Wardrop. Also present: Ruth Black, Philip Braat, Frank Docherty, Kenneth Elder and Jonathan Findlay. Apologies: James Dornan and Tom McKeown. Attending: N Lyttle (Clerk); I Drummond, Solicitor to the Council; L Brown, Executive Director of Financial Services; F Chambers, Executive Director of Direct and Care Services; M Doran, Executive Director of Children and Families; D Crawford, Executive Director of Social Care Services; M McKenna, Service Director of Education; G Gormal, Assistant Director of Development and Regeneration Services; and T McDonald, Assistant Director of Land and Environmental Services.

Monitoring report noted. 1 Councillor Curran, City Treasurer, presented a monitoring report on the investment programme 2008/09 for the period from 1st April to 19th December 2008. After consideration, the committee noted the report.

Local Housing Forums—Re-establishment, membership and remit approved. 2 With reference to the minutes of the Housing Development Committee of 8th June 2006 (Print 2, page 223) approving the membership and working arrangements for Local Housing Forums, Councillor Ryan, Executive Member for Development and Regeneration, presented a report regarding proposals for a revised structure for Local Housing Forums, advising (1) that when the Local Housing Forums were established the Community Planning structures had not been fully developed and due to a number of developments there was now a need to improve the integration of Local Housing Forums with Community Planning; (2) of the current membership of Local Housing Forums and their workload; (3) that it was proposed that Local Housing Forums be re-established as fully integrated bodies within the structures of each of the 10 Local Community Planning Partnerships (LCPP) and the Forums would be primarily officer groups working within the Vibrant Glasgow Theme as a sub-group of each LCPP, with all local elected members also being invited to attend; and (4) of the proposed membership, remit and relationship to other structures of the Local Housing Forums. After consideration, the committee approved (a) the re-establishment of Local Housing Forums and their integration with Community Planning structures; and (b) the membership and remit of the new Local Housing Forums as detailed in the report. EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 650 6th FEBRUARY 2009 6

East End Regeneration Route and Camlachie Burn Overflow—Funding and tender process approved—Dissent. 3 Councillor Simpson, Executive Member for Land and Environment, presented a report regarding contracts for the East End Regeneration Route (EERR) and the Camlachie Burn Overflow (1) advising that (a) the EERR was a new road proposal in the East End of the city which would bring development and employment opportunities to the city and was a key piece of infrastructure associated with the regeneration of the Clyde Gateway and the Commonwealth Games; (b) the Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan was a 25 year plan aimed at dealing with drainage, waste water and flood alleviation in the city and the Camlachie Overflow Sewer was a vital component of that plan; and (c) one of the aims of the Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Plan was to alleviate the flooding caused when high flows occured in the Camlachie Burn and part of the solution was to construct an alternative outfall for the burn from Camlachie Street to the River Clyde; and (2) proposing that the procurement of the works for the EERR and the Camlachie Burn Overflow be delivered jointly in phases as detailed in the report. After consideration, the committee, Councillor Wardrop dissenting, (i) agreed that (A) the construction of the section of the EERR from Rutherglen Bridge to Biggar Street be combined with the construction of the Camlachie Burn Overflow and tendered as a single contract; and (B) a tender be issued for the section of the EERR from Biggar Street to Provan Road with the stated intention of awarding the design package in 2009/10 and the construction package at a later date; and (ii) approved a capital budget of £57m for the works, subject to tender.

Development of specialist services for adults with physical impairments—Authority to Executive Director of Social Care Services. 4 Councillor McDougall, Executive Member for Social Care, presented a report regarding the development of specialist services for adults with physical impairments, advising that (1) there was a shortage of adult specialist services within the city and as a result CHCPs were finding it difficult to source suitable services for adults with physical impairments and many had had to be placed in general care homes; (2) there was an opportunity to develop a specialist service within a care home in the South West Glasgow (Applecross Nursing Home Ltd, previously known as Manor Park) and accommodation could be provided for up to 11 places in a dedicated unit; and (3) a commissioning strategy was being developed which would result in a tender for further specialist services for adults with physical disabilities requiring nursing care across the city. After consideration, the committee (a) authorised the Executive Director of Social Care Services to negotiate a rate with an existing provider for the development of a specialist service for younger adults on a call off basis; and (b) noted that the Executive Director of Social Care Services would report back to this committee at the conclusion of the work to develop a commissioning strategy for specialist services for adults with physical disabilities requiring nursing care across the city.

Homelessness Services—Review of accommodation charges for 2009/10 approved. 5 Councillor McDougall, Executive Member for Social Care, presented a report regarding the current service developments within Homelessness Services, the effects on budgets and the impact on charges for temporary homeless accommodation for 2009/10, 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 6th FEBRUARY 2009 651

(1) advising that (a) in developing charges for homeless accommodation, a number of factors had been considered, including the use of Hostels Repairs and Renewal Fund balances and Hostel Deficit Grant from the Scottish Government; (b) in arriving at charges that were both reasonable and legitimate for homeless accommodation, elements of 2009/10 expenditure had been identified which would be funded by rent charges, a claim on Hostels Deficit Grant to the Scottish Government, hostels repairs and renewals funding and recovery of costs from external providers; and (c) accommodation charges had been pooled and had calculated to a weekly accommodation (rent) charge of £274.14, with this charge having limited adjustments for different sized properties and representing a 6.2% increase on the 2008/09 levels; and (2) outlining the main reason for the rent increase for 2009/10.

After consideration, the committee approved the revised temporary homeless accommodation charges as detailed in the report, with effect from 30th March 2009.

Housing Information and Advice Services—Shelter (Scotland)—Funding approved. 6 With reference to the minutes of 25th September 2008 (Print 4, page 417) approving funding to voluntary organisations providing Housing Information and Advice, Councillor McDougall, Executive Member for Social Care, presented a report regarding funding for Shelter (Scotland), advising that (1) Shelter (Scotland) provided a key service for people affected by homelessness and in the provision of housing information and advice and the Shelter Housing Aid Centre provided a city centre-based drop-in service as well as outreach surgeries with a specific focus on the private rented sector, minority ethnic communities and A8 Nationals; (2) it was proposed that Shelter (Scotland) be granted a quarter of its £122,367 per year funding to enable the service to continue until the end of June 2009 thereafter the contracts awarded for Financial Inclusion and Housing Information and Advice would provide this service; (3) this proposal fitted with actions taken for similar projects subject to the same tendering process as agreed by this committee on 23rd January 2009 (page 640 hereof); and (4) it was proposed that the funding of £122,367 per annum allocated to Shelter (Scotland) be transferred to Development and Regeneration Services as part of the realignment of Housing Information and Advice Services. After consideration, the committee approved (a) the allocation of £30,590 to Shelter (Scotland) to enable this service to continue until the end of June 2009; and (b) the transfer of funding for Shelter (Scotland) to Development and Regeneration Services as part of the realignment of Housing Information and Advice Services.

National procurement of electricity supply—Agency Agreement approved—Instruction to Chief Executive. 7 There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive regarding proposed arrangements to procure electricity through a national contract and for the supply contract to be formalised by an Agency Agreement. After consideration, the committee (1) approved the signing of an Agency Agreement with Procurement Scotland for the national electricity supply; and (2) instructed the Chief Executive to finalise and agree the Agency Agreement on behalf of the Council. EXECUTIVE 2008-2009 652 6th FEBRUARY 2009 6

Local Government Boundary Commission—Initial proposal to modify boundary between Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire Councils at Greenacres Estate (Ward 21)—Council response approved. 8 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding the implications of the Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) initial proposal for a boundary modification at Greenacres Estate (Ward 21), advising (1) that the existing joint administrative boundary between Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire Councils cut across the Greenacres Estate excluding from Glasgow a number of properties in Wallace Drive, Wallace Place and Wallace Gate; (2) that the LGBC proposal was to shift the boundary further north to Auchinairn Road which, if implemented, would transfer from East Dunbartonshire Council to this Council 42 houses, a supermarket (which was part in Glasgow and part in East Dunbartonshire) and an area of open space; and (3) of the issues and implications of the LGBC initial proposal for a boundary modification at Greenacres Estate. After consideration, the committee agreed to (a) support the proposed boundary modification at Greenacres Estate, Robroyston; and (b) submit the report to the LGBC as the Council’s view in relation to this initial proposal.

Ground at Washington Street/Balaclava Street (Ward 1)—Amendment to sale conditions approved. 9 With reference to the minutes of the Development and Regeneration Services Committee of 27th June 2001 (Print 3, page 365) approving the disposal of ground at Washington Street/Balaclava Street (Ward 1) to CGM (Operational Properties) Ltd (now known as Strathclyde Homes (Washington Street) Ltd) for £655,000, subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Director of Development and Regeneration Services, there was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services, advising that (1) although initial site preparation works had started at the site, the development had not proceeded and the Development and Regeneration Services (Property) Sub-committee on 5th October 2005 (Print 4, page 687) had approved an extension to the completion deadline to Strathclyde Homes (Washington Street) Ltd for £50,000; (2) the 30 month extension period had expired on 31st January 2009 and the site was still vacant with no prospect of a residential development, however Strathclyde Homes (Washington Street) Ltd had expressed a formal interest in now developing a mixed commercial scheme comprising of 2 hotels and offices; and (3) proposed terms had been negotiated with Strathclyde Homes (Washington Street) Ltd to waive the development timescales, subject to an additional payment of £90,000. After consideration, the committee approved, subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services, the waiver of the sale conditions of ground at Washington Street/Balaclava Street in lieu of Strathclyde Homes (Washington Street) Ltd paying an additional £90,000.

Property disposals approved. 10 There was submitted a report by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services regarding proposals for the disposal of various properties or land. After consideration, the committee approved the following disposals, the sales being subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services:— 2008-2009 EXECUTIVE 6 6th FEBRUARY 2009 653

Property Purchaser Price Ground at Ventlaw Building, Bath Credential Holdings Ltd £1m Street (Ward 10) Ground lease at Castlemilk Shopping Santon Services Ltd and Santon £600,000 Centre, Castlemilk Drive (Ward 1) Nominees Ltd as Trustees for Castlemilk Retail Property Unit Trust Land at Corbett Street/Easterhill Tollcross Housing Association £115,000 Street (Ward 19)

Exclusion of public. 11 The committee resolved in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the public for the remaining business as exempt information, as defined in paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A, was likely to be disclosed.

Social Work Complaints Review Committee—Findings noted—Response by Executive Director of Social Care Services approved. 12 There were submitted (1) the minutes of the Social Work Complaints Review Committee of 28th November 2008; (2) a report by that committee detailing its findings in respect of the complaint; and (3) comments by the complainant and a response by the Executive Director of Social Care Services in respect of the report. After consideration, the committee (a) noted (i) the committee’s decision as detailed in its report; and (ii) the comments by the complainant; and (b) approved the response by the Executive Director of Social Care Services.