Notice of Meeting and Agenda The City of Edinburgh Council Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 10 am in the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh 1 Order of Business Including any notices of motion and any other items of business submitted as urgent for consideration at the meeting. 2 Declaration of Interests Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in the items of business for consideration, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of their interest. 3 Deputations If any 4 Questions 4.1 By Councillor Edie – Social Care, Childcare and Housing Co- operatives – for answer by the Leader of the Council 5 Minutes 5.1 The City of Edinburgh Council of 23 August 2012 (circulated) – submitted for approval as a correct record 6 Appointments If any 7 Reports from Committees 7.1 Leader’s Report (circulated) 7.2 Community Empowerment and Renewal Bill Scottish Government Consultation – report from the Policy and Strategy Committee (circulated) 7.3 CCTV – Telfer Underpass – report from the Health, Social Care and Housing Committee (circulated) 8 New Business 8.1 Governance Review: Political Management Arrangements and Operational Governance – report by the Director of Corporate Governance (circulated) 8.2 Management Rules for Public Parks and Greenspace 2013-2023 – report by the Director of Services for Communities (circulated) 8.3 Disposal of Leith Waterworld – joint report by the Directors of Corporate Governance and Services for Communities (circulated) 8.4 Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – Re-Appointment of the City of Edinburgh Licensing Forum and Revised Constitution – report by the Director of Services for Communities (circulated) 8.5 Proposal to Change the Name of the Old Council Chamber to The Diamond Jubilee Room – report by the Director of Services for Communities (circulated) 9 Reports from Neighbourhood Partnerships If any 10 Notices of Motion for Debate at Council 10.1 By Councillor Day – Edinburgh Athletic Club – UK Winners of the Young Athletes League “That this Council congratulates the athletes, coaches and officials of Edinburgh Athletic Club in winning the UK final of the Young Athletes League at Manchester's Sportcity on Sunday 2 September. The result is the culmination of a season long competition to find the best track and field club in the UK for U13, U15 and U17 year old athletes and it is the first time that a Scottish club has won the competition since it began in 1974. Council commends the efforts and success of the Edinburgh Athletic Club and asks the Lord Provost to celebrate this in an appropriate manner.” 10.2 By Councillor Edie – Edinburgh Common Riding Event for Bicycles “Council notes the success of the re-established Edinburgh Common Riding which has become a highly popular community event since its resurrection. Council also notes that in 2001 during the foot and mouth outbreak the town of Melrose established a common riding by bicycle, which has now become a highly popular annual event, in addition to their own traditional Common Riding, with 542 participants this year, ranging from 8 months to over 80 years old. Council agrees to a report back to the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee following discussion with the Cycling Forum on the feasibility of Edinburgh having an additional common riding event for bicycles possibly as part of the Bike Festival along the lines of that pioneered by Melrose.” 10.3 By Councillor Corbett – Andy Murray Craiglockhart Tennis Centre “Council: 1) Congratulates Andy Murray on becoming the first British winner of a Grand Slam Tennis Tournament in over 70 years; 2) Recognises and celebrates Andy Murray’s long association with the Craiglockhart Tennis Centre; 3) Agrees to open discussions with Edinburgh Leisure with a view to naming the centre the Andy Murray Tennis Centre at Craiglockhart.” 10.4 By Councillor Rose – Castlebrae High School “Council 1. Notes that the administration has indicated an intention to close Castlebrae Community High School. 2. Notes that the 2010-12 inspection process and reports gave cause for considerable concern. 3. Notes that concerns about educational achievement and attainment at Castlebrae have existed for many years. 4. Notes that the administration wishes to explore Co-operative and other ways of delivering education. 5. Notes the existence of examples of successful education delivery elsewhere including: a. Co-operative sponsored schools including around 200 in England and Wales, and the Elmgreen Co-operative School in Lambeth. b. Co-operative schools in Sweden. c. Ark Schools and Harris Federation schools, both of which have a promising track record in turning round poorly performing schools. d. Teach First, a charity which recruits exceptional graduates into teaching and specialises in contributing to schools in challenging circumstances which experience high levels of poverty or under achievement. e. Future Leaders, a charity which focuses on developing the next generation of leaders for challenging schools. 6. Resolves to set up a working party to investigate and report on these examples and other innovative types of education delivery which could have a role at Castlebrae Community High School, or in other parts of Edinburgh’s education system where there is limited attainment. 7. Resolves that the working party report back to the Education, Children and Families Committee by the end of March 2013.” 10.5 By Councillor Chapman – Workfare “Council: Notes the Workfare scheme introduced by the Westminster Government that forces people on welfare to work without payment under threat of loss of benefits; Believes that this undermines paid employment, genuine volunteering and the social welfare system, and does not benefit individuals or communities, but perpetuates poverty; Resolves not to take part in any Workfare or other forced labour scheme.” 11 Notices of Motion for Remit to Committees 11.1 By Councillor Day – Dog Fouling Initiative – for remit to the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee “Committee notes the success of the Forth Neighbourhood Partnership’s dog fouling initiative in 2011 which won a national award for innovation and creativity. Committee also notes the continued issues relating to dog fouling and the negative impact which this can have on local communities. While most dog owners dispose of dog fouling responsibly it only takes one or two irresponsible owners to leave the fouling behind to make a neighbourhood look unattractive and uncared for, as well as presenting a potentially serious health hazard to young children. To build on the successes of the Forth initiative, Committee calls for a report into how this initiative and its successes can be rolled out across the city, targeting irresponsible owners who persistently allow dog fouling, the report to also consider the possible introduction of a Green Dog Walkers scheme, initially on a pilot basis.” Carol Campbell Acting Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance Notes: 1) For the remaining item of business likely to be considered in private, see separate agenda. 2) If you have any questions about the agenda or meeting arrangements, please contact Allan McCartney, Committee Services, City of Edinburgh Council, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ; 0131 529 4246; e-mail [email protected]. 3) A copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the main reception office, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh. 4) The agenda, minutes and public reports for this meeting and all the main Council committees can be viewed online by going to www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings. Members and Officers of the Council can also view them by going to the Orb home page and clicking on Committee Papers Online. Webcasting of Council Meetings Please note: this meeting may be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at the start of the meeting the Lord Provost will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed. You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act. Data collected during this webcast will be retained in accordance with the Council’s published policy. Generally the public seating areas will not be filmed. However, by entering the Council Chamber and using the public seating area, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings for web casting or training purposes. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact Committee Services on 0131 529 4105 or [email protected]. Please recycle this paper B Notice of Meeting and Agenda The City of Edinburgh Council Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 10 am in the City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh Item likely to be taken in private B1 Property Investigation – Exclusion of Contractors – report from the Finance and Resources Committee (circulated) Carol Campbell Acting Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance Notes: 1) The above report is not for publication as it falls within the description of exempt information and, consequently, is likely to be considered in private. 2) If you have any questions about the agenda or meeting arrangements, please contact Allan McCartney, Committee Services, City of Edinburgh Council, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ; 0131 529 4246; e-mail [email protected]. 3) The agenda, minutes and public reports for this meeting and all the main Council committees can be viewed online by going to www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cpol. Members and Officers of the Council can also view them by going to the Council intranet home page and clicking on Committee Business. Please recycle this paper From: Splashback Sent: 19 September 2012 09:35 To: Allan McCartney Subject: Re: Leith Waterworld - deputation Dear Allan Following our phone call this morning, Splashback would like to request a deputation in the full chamber tomorrow, responding to the motion/debate on the "Disposal of Leith Waterworld".