Falkirk Council Agenda - 27 September 2023, 10:00 
A meeting to be held at Grangemouth Community Education Unit, 69-71 Abbots Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8JB at 10:00 on 27 September 2023.
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| Record of Votes Add wording of note here View Papers | |
| In accordance with section 43 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Provost has directed that this meeting will be conducted in such a manner as to allow remote attendance by elected members. The meeting will be livestreamed via the Council website at:- https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/live | |
| 1 | Sederunt |
| 2 | Declarations of Interest Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in any item of business at the meeting, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of the interest. |
| 3 | Minutes and Information Bulletin |
| (a) | Minute of Meeting of Falkirk Council held on 28 June 2023; View Papers |
| (b) | Volume of Minutes - Volume 1 2023/24, and View Papers |
| (c) | Information Bulletin - Volume 1 2023/24. View Papers |
| 4 | Rolling Action Log View Papers |
| 5 | Year Two of The Council Plan: 2022/23 - 2026/27 Report by the Chief Executive. View Papers |
| 6 | Financial Strategy 2024/25 to 2028/29 Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. View Papers |
| 7 | Workforce Strategy & Council Workforce Plan Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. View Papers |
| 8 | Council Management Structure Report by the Chief Executive. View Papers |
| 9 | Formal Consultation and Proposal to Change the Distance Criteria for Home to Schools Transport Report by the Interim Director of Children's Services and the Director of Place Services. Deputation Requests An application has been made by Robbie Burgess on behalf of Daniel Cameron, Tamsin Gold, Charlotte Robertson and Alyssa Evans, Scottish Youth Parliament to be received as a deputation to be heard in respect of this item of business. An application has been made by Declan McGavin to be received as a deputation to be heard in respect of this item of business. In accordance with Standing Order 33.5, Council shall decide whether to hear the deputations. Note: The Provost has indicated that this item will be considered at 2.00pm or as soon as practicable thereafter. View Papers |
| 10 | Referral from the Executive - Treasury Management Annual Review 2022/23 Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. View Papers |
| 11 | Proportionality of Committee Places and Appointments to Outside Bodies Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. View Papers |
| 12 | Programme of Meetings 2024/25 Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. View Papers |
| 13 | Execution of Deeds Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. View Papers |
| 14 | Motions Two motions submitted in accordance with Standing Order 29 are set out below. Motions that refer to matters within the remit of the Executive, or Education, Children and Young People Executive, will stand referred to the appropriate body, without discussion, unless:- (1) special circumstances exist which, in opinion of the Provost (having consulted with the Council Leader and the Leader of the main Opposition groups) requires an exception to be made; (2) two thirds of the members present vote in favour of the matter being discussed; or (3) the motion raises an issue with significant impact on the Council area which the Provost, having consulted with the Leader of the Council and the Leaders of the main Opposition groups, considers suitable for debate at Council. The following motion is reserved to Council:- View Papers |
| (a) | Appointment of Baillies 1. Council notes that the Standing Orders currently provide for the appointment of Baillies but that none have been appointed for some time; 2. Council agrees that it would be useful to have a small number of Baillies who would be available to assist the Provost and the Depute Provost in in civic duties; 3. Council accordingly agrees to appoint two Baillies, one Independent member and one from the Conservative Group, and that if this motion is agreed that the appointments should be made at the next meeting of Council. Proposed by Provost Bissett The following motion stands referred to the Executive unless otherwise determined by the Provost, having consulted with the Leader of the Council and the Leaders of the main Opposition groups. View Papers |
| (b) | Stroke Awareness Council understands that FAST - the public health campaign for stroke awareness - does not incorporate all symptoms of a potential stroke; further understands that other symptoms of stroke include vertigo, dizziness, cold sweats, an inability to stand, difficulty in concentration, and vomiting; recognises that quick treatment is essential for those having a stroke; further recognises that an understanding of all potential symptoms of stroke is fundamentally important in delivering "fast" treatment to those having a stroke; therefore: The council agrees that the Council Leader sign a letter. with other group leaders having the opportunity to co-sign, asking the Scottish Government to: (i) pledge to finance the public health awareness campaign as set out in the national stroke improvement plan; (ii) ask Public Health Scotland to conduct a review into the "FAST" stroke public health campaign to see if there is a way to incorporate all the different symptoms of stroke whilst re-emphasising the importance of quick treatment. Proposed by Councillor Bundy View Papers |