Policy and Strategy Agrenda 30 October 2007

ABERDEEN
CITY COUNCIL

To: Councillor Dean, Convener; and Councillors Allan, Cassie, Cooney, Crockett, Donnelly, Greig, Ironside, Kiddie, McCaig, May, Reynolds, John Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Kirsty West, Wisely and Yuill.

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 22nd October, 2007

POLICY AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

The Members of the POLICY AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE are requested to meet here in the Town House onTUESDAY, 30th OCTOBER, 2007 at the conclusion of the Policy and Strategy (Education) Committee, which commences at 2.00pm.

HAZEL SPALDING
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

MINUTES, COMMITTEE BUSINESS AND MOTIONS

* 1.1 Minute of Previous Meeting of 4th September, 2007

* 1.2 Committee Business Statement

* 1.3 Motions List

MOTIONS

* 2.1 Motion by Councillor Hunter - Castlegate Resurfacing - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

* 3.1 Performance Management Report - Report by Corporate Director for Strategic Leadership

COMMUNITY

* 4.1 Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) - Memorandum and Articles of Association - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability

TRANSPORT AND CONNECTIONS

* 5.1 Strategic Transportation Projects - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 5.2 Cyclist Safety at Pedestrian Refuges - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment (South)

* 5.3 Policy for the Provision of On-Street Diplomatic Parking Bays at Consulates and Approval for Kazakhstan Consulate - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment (South)

* 5.4 Local Transport Strategy Final Draft - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 5.5 Business Case for the Civil Enforcement of Bus Lanes - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment (South)

* 5.6 Distribution Hub - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability

* 5.7 Driveway Application Appeal Procedure - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment (South)

LAND USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

* 6.1 Consultation on Strategic Development Planning Authority Designation Orders and Statutory Guidance - Report by Head of Planning and Infrastructure

* 6.2 River Dee Catchment Management Plan - Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability

SHELTER

* 7.1 ACCess Aberdeen - Report by Head of Shelter and Environment (Central)

* 7.2 Goodapple Homes Tenant Reward Scheme - Report by Head of Planning and Policy Services to Adults

* 7.3 Minutes of Meetings of Communal Cleaning Working Group of 7th August and 11th September, 2007

HEALTH AND CARE

* 8.1 Corporate Child Protection Policy and Guidance 2007-10 - Report by Chief Social Work Officer

* 8.2 The Role of Elected Members in Improving Health and Community Wellbeing - Report by Head of Community Planning and Regeneration

* 8.3 Draft Corporate Parenting Policy 2007-10 - Report by Head of Planning and Policy for Services to Children and Young People

MISCELLANEOUS

*      9.1   Appointments to Outside Bodies:-
               (a)    Aberdeen Outdoor Access Forum – 1 member and 1 substitute
              (b)    Grampian Racial Equality Council – Councillor Donnelly plus 1 additional member
               (c)    Homesafety Aberdeen – 2 members
              (d)    North East Agricultural Advisory Committee – Lord Provost and Councillors Hunter and McDonald plus 2 additional members
               (e)    Scottish Accident Prevention Council – Water and Leisure Safety – 1 member
*            (f)    Grampian Macmillan Partnership Project – 1 member

9.2 Conference – Scotland: Creative Nation, Cultural Summit – Edinburgh – 25th – 27th February, 2008 – For consideration of attendance by elected members

9.3 Event – Improvement Service: Elected Members’ Caseload Management – Stirling – 2nd November, 2007 – For consideration of attendance by elected members

* 9.4 Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum Awards Presentation Dinner and Dance 2007 – 6th December, 2007 – Glasgow – For consideration of attendance by elected members.

* 9.5 Strategy for the Integrated and Comprehensive Management of Resources - Report by Corporate Director for Resources Management

ITEMS WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER IN PRIVATE

SHELTER

* 10.1 Internal Audit Reports Issued - Remit from Continuous Improvement Committee of 11th September, 2007

LAND USE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

* 11.1 Driveway Applications – Reports by Head of Planning and Policy for Services to Adults

If you require any further information about this agenda please contact Wendy Turnbull on (52)2520.