Council Executive Agenda - 24 March 2009, 10:00 Help

A meeting to be held at Council Chambers, West Lothian House at 10:00 on 24 March 2009.

Number Item
Public Session 
02Order of Business, including notice of urgent business View Papers
03Declarations of Interest - Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in the items of business for consideration at the meeting, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of their interest. View Papers
04Confirm the Minute of the Council Executive held on Tuesday 24 February 2009 (herewith). View Papers
Public Items for Decision 
05Proposed Boycott of Israeli Goods - Consider Notice of Motion from West Dunbartonshire Council (herewith) View Papers
06Consultation - A Chief Returning Officer for Scotland - Report by Chief Executive (herewith) View Papers
07West Lothian Council Publication Scheme - Report by Chief Executive (herewith) View Papers
08Scheme of Elected Members Remuneration, Allowances and Reimbursement of Expenses - Report by Head of Support Services (herewith) View Papers
09Treasury Management Strategy 2009/2010 - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
10Risk Management - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
11Procurement Arrangements - The Supply of Civic Centre Furniture - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
12Procurement Arrangements - The Supply of Road Maintenance Materials - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
13Procurement Arrangements - The Provision of an Employee Benefit Scheme - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
14Joint Tasking - Report by Head of Community Planning and Regeneration (herewith) View Papers
15Foster Carer Mileage Rates - Report by Head of Social Policy (herewith) View Papers
16Corporate Parenting Policy - Report by Head of Social Policy (herewith) View Papers
17Westrigg Old Man's Hut - Report by Head of Cultural Services (herewith) View Papers
18Householder Permitted Developer Rights - Scottish Government Consultation Paper - Report by Development Control Manager (herewith) View Papers
19Consultation on Revision of Planning Circular 12/1996 - Planning Agreements - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
20Strategic Development Plan Update - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
21Development Plan Scheme - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
22Proposed Joint Working Agreement between Historic Scotland and Planning Authorities in Relation to Statutory Casework and Consultation (herewith) View Papers
23Draft Planning Brief - James Young High School, Livingston - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
24Capital Programme Expenditure - Traditional Town Centre - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
25Bus Service Information - Issues and Initiatives - Report by Public Transport Manager (herewith) View Papers
26Update on the Forth Replacement Crossing - Report by Transportation Manager (herewith) View Papers
27Strategic Transport Projects Review - Report by Transportation Manager (herewith) View Papers
28Proposed Waiting Restrictions - Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate - Report by Transportation Manager (herewith) View Papers
29Objections to Proposed Waiting Restrictions and Proposal for Additional Measures, Linlithgow - Report by Transportation Manager (herewith) View Papers
30Designing Streets - Consultation Draft from Scottish Government - Joint Report by Transportation Manager and Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
31Lease of Additional Areas of Land, Millfield, Livingston at Almond Valley Heritage Trust - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
3234-36 Main Street, West Calder - Proposed Extension of Lease to Red Band Chemical Company Ltd T/A MacBride Pharmacy Ltd - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
33Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow - Proposed Lease for Visitor Attraction - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
34Land at Howden West Road, Livingston - Proposed Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
35Conference and Courses - CILIPS (Chartered Institute of Libraries and Information Professionals) Annual Conference, 1st to 3rd June 2009, Peebles Hydro, Peebles - Consider Attendance View Papers
Public Items for Information 
36Action Taken in Terms of Standing Order 31 (Urgent Business) View Papers
(a)Responding to Allegations against Foster Carers - Protocol for Consultation and Comment - Note approval provided for the submission of a response to the Scottish Government as recommended by the Head of Social Policy in his report dated 17th February 2009 (herewith) View Papers
(b)The Big Lottery Fund "Big Thinking" Consultation - Note approval provided for the submission of a response to the Scottish Government as recommended by the Head of Community Planning and Regeneration in his report dated 20th February 2009 (herewith) View Papers
(c)Greenspace Questionaire - Long Term Sustainable Management of Urban Greenspaces - Note approval provided for the submission of a response to the Scottish Government as recommended by the Head of Operational Services in his report dated 6th March 2009 (herewith) View Papers
Public Session 
40Apologies for Absence View Papers