Council Executive Agenda - 04 May 2010, 10:00 Help

A meeting to be held at Council Chambers, Civic Centre at 10:00 on 04 May 2010.

For further information please contact Val Johnston, Tel No.01506 281604 or email val.johnston@westlothian.gov.uk.

Number Item
Public Session 
1Apologies for Absence View Papers
2Order of Business, including notice of urgent business
3Declarations 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
4Minutes -
(a)Confirm the Minutes of Meeting of Council Executive held on 13 April 2010 (herewith). View Papers
(b)Note the Minute of Meeting of West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership Board held on 23 February 2010 (herewith) View Papers
Public Items for Decision 
5Developing Solutions for those in Housing Need - Report by Head of Housing and Building Services (herewith) View Papers
6Life Stage Outcome Planning Programme - Report by Life Stages Programme Manager (herewith) View Papers
7Blackridge Community Council Special Project Grant Application - Report by Chief Solicitor (herewith) View Papers
8Procurement Strategy - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
9Business Continuity Management - Report by Director of Development and Environmental Services (herewith) View Papers
10Risk Management - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
11Updated West Lothian Economic Strategy and Regional Framework - Report by Head of Cultural, Communities and Economic Development Services (herewith) View Papers
12Self-Directed Support : A National Strategy for Scotland - Scottish Government Consultation - West Lothian Response - Report by Head of Social Policy (herewith) View Papers
13Strategic Development Plan - Main Issues Report, Monitoring Statement and Supporting Documents - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
14Planning Brief - Limefield, Brucefield, Livingston - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers
15Consultation on Application for Harrows Law Windfarm, Dunsyre, South Lanarkshire - Report by Development Management Manager (herewith) View Papers
16The Determination of Armadale Retail Planning Application - Report by Development Management Manager (herewith) View Papers
17Planning Appeals - Report by Development Management Manager (herewith) View Papers
18Consultation on Options for Improving Information on the Labels of Alcoholic Drinks to Support Consumers to make Healthier Choices in the UK - Report by Head of Social Policy (herewith) View Papers
19Conferences and Courses -  View Papers
(a)Consider attendance at the Riding of Linlithgow Marches, Tuesday 15th June 2010 (herewith)
(b)Consider attendance at the 4th Annual Conference of Managing Scottish Public Sector Budgets, 21st June 2010, Barcelo Carlton Hotel, Edinburgh.
Public Items for Information 
20Senior Councillor Payments - Report by Head of Support Services (herewith) View Papers
21Action Taken in Terms of Standing Order 31 (Urgent Business) - View Papers
(a)Consultation - Response to Scottish Government Consultation Paper on Death Certification, Burial and Cremation - Note approval provided for a response to be submitted to as recommended by the Head of Operational Services in his report dated 19th April 2010 (herewith). View Papers
(b)APSE Fleet, Waste and Ground Services Seminar 2010 - "Driving Towards Excellence in Challenging Times" - Note approval provided for Councillor Anderson to attend the seminar between 4th and 7th May 2010, Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore.
(c)Conference - "Fair Trade in Local Government : Why Bother ?" - Note approval provided for attendance at the conference by Councillor Johnston between 10th and 11th June 2010, Highland Council, Inverness.