Council Executive Agenda - 10 February 2009, 10:00 Help

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

Number Item
Public Session 
02Apologies for Absence View Papers
03Order of Business, including notice of urgent business View Papers
04Declarations 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
05Confirm the Minute of the Meeting held on 13th January 2009 (herewith) View Papers
Public Items for Decision 
06Election Business - Note resignation of Councillor Campbell from Oatridge College Board and consider replacement. View Papers
07Standards of Conduct for Members in Council and Committee Meetings - Report by Chief Executive (herewith) View Papers
08Procurement Arrangements - The Provision of Manned Security Services to the Civic Centre, Livingston - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
09Procurement Arrangements - The Supply of Musical Instruments, Musical Scores and Pre-Recorded CD's - Report by Head of Finance (herewith) View Papers
10Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 - Taxi & Private Hire Car Licensing Consultative Groups - Report by Chief Solicitor (herewith) View Papers
11Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 - Licensing Fees - Report by Chief Solicitor (herewith) View Papers
Public Session 
11Recognition of Achievement - Postgraduate Certificate with Merit in Integrated Emergency Management from University of Leeds, Caroline Burton View Papers
Public Items for Decision 
12Energy Performance Certificates in Public Buildings - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
13Land at Watson Park, Armadale - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
14Almond Valley Heritage Trust - Lease of 9.237 hectares, Millfield, Livingson - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers
15Planning Brief for site at Burngrange Park, West Calder - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith)  View Papers
16Deans South - Report by Head of Housing and Building Services (herewith) View Papers
17New Build Council Housing 2007-2011 - Report by Head of Housing and Buildings Services (herewith) View Papers
18Consultation on Role of Chief Social Work Officers - Report by Head of Social Policy (herewith) View Papers
19Scottish Enterprise East - Regional Advisory Board - Report by Director of Development and Environmental Services (herewith) View Papers
20Courses and Conferences -  View Papers
(a)Consider attendance at the Planning a Route to National Success : Examing Scotland's Planning Reform Conference on Tuesday 24th March 209, Edinburgh
(b)Consider attendance at the Patients Rights - Taking Ownership and Improving Practice Conference on Tiesday 31st March 2009
(c)Consider attendance at the CIPFA in Scotland Annual Conference, Edinburgh, 19th and 20th March 2009
Public Items for Information 
21Community Planning Partnership Board - Report by Head of Community Planning and Regeneration (herewith) View Papers
22Action Taken in Terms of Standing Order 31 (Urgent Business) View Papers
(a)Recovery of Expenditure for Provision of Social Care : Consultation on Regulations and Revised Guidance Ordinary Residence - Note approval provided for the submission of a response to the Scottish Government's consultation as recommended by the Head of Social Policy in his report dated 16th January 2009 (herewith). View Papers
(b)Discussion Paper - Coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Note approval provided for the submission of a response to the Scottish Government's discussion paper as recommended by the Chief Executive in his report dated 7th January 2009 (herewith) View Papers
(c)Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2009-2014 - Note approval provided for the submission of the West Lothian Council's SHIP as recommended by the Head of Housing and Building Services in her report dated 6th January 2009 (herewith). View Papers
(d)New Build Council Housing - Bid for Government Funding - Note approval provided for the submission of a bid for government funding for new council house build as recommended by the Head of Housing and Building Services in her report dated 28th January 2009. View Papers
Private Items for Decision 
23PRIVATE SESSION - The Clerk considers that the following business is likely to be taken in private (exempt under the relevant paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973). View Papers
24Blackridge Station Update - Land Purchase and Funding - Report by Director of Development and Environmental Services (to follow) View Papers