Council Executive Agenda - 28 September 2010, 10:00 
A meeting to be held at Council Chambers, West Lothian Civic Centre, Livingston at 10:00 on 28 September 2010.
For further information please contact Val Johnston, Tel No.01506 281604 or email val.johnston@westlothian.gov.uk
| Number | Item | 
|---|---|
| Public Session | |
| 1 | Apologies for Absence View Papers | 
| 2 | Order of Business, including notice of urgent business | 
| 3 | Declarations 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. | 
| 4 | Confirm Minutes of Meeting of Council Executive held on 31 August 2010 (herewith). View Papers | 
| Public Items for Decision | |
| 5 | Review of Financial Regulations - Report by Head of Finance and Estates (herewith) View Papers | 
| 6 | Procurement Arrangements - The Provision of An Employee Give As You Earn Scheme - Report by Head of Corporate Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 7 | Procurement Arrangements: Integrated Housing and Building Services IT System - Report by Head of Finance and Estates (herewith) View Papers | 
| 8 | 'Resourcing a High Quality Planning System - A Consultation Paper' - Report by Development Management Manager (herewith) View Papers | 
| 9 | Draft Planning Brief - Almondvale South (Trim Track), Livingston - Report by Planning Services Manager (herewith) View Papers | 
| 10 | Open Space Strategy Review and Strategic Environmental Assessment - Report by Head of Operational Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 11 | Allotment Strategy - Report by Head of Operational Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 12 | Disabled Person's Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009: Off-Street Parking Initial Duties - Report by the Head of Operational Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 13 | Review of Closure of Linlithgow Staffed Public Conveniences at the Vennel, Linlithgow - Report by Head of Operational Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 14 | Blue Badge Reform: A Consultation Document - July 2010 - Scottish Government Consultation - West Lothian Response - Report by Head of Social Policy (herewith) View Papers | 
| 15 | Candleworks Development Site, Greendykes Road, Broxburn: Proposed Grant of Servitude Rights to Chesapeake Ltd and SG Baker Ltd and Sale of Ancillary Land - Report by Head of Finance and Estates (herewith) View Papers | 
| 16 | 0.35 Hectares at Murrayfield, Blackburn: Blackburn Bowling Club - Proposed Lease Extension - Report by the Head of Finance and Estates (herewith) View Papers | 
| 17 | Bathgate Local Area Committee - Naming of Former Lindsay House - Report by Head of Area Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 18 | Bus Service Information Strategy - Report by Head of Operational Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 19 | Contingency Strategy - Draft Workforce Management Policies and Procedures - Report by Head of Corporate Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 20 | IT Strategy - Report by Head of Corporate Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 21 | Election Preparations - Report by Chief Executive (herewith) View Papers | 
| 22 | Interim Review of Electoral Arrangements - Report by Chief Executive (herewith) View Papers | 
| 23 | Food Standards Agency Audit 2010 - Report by Environmental Health and Trading Standards Manager (herewith) View Papers | 
| 24 | Community Planning Partnership Board - Report by Head of Area Services (herewith) View Papers | 
| 25 | Scottish Public Services Ombudsman - Annual Report 2009-2010 - Report by Chief Executive (herewith) View Papers | 
| 26 | Ladywell Community Council - Special Project Grant Application - Report by Chief Solicitor (herewith) View Papers | 
| Public Items for Information | |
| 27 | Action Taken In Terms of Standing Order 31 (Urgent Business) View Papers | 
| (a) | Scottish Government Consultation - Lead Funder Guidance - Note approval provided for the submission of a response to the Scottish Govenment as recommended by the Head of Area Services in his report dated 10th September 2010 (herewith) View Papers | 
| (b) | Broxburn Community Council - Prescribed Numbers - note approval provided to increase the number of prescribed members on Broxburn Community Council from 8 to 12 members as recommended by the Chief Solicitor in her report dated 28th September 2010 (herewith) View Papers | 
| Private Items for Information | |
| 28 | PRIVATE ITEM - Fauldhouse Partnership Centre - Report by Head of Property Services (herewith) View Papers | 
