In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held remotely in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003.  Where possible, the meeting will be live-streamed and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home.  In the event that live-streaming is not possible, a recording of the meeting will instead be available to view at this location.

Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in respect of items of business on the Agenda.

The accuracy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 6 October 2020 will be confirmed and the Minutes signed in accordance with Paragraph 7 (1) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (copy enclosed).

Submit a report and receive a presentation by the Executive Director (Communities) on the impact of the Scottish Attainment Challenge on improved outcomes for learners in North Ayrshire (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities) on the priorities and content of the South West Educational Improvement Collaborative (SWEIC) Annual Plan 2020 (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities) on the revised North Ayrshire Local Education Phasing Delivery Plan (copy to follow).

Submit a report  by the Head of Finance on the financial performance for the Council at 31 August 2020 (copy enclosed)

Submit a report  by the Head of Finance on the progress in delivering the Capital Investment Programme for 2020/21 (copy enclosed).

Submit a report  by the Head of Finance on Treasury Management update for the period 1 April to 30 September 2020 (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Head of People and ICT on myaccount and the benefits of using this as the authentication method for North Ayrshire Council online services (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on the Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2021 - 2026 (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on the Roads Winter Service and Weather Emergencies Plan 2020/21 (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on final confirmation of the scheme and the proposed next steps (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on the development of the Millburn Flood Protection Scheme (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on the delivery of the strategic regeneration of Lochshore (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Communities) seeking approval for a street name within the residential development on land which was formerly St Brendan’s RC Church in Corrie Crescent, Saltcoats (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Director (Growth and Investment) on the progress of North Ayrshire Council’s Ayrshire Growth Deal Projects (copy enclosed).

Submit a report by the Director (Health and Social Care Partnership) on the Chief Social Worker’s annual report (copy enclosed).

Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent.

Resolve in terms of Section 50(A)4 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude from the Meeting the press and the public for the following item of business on the grounds indicated in terms of Paragraph 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A  of the Act.

Non Disclosure of Information

In terms of Standing Order 19 (Disclosure of Information), the information contained within the following report is confidential information within the meaning of Section 50A of the 1973 Act and shall not be disclosed to any person by any Member or Officer.

Submit a report by the Executive Director (Place) on letting of the Gateway Building in i3, Irvine Enterprise Area.

Please note: this meeting may be recorded/live-streamed to the Council's internet site, where it will be capable of repeated viewing.  At the start of the meeting, the Provost/Chair will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being recorded/live-streamed.

You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018.  Data collected during the webcast will be retained in accordance with the Council’s published policy, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available via the Council’s internet site.

If you are participating in this meeting by invitation, you are consenting to being filmed and consenting to the use and storage of those images and sound recordings and any information pertaining to you contained in the them live-streaming/recording or training purposes and for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available to the public.  If you do not wish to participate in a recording, you should leave the 'virtual meeting'.  This will constitute your revocation of consent.

If you have any queries regarding this, please contact dataprotectionofficer@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Elected Members

Joe Cullinane (Chair)
John Bell (Vice-Chair)
Robert Foster
Alex Gallagher
Louise McPhater
Jim Montgomerie

Church Representatives

Mr Andrew Bruce
Mr Ian Haining
Ms Babs Mowat

Teaching Representative

Ms Jacqui MacKenzie

Youth Council Representatives