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Minutes of
Glasgow City Council

2012/2013 – Print 3
CONTENTS
(1) Minutes of the Council of 13th September 2012, pages 321 to 326,
(2) Strathclyde Pension Fund of 3rd and 25th September 2012, page 327 to 329,
(3) Planning Applications Committee of 4th and 18th September and 2nd October 2012, pages 330 to 333,
(4) Personnel Appeals Committee of 31st August, 7th and 28th September and 5th October 2012,
pages 334 to 335,
(5) Scrutiny Committees
(a) Finance and Audit of 5th and 19th September and 3rd October 2012, pages 336 to 342, and
(b) Operational Delivery of 20th September and 5th October 2012, pages 343 to 344,
(6) Planning Local Review Committee 11th and 19th September and 9th October 2012, pages 345 to 347,
(7) Appointment of Senior Officers Committee of 20th September and 9th October 2012, page 348,
(8) Licensing and Regulatory Committee of 5th, 6th, 19th and 20th September and 3rd, 4th and 10th
October 2012, pages 349 to 387,
(9) Policy Development Committees
(a) Public Petitions and General Purposes of 4th September 2012, pages 388 to 391,
(b) Health and Social Care of 26th September 2012, pages 392 to 393,
(c) Regeneration and the Economy of 2nd October 2012, pages 394 to 396,
(d) Sustainability and the Environment of 10th October 2012, pages 397 to 399, and
(e) Children and Families of 11th October 2012, pages 400 to 402,
(10) Executive Committee of 13th and 27th September and 11th October 2012, pages 403 to 417.
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MINUTES
OF
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Glasgow, 13th September 2012.
Glasgow City Council.
Present: The Lord Provost, Sadie Docherty (Chair).
JAMES ADAMS JUDITH FISHER NORMAN MacLEOD
SUSAN AITKEN MARIE GARRITY GORDON MATHESON
KEN ANDREW IRIS GIBSON DAVID MEIKLE
DR NINA BAKER EMMA GILLAN HANIF RAJA
MALCOLM BALFOUR ARCHIE GRAHAM MOHAMMED RAZAQ
DR MARTIN BARTOS LIAM HAINEY MARTIN RHODES
GERRY BOYLE JAHANGIR HANIF RUSSELL ROBERTSON
PHILIP BRAAT GRAEME HENDRY PAUL ROONEY
MAUREEN BURKE MHAIRI HUNTER GEORGE RYAN
BILL BUTLER RASHID HUSSAIN FRANNY SCALLY
ELIZABETH CAMERON SHABBAR JAFFRI JAMES SCANLON
PAUL CAREY CHRIS KELLY AUSTIN SHERIDAN
MARGOT CLARK JOHN KELLY SORYIA SIDDIQUE
AILEEN COLLERAN MATT KERR ANNE SIMPSON
MALCOLM CUNNING YVONNE KUCUK HELEN STEPHEN
STEPHEN CURRAN GERALD LEONARD ALLAN STEWART
FEARGAL DALTON JOHN LETFORD ALISON THEWLISS
GILBERT DAVIDSON FRANK McAVEETY FARIHA THOMAS
FRANK DOCHERTY DAVID McDONALD JIM TORRANCE
JOSEPHINE DOCHERTY ELAINE McDOUGALL DAVID TURNER
MARTIN DOCHERTY MARTIN McELROY MARTHA WARDROP
STEPHEN DORNAN PAULINE McKEEVER ALISTAIR WATSON
GLENN ELDER JOHN McLAUGHLIN KIERAN WILD
JONATHAN FINDLAY KENNY McLEAN
THE LORD DEAN OF GUILD
DEACON CONVENER
Apologies: James Coleman, Jennifer Dunn, Phil Greene, Allison Hunter, Billy McAllister, George
Redmond and Sohan Singh.
Attending: A O’Donnell, Executive Director of Corporate Services; G Black, Chief Executive;
R Brown, Executive Director of Development and Regeneration Services; D Crawford,
Executive Director of Social Care Services; B Devlin, Executive Director of Land and
Environmental Services; M McKenna, Executive Director of Education Services; and
M Johnston, Assistant Director of Financial Services.
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Deacon Convener—Valediction.
1 The Lord Provost intimated that Mr Jack Steel would shortly demit office from the position of
Deacon Convener of the Trades House.
On behalf of the Council, the Lord Provost thanked Mr Steel for his continued interest in the affairs of the
Council, for his valuable assistance on civic and ceremonial occasions and for the willingness of the Trades
House to maintain the ancient ties with the Council. Mr Steel replied in suitable terms.
Minutes approved.
2 The minutes of the Council meeting of 28th June 2012 (Print 2, pages 219 to 228) were submitted
and approved.
Minutes of committees submitted and approved.
3 The minutes of the undernoted committees were submitted and approved:—
(1) Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee of 21st June 2012 (Print 2, page 229);
(2) Scrutiny Committees:—
(a) Finance and Audit of 8th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 230 to 233); and
(b) Operational Delivery of 9th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 234 to 235);
(3) Planning Local Review Committee of 18th June and 14th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 236 to 237);
(4) Personnel Appeals Committee of 15th, 25th (x2), 27th, 29th (x2) June, 5th, 9th, 13th, 24th and 26th July
and 3rd and 24th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 238 to 244);
(5) Planning Applications Committee of 19th June and 7th, 21st and 29th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 245
to 250);
(6) Licensing and Regulatory Committee of 20th and 21st June and 8th, 9th, 15th, 22nd, 23rd and 29th
August 2012 (Print 2, pages 251 to 289);
(7) Policy Development Committees:—
(a) Public Petitions and General Purposes of 15th June 2012 (Print 2, pages 290 to 292);
(b) Health and Social Care of 15th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 293 to 295);
(c) Regeneration and the Economy of 19th June and 21st August 2012 (Print 2, pages 296 to 299);
(d) Sustainability and the Environment of 29th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 300 to 303); and
(e) Children and Families of 30th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 304 to 306); and
(8) Executive Committee of 28th June and 16th and 30th August 2012 (Print 2, pages 307 to 319).
Minutes of Planning Applications Committee approved.
4 The minutes of the Planning Applications Committee of 4th September 2012 were submitted and
approved.
Changes to committees etc approved.
5 The Council approved the following changes to committees etc:—
Committee etc Appointment
Autism Spectrum Disorders Working Group Appoint Jonathan Findlay (Chair), Bill Butler, Austin
Sheridan, Fariha Thomas plus 1 Green Group
Member
Dementia Carers Working Group Appoint Anne Simpson (Chair), Iris Gibson, Matt
Kerr, Pauline McKeever and Martha Wardrop
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Committee etc Appointment
Energy and Carbon Working Group Appoint Martha Wardrop (Chair), James Coleman,
Yvonne Kucuk, Frank McAveety and Alison Thewliss
Licensing and Regulatory Committee Remove Alistair Watson
Personalisation Scrutiny Panel Appoint Susan Aitken and Malcolm Cunning
Planning Applications Committee Remove Matt Kerr and appoint Alistair Watson
Public Processions Committee Appoint Jennifer Dunn and Iris Gibson
Workers Memorial Working Group Appoint Matt Kerr (Chair), Dr Nina Baker, Aileen
Colleran, John McLaughlin and Martin Rhodes
Representation on outside bodies approved.
6 The Council approved the following appointments etc to outside bodies:—
Committee etc Appointment
Association for Public Service Excellence Appoint James Coleman
(APSE)
Barlinnie Prison Visiting Committee Appoint Ms Maria Corr, Dr Jason Ditton,
Ms Catherine Theresa Fallon, Ms Frances McGrade,
Ms Anne Mills and Ms Andrewina Wilkieson
Clyde and Loch Lomond Local Plan District Appoint Paul Carey
Joint Committee
GCC/NHS Joint Partnership Board Remove Graeme Hendry and appoint Susan Aitken
Glasgow City Heritage Trust Remove Ms E McAllister and appoint Philip Braat
Glasgow Economic Partnership Appoint Gordon Matheson
Glasgow Greenspace Partnership Appoint Yvonne Kucuk as Chair
Local Licensing Forum Remove Mr C Singh and appoint Mr Malcolm Moir,
National Union of Students
Maryhill Housing Association Remove Martin Rhodes and appoint Helen Stephen as
substitute
National Community Planning and Single Appoint Aileen Colleran
Outcome Agreement Group
North Glasgow Housing Association Board Appoint Allan Stewart
North Toryglen TRA Local Delivery Group Appoint James Scanlon
Pearce Institute Appoint James Adams
Scottish Exhibition Centre Ltd Appoint Graeme Hendry, Mr George Black and
Mr Scott Taylor
West End Festival Committee Appoint Pauline McKeever and Ken Andrew, with
Martin McElroy and Kenny McLean as substitutes
West Local Community Planning Appoint John Kelly as Chair
Partnership Board
West of Scotland European Forum Remove Gordon Matheson and appoint Elizabeth
Cameron
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Questions.
7 Answers to the undernoted questions, of which notice had been given under Standing Order No 11
were given as undernoted:—
Question Questioner Answered by
“Can the Administration provide Councillor Alison Thewliss Councillor Matt Kerr,
an update on the Equally Well pilot Executive Member for
project and advise what steps have Social Care
been taken to implement what was
learned?”
“Can the Leader of the Council Councillor John Letford Councillor Gordon Matheson,
confirm whether the Affordable Leader of the Council
Warmth Dividend will continue for
the remainder of the administration’s
term of office?”
“Can the Executive Member for Councillor Franny Scally Councillor Stephen Curran,
Education advise whether there Executive Member for Education
are any plans to build a new primary and Young People
school in the Wyndford area of
Glasgow?”
“Can the Leader of the Council Councillor Mhairi Hunter Councillor Stephen Curran,
advise why ASL secondary schools Executive Member for Education
were not included in the mainstream and Young People
secondary school estate rebuilding
programme?”
“Can the Executive Member for Bailie Martin Docherty Bailie Elizabeth Cameron,
Development and Regeneration Executive Member for Jobs and
Services advise what consultation the Economy
took place—and when—between
Glasgow City Council, Sighthill
community organisations and local
elected members over the proposals
to renew the Sighthill area of
Glasgow?”
“Can the Administration advise after Councillor Norman Councillor Archie Graham,
what period of time the computers MacLeod Depute Leader of the Council
used within the various council
departments are ordinarily replaced
and what happens to the old ones?”
Team GB—Motion approved.
8 Councillor Graham, seconded by Councillor McAveety, moved that
“Glasgow City Council congratulates Team GB on a magnificent performance at the London 2012
Olympic Games, and notes the fantastic contribution made by Scottish Athletes who were in the team.
Council notes that there is a memorandum of understanding between LOCOG and Glasgow 2014 Ltd
which will benefit Glasgow greatly when we host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Glasgow City Council has a proud record of support for, and investment in, sport. We and the wider
Council family believe that sport has the power to change people’s lives.”
The Council approved unanimously.
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Highland and Irish Famines Memorial—Motion approved.
9 Councillor Dalton, seconded by Bailie Scanlon, moved that
“Council notes the significant cultural, economic and social impact of Ireland’s An Gorta Mor and the
Scottish Highland Potato Famine on the modern day character of our great city.
Council recognises the efforts made by Glaswegians at the time to provide relief and sanctuary to those
affected: a tradition that continues now as our city and its citizens provide hope and assistance to those
throughout the world affected by famine today.
Council therefore agrees to create a working group to examine the feasibility of, and to make
recommendations for, a memorial to those who perished and to those who migrated to this city, and
elsewhere, to escape starvation and forge a new life.”
Bailie Dr Baker, seconded by Councillor Dr Bartos, moved as an amendment that
“Council agrees that the famine was a significant historical event and will work with suitable groups and
Glasgow Life to develop educational materials, which may include exhibits drawn from our collections,
for use in libraries and schools across the city. Council notes that there is already a working group
considering a more general workers memorial and the policy and guide in place for plaques for
commemorating significant places, people or events. Council agrees to co-operate with any organised
interested groups to look at the size and placement of any memorial or plaque however, in the current
financial climate and in the absence of any specific proposal, it does not feel a memorial warrants
Council funds.”
During the debate Bailie Dr Baker, with the approval of her seconder, withdrew her amendment in favour of
the motion.
Thereafter the Council approved unanimously.
European Year of Air—Motion approved.
10 Councillor Wardrop, seconded by Bailie Dr Baker, moved that
“Council notes that the European Union (EU) has set legally binding limits for levels of major air
pollutants under an ambient Air Quality Directive and this directive will be under review in 2013, the
European ‘Year of Air’. Since 1999, EU legislation has required the UK, as a Member State, to achieve
annual mean and daily limit values for PM (by 1st January 2005) and annual mean and hourly limit
10
values for NO (by 1st January 2010).
2
Council acknowledges that the UK now faces the possibility of huge fines for not meeting legally-
binding European standards on air pollution. Glasgow is recognised as one of 40 air quality assessment
zones in the UK which have exceeded their permitted NO limits in 2010.
2
Council must protect the health of its citizens and ensure full compliance with UK and European air
quality laws throughout Glasgow. Therefore, Council agrees to call on the Scottish Government and UK
Government to work together and take the following 5 actions to ensure the UK fully complies with EU
air quality law by 2015:—
(1) fund a national campaign raising public awareness of the impacts of air pollution on health, the
causes and solutions;
(2) launch a cross-department strategy to tackle air pollution that is led by the UK Cabinet Office,
ensuring action on air pollution is included in all relevant departmental business plans by 2013 and
including independently monitored performance measures with incentives and penalties for
departments involved;
(3) introduce a national framework for Low Emission Zones (LEZs), providing local authorities with
the support, both funding and through policy guidance, to establish LEZs in urban areas by 2014;
(4) fund further research into the health impacts of air pollution through an appropriate independent
body such as COMEAP (Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollution); and
(5) immediately cease all activities seeking to postpone or delay action on meeting legally binding EU
air quality standards, or attempting to weaken those standards in the run up to and during the 2013
European Year of Air.”
The Council approved unanimously.
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Shipbuilding on the Clyde—Motion approved.
10 Bailie Cameron, seconded by Councillor Adams, moved that
“This Council welcomes the recent announcement by the Ministry of Defence to proceed with the
construction of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship. This development will help to support thousands of
jobs in shipbuilding across Britain and in particular it will safeguard skilled jobs and apprenticeships on
the Clyde at Govan and Scotstoun. The Type 26 will make a significant contribution to the Royal Navy’s
capacity to protect our waters and allow our country to play its fullest part in the community of nations.
This Council further notes that the MoD will not be in a position until 2015 to place orders with British
yards for this ship and that no warship contract for the Royal Navy has gone to a foreign yard for more
than half a century.”
The Council approved unanimously.
Welfare Benefits Reform—Motion approved.
12 Councillor Letford, seconded by Councillor McLean, moved that
“Council notes that a significant number of Glaswegians have not been claiming a range of benefits to
which they are entitled.
Council recognises that tenants in Maryhill have received a benefits boost through the action of Maryhill
Housing Association and congratulates Maryhill Housing Association on their efforts. The benefits to
which tenants were entitled included carers’ allowance, jobseekers’ allowance, pension credit and
disability living allowance.
Council therefore agrees to work with partners to identify those who are missing out on benefits to
which they are entitled, particularly as the UK Government seeks to introduce draconian welfare
reforms.”
During the debate Councillor Letford, with the agreement of his seconder, agreed to add at the end of the
first sentence of the second paragraph the words “and the work of all Housing Associations”.
Thereafter the Council approved unanimously.
Haemocromatosis—Motion approved.
12 Councillor Scally, seconded by Councillor Aitken, moved that
“Haemocromatosis—or Genetic Haemocromatosis—may affect as many as 1 in 200 people in Northern
Europe, though the condition is not widely recognised or understood. Council recognises that, as
Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow has a key role to play in the fight against the impact of
Haemocromatosis on the wider population.
Council notes that diagnosis of this condition, if carried out early and treated effectively, can
significantly improve the lives of those affected. The health benefits to individuals and their families
will also be matched by reductions in treatment costs for associated health conditions.
Council therefore agrees to work in partnership with the NHS to produce a strategy to raise awareness of
Haemocromatosis and actions to deal with the condition to be considered by the Health and Social Care
Policy Development Committee of this Council.”
The Council approved unanimously.
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STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND COMMITTEE’S MINUTES.
Glasgow, 3rd September 2012.
Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee.
Present: Paul Rooney (Chair), Philip Braat, Elizabeth Cameron, Stephen Curran, Liam Hainey,
Pauline McKeever and Allan Stewart.
Apology: Norman MacLeod.
Attending: A Wyber (Clerk); R McIndoe, Head of Strathclyde Pension Fund; D Barfield and G Wood,
Investment Advisory Panel; and A Green and D Walker, Hymans Robertson; and G
Woolman (Audit Scotland).
Presentation noted.
1 The committee noted a presentation by Mr Tony Borthel of DTZ Investment Management.
Minutes of Strathclyde Pension Fund Representative Forum noted.
2 There was submitted and noted the minutes of Strathclyde Pension Fund Representative Forum of
27th August 2012.
Strathclyde Pension Fund—Administration Performance—Position noted.
3 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of
performance and current issues within the benefits administration area of Strathclyde Pension Fund Office as
at 30th June 2012.
Developments affecting Local Government Pension Scheme—Position noted.
4 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services detailing the
current developments affecting the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Automatic enrolment—Position noted.
5 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services regarding
the progress of employers’ preparations for the introduction of automatic enrolment, advising that
(1) to encourage people to save for retirement, the Government had introduced workplace pensions reform
through the Pensions Act 2011 and automatic enrolment was one of the key employer duties being
introduced from 2012;
(2) the Local Government Pension Scheme would continue to be the default scheme for the 12 local
authorities in the Strathclyde Pension Fund and other scheduled bodies, including Strathclyde Police and
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, and these employers needed to ensure that they were able to comply with
auto enrolment requirements by their staging dates which were all during 2013; and
(3) in order to auto enrol the correct employees into the pension scheme on their staging date, employers
had to carry out an assessment of every category of worker specified by the Pensions Regulator and
communicate with them accordingly, with a summary of employers’ assessment of their workforce
against the auto enrolment categories being detailed in the report.
Strathclyde Pension Fund—Investment performance noted.
6 There was submitted and noted a report by the Executive Director of Financial Services advising of
the investment performance of Strathclyde Pension Fund as at 30th June 2012.