Executive (including Education) Agenda - 21 August 2025, 10:00 
A meeting to be held at Grangemouth Community Education Unit, 69-71 Abbots Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8JB at 10:00 on 21 August 2025.
| Number | Item |
|---|---|
| Motions and Amendments View Papers | |
| In accordance with section 43 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Convener has directed that this meeting will be conducted in such a manner as to allow remote attendance by elected members. The meeting will be livestreamed at: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/live | |
| 1 | Apologies |
| 2 | Declarations of Interest Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in any item of business at the meeting, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of the interest. |
| 3 | Minute Minute of Meeting of the Executive held on 19 June 2025. View Papers |
| 4 | Rolling Action Log View Papers |
| 5 | Executive Membership Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities & Corporate Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 6 | Proposal to Consult on Enhanced Support in Falkirk Primary Schools Report by the Director of Education Services. Education Portfolio View Papers |
| 7 | Falkirk's Gaelic Language Plan Report by the Director of Education Services. Education Portfolio View Papers |
| 8 | Review of Taxi Fare Scales and Other Charges Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities & Corporate Services. Public Protection Portfolio View Papers |
| 9 | Review of School Swimming Pools - Update Report Report by the Director of Place Services. Economic Development Portfolio Deputation Request An application has been made by Kieran McGuckin, Director, Evolution Swim Scotland to be received as a deputation to be heard in respect of this item of business. In accordance with Standing Order 33, the committee shall decide whether to hear the deputation. View Papers |
| 10 | Revenue Financial Projection 2025/26 Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities & Corporate Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 11 | Capital Financial Projection 2025/26 Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities & Corporate Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 12 | Treasury Management Annual Review 2024/25 Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities & Corporate Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 13 | Falkirk Old Burgh Buildings - Statutory Consultation for Disposal of Common Good Property Report by the Director of Place Services. Economic Development Portfolio View Papers |
| 14 | Sale of Land at Broad Street, Denny Report by the Director of Place Services. Economic Development Portfolio View Papers |
| 15 | Motion referred to the Executive under Standing Order 29 Houses in Multiple Occupation (1) Note that as stated in the Scottish Government Guidance, HMOs provide a vital source of accommodation, and the council should seek to ensure that an adequate supply is available to meet demand. Demand for HMOs should be met where it arises, and the Guidance requires the Council to consider HMOs when developing local housing strategies and development plans. The Guidance also notes that potential concerns associated with high concentration of HMOs can include:- " changes in demand for services, altering the availability and nature of services provided; " increased competition for private houses, consequential rises in house prices, and reduced availability for non-HMO residents; " areas of high HMO concentrations can become unpopular with non-HMO residents; " potential physical deterioration caused by lack of investment by absentee landlords; " infrastructure and on-street parking provision; (2) Acknowledge that some of these concerns have been raised in Grangemouth; (3) Note that the regulation of HMOs is through a combination of planning and licensing. (4) Agree that that Director of Place Services looks at whether there are grounds for considering if there is an over concentration of HMOs in Grangemouth (or part of it) and in any other communities in the council area and to report back to a future meeting of the Executive on the options available to the Council, including the issuing of supplementary planning guidance. Proposed by Councillor Nimmo |