Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Corporate Resources Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Wednesday 30 August 2017 at 10.30 am.

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully

Michelle Morris
Depute Chief Executive/
Director of Corporate Development

1. Apologies for Absence    
Leisgeulan

2. Declarations of Interest
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.  Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest.  Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3. Good News Stories
Naidheachdan Matha

The Committee is invited to note:-

• The HR and Customer Services Teams, along with the Corporate Improvement Team, have led on two successful cross-service Lean Reviews which have identified cost reductions and service improvements in relation to the Council’s Occupational Health Service and disposal of bulky waste items. The Groups recently had the opportunity to report their outcomes to the Redesign Board; and
• The Highland Council gained re-accreditation for its connection to the Public Sector Network (PSN) which is critical to ensure strong cyber security across the Council but also in our work with other public sector partners.  This re-accreditation represents a significant amount of work and investment from the ICT Services Team and Wipro, our service delivery partner.

4. Recess Powers
Cumhachdan Fosaidh

The Committee is asked to note that the recess powers granted by the Council at its meeting on 29 June 2017 were exercised in relation to the business of this Committee in consultation with the Chairs of the Corporate Resources Committee, People Committee and Places Committee to approve four Flexible Retirement and three Early Release applications.

FINANCIAL MONITORING
SGRÙDADH IONMHASAIL

5. Corporate Revenue Monitoring Report to 30 June 2017
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Teachd-a-steach Corporra gu 30 Ògmhios 2017

There is circulated Report No RES/32/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider the financial position of the General Fund and HRA revenue budgets at 30 June 2017 and to note the estimated year end forecast; and
ii. note the status of budgeted savings in the year.

6. Corporate Capital Monitoring Report to 30 June 2017
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Calpa Corporra gu 30 Ògmhios 2017

There is circulated Report No RES/33/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to consider the financial position of the General Fund and HRA Capital Programmes as at 30 June 2017.

7. Finance Service and Welfare Budget Revenue Monitoring to 30 June 2017
Sgrùdadh Teachd-a-steach Buidseat Seirbheis an Ionmhais agus Sochair gu 30 Ògmhios 2017

There is circulated Report No RES/34/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider the Revenue Monitoring position for the period to 30 June 2017;
ii. note that the Service is on track to deliver the full savings target required to achieve a balanced budget; and
iii. note concerns about the ability to maintain savings of this magnitude in future years without impacting on the financial stewardship of the Council.

8. Corporate Development Service Revenue Expenditure Monitoring April to June 2017/18 
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Teachd-a-steach Seirbheis an Leasachaidh Chorporra Giblean gu Ògmhios 2017

There is circulated Report No RES/35/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider and agree the financial position of the Corporate Development Service budget as at 30 June 2017;
ii. agree a budget feed to cover the cost of any by-elections that cannot be offset by underspends elsewhere in the budget at the year-end; and
iii. note the status of budgeted savings in the year.

9. Corporate Development Service Capital Expenditure Monitoring April to June 2017/18 
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Calpa Seirbheis an Leasachaidh Chorporra Giblean gu Ògmhios 2017

There is circulated Report No RES/36/17 dated 22 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to consider and agree the financial position of the Corporate Development Service capital budget as at 30 June 2017.

10. Chief Executive’s Service and Members: Revenue Expenditure Monitoring April to June 2017/18 
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Teachd-a-steach Oifis an Àrd-Oifigeir agus nam Ball Giblean gu Ògmhios 2017/18

There is circulated Report No RES/37/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Chief Executive.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider and agree the financial position of the Chief Executive’s Office and Members’ budget as at 30 June 2017; and
ii. note the status of budgeted savings in the year.

11. Chief Executive’s Office Capital Budget Monitoring Report to end of 30 June 2017
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Calpa Oifis an Àrd-Oifigeir gu 30 Ògmhios 2017    

There is circulated Report No RES/38/17 dated 22 August 2017 by the Chief Executive.

The Committee is invited to consider and agree the monitoring position for the Chief Executive’s Office capital budget as at the end of June 2017.

FINANCE SERVICE
SEIRBHEIS AN IONMHAIS

12. Treasury Management 
Rianachd Ionmhais

(a) Summary of Transactions
Geàrr-chunntas Ghnothaichean

There is circulated Report No RES/39/17 dated 9 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to consider the Treasury Management Summary of Transactions report.

(b) Annual Treasury Management Report 2016/17
Aithisg Stiùiridh Bhliadhnail an Ionmhais 2016/17

There is circulated Report No RES/40/17 dated 17 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to consider the Annual Treasury Management report for 2016/17.

13. Finance Service Quarterly Performance Report 
Aithisg Coileanaidh Ràitheil Seirbheis an Ionmhais

There is circulated Report No RES/41/17 dated 15 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to consider the statutory and key performance indicators.

14. Capital Discretionary Fund – Applications for Financial Support    
Maoin Calpa fo Ùghdarras – Iarrtasan airson Taic Ionmhasail 

There is circulated Report No RES/42/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Director of Finance.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. consider the wider financial implications and choices around the Capital Discretionary Fund in the context of significant financial demands on the Capital Plan and its affordability as set out in Section 4 of the report;
ii. consider the three funding applications, including the potential to refuse or defer applications at this stage;
iii. consider whether the Committee wishes to place specific application dates for funding applications as per para 4.5 of the report; and
iv. if approving the grant award for Gairloch & District Heritage Co Ltd then to consider providing a loan guarantee in addition.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
SEIRBHEIS AN LEASACHAIDH CHORPORRA

15. ICT Transformation and Network Refresh
Prògram Cruth-atharrachaidh Teicneòlais & Ùrachadh Lìonraidh

There is circulated Report No RES/43/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to note the update on the ICT Transformation and Network Programmes.

16. ICT Projects Update
Fios às Ùr mu Phròiseactan ICT

There is circulated Report No RES/44/17 dated 11 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to note the report.

17. Transformational Savings Programme  
Prògram Shàbhalaidhean Cruth-atharrach     

There is circulated Report No RES/45/17 dated 15 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is asked to note and consider the:-

i. positive actions being taken to ensure that savings in exception are delivered; and
ii. benefits of the Transformational Savings Programme business improvement projects, and the wide range of work being delivered by the Corporate Improvement Team. 

18. Digital Ambition 2020
Ro-innleachd Didseatach 2020

There is circulated Report No RES/46/17 dated 1 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to consider and comment on the Highland Council’s Digital Ambition – 2020.

19. Workforce Planning Strategy 2017 - 2023
Ro-innleachd Sgioba-obrach Corporra

There is circulated Report No RES/47/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to agree the Corporate Workforce Planning Strategy 2017 - 2023. 

20. The Highland Council Modern Apprenticeship Programme
Ro-innleachd Phreantasachdan Ùr-nodha

There is circulated Report No RES/48/17 dated 21 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to agree:-

i. the implementation of a Corporate Modern Apprenticeship Programme;
ii. the establishment of a Modern Apprenticeship Team; and
iii. to Champion Modern Apprenticeships in the Highlands.

21. Corporate Development – Statutory Performance Indicators, Quarterly Performance Report
Leasachadh Corporra – Comharran Coileanaidh Reachdail, Aithisg Coileanaidh Ràitheil

There is circulated Report No RES/49/17 dated 8 August 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to note the progress in relation to the Statutory Performance Indicators. 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE
OIFIS AN ÀRD-OIFIGEIR

22. Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2018
Ath-sgrùdadh air Sgìrean Bhòtaidh agus Àiteachan Bhòtaidh 2018

There is circulated Report No RES/50/17 dated 31 July 2017 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. agree the timetable for the review of polling districts and polling places; and
ii. provide any comments or feedback to inform future stages of the review.

23. Staff Support for Election Duties
Taic Luchd-obrach airson Dhleastanasan Taghaidh

There is circulated Report No RES/51/17 dated 16 August 2017 by the Chief Executive.

The Committee is invited to note the current arrangements and agree to allow the Returning Officer to make suitable arrangements for time off on an election by election basis based on the framework set out in paragraph 3.1 of the report.

CARE AND LEARNING SERVICE
CHÙRAIM AGUS AN IONNSACHAIDH

24. Gaelic Language Plan
Plana na Gàidhlig

There is circulated Report No RES/52/17 dated 17 August 2017 by the Director of Care and Learning.

The Committee is invited to comment on and approve the draft Highland Council Gaelic Language Plan 3 for the period 2017 to 2022.

MINUTES OF MEETINGS
GEÀRR-CHUNNTAS CHOINNEAMHAN

25. Minutes of Meetings
Geàrr-chunntasan Choinneamhan

There will be tabled at the meeting for approval the Minutes of Meeting of the Highland Council Staff Partnership Forum – Elected Member/Staff Side Group held on 28 August 2017.