Description | B U S I N E S S 10.15 a.m. 1. Sederunt and Declaration of Members’ Interests. Adjourn for Introductory Session 11.30 a.m. Recommence Meeting 2A. Statement on Equalities: Consider, and if so decided, adopt:- “In line with the Council’s legal duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 the Committee, in making decisions on the attached reports, shall have due regard to the need to”:- (i) eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; (ii) advance equality of opportunity between those who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and (iii) foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. 2B. Resolution: Consider, and if so decided, adopt the following resolution: - That under Section 50A (4) and (5) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as amended, the public and media representatives be excluded from the Meeting for Items 26, 27 and 28 of the business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information of the classes described in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act. 3. Minute of Meeting of the Committee of 8 June, 2022. (Pages 5 – 28) 4. Outstanding Business. (Pages 29 – 31) Environment and Sustainability 5. Bus Partnership Fund - Presentation. Planning and Economy 6. Planning Permission in Principle for Erection of Dwellinghouse at Site to the East of Deerkyne, Keplahill, Mintlaw, AB42 4TB. Reference No. APP/2022/0486 (Pages 32 – 51) 7. UK Shared Prosperity Investment Plan. (Pages 52 – 156) 8. Coastal Communities Challenge Fund. (Pages 157 – 160) Roads and Infrastructure 9. Infrastructure Funding Spending on Car Parks. (Pages 161 – 170) Environment and Sustainability 10. Scrutiny referral from Audit Committee - Internal Audit Report 2216 – Waste Collection and Disposal. (Pages 171 – 182) 11. Business Case - Garden Waste Kerbside Collection Services. (Pages 183 – 242) Support Services 12. Environment and Infrastructure Fees and Charges Review. (Pages 243 – 288) Finance 13. Financial Performance as at 31 July, 2022. (Pages 289 – 299) ITEMS WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER WITH THE PRESS AND PUBLIC EXCLUDED Planning and Economy 14. Economic Development Grants and Procurements. (Pages 300 – 314) (Exempt under paragraph 8) 15. Business Gateway Contract Approval and Local Authority COVID Economic Recovery Project Award. (Pages 315 – 323) (Exempt under paragraph 8) Environment and Sustainability 16. Supplementary Directorate Procurement Plan - Procurement Approval. (Pages 324 – 347) (Exempt under paragraph 8) DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPT INFORMATION Paragraph 8 - Estimated Expenditure on Contracts - Expenditure to be incurred by the Council under a contract for acquisition of property or supply of goods or services |