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Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am
November 13, 2025 Business Services Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meetingSummary
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...officers will re-evaluate the assumptions and benefits of transformation projects' original business cases, incorporating feedback on team pressures and reductions, and present an updated assessment in the next six-month update.
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...officers will provide a briefing note for future discussion on how to capture data on subcontracting by major contractors to local companies, as this impacts local supplier percentages.
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Communications Protocol
AgreedThe Business Services Committee agreed the Communications Protocol on 13/11/2025. Officers will include the Leader of the Opposition in the list referenced in section 3.9.
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The Business Services Committee agreed to acknowledge the progress of the External Collaboration and Partnership Programme on 13/11/2025. Officers will arrange workshops on transformation work, review workstreams, set priorities, and review timetables. Officers will also clarify risk ownership in future reports.
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...agreed to update the Gaelic Language Plan Annual Return progress report for 2023-2025 by refining wording on artist support and verifying the number of Gaelic digital books before submission to Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
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...approved the Asset Transfer request from Portlethen & District Men’s Shed for ownership of the former Social Work Offices on Rowanbank Road, Portlethen, at a purchase price of £100.
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...officers will provide further details on procurement processes and local supplier spend, and an explanation of the Council Tax income collection rate.
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