Councillor Andrew Hassan

Scheme of Assistance, Below Tolerable Standard & Housing Renewal Area Policies

From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 9.45 am - December 10, 2024

All Local Authorities are required by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 to have a Scheme of Assistance (SoA) setting out the circumstances in which it will provide homeowners and private tenants with advice, practical support and financial assistance to help them repair, maintain, improve or adapt their homes. A review of Aberdeenshire Council’s SoA is required because of changes to service deliver in response to budget pressures. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 also requires local authorities to have a Below Tolerable Standard and Housing Renewal Area Policy within their Local Housing Strategies. These polices have been reviewed in line with the Policy Review and Development Framework and to take account of the recently published Local Housing Strategy 2024-29. The report seeks comments on the policies which will be presented to Communities Committee for approval in February 2025.

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Statement of Outstanding Business.

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 10.15 am - December 05, 2024

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Fostering

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 10.15 am - December 05, 2024

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Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests.

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 10.15 am - December 05, 2024

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Aberdeenshire Guidance for Deactivating an Early Learning and Childcare Setting

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 5th December, 2024 10.15 am - December 05, 2024

The operational decision to deactivate an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) setting is made by the Director of Education and Children’s Services in consultation with the Education and Children’s Services Leadership Team.?The operational decision to deactivate could be taken in 3 scenarios and will be taken by assessing identified factors for consideration. This report sets out the Aberdeenshire guidance for deactivating an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) setting.?

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