Personnel Appeals Sub-committee - 21/05/2014
At a MEETING of the PERSONNEL APPEALS SUB-COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 19th, 20th and 21st May, 2014.
APPENDIX II
Present:-
Depute Lord Provost Christina ROBERTS
COUNCILLORS
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Jimmy BLACK |
Mohammed ASIF |
Councillor Jimmy BLACK, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 8th May, 2014 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
The Sub-Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II APPEAL AGAINST DISMISSAL
It was reported that an appeal against dismissal from an employee of the Social Work Department had been submitted.
The Sub-Committee heard the Council's representative and witnesses and, thereafter, the Appellant and his representative.
After questions had been put and answers given by both parties to each other and the witnesses and by members of the Sub-Committee, the parties withdrew.
Thereafter, following careful consideration of all the information, the Sub-Committee agreed that the grounds of the appeal had been substantiated and that the appeal be upheld.
Jimmy BLACK, Convener.
APPENDIX III
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Applicant |
Description of Project |
Forum Decision Amount |
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Alva Square Sheltered Housing |
Funding is sought to purchase a Pool Table that will be located in the Community Lounge and will be for the use of the sheltered housing tenants and local residents.
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650 |
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The MAXwell Centre |
To employ two sessional staff for 28 hours per week for a pilot six week summer gardening programme. It is aimed at local primary school children and will provide a combination of benefits such as experience of gardening for food, healthy eating and physical activity.
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6,720 |
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Douglas and Mid-Craigie Church |
To contribute towards building refurbishment, paintworks and to purchase new equipment. To encourage wider use of the building that is currently used by nine community groups.
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3,663 |
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Under 12s Project |
To enable the project to hold a summer fun day to promote their services and provide a community activity open to all. Over 100 people are expected to participate.
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1,500 |
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Brooksbank Centre and Services |
To contribute to the Brooksbank Centres week of fun activities for local families during the summer holidays. Overall fifteen events will be run, with approximately 100-150 people participating in each.
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1,609 |
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Charleston Residents' Group |
To provide the residents of Charleston and surrounding areas with an inexpensive, entertaining and enjoyable Fun Day. Approximately 1,000 people are expected to participate.
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3,000 |
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Charleston Residents' Group |
To print and deliver of news letter to 2,500 households in the Charleston Area, highlighting a range of local news, events and activities.
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430 |
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Art and Craft Groups |
To provide travel costs for twelve group members to visit craft exhibitions held at the Glasgow SECC.
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105 |
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St Marys Parish Church |
To provide low cost meals to users of a new community cafe. Approximately 45 people will be able to benefit and have access to additional drop-in services on a regular basis.
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2,000 |
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Menzieshill Community Centre Management Group |
To provide the local community with their annual Fun Day. Approximately 700 people will be able to access a range of stalls, rides, activities and information. |
2,985 |
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Camperdown Nursery Class |
To purchase raised beds, two benches, bird tables, trellis, hanging baskets, fruit trees and plants to improve the outdoor space at the nursery. Approximately 180 children will benefit each year.
|
877 |
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Festival of Lochee Life Group |
To provide the local community with their annual Fun Day. Approximately 1,000 people will be able to access a range of stalls, rides, activities and information.
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3,000 |
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Dundee Survival Group |
To fund the continuation of the engagement project by providing resources to carry out cultural outings for 35 service users. To also fund attendance at various classes and training courses including cooking and ICT.
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3,333 |
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Stobswell Events Group |
To support a community festival in Baxter Park that brings thirty local organisations together with approximately 2,000 local people. Funding will contribute to the infrastructure and activities on the day including stage, toilets, tables/chairs, carnival rides and publicity.
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4,034 |
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Stobswell Forum |
To contribute towards the costs for planting, hanging and taking down 26 flower baskets in various locations along Albert Street and Arbroath Road.
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340 |
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Fintry LMG |
To provide the local community with their annual Gala Day. Approximately 1,000 people will be able to access a range of stalls, rides, activities and information.
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1,600 |
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Mill OMains Pavilion |
To provide the local community with their annual Fun Day. Approximately 500 people will be able to access a range of stalls, activities and information.
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1,480 |
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Ardler Womens Group |
To purchase a sewing machine and sewing resources so the group can recycle and upcycle items.
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199 |
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School Community Support Service |
To contribute to a family play week of fun activities for local targeted families during the summer holidays. Overall 30 family members will participate each day.
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600 |