Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
21st Meeting, 2025
The Committee agreed to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.
The Committee took evidence from—
Hugh Carr, Director of Strategic Procurement & Commissioning and Laura Muir, Strategic Procurement Manager, Scotland Excel;
Nicola Joiner, National Chair, ASSIST FM;
Andrew Kennedy, Head of Facilities and Property Management, East Ayrshire Council;
Phil Mackie, Consultant in Public Health/Prevention Lead, Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership, Aberdeen City Council;
and then from—
Jane Beasley, Director of Circular Economy Delivery, Zero Waste Scotland;
Anna Chworow, Deputy Director, Nourish Scotland;
Professor Emilie Combet, Commissioner, Scottish Food Commission.
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
The Committee considered a letter to the Minister for Public Finance. Various changes were agreed to. The Committee delegated to the Convener responsibility for finalising the letter.
The Committee considered a letter to the Chair of the Review. Various changes were agreed to. The Committee delegated to the Convener responsibility for finalising the letter.