Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee will take place in Talla nan Ros, King Street, Kingussie on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 10.30 am.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Yours faithfully

Michelle Morris
Depute Chief Executive/
Director of Corporate Development

Business

1. Apologies for Absence
Leisgeulan

2. Declarations of Interest
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting. Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest. Advice may be sought from Officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3. Recess Powers
Cumhachdan Fosaidh

The Committee is asked to note that the Recess Powers granted by the Council at its meeting on 29 June 2016 have not been exercised in relation to the business of the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee.

4. Developing Local Priorities for Badenoch and Strathspey
Prìomhachasan Sgìre

There is circulated Report No BSAC/12/16 dated 26 August 2016 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development which provides an update on the local strategic priorities for Badenoch and Strathspey.

The Committee is invited to consider and agree the draft local priorities for Badenoch and Strathspey, as detailed in appendix 1 to the report, and agree that they will be further refined following discussion at a future meeting.

5. Taking Forward Community Partnerships
Com-pàirteachasan Coimhearsnachd

There is circulated Report No BSAC/13/16 dated 25 August 2016 by the Acting Head of Policy and Reform which provides an update on the next steps for establishing a Community Partnership for Badenoch and Strathspey.  

The Committee is invited to note the next steps to taking forward local Community Partnerships within the Badenoch and Strathspey Committee area.

6. NHS Highland – Redesign of Services Presentation 
NHS na Gàidhealtachd – Taisbeanadh Ath-dhealbhaidh Sheirbheisean

A verbal report will be given at the meeting by Ms Maimie Thomson, NHS Highland on the Redesign of Services in Badenoch and Strathspey.

7. Digital Inclusion  
Com-pàirteachadh Didseatach

A presentation will be given on Digital Inclusion at the meeting by Jenny Scotson, Business Change Manager from Corporate Improvement.

8. Police – Area Performance Summary
Poileas – Geàrr-chunntas air Coileanadh Sgìreil

There is circulated Report No BSAC/14/16 dated 12 August 2016 by the South Highland Area Commander which provides a local summary update on progress with reference to the local priorities within the Highland 2014-2017 Policing Plan.

The Committee is invited to scrutinise and discuss the progress report and updates in relation to the three Priorities - Road Safety; Antisocial Behaviour; and Dishonesty.  

9. Cairngorm National Park Partnership Plan 2017-2022
Freagairt Cho-chomhairle Plana Com-pàirteachais Pàirce 2017-2022

There is circulated Joint Report No BSAC/15/16 dated 29 August 2016 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure and Inverness City Area Manager which advises Members of the main themes in the Draft National Park Plan and will be forwarded to the Cairngorms National Park Authority as the Council’s feedback.

The Committee is invited to consider and agree the response to the Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan consultation 2017 – 2022.

10. Business Development: Badenoch and Strathspey Update
Leasachadh Gnothachais: A’ Fàs ar n-Eaconamaidh

There is circulated Report No BSAC/16/16 dated 12 August 2016 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure which provides an update on the performance of the Council’s business development services in Badenoch and Strathspey. It summarises the delivery of the Business Gateway over the first quarter of 2016, and informs Members on progress with Council involvement in local business development activity in Badenoch and Strathspey during the first quarter of 2016/17.

The Committee is invited to note the Business Development Service performance in Badenoch and Strathspey for the 1st Quarter of 2016/17.

11. Housing Performance Report – 1 April to 30 June 2016
Aithisg Dèanadais Taigheadais – 1 Giblean gu 30 Ògmhios 2016

There is circulated Report No BSAC/17/16 dated 6 September 2016 by the Director of Community Services which provides information on how the Housing Section performed in relation to Scottish Social Housing Charter and other performance indicators up to 30 June 2016.

The Committee is invited to scrutinise the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016.

12. Grounds Maintenance Performance Monitoring Interim Report
Aithisg Sgrùdadh Dèanadais a thaobh Cumail Suas Raoin

There is circulated Report No BSAC/18/16 dated 26 August 2016 by the Director of Community Services which provides details performance management information of the Grounds Maintenance Service covering the period of April to August 2016.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. scrutinise the performance management and remedial action information provided on the grounds maintenance service set out in this report;
ii. note the management actions taken to address the performance issues identified; and
iii. agree to review required service standards at future Ward Business Meetings

13. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There are circulated for noting Minutes of Meeting of the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee held on 31 May 2016, which were approved by the Council on 29 June 2016.