Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee will take place in Talla nan Ros, King Street, Kingussie on Wednesday 16 November 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. Scottish Fire and Rescue Area Committee Performance Report for 2015-16    
Aithisg Coileanaidh Comataidh Sgìreil Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba airson 2015-16

There is circulated Report No BSAC/19/16 dated 3 November 2016 by the Local Senior Officer for Highland which provides an update on the progress against the priorities outlined in the Area Plan for Badenoch and Strathspey 2016 - 2017.  Priority areas are identified through a range of Intervention, Prevention and Protection activities delivered in partnership to reduce risk to the communities of Badenoch and Strathspey. The report also contains previously agreed information and performance as requested by Committee Members.

The Committee is invited to comment and scrutinise the attached Performance Report.

4. Developing Local Priorities for Badenoch and Strathspey Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Leasachadh Phrìomhachasan Sgìre airson Bhàideanach agus Srath Spè

There is circulated Report No BSAC/20/16 dated 3 November 2016 by the Depute Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Development which asks Members to approve the final draft local strategic priorities for Badenoch and Strathspey as outlined in appendix one.

The Committee is invited to agree these as the local strategic priorities for Badenoch and Strathspey.

5. Cairngorm and Glenmore Strategy
Ro-innleachd a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh agus a’ Ghlinne Mhòir

There is circulated Report No BSAC/21/16 dated 28 October 2016 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure which presents the final version of the Cairngorm and Glenmore Strategy Document for member approval. It summarises the process undertaken to draft the document and highlights key elements within the strategy   

In this regard, a copy of the strategy document is attached as an appendix to this report.

The Committee is invited to consider the report and to:-

i. note and approve the strategy document; and
ii. note that reports will be brought back to this committee on the progress of this strategy.

6. Rail Services and Fares
Còmhdhail ann am Bàideanach agus Srath Spè

There is circulated Report No BSAC/22/16 dated 3 November 2016 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure which presents the background to the Scotrail Franchise and to provide information on the current Fare structure and the various Stakeholder engagement groups.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. note the report including fare structure / railcards;
ii. note the opportunities to provide feedback through the various stakeholder groups; and
iii. agree to write to HITRANS seeking continued lobbying for fair and equitable fares for the rural parts of the HITRANS area, in particular Badenoch and Strathspey.

7. Business Development: Badenoch and Strathspey Update
Leasachadh Gnothachais: Cunntas às Ùr mu Bhàideanach agus Srath Spè

There is circulated Report No BSAC/23/16 dated 1 November 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 for seven months of 2016, and informs Members on progress with Council involvement in local business development activity in Badenoch and Strathspey during the first half of 2016/17.

The Committee is invited to note Business Development Service performance in Badenoch and Strathspey for the period April to October 2016/17.

8. Housing Performance Report – 1 April to 30 September 2016
Aithisg Dèanadais a thaobh Taigheadais – 1 Giblean gu 30 Sultain 2016

There is circulated Report No BSAC/24/16 dated 2 November 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 September 2016.

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

9. Roads Winter Maintenance Plan for 2016/17
Plana Obair-gleidhidh Geamhraidh airson 2016/17

There is circulated Report No BSAC/25/16 dated 1 November 2016 by the Director of Community Services which provides Members with information on winter maintenance preparations and arrangements for the 2016/17 winter period and invites the Committee to approve the Winter Maintenance Plans for Badenoch and Strathspey.

The Committee is invited to approve the Winter Maintenance Plan for the Badenoch and Strathspey Area, which includes the priority road maps presented in Appendix B.

10. Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets Update
Prògram Rothaireachd, Coiseachd agus Sràidean nas Sàbhailte

There is circulated Report No BSAC/26/16 dated 25 October 2016 by the Director of Community Services which invites Members to approve the project delivered through the Scottish Government funding for Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets for the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee, as set out in Appendix 1.

The Committee is invited to approve the CWSS/SRTS project detailed in Appendix 1 and note that the Road Safety Unit will continue to work with schools to develop further SRTS Projects for future years.

11. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There are circulated for noting Minutes of Meeting of the Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee held on 6 September 2016, which were approved by the Council on 8 September 2016.