Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, on Thursday 16 May 2019 at 10.30am. 

Webcast Notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the Internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

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

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Head of Corporate Governance

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. Good News
Naidheachdan Matha

Members are asked to note that the following Item 4: Presentation – Food for Life, will be undertaken at 12.30pm.

4.    Presentation – Food for Life
Taisbeanadh – Biadh airson Beatha

A presentation will be given by Ms Catherine Pendreigh, Food for Life Partnerships Manager at the Soil Association, on the certification awarded to Highland Council’s school meals and how this could be developed in the future. 

5.    Development and Infrastructure Service Revenue Budget
Buidseat Teachd-a-steach Seirbheis an Leasachaidh agus a’ Bhun-structair

There will follow Report No EDI/21/19 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure Services.

6.    Capital Expenditure Monitoring
Sgrùdadh Caiteachais Chalpa

There will follow Report No EDI/22/19 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure Services.

7.    Property Revenue Maintenance Budget 2019/20 Budget Allocation
Riarachadh Buidseit 2019/20 Buidseat Gleidhidh Teachd-a-steach Seilbhe

There is circulated Report No. EDI/23/19 dated 30 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to approve the proposed work categories, budget allocations and project proposals for the 2019/20 property revenue maintenance budget.

8.    Planning Performance Framework and Quarter 4 Performance Review
Frèam Coileanaidh Dealbhaidh agus Ath-sgrùdadh Coileanaidh Cairteal 4

There is circulated Report No. EDI/24/19 dated 15 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to note the performance updates for the Development Management, Building Standards, Development Plans, Transport Planning, Performance and Environment teams.

9.    Development and Infrastructure Service Plan 2019/20
Plana Seirbheis an Leasachaidh agus a’ Bhun-structair 2019/20

There is circulated Report No. EDI/25/19 dated 26 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to comment on the draft Service Plan for 2019/20, agree any amendments required and approve the plan.

10.    Economy and Regeneration
Eaconamaidh agus Ath-ùrachadh

There is circulated Report No EDI/26/19 dated 29 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the key developments highlighted during quarter 4 and emerging activity;
ii.    approve the targets set for activity in 2019/20;
iii.    agree to homologate the written submission to the Finance and Constitution Committee, Scottish Parliament Inquiry into Funding of EU Structural Fund Priorities in Scotland, post Brexit, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report; and
iv.    note the purpose of the Town Centre Fund and approve the indicative area allocations and proposed governance arrangements as set out in Appendix 2 of the report.
 
11.    Inverness and Highland City Region Deal Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Chùmhnant Baile Roinne Inbhir Nis agus na Gàidhealtachd

There is circulated Report No. EDI/27/19 dated 24 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    agree the proposed changes to the governance arrangements; and
ii.    note the progress with the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal.

12.    Community Asset Transfers
Gluasadan So-mhaoin Coimhearsnachd

There is circulated Report No EDI/28/19 by the Acting Head of Policy.

The Committee is invited to agree the following community asset transfer requests:-

i.    The sale of Bettyhill Visitor Centre to the Strathnaver Museum for £1.  The terms of transfer would include:
•    the applicant will cover both the Council’s and their own costs associated with the transfer;
•    an economic development burden would be applied to this transaction;  
•    any other terms to be agreed by the Director of Development and Infrastructure in consultation with the Chair of EDI. 

ii.    The sale of Strathpeffer Pump Room and Gardens to Strathpeffer Pavilion Community Trust for £1.  The terms of transfer would include:
•    sale is conditional on SPCT successfully purchasing the Pavilion building;
•    the applicant to cover both the Council’s and their own costs associated with the transfer;
•    an economic development burden would be applied to this transaction;
•    any other terms to be agreed by the Director of Development and Infrastructure in consultation with the Chair of EDI.

13.    Dingwall Business Improvement District (BID)
Sgìre Leasachadh Gnothachais Inbhir Pheofharain (BID)

There is circulated Report No EDI/29/19 dated 2 May 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the status of the proposed Dingwall BID Proposal and ongoing work to finalise the BID Proposal/Business Plan; and
ii.    delegate authority to the Director of Development and Infrastructure in consultation with the Chair of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, to undertake the assessment and conclude whether the right of veto needs to be exercised or not. If there is reason to exercise the veto and the BID Proposers are unwilling to make the necessary changes, a report will be brought back to the Council meeting on 27th June 2019 to consider and approve.

14.    Grantown-on-Spey Conservation Area Appraisal
Measadh Sgìre Glèidhteachais Bhaile nan Granndach

There is circulated Report No. EDI/30/19 dated 30 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to approve the Grantown-on-Spey Conservation Area Appraisal, including the proposed amendments to the designated Conservation Area boundary (as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report).

15.    Skye Aerodrome
Raon-adhair an Eilein Sgitheanaich

There is circulated Report No. EDI/31/19 dated 26 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.
The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the update for the Aerodrome;
ii.    approve the Rules for Users and the Fees;
iii.    approve £170k of additional funds to undertake further engagement with statutory bodies and preparation work; and
iv.    agree that the Chair of Environment, Development and Infrastructure writes to the Transport Secretary on behalf of the Highland Council, HITRANS and HIE, seeking financial and technical support to progress the potential of trial air services between Skye and Glasgow.

16.    Community Services Revenue Budget Monitoring Report
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Buidseat Teachd-a-steach nan Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

There will follow Report No EDI/32/19 by the Director of Community Services.

17.    Community Services Performance Report - 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019
Aithisg Coileanaidh nan Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

There is circulated Report No EDI/33/19 dated 7 May 2019 by the Director of Community Services.

The Committee is invited to scrutinise and note the information provided on Community Services performance from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.

18.    Community Services Service Plan 2019/20    
Plana Seirbheis nan Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd

There is circulated Report No. EDI/34/19 dated 8 May 2019 by the Director of Community Services. 

The Committee is invited to:-.

i.    comment on the draft Service Plan for 2019/20;
ii.    agree any amendments required; and
iii.    approve the plan.

19.    Changes to Council Policy on Categories of Waste Received at Household Waste Recycling Centres
Atharrachaidhean do Phoileasaidh na Comhairle mu Sheòrsaichean Sgudail a tha air an Gabhail aig Ionad Ath-chuartachaidh Sgudail Thaighean

There is circulated Report No EDI/35/19 dated 17 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to approve the proposed changes to the Council’s Policies on the types and quantities of waste it receives at its Household Waste Recycling Centres and through its Bulky Uplift Service.

20.    Food Standards Scotland Audit
Sgrùdadh Inbhean Bìdh Alba

There is circulated Report No. EDI/36/19 dated 24 April 2019 by the Director of Community Services. 

The Committee is invited to:-

i.    note the audit findings and action plan; and
ii.    approve the review and re-profiling of Environmental Health Officers and Food Safety Officers to increase resource on statutory food safety duties.

21.    Lighting Policy
Poileasaidh Soillseachaidh

There is circulated Report No. EDI/37/19 dated 29 April 2019 by the Director of Community Services. 

The Committee is invited to:-.

i.    approve the updated lighting policy regarding existing lighting as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report;
ii.    note the publication of guidance (detailed in Appendix 2 of the report) for installation of adoptable lighting which will be regularly reviewed and updated; and
iii.    note that, following the decision taken by Members in February 2018 to remove the budget for Christmas/Festive lighting, reports are being presented to all Local Area Committees to inform Members and communities of the implications for this year.

22.    Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There is circulated separately in Booklet A for noting Minutes of the Planning Applications Committees (PAC) for:-

i.    North PAC – 27 November 2018;
ii.    South PAC – 5 December 2018;
iii.    North PAC – 22 January 2019;
iv.    South PAC – 29 January 2019;
v.    South PAC – 20 February 2019;
vi.    North PAC – 5 March 2019;and
vii.    South PAC – 12 March 2019.

and, for approval:-

viii.    Waste Strategy Working Group Minutes of 7 February 2019;
ix.    Harbours Management Board Minutes of 6 March 2019; and
x.    Stromeferry Working Group Minutes of 20 March 2019.

23.    Exclusion of the Public
Às-dùnadh a’ Phobaill 

The Committee is asked to resolve that, under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act, the relevant paragraphs being shown.

24.    Land and Property
Fearann agus Cuid-seilbhe

Paragraphs 6 and 9 

There is circulated to Members only Report No. EDI/38/19 dated 8 May 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to approve the recommendations contained within the report.

25.    Property Transactions Monitoring Report
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Ghnothachasan Seilbhe

Paragraphs 6 and 9 

There is circulated to Members only Report No. EDI/39/19 dated 17 April 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to note the monitoring statements for General Fund and Property Account transactions as approved by the Head of Development and Regeneration under delegated authority as well the Budgeted Sales for 2018/19 and beyond.

26.    Housing Development Initiatives
Iomairtean Leasachaidh Taigheadais

Paragraphs 6 and 9 

There is circulated to Members only Report No. EDI/40/19 dated 8 May 2019 by the Director of Development and Infrastructure.

The Committee is invited to approve the recommendations contained within the report.