Agendas, reports and minutes

Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee

Date: Monday, 30 November 2020

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A meeting of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair) will be held REMOTELY on Monday, 30 November, 2020 at 10.30 am. 
 
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. Minutes
    Geàrr-chunntas
 
There are circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair) held on 
31 August, 2020, which were approved at the Highland Council meeting held on 10/11 September, 2020.
 
4. Highlands and Islands Enterprise Presentation
    Taisbeanadh Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean
 
Mr Stuart MacPherson, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will be in attendance to give a presentation on HIE’s role in economic recovery in Skye, Lochaber and Wester Ross.
 
5. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report 
    Aithisg Choileanaidh Comataidh Ionadail Seirbheis Smàlaidh is Teasairginn na h-Alba
 
There is circulated Report No SR/8/20 by the Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 
 
Members are invited to comment and scrutinise the Local Performance Report.
 
6. Housing Performance Report  
    Aithisg Choileanaidh Taigheadais
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/9/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Housing and Property. 
 
The Committee is invited to consider the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020.
 
7. Portree Associated School Group Overview
    Foir-shealladh air Buidheann Sgoiltean Co-cheangailte Phort Rìgh
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/10/20 by Interim Area Education and Learning Manager (West).
 
The Committee are invited to scrutinise and note the content of the report.
 
8. Area Roads Capital Programme Progress
    Adhartas Prògram Calpa Rathaidean na Sgìre 
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/11/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment.
 
The Committee are invited to note the contents of the report.
 
9. Skye and Raasay Investment Plan – Proposed Approach
     Fios às Ùr mu Bhun-structar agus Tasgadh 
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/12/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment. 
 
The Committee is asked to:-
 
i agree the proposed approach to engagement as outlined in paragraph 6 and the proposal to refer a final draft Skye & Raasay Investment Plan to a future Committee meeting for approval;
 
ii note that the outcomes for Skye & Raasay outlined in Section 5 take account of pre-existing priorities and outcomes and will be used to consider the benefits of projects; and
 
iii note that it is proposed that all Council ECOs are engaged in this process along with relevant teams, as well partner agencies and representatives of community organisations.