Agendas, reports and minutes

Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee

Date: Monday, 15 August 2022

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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, 15 August 2022 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
 
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 provide some information on the nature of the interest and leave the meeting at the appropriate time.  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 30 June 2022 did not require to be exercised in relation to the business of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee.
 
4. Appointment of Cathraiche (Chair) 
    Cur Cathraiche an Dreuchd
 
Nominations are invited for the post of Cathraiche (Chair) of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair).
 
5. Appointment of Vice Chair & Civic Lead
   Cur an Dreuchd Iar-Chathraiche & Ceannard Catharra
 
Nominations are invited for the post of Vice Chair & Civic Lead of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair).
 
6. Member Appointments
    Cur an Dreuchd Bhall
 
i. Skye & Lochalsh Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Board
   Biùro Comhairleachaidh a’ Phobaill airson an Eilein Sgitheanaich is Loch Aillse – Bòrd
 
The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to serve as a Director of Skye & Lochalsh Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
 
ii. Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations
    Fòram Inntrigeadh Ionadail an Eilein Sgitheanaich is Loch Aillse
 
The Committee is invited to appoint 1 Member to attend meetings of the Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations.
 
iii.Skye & Lochalsh Local Access Forum
    Fòram Inntrigeadh Ionadail an Eilein Sgitheanaich is Loch Aillse
 
The Council has a statutory duty under Section 25 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 to establish Local Access Forums for its area. There are currently six Local Access Forums in the Highland area which advise on matters in relation to the exercise of access rights, the existence of delineation of rights of way or the drawing up and adoption of the Core Path Plan. In addition, they also offer and give assistance to parties in terms of the resolution of any disputes in this respect.
 
The Committee is asked to appoint 1 Member to the Skye & Lochalsh Local Access Forum.
 
7. 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 21 February 2022, which were approved at the Highland Council meeting held on 10 March 2022. 
 
8. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report
    Aithisg Choileanaidh Comataidh Ionadail Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus    
    Teasairginn na h-Alba
 
There is circulated Report No SR/9/22 by the Local Senior Officer for Highland.
 
The Committee is invited to comment and scrutinise the Area Performance Report.
 
9. Isle of Skye and Raasay Winter Maintenance Plan 2022/23
    Plana Obair-gleidhidh Geamhraidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich is Ratharsair 2022/23
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/10/22 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure, Environment and Economy.
 
Members are asked to approve the Winter Service Plan for 2022/23.
 
10. Presentation - Portree Harbour Levelling Up Fund Update 
      Taisbeanadh – Fios às Ùr mu Mhaoin Àrd-ìreachaidh Caladh Phort Rìgh
 
The Committee is advised that the Service Lead (Infrastructure) will undertake a presentation giving an update on the Portree Harbour Levelling Up Fund.
 
11. Ward Discretionary Grants 2022/23
     Tabhartasan fo Ùghdarras Uàird 2022/23
 
The following Ward Discretionary Grants have been Awarded in the 2022/23 financial year to date:
 
i.   Staffin Primary School Parent Council – Staffin Beach Path, funding to support repairs to the path that will improve access to the beach £1000 Awarded;
ii.  Headway Highland – Multi Ward Application to support vulnerable adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families/carers throughout the Highland Region - £71 Awarded; and
iii. Portree & Braes Community Trust - Light Up Portree Autumn Fling, funding to support the running costs of the family fun day of music, community stalls and children’s play area - £1410 Awarded.