Agendas, reports and minutes

Lochaber Committee

Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2023

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A meeting of the Lochaber Committee will take place remotely on Tuesday 24 January, 2023 at 10.30 a.m. 
 
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. 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 LA/1/23 by the Local Senior Officer for Highland.
 
The Committee is invited to comment and scrutinise the Area Performance Report.
 
4. Area Roads Capital Programme 2023/24
    Prògram Calpa Rathaidean Sgìreil 2023/24
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/2/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure, Environment and Economy.
 
Members are asked to approve the proposed 2023/24 Area Roads Capital Programme for Lochaber Area.
 
5. Lochaber HRA Capital Programme 2022/23 Update and 2023-27 Programme
    Prògram Calpa Cunntas Teachd-a-steach Taigheadais Loch Abar 2022/23 agus Prògram 2023–27
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/3/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Housing and Property.
 
Members are invited to:
 
i. note the update on the 2022-23 Lochaber HRA Capital Programme at section 5 of the report and Appendix 1; 
ii. note the resources available to Lochaber at 6.7;
iii. agree the proposed investment priorities in the HRA Capital Programme for Lochaber 2023-27 as set out in Appendix 2; and
iv. note that updates on the Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme will continue to be provided through ward briefings and at future Local Committees as requested by local Members, in addition to reporting to Housing and Property Committee.  PP.22-29
 
6. Housing Revenue Account: Garage Rents 2023/2024 
    Cunntas Teachd-a-steach Taigheadais: Màil Gharaidsean 2023/2024
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/4/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Housing and Property. 
 
The Committee is invited to agree a level of rent increase to apply to Lochaber Garages and Garage Sites.
 
7. Community Regeneration Fund Applications
    Iarrtasan airson Maoin Ath-bheòthachaidh Coimhearsnachd
 
There will follow Report No. LA/5/23.
 
8. Place Based Investment Funds – Reallocation of Funding Allocation
    Maoinean Tasgaidh Stèidhichte Air Àite – Ath-riarachadh Riarachadh Maoine
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/6/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place.
 
Members are asked to consider and agree that £5,000 is reallocated to the Lochaber Community Partnership to support the delivery of the objectives contained within the Caol Locality Plan. PP.40-42
 
9. Appointment to Lochaber Local Access Forum
    Cur an Dreuchd gu Fòram Inntrigeadh Ionadail Loch Abar
 
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 Lochaber Local Access Forum.
 
10. Ward Discretionary Budget 
      Buidseat Fo Ùghdarras Uàird
 
The Committee is invited to note that the following Ward Discretionary Fund applications have been approved since 1st April 2022.
 
Ward 11
 
Mallaig, Ardnamurchan & District Pipe Band – venue hire costs - £394.87
Headway Highland – Support for core organisation costs - £72
Highland Council – Cruise ship welcome plaques - £57.50
Mallaig Community Council - Mallaig Circular path improvements - £5,000
Rotary Club of Lochaber – contribution to Christmas event - £1,000
Fort William Festive Fund – Contribution to High Street Christmas lighting scheme 2022 - £1,000
Caol Community Council – IT hardware for Community Council meetings - £685
West Highland Community Rail Partnership – identification of Traffic Management Solutions - £1,250
 
Ward 21
 
Mallaig, Ardnamurchan & District Pipe Band – venue hire costs - £394.87
Headway Highland – Support for core organisation costs - £72
Highland Council – Cruise ship welcome plaques - £57.50
Highland Council – Deer warning signs, Kinlochleven - £205.93
Rotary Club of Lochaber – contribution to Christmas event 2022 - £1,000
Fort William Festive Fund – Contribution to High Street Christmas lighting scheme 2022 - £2,000
Kinlochleven Primary School Parent Council – trip to pantomime - £250
Ardgour Community Council – IT hardware for Community Council meetings - £78.43
Duror and Kentallen Community Council – IT hardware for Community Council meetings - £540
West Highland Community Rail Partnership – identification of Traffic Management Solutions - £1,250
 
11. Minutes
     Geàrr-chunntas
 
There is circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Lochaber Committee held on 7 November, 2022 which were approved by the Council on 8 December, 2022.