Agendas, reports and minutes

Lochaber Committee

Date: Tuesday, 16 May 2023

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A meeting of the Lochaber Committee will take place remotely on Tuesday 16 May, 2023 at 10.30 a.m. 
 
Recording Notice: Please note this meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the Council’s YouTube channel.
 
You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.
 
Yours faithfully
 
Stewart Fraser
Head of Legal and Governance
 
BUSINESS
 
1. Apologies for Absence
    Leisgeulan
 
2. Declarations of Interest/Transparency Statement
    Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt/ Aithris Fhollaiseachd
 
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. Housing Performance Report 
    Aithisg Coileanaidh Taigheadais
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/7/23 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, 2022 to 31 March, 2023.
 
4. The Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund 2022/23
    Maoin Staing Cosgais Èiginneach nan Eilean 2022/23
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/8/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place.
 
Members are invited to:
 
i.   note that the Council has received Islands Emergency Cost Crisis funding for 2022/23 to help alleviate the impacts of the cost crisis for island communities. 
ii.  homologate decision that this funding be used to automatically make non-recurring cost crisis payments of £155 per eligible household by 28 February 2023 where the Council holds current bank details, in accordance with the eligibility criteria set out in section 4 of this report.
iii. homologate decision to award capital grants to Isle of Muck and Isle of Canna.
 
5. Implementation of Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 – Annual Report
    Buileachadh Achd nan Eilean (Aba) 2018 – Aithisg Bhliadhnail
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/9/23 by the Depute Chief Executive.
 
Members are asked to note the update and acknowledge the work that has taken place.
 
6. Highland Quiet Routes – Pilot Project Report
    Slighean Sàmhach na Gàidhealtachd – Aithisg Pròiseact Paidhleit
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/10/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment.
 
Members are asked to:-
 
i note the contents of the report; and
ii approve the ‘Glencoe Quiet Route’ including Temporary Traffic Regulation Order reducing the Speed Limit on the route to 40mph for 18 months. 
 
7. Ward Discretionary Budget 
    Buidseat Fo Ùghdarras Uàird
 
The Committee is invited to note the following Ward Discretionary Fund grant awards 2022/2023 and 2023/24.
 
Ward 11 and 21 Ward Discretionary Fund Grant awards 2022/2023
 
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
Highland Council – Remembrance Day 2022 costs - £302.09
High Life Highland – Glen Nevis Outdoor classroom works - £2,000
Highland Council – Tougal car park pothole repairs - £2,410
Highland Council – Cruise ship presentation plaques - £187.50
Highland Council - poppy wreaths 2022 - £29.09
Lochaber High School Parent Council – sensory garden - £1,600
Road to the Isles Group – Tougal pot hole repairs - £2.400
 
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 2022 - £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
Duror & Kentallen Community Council – IT meeting equipment  - £540
Ardgour Community Council – IT meeting equipment  - £78.43
Highland Council – Remembrance Day 2022 costs - £302.09
Kentallen and Duror Community SCIO – replacement picnic benches
Acharacle Community Council – IT meeting equipment - £403.80
St Pauls Episcopal Church (Kinlochleven) – warm space and meals project - £2,350
High Life Highland - Glen Nevis Outdoor classroom works - £2,000
Highland Council – Cruise ship presentation plaques 2023 - £187.50
Highland Council – Cleaning of West Highland Way signs - £370
Highland Council – Property legal search - £250
Highland Council - poppy wreaths 2022 - £29.08
Fort William Marina and Shoreline CIC – salt water power washer - £1,754
Ardgour Glensanda Development Trust – Local plan plan - £1,754
Highland Council – Kinlochleven directory – £1,000
 
Ward 11 and 21 Ward Discretionary Fund Grant awards 2023/2024 – No Spend to date
 
8. Minutes
    Geàrr-chunntas
 
There is circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Lochaber Committee held on 24 January, 2023 which were approved by the Council on 9 March, 2023.