Agendas, reports and minutes

Lochaber Committee

Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2023

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A meeting of the Lochaber Committee will take place remotely on Tuesday 8 August, 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. Recess Powers
    Cumhachdan Fosaidh
 
The Committee is asked to note that the Recess Powers granted by the Council at its meeting on 29 June 2023 have not been exercised in relation to the business of the Lochaber Committee.
 
4. 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/11/23 by the Local Senior Officer for Highland.
 
The Committee is invited to comment and scrutinise the Area Performance Report.
 
5. High Life Highland Youth Work in Lochaber
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/12/23 by the Area Youth Officer, High Life Highland.
 
Members are asked to note the report and presentations made by Area Youth Officer, Highland Youth Convenor and Youth Development Officers and it is recommended:-
 
i. advocate for and work alongside young people, support them through community-based activities and to participate democratically in matters affecting them; 
ii. provide ongoing support of the Transport Initiative in Ardnamurchan; and
iii. provide ongoing support to meet the demands of Youth Work in Fort William.
 
6. Lochaber Area Roads Winter Service Plan 2023/24
    Plana Seirbheis Rathaidean Geamhraidh Sgìre Loch Abar 2023/24
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/13/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment.
 
Members are asked to approve the Winter Service Plan for the Lochaber Area.
 
7. Ward Discretionary Budget 
    Buidseat Fo Ùghdarras Uàird
 
The Committee is invited to note the following Ward Discretionary Fund grant awards 2023/24.
 
Ward 11
HLH Archive Centre – contribution to travelling exhibition costs Tir nan Og - £750
Lochaber Wheeled sports society – for purchase of biked & helmets - £1000
 
Ward 21
Kinlochleven Primary School Council – School trip - £250
South Lochaber Community Association – Contribution to Bus repairs - £1750
Lochaber wheeled sports society – for purchase of bikes & helmets - £1000
 
8. Minutes
    Geàrr-chunntas
 
There is circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Lochaber Committee held on 16 May, 2023 which were approved by the Council on 29 June, 2023.