Agendas, reports and minutes

Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee

Date: Monday, 6 November 2023

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A meeting of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair) will take place remotely on Monday, 6 November, 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. Minutes
   Geàrr-chunntas
 
There are circulated for information, Minutes of Meetings of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair) held on Monday, 14 August, 2023 which were approved at the Highland Council meeting held on 14 September, 2023. 
 
4. Police Scotland Local Committee Performance Report  
    Aithisg Choileanaidh Comataidh Ionadail Poileas Alba
 
There is circulated Report No SR/18/23 by the Area Commander for Police Scotland.
 
The Committee are invited to note progress made against the objectives set within the Highland Local Policing Plan 2020-2023 Year 3, attached as Annex A to this report, for the period covering 01 April 2022 – 31 March 2023. 
 
5. New National Park(s) in Scotland -  Presentation
    Pàirc(ean) Nàiseanta Ùra ann an Alba – Taisbeanadh
 
A representative from the new National Parks Team, Scottish Government will be in attendance to give a presentation on the New National Park(s) nomination process.
 
6. School Inspection Report
    Kilmuir Primary School and Nursery/ Bun-sgoil Chille Mhoire agus Sgoil Àraich Chille Mhoire
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/19/23 by the Education and Learning Manager. 
 
The Committee is asked to:
 
i. note the report’s findings in relation to the School.
ii. note the report’s findings in relation to the Nursery.
 
7. The Storr Progress Update 23/24
   Cunntas às Ùr mu Adhartas aig An Stòr
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/20/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place.
 
The Committee is asked to:- 
 
i. note the ongoing local Member involvement and established governance through an Officer-led cross-Service Project Board; 
ii. note the ongoing Partnership working including with Skye Iconic Sites Project, NatureScot, SkyeConnect, and local community;
iii. note the significant achievements delivered by the Project and the continued progress being made; 
iv. note the future growth opportunities for the site for both Council and local economy;
v. note the commitment to measuring performance including regular reports to the Skye & Raasay Area Committee.
 
8. Bereavement Services – Project Updates
    Seirbheisean Caoidh – Cunntas às Ùr air Pròiseactan
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/21/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place. 
 
The Committee is asked to note:
 
i. the progress of burial ground extensions in the Skye and Raasay area; and
ii. the challenges with identifying and developing suitable land for burial ground development.
 
9. The Islands Winter Boost Fund 2023/24
    Maoin Èiginn Cosgais Bith-beò nan Eilean 2023/24
 
There is circulated Report No. SR/22/23 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place.
 
The Committee is asked to:-
 
i. note that the Council has received Islands Winter Boost funding for 2023/24 to help alleviate the impacts of the cost crisis for island communities; and 
ii. agree that this funding be used to automatically make non-recurring cost crisis payments of £127 per eligible household by 28 February 2024 where the Council holds current bank details, in accordance with the eligibility criteria set out in section 4 of this report. 
 
10. Islands Infrastructure Award
 
There will follow Report No. SR/23/23.
 
11. Ward Discretionary Budget 
      Buidseat Fo Ùghdarras Uàird 
 
The Committee is invited to note the following Ward Discretionary Fund Grants for Ward 10 in the financial year 2023/24:- 
 
Highlife Highland Skye & Lochalsh Archive Centre  £500
Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association (2)  £500 
Skye Youth Pipe Band  £1,000
Waternish Community Garden  £500
Portree & Braes Community Trust £1,500
New Pads for Tigh na Sgire Defibrillator  £55
Helping Hands Skye & Lochalsh £2000
Skeabost & District Community Council £530
SEALL £500