Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams, on 11 November 2024, at 10.30am.

Recording Notice: 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
Chief Officer - Legal and Corporate 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. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Performance Report – Q2
Seirbheis Smàlaidh agus Teasairginn na h-Alba – Aithisg Choileanaidh – R2

There is circulated Report No WRSL/13/24 by the Local Senior Officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.  
The Committee is invited to scrutinise and comment on the attached Area Performance Report.

4. Review of the Allocation Process for Area Share of Invitation to Pay Income
Ath-sgrùdadh air a’ Phròiseas Riarachaidh airson Cuibhreann Sgìreil dhen Teachd-a-steach bho Chuireadh airson Pàigheadh

There is circulated Report No WRSL/14/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to:-

i.   approve the proposed change to the process for applications to read as – a joint application from the Community Council and Development Trust or other eligible Community Group; 
ii.  note that correspondence will be sent to Community Councils annually, at the start of the Financial Year, outlining the invitation to pay funds that are available for their Area; and
iii. note that a further review of the allocation process will take place next year when the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Place Plan is complete, as it may identify agreed community priorities.

5. Housing Management Performance Report – 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024
Aithisg Choileanaidh Stiùireadh Taigheadais – 1 Giblean 2024 gu 30 Sultain 2024

There is circulated Report No WRSL/15/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
The Committee is invited to note the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2024 – 30 September 2024.

6. Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Ward Discretionary Budget
Buidseat fo Ùghdarras Uàird Rois an Iar, Shrath Pheofhair agus Loch Aillse

The Committee is invited to note that the following Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Ward Discretionary Fund applications have been approved since 12 August 2024:

- Dornie and District Community Trust - community shop and café: £796.79
- Achmore Community Hall Association - Hall energy efficiency measure: £750.00
- Contin Community Trust - Seniors festive lunch and kids Christmas parties: £700.00

7. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There is circulated for noting Minutes of Meeting of the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee held on 12 August 2024 which were approved by the Council on 19 September 2024.