Agendas, reports and minutes

Sutherland County Committee

Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024

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A hybrid meeting of the Sutherland County Committee will take place in the Chamber, Council Offices, Drummuie, Golspie on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 10.30 a.m.
 
You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.
 
This meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the Council’s YouTube channel.
 
Yours faithfully
 
Stewart Fraser
Chief Officer – Legal and Corporate Governance 
 
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 Local Performance Report                                                     
Aithisg Dèanadais Ionadail Seirbheis Smàlaidh is Teasairginn na h-Alba
 
There is circulated Report No SCC/16/24 by the Local Senior Officer for Highland.
 
The Committee is invited to comment on and scrutinise the attached Area Performance Report.
 
4. Waste and Recycling Service Changes
Atharrachaidhean dhan t-Seirbheis Sgudail is Ath-chuairteachaidh
 
There will be a presentation by the Principal Waste Management Officer on this item.
 
5. Adoption of the Modified Core Paths Plan (Caithness and Sutherland) Amended
Gabhail ri Plana nam Prìomh Cheuman Atharraichte (Gallaibh agus Cataibh) air Atharrachadh
 
There is circulated Report No SCC/17/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place. 
 
The Committee is invited to Adopt the:
 
i. candidate core paths as consulted upon, and not objected to, under the amended plan December 2017 to March 2018;
ii. candidate core paths as consulted upon under the modified amended plan April 2019 – May 2019;
iii. candidate core paths into the plan as directed by Scottish Ministers by letter on the 2 September 2024; and 
iv. Sportsmans Walk – A9 candidate core path SU12.25(C) with the exception of the level crossing at Dunrobin Station. PP. 14-64
 
6. Allocation of Invitation to Pay Income 2022/23 and 2023/24
Cuireadh gus Pàigheadh: Riarachadh Teachd-a-steach 2022/23 -2023/24
 
There is circulated Report No SCC/18/24 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place
 
The Committee is invited to:
 
i. consider the options for distributing the Invitation to Pay income which has been allocated to Sutherland County Committee; 
ii. approve the proposed process for the distribution of Invitation to Pay income in Sutherland for 2022/23 and 2023/24 funds;
iii. note that the delegated powers for the authorisation of spend up to £10,000 would be assigned to the Community Development Manager in consultation with local Members while spend over £10,000 would be subject to Sutherland County Committee approval; and
iv. note that the distribution process will be reviewed in a years’ time. PP.65-69
 
7. Dornoch Common Good Quarterly Monitoring Report                                   
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Ràitheil Maoin Math Coitcheann Dhòrnaich
 
There is circulated Report No SCC/19/24 by the Chief Officer Community and Housing and Chief Officer Corporate Finance.
 
The Committee is invited to scrutinise and note the Quarter 2 monitoring statement for the Dornoch Common Good Fund. PP.70-73
 
8. Ward Discretionary Awards
Duaisean fo Ùghdarras Uàird
 
North, West and Central Sutherland Ward Discretionary Budget applications for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024.
 
The Committee is asked to note that the following North, West and Central Sutherland Ward Discretionary Budget applications have been approved 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024: 
 
Assynt Dev. Trust – Menopause Chats £1,425.00
Community Food Initiatives North East – FareShare in Highland £5,050.00 
Bradbury Centre – Medical Bath Replacement £500.00 
North Sutherland Community Forestry Trust – First Aid Training £500.00
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust – Kyle Feeds £500.00
Lairg & District Community Initiatives – Lairg War Memorial Upkeep £400.00
North West Training Centre – Learning programme 24-25 £500.00
 
Total Spend to Date £8,875.00
Current Available Balance £5,525.00 
 
Additionally, there is a balance of £1,718.53 available from a pre-existing Cost of Living Fund. This can be drawn down by submitting a Ward Discretionary Fund application.
 
East Sutherland and Edderton Ward Discretionary Budget applications approved for the period 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024.
 
The Committee is asked to note that the following East Sutherland and Edderton Ward Discretionary Budget applications have been approved 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024: 
 
Community Food Initiatives North East – FareShare in Highland £2,179.00 
Embo Trust – Old School Transition – Final Step £780.00
The Dornoch Area CIC – Dornoch Transport Project £999.00
Bradbury Centre – Medical bath Replacement £1,500.00
Dornoch Cricket Club – Practice Nets Extension £500.00
Dornoch Youth Service Summer Programme £1,000.00
Youth Highland – Golspie RESPECT Project £1,000.00
Embo Football Club – Essential Works to Changing Rooms £900.00
Engaging with Activity CIC – Hub Outings £1,000.00
Timespan – Gutting Girls £1,000.00
 
Total Spend to Date £10,858.00
Current Available Balance £3,542.00
 
Additionally, there is a balance of £948.02 available from a pre-existing Cost of Living Fund. This can be drawn down by submitting a Ward Discretionary Fund application.
 
9. Minutes                                                                                                                                                         
Geàrr-chunntas
 
There is circulated for noting Minutes of the Sutherland County Committee held on 27 August 2024, which were approved by the Council on 19 September 2024.