Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams, on 28 April 2025, at 11am.

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 

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
Seirbheis Smàlaidh is Teasairginn na h-Alba

There is circulated Report No WRSL/09/25 by the Local Senior Officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.  

The Committee is invited to scrutinise and comment on the Area Performance Report.

4. Housing Management Performance Report – 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Aithisg Coileanaidh Stiùireadh Taigheadais – 1 Giblean 2024 gu 31 Màrt 2025

There is circulated Report No WRSL/10/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.

5. Area Roads Capital Programme 2023/24 Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phrògram Calpa Rathaidean na Sgìre 2023/24

There is circulated Report No WRSL/11/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note:-

i. the final budget allocation for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh area for 2023/24;  
ii. the works completed on the approved list to date; and 
iii. the additional works identified and prioritised throughout the year 

6. Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25 Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phrògram Calpa Rathaidean na Sgìre 2024/25

There is circulated Report No WRSL/12/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note:-

i. the final budget allocation for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh area for 2024/25;
ii. the works completed on the approved list to date; and
iii. the additional works identified and prioritised throughout the year. 

7. 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 20 January 2025:-

- Remembrance Day - wreaths - £204.60 
- Wester Loch Ewe Trust - Cataloguing of Historical Artefacts - £900.00 
- Community Out West Trust - Community Toilets Refurbishment - £1,250.00 
- Torridon District Community Association - Community Centre Gutter Repairs - £630.00 
- Torridon - Community Development Officer Bridging Funding - £1,000.00 
- Southwest Ross Drama - One Act Play Festival - £500.00 
- Stromeferry & Achmore CC - Manual grit spreader to aid Winter Resilience - £353.99 
- Welcome Ullapool - Replace public benches and picnic tables - £2,386.16

8. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There is circulated for noting Minutes of Meeting of the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee held on 20 January 2025 which were approved by the Council on 27 March 2025.