Ward Forum 
Badenoch and Strathspey Ward

Thursday 10th April 2008
Boat of Garten Community Hall, Deshar Road, Boat of Garten
The meeting will formally start at 7.00pm

Tea/coffee will be available from 6.30pm when Ward Councillors and Council staff will be available to meet those attending the meeting. The meeting is open to members of the public.

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Apologises – Cllr. Stuart Black (Chair)     (2 mins)

2. Introductions: Highland Councils Convenor, Cllr. Sandy Park, Vice Convenor, Cllr. Jean Urquhart and Chief Executive, Alistair Dodds     (10 mins) 
   
3. Matters arising from previous note not on the agenda (updates)    (5 mins)

4. Ward Discretionary Budget/ Ward Profile: Sue Palmer, Ward Manager    (2 mins)

5. Community Safety: Robbie MacDonald, Acting Inspector Northern Constabulary (10 mins)

6. Ward Forum Review/Evaluation (table Questionnaires): Sue Palmer  (2 mins)

7. TRANSPORT  

• Transport Stakeholders: How you see your role in terms of future transport provision across Badenoch and Strathspey (5 minute talks)    (30 mins)

• Overview of Current Provision: mapping of provision in the area, timeline V location, time and cost of routes: Cllr. Dave Fallows      (15 mins) 

• Small Group discussions: (table Set Questions):    (20 mins)

Refreshments break (15 minutes)

• Feedback from discussions: Cllr Stuart Black     (10 mins)

8. Question & Answer Session        (20 mins)

9. Future Meetings: Themes/issues, date & venue of next meeting    (2 mins)

10. A.O.B           (5 mins)

There will be opportunity between 6.30-7pm and during the refreshments break to go round the displays