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A meeting of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair) will be held REMOTELY on Monday, 30 November, 2020 at 10.30 am.
You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.
Yours faithfully
Stewart Fraser
Head of Corporate Governance
1. Apologies for Absence
Leisgeulan
2. Declarations of Interest
Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt
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 indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest. Advice may be sought from officers prior to the meeting taking place.
3. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas
There are circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee (Comataidh an Eilein Sgitheanaich agus Ratharsair) held on
31 August, 2020, which were approved at the Highland Council meeting held on 10/11 September, 2020.
4. Highlands and Islands Enterprise Presentation
Taisbeanadh Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean
Mr Stuart MacPherson, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will be in attendance to give a presentation on HIE’s role in economic recovery in Skye, Lochaber and Wester Ross.
5. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Local Committee Performance Report
Aithisg Choileanaidh Comataidh Ionadail Seirbheis Smàlaidh is Teasairginn na h-Alba
There is circulated Report No SR/8/20 by the Local Senior Officer, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Members are invited to comment and scrutinise the Local Performance Report.
6. Housing Performance Report
Aithisg Choileanaidh Taigheadais
There is circulated Report No. SR/9/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Housing and Property.
The Committee is invited to consider the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020.
7. Portree Associated School Group Overview
Foir-shealladh air Buidheann Sgoiltean Co-cheangailte Phort Rìgh
There is circulated Report No. SR/10/20 by Interim Area Education and Learning Manager (West).
The Committee are invited to scrutinise and note the content of the report.
8. Area Roads Capital Programme Progress
Adhartas Prògram Calpa Rathaidean na Sgìre
There is circulated Report No. SR/11/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment.
The Committee are invited to note the contents of the report.
9. Skye and Raasay Investment Plan – Proposed Approach
Fios às Ùr mu Bhun-structar agus Tasgadh
There is circulated Report No. SR/12/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment.
The Committee is asked to:-
i agree the proposed approach to engagement as outlined in paragraph 6 and the proposal to refer a final draft Skye & Raasay Investment Plan to a future Committee meeting for approval;
ii note that the outcomes for Skye & Raasay outlined in Section 5 take account of pre-existing priorities and outcomes and will be used to consider the benefits of projects; and
iii note that it is proposed that all Council ECOs are engaged in this process along with relevant teams, as well partner agencies and representatives of community organisations.
Supplementary Agenda
ISLE OF SKYE AND RAASAY COMMITTEE: MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER, 2020
In relation to the agenda circulated for the meeting of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee, please find attached the following additional item for consideration:-
Item 10
Town Centre Fund
There is circulated Report No SR/13/20 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure and Environment.
Members are asked to:
i. Agree to provisionally award the Isle of Skye and Raasay Town Centre Fund allocation to established organisations in Broadford and Portree whose remit aligns with the objectives of the TCF. On the proviso that they develop an eligible project(s) in accordance with criteria and carry out appropriate stakeholder engagement.
ii. Give consideration to arranging a Special Committee Meeting to agree the final detail of the project.
Yours sincerely
Stewart Fraser
Head of Corporate Governance