Agendas, reports and minutes

CAITHNESS COMMITTEE: THURSDAY 12 AUGUST 2021

In relation to the agenda circulated for the above Meeting of the Caithness Committee, please find attached the following reports:-

AGENDA ITEM 6

Thurso and North West Caithness & Wick and East Caithness (Wards 2 and 3) Place Based Investment Funds – Proposed Funding Allocations 
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There is circulated Report No. CC/17/21 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place.

The Committee is invited to consider and agree the proposed allocations of the Place Based Investment Funds as follows:

i. Ward 2

Up to £60,000 towards the infrastructure projects to carry out drainage works at Sir Georges Park, Thurso (aka The Dammies) along with pitch improvements at Ormlie Park. Both these areas have been identified by local stakeholders and members as key projects in the Ward.

Up to £40,000 towards play park refurbishment/repairs/improvements with an emphasis on those parks in a rural setting. It is noted that match funding would be sought from local grant providers and local groups to complement this allocation.

ii. Ward 3

Up to £35,000 towards an infrastructure project to replace/relocate bus shelters around the Ward. This has been identified by a number of local communities as a priority and in discussion with Ward Members.

Up to £40,000 towards play park refurbishment/repairs/improvements. It is noted that match funding would be sought from local grant providers and local groups to complement this allocation.

The Committee is also asked to note that further work will be undertaken to develop the Wick town centre project and a report will be brought to a future meeting in relation to this item. 

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Head of Corporate Governance