Agendas, reports and minutes

Lochaber Committee

Date: Monday, 7 November 2022

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A meeting of the Lochaber Committee will take place remotely on Monday 7 November, 2022 at 10.30 a.m. 
 
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
 
BUSINESS
 
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 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. Police Scotland Local Committee Performance Report
    Aithisg Choileanaidh Comataidh Ionadail Poileas Alba
 
There will follow Report No LA/16/22 by the Lochaber Area Inspector.
 
4. Amendment to Speed Restriction Orders for Ardgour and Acharacle
    Atharrachadh do dh’Òrduighean Crìoch-astair airson Àird Ghobhar agus Àth Tharracail
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/17/22 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure, Environment & Economy.
 
Members are asked to approve the proposed extension to the 30mph limits on both Speed Restriction Orders for Ardgour and Acharacle.
 
5. Housing Performance Report 
    Aithisg Coileanaidh Taigheadais
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/18/22 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, 2022 to 30 September, 2022.
 
6. Play Park Funding Update
    Fios às Ùr mu Mhaoineachadh Pàirc-chluiche
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/19/22 by the Executive Chief Officer Communities and Place.
 
Members are asked to; 
 
i note the funding available and the funding already committed to invest in play parks in the Lochaber Wards;
 
ii agree:- 
 
• to split the allocation for the Lochaber Area for 2022/23 (£40,225) equally between the two Lochaber Wards; 
• in Ward 21, allocate the 2021/22 remaining balance of £13,844.18 to the Amenities budget for use in maintaining play parks in Ward 21. PP.12-16
 
7. Fort William 2040 Annual Update
    Fios às Ùr mu An Gearasdan 2040
 
There is circulated Report No. LA/20/22 by the Executive Chief Officer Infrastructure, Environment & Economy.
 
Members are asked to:
 
i. note the progress that has been made with the individual projects within the FW2040 Masterplan as summarised at Appendix 1 FW2040 Projects Update Oct 2022;
 
ii. support the proposal to develop a dedicated Regeneration Project Manager post for Fort William, as summarised in section 7 of this report;
 
iii. note the wider developments that have been implemented in 2022 to enhance the delivery of the programme, specifically:-
 
a) the appointment of a dedicated Project Manager for FW2040;
b) the establishment of a FW2040 Community Stakeholders’ Group- terms of reference provided at Appendix 2 - FW2040 Stakeholders’ Group T.O.R;
 
c) the redevelopment of the FW2040 website in response to public feedback, which can be viewed at  https://www.highland.gov.uk/fw2040
 
d) the production of a new Communications Plan for FW2040 - Appendix 3 - FW2040 Communications Plan; and 
 
e) a public consultation event being held in Caol Community Centre- verbal update to be provided to committee due to timing of event
 
iv. support identified priority FW2040 work areas for the coming year as summarised in section 7 of this report.
 
8. Ward Discretionary Budget 
    Buidseat Fo Ùghdarras Uàird
 
The Committee is invited to note that the following Ward Discretionary Fund applications have been approved since 1st April 2022 – 
 
Ward 11
 
Mallaig, Ardnamurchan & District Pipe Band – venue hire costs - £394.87
Headway Highland – Support for core organisation costs - £72
Highland Council – Cruise ship welcome plaques - £57.50
Mallaig Community Council - Mallaig Circular path improvements - £5,000
Rotary Club of Lochaber – contribution to Christmas event - £1,000
Fort William Festive Fund – Contribution to High Street Christmas lighting scheme 2022 - £1,000
 
Ward 21
 
Mallaig, Ardnamurchan & District Pipe Band – venue hire costs - £394.87
Headway Highland – Support for core organisation costs - £72
Highland Council – Cruise ship welcome plaques - £57.50
Highland Council – Deer warning signs, Kinlochleven - £205.93
Rotary Club of Lochaber – contribution to Christmas event 2022 - £1,000
Fort William Festive Fund – Contribution to High Street Christmas lighting scheme 2022 - £2,000
 
9. Minutes
    Geàrr-chunntas
 
There is circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Lochaber Committee held on 30 August, 2022 which were approved by the Council on 22 September, 2022.