Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Lochaber Committee will take place remotely on Monday, 12 May, 2025 at 10.30 a.m.

Recording Notice: Please note 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 & Corporate Governance

BUSINESS

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.Police Scotland Local Committee Performance Report
Aithisg Choileanaidh Comataidh Ionadail Poileas Alba

There is circulated Report No LA/13/25 by the Area Commander, Police Scotland.

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

4.Kinlochleven High School Associated School Group Overview
Foir-shealladh air Buidheann Sgoiltean Co-cheangailte Àrd-Sgoil Cheann Loch Lìobhann

There is circulated Report No. LA/14/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – People.

Members are asked to scrutinise and note the content of the report.

5.Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25 Update
Prògram Calpa Rathaidean na Sgìre 2024/25

There is circulated Report No. LA/15/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

Members are asked to:-

i.   note the final budget allocation for Lochaber area for 2024/25;
ii.  note the works completed on the approved list to date; and
iii. note the additional works identified and prioritised throughout the year.

6.Corran Ferry Update
Cunntas air Aiseag a’ Chorrain

There is circulated Report No. LA/16/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

Members are asked to:-

i. note the update on Corran Ferry Operations; and
ii.note the update on the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme and New Electric Vessel which can be found below within Appendix 2.

7.Housing Management Performance Report
Aithisg Coileanaidh Taigheadais

There is circulated Report No. LA/17/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

Members are asked to note the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.

8.Environmental Health - Annual Report & Activity 2024/25

There is circulated Report No. LA/18/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

Members are asked to note and provide any feedback on:

i.         the range and volume of work being undertaken locally by     the environmental health team.
ii.        the Highland wide issues.
iii.       the report format and content.

9.Ward Discretionary Fund
Buidseat Fo Ùghdarras Uàird

The Committee is invited to note the following Ward Discretionary Fund grant awards since the last Committee meeting:-

2024/25 budget

Ward 11

Caol Community Council - Caol Local Place Plan - £1500

South Knoydart Community Council - SKCC Local Place Plan - £1500

Lochaber Action on Disability - Volunteer Training - £980

Remembrance Day Costs - £283.05

Cycling Without Age Scotland - Cycling Without Age Scotland Fort William - £555.95

Loch Shiel Spring Festival - Loch Shiel Festival "The Big Music" - £900

Ward 21

Urram - Childcare Needs in West Highland Peninsulas - £2500

Remembrance Day Costs - £283.05

Voluntary Action Lochaber - Plantation Larder - £1938.58

Lochaber Environmental Group - Fort William Repair Café - £1500

Nether Lochaber Community Association - Extend & Enhance Floral Displays in Nether Lochaber - £900

2025/26 budget

Ward 11

Mallaig Community Hub & Shop - Toilet construction for community space - £1000

Arisaig & District Community Council – Laptop - £400

Kilmallie Community Fridge and Garden - £2000

10.Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There is circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Lochaber Committee held on 27 January, 2025 which were approved by the Council on 27 March, 2025.