Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, High Street, Dingwall on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 10.30 am.

You are invited to attend the meeting and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Recording Notice: This meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the Council’s YouTube channel.

Yours faithfully

Stewart Fraser
Chief Officer – Legal and 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 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. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Seirbheis Smàlaidh is Teasairginn

There is circulated Report No DSA/9/25 together with the Dingwall and Seaforth Performance Report by the Local Group Manager for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 
The Committee is invited to comment, scrutinise and note the Dingwall and Seaforth Performance Report.

4. Area Roads Capital Programme 2024/25 Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phrògram Calpa Rathaidean na Sgìre 2024/25

There is circulated Report No DSA/10/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note:-

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

5. Comparison of Recent Capital Programmes and Required Works    
Coimeas eadar Prògraman Calpa agus Obraichean Riatanach o Chionn Ghoirid

There is circulated Report No DSA/11/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note the contents of the report.

6. Housing Management Performance Report
Aithisg Choileanaidh Stiùireadh Taigheadais

There is circulated Report No DSA/12/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to note the information provided on housing performance in the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025.

7. Community Regeneration Fund Assessment of Applications
Measadh Iarrtasan Maoin Ath-nuadhachadh Coimhearsnachd

There is circulated Report No DSA/13/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is invited to:-

i. note the application form and summary RAG assessment carried out by the CRF team; and  
ii. agree to homologate the Council committing £51,000 for project CRF4004: Feis Rois – Dingwall 800 Event Producer.

8. Approval of New Street Names, Conon Bridge
Aonta airson Ainmean Sràide Ùra, Drochaid Sguideil

There is circulated Report No DSA/14/25 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

The Committee is asked to:-

i. agree to homologate the approval of one street name for a new development in Conon Bridge as Riverside Place; and 
ii. agree four further street names as: Holly Drive; Larch Drive; Harvest Way; and Scots Pine Road.

9. Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Discretionary budget applications approved since last meeting    
Iarrtasan buidseat fo Ùghdarras Uàrd Inbhir Pheofharain agus Shìophort air an aontachadh bho choinneamh mu dheireadh

The Committee is asked to note that the following Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Discretionary Budget applications have been approved between 10 February and 31 March 2025.

i. The Neil Gunn Trust – Writing Competition: £630
ii. Muir of Ord Golf Club – Hickory Club Event: £300
iii. Dingwall Academy – The Coffee and Truck Garden: £950
iv. Conon/Maryburgh Outdooor Bowling Club – Bowls Scotland Finals: £1,800
v. Muir of Ord Golf Club – 150 Year Anniversary: £1,500
vi. Dingwall Fire Brigade – Senior Citizens Party: £500
vii. Dingwall Community Council – Dingwall in Bloom: £1799.80

10. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas

There is circulated for noting Minutes of Meeting of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee held on 10 February 2025 which were approved by the Council on 27 March 2025.