Agenda
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A meeting of the Lochaber Committee will take place remotely on Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 10.30 a.m.
Recording Notice: Please note this meeting will be recorded and uploaded to the Council’s YouTube channel.
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/35/26 by the Area Inspector, Police Scotland.
The Committee is asked to note progress made against the objectives set within the Highland Local Policing Plan 2023–2026 Year 1 attached as Annex A to the report, for the period covering 01 March 2026 – 30 September 2026.
4. Fort William Common Good Fund
Maoin a’ Mhaith Choitcheann a’ Ghearasdain
There is circulated Report No. LA/36/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive Place.
The Committee is asked to scrutinise and note the position of Fort William Common Good Fund as shown in the monitoring statement.
5. Fort William Common Good Fund – Parking Costs
Maoin a’ Mhaith Choitcheann a’ Ghearasdain - Cosgaisean Pàircidh
There is circulated Report No. LA/37/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive Place.
The Committee is asked to agree:
i. that £6,905 costs incurred by the Council’s Parking Enforcement Team to operate the paid parking scheme at the Fort William Common Good site is charged against the Fort William Common Good Fund; and
ii. that the Highland Council will retain the maintenance responsibility for the seawall.
6. Corran Ferry Update
Cunntas air Aiseag a’ Chorrain
There is circulated Report No. LA/38/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive Place.
The Committee is asked to note:
i. the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS) & Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV) updates; and
ii. the Corran Ferry Service update.
7. Bereavement Services – Project Updates
Seirbheisean Bàis – Cunntas às Ùr mu Phròiseactan
There is circulated Report No LA/39/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place.
The Committee is asked to note:
i. the current capacities and progress of burial ground extensions in the Lochaber area; and
ii. the challenges with identifying and developing suitable land for burial ground development.
8. Ward Discretionary Fund 2026-27
Buidseat fo Ùghdarras Uàird 2026-27
The Committee is asked to note the following Ward Discretionary Fund grant awards since the last Committee meeting:
Ward 11
Fort William & District Royal British Legion Scotland - War Memorial Repair - £2,750
Solas Eige SCIO - Sailm nan Daoine - £565
Highlands and Islands Students’ Association - Student Breakfast Club Initiative - £1,750
Fort William Festive Fund - Lighting up Fort William 2026 - £546
Caol Resident Group - Christmas Light Project - £1,000
Ward 21
Fort William & District Royal British Legion Scotland - War Memorial Repair - £2,750
Highlands and Islands Students’ Association - Student Breakfast Club Initiative - £1,750
Fort William Festive Fund - Lighting up Fort William 2026 - £546
9. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas
There is circulated for information, Minutes of Meeting of the Lochaber Committee held on 10 August 2026, which were approved by the Council on 17 September 2026.