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A meeting of the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee will take place remotely, on Monday, 9 November 2026, at 10.00 am.
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/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. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Performance Report
Aithisg Coileanaidh Sgìreil Seirbheis Smàlaidh is Teasairginn na h-Alba
There is circulated Report No BIER/30/26 by the Local Senior Officer for Highland.
The Committee is invited to comment on, scrutinise and note the attached Area Performance Report.
4. Black Isle Place Plan Update
Cunntas às Ùr mu Phlana Àite an Eilein Duibh
There will be a presentation by Opportunity Black Isle to provide an update on the Black Isle Place Plan.
The Committee is asked to note the presentation.
5. Short Term Let Control Area – Update Report
Sgìre Smachd Màil Gheàrr-ùine – Aithisg Ùrachaidh
There is circulated Report No. BIER/31/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
The Committee is asked to:-
i. note that the evidence available at this time does not demonstrate a material change in the prevalence or impacts of Short Term Lets within Black Isle and Easter Ross that would justify the introduction of a Short Term Let Control Area at this time;
ii. agree that the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee does not at this time seek to progress with the process of considering the introduction of a Short Term Let Control Area covering all or part of the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area; and
iii. agree that the evidence base regarding the prevalence and impact of Short Term Lets within Black Isle and Easter Ross be kept under review, with a further report to be brought to the Area Committee should updated evidence indicate a need for reconsideration.
6. Community Transport in the Black Isle and Easter Ross: Current Provision and Future Opportunities
Còmhdhail Coimhearsnachd san Eilean Dubh is ann an Ros an Ear: Solar Làithreach agus Cothroman san Àm ri Teachd
There is circulated Report No. BIER/32/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive – Place.
The Committee is asked to note and provide any feedback on:-
i. the current transport landscape – including Community Transport provision – in the Black Isle and Easter Ross areas;
ii. opportunities for further development, both in the context of localised needs and overarching strategic approaches;
iii. the approach of repurposing funds from underperforming journeys/contracts where this resource can be better applied to Community Transport provision; and
iv. grant award recommendations for Community Transport organisations across Highland are being presented at Economy and Infrastructure Committee on 12 November for the period of April 2027-March 2030.
7. Common Good Funds
Maoin Maith Choitchinn
a. Cromarty Common Good Fund Monitoring Report
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Maoin Math Coitcheann Chromba
There is circulated Report No BIER/33/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place.
The Committee is asked to scrutinise and note the position of Cromarty Common Good Fund as shown in the monitoring statement.
b. Fortrose and Rosemarkie Common Good Fund Monitoring Report
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Maoin Math Coitcheann na Cananaich agus Ros Maircnidh
There is circulated Report No BIER/34/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place.
The Committee is asked to scrutinise and note the position of Fortrose and Rosemarkie Common Good Fund as shown in the monitoring statement.
c. Invergordon Common Good Fund Monitoring Report
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Maoin Math Coitcheann Inbhir Ghòrdain
There is circulated Report No BIER/35/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place.
The Committee is asked to:-
i. scrutinise and note the Quarter 2 2026/27 monitoring statement for the Invergordon Common Good Fund; and
ii. note the update on the Bouchardon Bust.
d. Tain Common Good Fund Monitoring Report
Aithisg Sgrùdaidh Maoin Math Coitcheann Bhaile Dhubhthaich
There is circulated Report No BIER/36/26 by the Assistant Chief Executive - Place.
The Committee is asked to scrutinise and note the Quarter 2 2026/27 monitoring statement for the Tain Common Good Fund.
8. Ward Discretionary Awards
Duaisean fo Ùghdarras Uàird
There is circulated for noting details of the Discretionary Budget applications that have been approved from 1 April 2026 to 20 October 2026.
9. Minutes
Geàrr-chunntas
There is circulated for noting minutes of the meeting of the Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee held on 10 August 2026, which were approved by the Council on 17 September 2026.