Members of the Easter Ross Area Committee today (7 August 2023) noted the range of projects that had been supported with Ward Discretionary budgets.
Cllr Derek Louden commented: “It is encouraging to see how our local Ward Budget can support such a range of projects, helping communities to support and deliver on local priorities.”
The approved applications were:
Cromarty Firth Ward:
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Cromarty Firth Ward Saltburn & Westwood Community Council - Garden Social Area were successful in their bid for £130 of funding.
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Cromarty Firth Environmental Group - Town Gardening received funding of £2850.
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Invergordon Community Council - Christmas lights storage received £2,000.
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Saltburn & Westwood Community Council - Flower Basket Planting were granted £700.
Cromarty Firth Ward COVID Response Budget:
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Cromarty Firth Ward Covid Response Budget Invergordon Bowling Club - New Street signage - £190.
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Saltburn & Westwood Community Council - Garden Social Area - £1,500.00
Tain & Easter Ross Ward Discretionary Budget:
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Tain Task Force - Tain Environmental Improvements/Rose Garden Fence repairs - £3,864.
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Nigg & Shandwick Community Council - Shandwick Bay Carpark - £ 400
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Tain & District Youth Café - Contribution to Running Costs - £1,375