Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee members note the approval of Ward Discretionary projects

Members of the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee today (28 April 2025) noted the range of projects which had been supported with more than £7,000 worth of Ward Discretionary Fund budget since the beginning of the year.

Cllr Biz Campbell, Chair of the Committee, 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.  As Ward Councillors, we are able to utilise our local knowledge and work with local organisations to make positive improvements to our communities.”

The approved applications were:

- Remembrance Day - wreaths - £204.60 
- Wester Loch Ewe Trust - Cataloguing of Historical Artefacts - £900.00 
- Community Out West Trust - Community Toilets Refurbishment - £1,250.00 
- Torridon District Community Association - Community Centre Gutter Repairs - £630.00 
- Torridon - Community Development Officer Bridging Funding - £1,000.00 
- Southwest Ross Drama - One Act Play Festival - £500.00 
- Stromeferry & Achmore Community Council - Manual grit spreader to aid Winter Resilience - £353.99 
- Welcome Ullapool - Replace public benches and picnic tables - £2,386.16

All Council Wards receive a discretionary budget, and it is for Ward Councillors to consider what they wish to commit funds to, in line with Highland Council objectives and outcomes.