Venue: On a Hybrid Basis in the Queen's Hall, Dunoon and by Microsoft Teams
Contact: Julieann Small, Senior Committee Assistant - 01546 604043
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone
to the meeting. Apologies for absence were
received from Councillors Audrey Forrest,
Yvonne McNeilly and William Sinclair. The Chair shared his appreciation of the work that Councillor
McCabe had done as the previous Chair of the Area Committee. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: Councillor Peter Wallace declared a non-financial interest in relation to item 9 of the agenda (Supporting Communities Fund 2024/25) on the basis that he knew one of the applicants. He advised that he did not consider the connection to be significant and as such would remain in the meeting and take part in discussion and decision on this item. |
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Bute and Cowal Area Committee - 5 March 2024 PDF 143 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of the Bute and Cowal Area Committee, held on 5 March 2024 was approved as a correct record. |
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Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group - 30 April 2024 PDF 223 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of
the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group, held on 30 April 2024 was
noted. |
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Cowal Transport Forum - 18 March 2024 PDF 145 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of the Cowal Transport Forum, held on 18 March 2024 was noted. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Minutes: Gillian Frew The Committee Manager read out the below question
submitted by Gillian Frew: The sunny weather this weekend brought out
an increase in bikers who seemed to take great joy in revving their engines as
they speed far in excess of the speed limit past the park. Ìý I also wonder if a FOI to the police as
to how many speed checks they have carried out in the last year at that
particular postcode would assist? I don't believe there is enough
pro-activity in this regard but as primary initial email states this would only
ever be a temporary panacea not a full time solution. The Committee Manager advised that he
had passed Ms Frew’s concerns to Police Scotland who confirmed that they have
passed the matter onto the Roads Policing Department to make them aware of the
issue and further advised that speed checks do not always get recorded so they
cannot provide specific detail on how often they are carried out or when they
have been undertaken. The Committee Manager advised that should he receive
further information from Police Scotland that he would pass this to Ms Frew and
the Area Committee for information. Having noted that there were members of the public
in attendance, the Chair invited them to submit any questions they may have. Keith Wood Question 1 Mr Wood advised that Ardentinny
Community Council are currently paying for the upkeep and cleaning of
Ardentinny public toilets which is costing the Community Council £140-£180 a
month and that they are really struggling with the funding for this and asked
what support the Area Committee could provide in this regard?. The Chair advised that he would discuss and take
this the matter forward at a Business Day with Officers. The Committee Manager advised that he would send Mr
Wood a link to the Grants and Funding portal on the Council’s website which
includes information on available external funding. Question 2 Mr Wood highlighted that the Ardentinny community
are desperate for a late bus service, similar to what was available before
covid. He advised that residents would like to be able to travel into town and
support local businesses in the evening but due to the lack of a suitable bus
service this was not possible. The Chair advised that Kilmun Community Council had
raised this matter at the Cowal Transport Forum previously. Councillor Hampsey advised that should he be
re-appointed as the Chair of the Cowal Transport that he would continue to pick
up on the request for a late bus service within this locality. David Eaglesham Mr Eaglesham highlighted that the plans for the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp
Rally are concerning many residents who live along the B866 who will be
inconvenienced by the event as they will be unable to leave their homes on the
Friday evening as well the Saturday. Mr Eaglesham advised that local residents
have not been consulted or asked about the inconvenience that the Rally would
cause. Mr Eaglesham asked the Committee, who in the
Council is authorised to approve Traffic Regulation Orders and what
consultations have been undertaken with Community Councils or Local residents. Mr Eaglesham highlighted that there are many
holiday home owners along the B866 who have had to part refund bookings for
their holiday lets due to their visitors unable to leave the property with some
having to delay the arrival time as cleaners also cannot get to the property as
well as Royal Mail being unable to deliver post. The Chair advised that the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp Rally organisers
had circulated communications as they had done in previous years to local
residents advising what was planned. Councillor Moreland advised that the Rally
organisers hold meetings every second Monday with Community Councils and that
either he or one of the other members in the ward try to attend these meetings.
Councillor Moreland further advised that most Community Councils are supportive
of the Rally and that there has not been many objections and that Traffic
Regulation Orders are operational matters and do not include Elected Members
input. The Chair advised that, going forward, discussions
would be had with the organisers of 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp Rally at a Business Day in the
autumn time with interested parties welcome to attend. |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORTS |
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Dunoon Grammar School PDF 403 KB Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Education Minutes: The Committee heard from Mr
Mitchell, Head Teacher of Dunoon Grammar School, who picked out some highlights
from the school report which had been provided to Members. The report included
information in relation to S3 attainment of Curriculum for Excellence levels in
literacy and numeracy and Gaelic; the pass rates of National qualifications and
the Insight data. Information in relation to wider achievement qualifications;
equity and attainment and Pupil Equity Funding was also provided. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee
considered and noted the contents of the report and information provided. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Education, dated 4 June 2024, submitted) |
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Rothesay Joint Campus PDF 478 KB Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Education Minutes: The Committee heard from Ms
Nicol, Head Teacher of Rothesay Joint Campus, who picked out some highlights from
the school report which had been provided to Members. The report included
information in relation to S3 attainment of Curriculum for Excellence levels in
literacy and numeracy; the pass rates of National qualifications and the
Insight data. Information in relation to wider achievement qualifications;
equity and attainment and Pupil Equity Funding was also provided. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee
noted and considered the contents of the report and information provided. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Education, dated 4 June 2024, submitted) |
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AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ4 2023/24 PDF 617 KB Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the Area
Performance Report for financial quarter 4 of 2023/24 (January to March 2024)
which illustrated the agreed performance measures for this period. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee noted and
considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Customer Support Services, dated 15 May 2024, submitted) |
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Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Additional documents:
Minutes: Consideration was given to the
Health and Social Care Partnership Performance Reports for financial quarter 3
and 4 of 2023/24. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee
considered and noted the Performance Reports for financial quarter 3 and 4 of
2023/24. (Reference: Report by Head
of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Health and
Social Care Partnership, submitted) |
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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE PDF 90 KB Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided links to the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure Services. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated May 2024, submitted) |
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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND 2024/25 PDF 254 KB Report by Chief Executive Minutes: Consideration was given to a
report which detailed recommendations for the award of the Council’s Supporting
Communities Fund (SCF) for the 2024/25 round of funding that had been made
available for distribution by Council to organisations in the Bute and Cowal
area. Decision The Bute and Cowal
Area Committee agreed that the 17 applications,
marked as ‘Award’ and ‘Partial Award’ within Appendix 1 of the report, are
awarded funding from the Supporting Communities Fund Budget totalling £30,176.69, as follows:
(Reference: Report by Chief
Executive, dated 4 June 2024, submitted) |
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APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS PDF 146 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: A
report asking the Committee to consider making appointments to a number of
local bodies/organisations within the Bute and Cowal area was considered. Decision The
Committee agreed to make the following appointments:
(Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory
Support dated 13 May 2024, submitted) |
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CRUACH MOR AND CLACHAN FLATS WIND FARM TRUSTS PDF 101 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibilities for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents:
Minutes: A report providing an update on
the work undertaken by the wind farm trusts set up at both Cruach
Mhor (Glendaruel) and Clachan Flats (Cairndow) in
accordance with consented developments was before the Committee for
information. Decision The Bute and Cowal Area Committee
noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support, dated May 2024,
submitted) |
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DRAFT BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PDF 114 KB Minutes: The Bute and Cowal Area Committee workplan was
before members for information. Decision The Bute and Cowal Committee noted the contents of
the workplan. (Reference: Bute and Cowal Area Committee workplan,
dated 4 June 2024) |