Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report that updated Members on the delivery of festive lighting across Argyll and Bute in 2018, as well as the community handover arrangements now that the Council is ceasing to provide this non-statutory service.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    Noted the successful delivery of festive lighting schemes across Argyll and Bute in 2018.

2.    Endorsed the work of community groups to deliver festive lighting in their towns and villages.

3.    Agreed the scoring matrix guide for Area Committees as set out at paragraph 4.2.2 of the submitted report.

4.    Noted that the Council has now ceased to provide this service and that the project is on track to deliver full community handovers by the end of this financial year.

5.    Noted that other local authorities have approached the Council for advice and support in their own festive handover initiatives.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated March 2019, submitted)