Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the work of the Settlement Project Support Officer since 31 October 2022.  The report detailed key findings from community engagement visits across the Repopulation Zones, initiatives introduced by the Settlement Project Support Officer to encourage active relocation, and the proposed actions for the Argyll and Bute Settlement Project going forward.

Decision

The Environment, development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    noted the content of the submitted report and the updates provided;

2.    endorsed the work undertaken to date by the Settlement Project as outlined in Table 2 within the submitted report;

3.    agreed the proposed Settlement actions going forward as outlined in Table 3 within the submitted report; and

4.    noted that a further report regarding progress on actions would be reported to the next meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated August 2023, submitted)