Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report outlining the funding gap that existed in the final two priority buildings of the Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).  The report requested the utilisation of an additional £137,271.46 grant funding from the Private Sector Housing Grant (PSHG) budget to cover the funding gap and facilitate these two key projects.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee approved the utilisation of Private Sector Housing Grant (PSHG) to award an additional £137,271.46 grant to the 2-4 Argyll Street and 6-10 Argyll Street Lochgilphead CARS projects, thus providing essential gap funding to facilitate the essential repair and conservation of these buildings.

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