Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report bringing forward project proposals for the 2026/27 financial year to be funded from a number of grants administered through the Transformation Projects and Regeneration Team (TPRT).

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.     noted the process for applying to the Islands Programme and the 8 June 2026 deadline for applications;

2.     approved the 4 projects detailed in Table 1 of the submitted report recommended to form the basis of funding bids to the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme and noted that project values may be subject to change as bids are progressed;

3.     approved the allocation of the Crown Estate funding for 2026/27 to the projects outlined in Table 2 of the submitted report and noted that a further report would be brought back to a future Policy and Resources Committee with proposals for any remaining allocations of Crown Estates funding following confirmation of 2026/27 budgets from the Scottish Government;

4.     following the decision of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee in March 2026, approved the transfer of £300,000 of Crown Estates funding previously allocated to the Gallanach Road rockfall to the Gribun works on Mull; and

5.     approved changes to the Empty Business Property Grant scheme set out in paragraph 4.17 and noted this scheme would be supplemented by the proposed investment via Crown Estates.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 23 April 2026, submitted)