Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report proposing the rationalisation of the library location on Tiree in a manner which created the potential to create residential worker accommodation immediately adjacent to the school in an operationally efficient location for the Education Service.

Decision

The Council –

1.    approved an allocation of £40,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund to upgrade space at Tiree School for a new permanent library;

2.    approved an allocation of £15,000 from the Strategic Housing Fund for design works to progress with a proposal to convert the existing library building back into residential use for worker accommodation;

3.    approved for valuation work and due diligence to be carried out to develop a proposal to dispose of the existing schoolhouse at Balemartine for worker accommodation that is no longer fit for purpose; and

4.    noted that updates on these items will be brought back to future relevant Committees for Member information and approval.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 15 May 2026, submitted)