Decision details

Consideration was given to a report presenting the Development and Infrastructure Services departmental performance reports with associated scorecard performance in financial quarter 4 2015-16 and financial quarter 1 2016-17.

Decision

The Committee agreed:-

1.    to note the Development and Infrastructure Services departmental performance reports with associated scorecard performance for financial quarter 4 2015-16 and financial quarter 1 2016-17;

2.    to note that the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure and the Head of Economic Development will raise Members’ concerns regarding progress with the rollout of the next generation of Broadband across Argyll and Bute at their next scheduled meeting with key stakeholders;

3.    that feedback from this meeting and an update on progress with the rollout of the next generation of Broadband should be given at a future Seminar day for elected Members and that a representative from HIE, as lead organisation, should also be invited to attend;

4.    to note that the Head of Economic Development will circulate to all Members an explanatory note on the different types of Broadband and mobile connectivity that exist across Argyll and Bute; and

5.    to note that as well as the challenges faced by the dairy industry there were also a wide range of challenges facing the fishing industry and that these would be highlighted in the next quarterly performance report.

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