Decision details

The Committee considered a report which set out the position regarding a community led initiative to provide a link road connecting the communities of Kerrera.  The report proposed that the Council progress the detailed design subject to agreement from the community group to take the lead on the funding application.

Decision

The Committee –

1.    Agreed that the Council carries out the detailed design of the road on behalf of the community on the understanding that the community group lead in progressing grant applications and seek to secure contributory funding via the sale of building plots on the island.

2.    Instructed the Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services to write to the community group seeking their agreement to the arrangement prior to the commencement of the detailed design.

3.    Noted that the Social Enterprise Team would provide advice and support to the community group on accessing external funding.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 24 November 2016, submitted)