Decision details

The Committee, at their meeting on 12 May 2016, agreed criteria and objectives for the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund.  Following the principles set down at that meeting, a number of potential projects were identified and an assessment process undertaken.  The Committee considered a report requesting agreement to undertake further assessment on shortlisted projects with a view to developing outline business cases.

Decision

The Committee –

1.    Noted the projects shortlisted by the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee detailed at paragraph 4.2 of the submitted report.

2.    Approved development funding of up to £250,000 to undertake the feasibility and initial design works, as set out in paragraph 4.2 to 4.4 of the submitted report to enable outline business cases to be developed for the shortlisted projects agreed by the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee on 7 December 2016.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 7 December 2016; recommendation from Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee held on 7 December 2016 and report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 10 November 2016, submitted)