Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report which highlighted the ongoing work of Inveraray Community Council, including the local communities vision for the future of Inveraray and its people. The plan considered opportunities in 4 areas, Business and Commerce; Infrastructure and Development; Health and Wellbeing and Community Cohesion and Pride. 

Alyssa Stewart and Linda Divers spoke of the action plan that Inveraray Community Council had recently completed. They advised of the grant awarded by the Council of £1500 and the process involved.

They spoke of community engagement work; an open day held at a local church; negative feedback received and the struggle with the lack of volunteers. They added they are trying to encourage people advising that the Community Council will help take forward any recommendations or plans with the help of others. They talked of the work that they are currently involved in with the Pier and added they are in discussion with young people to help create somewhere for them to play football, highlighting discussions with the local primary school who have an unused field that could be improved into a sports pitch for children.

Discussion was had around the great presentation given and good work the community council had been doing. Partners were encouraged to look at the Community Action Plan and if they see themselves as partners listed as potential partners to reach out to Inveraray Community Council to offer support.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Inveraray Community Council, submitted)