Issue - meetings

Update by Lochgilphead Phoenix Project (SCIO)

The group gave consideration to a briefing note and presentation by Lochgilphead Phoenix Project outlining the progress of the Clock Lodge Development to date together with the aspirations of the Project. 

Mr Sinclair advised of the purpose of the Registered Charity and Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which was set up, primarily to assist with the regeneration of Lochgilphead.  He spoke of the journey taken by the organisation including the outcome of a public survey in 2011 which determined the way forward.  He outlined the process for the transfer of the B listed building and the subsequent agreement with Harbro.  Having established that the building was wind and watertight, Mr Sinclair spoke of the secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Architectural Heritage Fund; the lease agreement in place between Harbro and the Lochgilphead Phoenix Project and the ongoing discussions with potential partners for the full refurbishment of the building as a community facility. 

Mr Sinclair asked the group to pass the word on the need for feedback from potential users of the building for functions and exhibitions to enable the funding case to be made for full refurbishment. 

Decision:

The group agreed to note the contents of the briefing note and the presentation. 

(Ref:  Briefing Note and Presentation by Lochgilphead Phoenix Project, dated 19 April 2017, submitted.)