Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

Councillor John Armour advised in relation to Item 5(n) – application from Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association, that he provided a regular donation to the Association.  In terms of the updated Standards Commission Guidance issued in December 2021, he did not consider that the connection was significant and advised that he would take part in the discussion and deliberation on that application.

Councillor Tommy Macpherson advised in relation to Item 5(l) – application from Kintyre Seasports, that he was a regular user of the facilities during his volunteering with the Campbeltown Sea Cadets.  In terms of the updated Standards Commission Guidance issued in December 2021, he did not consider that the connection was significant and advised that he would take part in the discussion and deliberation on that application.

The Minute of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund, held on 6 December 2023, was approved as a correct record.

The Campbeltown Common Good Fund resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the following items of business, on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. 

Members gave consideration to a report detailing the current position of the investment transaction activity for the period.

It was noted that any funding awards which were made in excess of the funds available for the 2023-24 financial year would be allocated from the available contingency funds. It was agreed that any additional funding allocated from the contingency funds during the 2023-24 financial year would be reimbursed from the available budget for the 2024-25 financial year.

Decision

Members agreed to note the statement and balance of income available. 

(Reference:  Financial Statement, Simmers & Co Chartered Accountants, dated 28 February 2024, submitted)

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Kintyre Link Club.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £1,900.00 to assist with the costs of a programme of sea sports activities. 

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Campbeltown Lawn Tennis Club.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £500.00 to assist with the costs of a programme of indoor ‘Touch Tennis’ during April/May 2024.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Meadows Under 5s.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £3,000.00 to assist with the costs of equipment for an age-appropriate outdoor area.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Dalintober Family Partnership.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £2,000.00 to assist with the costs of a walking taxi; a ‘Soft Starts’ programme; and a Dalintober Breakfast Club.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Campbeltown Community Business Ltd.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group up to £3,000.00 to assist with the costs of roof repairs and deep cleaning, subject to:

1.    the provision of an updated quote for the planned deep cleaning of seats and floors; and

2.    the outcome of other funding applications being confirmed.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from South Kintyre Development Trust.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £2,553.00 to assist with the costs of equipment to improve the local Gateway Garden.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from 1^st Campbeltown Brownies.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £1,500.00 to assist with the costs of a residential trip to Lochgoilhead Scout Adventure Centre.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Kintyre Songwriter’s Festival.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £500.00 to assist with the costs of hiring Campbeltown Town Hall.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Kintyre Pipe Band Association.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £2,000.00 to assist with the costs of purchasing new pipe band capes.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Keeping it Local CIC.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £2,750.00 to assist with set-up costs for a new premises.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Peninver Village Hall.

Decision

The Trustees refused the application.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Kintyre Seasports.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group £3,000.00 to assist with the purchase of new boats.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from the Friends of Castlehill.

Decision

The Trustees agreed to defer the application until the next meeting of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund, to allow time for further discussions to take place around alternative avenues which may be available to the Group.

The Trustees gave consideration to an application from Campbeltown and District Juvenile Football Association (CDJFA).

Decision

The Trustees agreed to award the group up to £1,500.00 to assist with the costs of a trip to Glasgow, subject to the remaining funding for the trip being secured.

Consideration was given to the End of Project Monitoring information provided in respect of all previous awards from the Fund. 

Decision

Members agreed to note the position of End of Project Monitoring Reports as outlined in the report, and the additional information provided.

(Reference:  End of Project Monitoring Report, dated 28 February 2024, submitted)

It was agreed that a representative from Simmers & Co. Chartered Accountants would be invited to the next meeting of the Fund.

Discussion took place in relation to advertisement of the Fund, and it was agreed that the Chair, Governance Manager, and Senior Committee Assistant would liaise with the Council’s Communications Team in relation to advertising the Fund, with a particular emphasis on highlighting the positive impact of awards from the Fund.

It was noted that future discussion around the criteria for the Fund may be required. 

The Trustees noted that the next meeting of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund would take place on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.

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Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (other than the authority).