Killearnan Community Council

Minutes of the Meeting held in Killearnan Public Hall, Tore on November 30th from 

7.00pm to 8.30pm.

Present

K Mackenzie, A Cameron, A Mackay, F Hastie, A.C. Mackay

Cllr. L Johnstone (Ward 9); Residents. G Patience; C Mackay (Youth Rep).

Apologies: Cllrs Maclean & Paterson (Ward 8); A Brown (Bereavement)

Minutes Adopted: A Cameron; A Mackay

The CC welcomes its new member Ms Fiona Hastie who was not able to attend the first meeting of the new CC, owing to her Coastguard duty to respond to an emergency call out.

AGENDA

CC Finance.

Members discussed a circulated paper setting out the CC’s current financial status. Finances 2023

In Total 12-Jul-23 Highland Council Grant £439.46 In account£774.49 

17-Nov-23 Poppy Factory £38.40 £736.09

10-Nov-23 Minister Farewell Gift £4.00 £732.09

21-Nov-23 Newsletters School £15.00 £717.09

Further costs to pay - up to June 2024

Newsletter Distribution £20 (December)

Zurich Insurance £109+ (April)

Rent for Hall – 6 meetings 1-2 hrs at £10 per hour = £60 -£80. New expense as Highland Council no longer allows Tore Primary School for our meetings.

It Expenses -£120 (Broadband/Texts/Emails/Mobile Calls/Lap-top Documents/Webinars)

This year’s annual grant: £439.46 minus £329.09 overall costs leaves a sum of £110 (No printer/mailing/travelling costs included in the £329.09). The £110 left from this session’s annual grant will have to cover printer and other expenses for meetings plus secretary’s honorarium. (Usual honorarium £300)

The total sum in the account in November - £717.09 includes the 2023 £439.46 annual grant and a further sum of £277.63 which is made up from £150 transferred from FRCC to Killearnan CC for  BICC meetings and minutes. We held 2 meetings this session plus an extra meeting at the request of BI Plan Authors – secretary made no claim for arranging the meetings, writing and circulating them inutes – the irst venue was given free by Kilcoy Kindergarten. The remaining sum of £127 is largely from a one-off Wind-farm grant during the construction of the installation at Maryborough.

According to HC information, the annual grant includes the cost of the Zurich Insurance which means that Killearnan’s actual grant for other running costs is in fact £330.46 The population of Killearnan in 2023 is given as 697. which means that the CC is allocated less than 50p per head for each resident.

The elected volunteer members of a Community Council have a statutory duty, according to the duties and responsibilities set out in the relevant Acts of Parliament to represent their residents’ interests by liaising with the appropriate authorities. It is the basic structure of our democracy. These include;

the local authority and its departments such as Planning; Licensing; Roads, Education and Ward Managers (Wards 8 & 9 in Killearnan’s case); Councillors – 7 elected members; 2 local area  committees.

Other bodies include: The Scottish Government(i.e. Forbes A9 Review) ; Transport Scotland; Scottish Water; Sepa; the Black Isle Place Plan Team; SSE; Green Free Port; Police … Liaison involves being well informed on current issues, statutes, infrastructures; paying for and updating broadband access; keeping in touch with local organisations, businesses and neighbouring communities; IT Skills (including maintaining a CC website); correspondence mainly by email,  sometimes by telephone; participation in meetings both virtual and actual.

Killearnan CC has striven over the past 3-4 years on a reduced grant (cut by 50% in 2018/19) to carry out its statutory duties. No member of our CC has claimed travel expenses. We no longer have the resources to cover all the running costs.

Statement from Highland Council in 2018-19

“Ward Discretionary Budgets have been halved still allowing money for local initiatives and comunity council grants have been cut by around 50%. A number of CCs have access to other sources of income and some also have considerable reserves. Funding has been reduced for Christmas lights.”

The rationale given here (other sources of funding etc) does not apply to this Community Council or many others. One of the reasons that 2 of the 7 Black Isle CCs are now in abeyance?

It is a long time since this CC could support community celebrations by, for instance, lighting up a christmas tree in the grounds of the Kilcoy Arms or distributing packets of tea bags to OAPs or  contributing to Tore Primary School’s events.

During the discussion, Cllr Johnstone referred to the Highland Council’s increasing deficit and need to reduce the annual budget still further. She asked whether the CC had responded to the Chief Executive’s survey seeking the views of residents re: their budget priorities. The secretary had circulated the email. A response had been made emphasising the importance of maintaining all educational services at an appropriately high level .

Cllr Johnstone suggested that the CC reduce its number of CC meetings to cut down costs. However, since the CCs constitution, as set out by the Highland Council, states a minimum number of meetings to be held to qualify for an annual grant, this was not a feasible solution.

Cllr Johnstone further suggested that members apply to both Ward 8 & Ward 9 Discretionary  Budgets for funding to allow the CC to meet its running cost. It was agreed that a sum of £500 be applied for from each budget to help make up the shortfall. The maximum sum allowed being no more than £1000 from each DB owing to the current financial crisis.

Suggestions offered by members, regarding reducing Highland Council’s deficit, included applying greater diligence in selecting and employing consultants and executives to avoid wastage of resources and more careful scrutiny by councillors of departments’ productivity and the efficacy of  their policies before voting them through. Examples were given.

Road Safety

A9. Transport Scotland has informed the CC by email that they intend to reduce the speed limit on roads approaching the roundabout and the roundabout itself to 40mph.

The CCs requests to the HC Roads Department to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph on the  hazardous, narrow stretch of the A832 between the Tore A9 Roundabout and the HGV Filling Station have, as yet, received no reply.

SSE has responded to the CCs warning that electric poles on the verges of the narrow stretch of road ( A832 ) between the roundabout and filling station have already caused minor damage to  vehicles and there could be more serious accidents. SSE has identified the locations and agreed to  investigate solutions.

The secretary forwarded complaints from residents of Milton of Redcastle concerning the deteriorating road surface on the single track road from North Kessock which joins the A832 near  Fettes. The road is increasingly being used as a ‘rat run’ when traffic is held up on the A9 due to  bridge closures. We await a response.

Recycling Bins at Tore Hall – poor condition of the pavement beside the bins – deep mud-filled potholes. The Waste Manager has made contact hy email and telephone to say that he is well aware of the situation and is discussing with his superiors the best way of improving the site. The CC  expresses its thanks to Cllr Maclean (Ward 8) and Julie Wileman, temporary Ward 9 Manager, for facilitating this contact.

Drovers Road Update

A resident has emailed a response to requests published in our recent Newsletter for evidence of continued use of the path by walkers. Her email, along with further maps and written accounts, have been forwarded to Mr Phil Waites (HC) who has not yet replied.

AOCB

a) Adoption of Telephone Kiosk at Milton of Redcastle.

In response to the BT contact (Edinburgh) the CC secretary has posted a 90 day notice inside the  kiosk and sent photographic evidence of the notice and the location to the contact. If there are no  objections the folk of Milton can call the kiosk their own.

b) It seems that TEClan (late Kilcoy Arms) has applied for a licence and planning permission for a tattooing, piercing and foot massage salon. The CC has not been officially informed as yet by either HC Department.

Tore Hall Consultancy Request
As part of our tender we said that we would conduct an online survey to better understand any potential demand from within the community for desk space within an extended hall building. The survey is now accessible via this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BM6D5GF

It is quite short and can be completed quite quickly. The information it provides will help inform the feasibility study and help you as a group to decide whether or not it is an option you may wish to pursue in a final business plan.   Can you share the link through relevant channels to ensure wide access to it please? I will report on any initial findings in the draft options appraisal and feasibility report, but we can leave the survey open in order to catch later responses following a community consultation event on the different options available for development of the hall.

Regards,

Duncan

Newsletter October 2023

Tore roundabout & A832

Transport Scotland have indicated that they plan to implement a 40mph speed limit at the roundabout and on roads approaching the roundabout.

Transport Scotland and Highland Council have been informed of the increasing safety hazards to traffic leaving and accessing the roundabout from the A832 east at Tore where the road narrows to a bottleneck.

A 20mph limit through the village has been requested.

Killearnan Public Hall (Tore). Updates

The Entertainment Licence has been re-issued and groups have already begun to use the hall. The Trustees have been awarded a grant of £24,000 from the Community Regeneration Fund for consultancy work in planning a new free-standing timber net-zero extension in the garden of the Hall. Duncan Macpherson’s Team have been been given the contract and discussions begin by Zoom on Thursday 2nd November.

Remembrance Sunday

The Remembrance Service is at 9.30 am on Sunday 12th November at the Fettes Memorial.

Mr George Bethune has agreed to lay the wreath on behalf of the community. The service at the War Memorial and later at Killearnan Church will be the Rev Susan Cord's last services in the parish.

Drovers road – from beside Tore School over to Ferintosh. Heritage Route Members are keen to re-open the old right of way to residents and other walkers. Councillors and Mr P Waite (HC) have been approached. Mr Waite has written to say more individual witness evidence of use is needed to support the route as marked on several old maps. Can you help? If so, send an email to the address above,

Community Council Inaugural Meeting. Following this year’s CC elections your Killearnan CC is up and running again, joined by a new member Ms Fiona Hastie of the Coastguard. Officer Bearers are as follows: Chair- Kenne Mackenzie; Vice-chair. Vacant; Secretary – Anne Mackay;Treasurer – Andrew Mackay. All meetings are open to the public. Next meeting – November 30th.

Green Free Port. Notes recorded at GFP Teams meeting. Overall impression that the project still remained more of a statement of aspirations than a detailed plan.Councillors’ impressions similar.

Points made: Project closely linked with off-shore windfarm proposals. Production of green hydrogen.Most transport by sea. Installations on brown field sites -Ardesier; Nigg; Invergordon & port area of Inverness.Housing – need for improved infrastructure if more construction. Cllr Johnston commented that HC Councilhouse Debt Relief had been and was still retained by the Westminster Government which hampered the ability of HC to build more affordable housing.

KillearnanCC

Newsletter

June 2023

Points of Interest:

Tore Roundabout & Crossing

Killearnan Public Hall

Contact Secretary on 01463811336 or email: killearnanccouncil2@gmail.com

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Tore Roundabout & Crossing: Letter from Transport Scotland 14 June 2023

“Thank you for your email of 6 June on behalf of Killearnan Community Council to my colleague Richard Perry regarding the A9 Tore Roundabout.

The speed limit review for the A9 and A835 at Tore roundabout has been completed and recommended a reduction in speed limit to 40mph on the approaches to the roundabout, as well as the roundabout itself. This is proposed to include the existing uncontrolled crossing point on the A9 dual carriageway to the south of Tore Roundabout, it is understood that Highland Council will promote a similar speed limit on the A832 approaches where they are the Road Authority.

The statutory process to progress the draft speed limit order is expected to commence shortly, as this requires public consultation and is subject to the possibility of objections, this can delay or terminate the process. Whilst every effort will be made to resolve any objections, there is no guarantee at this point the speed limit proposal can be introduced in a defined timeframe.

As part of recent resurfacing works on the A9 carriageway, yellow bar markings to encourage drivers to adapt their speed on the dual carriageway approach to the Tore Roundabout were installed, in addition, extra lane destination markers were installed to assist drivers with selecting the correct lane. A feasibility study was carried out by our Operating Company BEAR Scotland in July 2022 which reviewed road safety and Non-Motorised User (NMU) provisions at the A9 Tore Roundabout. Additional improvement options, such as the introduction of traffic signals and controlled pedestrian crossings at, or near, Tore Roundabout, along with relocation of bus stops are programmed for further investigation in the current financial year. Due to the volume of traffic, locations of existing bus stops and the nature of likely routes of pedestrian demand, this assessment is complex and requires the development and testing of a traffic model. The purpose of this model is to identify the most feasible solution that best balances the needs of those walking, wheeling and cycling alongside the strategic function of the A9 and A835 trunk roads. Consultation with local stakeholders and road safety partners will be carried out at the appropriate stage as part of the assessment of potential options. In the shorter term, we have requested BEAR Scotland to review the visibility sightlines and ensure these are free from vegetation.”

Killearnan Public Hall (Tore). Updates

Repairs and upgrading of the electrics and plumbing have been completed. A new Fire Alarm system has been installed. The works were made possible by grants from Highland Council, Island and Rural Communities & the Lottery Small Awards. Trustees are applying for a renewal of the Entertainment Licence. We have asked the Wards Discretionary Budget for finance for help with improvments such as re-painting. If you can help in smartening up the hall email: torehall22@gmail.com.

The next step: to further modernise our Community Centre, the trustees are applying to a range of funding sources in order to build a free-standing, net-zero timber extension in the Hall’s garden. The building is planned to have 2 meeting rooms, WIFI, disabled access toilets, baby changing facilities, kitchen and treatment area. The hall is the hub of the official Killearnan Emergency Plan.

Milton of Redcastle Red Telephone Kiosk Adoption.

The CC is supporting the residents in applying to adopt the treasured kiosk for £1. H.C. has also been asked to support the adoption.

For further news and details. please visit the Killearnan Community Council Website.

Draft Minutes of the Killearnan Community Council Ordinary Meeting

Held in Tore Hall on May 30th 2023

Present: K. Mackenzie; A. P. Mackay; A Cameron; A Brown; A.C.Mackay;

Cllr M MacCallum (Ward 9). Apologies: Cllr A Maclean (Ward 8)

AGENDA

1 .Road Matters

a) A9 Tore. Pedestrian Crossing safety issues; neglected state of bus shelters. BEAR, Transport Scotland, MSP & MP to conntacted.

b) A 9161? Road from Tore to Glaikmore: Extended closure for Water Main Upgrade (i) Residents experiencing difficulty of access; (ii) Poor road surface at Teclan junction. Cllr MacMacallum to make enquiries.

2. Drovers Road. Cllr Maclean plans to meet with P Waite. Some evidence of usage has been gathered. Members still keen to restore path.

3. Hall Upgrade

A Existing building. Extensive repairs and some upgrading carried out to electricals, fire alarm system and plumbing. The treasurer is applying for renewal of the Entertainment and Performance Licences. Applications are to be made to both Ward 8 and Ward 9 Discretionary Fund for £5000 from each to complete upgrading of lighting and heating appliances; to repair flooring in hall, kitchen, toilets; to repaint damaged and shabby areas of the building; to replace or insulate external doors.

B. New build. In the grounds of Hall. Provisional floor plan of a fully insulated timber building 30.4ft x 26ft with 2 meeting rooms; a kitchen and treatment area; disabled toilet, toilets, wash-basins and baby changing. The porch area can also be accesses via a ramp. Tree felling and ground preparation will be required. Existing septic tank should be adequate. Application to Community Regeneration Fund: £80,000. Mr Mackenzie read a letter to members from Ms Tanner regarding last years application where she includes a copy of an email which stated that members were willing to award 100% of costs The email failed to reach the Charity Trustees and the CC members.

Energy sources and electrical appliances in the new building will be in keeping with ‘Net-Zero’ policies. Local Energy Scotland Fund (Cares) application for £50,000 for this purpose.

4 Position of Community Councils.

Several points were aired during the discussion. Among these were the following:-

With a reduced grant of less than £450 per annum, the work of this committee is having to be subsidised by the voluntary members, as is often the case for any CC where no additional finance such as Wind Farm Funding is available. The imbalance is resulting in a growing inequality in the service a CC can offer its community Many voluntary bodies now complain of a dearth of volunteers. However, unlike most non CC committees, a Community Council Council is part of the democratic process and consists of publicly elected members plus optional co-opted members. Each Local Authority is responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the CCs in its area. The increase in demands on time and resources is becoming a problem. This CC is no longer able, for instance, to support cultural activities such as fetes, galas, a christmas tree & lights, grants to local groups - as it did in the past. We have even lost our accustomed meeting place as Tore Primary School has been removed from the list of venues for hire.

5. The road directly in front of the Recycling Bins in Tore Hall Car Park needs repairing.

In wet weather mud fills the area, making it difficult to access the bins. The bins are HC’s responsibility. Unsightly refuse is scattered behind the bins.

Draft Minutes of the Killearnan Community Council Ordinary Meeting

Held in Tore Hall on May 30th 2023

Present: K. Mackenzie; A. P. Mackay; A Cameron; A Brown; A.C.Mackay;

Cllr M MacCallum (Ward 9). Apologies: Cllr A Maclean (Ward 8)

AGENDA

1 .Road Matters

a) A9 Tore. Pedestrian Crossing safety issues; neglected state of bus shelters. BEAR, Transport Scotland, MSP & MP to conntacted.

b) A 9161? Road from Tore to Glaikmore: Extended closure for Water Main Upgrade (i) Residents experiencing difficulty of access; (ii) Poor road surface at Teclan junction. Cllr MacMacallum to make enquiries.

2. Drovers Road. Cllr Maclean plans to meet with P Waite. Some evidence of usage has been gathered. Members still keen to restore path.

3. Hall Upgrade

A Existing building. Extensive repairs and some upgrading carried out to electricals, fire alarm system and plumbing. The treasurer is applying for renewal of the Entertainment and Performance Licences. Applications are to be made to both Ward 8 and Ward 9 Discretionary Fund for £5000 from each to complete upgrading of lighting and heating appliances; to repair flooring in hall, kitchen, toilets; to repaint damaged and shabby areas of the building; to replace or insulate external doors.

B. New build. In the grounds of Hall. Provisional floor plan of a fully insulated timber building 30.4ft x 26ft with 2 meeting rooms; a kitchen and treatment area; disabled toilet, toilets, wash-basins and baby changing. The porch area can also be accesses via a ramp. Tree felling and ground preparation will be required. Existing septic tank should be adequate. Application to Community Regeneration Fund: £80,000. Mr Mackenzie read a letter to members from Ms Tanner regarding last years application where she includes a copy of an email which stated that members were willing to award 100% of costs The email failed to reach the Charity Trustees and the CC members.

Energy sources and electrical appliances in the new building will be in keeping with ‘Net-Zero’ policies. Local Energy Scotland Fund (Cares) application for £50,000 for this purpose.

4 Position of Community Councils.

Several points were aired during the discussion. Among these were the following:-

With a reduced grant of less than £450 per annum, the work of this committee is having to be subsidised by the voluntary members, as is often the case for any CC where no additional finance such as Wind Farm Funding is available. The imbalance is resulting in a growing inequality in the service a CC can offer its community Many voluntary bodies now complain of a dearth of volunteers. However, unlike most non CC committees, a Community Council Council is part of the democratic process and consists of publicly elected members plus optional co-opted members. Each Local Authority is responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the CCs in its area. The increase in demands on time and resources is becoming a problem. This CC is no longer able, for instance, to support cultural activities such as fetes, galas, a christmas tree & lights, grants to local groups - as it did in the past. We have even lost our accustomed meeting place as Tore Primary School has been removed from the list of venues for hire. 
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Killearnan Public Hall (Tore). Open Meeting: Wednesday 28th February 4.00 – .700pm
Duncan Macpherson’s Consultancy Team will hold an open meeting in Tore Hall on Wednesday 28th
February to reveal their architectural drawings, plans and findings regarding the extension of Tore 
Hall as a modern amenity for Killearnan residents and the wider community. Do please try to come 
along to have your say! 
The lighting and heaters in the existing hall have been upgraded by MKM Electrical Contractors to reduce the 
hall’s “carbon footprint”.
Tore Roundabout & A832 towards the Filling Station: Hazards
Transport Scotland, Highland Council, SSEN and MSP Kate Forbes have been informed of the increasing 
safety hazards to traffic leaving and accessing the A9 Tore roundabout from the A832 east where the road 
narrows to a bottleneck and electric and lamp posts are situated close to the road. The CC has registered an 
objection with the Planning Department on the grounds that, if granted, Bannerman’s application for planning 
permission to install EV charging points at the Filling Station and use the area beside the garage for parking 
will exacerbate the hazards. A positive response has been received from Ms Forbes stating an intention to 
pursue the matter with Transport Scotland and Highland Council.
The Black Isle Place Plan
The authors of the Plan are holding a meeting on Tuesday evening (February 27th) in Fortrose Academy 
Library to discuss the nature of the governance of the plan to ensure that it is carried forward and implemented 
effectively. Some of the present suggestions/proposals re governance have caused some controversy amongst 
members of the CCs and local councillors. Residents of the Black Isle are encouraged to attend.
Drovers Road
Additional evidence of its usage has been sent to Mr Waite (Highland Council)
Milton of Redcastle Telephone Kiosk. The residents of the village are now the owners of the kiosk, the CC 
having agreed the contract with BT on their behalf.
Staying in touch with Killearnan Residents. The CC has applied to Ward 9 Discretionary Budget for 
funding to keep producing the Newsletter. A list of residents’ email addresses would be useful in enabling the 
CC to keep residents up to date on issues and be able to respond more directly to individual concerns. If you 
are willing to be included in such a mailing list please send details to killearnanccouncil2@gmail.com
Next CC Meeting: February 29th , 7.00pm, Tore Hall
 KillearnanCC
 Newsletter
February 2024
Points of Interest:
Killearnan Public Hall
A832 Roundabout to Garage
Black Isle Place Plan
Contact Secretary on 01463811336 or email: 
killearnanccouncil2@gmail.com

5. The road directly in front of the Recycling Bins in Tore Hall Car Park needs repairing.

In wet weather mud fills the area, making it difficult to access the bins. The bins are HC’s responsibility. Unsightly refuse is scattered behind the bins.

Draft Minutes of the Killearnan CC TEAMS Meeting, May 1st “2023

Attending: K Mackenzie, A P Mackay, A.C Mackay, F Hastie, Cllr A Maclean, Cllr M McCallum

Apologies: A Cameron; A Brown; S Glenn.

The specific purpose of the meeting was to seek members’ approval of a draft letter seeking clear and agreed guidelines on the relationship between Highland Council and CCs. The letter concentrates on a way forward rather than the past and on working together with HC to reach a more mutually beneficial  partnership. The letter would be sent to the Highland Council on behalf of the BICCs following the other CCs comments and endorsement.

Members & co-opted members approving the letter: K Mackenzie; A P Mackay; A.C Mackay; F Hastie; A Cameron; A Brown; S Glenn (by email); S Hudson (by Telephone)

Clllr Maclean suggested that the Mid-Ross Planning Partnership be included. Mr R Mair had steered a Commission on Highland Democracy for HC set up in 2014

Members suggested that a firm deadline for finalising the guidelines be sought.

Letter to be affixed once agreed by CCs.

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE KILLEARNAN CC MEETING March 30 th, 2023

Held at Cnoc eile -beg, Tore – 7.00pm – 9.30pm

Present: Mr K Mackenzie, Mr A Mackay, Mr A Cameron, Mrs A C Mackay, Ms F Hastie , Cllr A Maclean; Ms C Mackay (Youth Representative). Residents: Mrs I Rose.

Apologies: Cllr G Mackenzie, Cllr Paterson

The use of a domestic venue was necessitated because of the unavailability of Killearnan Public Hall (Electrical Repairs) and Highland Council’s removal of Tore Primary School from the hiral list. Attendees agreed to the arrangement.

Minutes Adopted: Mr K Mackenzie and Mr A Mackay.

Matters Arising - covered by agenda.

Correspondence: emails- Fiona Rural re Drovers Road; Cllr Aitkin-Waste Disposal (See AOCB).

AGENDA

1 Date, Venue and suggested Agenda for next BICC meeting.

a) 7.00pm, April 19th;. Kilcoy Kindergarten to be asked to lend premises, again. Possible alternative – Killearnan Church Hall (Rev Cord agrees).

b) Agenda Items (i) Place Plan update; (ii) Free Port; (iii) A 9 Closures; (iv) Coastal Erosion; (v) Future of Highland Council and Community Councils.

Members agreed to invite Mr R Mair and representatives of Muir of Ord CC to the meeting.

2 Planning Matters

Place Plan and Free Port Webinar (March 24)

Webinar points: increase in job opportunities; need to ensure above basic pay levels; local benefits; increase in affordable housing; education – encouragement of STEM subjects from Primary level – UHS; Customs and Tax changes – discussions with UK Government towards Act of Parliament; improvements in roads and connectivity generally. Long term plan -25 years – early stages of project.

Public Meeting, Killearnan Church Hall, Wednesday 29th March. Managers of the Place Plan (Mr Wright and Ms Richmond) in attendance. Display boards presented the project’s main aims and approaches. Residents were encouraged to leave comments on post-it slips. Further public meetings and consultations to follow. To help advertise the meeting, CC had sent out a Newsletter, included the notice on the CC Webpage and by private email.

3 Tore Hall Update Electrical system upgrade. Electrician planned to begin work towards end of March. Main tasks – replacement of obsolete control panel and updating fire alarm system. Once electrician gives the all-clear, Trustees will make a re-application for Entertainment Licence. Cllr Maclean advises to read form carefully and to tick a wide range of uses. Application cannot be expedited. Burst pipe. Plumber hopes to carry out repair during Easter holidays.

The Way Forward for the 21st Century (A Modern Extension) - Survey of similar schemes to modernise public halls and amenities as suggested by Ms S. Glenn. The secretary has received photographs of the extension built at Inverness Bowling Club and an invitation to visit the club for advice from the official who organised and oversaw the club’s project which was supported by Lottery Funding.

Extra funding will be needed for Tore. Having unfortunately been missed out from the last tranche of Regeneration funding, members are keen to learn when the next round will open. Cllr Maclean said HC has not yet heard. Mr Cameron mentioned the apparent lack of parity in the distribution of Windfarm monies where some communities were helped with generous contributions and others in nearby vicinities received nothing.

Youth Representative Suggestion – Tore Pupils Involvement.

Members welcomed Ms C. Mackay as our new Youth Representative. Remembering all the exciting activities she enjoyed in the hall as part of Tore Primary School Curriculum, Ms Mackay suggests a pupil project where the children indicate in words and pictures what activities they would like to happen for them in the hall. This would help to highlight how important the venue is to the school and the well-being of the pupils, physically, mentally and culturally. Members approved the idea. Rev Cord offered to discuss the initiative with the head teacher as she was meeting him the following day in Munlochy.

Other points:- the prospect of a new modern school building to house Tore and Munlochy Primary Schools is not likely in the near future owing to severe financial constraints. Excellent new educational facilities have been provided in Alness and parts of Inverness but rural areas tend to be overlooked. Both Munlochy and Tore schools need to use their local public halls for essential aspects of the Curriculum for Excellence but, whereas Munlochy Hall is available, Tore Hall still remains closed.

4 A9 Road Issues - Problems associated with the A9 and adjoining roads.

Ms F Hastie – Discussions continue with relevant agencies on the panel set up to examine how best to address these complex issues. Public safety is a chief priority and access of emergency vehicles is assured.

Single Track road from Milton of Redcastle to A832 There has been an increase volume of traffic heading for the A832 via this route, in order to avoid hold-ups on the A9. The road surface is now seriously damaged by deep and numerous pot holes. HC has already been alerted but CC will follow up by a further request for urgent repairs.

5 Coronation: Having, at present, no suitable public venue for a Killearnan celebration, the CC offers to help Tore Primary School staff with any plans they may have to celebrate the event.

6 Monadh Muir Drovers Road.

Representatives have met with Mr Phil Waite to discuss the issue. Ordnance Survey maps indicate the route. Testimonies are needed from residents who have used the path. Mrs Rose attended the meeting to re-iterate her opposition to reopening the path and to complain that Mr Waite has not replied to her. Cllr Maclean offered to contact him and arrange a meeting. Cllrs Maclean and Mackenzie had attended the CC meeting in November when the re-opening of the path was discussed along with Mrs Mackenzie’s history of its use but were not at the January meeting when Mrs Rose made her objection. A wide ranging discussion took place which covered such points as: a) initial move to re-open the path originated in Ferintosh area; b) FSL were now in support; c) Mrs Rose gave privacy as her reason for opposing the path but would not answer on how far her house was from the route; whether the access to the path was being blocked in any way and whether she would try to prevent individuals from making use of it; d) citing the Peffery Way initiative, which Ward 8 councillors supported, Cllr Maclean pointed out that rights of way and pathways were of great benefit to the well-being of the community.

CC had received a request by email from “Fiona Rural” asking for copies of the route history and relevant maps. These had been supplied.

7 AOCB: a) A meeting with stakeholders and Dingwall Medical Practice has taken place. b) Ross Memoria Hospital. Mr Kenny Rodgers, NHS Area Manage has stated that no new building will take place and asks for communities to write in support of maintaining the vital medical centre. (Cllr Maclean). c) Waste Disposal Arrangements: In order to improve domestic recycling habits, the following changes are proposed. Green bin (general waste) to be halved in size and original bin to be cleansed and used in conjuction with blue bin for recyclable materials. A new food disposal container will be supplied. There is still some lackof clarity in the proposal.

KILLEARNAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Draft Minutes of the Meeting held by Teams on Sept 1st 2021

Present: Mr K Mackenzie, Mr A Mackay, Mr A Brown, Mr A Cameron, Mrs A. Mackay, Mr S Hudson.

Apologies: Cllrs: Maclean Mackenzie, Adam.

Correspondence. Email from D. Agnew explaining the position of Killearnan CC following the division  of the Dingwall, Seaforth & Black Isle Area Committee into Black Isle Area Committee and Dingwall & Seaforth Committee.

Agenda              

Minutes of the last meeting adopted. Proposed: A Brown. Seconded: A Mackay

1          Joint Meeting of the Black Isle Community Councils

A virtual meeting took place on Aug 24. Minutes pending

There was general concern among the CCs about their relationship with Highland Council, especially regarding representation at area committees and communication. It was felt that unelected bodies could not be given precedence over the statutory rights of elected Community Councillors with regard to the representation of their residents’  views and concerns.

CC representatives were asked whether they had received the annual grant.

2          Division  of the Dingwall, Seaforth & Black Isle Area Committee into Black Isle Area Committee and Dingwall & Seaforth Committee.       

Members remain confused about the exact constitutional position of this CC with regard to representation on the 2 separate committees.

The non-availability of any councillor to represent either committee at the present meeting reinforces our concern as does the lack of response from the newly appointed Community Support Co-ordinator.

3          Licence matters

The CC has been contacted by a member of the public informing that an objection had been made to an application for a licence to hold a public event at Linniewood cottage. The Licensing team in emails in response to the CCs objection had stated that there had been no objection. Members were also informed that a complaint  had been made about a breach of privacy by the Licensing team.

Residents are making complaints about a recent public event held at “Wild Woodz” where music playing after 11.00 pm was heard over a wide area, possibly in breach of the terms of their licence.

 4         The Rev. Cord has contacted the CC to suggest that the centenary of the adoption of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance should be commemorated in some way. The Secretary contacted Tore Primary School to ask whether they would like to be involved as they had been for the centenary of the end of WW1.

AOCB

a)  Members unanimously confirmed that non-attendance at the CCs meetings held over the last year, including the AGM,  automatically meant that membership of the CC has been forfeited

b)  An email regarding a pre-planning application from Springfield Inc. contained a map showing the outline of a ‘Bogroy’ development area which included land not in the ownership of the applicant.  An email had been sent in reply requiring clarification. The CC has informed WSP and Transport Scotland.

c) Mr Mackenzie has repaired and painted the CC notice-board beside Tore Hall.

d) Users of Tore Hall, who can no-longer meet at the venue, have been enquiring about the situation following the resignation of the previous committee. Members understand that the Hall is Community property.

e) Mrs Mackay was unable to join Cllr. Adam’s Tuesday Zoom meeting. P7 at North Kessock Primary School had been asked to self-isolate and be tested on account of Covid 19. She had to take care of her granddaughter. There is general concern about the outbreaks of the viral disease among school pupils.

Meeting ended at 8.00pm

 Notice of Meeting

The Community Council will meet by Teams on September 1st at 7.00pm

Any resident wishing to join the meeting, please contact the Secretary on email:killearnanccouncil2@gmail.com.

Latest from Highland Council Resilience Group

Community Resilience Group Weekly Briefing - 31

20 August 2021

Covid Update

Over the last 7 days there have been 412 new positive cases in Highland (to 19 August), an increase from last week when 360 were reported.  This means the latest 7-day rate per 100,000 has increased from 152.9 per 100,000 last week to 175 per 100,000 as of 19 August.  It remains important to be careful and stick to the Scottish Government guidelines.

In terms of neighbourhood data, the map below and accompanying table, highlights the positive cases per 100,000 in communities across the Highland area. The test positivity rate on was 6.5% on 17 August, up from 5.8% on 10 August.

Scotland has Moved Beyond Level Zero 

From 9 August 2021 the whole of Scotland moved to beyond Level 0.  You can find Scottish Government guidance for everyone on how to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 here.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/

People at highest risk (those formerly classed as ‘shielding) from Covid are advised to follow the same advice as the rest of the population. You can find advice for people at highest risk here https://www.mygov.scot/covid-highest-risk

Asymptomatic Testing

It continues to be important that people test themselves even if they don’t have symptoms. Taking a rapid LFD test twice a week can help stop new variants earlier, limiting the spread of the virus.

Test kits are available at pharmacies, or to order online from www.nhsinform.scot/testing, or by calling 119. 

Test kits are also available at Community testing sites.  The details for where these are next week is outlined below.

Symptomatic Testing

If you do believe you have symptoms, please self-isolate and book a PCR test.

Postal PCR kits are available through NHS Inform either online here or by calling 0800 028 2816.

In addition to the local support that is available, people can get support to self isolate by calling the Council’s helpline number: 0300 303 1362.  This can include access to food and supplies to self isolate and individuals may be entitled to a £500 self isolation support grant. 

Community Testing 23 – 27 August for those without symptoms

The community testing programme offers rapid COVID-19 tests for people without symptoms.  

Next week a mobile testing unit will be in Golspie

The mobile testing unit “Testalot” will be in the main car park at Fountain Road, Golspie, KW10 6TH:

Wednesday 25 August, 11am – 4pm

Thursday 26 August, 9am – 4pm

Friday 27 August, 9am – 3pm

Just to emphasise that there is no specific outbreak in this community, this is to support normalising testing across the area.  

No appointment is necessary, and it will be open both for asymptomatic testing and to collect LFD test kits.

Please note that these drop-in sessions for community testing are only for people without symptoms.  Anyone that becomes unwell should isolate immediately and seek a PCR test. PCR tests can be booked through NHS Inform online or by calling 0800 028 2816.  

I would appreciate it if you could encourage people across your networks to attend.

Vaccination Update

The latest update from NHS on the vaccine can be accessed at the following link: www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine.

Vaccination of 16-18 year olds
From 7 August, 16-18 year olds are now eligible for vaccination and will be directed to the drop in clinics - see NHS Highland website for details https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/COVID19/Pages/Vaccination.aspx.

Universal Credit: Claimants being informed of the end of the uplift
The UK Government introduced a £20 a week increase in Universal Credit payments in April 2020, to support struggling households through the coronavirus pandemic. The measure was intended to last for 12 months, due to end on March 31, 2021 but were extended for six months to the end of September. 

Communications with claimants have been undertaken over the Summer to make it clear that the uplift will no longer be included in their standard allowance after the end of September, however we understand that claimants are now being notified via their online accounts of the date of the last payment of their universal credit 'uplift'.

The entry in the claimant's online journal will trigger an alert via email or text, depending on their preferred method of communication. DWP are not writing letters to claimants.

The notification then invites the claimant to 'get help with managing your money' via the DWP's Help with debt and managing money resource.

Post Office card account (POca) service is coming to an end
The Post Office card account (POca) has been a mechanism for DWP to pay state pensions and benefits to people, but its contract with the Post Office ends in November 2021. Customers who receive their benefits and/or pensions into a POca are encouraged to take action as the end of the POca contract approaches.

Customers can phone the DWP Customer Service centre on 0800 085 7133 (8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday) to provide new account details for their benefit or State Pension payments.

All POca customers who are unable to provide a bank, building society or credit union account will be moved to the DWP voucher-based scheme called the Payment Exception service which provides access to payments via the PayPoint network. Payment Exception service payments can also be accessed via the Post Office network from the end of August 2021.

Customers will start to be moved to the Payment Exception service from the end of August 2021 if they haven’t yet contacted DWP with new account details.
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/post-office-card-account/important-changes

Consultation on a national health and social care service

A national consultation was launched on 17 August setting out the Scottish Government’s proposals on the way social care is delivered in Scotland.

Social care includes support for people with physical disability, learning disabilities or mental health conditions, older people and those with dementia, people with or recovering from alcohol or drug addictions, those who are, have been or are at risk of being homeless, and children and families who may need additional support, or where children are unable to live with their own families. 

This consultation seeks views on creating a comprehensive community health and social care service that supports people of all ages.

Views are sought from as many people as possible – including people who access care and support, carers, members of the workforce and those who may access care and support in the future - which includes everyone. 

A series of online engagement events are being held in August, September and October 

Find details below for online events and registration and a link to the consultation at https://consult.gov.scot/health-and-social-care/a-national-care-service-for-scotland/

Help inform the future of the NHS Highland website

NHS Highland are seeking views from people to help understand what they need online in order to help scope, design and deliver an effective future NHS Highland website.

To help us to ensure that the brief for the website redesign reflects the needs of its users, an Edinburgh based design research consultancy, Graft, would like to engage with current and potential users to understand what a new NHS Highland website should consider. The engagement can take different forms:

You can complete a short online survey:  
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/nhshighlandwebsite

We can facilitate an online focus group 

If you are interested in taking part, please contact: melody@graft.global or iain@graft.global

Food Support for Groups

We know that a number of you continue to provide support to the most vulnerable in your communities and that most of you already have well defined routes for accessing food to provide this support or are supporting individuals to access their shopping or community fridges/food tables.

If you are struggling to access food to continue support to vulnerable people locally, please do contact us through the policy mailbox and we can look at ways that we can support your group going forward.

Contact: policy6@highland.gov.uk

Helpful Links

Welfare Support Team - www.highland.gov.uk/directory_record/102970/benefit_advice 

Self Isolation Support Grant - www.highland.gov.uk/info/20016/coronavirus/940/self-isolation_support_grant 

Energy Advice

energyadvisors@hi.homeenergyscotland.org

AbiltyNet - IT advice or support AbilityNet 

Helpline 0800 048 7642.    

Covid Resilience Grant Support - www.highland.gov.uk/directory_record/1422811/supporting_community_resilience/category/155/grants_for_community_groups 

HTSI Community Group Helpline

Telephone Number 01349 808022
 

fOR EARLIER POSTS REFER TO 'MINUTES' AND 'ARCHIVES'.

PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL as per AGM MAY 27 2012.

Mr K Mackenzie (Chair)
Mr A.P. Mackay (Treasurer)
Mrs A.C.Mackay (Secretary)
Mr A. Cameron
Mr A Brown

Mr S. Hudson

In these trouble times, Killearnan more than ever needs the support of its Community Council.  Any new volunteers out there?

A9 SURVEY. THE WSP HAS ASKED US TO REPEAT THE LINK TO THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION. HAVE YOUR SAY.

Dear Stakeholder,

A9 North Kessock to Tore – Public Consultation closing - 27 August 2021

The Public Consultation for the A9 North Kessock to Tore Study will close on 27 August 2021 at 23:59.

We have had a great response so far but we still want to hear as many views as possible. We are therefore asking for a final time, if you would like to share the consultation link within your own network then it may be useful to do so now, with a reminder that we are into the final ten days for people to make their views heard.

The consultation can be accessed at this link:

https://consult.gov.scot/transport-scotland/a9-north-kessock-to-tore-study/

An alternative format of the consultation can be obtained by calling 0141 418 7309 or emailing: A9-North-Kessock-to-Tore-Study@wsp.com.

Kind regards,   Michelle Van der Stighelen

Draft minutes of Meeting

Tore Primary School, Thursday 29th March 2018, 7.30pm

   Chair & Secretary                               Vice-chair                                       Treasurer

    Anne Mackay                                  Alasdair Cameron                   Andrew Mackay

    Cnoc Eile Beg                                  Wellhouse Farm                      Swallow House

    Tore                                                 Killearnan                                Tore

    By Muir of Ord                                By Muir of Ord                        By Muir of Ord

    Tel: 01463 811336                          Tel: 01463 870416                  Tel: 01463 811980

Meeting started at 7.52pm as no janitor on site to let members in. This has now happened several times over the last year.

Present                                                          Apologies

Miss C Fitzsimmons – Minutes Secretary       Mr S Hudson  

Mr A Cameron                                                                                                                       

Mr K Mackenzie                                             

Mrs A Mackay                                                

Mr A Mackay

Ms A Dalgetty

Minutes of January 2018 approved by Mr A MacKay and Mr A Cameron.

Matter Arising

Mrs A Mackay attended an event held by ARCH in Dingwall. This was reported to be very interesting and a well attended event.

As yet we have no residents from Craigrory area attending the meetings.

Craig Fraser has informed KCC he will be chasing up the progress of the Killen Road sign.

Correspondence

Copies of emails circulated to members. Items are attached to this minute.

Shona Fleming – Bank closures, see agenda

Scottish Water – Shaping the future survey to be filled in by individuals at www.yourwater.scot

Grass Cutting – This will remain in house at HC and listed in paragraph 5 is the importance level of cuts. This however could still change. For any queries or comments you can contact the service centre on 01349 886606.

Highland Senior Citizens Network – The AGM will be held 25/04/2018 at 9.30 to 3.30pm. Mr and Mrs Mackay to attend.

Agenda

BICC meeting, March 15th 2018 – Hosted by KCC at Teclan Offices. This was a successful meeting that was well attended and all members agreed with a sense of feeling proud in supporting the parent councils. Updates from discussion between the Mid Ross Joint PCs and Care and Learning ( Bill Alexander) to follow.

Grant cuts and Insurance – In the light of the severe cuts to CC grants, it was determines that the KCC must keep running to represent the residents of Killearnan. With reducing the secretarial payments this would leave KCC with funds for office items. All members agreed. Mrs A Mackay wishes to stand down from Chair this May but offered to remain as secretary. Members will vote at the AGM.  The Insurance for 2018-2019 has been paid to Zurich direct from HC . 

Senior Citizens Conference (Black Isle Cares) – Lochardil House Hotel on Wednesday 25th April, 9.30am to 3.30pm. The title is “Making Better Connections” with a hope to explore ways as to how we can improve communication between ourselves and older people….. Mrs Mackay and 1 other member hope to attend.

Bank Closures – Douglas Robertson of Indigo House Group commissioned by HC wishes to organise a telephone interview with community representatives in order to gain information on local attitudes to the possibility of having no bank within a reasonable distance and what impact this is likely to have.

Police report – None received. PC Fleming to be contacted again.

AOCB

Mr A Cameron raised concerns from the residents of Drynie Park to Greenhill road that big timber lorries travelling this route to the new building site are damaging the roads. Is there a weight limit? Mrs A Mackay to inform the roads department.

Mr K Mackenzie citied a local resident was concerned about the increase in numbers of loud vehicles that appear to be speeding along the Tore Primary school road at night.

Mrs A Mackay received the polling station update, although there has been no change noted on the report to this taking place in the hall members stated the last two had taken place in the school.

DATA Protection. KCC will issue a privacy notice  on website for residents.

Details of HC public conveniences savings agreed on 15/02/2018, handed out to members.

Treasurers Report

Attached to these minutes

Meeting Closed at 8.43pm                                         Next meeting Thursday 31st May, 7.30pm

Killearnan Community Council

Draft minutes of Meeting

Tore Primary School, Thursday 26th May 2016, 7.30pm

   Chair & Secretary    Vice-chair                                Treasurer

    Anne Mackay                                  Alasdair Cameron                   Andrew Mackay

    Cnoc Eile Beg                                 Wellhouse Farm                      Swallow House

    Tore                                                 Killearnan                                Tore

    By Muir of Ord                               By Muir of Ord                       By Muir of Ord

    Tel: 01463 811336                          Tel: 01463 870416                  Tel: 01463 811980

Present                                                            Apologies

Ms  A Dalgetty                                                          

Mr A Cameron                                                Mr S Hudson                         

Mr A  Mackay                                                 Mr I Fraser

Mr K Mackenzie

Mrs A Mackay

Cllr I MacCallum

Ms Sheena Taylor

Mrs M Steven

Minutes of 31^st March 2016 approved by  Mr A Cameron and Mr A Mackay

Matters Arising

• No application was put forward to the Postcode Local Trust as  funds were more aimed at projects on a larger scale.

Correspondence

Main Items attached to this minute, circulated at the meeting.

AGENDA

Broadband

There had been a good response to the Newsletter request for details of broadband speeds from residents. The emails had been passed on to the MP.

Cllr McCollum referred  to the widespread concern over poor broadband speeds and informed that HC had rolled out stage one of the programme and had begun stage two. There was no timescale for completion due to State Aid Funding delays. There is a public service order due in 6 months which should improve the position. HIE would be issuing information on progress with the next fortnight.

Ms Dalgetty informed that the BICC meeting had given details of useful websites.

www.blackislecommunitybraodband.co.uk and the company AB INTERNET (www.WIRELESS.abinternet.co.uk .  The cost involve an initial fee of approx £150 and running cost similar to other internet providers. Landline phone calls free.

These details to be included in the Newsletter.

A9 etc

Smart Signs.

Transport Scotland confirmed that BEAR are monitoring the signs and asked KCC to remind residents that pedestrians do not have right of way on the crossing.

The fixing of one of the streetlamps at the crossing is weakening the field fence. This to be reported to Transport Scotland.

Knochbain and Rosemarkie CC are advising drives to use A9 roundabout and avoid the village of Munlochy. This would lead drivers into equally hazardous road conditions with the bottleneck at Tore and the heavy flow of traffic from the North, Dingwall and the west. Recent housing developments have increased the amount of traffic coming the east. Cllr McCallum advised that only two small developments, one at Munlochy and one at Greenside were yet to be completed. KCC asked the Councillor to press for the long requested 20mph limit from before the entrance to the Bannerman’s Transport Filling Station,, Lorry Park and Café.

Cllr McCallum asked whether speeds were being monitored on that stretch of the road.

HC Roads

Potholes

A Jetpatcher has been hired for 32 days and HC  have purchased one, due in August. Concentration is now to be placed on side roads. There had been a 30 years cutbacks in funding for road maintenance. Residents are encouraged to report potholes via www.fixmystrret.com and www.highland.gov.uk/info/2005/roads_and_pavements/96/road_faults.

The Tore Sign at School road end has still not been moved. It is obstructing visibility and is therefore dangerous.

Police Crime Report

Rabbit Infestation. HC replied very constructively to our concerns and some work has

been carried out. It was suggested that a local ferreter be used to help reduce the rabbit population in the nearby wood at the appropriate time of year. KCC is to contact Colin Clerk about other forms pest control possible. A notice  will be included in the Newsletter requesting help from volunteers.

.

AOCB

The Tore disused playground is being used as a dumping ground. HC to be informed.

Ferintosh CC has introduced a Link Scheme to help residents access public transport.

BIC – Black Isle Cars.  It is operating in the Ferintosh area.

Telecare Volunteers.

This service was discussed at the last BICC meeting.

In order to provide the service for those in need,  3 volunteer responders are required as keyholders  for each vulnerable person. Item for the Newsletter.

Meeting Closed at 8.50 pm                             Next meeting Thursday 25^th August, 7.30pm

May 4th

Dear Anne

Just to keep you informed on our progress we have written to a number of the constituents regarding the broadband issue to request their full contact details including their addresses.

When I have received their replies we will then contact BT to see what can be done.

thank you again for bringing this to our attention and I will keep you informed of any progress.
 
Kind Regards
Steven       Steven Brown

Office Manager to Ian Blackford MP
29 High Street
Dingwall
IV15 9RU

August  2018  MINUTES

MATTERS ARISING

The KCC have received a reply from Transport Scotland regarding the reduction in speed limits at the Tore Roundabout independent survey.  Members were not happy with the results and Mr Mackenzie will request an updated survey to include peek travelling times. Cllr Paterson suggested a representative be invited to attend a future KCC meeting to discuss further.

The request from Kinlochbervie CC regarding toilet closures has been submitted by Mrs A Mackay.

Correspondence

Copies of emails circulated to members. Items are attached to this minute.

Susy MacAulay, Press and Journal - Members agreed this is not applicable to KCC at this time.

Highland Community Council Scheme Review - Drop-in session dates have now been confirmed as Dingwall Town Hall, 18th September 2018, 2pm – 4pm. Members attending to be confirmed.

Highland Council Quality Awards 2018 – Mrs A Mackay stated a request to put resident Morven MacCallum forward but it was noticed she was not a HC employee.  Suggest MFR Awards.

Minister of Killearnan – Susan Cord of Killearnan Parish Church is happy with the KCC taking on responsibility of the WW1 plans for Remembrance Sunday. Meeting with Rev Cord on 25th Sept. Full article regarding the Remembrance Day will appear in the next newsletter.

Agenda

Social Inclusion – Ms Wanda Mackay and Mr Fraser Thompson from Highlife/HC gave a talk regarding the activities their charity provides for young adults and the elderly on the Black Isle and how residents from Tore can be included. Due to the public transport restrictions in this particular area it solely relies on the parents to transport the children around. Wanda explained there are a range of options to try and accommodate all situations. KCC should contact Lyndsey McGarry in Dingwall for updated numbers academy age young adults.

Schools Plan Update – No update available at present.

Remembrance Service – See correspondence – KCC and the Royal British Legion intend to plan this centenary of WW1. At present research is being carried out to locate the graves of 24 men that are named on the Fettes Memorial. Mrs Mackay suggested that local children read out the names of the men. Cllr Paterson recommended speaking to Mr B Shanks, Chair of Seaforth Highlanders. Mrs Mackay has a meeting with S Cord on 25th September to finalise arrangements for the day.

HC Quality Awards – See correspondence, item c.

Playground provision – KCC have not responded yet. Mr MacKenzie to action.  

AOCB

Planning request from Safehands of Lossiemouth – Erection of a single storey training building, improved access and associated services, land 45m east of Jacaranda, Muir of Ord.

This is referred to as a Class 4 Industrial Development and with short time-lapse since the approval of the Ord Industrial site Mr And Mrs Kitson are distressed and concerned the area is fast becoming too industrial. Not only will their house be looking directly onto the proposed car park which at present is a field with thriving natural habitat there is also worry about the amount of traffic flow that will increase to and from this site. The amount of heavy goods vehicles already travelling just 0.8 miles away on an unsuitable single track road with very few passing places, congestion will just continue to grow for our residents.

The KCC have been asked to support an objection on behalf of residents, Mrs Mackay has already objected on a neutral capacity.

The grounds for complaint will be as follows-

Infrastructure

Water Pressure

Environmental Issues

Encroaching on a residential area.

May 24th 2018

Killearnan Community Council Privacy Statement

(to meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR))

Killearnan Community Council (KCC) holds some residents’ contact details, with their consent, within password-protected databases. The purpose for holding and using the contact details to communicate is both to inform and to seek views of residents. The purpose is a lawful public task for KCC to undertake in its legal obligation to ascertain and co-ordinate views of residents and to inform residents of its activities and other matters that KCC considers to be relevant to residents. Personal data may also be held, with consent, for other community activities that KCC considers appropriate. The personal data held is not shared with any third party without specific consent of the individual resident.

Residents have the right, at any time, to access their own personal data for checking and updating and to request immediate removal of their data. Personal data may include email addresses, phone numbers and addresses but no other information. Please contact Anne Mackay, Secretary, either on 01463811336 or on killearnanccouncil2@gmail.com

Access to the data is restricted to the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer of KCC. Personal data will be held only for as long as the consented purpose continues.

Within the meaning of GDPR, the Data Controller is Killearnan Community Council which can be contacted through the Secretary (see above).

The supervisory authority to whom complaints can be directed is:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/

March 15 2018

Black Isle CC Group  Meeting

at Kilcoy House,  (Teclan)  

Members of the BICC and Black Isle Parent Councils met to discuss the many concerns associated with the Highland Council's Management of Schools Plan (Cluster Schools). Since the meeting CCs and Parent Councils have been informed by the Care and Learning Department that plans will be put on hold and new discussions will take place with Parent Councils and other groups after the Easter break.

Message to Craig Rory Residents.

Killearnan CC needs to get in touch with residents of this area of the CCs coverage so that we can represent their concerns.

Is anyone from the Craig Rory area willing to join us at our next meeting in Tore School on May 31st at 7.30 pm?