Agenda Document Pack - Kinross-shire Committee - 21/11/2024
Perth and Kinross Council · 21 November 2024
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Securing the future… • Improving services • Enhancing quality of life • Making the best use of public resources Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 15/11/2024 A hybrid meeting of the Kinross-shire Committee will be held in ICT Meeting Room, Loch Leven Community Campus on Thursday, 21 November 2024 at 17:00. If you have any queries please contact Committee Services on (01738) 475000 or email Committee@pkc.gov.uk. THOMAS GLEN Chief Executive Those attending the meeting are requested to ensure that all notifications are silent on their device and other devices are in silent mode. Please note that the meeting will be broadcast online and recorded. The recording will be publicly available on the Council’s website following the meeting. Members: Councillor Dave Cuthbert (Convener) Councillor Richard Watters (Vice-Convener) Neill Bingham Sarah Bruce-Jones Geoff Christie Councillor Neil Freshwater Dave Morris Fran Principe-Gillespie Councillor Willie Robertson Page 1 of 18
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Kinross-shire Committee Thursday, 21 November 2024 AGENDA MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO DECLARE ANY FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH THEY MAY HAVE IN ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCILLORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT. 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3 MINUTE OF MEETING OF KINROSS-SHIRE COMMITTEE OF 15 AUGUST 2024 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 10 4 OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STATEMENT (copy herewith 24/322) 11 - 12 5 AGENDA NOTE: Remaining budget for Kinross-shire Committee is currently £50,000. 6 FORMER BLAIRNGONE PRIMARY SCHOOL Verbal Update 7 WINDFARM DEVELOPMENTS Verbal Update 8 P&K TOURISM STRATEGY Verbal Update 9 CORE PATHS Verbal Update 10 INFRASTRUCTURE ADOPTION (ROADS AND GREENSPACE) Verbal Update 11 TRACKS - LOCH LEVEN HERITAGE TRAIL Verbal Update 12 CEMETERY EXPANSION Verbal Update Page 3 of 18
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13 KINROSS-SHIRE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2024/25 Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (copy herewith 24/323) 13 - 18 14 COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT SESSION Page 4 of 18
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KINROSS-SHIRE COMMITTEE Minute of hybrid meeting of the Kinross-shire Committee held in Loch Leven Community Campus, Milnathort on Thursday 15 August 2024 at 5.00pm. Present: Councillors D Cuthbert, N Freshwater, W Robertson and R Watters; S Bruce-Jones (Fossoway Community Council; D Morris (Portmoak Community Council); N Bingham (Milnathort and Orwell Community Council); and D Smart (Glenfarg Community Council). In Attendance: K Ross, Chair of Kinross-shire Trishaws and Community Cycling; E Williamson, D McKeown, L A Cassidy, P Garden, A MacLeod, L Haxton, S Kimmet, D Williams, A Brown and M Pasternak (Strategy, People and Resources). Apologies: F Principe-Gillespie (Cleish & Blairdam Community Council) Councillor D Cuthbert, Convener, Presiding. The Convener led the discussion on Items 1-4, 7 and 9-14, with Councillor Watters leading the discussion on Items 5, 6 and 8. 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES The Convener welcomed all present to the meeting. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no Declarations of Interest made in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. MINUTE OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minute of meeting of the Kinross-shire Committee of 16 May 2024 was submitted and approved as a correct record. 4. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STATEMENT With regards to Item 6, members were advised that a Perth and Kinross-wide session was being organised by P Williamson, Perth and Kinross Council. With regards to Item 7, members were advised that a development session was being organised for 24 October. Resolved: (i) The contents of the Outstanding Business Statement, be noted. (ii) It be agreed that completed actions would be removed from the Outstanding Business Statement. 3 Page 5 of 18
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5. KINROSS-SHIRE TRISHAWS AND COMMUNITY CYCLING There was a slide-based presentation by Kirsteen Ross, Chair to the Kinross- shire and Trishaws Community Cycling. In presenting, K Ross advised members that the aim of the group was to create a community, with health, climate change and active travel all central. K Ross also advised that the Trishaws were designed for older people and those who were unable to cycle, that All-Ability Cycling was designed for those of different abilities who wanted to be active, and advised that a meeting was to take place the following week with Milnathort Primary School with regards to the Bike Bus. K Ross further stated the aim to develop Kinross-shire into a leading destination for cycling tourism and to create cycle friendly route maps. In response to a query from Councillor Robertson regarding bicycle storage, K Ross advised that there was presently storage but this require an upgrade in space soon. In response to a further query from Councillor Robertson around safe routes, with specific reference to Milnathort Primary School, K Ross advised that safe routes were paramount, and would require both mitigation and community engagement. S Bruce-Jones highlighted the amount of potentially suitable space around Fossoway, stating she would be happy to engage further with K Ross, and D Smart also advised he would be happy to be involved in any discussions. D Morris similarly advised that he could assist with maps, and would be in touch with K Ross. Councillor Watters highlighted funding awarded to TACTRAN for behavioural change. In response, E Williamson advised that the Council could help facilitate this and, whilst the funding for this year was closed off, this could be something looked at for next year. Members thanked K Ross for her presentation and she left the meeting at this point. 6. KINROSS-SHIRE ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN There was submitted a report by ARUP (24/214) giving an update on Kinross- shire Active Travel Plan. In response to a query from D Morris, E Williamson advised that whilst this was the final report, it could be revised periodically. Councillor Robertson praised the Plan, and asked how interventions would be delivered. E Williamson advised that it was split into quick wins, Kinross-sire-wide interventions and larger strategic interventions as part of the wider Council delivery plan. Councillor Watters raised cycle storage at the end of the tunnels by Glenfarg, with D Smart advising that from a local perspective this wasn’t particularly needed as there was storage nearby. It was however agreed that Active Travel through Glenfarg Tunnels be added as a potential project. Page 6 of 18
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Members noted the Active Travel Plan. E WILLIAMSON AND P GARDEN LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS POINT 7. ROAD SAFETY There was a verbal update by D McKeown, Senior Technician, Traffic and Network Management. D McKeown advised that the biggest ongoing project is the nationwide 20mph scheme, advising that assessments have been undertaken on all Perth and Kinross roads, with recommendations made. D McKeown further advised members that a countdown is being proposed on roads where speed limits change from national speed limit to 20mph, as the previous buffer had been unsuccessful. D McKeown advised that members could email with specific areas and details, and these be put back for consultation. With regards to the Pavement Parking Bill, D McKeown advised that this was not yet being enforced in Perth and Kinross, with a soft launch planned for October before enforcement begins in November. He further advised that the Scottish Government position was there should be no exemptions, but they had accepted that this might be possible and that problematic areas had been assessed. Members noted the update. D MCKEOWN LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS POINT 8. GROW WILD There was a slide-based presentation by L-A Cassidy, Community Greenspace Senior Greenspace Officer. In presenting, L-A Cassidy advised of the Grassland Maintenance Policy and advised that there was an aspiration to work with communities on Grow Wild, stating the Community Council’s were seen as the ideal outlet for this engagement. In response to a query from Councillor Robertson regarding weeds, L-A Cassidy advised that what may be considered as weed by some, for example dandelions, could also be considered as wildflowers, but invasive species such as Hogweed and Knotweed would be treated. Members thanked L-A Cassidy for her presentation, noted the contents, and she and A MacLeod left the meeting at this point. Page 7 of 18
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9. BLAIRINGONE PRIMARY SCHOOL There was a verbal update by L Haxton, Community Planning and Policy Team Leader, on Blairingone Primary School. There was also a short slide-based presentation by S Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer. Members noted the update. 10. FINANCIAL UPDATE L Haxton delivered a verbal financial update. L Haxton advised that there was no change from the previous financial update, and suggested that this be a topic for the Committee’s development session in October, to which members agreed. Members noted the update. 11. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN L Haxton advised members that no update was available, and advised this would now come to the meeting of the Committee in November. 12. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND AND ACTION PARTNERSHIP MONEY There was a verbal update by L Haxton. Members noted the update. 13. WINDFARMS L Haxton delivered a verbal update on Windfarms. L Haxton advised that conversations had taken place with the Council’s Planning department, and that the scale of the proposals meant that this would fall under the responsibility of Scottish Government, with the Council as a statutory consultee. L Haxton advised that any objection from the Council would result in a public hearing. Members noted the update. Page 8 of 18
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14. COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FORUM The Convener delivered a verbal update on Community Transport Forum, and requested that the Community Transport Forum become a sub-group of the Kinross- shire Local Committee. Members noted the update. ~~~~~~ Page 9 of 18
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KINROSS-SHIRE LOCAL COMMITTEE OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STATEMENT (OBS) (Report No. 24/322) Please note that this statement sets out outstanding decisions of this committee along with an update and estimated completion date. Actions which are overdue are shaded for ease of reference. Where an update reflects that an action is complete then the Committee’s agreement will be sought to its removal from the OBS. No. Minute Reference Subject Title Outstanding Action Update Lead Officer /Service Action due Action Expected 6. 24 August 2023 Planning and Enforcement Session A session to be arranged for members. A Briefing Session to be arranged for members in due course. David Littlejohn TBC TBC 7. 24 August 2023 Item 8 Kinross-shire Local Committee: Independent Evaluation Findings A presentation to be delivered to members on the powers and decision-making process from PKC Legal and Governance Services followed by a question-and- answer session. A Briefing Session to be arranged for members in due course. COMPLETE Lisa Simpson 24 October 2024 24 October 2024 8. 24 August 2023 Community Transport Forum An item to be brought to a future meeting of the An item be brought to a future meeting of the Kinross-shire Committee. Margaret Roy TBC TBC 4 Page 11 of 18
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Kinross-shire Committee. D Smart, Chair of Glenfarg Community Transport Group presented at Committee. L Haxton to explore feasibility of arrangements for 5 December 5-7pm at Loch Leven Campus 11. 15 February 2023 Provision of Care in Kinross-shire The Kinross-shire Committee monies be used to help advertise and promote health and social care posts in the local area through the Kinross- shire Newsletter and other Community Council Newsletters. Explored with J Pepper but could not be accommodated out with usual advertisement process. COMPLETE Jacquie Pepper 13. 15 February 2023 Kinross-shire Active Travel Masterplan Draft copy of the Masterplan to be submitted to Committee in August. COMPLETE Elliot Williamson 15 August 2024 15 August 2024 Page 12 of 18
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PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL Kinross-shire Committee 21 November 2024 KINROSS-SHIRE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2024/25 Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (Report No. 24/323) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 This report asks Committee to homologate the decisions made by the Kinross-shire Ward Panel for the 2023/24 Community Investment Fund. The report also summarises the process for a further round of funding to be completed before the end of the 2023/24 financial year. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: (i) homologates the funding decisions taken by the Ward Panel. 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: • Section 4: Background • Section 5: Funding Decisions • Section 6: Conclusion 4. BACKGROUND 4.1 Since 2018/19 the Council has committed approximately £2.5m to around 500 community-led projects in Perth and Kinross through the Community Investment Fund (CIF). CIF supports community-led projects which improve quality of life across Perth and Kinross and helps the Council to deliver its priorities as set out in the Corporate Plan. 4.2 Following the establishment of the Kinross-shire Committee in 2021/22, decision making control on CIF funding in Kinross-shire has rested with the Committee. 4.3 Report 24/193 set out the process for running CIF and PB in 2024/25. For CIF the application process opened in June and closed in September. 13 Page 13 of 18
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Ward Panels met throughout September and October to consider the applications and agree any funding to be awarded. 5. FUNDING DECISIONS 5.1 In Kinross-shire, 19 applications were received, seeking £66,000 of funding, against an available budget of £26,529.68. Ward Panel members assessed and scored applications, before meeting on 18 September to determine the level of funding to be awarded to each application. 5.2 The Ward Panel agreed to award £26,529.68 to 16 separate projects, summarised below. Funding was paid out to these projects in October 2024 and Committee is asked to formally homologate these decisions. Ward 8 – Kinross-shire Group Project Funding Milnathort in Bloom Polytunnel floor replacement £1,000.00 Scotlandwell in Bloom The Well Restoration £1,000.00 Kythe The Youth Scotland Awards Project £1,000.00 Kinross Centre Green Fingers £588.00 Orwell 70 Orwell 70 plus Christmas Tea 2024 £1,000.00 Kinnesswood in Bloom Kinnesswood in Bloom £1,929.67 Glenfarg Community Transport Group Additional bus support £4,000.00 KLEO Upgrade electricity points at Market Park for community events £1,000.00 Milnathort Core Paths Group Trimmers and Secure Storage £3,235.60 Broke not Broken School Uniform Bank £1,969.41 Kinross District Men’s Shed KDMS Workshop Extension £3,500.00 Kinross-shire Trishaws and Community Cycling SCIO Developing Bike Buses and Inclusive Learn to Cycle Program £3,000.00 Kinross-shire Partnership Survival of www.kinross.cc £1,098.00 Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme Rebrand of the Charity £459.00 Crook of Devon Village Hall Replacement of Radiators £1,000.00 Kinross Curling Trust Curling for All £750.00 TOTAL £26,529.68 Page 14 of 18
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6. CONCLUSION 6.1 Kinross-shire Committee has decision making authority over the Community Investment Fund in the Kinross-shire Ward. The Ward Panel has previously agreed to award £26,529.68 to 16 projects in Kinross-shire. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Lee Haxton David Stokoe Community Planning Team Leader Service Manager (Communities) (01738) 475000 Comcommitteereports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date Elaine Ritchie Strategic Lead – Housing & Communities 6 November 2024 • APPENDICES - NONE Page 15 of 18
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Local Outcomes Improvement Plan Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial Yes Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment Yes Strategic Environmental Assessment Yes Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Legal and Governance None Risk None Consultation Internal Yes External None Communication Communications Plan None 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 Supporting and investing in community-led solutions to locally identified issues contributes to the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Community Plan / LOIP in terms of the following priorities: (i) Giving every child the best start in life (ii) Developing educated, responsible and informed citizens (iii) Promoting a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy (iv) Supporting people to lead independent, healthy and active lives (v) Creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations Corporate Plan 1.2 Supporting and investing in community-led solutions to locally identified issues contributes to the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan in terms of the following priorities: (i) Giving every child the best start in life; (ii) Developing educated, responsible and informed citizens; (iii) Promoting a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy; (iv) Supporting people to lead independent, healthy and active lives; and (v) Creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations. Page 16 of 18
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2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 Community Investment Fund in Kinross-shire has a budget of £26,529.68 to for 2024/25 and funding decisions have been made to allocate the full amount. 3. Assessments Equality Impact Assessment 3.1 Under the Equality Act 2010, the Council is required to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between equality groups. Carrying out Equality Impact Assessments for plans and policies allows the Council to demonstrate that it is meeting these duties. 3.2 The information contained within this report has been considered under the Corporate Equalities Impact Assessment Process (EqIA) and has been assessed as not relevant for the purposes of EqIA. Strategic Environmental Assessment 3.3 The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 places a duty on the Council to identify and assess the environmental consequences of its proposals. 3.4 The information contained within this report has been considered under the Act. However, no action is required as the Act does not apply to the matters presented in this report. Sustainability 3.5 Under the provisions of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Council has to discharge its duties in a way which contributes to the achievement of sustainable development. Under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 the Council has a general duty to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and the community, environmental and economic impacts of its actions. 3.6 The information contained within this report has been considered under the Act. However, no action is required as the Act does not apply to the matters presented in this report. Page 17 of 18
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4. Consultation Internal 4.1 There has been consultation with the Finance Department, Communities and the Executive Leadership Team. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 No background papers, as defined by Section 50D of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (other than any containing confidential or exempt information) were relied on to a material extent in preparing the above report. Page 18 of 18