Agenda Document Pack - Kinross-shire Committee - 19/02/2026
Perth and Kinross Council · 19 February 2026
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Ambition | Compassion | Integrity Our vision is for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 11/02/2026 A hybrid meeting of the Kinross-shire Committee will be held in ICT Meeting Room, Loch Leven Community Campus on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 17:00. If you have any queries please contact Democratic 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. Voting Members Councillor Dave Cuthbert, Perth and Kinross Council (Convener) Councillor Richard Watters, Perth and Kinross Council (Vice-Convener) Councillor Neil Freshwater, Perth and Kinross Council Councillor Willie Robertson, Perth and Kinross Council Non-Voting Members Milnathort & Orwell Community Council Fossoway Community Council Glenfarg Community Council Portmoak Community Council Kinross Community Council Cleish & Blairadam Community Council Page 1 of 12
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Kinross-shire Committee Thursday, 19 February 2026 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 4 DECEMBER 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 10 4 OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STATEMENT (copy herewith 26/47) 11 - 12 5 ROAD SAFETY/ AVERAGE SPEED CAMERAS Verbal Update by D McKeown, Senior Technician, Traffic and Network 6 ACTIVE TRAVEL/MAPPING UPDATE Verbal Update by M Findlay, Engineer Road Design 7 KINROSS-SHIRE FLAG Verbal Update and Presentation 8 COMMUNITIES LED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT Verbal Update by S Rice-Jones, External Funding, Monitoring and Performance Team Leader and D Smythe, Chair of Rural Perth and Kinross LAG 8(i) EXTERNAL FUNDING Verbal Update by S Rice-Jones 9 FOSSOWAY DEVELOPMENT TRUST Verbal Update by Dr N Marchant 10 LENS (LANDSCAPE ENTERPRISE NETWORK) Verbal Update by H Wilson, Climate Change Land Restoration Officer Page 3 of 12
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11 TAY CITIES DEAL Verbal Update by K Easton, Business Place and Investment Team Leader 12 KINROSS-SHIRE COMMITTEE FINANCE UPDATE Verbal Update by K Easton, Business Place and Investment Team Leader 13 SUSTAINABILITY GROUP - COMMUNITY BENEFIT Verbal Update by N Bingham 14 ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS Page 4 of 12
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DRAFT KINROSS-SHIRE COMMITTEE Minute of hybrid meeting of the Kinross-shire Committee held in Loch Leven Community Campus, Milnathort, on Thursday 4 December 2025 at 5.00pm. Present: Councillors D Cuthbert, R Watters and W Robertson, C MacLaren (Cleish & Blairadam Community Council); A Miller (Portmoak Community Council); A Cheape, S Bruce-Jones (Fossoway Community Council); N Bingham (Milnathort and Orwell Community Council); D West (Kinross Community Council) and D Smart (Glenfarg Community Council). In Attendance: G Boland, Strategic Lead – Strategic Planning, People and Performance, K Easton, C Hogan, E Walker, LA Cassidy, D McKeown, M Welch, S Kimmet, A Brown and M Pasternak (both Legal and Governance). Councillor D Cuthbert, Convener, Presiding. Convener led on Items 1-4, 6 and 12, and Vice-Convener led on Item 5 and 7. 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 18 September 2025 was submitted and approved as a correct record. 4. Outstanding Business Statement 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 12
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DRAFT 5. Mapping – Update on Development Progress C Hogan, IT Co-ordinator (BI & Analytics) provided a slide-based presentation on the progress of the development of a dedicated Kinross-shire app – a one-stop digital platform for residents and visitors. Following a workshop attended by Councillor R Watters and representatives from various Council services, the presentation covered points of discussion – opportunities, value and impact, proposed features and interactions, risks and next steps. Councillor W Robertson queried on the long-term sustainability of the app, and asked whether a Perth and Kinross wide app would be considered as a better option. In response, C Hogan advised that any underlying data sets would be covering Perth and Kinross, however, the main focus would still be Kinross-shire. Councillor D Cuthbert referred to next steps, particularly in research process and asked how communities of Kinross-shire could be involved. C Hogan advised that another workshop meeting is scheduled, where future plans and involvement in consultations will be discussed. Members thanked for the update and noted the contents. 6. Average Speed Cameras and Kinross-shire Road Safety Projects There was a verbal update by D McKeown (Senior Technician, Traffic and Network Management) on the delivery of road safety projects within Kinross-shire. A Cheape referred to 20mph limits and queried whether there are practical measurements of the effectiveness of the limits. D McKeown explained that introduction of signage alone has limited effect on driver behaviour, only achieving a minor reduction in vehicle speed. Physical traffic- calming measures were identified as more effective. While enforcement can be undertaken by Police Scotland and physical interventions installed by local authorities, the fundamental responsibility for adhering to speed limits remain with the drivers. After concerns expressed by D Smart in regard to regular accidents caused by speeding on Mawcarse junction, Councillor R Watters queried on options for speed reduction. D McKeown advised that based on ongoing concerns at locations with road layouts similar to those at Mawcarse and Tibbermore, where incidents of vehicles overshooting junctions have been reported, there are plans in the new calendar year to undertake a feasibility study at one of the affected sites. The study will examine a range of engineering and operational options. Once the evidence is gathered, it can be brought back to Committee as an update. Councillor D Cuthbert referred to average speed cameras and highlighted persistent speeding issues in certain villages located on major routes, where recorded average vehicle speeds remain significantly above posted limits. He sought clarification whether a formal correspondence should be issued to the authorities, and who would be the appropriate recipient of such correspondence. D McKeown confirmed that the Page 6 of 12
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DRAFT point of contact would be the Safety Camera Manager, and he agreed to share the contact information with all ward members. S Bruce-Jones asked about the 30mph consultation on A977 and Drum traffic lights, whether a decision has been made. M Welch advised that a high volume of positive responses have been received, however some contributors requested amendments to the proposal. He said that once the stage of compiling responses is complete, feedback will be sought from Community Council and Ward Members, then the decision will be brought forward. S Bruce-Jones also sought clarification whether the measures being introduced in the North-east of Perthshire, once evaluated, can be applied at Carnbo, if they prove effective. D McKeown advised that a drawing will be prepared and shared with Community Council representatives and Ward Members for initial consideration, and if there is an indication of support, a wider consultation will be carried out with residents of Carnbo. The same process could be applied to villages along the A977. Councillor N Freshwater raised a question about the cost and resource requirements associated with installing and operating average speed cameras. He queried whether average speed cameras are more affordable and efficient compared to physical interventions on the road. D McKeown responded that these questions could be directed to the Safety Camera Manager. He offered either arranging a meeting with him and Ward Members or alternatively inviting him to the next Kinross- shire Committee meeting. He also highlighted that providing questions in advance would allow Safety Camera Manager to come prepared with relevant information. Members agreed that a meeting should be scheduled. Members thanked D McKeown and for their updates and noted the contents. 7. Grow Wild LA Cassidy, Senior Greenspace Officer provided a slide-based presentation on the current Grow Wild projects in Kinross-shire area – mapping sessions, biodiversity surveys and bulb planting arrangements. She also updated members on examples of community engagement and empowerment within Perth and Kinross, future plans and Grow Wild benefits and outcomes. Councillor D Cuthbert raised a question on whether maps were available for each community, to allow members to review local data. LA Cassidy explained that the team is still working with the GIS service to develop an accessible mapping interface, so at present maps are available only as PDF format, and various systems are being tested. Once grass-cutting season resumes, staff will use tablets for on-site mapping. In the meantime, existing maps can be reviewed and shared with members. Councillor D Cuthbert referred to areas where daffodils were planted in the previous year, which are now under deep grass. He raised concerns whether the daffodils will continue to thrive and how such sites will be managed going forward. LA Cassidy noted that if there are areas causing concern, officers are happy to carry out further Page 7 of 12
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DRAFT visits. A previous walk-around has already taken place, and additional visits can be arranged to map specific locations and resolve issues. Members thanked officers for their presentation and noted the contents. 8. Former Blairingone Primary School S Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer provided an update on the former Blairingone Primary School. Prior to the meeting, Elected Members were informed that the Fossoway Community Development Trust had expressed willingness to explore feasibility work on the potential to construct a new community building to the rear of the former school site. The Trust have since secured funding to carry out a desktop geotechnical survey, so this will provide information on the buildability and will confirm if there are any restrictions, it will also include a mining risk assessment. Once the studies have been completed the Trust will have a better idea of the options and possibilities, at which point an update will be provided to the Committee. In the meantime, the Trust continues to explore possibilities relating to both the school and the schoolhouse. Councillor N Freshwater noted that it is positive that Fossoway Community Development Trust is progressing both options – potential new build and exploration of a Community Asset Transfer for existing buildings. He sought clarification on whether, if the Trust pursued the new-build option and did not proceed with the transfer of the existing school building, the Council’s intention would then be to place the former school and schoolhouse on the open market. S Kimmet confirmed that, should the Trust proceed with the new-build option and not pursue a Community Asset Transfer, the former school and schoolhouse will be placed on the open market. Once more detailed information on the feasibility options are available, officers will return to members for a formal decision. Members thanked officers for the update. 9. Place Based Investment Programme K Easton, Business Place and Investment Team Leader, provided a presentation and overview of the Place Based Investment Fund, a Scottish Government’s programme designed to support community-led regeneration, town centre revitalisation and sustainable development. The fund forms part of a national £23 million allocation across Scotland and must be fully committed by 31 March 2026. Its purpose is to deliver place-based principles and create better connected, more vibrant and more resilient communities. Councillor W Robertson noted that in the past, certain villages and small towns were specifically targeted for upgrades where areas were rundown or in poor condition, and these interventions had a significant positive impact. He sought clarification, whether the current fund is intended to operate in similar way. K Easton advised that while the fund can be used to support towns that appear tired or in need of Page 8 of 12
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DRAFT revitalisation, successful investment depends on local project proposals. For funding to be directed effectively, communities and local groups need to develop workable and deliverable projects. Given limited officer capacity, the Council will rely on community groups and the Kinross-shire Committee to help identify and propose tangible projects that meet the fund’s criteria. 10. Perth and Kinross Place Branding K Easton, provided another slide-based presentation following a report approved by Economy and Infrastructure Committee on 29 November 2025, which sought endorsement of the refreshed Perth and Kinross branding to build a strong foundation for place promotion, investment attraction, business engagement and community pride. Councillor W Robertson referred to expansion of Inveralmond Industrial Estate, which demonstrates strong industrial growth. He expressed his concerns, that Kinross-shire currently has no remaining commercial land, and this presents a challenge, as the area would be unable to accommodate businesses seeking to locate in the locality. He queried whether the service is working to ensure that appropriate commercial land is identified and protected, so there are viable options available for future economic development. K Easton advised that Business and Place Investment Team focuses on attracting investment across Perth and Kinross. The team maintains an overview of key strategic sites, builds relationships with developers and landowners, and tracks what is coming to market. The service works closely with the local Planning team through calls for sites to encourage the submission of employment land. The Employment Land Audit study undertaken in the past identify shortfalls in employment land in Perth and Kinross. Demand is also tracked and monitored through investment enquiries. Members thanked K Easton for the presentations and noted the contents. 11. Finance – Update on Kinross-shire Committee Budget G Boland, Strategic Lead – Strategic Planning, People and Performance, provided a brief update on the Kinross-shire Committee budget - £50,000 allocated and currently used towards mapping app. 12. Speedwatch There was a verbal update by N Bingham on Community Speedwatch, a community-led initiative supported by Police Scotland, designed to encourage safer driver behaviour on roads with 20, 30 and 40mph. Sessions are operated by trained and vetted volunteers with completed risk assessments by Police Scotland. Each deployment requires three volunteers, appropriate signage, and the recording of vehicle registration number, speed, locations, dates and times. This information is passed to Police Scotland, who then send an advisory and educational letter to the registered keeper. Within Kinross-shire there are 10 volunteers, but more are Page 9 of 12
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DRAFT needed for communities to take forward responsibility for operating Speedwatch sessions. Members thanked Neil for the update. ~~~~~~ Page 10 of 12
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KINROSS-SHIRE LOCAL COMMITTEE OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STATEMENT (OBS) (Report No. 26/47) 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 22 4 December 2025 Average Speed Cameras Meeting to be scheduled with Safety Camera Manager and Ward Members Safety Camera Manager agreed to an online meeting, and potential dates to be discussed with Elected Members Daryl McKeown DUE 19 February 2026 23 20 February 2025 Active Travel – Mapping app An update on the mapping app to be provided at future meeting DUE S Cumiskey DUE 19 February 2026 4 Page 11 of 12
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