Agenda Document Pack - Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee - 27/10/2025
Perth and Kinross Council · 27 October 2025
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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 20/10/2025 A hybrid meeting of the Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, 27 October 2025 at 13:15. 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. Members: Councillor Stewart Donaldson Councillor John Duff Councillor Grant Laing Provost Xander McDade Bailie Mike Williamson Page 1 of 16
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Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee Monday, 27 October 2025 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 PITLOCHRY COMMON GOOD FUND COMMITTEE OF 3 FEBRUARY 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 6 4 MATTERS ARISING 5 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (copy herewith 25/263) 7 - 10 6 2025/26 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Report by Chief Finance Officer (copy herewith 25/264) 11 - 16 Page 3 of 16
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Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee Minute of hybrid meeting of the Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee held in the Council Chambers, 2 High Street, Perth, on Monday 3 February 2025 at 1.00pm. Present: Councillors S Donaldson and J Duff, Provost X McDade and Bailie M Williamson. In attendance: S Doyle and S Kimmet (Culture and Community Services); F Lambie, A O’Brien and D Coyne (all Finance and Business Support), A Taylor, S Dockerill and M Pasternak (all Legal and Governance). Apologies: Councillor G Laing. Councillor J Duff, Convener, Presiding. 1. Welcome and Apologies Councillor J Duff welcomed all present to the meeting and an apology was noted as above. 2. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest made in terms of the Councillor’s Code of Conduct. 3. Minute of Meeting of Pitlochry Common Good Fund of 25 November 2024 for Approval The minute of meeting of the Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee of 25 November 2024 was submitted and approved as a correct record. 4. Matters Arising There were no matters arising. 5. Pitlochry Tartan Councillor J Duff requested input from Members on whether to grant permission to the Pitlochry Bowling Club to incorporate the Pitlochry Tartan into the design of their club shirts. Resolved: It be agreed that the Convener issue a letter of permission to Pitlochry Bowling Club authorising the reproduction of the Pitlochry Tartan in its bowling club shirt. 6. Pitlochry Common Good Assets There was re-submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support (24/334) which (1) considered the potential impact on the 3 Page 5 of 16
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Common Good were it to assume responsibility for Pitlochry Town Hall and the Rie- Achan Road Car Park; and (2) providing an estimate of the revenue income and expenditure from 2021/22 to 2023/24 that would have been allocated to the Pitlochry Common Good Fund. Resolved: The Committee agreed to defer a decision to a future meeting to allow for a full consultation exercise to be carried out alongside the Community Asset Transfer consultation and involving the local community and the Pitlochry and Moulin Community Council, on how the various Pitlochry Common Good Assets are managed collectively. Page 6 of 16
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Committee or Board: Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 25/263 Report Author: Sarah Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer communityempowerment@pkc.gov.uk Organisational Lead: Elaine Ritchie, Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities 1. Purpose 1.1 The report asks Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee to consider one small grant application. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background / Main Issues 4. Proposals 5. Conclusion 6. Impact and Value Assessment 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 3. Background / Main Issues 3.1 Perth and Kinross Council owns land and property which forms part of the Common Good of the former burghs in Perth and Kinross and has a statutory duty in terms of section 15 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 to administer this land and property "having regard to the interests of the 5 Page 7 of 16
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inhabitants" of those former burghs. This duty also applies to the administration of the associated Common Good Funds. 3.2 The Common Good Funds have traditionally demonstrated their support to local residents and organisations by distributing grants. These grant awards allow individuals and local organisations to carry out a wide range of community-based activities. 3.3 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. 3.4 A summary of the provisional 2025/26 Financial Assistance budget is provided below: 2025/26 Projected Surplus £2,800 Value of grants paid and committed £0 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £2,800 Value of funding requested and under consideration £400 4. Proposals Pitlochry Town Hall 4.1 Pitlochry Town Hall are seeking £400 to purchase a projector for the hall. 4.2 Pitlochry Town Hall charity formed to take community ownership of the Pitlochry Town Hall and are now operating the hall under a Management Agreement whilst working towards purchase via Community Asset Transfer. The group are actively marketing the facilities available and have had a number of requests from potential users who would like the use of projector facilities, as other private facilities in the town offer a projector as part of their meeting room rental package. The group have located an old screen which can be used until funds permit for a replacement and are currently seeking funds to purchase a projector. 4.3 Being able to offer projector facilities would help with the ongoing priority of maximising rental income. As a result of this, the facility will become more sustainable and benefit the local community members who will have access to a sustainable facility. Community Groups using the facility and who could benefit from a projector include The Grief Hub, Community Council, Friends of Confolens, Mantalk, and local Tea Dance group, as well as groups providing art workshops and children’s guitar lessons. A projector will also be attractive to other groups and organisations whose bookings contribute the sustainability of the project, including The Development Trust Association Scotland, Balhousie Care Home, and Bank of Scotland. The group expect 500 Page 8 of 16
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people from the Common Good area, 250 from elsewhere in Perth and Kinross, and 200 from further afield will benefit. 4.4 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Purchase of projector Quote £350 Moving of electrical socket to accommodate projector Estimate £50 Total Proposed Expenditure £400 Funding Requested from Pitlochry Common Good Fund £400 4.5 Pitlochry Town Hall have not received funding from the Pitlochry Common Good Fund in the previous three financial years. 4.6 Committee are asked to consider the request and agree any funding to be awarded 5. Conclusion 5.1 The Committee is asked to consider the applications and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 6. Impact and Value Assessment https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/54401/Pitlochry-Common-Good-Fund- Applications-for-Financial- Assistance/pdf/Pitlochry_Common_Good_Fund_Applications_for_Financial_A ssistance.pdf?m=1758730792267 Page 9 of 16
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Committee or Board: Pitlochry Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: 2025/26 Financial Statement Report Number: 25/264 Report Author: Alison O’Brien, Corporate Accounting Manager Organisational Lead: Scott Walker, Chief Finance Officer 1. Purpose 1.1 This report provides the actual income and expenditure for the Pitlochry Common Good Fund for 2024/25; and the projected outturn for 2025/26. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background/Context 4. Main Issues 5. Conclusion 6. Impact and Value Assessment 7. Appendices 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Note the unaudited income and expenditure to 31 March 2025 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report. 2.2 Note the actual income and expenditure to 30 September 2025 and the projected outturn to 31 March 2026, as set out in Appendix 2. 3. Background/Context 3.1 This report provides an update on the final outturn for 2024/25, the actual income and expenditure to 30 September 2025 and projected outturn to 31 March 2026. 6 Page 11 of 16
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4. Main Issues Financial Statement 2024/25 4.1 Report 24/226 considered by Committee on 26 August 2024 included year end projections for income and expenditure which included an estimated surplus for the year of £800, and a projected Fund balance at 31 March 2025 of £10,457. Following closure of the 2024/25 accounts, the surplus for the year is £2,400 and the final Fund balance at 31 March 2025 is, therefore, £12,057 as detailed in Appendix 1. 4.2 The movement from the previously reported surplus position is due to a reduction in Financial Assistance commitments of £1,600. Financial Statement 2025/26 4.3 As detailed in Appendix 2, there is a projected surplus of £2,400 for 2025/26, and the estimated Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £14,457. 4.4 There is one application for financial assistance to be considered at this meeting, and this has been included in the projected expenditure. 5. Conclusion 5.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the final surplus for the Fund in 2024/25 is £2,400 with a final Fund balance at 31 March 2025 of £12,057. 5.2 As detailed in Appendix 2, the projected surplus for 2025/26 is £2,400, and the estimated Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £14,457. 6. Impact and Value Assessment 6.1 This is an operational report, and as such, an impact and value assessment is not required. 7. Appendices 7.1 Appendix 1 – Pitlochry Common Good Fund – Financial Statement for Period to 31 March 2025 for 2024/25. 7.2 Appendix 2 – Pitlochry Common Good Fund – Financial Statement for Period to 30 September 2025 for 2025/26. Page 12 of 16
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Appendix 1 PITLOCHRY COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2024/25 Unaudited Actual to 31 March 2025 Expenditure Financial Assistance 400£ 400£ Total Expenditure 400£ Income Rent, Fees & Charges 2,400£ Interest Earned 400£ Total Income 2,800£ Surplus/(Deficit) 2,400£ Opening Balance 1 April 2024 9,657£ Surplus / (Deficit) 2,400£ Closing Balance 31 March 2025 12,057£ 6 Page 13 of 16
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Appendix 2 PITLOCHRY COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Committed Projected Actual to & Under Outturn to 30-Sep-25 Consideration 31-Mar-26 £ £ £ EXPENDITURE OTHER SUPPLIES & SERVICES Financial Assistance 0 400 400 Total Expenditure 0 400 400 INCOME Other Income 1,200 0 2,400 Interest earned 0 0 400 Total Income 1,200 0 2,800 Surplus / (Deficit) for Year 1,200 (400) 2,400 Revenue Balance at 1 April 2025 12,057 12,057 Surplus for the Year 1,200 2,400 Projected Fund Balance at 31 March 2026 13,257 14,457 Financial Assistance Actual Amount (£) Meeting -£ Committed Amount (£) Meeting £ - Under Consideration Amount (£) Meeting Pitlochry Town Hall £ 400.00 27/10/2025 £ 400.00 Total 400.00£ 6 Page 15 of 16
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