Distribution of Funds - Agnes Angus Bequest
Argyll and Bute Council · 10 September 2025
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL OBAN, LORN AND THE ISLES AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS – MISS AGNES ANGUS BEQUEST 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee are Trustees for a number of Charitable Bequests. One such Charitable Bequest is the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest. The purpose of the Bequest is for the funds to be used for “purposes of public utility and for the benefit and advantage of the community of Oban”. 1.2 The purpose of this report is to seek a commitment that the accumulated funds for distribution in respect of the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest be utilised for the purpose of making improvements at Mossfield Stadium. The accumulated funds available for distribution are £40,915. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee are asked to: 1. Agree in principle to allocate the funding available from the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest for the purpose of installing an access bridge/culvert linking the adjacent rugby club to Mossfield Stadium. 2. Agree that the service further assess the options available ensuring the cost and deliverability of the proposed access bridge/culvert, prior to construction.
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL OBAN, LORN AND THE ISLES AREA COMMITTEE ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS – MISS AGNES ANGUS BEQUEST 3.0 INTRODUCTION 3.1 The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee are Trustees for a number of Charitable Bequests. One such Charitable Bequest is the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest. This report provides information on an informal commitment in relation to the ongoing management of this Charitable Bequest and seeks agreement on proposed distribution methods of the fund. The accumulated funds available for distribution are £40,915. 3.2 The key term of the Agnes Angus Bequest is that it is awarded to a project designed by the said Provost, Magistrates and Councillors, a project that is likely to ensure to benefit and advantage of the community of Oban 4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee are asked to: 1. Agree in principle to allocate the funding available from the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest for the purpose of installing an access bridge linking the adjacent rugby club to Mossfield Stadium. 2. Agree that the service further assess the options available ensuring the cost and deliverability of the proposed access bridge, prior to construction.
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5.0 DETAIL 5.1 At the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee which took place in December 2024, Members considered a report which related to the distribution of Charitable Trusts, Bequests and Trust Funds. One such Charitable Bequest was the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest whose charitable purpose was “for purposes of public utility and for the benefit and advantage of the community of Oban”. This Bequest has accumulated a total of £40,915 for distribution. 5.2 The Area Committee have noted that at a Business Day meeting in 2018, the distribution of this Bequest was considered by its predecessors, and an informal arrangement had been put in place that suggested that the funds be used for improvements to Mossfield Stadium. It was further noted that the Mossfield Working Group (Mossfield Oban Sports & Events Stadium C.I.C) would work with Council officers to bring forward proposals on how this money should be spent and present them to a future meeting of the Area Committee. The joint working with the Mossfield working group and the Council unfortunately did not progress. 5.3 At the Area Committee meeting of March 2025, the Area Committee asked that officers bring forward proposals for improvements at Mossfield Stadium, to a future meeting of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee, before the end of 2025. 5.4 Officers have explored options for improvements at Mossfield stadium. Through this process, engagement has taken place with members of local sports clubs. This has identified the following improvements as the sports clubs’ priorities; • Installing an access bridge linking the adjacent rugby club and Mossfield stadium. • Installing CCTV cameras at the pavilion • Repairs to the stadium surrounding fence 5.7 The installation of a bridge structure involving the use of precast concrete box culverts has been estimated at an approximate cost of £45,000. These costs include plant and equipment, backfilling and surfacing. Such a structure to replace the existing deteriorated bridge would link all sports fields and clubs who use the facilities at Glencruitten and Mossfield, allowing for the overall area to support the proposed sports development project and support larger events scheduled in the future. 5.8 The cost of installing a CCTV system has been estimated at £36,500,. It is noted that CCTV could not be monitored regularly by Police Scotland or Argyll and Bute Council and footage would only realistically be utilised after an incident as part of any investigation. The benefits of installing CCTV are therefore unclear other than any potential deterrent effect.
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5.9 The costs relating to repairing the boundary fence at Mossfield stadium are continual and ongoing, with vandalism experienced following any repairs. So while investment in the boundary fencing would be beneficial and welcomed it is less likely to result in a lasting legacy of improvement at the site. 6.0 CONCLUSION 6.1 This report has outlined the current position in terms of the Miss Agnes Angus Bequest and has proposed that the funding available for distribution be allocated for use at Mossfield Stadium, as per the informal arrangement discussed at an Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee Business Day in 2018 and the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee in March 2025. 6.2 The Area Committee supporting the proposed bridge structure would enhance the potential use of Mossfield stadium, support the aspirations of the local sports clubs and the vision of the clubs for a sports hub. Also enhancing accessibility to all individuals. 6.3 The installation of the bridge structure would allow for a permanent feature to acknowledge a lasting public expression of gratitude. 7.0 IMPLICATIONS 7.1 Policy - None 7.2 Financial - This report proposes that £40,915 of funding from the Agnes Angus Trust is allocated for the purpose of constructing a link bridge at the Mossfield Stadium. 7.3 Legal – Any legal matters would be further explored during the proposed feasibility stage. 7.4 HR - To proceed with the proposed arrangement would require the allocation of officer time. 7.5 Customer Service – None. 7.6 Risk – Delivery risks would be further explored during the proposed feasibility period. 7.7 Climate Change – None known. 7.8 Fairer Scotland Duty – None known. 7.9 Equalities - protected characteristics – None known. 7.10 Consumer Duty – None known. 7.11 Island Communities – None. 7.12 Children’s Rights and Wellbeing - None.
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Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services Andy Summers, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Services Councillor John Armour, Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services August 2025 For further information contact: Tom Murphy, Operations Manager, Tel: 01436 658908