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Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal Agus Bhòid Executive Director: Douglas Hendry Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 14 September 2022 NOTICE OF MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the ARGYLL AND BUTE WINDFARM AND RENEWABLES TRUST will be held BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2022 at 7:00 PM, which you are requested to attend. Douglas Hendry Executive Director BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. MINUTE OF PREVIOUS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, HELD ON 9 SEPTEMBER 2021 (Pages 3 - 6) 4. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE ARGYLL AND BUTE WINDFARM AND RENEWABLES TRUST (Pages 7 - 8) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support 5. EAST KINTYRE WINDFARM TRUSTEES (Pages 9 - 14) 6. WEST KINTYRE WINDFARM TRUSTEES (Pages 15 - 24) 7. INVERARAY WINDFARM TRUSTEES (Pages 25 - 58) 8. ALIENERGY (Pages 59 - 60) 9. SSE RENEWABLES UPDATE 2021/22 (Pages 61 - 62) 10. UPDATED WINDFARM TRUST CRITERIA (Pages 63 - 66) Update by Committee Manager 11. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS Public Document Pack
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Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust Shona Barton, Committee Manager Contact: Lynsey Innis, Senior Committee Assistant; Tel: 01546 604338
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MINUTES of MEETING of ARGYLL AND BUTE WINDFARM AND RENEWABLES TRUST held BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on THURSDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2021 Present: Councillor Anne Horn (Chair) Attending: Shona Barton, Committee Manager Audrey Martin, Projects and Regeneration Manager Ian Brodie, East Kintyre Community Council Margaret Pratt, West Kintyre Windfarm Trust Dr Lynda Mitchell, ALIenergy Siobhan Jarvie, ScottishPower Renewables 1. APOLOGIES The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of:- Councillor Sandy Taylor Alasdair Bennett, East Kintyre Windfarm Trust Craig Mullen, Community Investment Manager, SSE 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest intimated. 3. MINUTE OF PREVIOUS MEETING, HELD ON 8 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Minute of the previous Annual General Meeting of the Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust held on 8 September 2020 was approved as a true record. 4. EAST KINTYRE WINDFARM TRUSTEES The group gave consideration to the annual report and audited accounts of East Kintyre Windfarm Trust to the year ending 31 March 2021, having heard from Ian Brodie. Decision: The Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust agreed to note the detail provided. (Reference: Annual Report and Audited Accounts by East Kintyre Community Council Windfarm Trust, submitted.) Public Document PackPage 3 Agenda Item 3
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5. WEST KINTYRE WINDFARM TRUSTEES The group gave consideration to the annual report and statement of accounts of West Kintyre Windfarm Trust to the year ending 31 March 2021, having heard from Margaret Pratt. Discussion took place around the criteria for making awards, with the Trust agreeing that the current criteria was restrictive and outdated. The Committee Manager agreed to take forward discussions with the Windfarm Trusts, the energy companies and the Council’s Legal Services to progress this matter. Decision: The Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust agreed to note the detail provided. (Reference: Annual Report and Statement of Accounts by West Kintyre Community Council Windfarm Trust, submitted.) 6. INVERARAY WINDFARM TRUSTEES The group gave consideration to the annual report and associated accounts of Inveraray Windfarm Trust to the year ending 31 March 2021. Decision: The Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust agreed to note the detail provided. (Reference: Annual Report and Accounts by Inveraray Windfarm Trust, submitted.) 7. ALIENERGY (a) ALIenergy Overview 2021 Consideration was given to a report by ALIenergy outlining the background of the sustainable energy charity, together with an overview of current and recent projects and activities. Decision The Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust agreed to note the information provided. (Reference: Report by ALIenergy, submitted.) (b) Alienergy updates in Education and Skills Development Activity The group gave consideration to a report by ALIenergy providing an update on education and skills development activity for Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust. Page 4
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Discussion took place in respect of the recent STEM activity that had taken place in schools and the efforts of ALIenergy in maintaining and developing networks with Community Council’s and other relevant groups. Decision The Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust agreed to note the information provided. (Reference: Report by ALIenergy, submitted.) 8. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS Siobhan Jarvie of ScottishPower Renewables provided a brief update of local site activity within the area, including the Beinn an Tuirc III project, which is nearing completion; the Erraghail hybrid project and the submission of the joint bid between ScottishPower Renewables and Shell to the latest ScotWind Leasing Round in relation to floating off- shore windfarm development opportunities. Having noted her intention to step down at the end of her current term as a local Councillor, the Chair took the opportunity to thank all Members of the Trust for their continued hard work and support of local communities. Page 5
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1. SUMMARY 1.1 This report provides members with information on the recent appointments made by the Council to the Windfarm Trust and also invites members of the Trust to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Committee is asked to: 2.1.1 2.1.2 Appoint one member of the Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust to carry out the role of Chair of the Trust. Appoint one member of the Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust to carry out the role of Vice Chair of the Trust. 3. DETAIL 3.1 3.2 3.3 At the meeting of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee held on 8 June 2022 the Committee appointed Councillors Jan Brown and Dougie McFadzean to serve as members of the Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust. The previous Chair of the Trust was Councillor Ann Horn who stood down as a Councillor in May 2022. Members are asked to consider making appointments to the roles of Chair and Vice Chair of the Trust. 4. CONCLUSION Members of the Argyll and Bute Windfarm and Renewables Trust are invited to appoint two of their number to carry out the roles of Chair and Vice Chair of the Trust. 5. IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy None 5.2 Financial None 5.3 Legal None 5.4 HR None 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty None ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL ARGYLL AND BUTE WINDFARM AND RENEWABLES TRUST AGM LEGAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT 22 SEPTEMBER 2022 UPDATED MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF ARGYLL AND BUTE WINDFARM AND RENEWABLES TRUST Page 7 Agenda Item 4
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5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.6 Equalities – protected characteristics Islands Climate Change None None None 5.7 Risk None 5.8 Customer Service None DOUGLAS HENDRY Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support For further information please contact: Shona Barton, Committee Manager (01436) 657605 Page 8
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East Kintyre Windfarm Trust Annual Report 2022 Throughout the reporting period 2021/22 , East Kintyre Community Council (EKCC) con- sisted of 4 elected members and 4 co-opted member. These members, along with 3 in- dependent trustees, make up East Kintyre Windfarm Trust. During the financial year ending 31 March 2022, EKWFT received £28,069 in grant pay- ments from Argyll & Bute Council in relation to Beinn an Tuirc 1 and Deucheran Wind- farms. This is less than normal and explained by 2 Beinn an Tuirc 2 payments being re- ceived in the previous financial year. This balances itself out with an average of about £65,000 being received each year. A total of 12 applications for grant funding were received during the year with 11 being approved and 1 refused. This is less than half the pre-pandemic level and undoubtedly due to clubs and groups unable to meet. All grants agreed were funded in full or in line with the receipts/invoices submitted. Grants paid during the year totalled £46,765, which is an increase on the previous year and ex- plained by a significant grant of £25,000, approved in the previous financial year, to help towards the provision of a community shop. This is one of the most significant projects that the Trust has helped fund to provide a facility that is very much at the centre of com- munity life in Carradale. During the pandemic in particular, the shop provided a real life- line for the community, saving people a 30 mile return journey to Campbeltown. There continued to be some applications from groups feeling the pressure from the pan- demic. Grants were made to Shopper-Aide to help with an increased number of deliver- ies to the elderly in East Kintyre and to both Carradale and Peninver Village Halls to assist with revenue costs. Reduced use of these halls created cash flow issues and the fund as- sisted by paying insurance and other costs. As lockdown eased in the Summer months, there was an increased influx of tourists look- ing to enjoy the area and its facilities. In anticipation of this, groups sought funding to help with a number of projects. Grants were made available to Carradale Community Trust to help refurbish their local tearoom and put together exhibitions in the Heritage Centre. Saddell Abbey Trust were awarded funds to improve the grounds of the abbey, which is a significant tourist attraction. As in most years, the Kintyre Way were given a grant to help towards the maintenance of the East Kintyre Sections of this popular walk. EKWFT will continue to support larger projects such as the Community Shop, which are more likely to deliver long term benefits to the community, in line with the East Kintyre Lo- cal Development Plan http://eastkintyre.org/ldp.php. To assist in this regard, a develop- ment fund was established in 2016 and currently has a balance of £62,119. Each year, 10% of all community benefit funds received are transferred into a retention fund (2 bank term deposit accounts) for use by future generations. At 31 March 2022 it had a balance of £72,959. Page 9 Agenda Item 5
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Wherever possible, trustees look for evidence of match funding from applicants, although a degree of flexibility is often necessary as it becomes increasingly difficult for them to obtain such funding. NOTE - This report should be read in conjunction with the attached audited accounts. Alasdair Bennett Secretary & Treasurer East Kintyre Windfarm Trust Page 10
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Notes2021-20222020-2021
243391.73173808.49Balance at 1 April
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872959.5762137.061O% Retention Fund (Virgin MoneyTerm Deposits)
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-3504.00Replacement flooring and new partition wallCCT Tearoom Refurbishment456 BACS
-1000.00Costs to deliver to clients in East Kintyre458 BACS Shopper-Aide Ltd
-4189.20Refurbishment Carradale Community Shop (2)454 BACS CCT PO/Shop
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-500.00Revenue costs for club productionsPeninver Players Drama Club423 BACS
-121 10.51Refurbishment Carradale Community Shop (3)CCT PO/Shop (final PaYment)454 BACS
-3843.1 5Emergency heating repairs and insurance premium464 BACS Peninver Village Hall
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Note 5 - General Maintenance Note 6 Miscellaneous Note 7 - Contingent Liabilities -150.00Path maintenance APrilAdam GullBACS -50.99Maintenance Memorial Gardenslan Buchanan1 0663 -75.60Repairs to communitY mowerJames Semple & SonBACS -150.00Path maintenance MaYAdam GullBACS -150.00Path maintenance JulYAdam GullBACS -340.00Grass cutting at PlaY ParkBobert StrangBACS -250.00Path maintenance AugustAdam GullBACS -39.49Maintenance Memorial Gardenslan Buchanan10665 -150.00Cleaning of windows - Saddell AbbeyBACS MOK Cleaning Services -202.32Fencing repairs Well ParkA W GilliesBACS -800.00Grass cutting Well ParkDonald MacalisterBACS -300.00Grass cutting Network CentreBACS Mr Johnny Durnan -233.22Service of communitY mowerJames Semple & SonBACS -29.90Repairs to communitY mowerJames Semple & SonBACS -300.00Repair of potholes BaY RoadAdam GullBACS -321.52 120.00Auditor's fee annual accountsHannah FawcettBACS 172.68Annual subscription for Zoom Pro community accountAlasdair Bennett10664 138.05Placement of public notice in The CourierWyvex MediaBACS 458.30Transfer to EKCC of annual grant from Argyll & Bute paid to EKWFT in errorEKCCBACS 138.05Placement of public notice in The CourierBACS Wyvex Media 1027.O8 86533.71 1935.00Maintenance and marketing of EK section of route461 The Kintyre Way 1575.00463 CCT Heritage Centre 800,00ShopperAide Ltd Running of Monday Club in Canadale Village Hall467 4310.00 42691.05Term Deposit No.1 Virgin Money 2 Year Term Deposit Account No. 40499519 will be renewed in August 2022when interest accumulated will be added 30268.5217.03.22 Term Deposit No.2 10% o, total grant income lor 2020121 (e10,126) transferred by BACS from current account to Virgin Money 2 Year Term Deposit Account No. 20115765 (lncludes €336.70 inlerest) 72959.57Total 3 Note 8- 10% Retention Fund ,ffi rW irtios#i ,6r05.2tl ilL6.Q9l?.1 :1,6106.21 $,081f;il 2fi;09;2.1 M,'.104.1 ,641i0.2'f 36:lo,2J: 261il0.,.fi aa:l1;Ai 04.01i9*: 1_o-.01r,14 ,0.? afi ;1.0Sr08, WW 'w#,ffififfa ;#,05;2xl 16.08;21 a"14.21 14.01.22 :te,Oi iP ifotal "itw#w&. W t'tW Purchase of display cabinet W,fr#ffi *W Page 13
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lndependent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of East Kintyre Windfarm Trust for the year ended 31, March 2O22 I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 3L March 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 3. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner East Kintyre Windfarm Trust are responslble for the preparation of the accounts and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of statement My examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Trust and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. lt also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. lndependent Examiner's Statement ln the course of my examination no matter has come to my attention Signed: )+. lltvvNJ/"1 Hannah Fawcett FMAAT Hillcrest Stronvaar Avenue Campbeltown PA28 6SW Date:4 June2022 Page 14
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Report for The Argyll and Bute Windfarm Trust By Inveraray Community Council For meeting on 22nd September 2022 Following on from last year’s report, to confirm the Clachan Farms (Inveraray) Windfarm Trust have awarded the following grants: Inverary District Pipe Band Awarded £1500 Part payment towards the upgrade and renewal of the World Champion Pipe band uniforms. Inveraray Highland Games Awarded £2000 Expansion of water supply pipes on the games field for use by spectators and competitors. All other clubs and events held on the files will also benefit from the improved access to water. The Community Council appointed a consultant to gather the views of the local community and produce a Community Action Plan, which identified the views of the community and visitors and their priorities in improving aspects of the local area. Areas such as such as the purchase and restoration of the pier, community hall and activities for the local younger population were identified. The Community Council have also engaged with members of the younger local community who are keen to work toward offering activities and events for the younger population to get involved in. This will involve fun runs, organised activities on the loch and utilising local surroundings. We are keen for the Windfarm Trust grant to be used to help with all those positive ideas. Please find attached: Accounts 2021-22 Minutes Action Plan Alyssa Stewart Treasurer Inveraray Community Council Page 25 Agenda Item 7
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Inveraray Community Action Plan 1 Page 29
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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Inveraray Now 3 Vision and Priorities 2 4 Making it Happen 5 Appendices Page 30
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Purpose This plan contains the local community’s vision for Inveraray and the priority activities that could turn their vision into a reality. The plan has been created following discussions and conversations with local people from across the demographic spectrum: from Primary School students to Senior Citizens. The aim of the plan is to facilitate change that can positively impact on the everyday lives of residents and produce long term community and economic benefits. The plan considers opportunities in four areas: • Business and Commerce • Infrastructure and Environment • Health and Wellbeing • Community Cohesion and Pride The intention is that the activities described in the plan are delivered collaboratively by the local community, stakeholders, and partners. Over the next 5 to 10 years activities will be implemented that are a balance of long term, complex strategic initiatives, and shorter-term quick wins. Being able to evidence the aims and objectives of the community to stakeholders and funders should help residents secure necessary resources, commitment, and funding. The information contained in the plan can also help interested parties in the public, private and third sectors to understand where to focus their activity to: • develop and deliver services • invest in Inveraray for the long term good of the community. 4 Page 32
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To ensure the plan spoke to the whole community, different groups and ages contributed to its development. A range of tools and techniques were employed to ensure that individuals could use either an online or traditional communication method to record their thoughts and ideas. Overall 83 residents were reached via quantitative methods and 24 via qualitative methods, plus group activities were carried out with Inveraray Primary School which has a head count of 60 pupils. This is a total of 167 respondents accounting for 28% of the community population. Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 shows the input received. An outline of how the final plan was developed is shown. Residents have been given the opportunity to: • come together and enjoy wide ranging conversations • highlight their views and thoughts in a considered way. Secondary Research Review of published data and studies concentrating on: • Background on Inveraray: Geographical Location, Brief History, Demographic trends • Socio-economic conditions: SIMD, economy, housing, transport, amenities, and schooling 01 STEP 02 STEP Workshops Information gleaned from the visioning session and questionnaires used in a structured assessment process with the Community Council to rank and prioritise the activities perceived by the community as having the greatest positive impact on the quality of life, health and well being 03 STEP 04 STEP 05 STEP Facilitated visioning sessions using mind mapping and brainstorming tools. The consultation included representatives from across the community including businesses, civic groups, senior and adult residents, and secondary and primary aged students. Initial Consultation Developing alternative consultation methods including visioning worksheets and 1-2-1 telephone consultations. This work ensured we could get as broad a representation as possible. Questionnaires and follow up interviews Community Open Day Following the prioritisation activity, a community open day was organised to understand the views and opinions of wider members of the community. 5 Page 33
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Overview Location Inveraray is the largest settlement in the immediate area, with Furnace to the south and Cairndow and the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar to the north. It is part of the Argyll and Bute Council area; Inveraray is classified as a remote rural community. History and heritage Inveraray is a town (former royal burgh) lying on the shoreside at the North end of Loch Fyne. In Scottish Gaelic Inveraray is Inbhir Aora, meaning mouth of the Aray. Inveraray was built as a planned Georgian town and retains several historical buildings including Inveraray Castle and Inveraray Jail. Given its historical significance the Inveraray Conservation Area was designated in 1972 as a unique example of 18th century town planning by an improving landowner. The Inveraray Conservation Area includes the original planned town, the Newtown area, the entirety of the original avenue, and the key approaches to the town. Population and demographics The population of Inveraray is 596 according to the 2011 census, this is split almost evenly between men and women. The age group spilt is very typical for Scotland. This is different from the rest of Argyll & Bute where there is a higher proportion in the 65+ age group. Age 0 - 15 Age 16 - 24 Age 65+ Inveraray Argyll and Bute Scotland 100 75 50 25 0 Community Facilities Inveraray has one primary school, a doctor’s practice, two churches (which provide community space), and a golf course. Recently however the town has lost important community facilities such as the Post Office, the Bank and Tourist Information Office. It's community hall located in the centre of the town has been out of use for many years. The local pier, another focal point of the town, is in dire need of repair. The community are proud of their town but there is a danger of decline. 7 Page 35
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Transport The A83 is the main road through the town, a trunk road linking Mid Argyll and Kintyre to the rest of Scotland. As a remote rural area far from other major settlements Inveraray has a high proportion of car and van owners. There is a significant percentage of workers who travel over 30km to work which is again unsurprising. With no rail links the only public transport available is bus. Ongoing challenges with the Rest and Be Thankful can mean the town is effectively cut off for extended periods. Business and economy Inveraray has a high level of economic activity with 80% of the population being economically activate, compared with 69% in Argyll & Bute and Scotland. The town relies heavily on tourism, having received roughly 26,000 visitors in 2019. Many businesses cater to visitors with the top 3 employment sectors being: • Wholesale and retail trade • Accommodation and food services • Construction. • The 2020 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation shows strengths in employment, health, and income. • Pride in the town and a desire to see positive change to improve social and economic outcomes. • Nationally recognised significant townscape. • Inveraray is the largest settlement in the area with a large economic catchment area. • Key tourist attractions include Inveraray Castle and Inveraray Jail. This has a strong positive effect on the local economy, bringing money into the area and providing jobs. The town lies on the A82, which is a major route to Glasgow. Travelers passing through may use local shops and services boosting the local economy. • The 2020 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation shows challenges in geographical access to services, education and housing. • The ongoing challenges with the Rest and Be Thankful are a major barrier to the growth of the community. • Poor connections and long travel time to large settlements. • Poor infrastructure and a limited variety of amenities or services. • There is a lack of opportunities in Inveraray with no further or secondary education in the immediate area and a lack of high skilled jobs. • There is a very small population in Inveraray. This means there is a small workforce and local economy. It also makes it difficult to attract external investment. Positives Negatives 8 Page 36
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A clear vision for the future of Inveraray emerged from community engagement. Five workshops were held which included a total of 24 residents. The participants formed a solid representation of the area, with participants from local businesses (hospitality and tourism), social groups, health professionals and young people. Further activities were developed in partnership with Inveraray Primary School to establish the opinions of the youngest in the community. These workshops and activities focused on four predefined themes that had been highlighted from previous consultation. The four themes are: • Business and Commerce • Infrastructure and Environment • Health and Wellbeing • Community Cohesion and Pride Within each of these four themes the community produced SWOT Analyses. This highlighted where there were opportunities to fix weaknesses and combat threats through understanding the community's strengths. These opportunities began to highlight potential projects: Establishing a vision 10 Page 38
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Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats • Great representation of independent shops on the high street. Broad range of quality products. • Visitor footfall is significant. • High level of awareness of the town within the wider west coast population – national recognition through Downton Abbey, and Duke of Argyll. • High levels of employment. • Visitors have a positive view of the town and the high street. • Strong historical background and attractive tourist sites such as the castle and the jail. • No single business/commercial voice or vision. • Recruitment issues - getting people can be hard - plenty of jobs but people not keen on the jobs and working hours. • Low wage economy. • Reliance on the tourism and hospitality industry – this makes the town vulnerable to downturns. • Vacant shop fronts affect the image of the town. • Issues with parking - not enough spaces for tourists to have ease of access to high street. Equally residents are frustrated by the inability to nip in and out of shops. • Lack of sit in coffee shops means people don't stay as long in the town as they could. • Co-op has taken people away from the main street, beginning to decrease footfall and alter the experiential feel of the high street. • Concern about introduction of other high street brands • Impact of online shopping is a threat to the physical presence of traders. • Lack of high skilled and managerial jobs in Inveraray particularly in construction and tourism & hospitality; two of Inveraray’s largest employers. • Covid 19 pandemic reducing visitor footfall. • Provide an experiential visit whether shopping or sightseeing. • Encourage the development of creative businesses, using the strong brand that the town already has. Use their skills to market and promote the town further. • Develop a Business and Tourism forum - improve communications and symbiotic relationships. • Establish a community Post Office. Business and Commerce 11 Page 39
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• Quality of townscape. • High quality of marine and terrestrial environment. • Conservation area status. • Inveraray Castle and grounds. • Overall local people can be provided for by local suppliers. • Conservation area status. • Dereliction and blight – Pier, Community Hall, vacant premises. • Lack of activity space for young people. • Dalmally Archway upkeep has been limited, this focal point needs attention. • North entrance to the town is underdeveloped. • Lack of disposal sites leads to fly tipping and dumping of waste. • Rest and Be Thankful. • Properties being purchased as holiday homes and short term lets. Challenge for people to get appropriate housing. • Town painted a single ‘white’ to improve visual aesthetic. • Community space – need for community owned and managed space. • Green spaces – improve the biodiversity of the available spaces. • Re-development of pier to boost the economy and sporting activities. • Demolish Community Hall and create a Town Square allowing access between the Avenue and the High Street. • Improve and tidy up town. Ensure that everything is as aesthetically appealing as possible (tap into Instagram promotion). Infrastructure and Environment 12 Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Page 40
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• People enjoy walking. Routes around the estate. • Karate club, pony club (lack of Inveraray folk, but drawing from other areas), music groups. • Issues around obesity and alcoholism. • Vandalism - affecting how much time people want to invest. • High levels of social isolation. • No counselling services. • Relatively few clubs/associations. • No advertising and signposting for clubs. • Draw of bigger events/clubs at Lochgilphead. • Ownership and access of some of the relevant green spaces. • Develop cycling and walking paths – connect to wider network. • Establish a befriender’s service. • Launch outreach programme to support individuals with chronic physical and mental health challenges. • Develop waymarked and interpreted Heritage/Wildlife Trail. • Improve green space to encourage sport and activities. • Launch a ‘Men’s shed’ initiative. • Publish What’s On directory. • Maintain a dedicated community noticeboard. • Extend use of social media and web communications. Health and Wellbeing 13 ThreatsOpportunities WeaknessesStrengths Page 41
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• Pride in belonging to the community of Inveraray. • Good underlying community spirit. • World pipe band champions. • The Fair. • Highland Games. • Shinty club. • The summertime becomes tourism obsessed. No time for the community. • No civic or outdoor space. • Lack of community facilities. • Limited numbers of volunteers, committee members and not enough support for the committees. • Not catering to those outwith Inveraray town. • No community meeting point. • Potential for Volunteer Burnout. • Festival Calendar. • Community Awards. • Members appeal to get more people involved in community action. • Encourage investment in community assets. • Skatepark or sheltered area in park for teenagers to meet. • More youth attending Community Council meetings. • Post Covid chance to reimagine the future. • Inveraray and District Community. Community Pride and Cohesion 14 Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Page 42
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To turn this vision into reality, ten priority projects were developed during the community engagement. The table on page 16 shows how they contribute to the vision themes. Each priority project is described in this section, with illustrative proposals and images. The priorities should be seen as a flexible framework for collaborative, community-led action. The details may need to flex over time in response to opportunities and available support. The basic aims of the ten priorities should, however, form a robust framework for action over the next five to ten years. Discovering projects 15 Page 43
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The Pier Community Hall and Town Square Youth Voice Community Growing Toilet Block and Service Station Local Residents/Housing needs survey Active Travel New Parking Strategy Social History and Environmental Trail Business and Tourism Forum Business and Commerce Infrastructure and Environment Health and Wellbeing Community Cohesion and Pride 16 Page 44
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The Pier • Complete feasibility study to ascertain the costs of redevelopment of the pier. Identify the social and economic benefits that could accrue from refurbishment including visits from small cruise liners, watersports, and increased yacht traffic. • If feasibility study shows that acquisition and refurbishment is viable, develop business plan and create funding strategy. Community Hall and Town Square • Create a masterplan that explores the opportunities that could accrue from demolition of the derelict Community Hall and creation of a town square. • Establish a clear community stance on the future of the community hall. • This area could be used for community gatherings, alfresco dining, growing spaces, performance, farmers’ markets and ad hoc social events and include both covered and open spaces. 17 Page 45
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Youth Voice/Astro Pitch • Explore and create more opportunities for young people. • Launch a programme of cultural, sporting, social and creative opportunities specifically aimed at those below the age of 18. This could help to address physical and mental health challenges. • Throughout consultation the youth voice in Inveraray has been strong. They have clear aspirations of what they want. Creating more opportunity for youth involvement in community projects would be welcomed. • The Youth Voice at consultation highlighted that their main priority was the implementation of an Astro Pitch that could be enjoyed by young people and their families in the area. Toilet Block and Service Station • Assess the feasibility of securing ownership of the toilet block by Asset Transfer from Argyll & Bute Council. • Amenity could be improved by installation of facilities aimed at those involved in hiking, cycle touring, water sports and yachting. There could be further opportunities by providing a service point for RVs and yachts making Inveraray a desirable overnight location. 18 Page 46
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Local Needs Survey (Housing and Residents) • Survey residents to identify gaps in the current business and commercial offering and develop a strategy to close identified gaps. • A housing needs survey is an essential part of planning for future housing requirements. It is an independently produced document, which gives an unbiased report on the type, size and tenure of dwellings that are needed in the community. Active Travel • Develop a masterplan and create a network of linked, accessible paths and routes to allow residents and visitors to travel and explore the town and its environs by foot and by bike. • Explore the potential for bike repair stand, and e-bike hiring services. 19 Page 47
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New Parking Strategy • Engage with council and begin discussions surrounding potential alternatives to current parking provision. This could focus on, the creation of alternative free parking spaces for workers, altering the use of parking on the High Street, increasing signage and information surrounding parking. Social History and Environmental Trail • Develop an interactive trail that tells the stories of Inveraray and its environs. • Social history can augment and enrich the understanding of residents and visitors of the town and the landscape it sits within. 20 Page 48
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Business and Tourism Forum • Create a Business and Tourism Forum to help the Inveraray business community to further their aspirations. Activities could include: • Establishing a robust brand for the town and launch a promotion and marketing strategy to attract year- round, high value visitors. This could include establishing a year-round events calendar focused on the shoulder and low seasons. • Establishing a training and mentoring programme to help traders and businesses realise increased physical and digital sales. Community Growing • Growing fruit and vegetables is becoming more and more popular as a community activity both in urban and rural locations. This activity produces multiple health and wellbeing benefits. Bute provides a good local example of what can be achieved. • Secure land to allow community growing. 21 Page 49
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Having identified potential projects for the community of Inveraray the next step is to prioritise these with input from the wider community and community council. To do this an Impact/Effort Matrix and secret voting ballot was used. The possible categories of the Impact/Effort Matrix are detailed below: • Quick wins – Give the best return based on the effort • Major projects – Provide long term returns but may be more complex to execute • Fill ins – Don’t require a lot of effort but neither do they offer many benefits • Thankless Tasks - Hard work and brings very few rewards. Additionally, the wider community were asked to prioritise the emerging priorities. The graph shows the results of the 83 responses. 125 100 75 50 25 0 Major Projects Thankless Tasks Quick Wins Fill Ins EFFORT LOW LOW HIGH HIGH IM PAC T Business & Tourism Forum New parking Strategy Social history and environment trail Toilet Block and service station Active Travel Community Growing Youth Voice /Astro Pitch Local Resident/ Housing Need Study Inveraray Pier Community Hall Prioritisation 23 Page 51
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The Pier • Complete feasibility study to ascertain the costs of redevelopment of the pier • Identify the social and economic benefits that could accrue from refurbishment • Create funding strategy • Complete Business Plan • Achieve community ownership • Begin restoration Community Hall and Town Square Youth Voice/Astro Pitch • Create a masterplan that shows the potential opportunities for the space • Explore demolition of the community hall and subsequent creation of town square • Identify an appropriate site for the development of Astro Pitch • Identify potential funding sources • Acquire land for development • Source potential contractors • Ensure youth of Inveraray are involved in the process ABC Landfill communities fund High Sport Scotland Landfill communities fund ASDA foundation ABC High Key Actions Potential Partners PriorityProject Making it happen 24 Page 52
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Local Residents/Housing needs survey Active Travel New Parking Strategy • Survey residents to identify gaps in the current business and commercial offering • Develop a strategy to close identified gaps • Commission housing needs survey Lottery – awards for all Medium • Explore case-study for rural active travel provision • Begin discussions with Sustrans or another similar expert • Develop an active travel plan for the village and surrounding area • Establish a need for e-bikes in the village • Identify a site for a repair stand • Identify potential funding sources Sustrans Cycling UK Paths for All Medium • Create alternative free parking spaces for workers • Make parking on the High Street available to visitors/mobility challenged residents • Increase signage and information surrounding parking. ABC Medium Key Actions Potential Partners PriorityProject Toilet Block and Service Station • Investigate similar case-study • Initiate discussions with ABC surrounding ownership of current toilet block • Assess the feasibility of securing ownership of the toilet block by Asset Transfer from Argyll & Bute Council • Conduct feasibility study on development of separate service station • Appoint developers to create plans for service station ABC Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund Scottish Land Fund Medium 25 Page 53
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Community Growing Business and Tourism Forum • Establish a robust brand for the town • Develop and launch a marketing campaign to attract year-round visitors • Explore potential for year-round events calendar • Establishing a training and mentoring programme to help traders and businesses realise increased physical and digital sales. Visit Scotland Business Gateway Argyll and the Isles Tourism Co- operative Low • Secure land to allow community growing • Refer to Argyll and Bute Grow Your Own Strategy • Organise informational visits to other community growing sites • Potential to partner with primary school • Create plan for community growing activities • Develop funding strategy to accompany the completion of plan Incredible Edible Sustainable Food Places ABC Inveraray Primary School Other community growing sites Low Key Actions Potential Partners PriorityProject Social History and Environmental Trail • Investigate appropriate case-study • Work with Inveraray History Society to develop potential content • Conversations with NatureScot surrounding environmental content • Discussions with paths for all surrounding potential funding Inveraray History Society Nature Scot Paths for All Low 26 Page 54
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ALIenergy Overview 2022 Argyll, Lomond and the Islands Energy Agency (ALIenergy) is a sustainable energy charity based in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. ALIenergy currently has a team of 12 working on a range of projects in three areas: Affordable Warmth; Education and Skills Development; and Local Energy. ALIenergy’s aims are: - To help people with fuel poverty and energy efficiency issues - To encourage community renewables and local energy economy - To reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. Affordable Warmth Advice Service –funded by Energy Redress Scheme, Robertson Trust, Argyll & Bute Council, Bank of Scotland, Smart Energy GB, Big Energy Saving Network, SSE Renewables, various donations. In the face of the ongoing energy price crisis, our focus this last year has had to be very much on meeting the demand for fuel poverty advice and assistance. We had an incredibly busy period last winter, demand has stayed relentless through the summer and the coming winter will almost certainly be even worse. We continue to prioritise urgent cases, and aim to provide rapid financial assistance and crisis interventions wherever needed – alongside providing a range of advice and referrals to address longer term resilience to fuel poverty. Among all the factors which make fuel poverty so serious here, particularly crucial is the lack of access to mains gas across most of the north west of Scotland. Electric heating can be 3-4 times as expensive per kWh than gas. Add to that the cold wet weather, energy inefficient housing, elderly demographics, and typically low average incomes, and we have a perfect storm of fuel poverty. Whilst the recent UK Government announcement means that the situation is slightly better than it could have been, we are still in a very serious situation and one which affects rural Scotland particularly badly, with our widespread dependence on expensive electric heating. This is a fact that the UK government simply does not seem to recognise. Many people will not have experienced the full effects of the April 54% price rise yet as they have kept their heating off over the summer. The new price rise (to an average household cost of £2,500 across the UK) is equivalent to a further 26.8% rise in energy costs. The cumulative effect of these two price rises will hit people hard when (if) they turn on their heating this autumn. Many people will not be able to afford it and many people will be very cold this winter. As energy costs in our area are particularly high (for reasons noted above), the average annual energy cost here is likely to be closer to £4,500 than £2,500, and fuel poverty is now likely to affect the majority (>50%) of our households. Our advisors are therefore very much at risk of being overwhelmed with clients this coming winter. As ever, we aim to offer advice and assistance to any individual who is struggling to pay their energy bills. Many clients come to us direct, as we are well known. We also receive large numbers of referrals from other frontline workers passing clients to us, with whom they have been working on a variety of other issues. This is an extremely effective way for us to engage with hard-to-reach individuals who may otherwise be reluctant to ask for help for a range of different reasons. To encourage this, we deliver online presentations to other charities and organisations working with vulnerable groups, introducing the issue of fuel poverty and what we can do to help. We have continued to access crisis payments for clients from various sources. These include: prepayment meter vouchers and bulk fuel deliveries from the Fuel Bank Foundation; energy debt Page 59 Agenda Item 8
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relief and ongoing cost payments from the Scottish Government Home Heating Support Fund; free appliances (cookers fridges, freezers, washing machines) from the Glasspool Trust; help with debt and ongoing costs from the Argyll and Bute Council Flexible Fund; and we are a partner in the Argyll & Bute Flexible Food Fund which provides cash interventions alongside money advice (from Bute Advice Centre) and energy advice from ourselves. We continue to refer to Scottish Government home insulation and heating replacement schemes through Home Energy Scotland, and to provide a range of advice topics to improve each client’s energy awareness and resilience to fuel poverty. Community Energy for Energy Solidarity (CEES), funded by Horizon 2020. Working with 10 partners from Portugal, France, Belgium, Croatia and UK, this 3-year European project identifies and analyses successful community energy initiatives to tackle fuel poverty in different countries, and creates a toolkit for replication. ALIenergy is both a successful practice (reporting on the achievements of the Affordable Warmth Team) and a work package leader. The project partners’ successful practices plus selected external case studies, have contributed to a draft toolkit which will then form the foundation for a final, web based version to be created and disseminated later in the project. Through investigating different funding methods for tackling energy poverty, the project may also help us to diversify our own funding methods. We continue to promote and disseminate our good practice activities and achievements across the network and learn from others; and we will take part in a formal evaluation exercise of partners’ good practices led by our academic partner, the University of Birmingham. Consumer Comfort Choice (funded by Scottish Government CARES, and Centrica’s Energy for Tomorrow grant. Across much of rural Scotland, mains gas is unavailable, and many households use electric storage heaters, which can be difficult to control and expensive to run – contributing to the issue of fuel poverty. However, they effectively provide a network of distributed energy storage units which may be controlled via smart control technology, providing greater comfort and control, a more efficient distribution system and reduced costs. Working with technical partner Connected Response, we seek to install smart controls in 90-100 households with storage heaters in Oban and monitor the resulting improvements in energy bills and household comfort. Oban CCC project is currently paused due to issues with the energy price crisis which have delayed the roll out of smart meters and prevented people from switching suppliers and we are exploring alternative solutions. ALIenergy's Education and Skills Development Programme - Funded by Scottish Power Renewables, Beinn an Tuirc Community Benefit Fund 'Regional Tranche'. This project encourages and facilitates young people to pursue local careers in STEM subjects and the renewable energy sector, providing events, workshops and careers advice in schools and communities, particularly in the areas of Mid Argyll and Kintyre. The project makes first contact with young people during their transition from P7 to S1, with activity stands at transition events followed by energy and climate change related workshops, and careers activities delivered in the secondary schools in Campbeltown, Tarbert and Lochgilphead. After a period of remote delivery during the pandemic we are delighted to be back to face to face activities – both in schools and at local community events. Following the success of last year’s film ‘STEM Journeys in Argyll’ which showcased four STEM professionals working in the Argyll & Bute area, highlighting the range career paths open to young people as well as raising awareness of the opportunities for STEM roles in the area, this year we are working on a new film ‘A Day in Industry’ – following a selection of pupils’ work experience placements in local STEM- related workplaces. S4-6 applicants were able to put into practice a range of employability skills in a bid to spend hands-on time in the workplace, finding out at first-hand what the company does and how STEM skills are integrated into the work of its staff. This film is very close to completion and shall be launched this autumn. Page 60
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From: Smith, Morven Subject: SSE Renewables donates £9.6m to communities in 2021/22 Date: 06 September 2022 11:41:59 Attachments: image001.png Good morning I am pleased to provide a link to the SSE Renewables Community Investment Review 2021/22. The review highlights that we have donated over £9.6 million in community projects in Great Britain and Ireland in the last year. www.sserenewables.com/poweringlocalchange The report shows that 1,048 community projects have been supported. The scale and impact of projects continues to grow from community owned housing projects in the Scottish Highlands, rural skills programmes in the Great Glen to environmental projects in Galway. These projects provide a lasting impact on the socio-economic development of the regions. There has been a drive by communities to take action to support a net zero future from community electric transport in the Scottish Borders and Highlands, local food growing projects in County Tyrone to district heating development in South Lanarkshire. The investment shows that small actions by individual communities can make collective impact on a net zero transition. We would welcome any suggestions you have for how we continue to ensure our funds meet the needs of communities. Best wishes Morven Morven Smith Head of Community Investment Sustainability Please note change of telephone number below T: 01738 340360 M: 07971 249509 E: morven.smith@sse.com Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3AQ sse.com The information in this E-Mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It may not represent the views of the SSE Group. It is intended solely for the addressees. Access to this E-Mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any unauthorised recipient should advise the sender immediately of the error in Page 61 Agenda Item 9
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transmission. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this email (or any attachments to it) is not an offer capable of acceptance or acceptance of an offer and it does not form part of a binding contractual agreement. SSE plc Registered Office: Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road Perth PH1 3AQ Registered in Scotland No. SC117119 Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for certain consumer credit activities. www.sse.com Page 62
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Criteria Updated July 2022. RANGE OF CRITERIA FOR GRANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL WINDFARM TRUST The Criteria outlined in this document have been developed in line with the Scottish Government Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits. The Criteria aim to reflect the principles of:- Lasting Legacy Trust and Transparency Flexible Approach Community Action Plan Local Decision Making Fair Process between Renewable Industry and the Community Grants awarded will be in line with the Community Council Development Plan and/or Action Plans and will be aligned with meeting the priorities identified in these documents as well as meeting obligations of the legal agreements in place with each windfarm operator . 1. What can be funded? (a) Grants awarded will normally be considered for the purposes of:- (i) community facilities, (ii) skills and employment, (iii) community or local events, (iv) sport and recreation, (v) environmental improvements, (vi) youth and education, (vi) , community wellbeing (vii) heritage and/or (viii) net zero/emissions reduction initiatives. (ix) offsetting community energy costs, 2. What needs to be provided before an application will be considered? (a) Documentary eEvidence that the organisation is properly constituted or is a recognised charity (OSCR registration). Page 63 Agenda Item 10
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Criteria Updated July 2022. (b) A copy of your organisations constitution (c) A copy of the most recent (audited) accounts and an up to date bank statement or an up to date bank statement if newly formed. (d) Applications from individuals may be considered at the discretion of the Trustees. 3. What will the Trustees consider in your application? (a) The area in which the grant is to benefit would normally be the Area of ‘The Community Council’. (b) The grant will be used to provide benefit for the community.whether the grant will benefit a section of the community or the community at large. (c) The grant will be used for proposals that further the ambition of helping to achieve Net Zero and have a positive climate impact in the area. (d) The grant will be used to benefit tourism, or the scenic or historic value of the area. (e) The grant will benefit the community at large. (f)(e) Has Whether other funding been applied for/approved and evidence of this. (g)(f) The ongoing sustainability of the project – ie. evidence of how ongoing costs (including revenue costs) will be met. 4. What will not be funded? Community Benefit funds cannot be used for: (a) political or religious purposes (without excluding religious buildings (such as church halls) if these provide a key community facility; (b) giving a gift, offering payment, offering hospitality or entertainment with the expectation or hope that an advantage will be received, to award an advantage already given or to facilitate or expedite a procedure; (c) to acquire, invest in, or otherwise fund any legal entity, enterprise or project where the purpose for which such funds are to be applied would not, in the reasonable opinion of the Community Council; demonstrate a significant benefit to the local community; (d) Activities contrary to the interests of the Windfarm Trust or its subsidiaries or adverse to the renewable energy industry or the electricity industry; (e) Activities that are generally understood to be the exclusive responsibility of a statutory authority; Page 64
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Criteria Updated July 2022. (f) Retrospective applications where works have already commenced or been completed; or (g) to advance a loan or to advance credit – unless a clear business case is provided in support of the application and this is permitted by the fund provider. 5. Further Information Grants for Revenue Costs Grants are available for Revenue or running costs for the following: (1) A village hall or other community building:- (a) Where there has been reasonable fundraising to match the amount of the grant. (b) With reference to a set of accounts and a current bank statement. (c) With the proviso that the money does not simply increase the general balance. (2) The provision of administrative support to community councils, trusts and charities in each community council area. Grants for Capital Costs Grants are available for Capital or Project costs with the following considerations: (1) That the project has been identified through community consultation and features in the Community Council Development Plan and/or Community Action Plan, Local Place Plan. (2) That the project may only be totally funded by the Trust when there is evidence that all other funding sources have been exhausted. (2)(3) That there is sufficient detail on what is to be delivered and that at least two quotes, preferably three, are provided in support of the application 6. Revision of “Range and Criteria” The range and criteria can be reviewed by the Trustees as necessary with agreement of all parties. Page 65
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