Cruach Mhor and Clachan Flats Wind Farm Trusts
Argyll and Bute Council · 3 June 2025
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL BUTE AND COWAL AREA COMMITTEE CUSTOMER SERVICES 03 JUNE 2025 CRUACH MOR AND CLACHAN FLATS WIND FARM TRUSTS 1.0. INTRODUCTION 1.1 This report seeks to update the Bute and Cowal Area Committee on the work undertaken by the wind farm trusts set up at both Cruach Mhor (Glendaruel) and Clachan Flats (Cairndow) in accordance with consented developments. 1.2 The Area Committee is asked to note these updates, which are the most recent of the annual updates required by the Area Committee on the work of the Trusts. 2.0 RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Members are asked to note these updates, which are the most recent of the annual updates required by the Area Committee on the work of the Trusts. 3.0 DETAIL 3.1 Wind Farm Trusts were set up in accordance with consented developments at both Cruach Mhor (Glendaruel) and Clachan Flats (Cairndow). Part of the conditions attached to those consents was that the Bute and Cowal Area Committee be updated annually on the work undertaken by the Trusts in supporting community projects within their Trust areas. 3.2 The updates provided in this report, at Appendices 1 and 2, are the most recent provided by the Trusts and cover the work for financial year 2024/25. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 Members are asked to note the content of the submitted information. 5.0 IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – none 5.2 Financial – none 5.3 Legal – none
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5.4 HR – none 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty: 5.5.1 Equalities – protected – none 5.5.2 Socio-economic Duty – none 5.5.3 Islands – none 5.6 Climate change – none 5.7 Risk – none 5.8 Customer Service – none 5.9 The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) - none Douglas Hendry Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Councillor Mark Irvine, Policy Lead for Community Planning and Corporate Services May 2025 Appendix 1 – Clachan Flats Windfarm Trust Annual Report 2024/25 Appendix 2 – Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust Annual Report 2024/25 For further information contact: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager, 01436 658717, stuart.mclean@argyll-bute.gov.uk