Minute of KVCC meeting
| Date and Time: | 13th May 2024 at 6.30pm |
| Location: | Badenoch Centre |
| Present: | Ruaridh Ormiston (RO), Margaret Bentley (MB), Ali MacPherson (AM), Kenny Deans (KD), Russell Jones (RJ), Janet Kinnaird (JK). |
| Apologies: | Martin Stanford, Jamie Rodgers, Rod Andean. |
| Declaration of Interests: | None |
| Welcome: | |
| Adoption of Previous Minutes: | One amendment, proposed by JK, seconded by KD. |
Agenda
Treasurer’s Report
No report available. However, only one payment since March which was £150 to Kingussie Shinty Club towards the new lights.
Planning Report
Construction of footpath link from the existing footpath south of the A86 to the NCN7 / Speyside Way; elevated causeway and culvert. No objections to this application. Action JK
Police Report JE
Not available
CNPA Report KD
Kincraig is currently going through the Local Plan process. KD is aware that the Kingussie plan is well overdue, and the current one has no real relevance. Action JK to contact VABS
There was ongoing discussion around the plan and how housing opportunities in the area could be improved.
Visitor Infrastructure Improvement Plan VIIP. Money is now available for specific plans which can be applied for. Expressions of interest must be submitted to CNPA by the end of May. Information is on the CNPA website. The meeting discussed the plethora of signage in Kingussie and it was suggested that this might be a project for VIIP funding. RO suggested CNPA might like to produce a sign for campervan aires which would be standard across the area. JK mentioned a previous banner project which is currently dormant. This might be a project for VIIP. JK to circulate info to meeting. Action JK
Highland Council report RJ
RJ discussed the 20mph blanket speed limits and the proposal by a member of Highland Council to scrap the system. Councillors on the whole are in agreement with 20mph.The meeting agreed with this. With consultation some areas may be changed to 30mph. KVCC to write in support of 20mph. Action JK
RJ has received a letter from a council officer asking for the correct pronunciation of our area. This is in anticipation of a film being made. The meeting agreed it is Badencoch and not Badenoch as in Kemi Badenoch.
KCDC & Paths KD
Tuesday 14th May the Paths Group and KCDC will be at the Hydro doing maintenance.
Thursday 16th May the group will be at the Glebe ponds lifting the board walk in preparation for the new paths.
The new water Top up tap at the Gynnack Gardens is now on stream.
Matters Arising
Burrell Fund
JK had circulated information from ian Moffett (IM) to all members. The meeting agreed that the endowment should be specifically for
Badenoch remembering that this includes Kincraig, Newtonmore, Laggan and Dalwhinne as well as Kingussie. Action JK to report back to IM.
Fire Management in the Cairngorm National Park
MB completed the survey on behalf of KVCC. RO thanked MB.
Men ‘s Shed RO
There have been three consultations to date and a trust is being set up by Colin Whitton and Andy Harper. The project Officer for Men’s Sheds will meet with the steering group and proposed trustees on 20th May .The work is going ahead well and at the moment the Folk Park has offered space on a temporary basis. Unfortunately the Scottish Government has pulled funding on this important initiative for Men’s Health. RJ is discussing possible funding with Highland Council.
Items of Business
Glebe Ponds Paving
Everything being equal the work on the paths should begin on 20th May. The paved space is very expensive. JK has approached the contractor at the Spey Street Junction to ask for the old paving to be diverted to the Glebe. This would save a considerable amount. The cut branches and scrub were removed last week by community volunteers. Thank you to all who came to help including members of the local Farmers and Crofters group.
Hanging Baskets JK
KVCC has agreed to pay for three baskets for the High Street. Action JK
Financing for Talla
JK outlined the e mail from ARC re funding financial support for a project in Talla. JK had sign posted three possible. RJ had also signposted options. The VIIP may be another option which will be advised. Action JK
Access
There have been issues recently around access to Platform 2 at the railway station for disabled travellers. It was greed to write to Scotrail Disabled Access Officer and Transport Scotland Action JK
Community Council Guidance and Info
The meeting agreed that more financial help would be of benefit.
AOCB
Wolf of Badenoch Project is very positive.
The beavers are now in Kingussie and have also been spotted at Newtonore Golf Club and Aultlarie.
Still awating meeting with ABRDN and Standard Life.
Date of next meeting Monday 10th June AGM