Month: November 2020

Agenda for SCC meeting on 8th December

30th November 2020 /

SCC agendaSTRATHDEARN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
MEETING on TUESDAY 8 th December 2020

At 7:30pm Via Zoom Meeting ID 876 3340 5345 Passcode 070591
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS

OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

1. Apologies for Absence.
2. Declarations of Interest.
3. Minutes of the Meeting of 10 th November 2020.
4. Matters Arising.
5. Law and Order.
6. Road Safety.
7. Financial Report.
8. Applications to the Strathdearn Community Charitable Trust.
9. Planning Matters.
10. Windfarms.
11. Update from Strathdearn Community Developments.
12. Highland Councillors Questions
13. Correspondence.
14. Any Other Competent Business.
15. Date of Next Meeting (12th January 2021).

Money advice leaflet from Community Council

30th November 2020 /

 

  • What to do if you’re in debt.
  • Which benefits are available?
  • Where should you look for hardship payments and grants?
  • Do you need legal advice?

Strathdearn Community Council has passed along this useful leaflet, compiled by Highland Council, Citizen’s Advice and other agencies. It’s packed with advice and information for those struggling to make ends meet in these difficult times.  CLICK HERE to read the  pamphlet.

Board Member, Strathdearn Community Developments

24th November 2020 /
Are you interested in being involved in making changes within Strathdearn to ensure that the community can face the future in a confident and sustainable manner?
 
SCD was established in 2013 in to deliver local projects and services into the area to meet with the community needs. Projects vary in size and cost ranging from multi-million pound affordable housing, the recently new Strathdearn hub/shop/cafe to simple footbridge replacement. In accordance with regulation covering our charitable status, we must demonstrate that all projects and services can be delivered and maintained to ensure we can achieve the best value and social outcomes for our community.
 
We are currently looking to appoint a maximum of four new Directors to our Board. Faced with a number of unique financial, project management and service delivery challenges, we are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to the community and prepared to give their time and effort.
 
We want to hear anyone within the community irrespective of their skill set or background, who is interested in the challenge of developing the strategic direction of the SCD activities in order to shape a positive and sustainable future for Strathdearn. To further strengthen the Board people with professional financial experience would be particularly welcomed.
 
The appointment is voluntary with input on an as needs basis depending on individual project or service delivery involvement. There is currently a minimum of twelve Board meetings per annum; normally held on a Thursday evening. At present these are held “virtually” in order to comply with current guidance. Director appointments are for a period of three years with potential for reappointment. In the event that applications received exceed the available places, new Directors will be elected following an SCD members vote at the AGM on the 3rd December 2020.
 
Nominations Application forms are available here: Nominations should be submitted by midnight on the 27th of November.
Should you wish to find out more or discuss the requirements please phone Mhairi Macsween on 01808 511700 or email scdassist@hotmail.com.

Affordable Housing Community Open Evening

16th November 2020 /

Come along to our opening evening for your chance to have an informal

chat about the Affordable Housing project with the partners involved.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 25th November 2020

 6.30pm / 7.15pm Slots. Limited spaces available. Pre Booking Only!

 The Strathdearn, Tomatin

 

Find out:

  • What is Community-led housing and what are the benefits?
  • What is the Scottish Government’s Rural and Islands Housing Fund?
  • How does The Rural Housing Burden help keep properties affordable? 
  • How we are working with Tomatin Estate?

 

Hear:

  • FAQ’s on the impact of the project.

 

Give:

  • Feedback on the design and layout for the planning application.

 

Pre bookings only! Booking will close on 25th Nov at 3pm.

Call 01808 511700 or email scdassist@hotmail.com

 

Covid-19 precautions in place. One way system and please wear a

face covering and wash/sanitise your hands on entry and exit.

 

We hope you can join us! Telephone Consultations Available on Request.

 

Further Info available here:

SBLF – Fact Sheet for General Information (September 2020)

Allocations Policy 02.08.19 – Version for Community Grps

Housing Options Info

SCD’s Annual General Meeting

16th November 2020 /

Thursday 3rd December 2020

Virtual Zoom Meeting at 7.30pm

Invite and Agenda will be sent to all members.

 

New SCD members welcome.

SCD Membership Forms available here:

https://thestrathdearn.org/community-matters/strathdearn-community-developments-2/membership-forms/

 

New Board Members welcome

https://thestrathdearn.org/document-library/document-library/strathdearn-community-development/forms/

 

The meeting will be followed by a brief Board meeting – All attendees may stay for this meeting.

We hope to see you on the 3rd!

Velocity Bike Sessions – a cycling success!

14th November 2020 /

Our thanks to Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop for coming to run three amazing bike sessions.

All were provided free with funding from Cycling UK. Everything from how to position your helmet, checks on your bike, bike safety and bike skills to bike maintenance. We all learned a lot!

SCD are looking forward to the next sessions on Sat 28th Nov. There are still spaces available, email scdassist@hotmail.com for info.

Families are encouraged to join together.

 

SCD Travel Survey – calling all Strathdearn residents!

5th November 2020 /
SCD are working with Cycling Scotland towards their nationally recognised Cycling Friendly Award for the commitment to increasing cycling. 
 
SCD would like to gain an idea on possible improvements and betterments for the community, with an aim to applying for funding to implement these changes. Your help would be greatly appreciated and make a difference to the facilities that we can offer. Please take a moment to fill out our survey on the link below, thank you for your time!
 
 
As part of our commitment we ran a Big Bike event in February with a Dr Bike session to check over your bike, trials on electric bikes and a led bike ride (the ride was unfortunately cancelled due to heavy snow however to be re-scheduled next year). Now we have a number of fun, outdoor bike sessions coming up run by Velocity! 
 
Sat 14th and 28th November 2020, The Strathdearn 

9.30-11.30am Free Bike Skills and Cycling in Traffic session

12.15-1.30pm Free Basic Bike Maintenance (inc. puncture repair). Participatory session plus free useful giveaways for every participant.

2-4pm Free Bike Skills and Cycling in Traffic session

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: scdassist@hotmail.com or call 01808 511700.

  • We welcome families to join together.
  • All independently cycling children welcome (no balance bikes and stabilizers on road session), provided under 16’s are accompanied by an adult.
  • 1st hour – Bike Skills. 2nd hour – Cycling safely on the road.
  • Cycling groups no larger than 8 people.
  • Bikes and helmets, (kids and adults), can be borrowed for the session.
  • All sessions will be provided by a qualified Bikeability and Ride Leader from Velocity.

Strathdearn CC Online Meeting ~ 10th November 2020.

4th November 2020 /

SCC agendaStrathdearn Community Council’s next meeting is at 7.30pm on 10th November 2020. Due to coronavirus restrictions the meeting will be held online (Zoom video conference).

The agenda for the meeting is available in this website’s document library here:

Agenda for November 11th Nov. 2020

Members of the public are invited to attend by clicking the following link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/87633405345?occurrence=1605294000000

 

New Project Leader Maureen Mcdonald-Cooke joins SCD

4th November 2020 /
SCD are delighted to welcome Maureen Mcdonald-Cooke to the team as Project Leader. Unfortunately, this means she has resigned from her position on the Board. 
 
The role is not solely aimed at the affordable housing (although this will be the majority), it is aimed at tracking and assisting in the design and delivery of all SCD and Moy Sub Committee projects.
 
Great to have you on board Maureen!

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