Month: November 2021

Update on: THE STRATHDEARN COMMUNITY PLAN

27th November 2021 /

THE STRATHDEARN COMMUNITY PLAN

MESSAGE FROM THE STEERING GROUP

(made up from members from the community; Strathdearn Community Council; Strathdearn Community Developments; and the Strathdearn Community Charitable Trust) currently updating the Strathdearn Community Plan with the help of our independent researcher, Dawn Griesbach.

WONDERING WHAT THE FINDINGS OF THE COMMUNITY SURVEY SAY SO FAR?

COME TO THE COMMUNITY EVENT in the STRATHDEARN HUB TO FIND OUT

SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER from 10am to 5pm

DROP-IN EVENT

(No sit-down meetings or presentations)

Drop-in anytime between 10 – 5 to:

• see what the findings are so far

• have a cup of coffee, respond to what you’ve seen

• and add in anything you feel is missing ・ last chance to have your say…

Before….

• Dawn and the Steering Group work on the final report to be presented at a public meeting before being signed off to Strathdearn Community Developments for implementation.

Who does what in Strathdearn? — find out on 23/11/21 at 7pm

16th November 2021 /

An Information Evening explaining the different roles of our Council, the Development Company & Moy sub-committee, the Trust, and White River Trading — Wednesday 23rd November 7pm, in the Strathdearn.

There will be an information evening on the 23rd of November in the Strathdearn from 7pm – 8:15pm. This evening is to give any interested residents of Strathdearn more information about the various bodies that operate in Strathdearn. There will be representatives from the Strathdearn Community Council, the Strathdearn Community Development company and charity, White River Trading company, The Moy Sub Committee and The Strathdearn Community Charitable Trust.
 
This meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about what these organisations do and how members of the public of all ages and backgrounds can get involved.
If you would like to attend, it would be helpful if you could complete the signup form using the link below or sign up at the shop so that we have an approximate idea of numbers. The Google form link is here:

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeuoDfKi7L…/viewform…
 
Please feel free to contact Elaine Macleod (SCD Company Secretary) if you have any questions regarding the above.
 
 

Road Closures at MOY (B9154) from 22/11/21 to 05/12/21

4th November 2021 /
Posted by a Moy resident on Strathdearn Facebook page on 4 Nov 2021:
 
I have finally managed to make contact with the contractors representative regarding the road closures at Moy on the B9154. The road will be completely closed from 22nd November to 5th December and again from the 12th January to 19th January 2022.
 
A letter will be coming out to all local residents either on Friday this week or at the latest Wednesday of next week. Discussions are taking place with the Highland Council & Stagecoach regarding both School & other bus services and information will either be in the letter or communicated by a subsequent letter.
 
Road signs will be put up at both ends of the road advising of the closures.
 
I have left the contractors with both my telephone number and email address any further information I get will be put on Facebook.
I have just been told that they will send me an email with the draft letter, confirming the dates of closure. I will put this on Facebook asap.

Community Council Meeting – 9th November 2021(incl. Zoom info)

2nd November 2021 /

Community Council Meeting 9th November 2021– At 7:30 PM Via Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 823 4059 5090

Passcode: 811428

Members of the public are welcome to attend

all meetings of the Strathdearn Community Council

 

Agenda

  1. Apologies
  1. Declarations of interest
  1. Minutes of last meeting held on 12th of October 2021
    [View them HERE]
  1. Update from Stagecoach – William Mainus (Commercial Manager)
  1. Matters arising
  1. Financial report
  1. Law and order
  1. Road safety
  1. Applications to the SCCT
  1. Planning matters
  1. Windfarms
  1. Update from SCD
  1. Highland Councillors questions
  1. Correspondence
  1. AOCB

Date of next meeting: 7th of December 2021 @ 7:30 pm

SCD PROJECT UPDATE # 2 – 1st November 2021

2nd November 2021 /

This is the second news update on the projects side of the business and below is the latest information on the wide variety of items underway.

Following the feedback from the last issue, we have noted the comments and decided to have hard copies available in the shop, as well as displayed on notice boards.

As you can appreciate there are a lot of ideas presented for potential projects, and these are all under consideration. These will then be added at the appropriate time to this News Update and circulated. If you have an idea that you would like to be considered then please use the Community Survey to bring that idea forward. If you wish to contact any of the SCD Board on any issues the contact e mail addresses are listed below. We are all open to ideas and questions.

This is the second news update and we would appreciate your feedback on the timescales and the way it’s presented: –

Affordable Housing Affordable Housing continues to make excellent progress. As previously explained, it has been challenging times to progress construction projects in today’s market, which has slowed things down. However, we are now pleased to announce all of the main elements of the project are secured. Extra grant funding has been agreed and we are ready to be able to get to the next phase. Our planning application has been submitted, but has not progressed due to securing other elements of the project. This and the building warrant will now be the focus of the appointed contractor 7EVEN Construction based in Aviemore to move this forward. Once all statutory consents are in place, the site will be made secure and ground works will commence. We anticipate the timescale for the groundworks to start early Spring 2022, weather dependent!

SCD will deliver 6 houses and 2 self-build plots.

Tomatin
What – 2 x 2 Bed 4 Person Semi-Detached Bungalows Disabled Access
            2 x 2 Bed 4 Person Semi-Detached
            2 x 3 Bed 6 Person Semi-Detached
            2 x Self-Build Plots

Interest can be registered for SCD properties via the Community Housing Trust website under future opportunities:

https://www.chtrust.co.uk/future-opportunities.html

or by telephoning 01463 233549

As part of our significant grant funding package from The Rural Housing Fund, we aim to offer affordable, rented and secure accommodation to local people who are finding it increasingly difficult to find a home in our community in which they need to live and work. Therefore, an Allocations Policy for community-led housing will be developed and adopted to ensure that there is a transparent and fair process applied. We are legally required to comply with this. Ensuring any allocations are based on a housing need, that fulfils the required criteria of the Policy. This is a strong requirement to comply with our funding.

The allocations and management will be outsourced (again a requirement of our grant funding) to a reputable Lettings Agent who has a strong background and experience in allocating and managing affordable housing for community -led housing projects. We will seek to apply a local allocation scheme to balance the relative needs of applicants’ household circumstances with the priorities of the local community.

The Highland Council will build 2 houses and 4 cottage flats.

2 x 3 Bed 6 Person Semi-Detached houses

4 x 1 to 2 person cottage flats

These will be allocated via applying to The Highland Housing Register:

https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/925/council_housing/244/apply_for_a_house/6

It is likely the development will be fully completed in 2023
Paths Project Sect 7

A revised drawing to incorporate some design issues, redirecting the flow of rain water is near completion. Once this has been issued and discussed, and hopefully resolved, we can then move to the next stage, which is for The Highland Council to advertise the tender opportunity for both paths. We are hoping that this will be achieved within the next few weeks.
Paths Project Sect 8

We applied for funding to NatureScot for this section, but unfortunately were not successful as their funding pot is significantly over subscribed, along with our specification that is required to meet with Section 7 does not fit within NatureScots’ prescriptive criteria.

SCD continue to look for other funding opportunities as and when they arise. We have also engaged with Transport Scotland in line with the upcoming A9 dualling to explore any opportunities from that side.
Traffic Calming Project at Alt Nacrath Bridge and the viaduct

The Public Consultation period has now ended and we are delighted to report that there were no objections to the proposed speed reduction and traffic calming measures. This now means that these will be formally put out to tender by The Highland Council within this financial year.
Gym

As previously advised by way of a new release this item is on hold pending the outcome of the community survey
Dog Litter Bins

Prices obtained by Community Council in September and passed to SCD for action now awaits SCD Board approval. This is expected to be approved and progressed towards the end of the year
Playpark Skate Park It is hoped this will progress following the appointment of Full time Project Officer
E Bikes

The shelter has been erected, Charger points on site to be fitted and await delivery of the Storage Shed for the Bikes and then this can be completed. This due to a supplier delivery issue out with our control
Shop Opening Times

A separate news release has been issued and the shop will transfer to 3B Catering operation from early November
Programme of Events at the Strathdearn

We continue to publicise a fortnightly look ahead at all events booked in the “hub” and this has been received well by the general community

 

Tomatin Shop – change of management

2nd November 2021 /

White River Trading (WRT) and Strathdearn Community Developments (SCD) are pleased to announce that the operation of the community shop is to be transferred to Charlotte Kennerly (trading as 3B Catering Ltd.) on the 8th November 2021.

This move comes after several months of negotiation and discussion on how to provide the best and most economical method of operating the shop without compromising the standard of goods and services provided to the community.

It is believed that operating the shop and café together as one entity will eliminate some of the problems recently encountered when the café and shop were under separate ownership. 3B Catering Ltd. is committed to maintaining the high standard of shopping experience currently enjoyed by the community.   

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