Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received on behalf of Councillors Donald Kelly and Tommy MacPherson.

Having noted the absence of Councillors Kelly and MacPherson, the Governance Manager advised that the Campbeltown Common Good Fund was inquorate and as such was unable to transact any business.

The meeting was re-scheduled to take place by Microsoft Teams at 3:00pm on Monday, 19 June 2023. 

The meeting re-convened on Monday, 19 June 2023.

Present:         Councillor John Armour (Chair)

Councillor Donald Kelly

Attending:      Shona Barton, Governance Manager

Having noted the absence of Councillor MacPherson, the Governance Manager advised that the Campbeltown Common Good Fund was inquorate and as such was a consultation meeting.

The Governance Manager further advised the remaining Trustees that following a decision made by Council at their meeting on Thursday, 19 May 2022, a delegation had been given to the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support (or his representative) to determine applications in consultation with Ward 1 Members, and the decisions are recorded on that basis.

There were no declarations of interest intimated. 

The Minute of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund, held on 1 March 2023, was approved as a correct record. 

Members gave consideration to a report detailing the current position of the investment transaction activity for the period. 

Decision

Members agreed to note the statement and balance of income available. 

(Reference:  Financial Statement, Simmers & Co Chartered Accountants, dated 7 June 2023, submitted)

Members gave consideration to the annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023. 

Decision

Members agreed to note the contents of the annual accounts. 

(Reference:  Annual Accounts, Simmers & Co Chartered Accountants, dated 31 March 2023, submitted)

Members gave consideration to the application from the Mull of Kintyre Music and Arts Association.

Decision

Members agreed to award the group £6,000 to assist with the 2023 Mull of Kintyre Music Festival.  

Members gave consideration to the application from Kintyre Food Bank.

Decision

Members agreed to award the group £1,600 to assist in the provision of enhanced packages for families during the school holidays.

Members gave consideration to the application from the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10K (MOK Run).

Decision

Members agreed to award the group £2,000 to provide each participant with a handmade Campbeltown Pottery medal.

Members gave consideration to the application from Keeping It Local CIC. 

Decision

Members agreed to award the group £500 to assist with the cost of the administration and promotion of walking tours in Campbeltown. 

Consideration was given to the End of Project Monitoring information provided in respect of all awards granted for the 2021/22 financial year.  Members noted the ongoing work of Committee Services in ensuring that contact is made in respect of awards where the End of Project Monitoring information remains outstanding.

Decision

Members agreed to note the information provided. 

Members gave consideration to the current criteria of the Fund.  Discussion was had on a number of possible areas of amendment/inclusion including where an application forms part of a wider project, as much information as possible on other funding sources should be provided.

Decision

Members agreed that the Governance Manager would look to update the criteria as outlined above and circulate to Members for agreement before it goes live. 

The Governance Manager provided a short update to Members on the ongoing work to raise awareness of the Fund, with it being noted that the Campbeltown Courier may be interested in running an article on the Fund later in the year. 

Trustees noted that the next meeting of the Campbeltown Common Good Fund would take place on Wednesday, 6 September 2023.