Skye & Lochalsh Access Panel

Minutes of meeting at Victoria Cottage, Portree

Wednesday 22^nd November 2006

10.30 am

Present:

Joan Turkington, Mike Taylor, Julia Rudram, Peter Kinloch, Alex Crockett, John Holt, Colin Hutchings, Mike Dunworth, Ina Blane, Liz MacLeod. 

Mike Taylor welcomed Ina Blane as a new member and introduced her to the group. 

1. Apologies:

Una MacLeod, Patsy MacDonald, Nora Warby, Kathleen & Colin MacCormack. 

2. Minutes:

These were approved by Joan and seconded by Alex as being a true record of the meeting. 

3. Matters Arising:
1. Disability toilet at Armadale Castle. Ongoing.

Portree Regeneration Plan – Liz had tried to contact Andy Butler but was told he no longer worked for the council and was left holding while waiting for someone else to attend. Action: Liz will try to contact someone else that can deal with the situation.

3. Finance – Peter said that we have £400 left in the bank which should be enough to pay for travelling expenses until we get the grant from Highland Council. Action: Liz will contact Highland council to find out when we can expect to receive the funding
4. Hand held computer – Liz had found software on the internet so will forward details to Julia. Action: Liz to forward details of software to Julia
5. Portree toilets - complete
6. Portree Chemist shop door - complete
7. Tigh na Drochaid dropped kerb – complete
8. Armadale Hotel – Julia has finished the report and Liz will check it and make a copy.
9. Broadford Hotel – a letter had been received asking for further information. Liz phoned to speak to the manager and will try and arrange for someone to call to explain the problems.
10. Broadford toilets – complete.
11. Edinbane Community Garden – nothing further heard but some members of the committee had called to see the garden and agreed that disability access was very difficult.
12. SDEF funding – spending plan was sent to Stirling and we are awaiting their approval.
13. Portree Gymnasium – Liz has sent letters to the three businesses involved and is awaiting replies.
14. Ayr Access Panel – ongoing. Action: Liz to write to Ayr Access Panel with our approval of their booklet.

 

4. AOB:
1. Raasay toilets are not suitable for disabled – Action: Liz to contact ferry terminal to find out who is responsible
2. It was agreed that meetings for 2007 will be held on Wednesdays and John Holt asked if we could arrange them not to coincide with the Chest Heart and Stroke Club so that he would be able to attend.

 

5. Next Meeting:

Wednesday January 17^th at Victoria Cottage at 10.30 a.m.