Iceman,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to correct the report that appeared in the local paper on Wednesday. As treasurer I reported that the Community Council had a healthy bank balance and our next allocation from the Highland Council would be received shortly.
In view of this I suggested that we should look to spend some of this money for the good of the town rather than leave it lying in the bank account. I then went on to suggest that the CC consider the purchase of picnic tables to be placed in both the Riverside & Green Road play areas where new equipment has recently been installed but contain no seating for parents/grandparents etc. I made the point that this type of project might also benefit from match funding from organisations such as the Co-op and CASE.
Unfortunately the reporter ignored this in his report and picked up on the bus trip suggestion. The undertaken off such a trip was not agreed and the point was made that if it ever took place it could be funded personally by those taking part.
The option of sharing some of the funds between the other projects in which the Community Council are actively involved was also suggested. These would include- Flowering Baskets, Hogmanny Party, Play Areas, xmas Lights and the improvement of the Riverside Paths.
I hope this gives a clearer idea of what was actually said.
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