Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside Trust

[Tom B]

"The Planning Service has completed a service review which included a recommendation to establish an Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust. It will help deliver a number of non-statutory functions that can no longer be delivered by the Planning Service on its own. It is envisaged that the third sector can play a key partnership role in the delivery of AICCT and the purpose of this project is to closely examine the practicalities of establishing such a trust, testing the suitability of its aims and objectives and gauging the likely support from the third sector.
A steering group to guide this project has been established and will include representatives from ABSEN, Argyll and Bute Council, Forestry Commission Scotland and SNH. The consultant will report to the steering group at key stages of the project.
Aim: Working together to sustainably maintain, enhance and promote the coast & countryside of Argyll and the Isles for the benefit of communities, business and visitors.
Objectives:
-Consider the merits of establishing the Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside (AICCT),
-Examine possible options for the future delivery of AICCT and possible finance mechanisms,
-Facilitate a series of consultation events and activities with stakeholders, including interest community organisations, to inform and gauge potential support,
-Identify and evaluate appropriate models for the future delivery of the Trust. "

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