And compliment the impressive work started in May which is before us today. I also wish to compliment my ward members for their openness and commitment.
Now is a time
for looking forward and building a legacy for our children and grandchildren.
It is clear this
is a unique opportunity for Barra, not only in terms of health and education,
but in terms of economic development;social regeneration;
and investment.
Our decision, while aspirational, must also be based on a realism in relation to funding, provision of public services and developments in community empowerment.
Our decision, while aspirational, must also be based on a realism in relation to funding, provision of public services and developments in community empowerment.
This proposal
provides Barra & Vatersay with not only a new estate, but an expanded range
of services delivered in a new way I believe that is sustainable.
The Report clearly shows that:
1. Place has
been used to audit need and design services.
2. It
supports all community aspirations for a critical range of services supported
by the Comhairle, NHS and Scottish Government.
3. It is
aspirational not only for Barra & Vatersay but as a model for wider
application in rural communities.
4. It has
momentum and will happen to an agreed TT.
5. It
challenges us all in terms of:
· Public, Private
and Third Sector partnerships
· It requires
collaboration at all levels in all processes
It presents a
vision based on a clear practical framework, supported by Scottish Government.
It leaves much to do.
The options are clear and the evaluation of these are consistent with our preferred outcomes:
· Expanded service
· Efficiently
managed and delivered
· Catalyst for our
social and economic future.
I welcome this report.
