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The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an overview of the proposed arrangements for the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund in 2024/25.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.     noted the funding announced by the Scottish Government for 2024/25 financial year for Local Authorities with responsibilities for islands; and

2.     agreed that arrangements for the fund are the same as those initiatives agreed for 2023/24 and detailed in Table 1 of the submitted report to ensure that the support reaches communities as quickly and effectively as possible.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated August 2024, submitted)