Performance Committee - March 2024

This document contains the draft minutes of the Performance Committee meeting held at the Cairngorms National Park Authority office on 8 December 2023. The meeting included introductions, declarations of interest, and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on 9 June 2023. The committee discussed an update on the Cairngorms 2030 Programme for Q4 2023, highlighting budget considerations and collaboration with partners. Additionally, the committee received an update on the Cairngorms Trust and Community Led Local Development, acknowledging effective funding from the Scottish Government. A Beaver update was presented, focusing on the Bringing Back Beavers Project, engagement with farmers, and the establishment of a beaver working group. The meeting concluded with a discussion on items for the next year's agenda, and the Director of Corporate Services confirmed the Management Team would consider these items. Steve Micklewright was confirmed as Vice Chair of the Performance Committee.

This document contains the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Performance Committee Paper 1, dated 8 March 2024, focusing on the "Cairngorms 2030: Delivery phase inception." Prepared by David Clyne, Head of Cairngorms 2030, the paper updates the Performance Committee on risks under management, presenting the delivery phase inception period from January to February 2024, and planned development work until the end of April 2024; the Park Authority and the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) have agreed and signed a 5-year delivery phase contract, with the official start date being 18 January 2024; Scotland's First Minister and the Minister for Green Skills officially launched Cairngorms 2030 on 5 February 2024. The document also highlights programme delivery actions to end April 2024, including completing MS Project training, commencing procurement, completing external recruitment, planning a Summer 2024 programme celebration event, and submitting programme and project reports to the NLHF.

This document contains an update on the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Peatland ACTION programme, presented to the Performance Committee on 8 March 2024. The document reviews progress against targets for 2023-24, plans for 2024-25, and the possible effects of revised national budget positions on the programme. Although the programme is largely on track to meet the National Park Partnership Plan target for peatland restoration, a reduction in funding could affect the sector's confidence and ability to innovate, despite landowner engagement and a resilient project pipeline. Overall, senior managers believe there are no matters of strategic significance that need immediate attention.

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Performance Committee, outlining the agenda items for 2024. It recommends that the committee note the planned timetable for these items. The Performance Committee supports the board's corporate performance reviews and activity updates. The document lists planned agenda items for 14 June, 20 September and 13 December, covering topics such as Beaver Project Updates, Outdoor Access, Website Redevelopment, Capercaillie, Cairngorms 2030, Peatland Action, Community Led Local Development, Cairngorms Nature and the Venison Scheme. The document states that the listed agenda items are subject to change.

This document contains the minutes from the Performance Committee meeting held at the Cairngorms National Park Authority office on 8 March 2024. The meeting covered several topics, including updates on the Cairngorms 2030 delivery phase, the Peatland Action Programme, and proposed agenda items for future committee meetings in 2024. Discussions included funding challenges, private investment opportunities, and ensuring responsible investment practices. The committee also discussed the strategic overview of the Cairngorms 2030 project, and the next meeting is scheduled for 14 June 2024.