Future Direction
WHAT ARE THE NEXT ACTIONS AND WAY FORWARD?
(possible timetable of events)
As stated our application has been accepted and registered No CB00112 11th February 2010.
The Scottish Government will appoint an Independent valuer by 26th February 2010.
26th March 2010 – The Independent valuer completes his report.
March & April 2010 - Community consultation on the Business Case. Download the form, and have your input into this now!
1st April 2010 – Group receives valuers report. This starts the clock ticking as we under the Act have 28 days to conduct and conclude a postal ballot of all voters within PA28 6 area of Kintyre.
29th April 2010 – The result of the ballot must be completed within 28 days and given to the Scottish Ministers.
20th May 2010 – The Scottish Ministers have 21 days to notify the MACC group of their decision. The decision must achieve 50% return of ballot papers with support in excess of 25% of supporting registration of Interest.
21st May 2010 – The MACC group have 6 months or a later date as may be agreed between the MOD Defence Estates and the Community body to conclude the buy out and a date of entry.
OUR AIMS FOR THE FUTURE BUSINESS
We would hope to work very closely with MOD Defence Estates, Scottish Government, HIE, and Argyll & Bute Council to create the following:-
The MACC group would run the airbase by leasing out the buildings, land, runway and associated facilities, also supplying the maintenance and security for the above.
The Business plan income will be generated from leases and sharing of profit on joint business ventures with companies operating inside the airbase and there will also be income from the maintenance side of the business.
Our vision for this project is that it will be a model of sustainable development for the community of Kintyre, to develop lasting benefits for the area from a range of possibilities bringing long term employment. It is for the community to now get behind this project as it’s their company and can be a great legacy to leave our future generations.
