Issue - meetings

Mr John Reid asked a question in relation to the sourcing of materials and associated costs in respect of the CHORD projects throughout Argyll and Bute.  Mr Reid was particularly concerned over the cost of granite, which he believed would need to be sourced from India and China.  He expressed concern over whether this was economically friendly.  Mr Reid advised that he was aware that a tender was about to be accepted by the Council in this regard and that the works were scheduled to begin in October in Oban.  He requested that the Area Committee put forward a recommendation to all Councillors asking them to give consideration to using cheaper, locally sourced materials.  General discussion took place in respect of the Council’s Procurement procedures, with Mr Reid expressing concern over the timescales involved.  The Chair reminded Mr Reid that the MAKI Area Committee can only deal with issues in the MAKI area but requested that the Area Committee Manager pass the concerns raised by Mr Reid to the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee and to Policy and Resources Committee for their consideration.