Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services

Members considered a report outlining the development and preparation, and seeking approval of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Economic Development Action Plan 2015/16.  Discussion was had in relation to various aspects of the plan including the  Kilmartin Museum and the Bowmore Masterplan; the ferry services within the area and the role that tourism plays within the area.  It was agreed that the Plan would be updated to reflect the change in circumstance for the Kilmartin Museum project and also to acknowledge that Phase 2 of the Bowmore Masterplan was now underway.

Members noted that the EDAP is a working document, which can be updated and amended as it progresses. 

Decision

Members agreed:-

1.    to note the contents of the report; and

2.    to endorse the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Economic Development Action Plan, 2015/16.

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 5 August 2015, submitted.)