Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services

The Committee considered a report which provided an update on the ongoing discussions in relation to flooding issues in Campbeltown; an update on the work carried out by the Flooding Working Group; and information on the Scottish Government’s latest flood risk management initiative.  Discussion was had in relation to the possibility of a preferential purchase scheme, as a means to assisting homeowners in the MAKI area with the physical protection of their properties. 

Decision

Members agreed:-

1.    to note the contents of the report; and

2.    requested that the Contracts Manager provide feedback on the possibility of a  preferential purchase scheme to the Area Committee meeting in October.

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