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Report by Strategic Transportation Delivery Officer

A report updating the Committee of the progress made since the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 13^th June 2017, in relation to the delivery of Argyll and Bute Council’s long-standing commitment to the provision of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycling route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton, was considered.

Councillor Ellen Morton seconded by Councillor David Kinniburgh moved the following motion:-

The Area Committee agrees:-

1.    To note the contents of the update report and additional briefing note, including the progress reported with route identification and public consultation since the last report to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 13^th June 2017;

2.    To endorse the identification of a preferred route via Geilston Park road, Cardross Park and Geilston Farm access road for the phase planned for construction in 2017/18 following public consultation and consultation with Cardross Community Council;

3.    To note that the design work to update the specification of the cycleway to current best-practice design standards will be complete by mid-October 2017;

4.    In order to deliver the decision of Members at the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 13^th June 2017, to approve the Council’s continued commitment, as detailed in the update report and additional briefing note, to seek to purchase the necessary land by negotiation with relevant landowners between Cardross and Helensburgh prior to making recommendation to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee as to a requirement for new Compulsory Purchase Order.  The revised timescale for progression of land negotiations means the recommendation on the requirement for a CPO will be provided to this Committee on 22^nd March 2018, with an update on negotiations provided to the Committee on 21^st December 2017; and

5.    To support the commitment to consultation on the route within Helensburgh, including efforts to ensure a wide range of stakeholders are involved in the process.

Decision

The Committee resolved accordingly.

(Ref:  Report by Strategic Transportation Delivery Officer dated 4^th August 2017, submitted).