Decision details

PUBLIC AND COUNCILLOR QUESTION TIME

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Councillor John Armour asked for clarification from Transport Scotland regarding the flooding issues between Bellochantuy and Glenbarr where there have been temporary traffic lights installed since last month but the blocked drains remain the same and the flood water is still an issue.  He also asked about the crash barriers installed along the whole length of the road which have been put through drains and into ditches which have caused these to overflow.  The Area Committee Manger confirmed that she would take these questions forward to Transport Scotland who the Committee noted would be present at the March 2019 Area Committee meeting in Campbeltown.

 

Councillor Anne Horn advised that Islay Community Council had asked about what additional funding is available to help support a number of their sub-groups. It was noted that a report addressing this issue is due to be discussed at the next meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.

 

Councillor Horn enquired if there was any update on the plans for laybys and a footpath to the new West Highland Housing development in Port Ellen as there are concerns around the safety of residents with no appropriate way to reach the village and the lack of public transport to this area..  She also highlighted a number of issues in relation to street lights in Carradale and at Gigha Ferry Car Park which is a particular issue for the children travelling to school and waiting on the ferry. 

 

Councillor Alastair Redman asked when the lighting on Shore Street, Port Charlotte, Islay will be fixed.

 

Councillor Armour also raised the issue of the street light at Castlehill Primary which was still not working.

 

The Area Committee Manger confirmed she would pass these questions to the relevant department.

 

Councillor Donald Kelly asked for an update on the low water pressure in Low Askomill, Campbeltown, asking when this would be included in the Scottish Water Capital Programme for replacement. The Area Committee Manger confirmed she would write to Scottish Water to request an update on the timescales. 

 

Councillor Kelly raised his concerns over the Policing of events in Campbeltown which he felt have suffered due to new regulations restricting Police Officer involvement in respect of policing parades and managing traffic during these events.  The Area Committee Manger advised on the changes which have been agreed by Police Scotland nationally and why temporary traffic road orders have to be processed.  Members asked the Area Committee Manager to write to the Chief Constable of Police Scotland to raise these concerns and asked that the response is circulated to Members of the MAKI Area Committee.

 

Councillor Kelly asked for a report on Christmas lights to come to the March 2019 MAKI Area Committee with an officer in attendance.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to make this request to the relevant department.

 

As requested by Councillor Horn the Area Committee noted that Councillor Kelly had been highly commended at the Councillor of the Year award ceremony in November 2018.

Publication date: 10/12/2018

Date of decision: 05/12/2018

Decided at meeting: 05/12/2018 - Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Committee