Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an overview of road infrastructure assets within Argyll and Bute Council based on 2024-25 data for asset condition, previous investment, asset valuation and other relevant information.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee:

1.    endorsed the Annual Status and Options Report and the positive analytical feedback it provided and agreed to use the information for future budget setting;

2.    noted the significant investment by Council over the last few years which has allowed officers to reduce the deterioration to our road network and that the current block allocation for all Roads and Infrastructure services reduces to £3.823m in 2026-27 and 2027-28 which if not increased in line with the reports funding requirements would mean a deterioration in our road condition and subsequently affect our communities; and

3.    agreed to recommend to Council that they consider increasing the resource for roads reconstruction in 2026/27.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Infrastructure, dated December 2025, submitted)