Decision details

The Clerk advised that there was no questions from the public. 

Councillor McAlpine asked whether there was anyone in place to deal with the re-erection of headstones in cemetery’s, particularly with a view to the recent spate of bad weather.  The Head of Roads and Amenity Services advised that there is no formal programme in place.  He advised that as a general rule headstones are the responsibility of the family, but in situations which are deemed unsafe or pose a danger to members of the public, action will be taken by the Council.  Further discussion was had in this regard, with Members requesting that the Area Governance Manager advise the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee of the Area Committee’s concerns and ask them to take the matter forward. 

Councillor Philand advised that he had recently attended the meeting of the Ardrishaig Community Council, where concerns had been raised in relation to the apparent lack of interest from the Council in regards to the regeneration of Ardrishaig.  Further concerns were raised by Councillor Taylor in respect of an article that had recently appeared in the Argyllshire Advertiser which suggested that the Council were “pulling back” from the Local Development Action Plan.  The Chair reminded Members of the recent presentation from Scottish Canals and the support the Area Committee had shown to the regeneration of Ardrishaig.  He also advised that both the Ardrishaig Regeneration Masterplan and the Economic Development Transformational Project for MAKI were due to come before the Committee at its next meeting in April 2015.  Councillor Philand advised that Ardrishaig Community Council were keen to have a meeting with the Chief Executive, the Head of Economic Development and Strategic Transportation and Councillor Ellen Morton.  The Area Governance Manager agreed to lodge the request that this meeting be set up.