Issue - meetings

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the six projects approved to proceed to full business case as part of the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund.

Motion

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agree:

1. to note the progress made with the projects as detailed within the report; and
2. to recommend to the Policy and Resources Committee that Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Funding of £365,000 is reallocated to the Lochgilphead Front Green project (comprising £110,000 currently allocated to the Argyll Street project which is proposed to be delivered through another funding route and £255,000 underspend in relation to the Barmore Road junction improvement).

Moved by Councillor Colville, seconded by Councillor Taylor.

Amendment

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee considers that the allocation to Tarbert from the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund should remain within Tarbert and if not able to be utilised in the Tarbert area then it should be considered for reallocation throughout the Tarbert, Ardrishaig and Lochgilphead areas. 

Moved by Councillor Horn, Seconded by Councillor Kelly.

The vote was taken by calling the role and Members voted as follows:-

Decision

The motion was carried 5 votes to 3 and the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee resolved accordingly. 

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth)