Issue - meetings

Update by Campbeltown Community Council

The Group considered an update from Campbeltown Community Council, detailing concerns around Kintyre Recycling Ltd; the condition of roads in Campbeltown; and building conditions at Dalintober Primary School. The update also provided information in relation to a potential cycle route from Campbeltown to Machrihanish; the Robert Black Memorial Helipad; Campbeltown Cross; the SURF award naming Campbeltown as the Most Improved Town in Scotland; Campbeltown Community Windfarm Trust; and the Community Action Plan.

Discussion took place around the concerns raised by Campbeltown Community Council in relation to Kintyre Recycling Ltd and the plan for recycling in the area to be undertaken by Argyll and Bute Council in future. It was noted that this was a decision taken at an Argyll and Bute Council budget meeting in February 2021.

Valerie advised that Argyll and Bute Council’s decision to include Ralston Road in planned resurfacing works was welcomed, noting displeasure at the quality of repair which had been carried out on the Esplanade. Valerie also expressed concerns around new windfarm developers coming into the Kintyre area and not providing any community benefit or options for community shared ownership.

Valerie provided details of the local Community Action Plan development, noting that the assistance of the Kickstart scheme had enabled the employment of additional individuals to assist with the project.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided.

(Reference: Report by Valerie Nimmo, Campbeltown Community Council, submitted)