TRANSPORT UPDATES
Verbal Update by Chair
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Minutes:
The Chair advised on current transport activities
including that Roads and Infrastructure Services (RIS) had recently launched a
Twitter handle @ABC_roads_infra which provides
information on services such as roadworks and bin collections and capital
schemes that were progressing, also advising that there is a dedicated page on
the council website for updates: Roads Capital Programme (argyll-bute.gov.uk).
He highlighted that local reports had been received
around traffic issues at the amenities site at Bogleha
and that these had been addressed by RIS by encouraging the waste-to-product
management company to minimise the number of customers queuing outside the
facility, however current restrictions around physical distancing make this
difficult. RIS are also exploring options around progressing parking
restrictions on Bogleha Terrace. Councillor Alan Reid sought and received
confirmation from the Head of Roads and Infrastructure that Members would be
briefed before any action is taken.
The Committee noted that the date to find a
solution to the Blairmore bin lorry issues was
extended to 31 May 2021 and RIS were not aware that the residents had made a
commitment to upgrade the road yet so the service was likely explore a road end
uplift solution. The Chair also advised
that special uplifts would restart from 1 June 2021.
In relation to Ardencraig
Gardens the Chair advised that Council Officers had a positive meeting last
week with the Bute Island Alliance who are keen to progress a community led
scheme involving the areas of the site intended to be repurposed.
The Chair advised that Members can expect to
receive regular weekly briefings on staycation related issues and that the
contractor has until later this week to provide a solution at Rothesay
pontoons, with an update to Members to be expected soon thereafter.
Discussion focussed on the need to replace street
furniture such as bins, TROs at Rothesay High School and who had responsibility
for ensuring CCTV cameras are operational with Members encouraged to raise
issues on casebook as appropriate.
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