Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

The Committee considered a report which provided a recommended approach to develop medium to longer term aspirations to improve the pedestrian and cycle facilities in Dunoon Town Centre as requested by Members at the 2 March 2021 Bute and Cowal Area Committee.

Discussion focused on the success of the Discover Dunoon smartphone app and how a version would be developed for Rothesay.

Decision

The Bute and Cowal Area Committee;

1.    noted the relevant responsibilities and funding situation of the Roads and Infrastructure Service and the Strategic Transportation Team;

2.    acknowledged that the Strategic Transportation Team does not have budget or staff resource to progress any changes in Dunoon Town Centre and that there are no suitable challenge funds currently accepting applications which could fund such work;

3.    welcomed the measures being implemented by the Strategic Transportation Team to support residents and visitors to Dunoon and Cowal to travel more actively; and

4.    noted that future reports would be submitted at later stages to the Bute and Cowal Area Committee to discuss future aspirations.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 30 July 2021, submitted)