Issue - meetings

Update by Campbeltown Community Council

The Group considered a written update from Campbeltown Community Council which outlined concerns around the standards of learning and teaching at Campbeltown Grammar School and provided information around discussions with Council officers around this. The update also provided details of concerns around some windfarm developers in Kintyre not offering Community Shared Ownership, and steps being taken in petitioning the Scottish Government to make this a requirement. Information around the development of a Community Action Plan; the procurement of new inclusive play equipment for the Jock’s Boat Playpark; and the funding of materials and equipment for a Town Centre Maintenance Officer was also included in the update.

Valerie Nimmo highlighted parking concerns in Campbeltown, particularly around the area of Burnbank Street, noting that the one-way system put in place by the Council should be reviewed as it was not working for that particular area. Councillor Armour advised that he shared Valerie’s concerns in relation to parking, noting that the new traffic management system had worked to an extent but not for Burnbank Street. It was noted that some of the parking congestion in Burnbank Street could be linked with businesses with numerous vehicles in that area. It was agreed that Shona Barton would raise concerns with the appropriate Council officers following the meeting and circulate any response to the Group, Councillor Armour confirmed that he would also be raising the issue following the meeting.

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)