Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

Consideration was given to a report which provided an update on the Lorn Arc Tax Incremental Finance Agreement (TIF) initiative following an update report being presented to the Councils Policy and Resources Committee on 17 February 2022.  The report also provided a detailed update on current live projects at Dunbeg and Oban Airport.

Discussion took place around the increased awareness and public interest surrounding the future plans for Oban Airport, with Members seeking the formation of a Stakeholders Meeting Group with membership to include the Community Council; local residents and the resident travelling community. 

Decision

The Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee:-

1.          considered and noted the update provided within the report and the decisions made by the Policy and Resources Committee at its meeting on 17 February 2022; and

2.          agreed to request that the Head of Development and Economic Growth investigate the possibility of organising a Stakeholders Meeting Group to increase awareness and public interest in the future plans for Oban Airport. 

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Infrastructure, dated February 2022, submitted)