Issue - meetings

The Group considered an update from Neil MacFarlane, Transport Scotland, which provided information around scheduled trunk road projects including the repair of roundabouts in Lochgilphead in May; resurfacing projects at Drumore, Luss, Honeymoon Bridge, Succoth, Brenfield Bay and South of Shira; the repair of two bridges near Lochgilphead; and work on an embankment at Furnace.

Neil advised that he would be attending a meeting at Burnbank Street, Campbeltown, in the afternoon and anticipated meeting some of the Group partners there.

Updates were also provided on actions from the previous meeting of the Group. It was noted that further information was still being sought from BEAR Scotland in relation to when the most recent cleaning of drains on Kinloch Road, Campbeltown, had been carried out. It was also confirmed that remaining works on Hall Street, Campbeltown, were scheduled to be carried out on 27 and 28 April. It was advised that further investigations were being carried out with BEAR Scotland and Councillor Armour around the requirement to repair a culvert at Kilmichael Farm.

Following Neil’s departure from the meeting, Councillor Armour requested confirmation that works on Hall Street, Campbeltown, were still going ahead as planned. Councillor Armour advised that he would seek further clarification on this from Neil following the meeting.

Valerie Nimmo noted her disappointment that Campbeltown Community Council had not been invited to attend the meeting at Burnbank Street. Councillor Armour noted that he had recently been made aware of the meeting, which had been arranged by Council officers, and that he would be in attendance.

Decision

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

(Reference: Report by Neil MacFarlane, North West Area Manager, Transport Scotland, tabled)