POLICE SCOTLAND
Update from Police Scotland
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Minutes:
It was noted that there was no representative from
Police Scotland at the meeting.
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POLICE SCOTLAND
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Minutes:
Sergeant
Eddie McGunnigal from Police Scotland was in
attendance and highlighted that he was happy to take any questions the group
may have.
Liz
Neilson highlighted that she was asked on behalf of residents of Sandbank to
attend the meeting due to concerns of speeding in the area, advising that in
June there had been an accident which resulted in two fatalities. She added
that she has since found out that the incident was not considered to be a
speeding offence by Police Scotland. Miss Neilson highlighted that there was a
similar incident on the 5th of November.
Miss
Neilson advised that there is no pedestrian crossings at any point from
Sandbank highroad to Sandhaven and there are a number
of cars parked on the pavements and road which restricts the view for
pedestrians and other drivers.
A
Community meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday 24th November
at Sandbank Village Hall with over 200 people having intimated an interest to
attend and discuss the concerns of residents.
Discussion
took place in regards to speed detection completed by the Police within the
locality. Sergeant McGunnigal highlighted that speed
detection is carried out when the police have free time or have available
resources. He added that there are a number of safety aspects for staff they
need to consider when doing undertaking these duties, he added that he would
enquire about a speed survey.
Sergeant
McGunnigal advised that he would ensure that someone
from Police Scotland would attend the Community Meeting. The Chair added that
he would enquire about someone from the Roads Department attending the meeting also,
and advised he would be happy to attend as well.
Councillor
Sinclair highlighted the serious concerns after the incidents in Sandbank. He
advised that he is planning to meet with a representative from the Roads
Department to discuss the potential ways to reduce the speed along that road.
Sergeant McGunnigal highlighted that he would be more
than happy to support any road safety measures in the area.
Discussion
took place regarding the recent release of wild boar in Strachur. Sergeant McGunnigal highlighted that he had attended a Multiagency
meeting last week regarding this and advised that a plan is in place to keep
them in an area of fields and added that they are now being fed by the Forestry
Commission with a plan in progress to capture and rehome them. He advised that
road users need to be aware as they are with other wild animal with public
safety advice been given through various sources.
Kirstie
Reid highlighted that shopkeepers on Argyll Street are fed up with the number
of people cycling on the pavements. Sergeant McGunnigal
added that officers will be encouraged to talk to anyone using the pavements as
a cycle lane.
Discussion
was had in regards to cars being parked along the side of the road. Sergeant McGunnigal highlighted that this can often act as natural
traffic calming with cars slowing down when they see them. Miss Neilson added
that if there were crossing facilities this could also cause traffic to slow
down. Sergeant McGunnigal added that he agreed and
highlighted that this would be down to the Roads Department and added that once
the speed survey is completed it would be presented to the Forum.
Outcome
The
Forum noted that:
1.
the Chair would enquire about the
possibility of a representative from Roads and Amenity Services attending the
Community meeting on 25 November 2022; and
2.
Sergeant McGunnigal
would enquire about the possibility of undertaking a speed survey at Sandbank.
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