Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the delivery of a range of facilities across Argyll and Bute to support camping and motorhome staycations.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee approved -

1.    funding for Gateway and passing place signage;

2.    that funds were set aside for Portaloos in hot spots for 2023 as with 2021 and 2022;

3.    that the Staycation Officer contract be extended by 6 months (to end of September 2023) to allow for the development and completion of projects;

4.    a review be undertaken concerning Public Toilet upgrades with Visit Scotland funding;

5.    completion of the Motor Caravan Overnight Parking Project with an additional £30,000 allocated from the staycation budget; and

6.    completion of the Glenmorag project.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 1 December 2022, submitted)