Issue - meetings

Update from Timber Transport Group

The Chair highlighted that Iain Catterwell was no longer in post and that the Timber Transport Group were in the process of recruiting to this post.

Kirstie Reid highlighted that she had previously raised concerns around the number of lorries going into ditches at Loch Eck, advising that this continues.

Graham Revill advised of major tree felling work at Clachaig and that the lorries appear to be going along the A815 to Glasgow and highlighted that it was a shame it was not going to Sandbank.

Outcome

The Forum:

1.          noted that Councillor Sinclair would pass concerns regarding the number of lorries going into ditches at Loch Eck to the Roads Department; and

2.          noted that the Committee Manager would pass concerns regarding the non-use of Sandbank to the Timber Transport Group.

Iain Catterwell advised that there was no update at this time but that he was happy to respond to any questions. 

Councillor Sinclair asked if there was progress on a voluntary 20mph zone at Sandbank by drivers.  In response, Iain advised that it was a matter for hauliers but that their view was they were legally driving to conditions. 

Kirstie Reid, Strachur Community Council, raised an issue with a pinch point that made it difficult for 2 large vehicles to pass on the road together.  Iain invited Kirstie to get in touch with him to discuss this as it might be possible to fund from Timber Transport Funding for road improvements.