Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update following the decision to remove Helensburgh Wooden Pier from the project options within the Rural Growth Deal Tourism and Place Programme.

Decision

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee –

1.    accepted the Consultants findings, particularly that a berthing facility at Helensburgh Pier could not be operated on a revenue neutral basis, particularly where long-term capital replacement costs were accounted for, and that officers would no longer devote resources to pursuing a Council funded berthing facility; and

2.    agreed that the Head of Development and Economic Growth would engage with Helensburgh Community Council and any other appropriate community group(s) who may express a wish to pursue options, including a potential asset transfer of Helensburgh Wooden Pier.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated November 2023, submitted)