Issue - meetings

Sgt Stuart Watson of Police Scotland spoke of the festive campaign which is now underway throughout the area.  He advised that there had been an annual leave restrictions to ensure increased patrols in the area.  He highlighted the new drink drive limit and advised of the Shop a Dealer initiative which would be in the press this week. 

Mr Watson urged the group to ensure that they kept additional supplies in the car, including blankets etc in case of severe bad weather. 

Discussion was had in relation to the loss of the addicition service “Encompass” in the area, with emphasis being put on the gaps in service over the festive period which will inevitably fall on the emergency services. 

The Chair thanked Mr Watson for the information provided. 

Rod Buchanan of ACHA reported that the regeneration of the eight units in Tarbert was still on course for the scheduled completion date of January 2015.  He advised that the twelve units of various sized housing was well under way in Invereray as the contractors were now on site.

The Chair thanked Mr Buchanan for the information provided.