Issue - meetings

Discussion took place in respect of HGV and larger vehicles using the back streets of Dunoon in an effort to avoid the town centre.  Concern was raised over the continued use of these streets, which were not designed to carry heavy volumes of traffic and the possible damage that this was causing.  The Council’s Contracts Manager advised that without specific traffic orders there was nothing that could be done to prohibit this.  He suggested that it may be worth carrying out a survey on certain streets, with particular mention of Victoria Road, to ascertain which calming measures could be put in place to alleviate the issues. 

Further discussion in relation to the Sandbank area was had with Mr McIntosh outlining the work of the Timber Transport Group. 

Keith Murray informed the Group that the A83 Taskforce meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th September.

Action

The Community Governance Manager will draft a letter expressing the Cowal Transport Forums concern over poor attendance at the meeting and reiterating the importance of attendance at the meeting and also ask for this message to be endorsed by the Council Leader.

This letter will be sent to Scottish Water, Argyll and Bute Councils Roads Department and Police Scotland.

Archie Reid, Strachur Community Council informed the Group that he had been approached by members of the public regarding scaffolding being left in the disabled bay on Argyll Street near the Burgh Hall Duoon.

The Contracts Manager explained that permission had been given at local level for use during the construction of the scaffolding on the grounds of safety but that the bay should not continue to be used for storage purposed f it is causing a disruption to disabled parking access.

Anne Gabriel, Cowal Access panel informed the Group that the newer trains being used on the Gourock to Glasgow route now have button activated wheelchair ramps fitted.

Action

Contracts Manager to investigate if the scaffolding has been removed.

The Group held a discussion on the completed and proposed works to Dunoon Pier. Gordon Ross congratulated Argyll and Bute Council on the works already undertaken and enquired about the next stage of the project.

Councillor Walsh informed the Group that Argyll and Bute Councils main focus in relation to the pier is to progress with the phase 2 works.

Anne Gabriel from the Local Access Panel distributed information and assistance cards that can be used for public transport. The Forum noted the information provided.