Issue - meetings

Report by Head of Policy and Planning, SPT

The group gave consideration to a report which provided the detail of the preparation by SPT of the Argyll and Bute Transport Outcomes Report (TOR).

Mr Sturrock highlighted the connection between SPT activities and local outcomes from the Single Outcome Agreement; and the focus given within the TOR to the services and benefits that SPT has delivered in 2015/16 together with details of the SPT/Argyll and Bute joint work streams for 2016/17.

Discussion followed and the group raised various issues which included:-

·         Change to train timetables

·         Local infrastructure – including remedial work on painting of bridges

·         Kilcreggan Ferry service

 Decision:

The group agreed:-

1.    To note the report; and

2.    That the Senior Transport Planner would take the issues raised for review at the West of Scotland Rail Forum. 

(Reference: Report by Senior Transport Planner, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, dated August 2016, submitted).