Issue - meetings

Alan Baker of Campbeltown Community Council enquired about the distribution of windfarm monies and what part, if any, the Council play in deciding which community organisations benefit.  The Head of Economic Development and Strategic Transportation advised that renewable energy agreements between Power Companies and local communities was a purely voluntary scheme which the Council provided assistance in facilitating discussions between the parties involved.  Discussion took place in respect of the Tangy developments and the ability of local communities to make application for funding toward projects at both local, regional  and national level.  Mr Murray advised that further information could be found on the Council’s website or by contacting the Councils Transformational Projects and Regeneration Manager or Senior Planning Development Officer directly. 

George Thomson of the Killean and Kilchenzie Church Preservation group outlined the Minute of Understanding  with Argyll and Bute Council in relation to the preservation of ancient monuments in cemeteries around the Kintyre peninsula.  Mr Thomson spoke of issues which have arisen as a result of staffing issues within the Council and sought clarity on the best solutions to these issues.  The Area Committee Manager advised that following correspondence with Mr Thomson, she had passed the information to the Council’s Amenity Performance Manager who would pick up on the issues on his return from annual leave.  She advised that Legal Manager, Donnie Kelly was dealing with the issues relating to Corporate Membership. 

The Chair, Councillor Colville commended the group on the works being undertaken to maintain and preserve 12^th Century cemeteries around Kintyre and highlighted his hopes that this would become a trail for tourists to explore. 

Councillor Armour advised of the ongoing issues in relation to street lighting in the Glebe Street and Witchburn areas of Campbeltown.  Discussion took place in respect of the consistency of information being fed back into the casebook system by officers.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to seek clarity on the issues raised by Councillor Armour and provide an update to Ward 1 Members by email. 

Councillor Kelly asked if the Area Committee could write to Crossreach to ask them not to make any decision in relation to the future of Auchinlee Care Home until the possible options at Machrihanish Airbase have been fully investigated.  The Chair agreed that a letter should be drafted and sent to Crossreach and copied to all Members of the Area Committee.

Councillor Horn advised of street lighting issues in the Carradale area.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to raise these with the Head of Roads and Amenity Services.