PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
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Minutes:
Calum MacFarlane-Barrow of Craig Lodge Trust spoke
of the development of the St Conan’s Pilgrim Way from Dalmally
to Iona. He asked what the Council was
doing to support multi-user routes on Mull; what the Council could do to
reinstate the coastal path used on the Way; and what his Group could do the
assist. Councillor Devon suggested that
it would be beneficial for a meeting to take place between herself, the Craiglodge Trust and the landowners at Loch Buidhe estate.
Andy
Henderson addressed the Committee in relation to the gaps in the provision of
the N78 cycle route between Oban and Fort William, specifically at the Craigneuk corner heading south towards Connel
Bridge. Councillor Robertson thanked Mr
Henderson for the information provided and requested that the Area Committee
Manager advise the Strategic Transportation Policy Officer of the Committee’s
desire to be informed of likely timescales for completion.
Neil
McIntyre questioned home care arrangements in the area. The Policy Lead for Health and Social Care,
Councillor Green advised of a meeting taking place later in the day to look at
the matter detail. Councillor Green
agreed to take forward any concerns of the Area Committee to the HSCP, and to
provide an update to Members.
Kenny
McLennan questioned live broadcasting of Council meetings. The Area Committee Manager set out the
current position described in the Constitution and highlighted some challenges
and opportunities of further development.
Sam
Leddy questioned ongoing road repairs on Connel Back
Road, advising that a Council Roads Officer had contacted him. The Chair advised that the matter was being
dealt with by the Council’s Roads department.
Mr
Leddy also enquired about accessing engineering reports under Freedom of
Information provisions. The Area
Committee Manager outlined the process for making a Freedom of Information
request.
Marri
Malloy enquired as to the position of public transport links to planned new
houses in Dunbeg, questioning the safety of children
walking this route to school. The Chair
confirmed that the upgrading of Kirk Road would commence in November and would
include lighting and pathways, and that the area was within walking distance to
the Primary School.
Michael
Wright queried the Glenshellach masterplan and sought
information on a rock face on Glenshellach Road. The Policy Lead for Roads and Amenity
Services, Councillor McCuish, confirmed that the
developers would erect a fence in the coming week. Councillor Lynch confirmed that he was happy
engage with community members on a masterplan.
Sandra
Coates questioned road maintenance at McKelvie
Heights. The Chair requested that the
Senior Area Committee Assistant log the issue on the Council’s casebook system.
Breege Smyth asked if a Gaelic language
sign would be erected for the Furan Gaelic Centre. The Chair requested that the Senior Area
Committee Assistant log the issue on the Council’s casebook system.
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