Issue - meetings

A representative from Transport Scotland was not present at the meeting and no written update was submitted.

Debbie Donald informed the Group that the barrier has been moved to allow more cars to park and it was agreed that this item is now concluded.

George Fiddes from Transport Scotland provided the following email update:

This is a Trunk Road layby and not a car park.  The area of land to the rear of the layby is privately owned. Stockpiling of material has taken place to the rear of the layby in recent months, in agreement with the landowner.  This stockpiling was to enable the construction of bunds next to the A83 Trunk Road through Glen Kinglas. If members of the Cowal Transport Forum have any queries with regard to the use of the area of land to the rear of the Trunk Road layby at Butterbridge, then I suggest that they contact the landowner directly.  It is also worth noting that there are other Trunk Road laybys further along the A83 in Glen Kinglas also.

Outcome

1. Debbie Donald noted that safety concerns continue to be raised regarding Butterbridge Car Park which was be exacerbated by the lack of a pavement.

2. The Group recorded its disappointment at Transport Scotland not attending the meeting and requested representation at the next meeting.