Road Safety Concerns Regarding Deer on the Carriageways
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Minutes:
Gordon
Ross raised concerns regarding deer on carriageways at night and asked Police
Scotland if anything can be done to help minimise the problem.
Alex
Smith responded that from a policing perspective they can only offer advice in
terms of using deer whistles and reducing speed. Mr Smith added they were wild
animals and therefore not covered by any policing legislation.
Cathleen
Russell informed Mr Ross that a Deer Action Group had been formed and were currently
in talks with land owners to investigate what could be done to reduce deer
numbers in the area. Mrs Russell suggested that concerns be raised with the
Chair of the Deer Action Group.
Outcome
Mrs
Russell to provide contact details for Duncan Hunter (Chair of the Deer Action Group)
and pass to the Senior Area Committee Assistant.
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