Issue - meetings

Members expressed their dissatisfaction at the lack of attendance from Partners and Stakeholders, with specific reference being made to Transport Scotland, who had provided an update by email prior to the meeting and had advised that they would continue to engage with the Council through their quarterly liaison meetings.  Discussion was had in relation to a number of issues including crossing points at Inveraray, Tarbert and Campbeltown and Transport Scotland’s annual capital programme.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to write to Transport Scotland expressing the concerns of the Area Committee and asking for attendance by an appropriate officer at a future Area Committee meeting to address local issues. 

Further discussion was had in relation to ongoing issues within the Health and Social Care Partnership, with Members expressing concern over the level of priority given to issues raised at Area Committee level.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to make contact with the Chief Executive to highlight the concerns of the Committee. 

Councillor Philand requested that the Area Committee Manager seek information on how budget decisions taken in respect of youth and adult learning; environmental warden services; the road safety unit and music tuition will impact on the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area.