Issue - meetings

The Chair, Councillor Currie took the opportunity to congratulate Inveraray and District Pipe Band on becoming the World Pipe Band Champions for 2019.  He advised of an event being held on Saturday, 7 September 2019 on the Front Green in Inveraray to celebrate their success, and confirmed that they would be provided with a Quaich from the Council. 

Councillor Redman advised of persistent flooding issues in both Port Charlotte and Port Ellen.  The Network and Standards Manager agreed to liaise with Councillor Redman to seek resolution to these issues.  

Councillor Horn spoke of the lack of public transport link ups to events run by the Sports Hub on Islay.  She asked, that given the issues surrounding social inclusion, whether the Area Committee could write to the Council’s Transport Officers and ask them to look into this matter.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to take this matter forward. 

Councillor Horn further spoke of issues with the footpaths at Imeraval in Port Ellen.  The Network and Standards Manager agreed to take this matter forward. 

Councillor Philand enquired as to whether there was any update available in respect of his question at the last meeting regarding how budget decisions taken in respect of youth and adult learning; environmental warden services; the road safety unit and music tuition will impact the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands area.  The Area Committee Manager confirmed that the Chief Executive had advised that reports would be provided to the wider Council as they are not considered Area Committee specific.  Councillor Philand expressed his concern, advising that he had been advised that the MAKI area was the only area that did not have an environmental warden who could deal with issues such as dog fouling.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to take this matter forward and circulate the response to all Members.  

Councillor Armour requested that an update on the progress of Machrihanish to Campbeltown pipeline be sought from Scottish Water.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to request this from the Regional Communities Manager. 

Councillor Kelly spoke of the poor condition of the footpath outside the picture house in Campbeltown and also of the drains in Hall Street, Campbeltown.  He asked the Area Committee to write to Transport Scotland and ask them to address these issues as a matter of urgency.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to take this forward. 

Councillor Currie expressed concern in respect of the traffic lights at the bridge in Inveraray.  The Area Committee Manager agreed to include this in her correspondence with Transport Scotland.