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Contact: Stuart Mclean, Committee Manager - 01436 658717 Karen Campbell 01631 567855
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were intimated on behalf of Councillor Julie McKenzie.Ìý |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of interest intimated. |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee - 14 December 2022 PDF 207 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Committee, held on 14 December
2022, was approved as a correct record.Ìý |
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Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group - 8 February 2023 PDF 243 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area Community Planning Group, held on 8
February 2023 , was noted.Ìý |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Minutes: ÌýMary Braithwaite and Innes
McQueen on behalf of Luing Community Council When
will the long-promised Ferry Users' Survey be undertaken? If this survey will
not be undertaken in the next few months, what measures will the Council take
to urgently review the needs of users of Cuan ferry,
particularly those using the ferry to commute to and from work? Mark
Calder confirmed that the timetable will be looked at;, advising that there are
currently two posts to be filled for Project Management, one of which will
cover, among other things, the Council’s ferry’s review. Mr Calder advised that
it is anticipated that the posts will be filled shortly, but no exact timescale
can be given. Mr Calder confirmed that he would liaise with Luing
Community Council directly on this matter as the recruitment and review
progresses. Mary Braithwaite and
Innes McQueen on behalf of Luing Community Council Ìý What
can be done to facilitate a meeting and open discussion between the Council and
Luing representatives to resolve the critical issue
of travel arrangements for primary-school children on Luing,
who are now expected to undertake two long journeys each day involving three
modes of transport to attend school on a neighbouring island? Mark
Calder advised that the Council had met the legislative requirements for safe
transport which are currently in place. Mr Calder gave a commitment to liaise
with the Community Council directly on this matter and to facilitate a meeting
to discuss their concerns. Question by Duncan Martin There
have been a number of applications for Short Term Leases for a flat within a
stair otherwise occupied by permanent residents. It is clear that these
residences are incompatible, Short Term Leases are bad neighbours. Can the
Planning, Protective Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Licensing Committee make a decision and amend
the Council Policy on Short Term Leases? Fergus
Murray, Head of Development and Economic Growth, advised that a licensing
process is being introduced for Short Term Leases across all Local Authorities
and Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Council have already received 200 applications with more
expected.Ìý Imposing Planning Control
Zones in some areas, as suggested, would have to be done in a logical way.Ìý Mr Murray, accepted that policy change will
be controversial with a huge amount of variations and that any change would
involve public consultation with the resulting evidence influencing any
subsequent change to policy.Ìý In the
meantime, the Planning Department will, in consultation with partners, deal with
each application individually.ÌýÌý Frank Roberts on behalf of Oban Community Council Following the site meeting at Ganavan with Council Officers and Councillors there has
been no feedback on the outcome of this meeting.Ìý Can the Area Committee advise on the status
of the suggested CCTV solution? Mark Calder advised that the site
meeting and the points raised during it were useful, and that the council needs
to follow an agreed procurement process in securing the necessary equipment. Mr
Calder further advised that there are legislative requirements around CCTV
installation and this will require further consideration. Question by Marri Malloy Will theÌý Council employ extra wardens to attend Ganavan and will they be ticketing those campervans that
have been in situ overnight? Mark
Calder advised that tickets would only be issued if it could be proven that
drivers had contravened the overnight parking rule and that the proposed installation
of CCTV at the location should help in this regard. The installation of CCTV
must go through a defined, robust process.Ìý
Mr Calder stated that any instances of anti-social behaviour should be
submitted to the Police. Question by Duncan Martin Prior
to the local government elections in May 2022 prospective Councillors commented
that they were dissatisfied with the way in which services were delivered,
specifically that all decisions were made at Kilmory.
Can the Area Committee comment on any considerations given to changing the way
in which services are delivered such as employing a Clerk of Works for the Oban
area? The
Chair advised that the way in which services are delivered is largely
determined by the resources available and that elected members and officers are
determined to deliver positive outcomes for the residents of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute. |
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AREA SCORECARD FQ3 2022/23 PDF 557 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the Area
Performance Report for financial quarter 3 of 2022/23 (October to December
2022) which illustrated the agreed performance measures for this period.Ìý Decision The Oban, Lorn and the
Isles Area Committee:- 1. noted and
considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented; 2. agreed that
upon receipt of the Quarterly Performance Report, the Area Committee contact
either the Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas with any queries; andÌý 3. noted that work
was ongoing and to respond to Sonya Thomas with requests or comments regarding
the layout and format of the Performance Report. (Reference:Ìý
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ, dated 8 February 2023, submitted) The
Chair ruled, and the Area Committee agreed, to a variation in the order of
business. The minute reflects the order in which items were discussed. |
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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE PDF 190 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report which
provided an update on the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and highlighted works being undertaken which were relevant to the
Oban, Lorn and the Isles area. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the
Isles Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report. (Reference:Ìý
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and
Infrastructure Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ, dated January 2023, submitted) |
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PUPIL VOICE Verbal Presentation by Pupil Representatives from Oban High School, Tiree High School and Tobermory High School Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a verbal update
from pupils at Oban High School, Tiree High School
and Tobermory High School who outlined aspects of
their learning journeys over the years.Ìý Megan Day, a pupil from Oban High School spoke of
the large range of subjects she had undertaken and enjoyed in 4th
and 5th year. In May 2022 she started work experience with the Oban
Times and is hoping to attend university to study Journalism and Politics. Hannah
Benson, from Oban High School spoke of her learning journey, the subjects she
is studying and that she hopes to attend university to study Sports
Coaching.Ìý Hannah has also attended work
experience with Daniel MacIntyre of The View working
in marketing and research. Skye Gunn, a pupil from Tiree
High School said during her learning journey she became a sports ambassador in
4th year where she worked with the younger pupils, this led her to
consider a future in Childcare.Ìý Skye
advised that living on an island she faced challenges of finding areas to gain work
experience, fortunately she had been able to help out at the nursery within the
School. Lewis Baker, from Oban High School decided going
into 3rd year that he was considering a pursuing a career in the
Royal Navy, so chose Maths, Geography and Sciences. Lewis added that in 4th
year he got the opportunity of work experience in welding and fabrication,
which he is doing a foundation apprenticeship in.Ìý Going forward he wants to do engineering and
is happy with the mixed learning at the school. Malik Cloes, a pupil from
Tobermory High School spoke of his aim to become a
professional badminton player, he stated with the support of the school he
attends 3 days a week and the other days travels to Glasgow to train and has
played at national level.Ìý He has also excelled
in his chosen subjects getting mainly As in his exam results. Millie
Mitchell-Stephen, a pupil from Tobermory advised that
she had attended a career fayre which helped with her decision in subject
choices. Since returning to School after the COVID Pandemic, Millie reported
that there was more access to counselling and the focus has been on wellbeing
of the pupils which she welcomed. Members of the Area Committee stated that they were
very impressed with the confidence, ambition and ideas of the pupils and the young
people’s wish to remain Ìýwithin the local
area. On behalf of the Oban, Lorn
and the Isles Area Committee, Councillor Kain, wished
the pupils all the very best wishes for their futures. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the
Isles Area Committee agreed to note the information provided. |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: Consideration was given to a report which provided
an update on Housing Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ activity and the delivery of the Local Housing
Strategy within the Oban, Lorn and the Isles Area. Decision The Oban, Lorn and the Isles
Area Committee considered and noted the content of the report. (Reference:Ìý
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and
Economic Growth, dated January 2023, submitted)Ìý
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DRAFT OBAN, LORN AND THE ISLES AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PDF 228 KB Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the Area
Committee workplan for future meetings.Ìý Decision The Oban, Lorn and the
Isles Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the workplan.Ìý (Reference:Ìý Area
Committee Workplan, dated 8 March 2023, submitted) |
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GIBRALTAR STREET PUBLIC REALM PROJECT - CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report which
outlined possible options for the Gibraltar Street Public Realm Project. Decision The Oban, Lorn
and the Isles Area Committee considered and agreed to:- 1.
note the content of
the report and the feedback provided as a result of public consultation during
2022 and specifically in November 2022; 2.
note the issues
identified in relation to Option A; 3.
that Officers
continue to progress Option B which retains existing site levels and looks to
resurface the existing streetscape, renew street furniture and improve street
lighting; and 4.
delegated
authority to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and
Economic Growth for the delivery of the project to completion including
agreeing a final design. (Reference:Ìý Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 13 February 2023,
submitted)Ìý |
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E1Ìý Paragraph 8Ìý The amount of any expenditure proposed
to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract for the
acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services. |