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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

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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 Services 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 ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp 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 ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp 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 ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp.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 ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵapp.