Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report providing an update on the progress made in relation to the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton.

Members agreed that they wanted to discuss the information contained in Appendix 2 of the report so they agreed to exclude the Press and public to allow for consideration of this information.  

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:

1.    Noted the continued efforts of Officers to engage with WSP Design Consultants and instructed officers to provide a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee on the legal aspects of the design contract and the options available to the Council for expediting the design aspects and facilitating the construction thereafter;

2.    Instructed officers to continue to provide reports on a quarterly basis; and

3.    Welcomed the securing of funding from the highly competitive Places for Everyone Programme for initial design development of Phase 3, Helensburgh Town.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 20 September 2022, submitted)