Issue - meetings

A report by Jim Smith, Head of Roads and Amenity Services.

Members considered a report informing them of the asset management approach for roads, giving an update regarding the SCOTS project and setting out the policy documents and work streams being developed to support the asset management of roads.

Jim Smith advised that a draft Roads reconstruction programme would be sent out for review at all the Area Committee meetings.  He reported that there was further planned treatments for the  A83. 

Councillor Semple and Councillor Kelly expressed their concerns for the ‘B’ roads in the local area.  Councillor Kelly enquired when due prioritisation would be given to the  roads in Argyll and Bute.  Jim Smith replied that he envisaged a 3/10 year plan would be implemented to address road issues.

Councillor Hay raised the issue of potential damage to the tourist industry with the state of many ‘C’ roads leading to tourist attractions.

Decision:

Members agreed to note the content of the report.

(Ref: A report by Jim Smith, Head of Roads and Amenity Services, submitted dated 3 August 2011).