Issue - decisions

Cllr Kelly informed the group that despite requests to Transport Scotland by the Ferry Sub-Group, they were unable to change the timetable for next year.  The Chair advised that there was a need to strengthen existing groups and coordinate links and resources accordingly.  Discussion followed regarding air links with Northern Ireland and Jane McCallum updated the group on Logan air routes to Ireland.  The Chair welcomed any ideas and suggestions from the group

Decision

The group agreed that Piers and Harbours would remain on the Agenda

That the Marine Operations manager would be alerted to the slippery condition and bad lighting at Tayinloan Pier

That the Ferry Subgroup would be on the February Agenda for discussion at the meeting

That Jane McCallum would provide the detail of scheduled Logan air flights to Ireland.

Councillor Semple, Chair of the Ferry Sub-Group, updated the Group on recent meetings held with both Transport Scotland and CalMac Marketing team.  He had received a draft revised timetable and this would be given further review and discussion at the Ferry Sub-Group meeting later that day. 

 Stuart Green advised the group on the final passenger figures for the Campbeltown - Ardrossan ferry route.  These were:-

Passengers    -                       7484

Cars                -                       1226

Councillor Semple advised that the Ferry Sub-Group would also review these figures to ascertain any trends resulting from them.  He reported that CalMac were not keen to release the actual passenger figures for the Brodick-Ardrossan crossing to non-stakeholders.

Decision

The Group agreed that a letter would be sent to CalMac on behalf of the KIWG requesting the Brodick-Ardrossan figures.