News from Campbeltown Community Council

AN OFFICIAL from Transport Scotland (TS) discovered how tricky it is to cross the A83 in Campbeltown when he met Argyll First councillor Donald Kelly.

A meeting of Campbeltown Community Council heard, last Tuesday, that TS official George Fiddes was stuck on one side of the beige surfaced crossing for some moments while the rest of the group were opposite him.

Mr Kelly said: ‘The current unofficial crossing points are unsafe. Hopefully as a result of this meeting we will see a new designated crossing installed.’

Mr Fiddes left the town convinced of the need for a lights-controlled crossing in the area of the Aqualibrium.

Members also discussed the possibility of a flashing 30mph sign, at the entrance to Campbeltown near Gobagrennan Road on the A83, to remind drivers of the speed limit.

School demolition

MEMBERS were informed that when the new grammar school opens and the old one is demolished, parking will be restricted at the school.

It was reported that staff and pupils were to be encouraged to car share and that there would be restrictions on school parking in Hutcheon, Limecraigs and Woodlands Roads.

There was a suggestion that there might be parking in Campbeltown with a bus link to the school.