Strachur and District Community Council
Minutes of 10th June 2026
Strachur Memorial Hall
Members Present: Archie Reid Convener, William McGladdery Vice Convener Kirstie Reid Secretary, Isabel McGladdery
also present were 02 members of the public
Apologies: Lizzie MacDonald Treasurer, Councillor William Sinclair
Minutes of the previous meeting held on the Wednesday April 2026
Matters Arising : shrubbery at Glenbranter bus stops blocking sight lines
Councillor Update: Councillor had met with FLS at Pucks Glen to see what was happening as a lot of residents are concerned about when or if it will reopen, ABC Council officer will liaise with the Community Council re 20mph zones in our CC area
Police Report: Between 15/04/2026 and 09/06/2026 there was 12 incidents and 06 crime reports 1 detected parking HGV on pavement,1 detected speeding , 1 detected failing to comply with traffic lights, 1 detected failing to report accident, I detected no MOT, 1 undetected threatening and abusive behaviour. Police Scotland are holding an Emergency Service Partners day partners in Strachur on Saturday the 13th of June all welcome.
Health Report: The provision of CTAC Services was discussed as having to go to Cowal Community Hospital is no possible for a lot of patients, Kirstie checked with bot West Cost Motors West Go service (formally pingo and dial a Bus and they only go as far as the Creggans Inn and Midletters and InterlochTransport do the same this leave a large number of patients unable to access basic health care, she has raised this with the ABS HSPC officers and asked them to look at this as a matter of urgency. Kirstie will share the reply when she is able to do so.
Secretaries Report: we have received correspondence from the following
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Keith tenant ABC re sight lines
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LLTNP Planning Applications
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Nathan Barrie Cowal deer management Group minutes
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Forestry Land Scotland monthly updates
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Bear Scotland various emails re work schedules on the A82 and A3
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Melissa Stewart ABC re Community Council Elections 2026
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Sam Spencer re Argyll Rally 2026
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SSEN powering Communities to Net Zero fund
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Police Scotland drone Guidance
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Sharon Smith Forestry survey
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Hugh o Neil Rally Motorsport Order
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Luke Horner ABC Cellular Community Fund 2026
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Alison MacGillivray Head Teacher SPS re sign post
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Liz Campbell various issues
Julieann Small ABC emailed info on Disability Equality Scotland consultation on the following dates
1. 18/06/26 Island Communities Ferry and Air Travel
2. 01/07/26 Access to Healthcare in Remote Areas
3. 30/07/26 Transport Network in Rural Areas
4. 02/09/29 Community Transport in Remote and Rural Areas
5. 07/09/26 Transport Network in Island Communities.
Please if you on the voters role and wish to become a CC member either fill in the application online or contact Kirstie for a form Timetable for the Argyll and Bute wide 2026 community council elections are as follows nomination packs are available from the Friday 5th June 2026, Nominations close on Thursday 25th June at 4pm. Elections will take place on Thursday 20th August. If you want to keep and Community Council membership n the area we urge you to stand for election
Treasurers Report:: there is a balance of £2456.72
Transport Update: next Cowal Transport Forum takes place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday the 30th June 2026.
Argyll Rally 2026 Update: everything is in place for this years Rally
National Park Report: nothing to report
AOCB; A member of the public asked if we could write to the Strachur Mooring Association and ask what safety work they have carried out to ensure that no boats could break free from the moorings and damage the electricity lines, as last winter when the yacht broke free and was beached and snapped the power lines this caused the power to be off for three days and nights, which resulted in the residents loosing a lot of food etc.
Manse Gardens Kirstie has spoken to Trust Housing and it is hoped that the residents will move back in at the end of June and the other 11 properties will be available for rent
Date and location of next meeting 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th August 2026 Strathlachlan Community Centre
Kirstie Reid Secretary Strachur and District Community Council