Recent Developments
Listed below are details of recent developments under discussion by the Community Council. Some topics will have associated documents or external websites, which can be viewed by clicking on the links.
Roads
North Ayrshire Council are currently discussing proposed work on the String road and also on the A841 from the are upgarded earlier this year towards the Brodick Castle.
As the details are finalised we will publish here.
NAC also provide regular updates for roadworks across the area including Arran as appropriate.
- The General updates will be published here as we receive them.
- Regular updates on road works and closures are also available on the North Ayrshire Website.
Brodick Terminal Development
CMAL provide updates on the progress of the construction of the new terminal at Brodick which is forecast for completion summer 2017
- Click here to access the latest update - Bulletin No.5.
- Changes in traffic flow are also introduced starting 25th Nov. see details here.
Action on Hearing Loss Scotland Hearing Aid Clinics
Monthly clinics are scheduled to be held at the War Memorial Hospital
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Is someone you care about misusing alcohol or drugs?
Arran Community & Voluntary Service
ACVS provide the Community Council with regular reports on their activities.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
Coming Events
2017
2018
Community
Matters relating to the local community which are under discussion by the Community Council are listed here. Some topics may have associated documents or external websites, which can be viewed by clicking on the links.
Community Planning Partnership
ACC participate in North Ayrshire's Community Planning Partnership - Community Engagement Network meetings which are held four times per year.
The minutes of the most recent meeting can be read by clicking the link below.
Elderly Forum
An ACC representative attends the Elderly Forum.
The Elderly Forum meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the Ormidale Pavilion from 11am until 1pm.
Chairperson: Helen Kerr
Secretary: Jean Strachan
The meetings are open to all residents aged 55 and over. Details and topics for the meetings can normally be found in the Arran Banner.
Youth
The Community Council are very keen to hear from all sections of the community and in particular all the residents who look forward to a long and happy working and leisure life here.
The Community Council would encourage all age groups to use the contact us feature on this website to let us know what matters are important to you or anything that concerns you.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
Planning
Current Planning Applications
Planning applications for Arran are notified to the Community Council on a weekly basis and if required to respond we will discuss and submit a reply to the specific applications requested by NAC planning Department. These responses can be viewed on the NAC planning website using the specific application ref No.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
Health
Liz Evans is the Community Council's representative for Health related matters and will submit material as available from the various meetings and consultative boards attended.
Arran Public Reference Group
The minutes from latest meeting can be found by clicking the link below.
The notes from previous meetings can be found by clicking the link below.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
Transport & Roads
The Community Council continue to work with our local and national representatives to develop a strategy for the improvement and development of the islands roads. Working with the NAC roads department we have developed a good relationship which ensures the local views and priorities are discussed and notification of works is published on a regular basis.
NAC Roads Maintenance programme for 2016
North Ayrshire Council have provided a summary of planned road maintenance for the island for 2015.
Ferry Committee
The ACC representative to the Ferry Committee is Jim Henderson.
Isle of Arran Ferry Committee meets on the second Monday of each month and the chairman is Iain Thomson. Their AGM is held in June and is open to the public.
Clyde Ferry Users Group
Arran is represented on this group by a represntative from the Ferry Committee and NAC Cllr John Bruce.
We have also asked to be made aware of future meeting agendas in advance to allow us to submit local points to our representative for inclusion at these meetings.
Concessionary ferry fares increase.
The Community Council have been involved in this forum which is managed by SPT and continue to monitor the actions and proposals from their meetings. They generally meet only twice per year and NAC is represented by Cllr John Bruce, with whom we will work closely to ensure the best outcome for the residents.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
Environment
Forestry Extraction Work Group
Following a presentation from the Forestry Commision to the Community Council in May 2015 a working group was established with the following brief:To critically review and advise the Forestry Commission on its strategic objectives for timber extraction on Arran and evaluate all proposed options.
The minutes from these meetings will be available here when approved.
- Meeting held 24th Jan 2017
- Meeting held 25th April 2016.
- Meeting held 25th Feb 2016.
- Meeting held 21st Jan 2016.
- Meeting held 29th Oct 2015.
- Meeting held 27th Aug 2015.
- Meeting held 30th July 2015.
- Meeting held 1st July 2015.
- Meeting held 21st June 2015.
Environmental Panel
Richard McMaster attends the Forestry Environmental Panel meetings with the Forestry Commission. These meetings are held four times per year and are intended to inform the local community of Forestry plans and intentions in Arran and offer an opportunity for contributions.
A summary of the most recent meeting is available by clicking the link below.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
Housing
Woodland Crofts
ACC are represented on this group by Colin Mackenzie.
The notes from previous meetings can be found by clicking the link below.
Rural Housing Sub Committee
Colin Mackenzie attends this forum and his latest report can be found by clicking the link below.
Rural Housing Conference
This conference is an annual event and minutes will be provided as available.
The notes from previous meetings can be found by clicking the link below.
Please use the form on the Contact Us page if you wish to contribute to the discussion on any of these topics.
