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Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

Consideration was given to a report updating Members on the progress made since the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 12 December 2023 in relation to the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:

1.    welcomed the community engagement to support the identification of a preferred route linking Morrisons Supermarket/Hermitage Academy to Helensburgh Town Centre/Waterfront;

2.    instructed Officers to progress with review of deliverables received from WSP, identification of outstanding requirements and to progress with securing these deliverables including sourcing funding for these as appropriate;

3.    considered the guidance from Legal Services in relation to Compulsory Purchase Order process and timescales;

4.    instructed Officers to submit a report to Council requesting approval for development and submission of a Compulsory Purchase Order for all land required to construct and maintain the preferred route alignment for the whole of Stage 1 (Colgrain to Cardross) and Stage 2 (Cardross to Dumbarton) of the Helensburgh – Cardross Dumbarton Cyclepath;

5.    considered how they can secure of match funding towards land acquisition and construction of this priority project, including from internal Council sources; and

6.    considered future maintenance options for the cyclepath, including if there is a role for community group volunteers.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 7 February 2024, submitted)

Councillor Iain Paterson left the meeting following this item of Business.