Campbeltown Community Council Update

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Campbeltown CC Report for MAKI Jan 24 
Trench Point Path 
In 2021, following representation from members of the public to Campbeltown
Community Council about the poor state of the core path between Trench Point
and Baraskomil and the unsafe nature of the bridge thereon, the upgrade of this
path was identified in the Campbeltown Community Action Plan.  Initially it was
thought that this project could be part of Campbeltown’s celebration of the
Queen’s Jubilee in 2022.  However, accessing funding has taken longer than
anticipated and it was only at the end of 2023 that we secured funding to
upgrade the path. 
The work on the path started on Monday 16th January 2024 and the path will be
out of use for approximately 6 weeks. The path will be 1.5 m wide with a
compacted aggregate spread to leave a smooth surface and should link with the
path at Slatyfarlan Sewage works.   
Democracy Matters 
In response to the Scottish Government’s request to consult with our local
community about the future of Local governance, Campbeltown CC held a public
meeting on Tuesday 17th January 2024.  While the numbers attending were
disappointing, those present did have some interesting discussions and ideas.   
Campbeltown Pharmacy 
With the closure of the Main Street branch of Boots Pharmacy, the remaining
pharmacy in Longrow has come under sustained pressure to cope with the
volume of prescriptions.  Many members of the public have complained about
the long waiting times to receive their medicines, stock availability etc. 
Fortunately, three young pharmacists have indicated that they would like to
open a pharmacy in Campbeltown.  There was a good turnout at our Community
Council meeting to find out about the proposed new pharmacy, when the
pharmacists provided more information.  The crux of this journey is the
upcoming public consultation questionnaire by the Health Board. It is hoped that
the Highland Health Board will listen to the need of our community and will
expedite the opening of this much needed additional pharmacy in Campbeltown. 
Roads 
“Campbeltown CC is concerned at the state of the road surface on the Esplanade
and request that it is included in the coming year’s road budget.” 
This was copied from the March 2020 MAKI report and still the Esplanade has
not been resurfaced.  The road surface is getting worse.