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Campbeltown Community Council – Update 
Coronation Celebrations
Campbeltown Community Council (CCC) is hosting a Picnic on Kinloch Green on Sunday
7th May between 2pm and 4 pm to mark the coronation of King Charles III.  Entertainment
will be provided by Campbeltown Brass, Kintyre Schools Pipe Band, SG Taekwando, James
McCorkindale Highland Dancers and Sound city Disco.  There will be children's races and
everyone is encouraged to participate in a royal themed fancy dress! 
Organisations who have benefitted from Campbeltown Community Windfarm Fund will be
present to advertise their organisation/raise funds 
Attendees should bring their own picnic food, chairs and rugs for the party in the park. 
Alcohol is not permitted on the site. 
Jubilee Path
CCC is working to restore the footpath between the Trench Point and Slatyfarlan.  This has
become overgrown with vegetation and the bridge has become unsafe.  It is hoped to make
the path accessible for walkers, cyclists, pram and wheelchair users. 
Gateway Garden
The creation of a community garden and providing opportunities for food growing are
identified actions in the Campbeltown Community Action Plan (2022 – 2027). In the first
instance, South Kintyre Development Trust (SKDT), along with CCC hope to redevelop the
Gateway Garden which is very prominent at the entrance to the town. 
It is hoped that these latter two projects can access funding from the Crown Estates. 
Electric Vehicle Charging Points 
CCC is receiving increasing queries about the current availability and future strategy for
provision of EV charging points within Campbeltown.  The ban on sales pf petrol and diesel
cars from 2030 will result in an increase in electric vehicles.  A high proportion of dwellings
within Campbeltown are flats with on-street parking, which are not suitable for home charging. 
Tourism is an important part of the Campbeltown economy, but this could be affected if
facilities are not available for rapid charging.