OBAN, LORN & THE ISLES AREA STRATEGY The following table is a collation of information provided by the Local Members in response to a request for their perceived top priorities for action within their Wards, for inclusion in the Area Strategy. This is without prejudice to the existing strategic priorities of the Area Committee, namely:- Development Road (Oban) Oban Airport (North Connel) Oban Harbour Relocation of Oban Library Replacement of Rockfield School A848 Salen – Tobermory Road, Isle of Mull Rationalisation of Office Accommodation Ward Ref. Narrative 10 - Awe 10/1 Carriageway repairs and improvements, scrub clearance, drainage, signage etc. on all roads 10/2 Luing ferry - investigate using vehicular ferry for longer periods. 10/3 Maintenance of Council owned properties (housing, cemeteries, schools etc.) 10/4 Support to local organisations by giving grant aid to attract additional funding for sports and voluntary organisations, community councils etc. 10/5 Investigate recycling collections (paper, cans, glass etc.) 11 - Oban 11/1 On-street car parking North 11/2 Town centre leisure golf provision 11/3 Provision of shelters on the Esplanade 12 – Oban 12/1 Regularisation / control of on-street parking on the narrow hill roads (Pulpit and Central Oban hills). 12/2 Modernisation of changing facilities – Mossfield Park, Oban 12/3 Road surface improvements, particularly (a) Glenshellach Terrace to Glenmore Road; (b) Ardconnel Road, from Duncraggan Road to junction with Ardconnel Terrace; and (c) provision of a ‘Slow’ sign at dangerous corner, Ardconnel Terrace. 12/4 Movement of Combie Street traffic lights to provide for traffic to/from Glencruitten Road. 12/5 Restoration of Dungallan Park wall. Ward Ref. Narrative 13 – Oban 13/1 Provision of a sports pitch - Soroba. South 13/2 Provision of a footbridge across the railway to link Soroba with Dalintart. 13/3 Provision of a Community Centre - Soroba. 13/4 Establishment of a warden scheme for Soroba. 13/5 Address car parking issues at St Columba's and Drummore Schools. 14-Ardconnel 14/1 Completion of Ganavan Road safety pavement. -Kilmore 14/2 Provision of a community centre for Dunbeg. 14/3 Outdoor sports facilities. 14/4 Improvements to roads on Seil, including accessibility to the island. 15 – North 15/1 Lismore - Port Appin ferry. Lorn 15/2 Road safety improvements. 15/3 Recreational facilities in North Lorn. 15/4 Upgrading of public toilets. 15/5 Oban - Fort William Cycleway 16 - Mull 16/1 Improvements / upgrading of roads: A848 Tobermory / Salen; A849 Pennyghael / Fionnphort; B8035 Gruline / Salen. 16/2 Development of harbour at Fionnphort. 16/3 Ulva Ferry Toilets. 16/4 Provision of customer friendly more courteous signing. 17 - Tiree & 17/1 Realignment and refurbishment of the Crossapol 'chicane' system. Coll 17/2 Extensive refurbishment of roads infrastructure on both Coll and Tiree. 17/3 Crossapol Village enhancement scheme. AREA STRATEGY PRIORITIES Project In Partnership 1. Oban Airport, North Connel H.I.E., Europe 2. A848 Salen – Tobermory Road, Isle of Mull Europe 3. Development Road, Oban Private Sector 4. Oban Harbour Cal Mac Northern Lighthouse Board Private Sector 5. Infrastructure Improvements to alleviate Scottish Executive development constraints within Oban, Lorn and the Scottish Water Isles Private Sector H.I.E. .