At the latest Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islands (MAKI) meeting, I stated that a large number of my younger constituents have been contacting me in regards to the availability of housing. While a greater number of affordable rental accommodation is more than welcome, a larger amount of affordable housing to purchase needs to built across Argyll.
I was also very happy at a recent meeting with my fellow Conservative councillors to discuss the huge importance of having a more streamlined planning service that helps rather than hinders our economic strength across Argyll and Bute.
An effective planning system plays an important role in supporting growth – promoting and enabling the homes, jobs and facilities that communities need, creating a more competitive local economy and minimising uncertainty and delay for those proposing or affected by development.