Dalintober beach

by **jane59** » Sun May 14, 2006 3:16 pm

A few questions needing answered about certain things gone missing from Dalintober beach

Does anyone know who`s responsible for cleaning /clearing Daintober beach of seaweed and rubbish as I have noticed its pretty manky....and I`m not just talking about the supermarket trolleys that have taken up trying to swim ....also a couple of people that live down there say that the council a few years back cleaned it but have stopped ,why?

And there are no rubbish bins ,the ones that were there have vanished too !

And lastly where did the missing seats go ?

by **mary** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:19 am

There is obviously considerable interest in this topic judging by the number of people who have viewed Jane's post. I believe that the Council are supposed to do a beach clean every year - not sure if that's a legal obligation however. The best way to get something done is for us all to write/email/phone the Council and put a bit of pressure on - then we will get some action. I have sent an email about the litter this morning and will phone to ask about the bins and benches - hope you can all do similar.

by **jane59** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:48 am

I have emailed my concerns to the council,waiting on reply.......

please as Mary said do email/phone/write them

by **Annie** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:42 pm

Please post the e-mail address.

by **jane59** » Tue May 16, 2006 10:53 am

Here is the address Anne........thanks for doing your bit......remember playing there when you were young eh!

enquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk <enquiries>

by **4th gen Suthen'** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:14 pm

I have always though that , once the loch gets cleaned up, Dalintober Beach could be turned into a fantastic wee area for recreation, with thoughtful and imaginative landscaping, maybe some pontoons not far from the shore etc etc...fresh sand carted in if need be. Aye, it could be great. Ceratinly look lovely.

Need to make sure the Loch is clean first though. But that should be a given .........

by **Martin** » Tue May 16, 2006 7:15 pm

by **jane59** » Tue May 16, 2006 8:52 pm

Well just back from the wilds of Dalintober after watching the canoe club .......some of them pulled out 8 shopping trolleys and 2 bicycles ,don`t know what they`ll do about them though ! I think they were getting in the way of their fun.......good on them ....but a real shame that they had to do it.......but its a start !!!!!

by fi » Tue May 16, 2006 9:29 pm

Jane
At one time Dalintober/Millknowe Tenants and Residants Association were going to assist The Fathers Club (dont know if that is still active) in cleaning the beach and getting new sand............maybe worth with contacting the Association, they have a flat at 20 (i think) Parliament Place

Fi

by **jane59** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:44 pm

Maybe do that Fi ,I know Cathy Duncan.My sister stayed in High street a few years back and she said the Father club did it then ,but obviuosly stopped it.
Also learned tonight the litter bins got thrown over the wall by kids .......so the council gave up putting them back .......oh,dear what hope have we got if the powers to be give in eh !
And will have a word with Nancie(community council) too !

by fi » Tue May 16, 2006 9:49 pm

Good idea Jane.........used to be in the Association so i'll mention it to any of the committee that i meet

by **Annie** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:18 pm

Why don't they put down some of them big cement ones, they canna throw them over the wall!

Jane, I have sent a couple of nasty, nasty e-mails. I hope it gets some response!

by **Annie** » Fri May 19, 2006 9:16 pm

Here is a reply I received from the Assistant Area Manager:

Dear Mrs Williams

I have asked the local cleansing supervisor today to pick up the shopping trolleys and bicycles, they should be gone by this weekend , I also asked him to pick up any other bulky items whilst the vehicle was there.

Ian fawcett

Assistant Area Manager

Could one of you check to see if they ACTUALLY DO pick up the stuff from Dalintober so I can either thank him kindly or start screaming like a Banshee!!!!!!!!!!

by **jane59** » Fri May 19, 2006 9:22 pm

Good for you Anne,I never got a reply........up until 4pm it was all still there .....12 trolleys last count on both sides of the jetty.

I have been trying to see from the webcam if its still there but there`s a huge metal construction blocking that part.......Davie can you see please.......