Troon motorhome parking review 'will set public's mind to rest'

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A review of motorhome parking trials in Troon will 'set public's minds to rest', according to one councillor.Conservative Bob Pollock had called on the review when the wider parking trial was discussed by cabinet last month.Six sites were assessed, with three selected for motorhome parking in the summer.Ayrshire Roads Alliance worked with ward councillors to identify the sites to assessCllr Pollock told Cabinet on Tuesday: "I welcome the engagement that ward councillors had with Mr Braidwood and Ayrshire Roads Alliance in developing this paper and bringing it back."What is proposed unanimously reflects view of the ward councillors."He said that it was a 'useful'' process to go through, adding: "It reflects concerns had raised by the public over the use of a number of the sites.

To see them withdrawn will set public minds at rest as well."Last month, South Ayrshire Council's cabinet had asked for a further review of the pilot scheme in Troon with a view to adding other sites to the trial.Officials looked at six potential sites, including the one agreed previously.These were:North Shore Road Car Park was part of last year's pilot and cabinet had already agreed to keep the facility, albeit reducing capacity from ten to five spaces.The North Shore Road car park at the Barassie toilet block and Harbour Road car park were also approved.

Set up costs will be £5,700.Officers assessed the North Shore at the toilet black as already having a height restriction barrier which would have to be removed, but said it was not overlooked by other properties.Their report continued: "It is a popular destination for visitors with easy access to the shore and used for picnics and by water sports enthusiasts."The area does not lend itself to