Members had been contacted by one elderly resident who had problems crossing the road given the speed and level of traffic travelling along St James Road.

At this month's meeting of the community council, chairman Mrs Isobel Ross stated she had contacted Angus Council's Roads department but had been informed nothing could be done.

The junction at the foot of Lour Road was reviewed a number of years ago when the same concerns were raised.

The review found the traffic in St James Road appeared to be at its busiest on the run up to school starting and after school finished for the day.

In between these times the traffic levels were significantly lower.

In response to a request for a signal controlled pedestrian crossing being installed, members were informed there was insufficient space to accommodate such a crossing.

Members expressed concern about the level of traffic using St James Road with one member describing it as "horrendous".

Staying with traffic issues, members had received correspondence regarding the 20's Plenty speed limits around local primary schools.

They were informed that, since Wellbrae primary is no longer used as a school, the limit would be removed.

However, community councillor Lorna Mitchell felt the nature of the road leading down past the school necessitated a 20 m.p.h limit.

"That road used to be a race track but the 20 mph limit has slowed the traffic down," she stated.

Members suggested the speed limit should be retained until the future of the school site was decided.

Members also welcomed the news that the well-used path between Roberts Street North and Service Road was to be upgraded at a projected cost of £10,000.

They also reported on a visit they made to Forfar Farmington Football Club's premises at the Market Muir when they presented the club with a sports shield.

They had been impressed by the level of facilities which would be made available to the club, to the town and to Angus.