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Dr Andy Williamson, chair of the Sleat Community Council, said no-one in the community had known the decision was being made.

The letter has not yet been published on the Scottish government website, but was shared on social media by the Islay Community Council.

Paul Hancock, West End community council engagement officer, told BBC Scotland News he failed to see any reason why the statue would not get planning permission.

Yvonne O'Neill, Clydebank East Community Council secretary, described it as "absolutely awful" and "disgusting behaviour".

The community council has asked for senior officers from Police Scotland to attend its meeting on 3 March to address concerns about anti-social behaviour.