Previous Minutes 12/08/09
LAMBHILL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meeting to be held on Wednesday 9th September 2009 at 7 pm.
St. Agnes’ Church Hall, 694 Balmore Rd, Lambhill
A G E N D A
1. Apologies/Introduction/Opening remarks
2. Approval of minutes of 12th August 2009.
3. Matters arising from minutes
4. Police matters
5. Task groups - proposals
(a) Allotments
(b) Planning permission
(c) Police liaison
(d) Litter
(e) Youth services liaison
(f) History & Heritage
6. Update: Allotments/Kingarth House
7. Lambhill Stables:
a. Event on Wednesday 16th September, St. Agnes Hall: Showing of film.
b. Representative from Community Council on the Board of Lambhill Stables.
8. Secretary’s report
9. Treasurer’s report: L&DCC Canal Area Committee Grant - update
10. Any other competent business
11. Date and time of next meeting: Wed. 14th October 2009
12. Annual General Meeting: 14th October 2009 (before L&DCC meeting)
Nomination forms will be tabled.
LAMBHILL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meeting - 7 pm - Wednesday 12th August 2009
St. Agnes’ Church Hall, 694 Balmore Rd, Lambhill
M I N U T E S
Members present (10): David CRUICKSHANK (Chairperson); Rebecca LAVERY (Treasurer); Anne HUTCHINSON (Minute Secretary); Michael NAKONECZNYJ; Rev. Noel BARRY (Vice Chairperson); Anne HALLERAN; John Barclay DOUGLAS (Committee Representative); Stephanie SIMPSON (Secretary). Rev. David WOSTENHOLM; Lorraine BARRIE;
In attendance (9): Cllr. James MACKECHNIE; PC David CAMERON, (Saracen PO); PC Martin McINNES (Saracen PO); PC Danny CRILLEY (Saracen PO); Dom POLSON, 18 Eynort St; Frank McCAMBRIDGE, 37 Hillend Rd; Violet WALLACE; Ann LAWRANCE (YPF); Ian McKEE, 57 Hillend Rd., Frances McKEE, 57 Hillend Rd.
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20 present)
1. APOLOGIES/INTRODUCTION/OPENING REMARKS
a. APOLOGIES RECEIVED FROM: Cllr. Kieran WILD; Anne Marie CALLAGHAN; Gerry O’DONNELL; Agnes GRIFFIN.
b. INTRODUCTION: The Chair welcomed all to the meeting and invited everyone present to introduce themselves.
c. OPENING REMARKS: The Chair announced that, any day now, we should hear if we have been successful in our Lottery application re Lambhill Stables.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 17th June 2009: Approved by JBD..
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES: (See Agenda items)
4 POLICE MATTERS: 18.06.09 – 17.07.09 : 16 crimes – 16 detections. 7 street drinkers; 1 breach of peace; 2 dog foulings; 2 vandalisms; 1 misuse of drugs; 1 road traffic offence; detection under licensing Scotland Act.
18.07.09 – 12.08.09: 16 crimes: 11 detected/5 undetected. 1 for littering; 5 street drinkers; 3 vandalisms; 3 breach of peace (2 detected); 1 fraud (undetected); 1 dog fouling; 1 misuse of drugs. 1 motor vehicle offence.
Offensive weapon detected.
Regular patrols of canal bank. 18/6/09 – 17/7/09 – 8 penalty tickets issued – drinking in public.
Stables, football pitch and allotments: Police are aware of problems in these areas.
Allotments: Police have contacted Brodies & Co., Solicitors, Edinburgh who act on behalf of Trustees of Lambhill Allotments. Environmental Health have also been contacted re possible use of JCB machine to demolish derelict huts to clear up property. It is intended to claim the cost of this work from the Solicitors. Brodies “have no issue with the demolition of huts”. They were meeting with Trustees on 15th May and said they would report back. No response received. Clr. Kieran Wild has been involved. This area is a “health hazard” – overrun with vermin – can Environmental Health take action on these grounds? Clr. JMACK to make enquiries. Clr KW to be kept informed.
FMcC: Has prepared petition.
5. UPDATE:
(a) ALLOTMENTS: See Item 5 – Police matters.
(b) LAMBHILL STABLES: Lengthy discussion re future use of Lambhill Stables. Result of Lottery Application expected very soon. Community garden progressing well. Stone circle installed. First lot of planted potatoes have been unearthed. .
(c ) KINGARTH HOUSE: (JMaccK) Future use of site: Financial restraints may cause delay.
6. YOUNG POSSIL FUTURES: (AL) Has been running for 2 years now. 40 young people – between 5 & 18 attend regular twice-weekly sessions. Computer classes on Mondays for residents in area. Citizens Advice to use Sunnylaw unit. 2 full-time staff; 23 volunteers. Links with Culture & Sport. Working in 6 different areas in the North of Glasgow.
Possilpark Community Gala Saturday 22nd August. All welcome.
7. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Correspondence received:
a) ENQUIRE Leaflet received : The Scottish Advice Service for Additional support for learning..
b) GLASGOW REGISTER OF ELECTORS: Letter and poster received. All residents will receive individual forms for completion and return in order to update their details.
c) HOME HEAT HELPLINE: Letter and poster received. Tel: 0800 336 699.
www.homeheathelpline.org.uk for more info.
8. TREASURER’S REPORT: Bank balance £4,257.60 Cash in hand £26.08
9. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS:
(i) Car Wash: (Area next to St. Agnes Church) Planning Dept. contacted. Nil further. Pavement has been “dug up” – apparently without permission.
(ii) Walking Groups (Lambhill): Walking Groups up and running. Very successful.
Leaders: RL and MN. Commenced 24th July 2009. Short walks weekly (Friday morning) for one hour. Leaves from Lambhill canal bridge. Average attendance: 8-9.
(iii) Litter bins: More litter bins required around children’s play area.
(iv) New play area for young children: The area designated for new play for young children has been fenced off. Funding was approved in 2009/2010 budget. It is hoped this work will be starting soon - no notification of this received.
(v) Crematorium: It was felt that more signposts in Lambhill were required to direct people to the crematorium. Drivers frequently stop and ask for directions.
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TASK GROUPS: Unfortunately, there was insufficient time to discuss. This item will be placed on agenda for next meeting.
10. DATE & TIME OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 9th September 2009 at 7 pm.
St. Agnes Church Hall.
The Chair thanked all present for attending and brought the meeting to a close at 8.45 pm
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