Lambhill Community Council

Members present (9): David CRUICKSHANK (Chairperson);   Anne HUTCHINSON (Minute Secretary); Michael NAKONECZNYJ; Anne HALLERAN; Don POLSON;     Rebecca LAVERY (Treasurer);  Lorraine BARRE; Elizabeth McPHAIL; Gerry O’DONNELL

In attendance (5):  Frank McCAMBRIDGE;    Eddie McKEE;  Betty MUIRHEAD;  Maureen GALLACHER;  George McCLEMENT     

(14) present)

1.               APOLOGIES/INTRODUCTION/OPENING REMARKS:

   (a)        APOLOGIES (4): Jim MacKECHNIE; Anne Marie CALLAGHAN (Member); Stephanie SIMPSON (Secretary); Willie BAIN MP

(b)        INTRODUCTION:    Chairperson welcomed all present.  Special welcome to Eddie McKee, appointed Community Outreach Worker, Lambhill Stables, as from 1^st April 2010.

(c )       OPENING REMARKS: (DC)

(i)         Apologies for the change of routine date of this meeting – 1st Wednesday of the month instead of 2^nd Wednesday of month.  This is due to the fact that DC has to give a presentation on Wednesday 14^th April at 7 pm.

(ii)               Lambhill Stables OPEN DAY  

Saturday 17^th April from 10 am to 3 pm. 

Family fun day.  Barge trips on canal. All welcome.

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 10th MARCHL 2010: By EMcP; seconded by LB.

3.         MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:   See future agenda items.

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4.         POLICE REPORT:  No police present

5.         SECRETARY’S REPORT – Incoming correspondence:

            (i)         Information form from Culture & Sport, GCC re Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games:   Recruiting 5 Glasgow residents to represent Scotland in Handover Ceremony at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.  Applicants must be 18 years or over on 10^th October 2010.  Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 15^th April 2010.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a meeting between 16-21^st April 2010. For more info and application pack contact:- arts.development@csglasgow.org

(ii)               “Glasgow City Plan 3”  Development plan scheme. updated March 2010.

(iii)             Letter from Corporate Policy – Health Team re Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the City of Glasgow Licensing Board Policy  Statement: Consultation Document

(iv)             Community Councils Discussion Group:  Agenda for meeting to be held on 10^th April 2010.    AH to attend.

6.         TASK GROUP UPDATES:  /

6.         TASK GROUP UPDATES:

(a)        Allotments (FMcC):   2 letters received – 1 from Brodies - 1 from Land Ownership Scotland.  Propose to develop 70% of allotments and 30%  to remain as allotments.  Because of economic climate, no development to take place for approx. 5 years.  In the meantime, prepared to lease land to Lambhill Allotments for peppercorn fee.  Secretary to reply to Brodies “keen to enter into negotiations and to establish interest.  Would like to know where division of 70% &30% would be?    We would want access from Hillend Rd.   We would like to start cultivation with a stretch at the back of the houses in Hillend Rd.   No access from Kings Place.

            DC Steering committee to take forward subsidiary of Lambhill Stables.  Formal representation by Lambhill Stables.  Approximately £950 to establish company.

            Police will maintain law and order. Community Service workers to assist in initial work.

            (b)        Planning permission (SS):  Nil

            (c )       Police liaison (LB):  Sgt. Morag Montgomery.  Meeting to be arranged with LB & DC

(d)               Community garden  & Healthy walks  (MN)  (RL)

(i)  Community garden:  Development on stables has started. Restricted access due to building contractor’s equipment.   Planting of vegetable beds has started.    Daffodils in bloom.

(ii)  Healthy walks:  Continue weekly - Friday morning.  Good attendance.  Friday 9^th April– trip to Necropolis.  15 wish to attend.    Proposal to establish a walk through the allotment area, through Halloween pen, through Cadder and on to Lambhill cemetery. British Waterways support this idea..

(e)        Litter (RL):   Senior Development Officer – email to confirm “Litter clean-up” – Thursday 22^nd April 5-6 pm.  Meet at entrance to Kingarth House, Eribol St.  Plastic bags and pick-up sticks will be provided.   Hoped to involve youth from YPF.    ALL WELCOME TO BECOME INVOLVED.

(f)        Youth services liaison (SS):   YPF to be invited to next meeting.

(g)        History & Heritage  (DP + DC):  Exhibition 17^th April .Leaflet distributed.

7.      TREASURER’S REPORT (RL):   Cash in bank: £585.65: petty cash £96.32

8.      ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS:   Nil.

9.      DATE & TIME OF NEXT MEETING: 7 pm on  Wednesday 12^th  May 2010 in St. Agnes Church hall.

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