PUBLIC NOTICE

Nominations are invited from residents who are 16 years or over to join North Kelvin Community Council

Qualification

Anyone over 16 years of age who resides within the North Kelvin community council area can stand for election.  All that is required is that the candidate, proposer and seconder names appear on the electoral register.  For those whose name does not appear, such as 16 or 17 year olds, the relevant form can be obtained from Community Councils Resource Centre (see below).  This form should be returned by 12 noon on 9th September 2011.

Nominations

There are 13 places on North Kelvin Community Council.  Nomination forms can be downloaded from this website, picked up from the Queens Cross HA Community Room or Maryhill Library, or from the Community Councils’ Resource Centre at the address below, Tel 0141 287 4723.

Closing Date

Valid nomination forms must be submitted to the Returning Officer, Community Councils’ Resource Centre (see below) by 12 noon on 9th September 2011.

Annual/Election Meeting

Should more than 13 valid nominations be submitted to the Returning Officer by 9th September 2011 a secret ballot will take place in the St Charles’ School on 19th October 2011.

Qualifying residents* will be entitled to cast up to 13 votes during the ballot opening hours 5.30pm – 8.30pm. A list of candidates will be publicly advertised 10 days before the secret ballot.

Should 13 or less valid nominations be submitted to the Returning Officer the candidates will be elected unopposed on 19th October 2011 at 7.00pm in St Charles’ School.  Should the community council require a secret ballot election the result will be reported at this meeting following completion of the AGM business.

*To vote at a community council election residents name and address must appear on the Electoral Register or Supplementary List.  If you name does not appear on the electoral register contact the Community Councils’ Resource Centre (see below).

Returning Officer
North Kelvin Community Council Election
Community Councils’ Resource Centre
Room 5 – Basement
City Chambers East Building
235 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Tel. 0141 287 4723
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Download Nomination form

For more information on the work of Community Councils visit the Community Councils Glasgow web site or have a look at the minutes of our previous meetings.

If you’d like to stand for election, complete and return the nomination form, and come along to the AGM at St Charles’ School on 26th October. You’re also very welcome to come along to the meeting on 21st September to meet other CC members, if you like.

The forgotten bravery of a World War II hero has been honoured by his home city of Glasgow almost 67 years to the day of his death.

On 30 March, the Lord Provost of Glasgow Bob Winter unveiled a granite plaque at 7 Jedburgh Gardens, the former home of Lieutenant John Young, who died aged 24, ahead of the 1944 Battle of Kohima.

Glasgow decided to honour the fallen war hero after his story was brought to the attention of the Council by local businessman, Roy McCallum, who had come across the amazing story of Lt Young when he was researching his own family’s military service.

He was deeply moved by Lt Young’s story which culminated in the young soldier’s death on 31 March, 1944, covering the safe withdraw of his men in the face of massive Japanese invasion of India.

The delaying tactics of the Lt Young, his men and other comrades in the Assam Regiment, allowed the soldiers in the garrison town of Kohima to prepare themselves for the ensuing 64 day battle which ultimately led to the withdrawal of the Japanese and the cancelling of their plans to invade India.

But when Mr McCallum delved deeper he was shocked to find that the bravery of Lt Young had never been officially recognised. He contacted Glasgow City Council who felt it was fitting that Lt Young’s home town should recognise his heroism.

The Lord Provost of Glasgow said: “I am honoured to be able to pay tribute to a forgotten Glasgow hero who was one of many exceptional people whose sacrifice ensured that lives were saved and the Second World War was won by the allied forces.

“Lt Young’s story is one of amazing courage, care for those under his command and bravery. Seeing that his men were going to be wiped out by the larger Japanese force, Lt Young sent them to safety knowing that he would give his life and thereby fulfilled his orders to fight to the last man.

“His bravery and that of the other men of the Assam Regiment, allowed the garrison town of Kohima to get ready for the Japanese advance into India. The Battle of Kohima, was a turning point in the war in the Far East and stopped the Japanese invasion of India.

“The epitaph to the fallen soldiers of Kohima reads: “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow, we gave our today”. If ever a person epitomised this sacrifice it would be John Young. I am humble in the face of such bravery. ”

It is hoped that the commemorative plaque will become part of the City’s Heritage Trail

North Kelvin Community Council will be holding a public meeting to discuss the proposed development at Clouston Street pitches/North Kelvin Meadow on Monday 28 February at 6.30pm at St Charles’ School, 13 Kelvinside Gardens, G20 6BG.

Representatives from New City Vision and North Kelvin Meadow will be in attendance.

All with an interest in the future of this area of North Kelvinside are encouraged to attend and make your voice heard.

Agenda

6:30 Intro and welcome:
David Beavan – Chair, North Kelvin Community Council

6:35 Meaning of the site to Glasgow City Council and their future plans:
TBC

6:40 Meaning of the site to North Kelvin Meadow Campaign and their future plans:
Douglas Peacock – Chair, North Kelvin Meadow Campaign

6:45 Presentation of 2008 plans, and up to date plans:
Nick Wright and Steven Black, New City Vision

6:55 Specific questions NCV wishes to explore:
Nick Wright and Steven Black, New City Vision

7:10 Community Council discussion:
North Kelvin Community Council Members plus questions from the public via the Chair

7:45 End