Archived minutes
Minutes 14 Dec 2005 (draft text)
Present K.R (secretary, Enviro SC), D.N (Youth SC, NW Area Comm), M.A ( NK pitches/school SC) J.A. M (chair, Enviro.) R. N(Info, NK pitches /school site SC) J. A, Cllr J. Mackechnie (GCC)
Apologies Police, P. T, D.G, H. G, J. H, J. H, F. MacI, A. S, R. C
Councillor Report Parking
Cllr. Mackechnie gave an update on parking issue in Belmont St/ Wilton St. Following discussion at Nov NK CC meeting he distributed a map showing proposed position of yellow lines ( on two uphill sides of the triangular island) and on all nearby street and lane corners. It was explained that the additional yellow lines at Doune Gdns were to assist in refuse uplift. A one way system is not being recommended because of turning difficulties for larger vehicles at top of triangle. Those present at meeting had no issues with the proposed changes but RN to forward info to FM for comment. After receiving NKCC opinions the council will issue a traffic order and this will be followed by public consultation period.
NK School Site and Pitches
Lots of activity regarding their future. The school site has been conveyed to Queens Cross HA for housing. It is believed this will be tenemental properties up Oban Drive and town houses behind, approx 100 units in total. Undercroft parking expected for tenements. A mix of social rental and owner occupier properties. Communications from NKCC can be addressed to Frank McCabe Queens X Housing (also Neil McKinnon) JA flagged up possible problems with increased traffic on to Q. Margaret Drive increasing tailbacks. It was pointed out that a traffic assessment would need to be commissioned however these are generally favourable to proposed developments. The recent city council discussion dealt only with the footprint of the school site BUT other recent council business has put the future of the NK pitches (top of Q. Margaret Dr.) in jeopardy. The City Council has been planning a budget for the coming year. Culture and Leisure Services put forward its Playing Pitches Strategy - the pitches described as surplus include NK - this would imply that the intention is to dispose of NK pitches in 06/07. (There is however some anomaly in that the DRS masterplan for the NK pitches has not been put forward for this coming year). Cllr Mackechnie strongly opposed the NK pitches being branded surplus (pointing out their steadily increasing usage) but was out voted. The land is currently owned by Dev and Reg and its cost in lost annual revenue is estimated at 60K per annum. If the pitches go for development compensatory provision would need to be provided. Because the present pitches are blaize it is likely that this would be one pitch only of a higher quality (not necessarily on the site or even nearby.) MA explained footballers using the pitches would like to replace the blaize with synthetic surface. Nk pitches and school site sub committee to discuss campaign to start directly after new year. Cllr Mackechnie requested to be copied in to all official correspondences. JA reminded us of popular but failed campaign to use school site for a swimming pool - indicating level of public interest in community use of these sites
Constitutional Change
As discussed previously change in constitution to remove sub areas from North Kelvin CC area. Delete 2.1 (sub areas as marked on nkcc map) Delete 4.2 Proposed RN seconded DN ,vote unanimous in favour. NKCC wishes to affirm it's commitment to represent residents from all areas of North Kelvin and will strive to attract further members from the Queens Cross area. JAM to inform Resource Centre of this change.
Environment Sub Committee
Met to discuss recycling points which are considered to be inadequate and not well known due to lack of sign posting. The sub committee would like to see many small and well designed recycling points around the area. Self sorting is considered preferable to the blue bin for tenements approach (where all recyclables are mixed and are therefore more likely to be contaminated) Suitable sites have been pinpointed by JAM. Correspondence Letter from ASCC (assoc of scot CC's) asking if we are currently members. It is thought that our intention to join last year failed to be followed up with the subscription. HG to be informed.
Any other Business
Discussion about boundary changes expected with the Community Planning Partnership. JAM pointed out that while most of NK fits in well with the CPP boundaries ,2 Streets in our area (including Hotspur St) will necessitate dealing with 2 further councillors. It was pointed out that it's probably not desirable to change NKCC boundary and request transfer of these streets to neighbouring CC (Wyndford has been inactive for many years.) Feedback from Community Council annual seminar from JAM and RN.
NKCC response to CC review by National Exec required by February. Compendium Trust Field trip last week. JH to bring info to January meeting.
JA (a trust member) supplied latest info from trust: Development programme available (planning application expected mid March) Costs have risen. Site inspection (including drilling) expected soon. AGM followed by Public Meeting planned for the new year (KM to contact trust for dates). Trust states low lighting and noise control are priorities.
City Plan RN reminded those present of the previous suggestion from Cllr Mackechnie to link up with other west end CC's to discuss making joint suggestions for new phase of City Plan. Responses needed by February. KR to approach other CC's.
Next meeting Wed 11th Jan 7pm, Queens x Community Room 472 Maryhill Rd
Minutes Date: 14th Sept 2005
1. Welcome and Registration:
a) PresentS P (Chair), RN (Information), D G (Vice-Chair) Councillor J. MacKechnie
b) In attendance: PC Addison ( Strathclyde Police) and another police officer
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting and Matters Arising:
a) This meeting not quorate so no previous minutes approved
3. Police Report included
a) Main concern in area is bogus callers targeting the elderly. It is suspected that many more incidents go unreported. Police appeal for people to report incidents as scene of crime techniques can be useful in tracing suspects. Both male and female conmen at large. Female's tend to use befriending techniques (offering to carry shopping) whereas male's tend to pose as work men.
b) Continuing problem of school students and recent school leavers hanging out in Belmont Lane and La Crosse Terrace.
c) 3 reported house break- ins with no detections
4. Councillors Report
a) Control Parking Zones still controversial. Survey by roads dept. now complete and data being analysed. Report next week about displaced parking.
b) Queen Margaret Bridge. The severely damaged balustrade was an act of malicious vandalism over two nights. Will be very costly to repair - not known at present if an exact match for the stone can be found.
c) SP concerned that the decision to replace metal railing between road and pavement in this same area was not given adequate consideration. The new road system here has made much of the railing unnecessary and it actually causes an obstruction for pedestrians.
d) Kelvin Walkway handrail on steps from Queen Margaret Rd to be repaired after action by the Councillor who is unhappy with the delays to this work.
e) Parking Problem in Murano Street probably caused by builders vehicles - the police have been informed.
f) Community Planning Partnership.The partnership of the New Canal Ward and the new Maryhill Kelvin Ward will cover the North Kelvin area and part of the Firhill area. There will be 4 community residents on this ( less than serve on the existing area committee) No info yet on how to select representatives or if these new partnerships will replace the Area Committees.
g) SP reported front gardens on Queen Margaret Drive full of builders rubbish and uneven new pavement surfacing in Kelbourne St.
5. Newsletter
The newsletter has been very well received with many residents getting in touch to say how much it has been appreciated.
SP reported that the Resource Centre appear to have reneged on a verbal agreement to cover distribution (£250)and the excess costs of the newsletter(£41) Total required £291. This will cause severe financial problems for NKCC.
RN reported that the door to door distribution was disappointing. 3700 copies were given to a distribution company but it seems that it is not their policy to ring bells to gain access to closes. RN estimates that only 50 percent of homes will have had copies. The distribution company said no copies were available to return - they argued that the area was actually 4500 homes.
Leaving piles of newsletters in local shops and handing them out on the street proved to be a very simple and effective method of distribution.
Suggestions for future newsletter
Don't have a deadline on distribution
Leave piles of newsletters in shops and public places and replenish.
Abandon door to door distribution unless Community Councillors wish to deliver copies to their own immediate neighbours - (we also had offers to do so from the public).
6. Election
It is looking unlikely that we will have sufficient nominations at the current deadline. However we can bring new members on at election night as there will certainly be places available. RN to further advertise the election meeting. NKCC unhappy with the earlier meeting times specified for the election by the Resource Centre - it is suggested we stick with our usual meeting time of 7 to 9pm on Election night.
Next Meeting
Election Meeting and AGM
Wed 12th Sept, 7 -9pm ,Queens Cross Community Room, 472 Maryhill Rd
Draft NKCC Minutes Date: 10th August 2005 Time: 7pm Location: Queens Cross Community Rooms
Welcome and Registration:
a) Present: SP (Chair), R N (Information),M T (Planning),D G (Vice-Chair),BG(Health),Cllr J MacK (GCC)
b) Apologies: AL, DN, JA
Minutes of Previous Meeting and Matters Arising:
a) Proposed RN Seconded DG
Councillors Report
Although there is a council recess and there are no formal Council Meetings, Cllr Mackechnie has made several visits to the Belmont Street Area to find out the effect of displaced parking. There was evidence of this in Doune Gdns., Striven Gdns and Belmont St. Bridge but Willton St. was not badly affected.
The parking restrictions were set up as a response to requests from residents in an effort to keep commuters from using valuable space. This scheme was not a new issue as it had benn in operation in the Hillhead area for 30 years. The proceeds from fines will not go to City Lighting as most of the monies will be used to maintain and police the scheme, leaving only a tiny surplus.
There will be a meeting of Council and Parking attendants in two weeks time to clarify the situation. There has been a relaxation in Park Circus Area and there are permits for Doctors. The Councillor would like to see permits extended to Carers, district Nurses etc.
SP thanked Cllr. Mackechnie for his efforts on behalf of the community.
Treasurers Report
The costs of the NKCC newsletter :printing 424,contingency 50, delivery 200. SP will make approaches for balance.
There is still not enough monies left to provide costs of RN's babysitting. Since not providing costs for babysitters is at odds with the Council Equal Opportunities policy, further investigations will be made by SP in an effort to solve the problem
Our Treasurer is unwell at present but BG kindly offered to share the task of annual acounts if agreeable.
Review of Newsletter
Corrections and additions to be made were discussed. RN and DN to work on corrections.
Elections
Susan sumarised Election Procedures
Everybody stands down. Complete nomination forms from Recource Centre. Paul Consodyne is I.R.O., Call for nominations 22nd August. IRO will publicise in Local papers, libraries etc. Names should be proposed and seconded by 16th Sept. Quorum is currently 5 ie one third total numbers of members. Accounts to be gone over at AGM. SP suggests Accounts on Agenda at Sept meeting- Accounts to be inspected by an independant trustworthy person( who scrutinises both accounts and annual report). BG suggests meeting with treasurer mid sept and that the Printer invoice us giving 30 days grace to find the funding for balance of newsletter.
Emphasis in newsletter to get potential members at the Sept meeting (14th) in order to deal with nomination forms before the special election meeting (12th Oct). Use a newsflash on newsletter to have nominations in by 16th Sept
Planning
MT confirmed that city council has given consent to development at Queen Margaret Dr (old petrol station site) after adjustments.
Development at Panmure St (old Shaw McInnes site)180 units, also has councils consent.
Cllr Mackechnie pointed out that this development and the major development in Murano St would affect traffic movements in Firhill St. Traffic Lights would be adventageous but costly. perhaps a roundabout would be a cheaper alternative.
SP thanked the councillor for making a very good point and Mike Thomson will draft a letter regarding above.
BG suggested a cycle box would be advantageous here and at other traffic crossings in the area.
North West Area Committee: in recess, next meeting in 2 weeks time
Compendium Trust:still waiting for Sport Scotland's response
Information and Web
SP thanked RN for the immense amount of work done on NKCC's new website
RN is pleased to announce 750 users last month- indicating it's popularity
SP suggests putting newsflash about elections on website. Website could also be used for promoting collective views of Community Council and additionally providing space for an forum of ideas not necessarily shared by the CC.
12. Communications
Management of Maryhill Community Halls is concerned that facilities to be offered by Maryhill Burgh Hall will adversly affect their own facilities.
Chair distributed publications to interested parties
Open Forum
SP thanked the Councillor for his practical help and ideas for simplifying the announcement of various election deadlines on newsletter publication
13. Next Meeting
Sept 14th at Queens Cross Community Room 7pm
Minutes 8th June 2005
1. Welcome and Registration:
a) Present: SP (Chair), R N (Information),M T (Planning),D G (Vice-Chair),D N(Youth Sub-committee),A L (Treasurer) b) Apologies: Councillor J MacK, B G
c) In attendance: PC Addison ( Strathclyde Police), PC Starkey ( Strathclyde Police), Ms MacInnesI, Ms Flavin
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting and Matters Arising:
a) The minutes of the May meeting were approved, Proposed by Anna and Seconded by Dorothy.
3. Police Report by PC Addison
a) It was indicated that there had been 26 reported crimes in our area since last month, 10 of which had been solved.
b) There followed some discussion on the issue of priorities between pedestrians and cyclists on shared paths. PC Starkey indicated that it was essentially a matter of common sense and that cyclists who offended in terms of cycling on pavements or not displaying lights etc were not pursued any more.
4. Belmont Street Parking
a) Ms McInnes (and a number of others) were concerned about the introduction of car parking restrictions on Belmont Street, North and South Woodside Road, Lansdowne Crescent, Burnbank Gardens, Holyrood Terrace etc. According to Frances there was concern in the community about the lack of consultation, the lack of a more strategic overview of traffic issues in the West End and the reasons put forward for the introduction of the scheme. In relation to the latter point, contrary to the views of the City Council, residents had not requested these restrictions. There was a suspicion this was a money raising venture by the Council with the revenue projected at £302000 being used too fund lighting improvements City Wide. Although the Community Council area was not directly affected, there was the feeling car parking may be displaced to the North Kelvin area aggravating existing parking difficulties. Frances advised of a public meeting in the Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church on Friday 10th June and urged as many people as possible to attend and asked councillors for help in publicising this event which was seen as part of a wider campaign and possible demonstration. Susan thanked Ms MacInnes for her presentation and wished her well with the campaign. She asked that the Community council be kept informed.
5. Mobile Phone Mast on TA Building
a) Ms Flavin outlined the background to the case, viz. an application had been lodged on behalf of T-mobile to erect a telecoms mast on the TA building, located just outwith the boundaries of the Community Council's area. As the building was listed and likely to affect the Glasgow West Outstanding Conservation Area, Ms Flavin thought it might be of interest to the Council. She outlined local action which had included a leafleting campaign and encouraging residents to write in to the City Council. After a brief discussion it was agreed the Community Council had a locus in this matter and should write to the City Council expressing opposition to the proposal and also indicating its view that these masts were unacceptable in ANY residential area. Mike agreed to attend to this matter.
6. Treasurers Report AL reported that the establishment grant had been received but by her calculations after payment of outstanding accounts, subscriptions etc the Council were left with only £38. After some discussion it transpired that it was not necessary to pay a full years hall lets, although that had been the custom in the past. It was also agreed that we should write to the Council, post AGM when the issue of finance was likely to figure prominently on the new CC's agenda, requesting a specific grant for childcare costs.
7. Planning
a) MT reported that the only ongoing issue was the redevelopment of the former Shell site on Queen Margaret Drive. Comments had previously been submitted by the Community Council but amended plans had now been submitted. These were substantially better than previous plans but a number of concerns were still evident. Residents in Oban Drive and surrounding area were concerned and RN had been active in keeping them informed. A meeting was to be arranged with these local residents and a draft response for CC approval would be circulated in due course.
b) On the matter of the Compendium Trust there was further delay at the hands of sportscotland who now wanted independent advice on the business plan and proposed management arrangements.
c) At the most recent NW Area Committee the most relevant item was the planned Parks Development programme which, although not having any small scale proposals in the Council's area, had a number of significant projects just outwith the area and which served residents of North Kelvin - most notably restoration of the Stewart Memorial fountain in Kelvingrove park, improved lighting at the Botanic Gardens and footpath and railing repairs at the Kelvin Walkway.
8. Information/Website RN tabled a mock up of the revised website which everyone thought was wonderful. RN was praised for her work on this vital area of communication. She reported the site was receiving between 300 and 500 unique sites(users) per month. The BBC were due to appear at a meeting of Hillhead CC, but failed to appear. Personality clashes were reported on Riverwatch but RN and DG were congratulated for their work on this, to be highlighted at a FORK event the following weekend.
9. Health No report
10. Newsletter SP indicated that the meeting at which our application for funding would be considered took place the following day. It was agreed we would meet on 6th August to put the Newsletter together. DN to provide a template to follow for the articles
11. Youth Sub Committee No report
12. Communications The following items were distributed : Publicity for Mobility Week Meeting re Kelvingrove Bandstand on 12th June Patricia Ferguson - Make Poverty History Community Council Election - Susan to complete details Victim of Crime leaflet Glasgow & Clyde Valley Structure Plan Strategic Best Value Review - Open Spaces Social Work - Action Plan Association of Community Councils MP/MSP Newsletters
13. Next Meeting There is no meeting in July and the next meeting will therefore be 10th August .
Minutes 11 May 2005
1. Welcome and Registration, a. Present: A L, D G (Vice Chair), S P (Chair), R N (Information), D N (Youth Sub Committee) JM (City Council), PC Addison and Sgt.Burrell(Maryhill Community Police) b. Apologies - H M, K M, M Th, B G,
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters Arising a. The minutes of April were approved. b. It was unanimously decided to go ahead with the production of a newsletter and to apply for a Resource Centre grant to do so. One-off publication, 4 pages of tabloid, content as discussed at previous newsletter sub-committee meeting, to be distributed from 5th September.
3. Police Report by PC Addison, a. Crime figures for the area as follows: 10 vehicle crimes - none detected, 9 disorders for which 8 detentions were made, 2 assaults - not detected, 2 cases of vandalism of which 1 detected, 2 cases of drug misuse - both detected, 4 crimes of dishonesty of which 2 detected, 2 robberies (including Kelvinside Mini Market) - no detections and (unusually) 1 case of wilful fire raising (in La Crosse Terrace) - no detection made. The overall detection rate was 41 %. b. Police reported an on going problems with youths hanging out around La Crosse Terrace and The Coach House Trust especially prior to and after school hours, this is exacerbated by the warmer weather and also drug and alcohol use. c. Police were enthusiastic about their new bikes. The bikes can be superior to patrol cars in making a swift and quiet approach. d. Police appealed for the public to give accurate descriptions when making reports about suspicious characters. e. Police would like to recommend that women do not go running alone (especially at night or late evening). Running in pairs is recommended as an effective way of discouraging harassment. f. The police are working with the Council Community Safety Dept. and Schools in encouraging school students to be more caring of the urban environment. Clean-up trips are being organised. g. Police are reporting cases of graffiti to the Council Graffiti Line h. Police consider the Street Watch CCTV at Woodside to be very effective in identifying those carrying out graffiti. i. Claire asked that future emails be sent to her rather than to Sgt. Mackie
4. Councillor Reports from Jim Mackechnie a. Belmont Street Parking Restrictions - The period of consultation is over (deadline was 22nd April) and objections are being examined by Roads Engineers. The matter may come before the Committee in 4 weeks time however if that date is missed no decisions will be taken until the Autumn. Objectors fear a displacement of vehicles in Wilton Street and adjacent streets. The engineers propose a buffer zone ie. cars will be allowed to park on Belmont Bridge and beyond. Cllr. Mackechnie is not convinced that this is a suitable area for parking. He warned that any of the public who wrote with objections and have received a reply are required to write again confirming their objection. b. 60 Steps Trust - The Trust have accepted a tender costing £5000 for a feasibility study. This will give an accurate idea of the cost and work required for a restoration of the Steps. The Trust are applying to the North West Area Committee and Glasgow West Conservation Trust for funds to cover the cost of the study. c. Compendium Trust - No news. A decision from Sport Scotland is expected at the end of May. If Sport Scotland fail to support the project this time around, it is believed that Compendium have a contingency plan which involves seeking further money from Queens X Housing Assoc. which will allow part of the project to be realised. d. Youth Workers - JM feels there is a need for Youth Workers in the North Kelvin Area. The Council are supplying a Street Youth Worker (on a 6 week placement) who will identify need. JM suggested The Kelvin Walkway and the top of Stair Street as areas for the Street Youth Worker to target. SP suggested that it would be useful for the Youth Worker to approach Breakthrough and Donnie (NKCC). e. Building Controls -SP asked Cllr. Mackechnie about the effectiveness of Building Controls. He confirmed that the powers of intervention by Building Control are limited - the quality of work is not always inspected and self-certification by Builders is common. f. Shop Conversion - JM will check on the state of planning permission for a shop conversion in Braeside Street . g. Shell Site - JM suggests that we should not be too hopeful of the developers accommodating all the public's concerns about the development. However he hopes that some changes will be made to the design.
5. Treasurer's Report -After the close of the meeting AL kindly agreed to act as our new treasurer.
6. Planning, Licensing & Northwest Area - no report
7. Information - Website and Library - RN was thanked for the poster blitz informing local residents on state of play regarding the Shell Site Flats.
8. Health - no report
9. Youth Sub-Committee - no report
10. Communications - These included info from Patricia Ferguson on the Licensing Scotland Bill which will promote a sensible approach to opening hours, no proof-no sale, a crack down on irresponsible promotions. Included with the letter was a petition supporting the bill to be signed and returned. The Strategic Best Value Review of Parks was received - SP is reading this. The Community Council was made the offer of a speaker to come and talk about how to get involved with The Scottish Parliament - this letter will be kept on file.
11. Correspondence see item 10
12. Organisational Matters The Community Council's admin grant £586 has been received .£75 has been deducted at source to cover insurance.
13. AOCB/ Late Issues a. Maps DG distributed interesting old maps of the area and a poem to be included in the newsletter. b. Recruitment Drive It was suggested that we raise awareness by setting up a NKCC stall at Queens X Gala, Queen Margaret Drive Shops and Queens X Shops. DG will ask River Watch if some NKCC info can be displayed on their stall at the FORK Gala on June 11th. RN to provide a flyer for this. DG to produce a poster to jointly advertise the AGM/Official Election meeting in October and to recruit new members.
14. Open Forum (Public Contributions) -none
15. Next Meetings 8th June (Cllr. Mackechnie made his apologies in advance). No meeting in July
Minutes 13 April 2005
Present: B G, M Th, D G, R N, D N, S P, D K Apologies: A L, J MacK
Matters arising: minutes of previous meeting were agreed as amended. BG agreed to continue providing the agenda and sederunt NKCC Newsletter The meeting agreed to create a newsletter sub-committee to deal with it. All present to be on it, to meet in a fortnight. SP listed a number of criteria which we must meet in order for the newsletter to comply with C.C. regulations. Suggested specification was: Size: A3 folded Quantity: x4000 Frequency: One-off Distribution: contact distributors of Glaswegian newspaper for a quote Friday 13th May is the deadline for submission of completed plan. The newsletter will also include sections on the role of the Community Council, how readers can get involved etc. DN suggested interviews with local activists/workers e.g. from Breakthrough project, the meeting agreed to this. BG agreed to do the layout.
Planning Mike told the meeting of proposed parking bays and meters on Belmont Street. The City Council proposal also includes resident permits. This is consistent with other proposals in the west end, as advertised in the Herald. MT anticipated there would be objections to the new scheme, and recommended we email Cllr MacKechnie with our views. MT and RN circulated letters of objection to the planned build at Oban Drive. RN said she wanted to generate community involvement in our opposition. Mike listed a number of roads which will be resurfaced. SP suggested that this could be included in the newsletter. Treasurer's report Dk said she will resign from the CC as she is moving to England. The meeting agreed that DKs contribution has been invaluable, and she was warmly thanked. DK said that in her two to three years' involvement she has found the CC really interesting, and praised the meeting. We now need a new treasurer; RN agreed to ask ALif she will take it on. Meanwhile the treasurer's box will be kept at BGs house.
Info, website and library nothing new to report
Youth Sub-committee DN reported on the meeting with Inspector Ross of Maryhill Polis. He will continue dialogue with the breakthrough project. The meeting agreed to a youth page on the website and newsletter
Health BG reported that NHS Glasgow are seeking a site for a Children's hospital. There was also a consultation on sexual health. There was an extended and informed discussion about a proposed smoking ban in all hospital grounds. NKCC has been approached as part of NHS consultation. Dorothy raised concern that banning smoking outside was going too far. BG agreed to circulate a proposed response via the e-group.
Other City Council have free poop-scoopers available. The meeting agreed five to nil (1 abstention) to renew membership of Association of Scottish Community Councils @ £15 p.a. There was also a query as to whether or not we had paid our membership fee last year. DN to arrange a hustings in the run-up to the May 5 general election. BG spoke at length about the lack of wheelie bins on her street. SP spoke about housing plans in her street regarding a downpipe The meeting finished at 9pm
Minutes 9th February 2005
1. Welcome and Registration, SP expressed thanks to all people working on council. a. Present: A L, D G (Vice Chair), S P (Chair), J A (Councillor), M T (Councillor), R N (Information), B G (Minutes); D F-F (River Watch), J Mack (City Council), S Mackie (Maryhill Community Police) b. Apologies - H Malik, K Mosson, R, D, D K
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters Arising a. JM proposed the following amendments: p2 para D JM said the main public issues are availability of beat police and response times, 4a Gap site JM's objections included car parking in the street, car deck at back and the overshadowing of neighbouring properties, looking for conformity of existing built form in the area, the second submission was improved from first submission. b. Action: In future people are to reply to draft minutes in advance of the meeting.Proposed MT, second RN
3. Police Report by S Mackie, a. Inspector Ross has acted on our concerns about graffiti and now confirms that the cleansing department will respond faster to notices of vandalism. b. Crime figures of the area were reviewed and car crimes highlighted as problematic in the area. People are reminded to leave belongings out of sight in locked cars. SM gave crime prevention tips to Robina for website. One individual was caught buying alcohol for a minor in the area. To help prevent disorder, we should let police know where people are hanging out. Further to a request by SP, SM will ask Saracen police to come to meeting or get information on the area including Firhill and Murano Village. Further to concerns about traffic congestion on Maryhill Road around 4.30 pm each day and about private cars using the bus lane. SM will investigate. Regarding a car parked outside the Strathmore Bar, SM informed us that the police no longer have powers to give tickets. Economically traffic wardens who now give tickets will be working where there are more cars.
4. Councillor Reports from Jim Mackechnie a. On the Kelvin Walkway, discussions are ongoing about whether to repair or replace QMRoad hand rail. Replacement seems better. b. The walkway near Belmont street bridge is sometimes flooded where the Kelbourne is supposed to be channelled under the roadway. Some drainage work was done a few years ago but water still comes out of the embankment on the righthand side. Additional work will be carried out in the next few months. c. The Wilton Street gap site has received planning consent by 10 votes to 8. JM informed them of the issues that are causing concern but the majority approved the plans. d. The Boundary of two wards between JM and John Gray passes through the centre of the old iron works site on Panmuir Street. At this point planning permission has been applied for regarding constructing 170 units restricted to 4 floors and including balconies. The Westminster constituency boundary runs through the site also The development may look more like the Murano Village than traditional flats.. JA asked how close this is to the temporary buildings going up for canal activities and expressed concern that canal activity would be restricted due to the residential development. A public footpath is planned for the north side of the canal. Mike has sent comments. JM is not expecting a lot of objections. e. JM received a complaint about lighting at the Belmont shop. This was held to be inappropriate for that location. The proprietor has been told to change it. f. There has been lots of activity on secondary school site: walls facing inside were covered in graffiti but were painted out quickly last week. JM also actioned a clear up of the site. Some builders' rubbish left behind the Crosslands Pub by poor quality contractors will take more time to remove. g. The gate next to fire station has been forced opened and any locks and chains removed. JM has pressed for action on that. It should have been secured by Tuesday night. Anyone parked inside has a phone number to call to be let out. People in Oban Drive don't want to look on a car park, flytippers or dumpers. AL thinks the parking is mostly from the builders at the flats. h. Lastly tomorrow [10 February] is Council Budget Day; the recommended 2.4% could be lowest in Scotland. Glasgow has been trying to get tax level down to Scottish average. However our social work needs are so great. Note that the water rates will also be going up their own amount, so the final combined figure may seem more than the set amount. i. Janet received permission to write to Kirsteen Mosson about the playpark. The same graffiti has been on the seats for last 3-4 months. SP suggests developing this opportunity to engage with local residents .Action: JA to write to Councillor Mosson
5. Treasurer's Report a. The Air Cadets on Shakespeare Street have approached the NKCC for a grant. This request was declined as our present funds are low and are only for administrative costs. b. MT proposed creating a 'Community Chest' similar to one in Clackmannanshire. This would be a co-funded account with commercial partners which sets transparent criteria for award, disperses money on a quarterly basis and ensures that the beneficiaries are primarily from this council area. Such a fund helps the NKCC develop and active profile in the community. c. This suggestion met with approval but we currently have insufficient capacity to bring this forward. SP suggests drawing up a list of ideas for developing such a fund consideration and discussing it after the October election.
6. Planning, Licensing & Northwest Area report by MT a. The Panmuir Street development is consistent with the city plan and is modern in design. MT's main concerns were the public footpath - how public would it be? road safety and car reliance, brown field site problems and possibilities of flooding. These have been acknowledged. b. Constructive suggestions for softening visual impact of Tesco on Maryhill Road (trees) and reducing the impact on Shakespeare street of 24/7 operation and congestion have not been acknowledged. c. The community plan: the 1 February deadline was extended. We have no problems with strategic level. The plan is weak on inclusion and dealing with poverty. The engagement agenda seems to be a separate part of the plan, but the engagement is lagging behind plan development. The community must be at the heart of planning. There are no measures of success - MT sees too much emphasis on meeting nationally set goals, rather than locally agreed goals. It needs more continuous consultation. d. We need to think about the implications of population trends and economic focus for the City Plan, the planning framework of which is starting to be reviewed. MT will draft some suggestions which we can discuss at the 9 March meeting. e. NW Area committee meeting was useful. f. The Compendium Trust - the SportScotland application is to be in by 1 March. Total guaranteed budget of £650,000. Another £200,000 extra money will be needed. g. JA mentioned that money once available for SIPS will be moved and spread to greater level and available by theme so we may have greater access to funding in the future.
7. Information - Website and Library a. The police did not consider that putting the crime statistics on the website would be a good idea. Someone enquired about the availability community halls (JA answered). Someone else asked about an unsafe disused shop on Dunard Street. There was no response from Councillor Malik (she's away for 5 weeks). SP says when enquiries come in, give them details of their local councillor. b. 38 people attended the Neighbourhood Watch meeting for the river, 10 on official business, 4 people offered to come on committee and a few more are needed. The first meeting will be next Monday. There has been an increase in website hits due to the Kelvin Watch. c. Newsletter - R thinks it's a good idea. SP said we should time the newsletter with our public meetings in Aril and October. MT thinks a newsletter is a good idea, but warns that either the job becomes too big or energy and ideas run out. RN suggests double-sided A4 if everyone will help out. JM says each grant application must go before DRS committee as a separate agenda item. Timing is crucial - think of DRS committee meetings. J suggests lodging the application as soon as possible but need to decide what everyone is going to contribute. SP still recommends it for further discussion at the next meeting. d. SP proposed adding suicide prevention assistance info to website and newsletter. SM said police have some information to share on this.
8. Health a. Three items have been received, all of which invite responses in the near future. i. The Sandyford Initiative for providing and developing family planning, sexual health and emotional health services is planning to improve the use of local clinics by creating local hubs in more accessible locations. When the plan is approved the first hubs will be in Govanhill and Castlemilk Health Centres. Over the next 5 years other hubs will be developed. For our area this will open at Woodside Health Centre. Consultation papers may be obtained at www.nhsgg.org.uk or by phoning 0141 211 8151. There is also a card on which comments may be made. All comments should be received by 11 February. ii. The Involving People Committee is holding another 'Our Health' event at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 24 February, 9.30 for 10.00. This is a facilitated consultation exercise involving as many interested people as possible. The topic will be the development of the CHPs and their relationship to the Public Partnership Forums and the LHCCs. A registration form is available as is a summary report of the previous 'Our Health' event. iii. Finally, the Partnership for Care - Next Steps sends its proposed structures for implementing the new directives of increasing consistency and efficiency of service provision and devolved decision-making. The attached documents outlines in more detail their efforts to ensure these goals are realised. Comments are requested by 14 February. The documents can be viewed on www.nhsgg.org.uk/reorganisation. b. In addition, Beverly has had another go at getting the address changed for health documents.
9. Youth Sub-Committee, CCH, Scottish Civic Forum a. Donny is enthusiastic about working with Ian Ross. SP will replace Linda and do minutes for these meetings. SP will arrange meeting.[Note: this took place on Monday 14 February.]
10. Communications - These included items on licensing, the dog-fouling act, Aye Write Festival, a summary report of the air quality plan, the physical activity strategy requesting comments by April 16., an enquiry into boundaries from Scottish Civic Forum, [there was a public meeting 8 February about co-terminosity of Westminster and Scots parliament boundaries] and printed booklets of the parades policy. SP provided an updated contact list.
11. Correspondence see item 10
12. Organisational Matters The Community Council's are reviewing insurance. We should have special meeting of office bearers but SP will read and respond and update us at next meeting.
13. AOCB/ Late Issues
14. Open Forum (Public Contributions)
15. Next Meetings 9 March, 13 April, 11 May, 8 June (no meeting in July)
Minutes 12 January 2005
Minutes of North Kelvinside Community Council Meeting 12 January 2005 Queens Cross Community Room
1) Welcome a) Present: S P, [Chair], D G,[Vice-Chair], B G, [minutes], R N, [Information], M T [planning] b) In Attendance: Inspector B Ross [Strathclyde Police], J McC [secretary, Compendium Trust], J MacK [GCC], R S. c) Apologies: from RC, J A, D K, S Mack d) Issue of quorum: suggestions included contacting missing members, changing the quorum. sending out advanced notice of apologies received, getting new members. We need to take action to ensure quorum at next meeting. Action: SP to contact missing members. Other councillors to follow up previous suggestions for members. e) The Chair also expressed her thanks to all here for their work and regular attendance. f) It was also suggested that Rona Sweiting from West End Extra, the local free paper is a journalist who may be looking for stories. Perhaps she could do one on neighbourhood watch
2) Previous Minutes A number of points were proposed to amend these. Once these changes have been made, they will be approved. DG proposed and RN seconded.
3) Police Report a) Inspector Bill Ross in charge of greater Maryhill was appointed in September of last year to oversee community policing, to work alongside all public agencies and everyone with an interest in community planning and the community. Youth disorder is the greatest concern. There are a number of different 'hotspots' to be deal with and some youths are particularly focused on causing trouble. He is trying to allocate officers to a variety of tasks until the mix of skills works best and begins to reduce the problem. b) To make better use of resources, the police will be moving to a call centre programme by the end of the year. This will help allocate calls to the correct places, enable better choices on what is urgent and what is not and will give them more time to deal with urgent problems as they are happening. c) SP asked several questions: (1) Could we have walkmaps? WR answered that Pc S Mackie and Wpc C Addison are solely responsible for our area and are the best contacts. We needn't worry about beat boundaries, simply report to them anything we think is relevant. (2) Graffiti. The policy is to remove it as fast as possible. WR said to tell the council or Queens Cross where it is so they can remove it. Don't let it accumulate. BG reported the council had said it would take up to 20 days to remove. JM said he would look into it if BG had that same response again. (3) Donny has some ideas for youth projects and is looking for a space for very problematic youths. WR asked that Donny get in touch. Perhaps BG and DN can work together on the youth committee on this issue. WR is sponsorship convenor for Outward Bound and has budgets to do things. Contact him at William.ross@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk. d) SP thanked WR for coming along and said we are looking forward to working together. The level of crime is more reasonable than it use to be. WR said they can catch people better now. JM felt crime statistics are an important indicator for people he deals with - reported versus perceived crimes. The two main public issues are now crime and response times. WR says response time is important and would like to be able to send someone to every call. As they cannot do that, they need to go where there is a chance of stopping a crime or catching a criminal on site. (a) Action: RN to check with police to see if the crime stats should be on the website. (b) Action: SP to send street list for our area.
4) Councillor Reports a) J Mackechnie reported on the planning application for Wilton Street gap. A committee meeting was scheduled before Xmas. JM did not receive notice of the meeting and did not have his questions answered and therefore got AS JM did not receive notice of the December meeting, he got a postponement until next Tuesday [18 Jan]. His serious objections included local JM still has serious objections on car parking, and and is unconvinced thatthe effects of the car deck at the back will not overshadow the gardens at the rear. Access on houses on the south side of the lane. will cut amenity for local residents. From discussions with senior planners, it appears that the building also does not offer suitable bay windows and JM has been talking with senior planners. He has been looking for continuity of built-form in the area. Later in the year there will be an opportunity to put amendments in the city plan. J Mackechnie is looking to tighten up on the builtform paragraphs.There will be opportunity later in the year when we can put in amendments to the city plan. At second stage it needs to tighten up on builtform paragraphs. b) MT put in an objection from NKCC and council didn't seem to have it on public file. Ourbut our representation was not listed on the application form. This had been hand-delivered. The planning office had mis-informed him of the status of the application.
5) Treasurer's Report : no report made. SP suggested that we need to think about our policy for donations. Action: BG Make this an agenda point for next meeting.
6) Planning Report Mike's current list has a development inn Firhill basin and Panmuir street. He is to look at it at the planning office tomorrow [13 Jan]Mike will look at this and consider it in light of Canal Strategy. The Tesco issue is : outwith our territory but . rRaises some issues of access (Garrioch Road, Shakespeare St, carpark from Garrioch Road), - what about congestion, as well as the affect of ? Proposed proposed 24/7 operations, late night deliveries, light pollution, disturbance of recycling bins on How does this affect local residentLate night deliveries, light pollution, disturbance of recycling bins. MTwill keep us informed. Northwest Area Committee - issues include changes in school meals. Not a lot to interest us. Sp SP liked reports on the website and invitations to participate. Assessors are looking for more volunteers.
7) Information, Website, Library a) progressProgress is being made on promoting the Neighbourhood Watch meeting for the river. BG, PG and SP to help at the meeting to collecting information. Mr S. Anderson will send application form for funding on neighbourhoodNeighbourhood .Watch Programs. Robertson Trust was surprised that FORK hadn't applied for funding. Might try contacting local businesses to get money for police bikes. In FORK minutes, the walkway will be divided into two lanes and that might help. The Robertson Trust was surprised that FORK hadn't applied for funding. They might try contacting local businesses to get money for police bikes.
8) Health no report
9) Youth no report
10) Communications no report
11) Correspondence a) Concessionary travel, housing strategy dates, MEP calendars, Pat Ferguson's fridge magnet, Annual review of cultural and leisure services. Annual report from Pat Ferguson.
12) Current issues no report
13) Other Organisations no report
14) AOCB/Late Issues no items
15) Open Forum Mr Jim McChesney, secretary of the Compendium Trust reported on progress of this 6-year project. After last year's refusal and subsequent invitation to re-submit by SportScotland, excellent drawings are now available for the project. On the advice of SportScotland work has been done to embed the play area more closely with the city's sports strategy. It is hoped that SportScotland will now provide a grant for much of the work and funding will be sought from Queens Cross Workspace, the local authority and other sources for the parts outwith the primary strategic plans. It is hoped to be able to proceed in stages. Jim MacKechnie asked for clarification how the various parts will be funded and built. R. Statt raised a number of questions about lighting, parking, access, noise levels and where to get information on the project. Mr McChesney outlined the steps the CT had taken to inform the public, what planning changes had been made already to accommodate the above issues, and also reminded us that there will be another opportunity to raise formal objections to the proposal.
16) Next meeting 9 February
Minutes 8 December 2004
Welcome, Registration a. Present: SP, Chair, D G, Vice-Chair, B G, Minute Secretary, Coucillors A L, R N. City Councillor J Mack. b. In attendance: D F-F and R S c. Observing, PC S Mackie and C Addison of Maryhill Community Police c. d. Apologies: R, D K, M T ,J A
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters Arising The draft minutes of 10 November were approved. SP suggested making the page wider for easier formatting and adding a development slot for other associations to the agenda. Action: BG to add this to the minutes. Proposed by AL, Seconded by DG
3. Police Report: a. The Council welcomed S. Mackie and C. Addison who work in our area. They cover their beat by walking, driving and cycling. They offered to report by email if we want. PC Mackie then gave a detailed report of crimes in our area for the period of 1-30 November. Overall there were 59 crimes and 33 were detected. There were no drug-related or sexual offences in the period. These figures were said to be quite low. It is expected that the figures may rise and will certainly vary from month to month. A number of questions arose: Can individuals clean graffiti? Check with Queens Cross for cleaning materials. One way to stop graffiti is to keep the kids moving. Groups tend to hang about the same places. Phone Maryhill Police Station, say we were told to phone and report the location of a group of kids. Help the police to locate them. Say that Pc Mackie asked to be informed before they do something serious. The Council liked that idea and suggested notifying neighbours to let them know how to help with this. b. Regarding the Kelvin Walkway, RN reports that a neighbourhood watch along River Kelvin has been proposed. Diana suggested using camera flash to scare people away. Police were said to be not answering calls. Diana also says dog walkers report to police, but when witnesses approached the police, neither mugging was reported. Heather reported car break-in on Belmont St and there was no police report. Pc Mackie recommended calling 532 3754 Community Policing. Ask the officer's name and ask to be phoned back with report reference number and if this doesn't happen, contact again (maybe 24 - 48 hours) Get details from office.
4. Councillor Reports a. Neither Councillors Mosson or Malik were in attendance or offered apologies. b. Jim MacKechnie reported that little had been happening lately. c. Walkway meeting: reviewed options including lighting which is not on the agenda now and police thought it would create more problems than it would solve -too many areas of extreme darkness. Lighting needs to be too strong. Idea of neighbourhood watch for walkway has been progressed with provisional date to be confirmed. d. 60 Steps Trust was successfully launched and some money raised through sale of cards. There was a good presentation from relevant parties and positive outcome. About 60 people attended e. planning permission for new tenement - An increased number of objections 3 weeks ago leaded to further discussions with planning officers, basically going back to the developer about bay windows and front gardens. The City Council owns part of the site and there can be an issue over whether the Council can grant itself permission or gain planning consent. If there is a substantial number of objections the matter can be referred to Scottish Executive but JM is seeking legal definition of 'substantial number' of objections.
5. Treasurer's Report no report
6. Planning, Licensing & Northwest Area Committee - no report
7. Information - a. Website and Library The website fully is now up to date with original template. Robina would like to keep the diary up to date and expand on the contacts list. Library. SP proposes vote of thanks for RN's work in making a catalogue and sorting the materials. b. Kelvin Walkway: RN asked if we want to pursue this if infrastructure for a help line could go in. R went to Fork meeting and set provisional date for 29 Dec at Ha'penny House 12 noon (tbc) for an open meeting to start a neighbourhood watch. FORK feels they are adequate representatives of people near the walkway but Ms Flynn was concerned that FORK are too exclusive. Most crimes seem to come during the day rather than at night. FORK objects to buying bike for the police. Could we do a fund-raiser? Perhaps the neighbourhood watch could organise funding.
8. Health
9. Youth Sub-Committee, CCH, Scottish Civic Forum No Report
10. Communications No Report
11. Current Issues No Report
12. Correspondence a. In future we will put Correspondence before Current issues. DG gets lots of information from Friends of the Earth and John Muir Awards, schools, compost corner, beautiful Scotland in bloom. RNis to share with Dorothy on that. Pat Ferguson's newsletters, Scottish Civic Forum about new information commissioner, Maryhill Integration network leaflets. Need a place for left-over leaflets. Only other correspondence is working group minutes (CC development issue) minutes don't say much but we are going to get help with our elections for next year, including a returning officer - various types of training, changes in boundaries at east end. Discussion of insurance arrangements which we pay out of our grant but council's insurance broker might change the amount of payment for new revised policy. We can write to them if there is something we want to bring forward.
13. AOCB/ Late Issues a. DG found someone who might help with delivering leaflets. She delivers the Glasgwegian. b. The recycle bins opposite Bellhaven nursery don't seem to be emptied often enough. RN finds there is a lot of overflow. A second plastics bin is needed. ACTION: JM to look into it. c. There was some discussion of postal services not being able to enter tenement blocks and deliver mail, largely due to the change to one delivery per day. Sometimes it is possible for a block to change the security setting so that the postman can press service and get in. The Postie is limited in that he cannot ring bell for someone who is in but for whom there is no letter.
14. Open Forum (Public Contributions) a. Ms Statt, a resident from Clouston Street, with questions and concerns about the Compendium Trust: As Mr McChesney did not arrive, SP and JM attempted to answer some of the questions. The Compendium Trust is working with the City Council and if any houses are built then sports facilities must also be built. There is outline planning permission for a sports facility and houses and sports are to be completed at the same time. NKCC has a delegate space on the board level of CT so we aren't on the inside at the moment. As the situation is so fluid at the moment, the CT has not felt able to hold another public meeting yet.
15. Next Meeting :12 January 2005
Minutes 10th November 2004
1. Welcome, Registration, Apologies
a. Present: S P (Chair), D G (Vice-Chair), A L, M T, J A,R C, BG and J Mack (City Councillor)
b. Apologies from R N, D K, D N
2. Minutes of Previous Meetings and Matters Arising
a. Minutes approved. Proposed: S P, seconded: M T
3. Police Report No officer being present, there was no report. Despite having been sent reminders of the meeting, no apologies were presented.
4. Councillor Reports:
a. Neither Councillor Malik or Mosson were in attendance. Jim MacKechnie made the following report:
b. 60 Steps Trust: Monday15 November is expected to be the formal launch of the 60 Steps Trust (this needs to be confirmed). Trust has been formed and is holding a public meeting to attract support and to solicit contributions to get things going. First they will need to commission a feasibility study. There are plenty of choices for getting this funded. The problem may be determining what will happen to the wall and steps once they are restored - where will ownership lie? Who will pay to keep steps maintained?
c. St Charles PS should be the next for mandatory 20 mph speed limit. Parents and School Board approached him to get St Charles in next tranche of funding from Land Services from January. JA asked how far the limits will extend? Could it be extended to Fergus Drive? JM thought the limits were statutory. Looking for appropriate parking regulations will be beneficial. A discussion arose regarding difficulty of traffic access on Wilton Street and it was considered insoluble.
d. Planning permission for new-build tenement on gap site, 259-275 Wilton Street [case 03/033389]. Objections had been lodged last year and the builder submitted new plans to take account of these. Developer has proposed off-street parking (undercroft and backcourt). Planning officers are minded to support this. But valid objections still include access to undercroft parking - possible loss of 4 parking spaces on the street in order for a ramp to be safe. One of the flats should be car-free but that would be impossible to guarantee. JM has been pursuing loss of car parking with Land Services. SP asked if it has been resubmitted. There has been a second round of neighbour notification on revised application on 4th October. Should we submit some comments? Mike to do this with reference to parking. Is there going to be front garden like the others? Where is the amenity space? What about the front elevation? Janet asks about delivery of goods for the building? Building will be further back than existing line of buildings and will overshadow the gardens of existing buildings. Check with City Plan. Does this meet the criteria or not? Loss of daylight is grounds to object but loss of sunlight is not. Developer has agreed to use natural facing stone on front, but back will be brick. Thinks it will look silly - non-use of traditional materials in back of building. Original drawings had oriel windows which would look better. This is in a conservation area. Developer works with planning office before putting in application. Doesn't think the Firemasters' objections would have been disregarded. Some objections were raised about back lane.
e. Compendium Park there was little news. Chair is coming to report to us next meeting. Appeal is being lodged against SportScotland. The appeal will be to use money now obtained to create running track as separate proposal before the rest is in place.
f. Kelvin Walkway Meeting: 26 November Mr McKecknie will attend this meeting in city chambers 2 pm along with RN and others.
5. Treasurer's Report - None made.
6. Planning, Licensing & Northwest Area Committee: Mike Thomson had nothing to report apart from what Jim had said about Wilton Street. MT will look at the drawings for Wilton Street on Monday. There are lots of proposals for HMOs - almost 10 or 12 recently. Is it an issue in the area? Hillhead CC is working with Executive on this. SP has still been receiving licensing information and some HMO stuff. Parks: Will attend Northwest Area Committee on Monday - just revised development framework was approved. Pushing to ensure there is some social housing in the new development at the Ruchill hospital site. MT to report to group on how park money will be spent. Janet said that when Ruchill was being demolished, residents were regularly involved and are still told how it will be. Ruchill CC put up strong show. Housing was promising to keep track of where residents went to so they could come back. Hospital site was lost despite promises. SP asked if MT could send formal letter to check Ruchill Community Plan to Jim or in support of his meeting. Will Maryhill Park be developed? Parts seem about to be taken off. JA says check city Plan. Action: check if there is any truth in the rumour that it will be reduced. MTto reply to Planning Department with objections to Wilton Street development.
7. Information - Website and Library: Robina was not here to report.
8. Health
No new material has come in since the last meeting.
The Greater Glasgow Health Council is due to be dissolved in March 2005, with its work being taken up by other organisations. It's annual report 'Representing patients and the public in the NHS' gives a thorough report on all its activities from 1991 to the present. This group will be replaced by a national organisation, the Scottish Health Council as part of the NHS Quality Improvement Scotland. One of the primary losses in the new system will be formal representation of patients and individuals by the board. While Ministers state that the new boards will in some way take up arms on behalf of patients, the methods and effectiveness of doing so are less clear than via the local councils.
The last newsletter 'Greater Glasgow Health Matters' number 67 requests nominations for outstanding members of the Glasgow NHS. This award has been run for 13 years and can reward individuals, teams or departments. Nominations must be in by 12 November. Anyone can make a nomination.
The newsletter 'Partnership for Health' from the Glasgow Healthy City Partnership contains a myriad of reports on wide-ranging initiatives throughout the city to promote good health.. Woodside Health Centre - McLean Currie - ask to be included on Woodside-Maryhill are launching something tomorrow at Avenuepark Street in the community centre. Would like to be on mailing list. Susan has received a few items. ACTION: BG has contacted McLean Currie and asked to be included in the mailing list.
9. Youth Sub-Committee, CCH, Scottish Civic Forum: Donnie was not present to report.
10. Press (RC reports): There was a suicide recently on the Kelvin walkway. Not reported in the papers.
11. Correspondence - Correspondence Secretary
a. Fundraiser for Central Halls on 19 November. (send info to Robina)
b. St Mungo Museum exhibition on sectarianism.
c. Pat Ferguson's latest report.
d. One newsletter from Anne McKechin.
e. Glasgow Community Safety partnership DVD on fireworks. (in our library)
f. Reminder to Seminar on 20 November the annual seminar for cc's effective communication with public agencies.
g. Guide to tackling anti-social behaviour.
h. Hillhead Community Council meeting starts at 7.30 not 7 pm on Thursday 11 November. Not HMO update.
i. Heritage Lottery Fund report.
12. Current Issues: None
13. AOCB/ Late Issues: None
14. Open Forum (Public Contributions) none
15. Next Meetings:8 December 2004, 12 January 2005, 9 February 2005.
16. Training Session: Ian Law of the Community Councils Support Group - Many thanks to Ian for coming out and making this most helpful presentation.
Minutes 6th October 2004 Venue: Queen's Cross Community Rooms. Present: S P(Chair), D G(Vice Chair) R C (Minute Secretary), R N (Website and library), B G (Health), D N (Youth Sub Committee), M T (Planning)
1. Registration, apologies and new members. D K, L S, J A, A L and Councillor Mack.
2. Minutes and Matters arising. Minutes proposed by SP and seconded by DG
3. Annual Report. RC proposed, seconded DG.
4. Annual Accounts. BG proposed seconded SP
5. Constitutional changes - frequency of elections - to be held every 2 years. Proposed sub area boundary changes as per new map and street list and constitution. Proposed by SP, seconded BG.
6. Councillor Mackechnie - apologies.
7. Councillor Malik - no apologies received.
8. Correspondence: Fair Trade - DK. Friends of the Earth - DG. Annual Seminar of Community Councils - 20th November 04. Effective Communication with Public Agencies. Royal Concert Hall. SP,DG, MT and DN. Developments along the Kelvin - BG. Orange Network - MT. Partnership for Health (BG)
9. Treasurer - DK apologies.
10. Planning - MT said there had only been 3 planning applications, Behar Carpets external signing, new windows for a house in Wilton Street and multiple occupancy in Oban Drive.
11. Information. RN said the website (northkelvin.net) is being updated and requested diary dates.
12. Health - BG read out synopsis of her findings. Her overall impression is that the health board is accused of poor communication with the public and monitoring groups. The main issues are the number of beds, the European Working Time Directive, how staff are deployed (and promoted) and hospital parking charges.
13. Youth Sub Committee - DN told us the sad news that Krystyna Czaskowski, a member of the sub committee had died. Also he said he's been finding out about other youth groups in different areas like the anti-racist work in Pollockshields and the Breakthrough Project. BG agreed to sit on the Youth Sub Committee
14. Treasurer - Apologies from DK.
15. Communications - RC said that unfortunately work commitments meant she would no longer be able to be minute secretary but she added she would still help with press liaison. BG has very kindly agreed to take on the role of minute secretary.
16. AOCB
17. Open Forum - Compendium Trust and NK site - nothing new to report.
Next Meeting Nov 10th 04 at Queen's Cross Community Rooms, 472 Maryhill Road, then Dec 8th (Invitation to the Chair of the Compendium Trust), Jan 12th , Feb 9th,, March 9th, April 13th (public general meeting), May 11th , June 8th , July - holiday, August 10th, September 14th. October's date
Minutes 8th Sept 2004
Venue: Queen's Cross Community Rooms.
Present: S P (Chair), DG (Vice Chair) R C (Minute Secretary), R N (Website and library), B G (Health), D N (Youth Sub Committee), J A and A l. Ex Officio: Councillor Mack.
In attendance: S Y and C K. Apologies: M T, Ka C, D K, L S, M B.
1. Registration, apologies and new members. Minutes proposed by SP and seconded by DN. Received nominations forms from R N, B G, A L and C K. They stood unopposed and were brought on officially.
2. Community Police - apologies. M Barrow unavailable but he did send a briefing. There has been a slight rise in car related crimes and they have arrested someone they believe to have been responsible for a number of break-ins. They are also continuing to monitor youth disorder in the area. AL described a robbery in Clouston Court at the end of August where a woman was left badly injured.
3. Councillor Jim Mackechnie - bus box in Queen Margaret Drive is to be replaced following the road resurfacing. Two shops in Firhill Road are to be rented and turned into a grocer and newsagent. The cleansing department is to survey which tenement properties are suitable for wheelie bin collection. Apparently many people want these bins but the proprietors would be obliged to remove the roofs of bin shelters and access to the back lanes might be a problem too. 60 Steps - the trust's been formed. Public Meeting 15th November 2004 to launch the trust.
4. Councillor Haleema Malik was not available.
5. Correspondence and matters arising. DN to vote on behalf of NKCC in Scottish Civic Forum annual elections. Joint Invitation from Hillhead and Kelvinside Community Council to discuss planning (meeting at 7pm, November 11th 04 at Hillhead Library). NKCC has been asked to comment on public processions and demonstrations. BG will respond after circulating letter to NKCC group.
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7. Treasurer - Apologies from DK.
8. Planning, Licensing and North West Area Committee Apologies from MT.
9. Website and Library. RN presented plan for developing web site - she will put in details of meetings in next few weeks and will develop website and links. RN has also taken on the library.
10. Health - BG asked questions about the role and sought advice from JA.
11. Communications - RC said NKCC should be looking for new members and trying to build up waiting list. To do this she's going to talk to Queen's Cross Housing Association and ask if NKCC can have a regular slot in the newsletter. Also, she said they should come up with template for easy minute taking for sub committees. SP agreed to do this.
12. Current Issues - Youth Sub Committee Chair is DN plus LS and KC. Duration 13 months. Objective - to identify and respond to youth needs, to make young people aware of NKCC, to allow voice of local young people to be heard within the Queens Cross Association area and Eastern Side of area. Powers - to correspond, to research, to hold meetings and make recommendations to NKCC and take such action as deemed necessary.
River Kelvin Sub Committee was proposed - DG, RB and RC potential members.
Constitutional Changes - changes include 3 signatures on every cheque, procedure for election (these were approved) changes in sub area will be proposed at AGM.
Plan for October's AGM (DN and JMCK apologised in advance) DG will make poster to advertise.
CC Training - Community Council to undergo training at November meeting - SP in charge of organising it. It was agreed to provide water and plastic cups during monthly meetings.
13. AOCB
14. Open Forum - Compendium Trust and NK site should always be on the agenda under current issues as they're very important. SP to invite Jim McChesney Chair of Compendium Trust in December to address NKCC.
15. Next Meeting - AGM -Queens Cross Community Rooms, 472 Maryhill Road Oct 6th 7 - 9pm