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December 2024 Minutes

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14 Apr 2025

  1. December 2024 Minutes

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Bannockburn Community Council

Minute of Meeting

7 November 2024

 Bannockburn Community Centre 

 

Present:  I Dawson (Chair), L Masterson (Treasurer), T Cattigan, W McEwan and B Millar

 

Apologies:  L Watret (Secretary), J Reid, R McLachlan and S Kerr  

 

Attendance:  Joanne Blair and Councillor MacPherson

 

Residents:  None

 

  1. Approval of previous minutes- Minutes proposed by W McEwan and seconded by T Cattigan

 

2. Matters Arising

 

  1. Work started in January 2024 to repair the old wooden garages at Hedges Loan. SC confirmed in July 2024 this was delayed due to a backlog of work.  The dumped furniture has been removed but various areas are yet to be cleared up.
  2. Garage sites in Bannockburn are a mess, there has been an ongoing discussion with SC for months and several photos being submitted. SC have confirmed garages will be inspected and maintenance will be carried out and all doors painted in 2024-25.  The CC have requested the use of a garage for the volunteers however SC confirmed they will look into what the garage will be used for then arrange the

‘renting’ of a garage to volunteers.

  1. There has been various issues raised at West Murrayfield; one bench requires painting however a resident has offered to buy the paint. SC have a team for painting, they are currently looking for other areas before arranging.  A dangerous tree is being removed and Land Services will update when this is being carried out.  A resident has asked if the tree will be replaced, awaiting an update from SC.
  2. Numerous repairs are required at the houses above Quakerfield shops. This has been reported to SC alongside photographs.  SC have responded to confirm only tenants can report repairs.  EM will discuss with officers and update at next meeting.
  3. The paint falling off windows and doors at 33 Main Street was first reported in March 2024, the original response from SC was that this will be completed however now SC have reiterated that the tenant needs to report these issues. The work has now began.
  4. The request for the Christmas light switch office has been submitted with a HRA Officer and the paperwork has been completed. For the first time a request had to be submitted to the Roads department to use the footpaths for tables and the road for the santa sleigh.  The CC are arranging for use of the toilets and a couple of tables and chairs from the hub.  An arrangement has already been made with the Rotary Club for the Santa sleigh and arranging with volunteers for Santa and a helper.  There is ongoing discussion with Bannockburn Rugby Club to arrange the teas/coffee/hot chocolate etc.  The date is yet to be confirmed, hopefully it will be announced by w/c 11th

 

 

 

 

 

3. Reports- External 

  1. Police Scotland:
    1. The report was sent electronically before the meeting. ii. The report highlighted that there were 12 detected cases and 6 undetected cases from the previous month.  
  • There were 96 calls made to Police for the area, relating to a range of issues including assisting members of the public, concern for persons, public nuisance and Road traffic matters.
  1. Any information regarding anti-social behaviour is welcomed, and can be reported to Police Scotland via Tel: 101, to Crime stoppers, or directly to the

Community Officers via BannockburnCPT@scotland.pnn.police.uk

  1. Efforts are always being made to obtain intelligence in relation to substance misuse and drug dealing in the Bannockburn area, and we are keen to tackle drug dealing where intelligence is received.
  1. Elected Member:
    1. Councillor MacPherson noted he was saddened to hear of the passing of Cllr Brisley and Rev Jim Landels. ii. Cllr MacPherson has been working with constituents who have had their winter fuel payments removed.
  • Cllr MacPherson noted that education officials are still favouring the option to refurbish Bannockburn High instead of a new High School at Durieshill. He has recommended that the community council become the forefront of a campaign for a new High School.
  1. Cllr MacPherson has been working with officers regarding the insensitive allocation of Council houses. He is working with tenants whose lives have been ruined by such an inappropriate allocation.
  2. Cllr MacPherson confirmed he had been involved in the consultation regarding the primary school gates now being locked. This was following an incident with a missing child and now remains a child safety matter.  He advised that any queries received should be forwarded to himself.
  3. Cllr MacPherson will liaise with SC officers regarding lights being installed into the car park opposite Bruce Street. This is due to several cars being damaged.  During match days there is also a significant amount of cars parking on the concord.  Cllr MacPherson confirmed he will liaise with officers regarding the barrier being fixed.
  • The buy back house on Station Road, remains empty after 1 year. Cllr MacPherson will investigate why this is still empty.
  1. Community Development Officer:
    1. No report received.

 

4. Reports- Internal

  1. Secretary: Copy of all updates received was forwarded to CC members (as above in matters arising).  
  2. Treasurer: Linda highlighted all balances were ok and there was nothing major to report.  
  3. Planning: Planning update confirmed nothing of note for this month.   
  4. Bannockburn House: They are all delighted that after years of waiting we got the news that we had been successful in our bid.  There is lots to do, but still need to work through it.  The roof work to the back dormers continues, and the front dormers need desperately done and the house is currently looking for funding for this.  Grants are oversubscribed so it has been very competitive.  There are no more events until

the New Year, and the committee are working out what events they want to have and how it fits around the availability of the House.  In the meantime Bannockburn House is on tour, with the shop having spots at other Christmas fayres.  They are keen to link in for the lights switch on too.   

 

 

  1. Community Council Business
  2. None.

 

6. AOB   

  1. The first Community Council meeting of 2025 will be held on Thursday 9th January 2025.

 

7. Date, time and venue of next meeting

  1. Thursday 5th December 2024 from 7pm at the Bannockburn Community Centre