Braehead & Broomridge Community Council
September Meeting 2021: Zoom Conference Call (held 4 October 2021)
Present:
Hugh McClung (Chair), Gary McGrow (Secretary) Philomena McClung, Jess McNeil,
Wendy McLean, 1 x resident
Apologies:
Wilma Comrie (Stirling Council Representative), Barbara Anderson, Aileen Hall, Martin
Shaw, Mandy Rae, Councillor Flannagan, Police Scotland
In attendance:
Margaret Sweeney (Minute Taker),
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Welcome
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
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Apologies
As noted above.
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Minutes of previous meeting / matters arising
No amends to minutes of previous meeting.
Minutesproposed Gary, seconded Wendy.Matters Arising
Planters in Wallace Park – contacted original resident who raised issue regarding organising
the planters. The individual concerned didn’t want to organise but will see if anyone from
the area is interested and come forward. -
Reports
Chairperson Report
Public Meeting recently held (20 September) with Sepa and Superglass – objective to
discuss issues of concern from public – re: emissions noise, black smoke, white wool, and
other dust matters. Residents put specific questions to representatives of the two
organisations. Superglass have submitted report to SEPA re: noise. Sepa state that the
dust particles are pollen. Residents still concerned about white dust – Superglass confirm
these are from the other building. Sepa still to complete report on Superglass. Superglass have confirmed that they will take specific individuals on a tour while other individuals will
liaise with Superglass. Thanks to Gary for organising the meeting at Crawford Hall. Gary
is still waiting for further information from SEPA (permit and noise survey) confirm he will
probably put in a FOI.Secretary Report
Planters – discussed previously. Budget Consultation Strategy Information has been
circulated.Treasurer Report
The treasurer noted the following:
Bank Balance £4,805.64
Total £4,805.64
Minute Taker (August) £ 40.00
Minute Taker – AGM £ 10.00
Secretary Expenses (zoom sub) £ 14.39
Secretary Expenses (zoom sub) £ 14.39
Total Expenditure £ 78.78
Bank Balance £4,726.86
Cash in Hand £ 15.97
Total £4,742.83
Committed Expenditure/Reserve £2,690.00
Minute Secretary – September Meeting
£ 40.00
Reserve
£1,000.00
Covid19 Grant unused – expect to return
£ 150.00
Community Price Award – seats
£1,500.00
Available Funds
£2,052.83
For decision: purchase and placement of two benches – funding secured for £1500
revised costing require additional expenditure of £600. All agreed -
Other Reports
Councillors Report
N/A
Police Report
N/A
Planning Report
Braehead – Shirras Brae – Barnardo’s building – planning application for flats to be erected
on car park further details can be found on the planning portal. Gary will respond to the
report. -
General Business
Superglass
See earlier. No further issues.
City Centre South
Nothing received yet. Interactive map on Engage site – please consider reviewing it and
look at completing it.
Football Pitch.
Still under repair. Grass not taking seed. Waiting to discuss next season since works not
completed. High rise fence/netting has gone to planning and it will be high than normal
fencing.
Grit Bins
Winter Gritting Policy – Stirling Council will provide additional bins however volunteers
required to fill them up. Where are they going to be placed? Use Facebook for suggested
locations as well as requests for volunteers to move grit from location to grit bins.
AOCB
Resident has complained to Jess about speeding in the area and 20mph zones. Apparently,
the resident had confirmed that ambulances had been called in the summer due to incident
with children. The community council clarified that 20mph signs are to be installed at the
next finance year. Gary suggested that people log onto the interactive City Centre South
Map on the council website and put information on it regarding the 20mph.
Meeting closed at 19:40hrs
Next Meeting to be held on 27 November 2021.