April 2024 Minutes

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Braehead & Broomridge Community Council
24 April 2024: Mayfield Community Centre
Present:
Barbara Anderson, Mandy Rae, Hugh McClung, Philomena McClung, Jamie Adcock, Lesley
Ferguson, Martin Shaw
In attendance:
Margaret Sweeney (minute taker), Councillor Flannagan, Andrew Nelson - Superglass
1. Welcome
Martin welcomed all to the meeting.
2. Apologies
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3. Minutes of previous meeting and matters arising
Minutes for February and March meetings to be approved:
February – proposed by Philomena seconded by Hugh.
March – proposed by Mandy seconded by Lesley.
4. Office Bearer Reports
Chair – Scheme of Establishment document available at every meeting also available
digitally to all.
Secretary – Reviewed various correspondence – White Ribbon charity. Looking for support
regarding issuing coasters to local establishments. There may be an issue with this due
deal with brewery so Lesley will ask the Linden Inn. Will contact charity to ask if they have
flyers and these could go onto the noticeboards.
Artlink 900 – invite received regarding community event on Friday 26 April.
Transport Development Team – looking for individuals to attend and become part of a group.
The first meeting took place 23 April will email and ask the team what area this group will
cover.
Confirmation from the council that there are not printing facilities available. Stirling Council
uses University of Stirling printing services. Martin proposed looking at purchasing a
machine for the secretary to use. Hugh seconded the proposal.
Liability Insurance – price required for litter pick which hopefully will take place in September.
Received confirmation that anyone wishing to attend a community council meeting does not
need to live in the area however they cannot raise questions etc at these meetings.
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Treasurer – Martin proposed that Lesley Feguson be installed as interim treasurer. This
was seconded by Philomena. A full set of accounts are available and will be reviewed and
signed off.
Planning – Nothing to report.
5. Additional Reports
Councillor Report
Councillor Flannagan commented on the recent report in the local paper and the comments
that were reportedly from him. Unfortunately, the newspaper did not report his comments
correctly and took the quote directly from a public safety meeting.
Vandalism in Mayfield Centre – graffiti on shop walls, Councillor Flannagan has raised this
with the police.
Stirling Council Booking System for waste goes live on 1 May and the first slot to book will
be 15 May 2024. Martin raised a question regarding hiring a van to use for waste removal – as far has he understands you must log your vehicle registration number – what would
happen if you hired a van. Councillor Flannagan confirmed that he does not have an answer
on that yet.
There will be a full council meeting next week w/c 29 April 2024.
Forthside – confirmed that a film studio has taken possession of the empty building.
Police
No Police presence and no report. Martin confirmed that he recently visited Randophfield
to see the new Police Chief Inspector unfortunately wasn’t available. Councillor Flannagan
asked Martin to let him know when the council last had contact from Police Scotland.
Martin suggested putting in a letter to the new Chief Inspector to see if the situation regarding
lack of reports and or attendance can be resolved. The community council agreed that
contact should be made. Martin will draft an email to send from the community council email
address.
Superglass
Two complaints recently received: 1 April and 3 April.
Complaint received from Linden Inn re: debris (turned out to be compactor waste). Plant
Manager did a walk through, cleaned internally and the practice has been stopped.
Noise complaint – long term issues
Community Engagement Committee – provide charity support. Suggest members of
community council go for a visit.
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6. General Business

Defibrillators

The community defibrillators are now all the same brand, fully working and have been placed
on the circuit. The old defibrillator needs to be returned to Crawford Hall.

Abandoned Vehicles/Parking

The initial query relating to the above has now been resolved however there seems to be a
parking issue in Annfield Drive. Martin confirmed that he will check and confirm the situation.
If this issue relates to emergencies regarding services unfortunately there is no control over
this.

Co-option of new community councillors.

Forms have been received – Proposal to co-opt Jamie Adcock – community council confirm
unanimously to approve this.


AOCB

Chair proposed the AGM be held @ 7pm on Wednesday 29 May.

Noticeboards – need some work on them as a couple are difficult to open.


Meeting closed at 21:00 hrs.



Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 May following the AGM.