Braehead & Broomridge Community Council 26 June 2024: Mayfield Community Centre
Present:
Barbara Anderson, Mandy Rae, Hugh McClung, Philomena McClung, Lesley Ferguson,
Martin Shaw, Jamie Adcock
In attendance: Margaret Sweeney (minute taker), Stephen Bly; Community Council
Contact, Andrew Nelson; Superglass, Braehead Broomridge Resident.
- Welcome
Martin welcomed all to the meeting and introductions were made.
- Apologies
Councillor McLaughlin
- Minutes of previous meeting and matters arising
May Minutes were proposed by Hugh and seconded by Philomena.
- Office Bearer Reports
Chair – As per the AGM it’s been a challenging year to get fresh individuals.
Secretary – The admin grant is to be in by 16 July. The purchase of a printer – does this
need to be included and is there anything else that needs to be filled in? If there are any
queries completing the grant Stephen Bly confirmed he can be contacted via email.
Martin proposed to purchase a printer/paper and consumables etc for the role of secretary
and during the time Mandy is in the role she will put the claim.
Treasurer – current balance is: £3428.61
Total Account Balance £3473.61
Outgoings – minute takers fee £ 45.00
Current Balance £3428.61
Leaflets – Jamie confirmed the leaflet is due to be finalised and will arrange for quotes for
printing. It was suggested by Martin to get three quotes: Mailboxes, Stirling
Council/University and ARC. Jamie asked whether there was any possibility of printing via
Superglass. Stephen Bly recommended the purchase of a laptop.
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Planning – proposal for extension to Skoda Garage at Forthside Way. The extension is for
the offices. There is no impact to the immediate area and community council have no
objections to this.
- Additional Reports
Councillor Report
None available due to the election.
Police
Again, no police presence and no report. Need to feed back to Police Scotland regarding
the absence of police at meetings. Reviewed previous reports from Police Scotland,
confirm last report received was in October 2023.
Superglass
Recently had an intense fire which lasted at the plant for around an hour. Fire and Rescue
officers are due back in to review and follow up from the fire.
Noise – still a live issue and discussion are ongoing on this.
Mandy asked whether it would be worth looking at another community engagement event
similar to the previous one that was held at Crawford Hall?
Charity Committee – Andrew suggested a sit down with the community council and
Superglass Charity Committee to work together. Meet with the charity committee first and
then tour the factory.
- General Business
Co-option of new Community Councillors
This is ongoing as spaces are available, this will be a standing item. Stephen Bly will
confirm to the Chair how many spaces are available.
Paths
Yellowhill Path (hardcore had been dumped) Mandy confirmed she has issued
correspondence to Stirling Council Land Services on this matter. Correspondence will be
reissued.
Barbara asked how to get paths adopted as she still has not been able to get any answers
with regard to her previous queries on path adoption.
Martin will send correspondence to Stephen Bly regarding paths, and which have been
adopted by Stirling Council. Barbara will send a path list to Martin.
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Flyers/Leaflet Drops
These are currently in hand and the agreement is to go with best value quote. Plan is to
have them issued between August and September. Jamie needs confirmation of exactly
how many houses are in the area.
Martin asked for a couple of A4 notices for noticeboards – Andrew; Superglass offered to
print the A3 notices. Will also use local radio.
Dog Walkers
Approached by a representative regarding putting a plaque on the bench due to the death
of one of their walkers. They also wondered about putting a plant in. Confirmed that plant
cannot go ahead as permission is needed from Housing Services. No one raised any
objections to the plaque.
AOCB
Resident asked about whether a newsletter for the Braehead and Broomridge community
is
something that could be considered. Not all residents can use technology. Mandy asked
whether the resident had any specific thoughts on what form the newsletter may take?
Resident suggested the newsletter could be issued once a quarter. Andrew at Superglass
suggested he could share a sample of a newsletter that they use.
It was suggested that the community council sort out the leaflet drop first and then revisit
the issue of the newsletter. The resident confirmed that they would come back at the
August
meeting and share a sample of the newsletter.
Jamie raised the issue of his neighbour being harassed. It has been reported to Police
Scotland but still having issues. Recommended contact be made with Community Safety
Department at Stirling Council. Secretary will email the relevant schools in the area and
contact will be made with a Stirling Council Councillor for assistance.
Meeting closed at 21:00 hrs.
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 August 2024 @19:00hrs.
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