Feb 2022 Minutes

 

Dunblane Community Council

Alan Booth
Secretary

Woodlea, Perth Road
Dunblane

FK15 0BU

Tel: 01786824791

David Prescott

Chair
Broomfield
Smithy Loan
FK15 0HQ

 

Tel: 01786 822848

 

Minutes of the meeting of the Dunblane Community Council, held on Wednesday,
2 February, 2022, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Present: David Prescott (Chairman), Alan Booth (Secretary), Chris Toop (Treasurer),
Rosemary Hunter, Fiona Plumtree, Andy Mitchell, Graham Mowat, Karen Jenkins,
Craig French, Ailsa Gray, Sharon Mylchreest.

In attendance: Councillors Alasdair Tollemache and Graham Houston, Jessica
Hunnisett and Douglas Wilson from Historic Environment Scotland (HES), Emma
O’Halloran and two others from Newton Parent Council, Bridget Clark, Steve Mason,
Margaret Bragg (Minutes Secretary).

1. Apologies Apologies have been received from Councillor Douglas Dodds.

2. Chairman's Remarks, Conflicts of Interest

   The Chairman welcomed the report in the Stirling Observer on the handover to the
   Council of houses built by Miller Homes at Victoria Park as part of their larger
   development at Barbush. This meeting is held via Zoom under Stirling Council’s
   revised Amendments to the Community Council Establishment arrangements.

    

3. Approval of minutes of 1 December 2021

   These were approved, proposed by Alan Booth and seconded by Karen Jenkins.

4. Standing items and actions from previous meetings: See attached.

   Cathedral Burial Ground Following on from the report in the December minutes, an
   email was received from Historic Environment Scotland which has been circulated.
   Andy Mitchell introduced Jess Hunnisett, District Surveyor for the mid-Scotland
   region for HES, who gave a detailed presentation on the condition of the gravestones
   in the graveyard. She appreciated that the site has looked very untidy for 18 months
   with Heras fencing preventing access, fencing which has blown down in high winds.

    

   She reported that HES is undertaking a detailed inspection of all their properties to
   identify safety issues, both with high masonry and unsafe gravestones. There has
   not yet been a published policy on memorials on the HES website, but she appealed
   for patience and to trust that HES is working through this process. All the memorials
   in Dunblane have been inspected and recorded and 200 have been identified as
   needing work. Having judged that intervention is needed, HES is legally unable to
   carry out the work without the consent of the lair owners who are responsible for
   their repair. HES is appealing for families and their descendants to come forward,
   which, as many of the graves are very old, is proving a long process. Attempts have
   to be made for at least 12 months to contact family members, who have to provide
   relevant documentation to demonstrate they have owners' rights to the grave, and,
   therefore, responsibility for repairs. As the burial authority, Stirling Council is also
   looking through their records for ownership details. Andy Mitchell said that
   communication from HES has been almost non-existent and a more widespread
   publicity campaign was required to reach family owners of the lairs. It was
   suggested that the wider community could be asked to help with the repairs or raise
   funds to meet the cost. However, Jess Hunnisett reassured the meeting that training
   suitable staff was being undertaken and money is available. Gravestones are the
   responsibility of their owners and whoever makes repairs takes on that liability.
   Carrying out repairs is a complicated process: Dunblane graveyard is a scheduled
   Ancient Monument and thus any repair has to be carried out to accredited protocols
   with an approved methodology.

    

   Having undertaken the inspection and identified varying degrees of risk, some
   memorials are regarded as dangerous and others have the potential to fall over. By
   putting in place access restrictions, visitors are protected from harm. Jess Hunnisett
   acknowledged the problems with the fencing but reported that the site has been
   tidied up considerably and the fencing made more secure. The most problematic
   area was at the west end closest to the public path, where the Heras fencing was
   unstable. However, the fencing there has now been weighted down and buttressed
   to prevent it from blowing over. At present, HES has not given authorisation to lay
   stones flat, which, Jess Hunnisett pointed out, could cause more damage to the
   stones. She suggested that a possible scenario in future would be that some
   headstones would be repaired, some would be fenced off and others laid flat. At
   present the focus is on tracing lair owners. Although pressed, she was unable to
   give a timetable for when work will be started but hoped things will become clearer
   within the next few months. She said that there will be better, more informative
   signage soon and that there will also be an official statement on the HES website
   about its policy on memorials.

    

   The community council felt that, as the Cathedral is a major tourist attraction and
   weddings will be taking place over the summer, it would be better if HES allowed
   stones to be laid flat as a temporary solution, until a more permanent solution was
   agreed, as it could not countenance the graveyard being in such an untidy state over
   the next few years. Jess Hunnisett welcomed the feedback from the community and
   Andy Mitchell will keep in touch with her. He thanked her for attending the meeting.
   The Chairman asked Councillor Houston and Andy Mitchell to work together to
   progress this. Action: Councillor Houston and Andy Mitchell.

    

    

   Defibrillators in Dunblane Steve Mason has informed the Scottish Ambulance
   Service and the British Heart Foundation of the transfer of the guardianship of the
   defibrillators in Dunblane from Dunblane First Responders to Trossachs Search and
   Rescue. The survey of the machines is nearing its conclusion and he hoped to return
   to the community council in April with the final results. Most of the defibrillators
   have been taken over by the owners of the buildings on which they are situated.
   Emma O'Halloran, on behalf of the Newton Parent Council, raised concerns over the
   survey letter received by the school, as there is no fund-raising in place to maintain
   the defibrillator placed there. Fund-raising has been hit hard during the pandemic
   and she did not think it fair that the school pay towards equipment which is not for
   the benefit of the children. She suggested that other funding streams were
   investigated, rather than ask parents. Steve Mason reassured her that the views of
   the school will be included in the final report and invited her back to the meeting in
   April. He thought that the number of defibrillators in the town might be reduced,
   to prevent a shortfall in funding.

    

   Future of the Burgh Chambers Rosemary Hunter did not take part in this discussion,
   as she is a member of the Burgh Chambers Group. Steve Mason has already
   circulated a detailed proposal on the future of the building, and he gave a brief
   resumé of the history of the Burgh Chambers Development Group. It is hoped to
   secure the asset transfer of the Burgh Chambers from the Council to the Dunblane
   Development Trust within two years. In the meantime, the Group is proposing to
   use the building as a Digital Makerspace and he gave a brief description of what that
   would entail. The Council has assured Councillor Tollemache that it will keep its
   Registration Office in the building. A grant has been secured for the equipment
   identified for the Digital Makerspace but the Group will lose this if it does not find
   match-funding. It is, therefore, looking to apply to the Dunblane Young People’s
   Project (DYPP) fund for £7,400. Steve Mason has been in touch with the High School
   to get their support for the proposed Digital Makerspace. The school (post-meeting)
   has confirmed support for the.proposals.

    

   Sharon Mylchreest raised concerns over ownership of a community building being
   transferred to the DDT, which is a voluntary organisation whose representatives are
   not elected. Steve Mason reassured her that the asset transfer would not take place
   for another two years and there would be prior consultation with the community.
   He said it was important that the community was proactive in using the building and
   the proposal to use it as a centre for arts and culture within Dunblane would be the
   basis for consultation. He reported that the condition of the building is deteriorating
   and dampness is an ongoing issue. This will only worsen if the building is not in
   use.

    

   Councillor Houston supported community use of the Burgh Chambers and asked
   Steve Mason for more details. Action: Steve Mason. He reported that it is being
   considered as part of the Common Good Fund in which case if it were to be sold, the
   money would pass into Dunblane's Common Good Fund.

    

   The Treasurer reminded the meeting of the original aim of the DYPP, which was to
   use the money to engage with disaffected, hard to reach, young people. It has been
   well used over recent years with gardening and cookery projects, suitable pupils being identified by the High School. He felt the availability of digital equipment
   would be attractive to many young people. Rosemary Hunter commented that even
   if the asset transfer does not take place, the digital equipment could be moved to
   another site. She stressed the need for community consultation, and reported that
   community ownership of assets is taking place in other places.

    

   Both Sharon Mylchreest and Alan Booth expressed concern that using the DYPP fund
   in this way did not fulfil its original criteria and it was agreed that a properly worked
   out plan, in collaboration with the High School, to identify and support suitable
   pupils was required. It was also felt that all ages and generations should be
   encouraged to use the equipment, and that additional funding might be required to
   run courses. Rosemary Hunter was able to reassure councillors that the gardening
   projects at the High School will continue. With these reservations and comments, it
   was agreed in principle that the community council will release the funds once more
   details of the involvement of the High School were obtained. A detailed proposal
   will be circulated for the consent of councillors.

    

   Cycle routes and Active Travel, including Living Streets Councillor Tollemache has
   received a communication from Michaela Jackson (Active Travel Community
   Engagement Officer, Stirling Council) confirming the redesign of cycle lanes on the
   B8033 (see Minutes December 2021). He agreed to send updates to the community
   council when available. Action: Councillor Tollemache. Alan Booth agreed to
   circulate the consultative survey on the Spaces for People initiative. Action: Alan
   Booth.

    

   Gritting of roads and footpaths The Chairman repeated a comment from Terence
   O'Byrne that it is fortunate that there has not been much snow and ice this winter.
   There is general disquiet over the ability of the Council to deal with severe weather.
   Councillor Houston agreed that there is no continuity in following the agreed plan;
   the issue is not one of resources but of how the resources can be used effectively.
   The Chairman stressed this is an ongoing issue which needs attention.

    

   Road safety on the A9 Ailsa Gray reported that there have already been three
   accidents on the stretch north of Dunblane (see Minutes December 2021) and
   suggested an approach to Transport Scotland be made, especially as there is a
   proposal for development near the slip roads at the Queen Victoria School. The
   Chairman asked her to draft a response. Action: Ailsa Gray. She also agreed to
   send Councillor Houston the background to the slips with reference to the DMRB
   (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges). (See Minutes, November 2021.) Action: Ailsa
   Gray.

    

   Participatory Based Budgeting projects (See Minutes February 2020.) With reference
   to improving the accessibility of public toilets, the Chairman has already circulated
   a report that in both the library and Burgh Chambers automatic door openers cannot
   be fitted because of the layout and age of the buildings. Help buttons will be
   installed outside so help can be summoned, and other work will include repainting
   in dementia-friendly colour tones. Work has to be completed by 31 March otherwise
   the funds will be lost. Alan Booth commented that documentation about the designs
   had been requested for the December 2021 meeting but had not been forthcoming, and now there is no time to change them. Already, £10,000 has been spent on the
   design. Councillors agreed with the criticism expressed by the Chairman of the
   Council's lack of consultation and information. Councillors Houston and Tollemache
   agreed to feed this back to Council officers. Action: Councillors Houston and
   Tollemache.

    

5. Future meetings Graham Mowat reported on the results of his poll of councillors
   and that either Monday or Wednesday evening would be suitable. He will continue
   to explore the restrictions relevant to the various venues. Stirling Council is
   investigating how "blended" meetings, with some attending virtually, would work
   and what equipment would be required. Councillor Houston reported that the
   Council is taking a very cautious approach but is also finding out how to broadcast
   meetings online. The Chairman stressed the need for good equipment so that people
   can interact remotely and Graham Mowat agreed to pursue this with the Council.
   Action: Graham Mowat.

    

6. Dunblane station opening hours

   The proposed changes have already been circulated. As the changes for Dunblane
   are minimal and appear sensible, it was agreed not to raise objections.

    

7. Police Report: See attached.

   It was noted that the new officer is PC Ross Barclay. The Chairman has been in email
   contact with a resident of Springfield Terrace about parked cars being damaged by
   passing traffic.

    

8. Planning Report: See attached.

   Park of Keir After the appeal being allowed by the Minister, the next stage will be a
   detailed application which the community council will need to review.

    

   Hillside The community council agreed with the Chairman to object to the new
   application, as the benefits of the original application with bungalows have now been
   lost. Bridget Clark commented that there is now no reference to the importance of
   core paths for Active Travel. The original application had a very good report from
   the Access Officer, which highlighted the need to upgrade drainage and surfaces and
   access to cycle paths to Bridge of Allan. She wanted confirmation that this will be
   taken into account, and Active Travel legislation will be followed. The Chairman
   stated that he will support any objection she submits.

    

   Victoria Park - Miller Homes The Chairman commented that the Travel Plan
   associated with this development was not well drawn up and he has pressed the
   Council to make sure that this is addressed in future planning applications. The
   planned bus stop should be installed shortly. (Post meeting note: it has now been
   installed and is operational.) Bridget Clark, referencing Active Travel considerations,
   commented that there are no dropped kerbs at Victoria Park and trees have been
   planted on the path.

    

   Wider development proposals A PAN (Proposal of Application Notice) has been
   issued for a proposal for a gardening centre, restaurant, craft shop and rural larder,
   filling station, EV chargers and a town parcels hub, at Ladies Mount near the Queen
   Victoria School.

    

   There is a renewal of an application for a bungalow at Kippendavie, and the
   Chairman is going to have a look at this as it is a development in the Green Belt.
   Sharon Mylchreest was concerned about the loss of old trees on the site and she
   agreed to draft a response. Action: Sharon Mylchreest.

    

9. Treasurer's Report: See attached.

   The Treasurer agreed to separate out the SSE Community Fund Resilient Fund from
   the accounts to clarify expenditure, and expected expenses.

    

10. Correspondence Report: See attached.

     

11. Dunblane Development Trust Report

    The Secretary reported on the recent meeting of the DDT at which reports were given
    from the Burgh Chambers Group, the Fund-raising Group, the Dementia Friendly
    Dunblane Group and the Dunblane Town Centre Development Group (DTCDG).
    There is a proposal to instal a community gym at the Dunblane Centre. The DDT is
    also investigating how to run "blended" meetings.

     

    Andy Mitchell suggested that the responsibility of the community noticeboard
    outside Bennetts the butcher be passed to the DTCDG and the Secretary agreed to
    pass on this request. Action: The Secretary. He reported that the DTCDG is taking
    over responsibility of the electronic noticeboard at the station.

     

12. Report of other meetings

    The Chairman has met with Scottish Water to express concerns over traffic
    management during the ongoing works (see Minutes, June 2021). The Secretary
    commented that residents outwith the immediate area do not receive information
    about the changes to traffic management and Scottish Water should publicise these
    better. Councillor Tollemache reported that things have improved with monthly
    meetings with Scottish Water but stressed the importance of good communication.
    The Chairman tried unsuccessfully to get parking in George Street suspended, with
    the Council allowing residents to park for free in the lower Tesco car park in order
    to ease congestion.

     

13. Elected Members' Reports

    Councillor Tollemache has received a briefing note from Steve MacDonald (Service
    Manager, Economic Growth, Culture, Tourism and Events, Stirling Council) with an
    update on the discussions to extend the City Fibre Network. He has already
    circulated this as it proposes that the network be extended to another 9,000
    premises, including Dunblane. This is still at the discussion stage, and Councillor
    Houston reported that the Council has to apply to a Government fund but stressed
    the importance of Dunblane being covered.

     

    Councillors Tollemache and Houston have been contacted by residents complaining
    of an increase in noise from a bridge over the A9, and reported that Transport
    Scotland is going to investigate whether it needs repairing

     

14. AOCB

    The Chairman and Secretary are involved in discussions over what should be
    included in the Common Good Fund.

     

    A discussion arose over the planning of the Stirling Marathon, due to come through
    Dunblane on 15 May and the Chairman stressed that the Council needs to publicise
    its plans. In previous years, residents have been unhappy about roads being closed
    for many hours. It was also noted that the Dunblane Road Race will take place on 29
    May.

     

    The Treasurer has received a request from a community member proposing that the
    20 mph limit be extended to Perth Road and asked how the existing plan can be
    extended to include this. Councillor Tollemache has already raised this with Council
    Officers. The Secretary suggested it be added to the Spaces for People survey.

     

    It was noted that Council elections will be held in May.

     

    With reference to the sundial which has been bequeathed to the town (see Minutes
    December 2021), Sharon Mylchreest expressed her disquiet at the proposal it be
    erected at the Memorial Garden at the Fourways roundabout. It was agreed that the
    children's memorial garden was an inappropriate and possibly insensitive site and
    that the original proposal to have it erected at the Laighhills would be better.
    Councillor Houston agreed to take this up with Council officers. Action: Councillor
    Houston.

     

15. Date, time and place of next meeting

The next meeting of the Dunblane Community Council will take place on Wednesday,
2 March, 2021, by Zoom.

 

The meeting ended at 9.40 p.m.

 

This is a true representation of the meeting.

 

David Prescott ………………………………………………. Date ……………………………

Chairman

 

Alan Booth ……………………………………………………. Date …………………………….

Secretary

 

Dunblane Community Council

Additional Paper for Zoom Meeting - Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Agenda item 4

 

1. Future of Burgh Chambers - Steve Mason
   Separate Paper - attached

2. Defibrillators – update – Steve Mason

    

3. Dunblane High School / DYPP project update / Newton School

    

4. Cycle Routes and Active Travel including Living Streets

    

5. Road and footway gritting - Chair

    

6. A9 Safety AG

    

7. Priority Budgeting

    

   Update meeting held on 20 January. Neither Library or Burgh Chambers external doors can be fitted with
   automatic door openers because of their size and locations. Help buttons will be provided to enable
   intending users to call staff for assistance. Other work will be to make the toilets more dementia friendly
   with colour tones and in the Burgh Chambers to make the space bigger. Work to be completed by 31 March
   otherwise it is lost back into the Council’s general funds. Chair/Secretary

    

8. Cathedral Burial Ground – see attached Article on HES policy - AM

 

j) Action items - if not on the agenda – None

 

Agenda Item 6 Dunblane Station Booking Office opening hours – ScotRail proposed changes:

ScotRail are consulting on proposals to change the booking office opening hours
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/scotrail-ticket-office-consultation

The changes are quite small: 06 40 – 13 00 instead of 07 40 – 14 32 Mondays to Saturday and as now not
open on Sunday. The supporting data shows only an average of 1 ticket sold after 13 00 but several before
the current official opening hours. This appears to be a sensible change to enable commuters to purchase
tickets, which we can support.

 

David Prescott Chair Dunblane Community Council 30 January 2022

 

Police Service of
Scotland

Community Council Meeting

 

 

Our current priorities in the Dunblane area continue to be Anti-Social Behaviour,
Housebreakings, Road Safety and Community Engagement and Reassurance.

Current Priorities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fraudsters are often working as part of a team, some making phone calls claiming to be
from the bank and others arriving at properties during an arranged follow up visit claiming to
represent the bank or police.

 

Please note that police and banking staff will NEVER call you via telephone and ask for your
bank details. If you ever receive a call from an individual claiming to represent the bank and
intimating that your account has been hacked or financially compromised ask for their details
including name, telephone number, position and organisation they claim to represent.

 

Do NOT call these individuals back on numbers provided by them nor allow them to access
your bank account online.

 

Do NOT accept a home visit following a phone call such as that detailed above.

 

If someone arrives at your door following a phone call such as this Do NOT under any
circumstances allow them access to your property.

 

Ask them to remain outside until you carry out your own checks (again Do NOT call any
numbers provided to you), secure your door and call the police and/or your bank.

 

Do NOT be coerced, pressurised or persuaded into allowing these individuals into your
house.

 

Alternatively attend at your bank in person or have a trusted family member do this on your
behalf and make enquiries with your bank providing ALL relevant information to them. Do
NOT hold information back.

 

Again Do NOT allow someone you don’t know to accompany you to the bank.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact police should you have any concerns – we are here to help
you as is your bank.

 

Enquiries into the above incidents are currently ongoing at this time.

 

Between the 22/01/2022 and the 24/01/2022 a pedal cycle was stolen from outside an
address in Chisholm Avenue Dunblane. Enquiries into this incident are ongoing at this time.

 

Local officers are also carrying out enquiries into two incidents whereby an individual has
attempted to gain entry to the vehicles parked in Smithy Loan (occurred on the 24/0/1/2022)
and Drummond Rise (occurred between 03/12/2021 and 05/12/2021). Both vehicles were
secure and the individual responsible has been unable to gain access to the vehicles.

Enquiries into both these incidents are ongoing.

 

Local officers are also investigating the theft of lead from the roof of the library and St Blanes
Church on High Street, Dunblane. Given their proximity to each other both incidents are
believed to be linked. It is believed that these incidents have occurred at some point
overnight between Wednesday 26th January and Thursday 27th January 2022. Should
anyone have any information in relation to either incident Police can be contacted on 101
quoting the following reference PS-20220129-4344 refers.

 

Local officers would like to remind residents of the importance of ensuring that their
properties and personal belongings are kept secure at all times and would ask local
residents in these areas to remain vigilant and to report anyone seen acting suspiciously by
contacting 101 or crime stoppers on 0800555111. Contact can also be made to local officers
by emailing the community mailbox however please be advised that this mailbox is NOT
monitored 24/7.

 

ROAD SAFETY AND ROAD TRAFFIC RELATED CRIME

 

There has been 3 crimes recorded in relation to road traffic matters over the stated period.

 

Each of these enquiries relates to incidents whereby drivers have failed to stop and failed to
report a road accident.

 

Over the last couple of months local officers have deployed the pop up officers in various
locations on Perth Road and Doune Road and have also carried out speed checks on Perth
Road Dunblane.

 

Local officers have also carried out cycle patrols outside Dunblane Primary school in relation
to reports of inconsiderate parking and causing unnecessary obstructions during drop off
and pick up times.

 

OTHER MATTERS

 

Between the 1st December 2021 and 30th January 2022 there was a total of 236 calls to the
Dunblane area. A breakdown of some of the calls are as follows: 8 public nuisance calls, 3
disturbance type calls, 1 drugs/substance related call, 6 noise related calls, 4 neighbour
dispute call, 8 theft related calls, 3 assault calls, 2 damage calls, 4 suspect person calls,
12 missing person type call/concern for person calls and 57 road traffic related calls.

 

 

Mobile patrols carried out around primary schools in the catchment area as above.
HHR checks carried out on Perth Road, Dunblane as above.

In light of recent reported frauds, Police (Community Safety Department officers) have
attended at the local bank and offered advice and reassurance to members of the
public in relation to crime prevention. CPT officers have also where and when possible
been engaging with elderly members of the public and raising awareness of the issue
and providing appropriate advice to negate them being the victims of Fraud.

Community engagement and reassurance:

 

 

 

• Patrol hotspot areas in which ASB is an issue.

• Hand held radar to be carried out (Please advise of any areas you wish to carry out checks of)

Activity for forthcoming month:

 

Any issues raised at Community Council meeting:

 

Planning Report - Major Issues – to end November 2021

Glassingall – Proposal of Application Notice – Demolition and fire at Glassingall House.

Nothing further to report.

Park of Keir - Section 75 Processes.

Minister decided to allow the appeal. There was no new justification and no new evidence to support his
decision. The next stage will be a detailed application or Matters Subject to Conditions application which
will be a big piece of work to review.

Firs of Kinbuck 19/00243/PPP

The rejected applicant appealed. 14 days were allowed for our response opposing the appeal. A
comprehensive rejection of their case (which did not present anything new) has been submitted. A number
of other submissions have been made against allowing the appeal. The appellant has a right to reply which
is running now.

One of the conditions required by Stirling Council (should it be approved at appeal) is a pedestrian crossing
approved by Transport Scotland – noting the TS approved option.

Reporter’s decision is due in March.

Douglas Place/Hillside 21/01072/FUL

Dandara have submitted a new detailed application for 18 houses with access, landscaping and associated
works as an amendment to planning approval 19/00332/FUL. This has replaced the bungalows with houses.
There is a mix of houses including some that hopefully will offer affordable family housing).

As this site if included in the LDP for housing it will be approved.
Draft response for discussion (attached).

See below an extract from an email from Chris White the new Dandara Land and Planning Manager, received
on 9 December 2021:

“Our new product range does not include bungalows, so these are not included in the revised proposal for
the 18-unit site.

As part of our promotion of part of the wider site for housing through the next LDP though, which we intend
to support with market research for the area, we would look to include a requirement for bungalows to
come forward as part of a new larger allocation for the area, instead. We appreciate this would not come
forward in the short-term, but a larger LDP allocation on the wider site would allow us to propose a greater
number of bungalow, which we would potentially look to bring forward with a development partner.”

 

Victoria Park – Miller Homes

Following a query from a resident Stirling Council will be creating a bus stop on the northbound carriageway
opposite the QV School wall. The Planning Condition only required Millers to provide a design, but not
funding to instal it

The poor quality of the Travel Plan has been the subject of on-going correspondence – It is factually incorrect
and pretty much useless. Moreover it should be available to all prospective purchasers not after they have
all moved in, which is way too late.

That Stirling Council seem to accept these poor quality Travel Plans is a concern that, with their declared
Climate Emergency, needs to be urgently addressed. Currently they are no more than “Greenwash”.

 

 

Wider development proposals

PAN has been issued for a proposal for George Morrisons Garden Centre to move to the Ladies Mount field
with a restaurant, craft shop and rural larder. Also included are a local filling station and EV charging facility
with the potential for a town parcels hub where parcels are transferred to local eco delivery vehicles for the
final delivery in the town.

The PAN is not strictly required by the Planning regulations but gives the community the opportunity to
make comments before the formal planning application and will give DCC the chance to gauge the views in
the community.

This course of action is the result of dialogue between DCC reps and the landowner.

 

David Prescott 30 January 2022

 

 

Dunblane Community Council

Treasurer’s Report

02-Feb-22

 

DCC account

00347702

 

 

Balance in Bank account £11,520.48

 

Notes:

1. Accounts for 21/22 account now reviewed and approved.

2. No meeting in July or Jan 22

3. DCC admin grant paid in Oct.

 

Chris Toop
Treasurer

 

 

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