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Declarations of Interest Minutes: Councillor MacIntyre declared
a non-financial interest in relation to the Third Sector Grants application
received from Rosneath Highland Games due to his
involvement as Chairman, he left the room and took no part in the discussion of
this item which is dealt with at Item 9 of this Minute. Councillor Robb declared a
non-financial interest in relation to the Third Sector Grants application
received from Helensburgh and District Mens Shed due
to his involvement as a member, he left the room and took no part in the
discussion of this item which is dealt with at Item 9 of this Minute. Councillor Dance declared a
non-financial interest in relation to the Third Sector Grants application received
from Helensburgh Tree Conservation Trust due to her involvement as a member,
she left the room and took no part in the discussion of this item which is
dealt with at Item 9 of this Minute. |
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Minutes of previous Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee meeting held on 9 February 2016 PDF 103 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting held on 9 February 2016 was approved as a true record, subject to the following amendment Page 3, Item 7
- Charity and Trust Funds It was
highlighted that the wording should be amended as follows: Members gave
consideration to a report which set out the estimated funding available for
distribution of funds for the charities and trust funds in the four
decentralised areas for 2015-16. The Chair
highlighted that there was no Agenda item listed for Public Questions and
invited questions from the public in attendance. There were no
questions submitted. |
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Road Issues and Roads Revenue Budget - FQ3 PDF 198 KB Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services. Minutes: The Committee considered a
report which provided an update on Road issues and Roads Revenue Budget for FQ3
for the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Discussion followed and the
issue of a possible budget underspend was highlighted. Members raised their
concerns and requested that the Roads Performance Manager provide quarterly
reports to the Area Committee meetings detailing the actual Capital Spend for
the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Councillor Ellen Morton assured Members that
she would make contact with both the Head of Service and the Executive Director
in regards this issue and update Members. Other issues which were raised
included road issues in the Churchill Estate and the detail in scheduling a
walk around for the local Members, the proposed pedestrian crossing in Rosneath and the detrimental condition of footpaths and
roads across the local area. Councillor Corry joined the
meeting at 2.20p.m. Decision Members agreed:- 1.
To
note the report. 2.
That
the Roads Performance Manager would review the road issues which had been
raised by Members and provide timely updates. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 29 April
2016, submitted). |
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Area Scorecard - FQ3 PDF 188 KB Report by Executive Director – Customer Services. Minutes: The Committee considered a
report which presented the Area Scorecard, with exceptional performance for
financial quarter 3 of 2015-16 (October – December 2015). Discussion followed and Members
questioned a number of issues which included if a more comprehensive set of
indicators could be provided for the Education service, targets within Adult
Care and car parking income. The Programme Manager highlighted that more
detailed information for the Education
service was available within Pyramid, he advised that there were possibly no
targets for Mental Health (MH) clients/ Substance Misuse (SM) clients and that
car parking income was of benefit to the overall community and, therefore, was
detailed on Pyramid. Decision Members agreed to note the
report. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director – Customer Services, dated 29 April 2016, submitted). |
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HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN 2015/16 - UPDATE PDF 187 KB Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services. Minutes: The Committee considered a
report which provided an update in regards to the progress of the actions and
success measures in the Helensburgh and Lomond Economic Development Action Plan
(EDAP), 2015/16. They also heard a presentation by the Head of Economic
Development and Strategic Transportation Members commented on the
success of a recent meeting held between Economic Development Team and
Helensburgh Community Council and the complimentary remarks by the Helensburgh
Community Council Convener. Discussion followed and Members
highlighted the need for reports to be in plain English and expectations to be
factual, realistic and deliverable. The Economic Manager assured Members
that all comments received were noted and given due consideration. Some
issues were dependent on third parties support and agreement and advised that,
as yet, they were still awaiting a response from the MOD Base. Members requested that the
proposed Marketing Plan was forwarded to local Members for their review and to
allow input on their local knowledge. The Head of Economic
Development and Strategic Transportation pointed out that further review and
discussion could be undertaken at the forthcoming workshop scheduled for 31
May. Decision Members agreed to note the
report and the progress update for each action. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 29 April
2016, submitted). |
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Report by Executive Director – Community Services. Minutes: The Committee considered a
report which provided an update on the findings of the quarterly evaluation of
the Care at Home provision within the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Members requested clarification
on a number of issues contained within the report which included the company
information provided, was training provided to help improve ratings for
providers, the difficulties in recruiting staff in more rural areas and the
complaints procedure which was in place. Clarification was also sought on the
figures relating to care hours provided. The Local Area Manager agreed
to provide information on the issues raised. Decision Members agreed to note the report and issues which Members had
raised.. (Reference: Report by
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Digital Infrastructure - update PDF 2 MB Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services. Minutes: The Committee considered a
report which provided an update on the various digital infrastructure projects
in the local area. Members emphasised the
intermittent and, on occasion, negligible mobile phone service in local areas.
The Senior Planning Development officer confirmed that this issue was being
taken forward with providers. A question was asked in relation to the Wi-Fi
initiative which was part of the CHORD project in Colquhoun Sq. The Senior
Planning Development officer acknowledged that the fixed equipment was not
yet in place and she was liaising with the CHORD team to progress this. She
advised Members that people register to use the current system and that this
would provide a measure of usage. Decision Members agreed to note the
report. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 29 April
2016, submitted). |
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Report by Executive Director – Community Services. Minutes: Councillor Corry declared a non-financial interest in relation
to the Third Sector Grants application received from Route 81 due to his
involvement as Director of Route 81,he left the room and took no part in the discussion
of this item which is dealt with at Item 9 of this Minute. Councillors Dance, MacIntyre, and Robb left the meeting
during discussion of the applications they had declared an interest in. The Committee considered a
report which detailed recommendations for the award of Third Sector Grants
(including Events and Festivals) to Third Sector organisations for Helensburgh
and Lomond. Discussion followed and
Members agreed to award £2500.00 to the Cove sailing Club with delegated powers
of authority to the Community Development Officer to clarify the detail of
funding provision to the Club for the forthcoming Regatta. Decision Members agreed:- 1.
That
the 14 organisations listed below are awarded funding from the Third Sector
Grant budget as detailed below; and 2.
That
the award to Cove Sailing Club would be subject to the Community Development
Officer receiving clarification on the available sponsorship for their
forthcoming Regatta. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director – Community Services, dated 29 April 2016, submitted).
Councillors Dance, MacIntyre,
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Report by Executive Director – Customer Services. Minutes: The Committee considered a
report which provided information on the Helensburgh Heroes project and
requested Members to confirm support for the project. Decision Members agreed to formally
confirm their support for the development of the Centre. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director – Customer Services, dated 29 April 2016, submitted). |
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Notice of Motion under Standing Order 13 Councillor James Robb, seconded by Councillor Richard Trail had given notice of the following motion:- “The Committee agrees and recommends to the
Council the following in relation to parking in Helensburgh: 1.
Noting the success of the two hours free parking in the Sinclair Street
Car park that this be extended to the Maitland Street Car Park and the charging
part of the Pier Head Car park. 2.
Altering the Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) boundaries as follows -
relocate the existing boundary on West Clyde Street at Campbell Street to
William Street (east side) and relocate the existing boundary on James Street
at West King Street to West Princes Street (north side). 3.
Creating signed parking bays within the RPZ in John Street, West Princes
Street and James Street as road width allows with detailed design delegated to
the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure. 4.
Parking restrictions within the RPZ will apply from 8.00am to 6.00 pm
every day. 5.
The provision of clear signage to the free car park on the pier head. 6.
Removing existing parking restrictions on the following streets with the
requirement for localised parking restrictions for
safety or access delegated to the Executive Director of Development and
Infrastructure: John Street (West Princes Street to King Street) (East side) James Street (West Princes Street to King Street) (East side) East King Street – North side between Colquhoun Street and James Street The Committee further requests that
officers bring a paper to the next Area Committee meeting with proposals to
control parking surrounding the RPZ with consideration of removing parking
restrictions on the following: West Clyde Street (William Street to
Glasgow Street) (North side) Campbell Street (West Clyde Street to
Princes Street) East Clyde Street (Charlotte St to
Lomond St) Sinclair Street (King Street to Lorne
Street) (East side) West King Street - South side Sinclair
Street to Grant Street and also consideration of the following
additional measures: No parking /waiting restrictions around
the West Montrose St/ Sinclair Street junction No parking/waiting on access road to
Co-Op car park (on the bend from Grant Street) A suitable vehicle length restriction
on existing end-on parking on John Street and James Street. Reinstate and extend the existing
restrictions on West Clyde Street (south side) to RPZ boundary”.
Minutes: Councillor Robb, seconded by
Councillor Trail had given notice of the following motion:- “The Committee
agrees and recommends to the Council the following in relation to parking in
Helensburgh: 1.
Noting the success of the two
hours free parking in the Sinclair Street Car park that this be extended to the
Maitland Street Car Park and the charging part of the Pier Head Car park. 2.
Altering the Restricted
Parking Zone (RPZ) boundaries as follows - relocate the existing boundary on
West Clyde Street at Campbell Street to William Street (east side) and relocate
the existing boundary on James Street at West King Street to West Princes
Street (north side). 3.
Creating signed parking bays
within the RPZ in John Street, West Princes Street and James Street as road
width allows with detailed design delegated to the Executive Director of
Development and Infrastructure. 4.
Parking restrictions within
the RPZ will apply from 8.00am to 6.00 pm every day. 5.
The provision of clear signage
to the free car park on the pier head. 6.
Removing existing parking
restrictions on the following streets with the requirement for localised parking restrictions for safety or access
delegated to the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure: John Street (West Princes
Street to King Street) (East side) James Street (West Princes
Street to King Street) (East side) East King Street – North side
between Colquhoun Street and James Street The
Committee further requests that officers bring a paper to the next Area
Committee meeting with proposals to control parking surrounding the RPZ with
consideration of removing parking restrictions on the following: West
Clyde Street (William Street to Glasgow Street) (North side) Campbell
Street (West Clyde Street to Princes Street) East
Clyde Street (Charlotte St to Lomond St) Sinclair
Street (King Street to Lorne Street) (East side) West
King Street - South side Sinclair Street to Grant Street and also
consideration of the following additional measures: No
parking /waiting restrictions around the West Montrose St/ Sinclair Street
junction No
parking/waiting on access road to Co-Op car park (on the bend from Grant
Street) A
suitable vehicle length restriction on existing end-on parking on John Street
and James Street. Reinstate
and extend the existing restrictions on West Clyde Street (south side) to RPZ
boundary”. Amendment 1. That the Area Committee
notes the following: a) That a set of
proposals has already been agreed for Helensburgh; the statutory process, which
has to be followed, including the drafting of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)
has been progressed, and the TRO is due to be advertised next week, following
which there is a statutory consultation period of 28 days; b) That the proposals in the
motion will impact on town centre businesses and residents and there has been
no consultation with them about the proposals; c) That the motion would have
an adverse impact on the church congregations in Helensburgh town centre as it
proposes to include Sunday morning in the parking restrictions, and this is
currently excluded to facilitate churchgoers; d) That the proposal would also
have an impact on income to the council of approximately £23,000 per annum;
this would need to be met from existing budgets which would reduce the level of
service the Council could provide and would adversely affect the Roads budget. 2. In light of the above, the
Area Committee agrees: a) To take no action at the
moment; b) To await the outcome of the agreed
consultation process Moved by Councillor Ellen
Morton, seconded by Councillor Robert G MacIntyre Decision Following a show of hands vote,
the Amendment was carried by 6 votes to 3 and the Committee resolved
accordingly. Councillor Freeman having moved
a further amendment which failed to find a seconder requested his dissent from
the foregoing decision to be recorded. |