Venue: Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre
Contact: Lynsey Innis, Senior Committee Assistant - 01546 604338
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APOLOGIES Minutes: The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and took the opportunity to acknowledge
the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September 2022.Ìý There
were no apologies for absence intimated. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There
were no declarations of interest intimated. |
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MINUTE OF THE MEETING OF THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE, HELD ON 14 JUNE 2022 PDF 136 KB Minutes: The
Minute of the meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee, held on 14
June 2022 was approved as a correct record. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Minutes: The
Committee Manager read out a question from Sarah Davies of Helensburgh
Community Council in relation to the Helensburgh Waterfront Development:-Ìý “Could
the committee please let us know how and when the Helensburgh Community is
going to be consulted on the redevelopment of the grey area now that the
Leisure Centre is finished?Ìý The
waterfront paper being presented to this meeting today refers to demolishing
the pool and creating a cycle path on West Clyde Street (I am not sure what this
is linked to and from).Ìý It was also
agreed with Scottish Water and Andrew Collins that that a Top Up Tap would be
installed at the corner opposite the old bank / The Journey building to provide
refill facilities for the John Muir Way, residents and visitors to the
seafront.Ìý However there is no further
information about the return of the Skateboard Park or retail units.†The
Committee Manager advised that the Head of Commercial Services was currently on
leave and would provide a response to this question on his return to work.Ìý She further advised that the response would
be circulated to Members also. The
Committee Manager read out a second question from Sarah Davies of Helensburgh
Community Council:- “The
community is very appreciative of the hard work which has gone in to the
completed Leisure Centre.Ìý It is
mentioned in the waterfront report that this compliments the Chord Project in
Colquhoun Square and the regeneration of Hermitage Park.Ìý Both projects are again appreciated by the
community, however they are also areas which are frequently raised with the
community council with regards to ongoing maintenance.Ìý In the square lights, benches and bins
require repair and refurbishment.Ìý In the
park there are a number of areas which need completing and there is broken play
equipment.Ìý It seems that the capital
works are completed, but then there isn’t a regular maintenance schedule to
keep these areas in good condition.Ìý This
was highlighted in the recent Conveners report to the Helensburgh Community Council
AGM which was also presented to the last Helensburgh and Lomond Planning
Group.Ìý Is there a regular maintenance
schedule for these areas? When
will the larger bins budgeted for and discussed jointly with HCC and Plastic
Free Helensburgh be in place?Ìý The
community works hard to monitor the bins, clean the beaches and tidy the shrub
beds, we would welcome support with the other areas to ensure Helensburgh is
the clean, green and well maintained town I am sure we all desire it to be.†The
Committee Manager advised that she would forward the sections of the question
that related to the Leisure Centre to the Head of Commercial Services, who
would provide a response on his return from leave.Ìý The
Project Manager provided a short update on routine maintenance and advised that
as he didn’t have the information to hand, he would provide further details on
the schedules following the meeting.ÌýÌý The
Chair advised of a recent Business Day meeting which took place at Hermitage
Park and spoke of the broken play equipment.Ìý
She advised of supply chain issues that were delaying the process of
repair.Ìý The
Committee Manager undertook to seek combined responses from the relevant
departments and provide a response to Ms Davies in respect of her
question.ÌýÌý The
Committee Manager read out a further question from Stuart Paul, a Helensburgh
resident regarding street name signs in Helensburgh:- “When
are we going to get new ones? Many existing ones have faded and now
unreadable.Ìý What is the plan and
timetable, if any?†The
Project Manager confirmed that a programme of sign replacement was currently
underway but advised that the revenue budget for this was relatively
small.Ìý He advised that the programme
would look to replace the worst affected signs first.Ìý Discussion was had on the possibility of
replacing old signs with embossed signs; and a number of areas throughout the
locality that should be addressed, with signage at Faslane
Cemetery being of particular concern.Ìý
The Project Manager advised that he would look into the issues raised
and report back to the Committee in this regard.Ìý |
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POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE PDF 213 KB Update from Inspector Andrew Barron, Police Scotland Minutes: The
Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the work
of Police Scotland.Ìý The report included
information on the resourcing of staff; the recent engagement of Inspector
Barron with the ASB group and co-ordinator; the ongoing roll out of Operation
Balaton to deal with the increased footfall across the area during the summer
months; joint patrols with National Park Rangers on Loch Lomond to ensure that
loch users are acting responsibly and the joint patrols with the Royal Navy
Police and the Ministry of Defence Police to promote the safety and wellbeing
of members of the public and prevent criminality taking place or escalating.Ìý Further information was provided on the
support offered to families affected by drug deaths in the community; the
weekly midnight football league at Hermitage Academy; the efforts to reduce
speed across the locality and the commencement of training for selected
officers in Distress Brief Intervention (DBI). The
Committee took the opportunity to thank Police Officers involved in events that
took place to commemorate the life of the late Queen.Ìý Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee considered and noted the information
provided in the report. (Reference:
Report by Inspector Andy Barron, Police Scotland, dated 20 September 2022,
submitted) |
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AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ1 2022/23 PDF 453 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Minutes: Consideration
was given to a report which presented the Area Performance Report for Financial
Quarter 1 2022/23 (April to June 2022) and illustrated the agreed performance
measures. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee: 1.
Noted and considered the
performance and supporting commentary as presented; 2.
Noted that upon receipt of the
Quarterly Performance Report the Area Committee should contact either the
Responsible Named Officer or Sonya Thomas with any queries; and 3.
Noted that work is ongoing and to
respond to Sonya Thomas with requests or comments regarding the layout and
format of the Performance Report and Scorecard. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Customer Support Services dated 20 September, submitted) |
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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE PDF 203 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services Minutes: Consideration
was given to a report which provided a general update on key activities of the Service
over recent months and highlighted works being undertaken which were of
relevance to the Helensburgh and Lomond area. Discussion
was had in relation to the value of quarterly reporting on this subject given
the implementation of the new Member Zone system and the availability of briefing
sheets and key policy documents, with it being noted that Members appreciated
the opportunity to discuss matters of importance with an officer in a formal
setting.Ìý Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted and considered the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated 20 September 2022,
submitted) |
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RECYCLING AND RECOVERY PERFORMANCE PDF 187 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Amenity Services Minutes: The
Committee gave consideration to a report
providing details on the council’s recycling and landfill diversion performance
along with national policy, targets and regulations which are likely to impact
on future performance. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted and gave consideration to the details as outlined
in the report and the national policy drivers that will likely impact over the
coming years. (Reference:
Report by
Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services
dated 20 September 2022, submitted) |
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Helensburgh Waterfront Development (HWD) - Project Position Update PDF 209 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration
was given to a report which provided a project position update together with
confirmation that the Certificate of Practical Completion for Phase 1 of
Helensburgh Waterfront Development had been issued with the new Helensburgh
Leisure Centre handed over by Heron Bros on Friday 29th July 2022 and fully
opened to the public on 3 September 2022. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee: 1.
Noted and considered the contents of the Report and 2. Commended the work of the project team and the
contractors in delivering the project on time and within budget. Ìý (Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services, dated
20 September 2022, submitted) |
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Referral from the Audit and Scrutiny Committee - Community Asset Transfer Review PDF 99 KB Extract of Minute of Audit and Scrutiny Committee held on 23 June 2022 and report by Chair of the Community Asset Transfer Scrutiny Panel Additional documents:
Minutes: A
recommendation from the Audit and Scrutiny Committee held on 23 June 2022 in
respect of the facilitation of the promotion of the Community Asset Scrutiny
Review Report to community groups was considered. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted the recommendation from the Audit
and Scrutiny Committee. (Reference:
Recommendation by Audit and Scrutiny Committee held on 23 June 2022, submitted) |
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HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PDF 309 KB Minutes: The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee Workplan was
before members for information. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted the contents of the Workplan. (Reference:
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee Workplan dated
13 September 2022) |
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HELENSBURGH, CARDROSS AND DUMBARTON CYCLEPATH UPDATE Additional documents: |
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The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for the following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.Ìý . |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth PDF 218 KB Minutes: Consideration
was given to a report providing an update on the progress made in relation to
the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking
Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton. Members
agreed that they wanted to discuss the information contained in Appendix 2 of
the report so they agreed to exclude the Press and public to allow for
consideration of this information.ÌýÌý Ìý Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee: 1.
Noted the continued efforts of
Officers to engage with WSP Design Consultants and instructed officers to
provide a report to the next meeting of the Area Committee on the legal aspects
of the design contract and the options available to the Council for expediting
the design aspects and facilitating the construction thereafter; 2.
Instructed officers to continue to provide
reports on a quarterly basis; and 3.
Welcomed the securing of funding
from the highly competitive Places for Everyone Programme for initial design
development of Phase 3, Helensburgh Town. (Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic
Growth, dated 20 September 2022, submitted) |