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APOLOGIES Minutes: 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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Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of the Helensburgh and
Lomond Area Committee, held on 20 September 2022 was approved as a correct
record. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Minutes: Question from Sarah
Davies, Helensburgh Community Council Sarah
Davies enquired about the street lights on Upper Colquhoun Street at the Hill
House. She advised the Committee that they were in poor repair with 2 not
functioning. Response from Committee Councillor
Penfold advised that the Committee would seek a response from the appropriate
department. Questions from Angela Anderson, Plastic Free
Helensburgh /Time for Change 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Angela
Anderson asked the Committee to ensure that anyone available attends the
Climate Literacy Training. She also asked for Clarification on the Council’s
waste stream management and advised the Committee that Time for Change, Plastic
Free Helensburgh and the GRAB Trust are collaborating to show The Oil Machine in
the Tower Cinema and asked that as many people come as possible, adding that
invitations would be sent to all Councillors. Response from the Committee Councillor
Penfold advised that the Carbon Literacy Training was great and added that some
Councillors have said they would be happy to do it, if course is offered again.Ìý She advised that a response would be sought
on behalf of Angela regarding the Waste Stream Management. Questions from Peter
Brown, Helensburgh Community Council Question 1 Section
3.4 of the Waterfront Development Update states that the 2012 approved
Masterplan "agreed that the former pool area within the waterfront site
would be developed primarily for commercial use". This is incorrect
and, as per the diagram from the 2012 Masterplan it can be seen that the
footprint of the former pool is in fact primarily to be used for
landscaping/playpark/skatepark. Does the
Committee agree that the subject of this paper is actually the "grey
area" of the Leisure Centre development plan, which is significantly more
than the site of the former pool? Response from Head of Commercial
Services The
Head of Commercial Services advised that he had slides as part of Item 14 that
also illustrated the retail/commercial area that he would talk to later in
Committee.Ìý He said it is correct that
the Masterplan shows retail area further over to the right of the section of
the area next which is not subject of any planning consent and overall does
form part of the demolished pool. Mr McLaughlin advised that they are now
progressing with a large scale regeneration site which is now largely complete
and what cannot be disputed is the fact that the majority of the remainder of
the site was part of the old pool and as per later item is the subject of the
proposed marketing exercise. Question 2 Section
3.7 of the Waterfront Development Update states that "to dispel
speculation there is no 'done deal' or proposition to build at the site at this
stage". The author of this
report, the Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services, was
at a meeting with members of Helensburgh Community Council in August where a
2-storey building with retail frontage extending between Sinclair Street and
Colquhoun Street was pictured on the pierhead
site. We were shown a plan view of this building, along with
3-dimensional sketch views, and the plan was marked as created by Darton B3 in March 2022. This was clearly a
"proposition" for the site that the Council had procured, yet from
the Minutes of the Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee meetings, the
Committee had not given direction that this was to be created. Can the
Committee answer why that plan was created, why it has not been made public,
and whether that is actually the proposition that Avison Young are to market? Response from Committee/Head of
Commercial Services Councillor
Penfold advised that as far as she knew the plan was created to show what could
be done in that area and was not a proposition. The Head of Commercial Services
confirmed that the plan which had been presented at the meeting with the
Community Council and Councillors was a desk based mock up to show what could
be possible on the site.Ìý Mr McLaughlin
advised that there is no done deal and that the report later on the agenda asks
for agreement to take forward the marketing of the site. Question 3 Section 3.6 of the Waterfront Development Update states that the Full
Business Case for the Leisure Centre was "underpinned by forecast future
income / capital receipt from commercially developing the remaining plot
abutting West Clyde Street". The cost of the leisure centre, which
the Council approved is £23M. Within that figure, the Council has agreed
to fund £16.3M, with a further £5M coming from the LIBOR grant. The
Council has incrementally increased its contribution over the last 6 years,
when it had budgeted in 2014 to provide only £11.7M. If the Council has
been willing to increase its spend on this site by £4.6M as the project has
evolved to a total of £16.3M, it is disingenuous to say that the project is underpinned
by an expected £1M contribution from the sale of the area next to West Clyde
Street. Does the Committee agree that they could ask the full Council to
increase its spend by a further £1M and decouple the leisure centre cost from
this site? Response from Committee Councillor Penfold advised that she would seek further information and
provide a response to Dr Brown by e-mail. Question 4 Section 3.10 of the Waterfront Development Update, almost as a footnote, says that "Consultants have also been commissioned to update previous reports and consider the wider impacts developing this site would have on the town centre". The crucial report that needs to be updated is the Retail Survey which was last done in 2011, and on which the Masterplan's retail requirements were based. In particular, the 2011 report's proposed additional grocery spend in the town has already been fulfilled by Waitrose/Morrisons and therefore any new store would mean that an existing town centre store would close. Does the Committee agree that marketing for retail purposes can only be considered once a new Retail Survey has been put ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE PDF 214 KB Update from Inspector Andrew Barron, Police Scotland Minutes: Consideration was given to a report which provided
an update on the ongoing work of Police Scotland. The report included
information on staff resourcing; the relaunch of the Youth Volunteer (PSYV)
programme; the ongoing work on the ‘not at home’ part of the ‘Respect’
programme; the newly established Community Policing Team; the training
programme set up in conjunction with the National Park Rangers; the ‘Don’t be
that guy’ campaign and the launch of the Dementia Safeguarding Tag. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee
considered and noted the information provided in the report. (Reference: Report by Inspector Andrew Barron,
Police Scotland, dated December 2022, submitted) |
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CHARTS (51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and the Isles) PDF 6 MB Presentation Minutes: Seymour Adams, Vice Chair of the Cultural Heritage
and Arts Assembly for the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Isles presented the annual review for
2021-22 to the Committee. The presentation provided information on their current
achievements; what they have planned in Helensburgh for the next year and the
CHARTS infrastructure and the way in which they have used the Council Grant
this year. Seymour advised that there is a particular focus on youth engagement
and providing opportunities for young people such as gaining a range of
qualifications. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted the contents of the presentation
and information provided. Ìý (Reference:
Presentation by Seymour Adams, CHARTS) |
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AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ2 2022/23 PDF 244 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered the Area Performance
Report for Financial Quarter 2 2022/23 (July to September 2022) which 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 October, submitted) |
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PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PROJECT, COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE PDF 995 KB Presentation by Corporate
Support Manager Minutes: The
Corporate Support Manager provided a short presentation on the Performance
Excellence project.Ìý He outlined the
findings of the Council’s Best Value Audit which took place in 2020 and
highlighted key points from the Best Value Improvement Action Plan.Ìý Mr Green advised that as a result of
recommendations agreed by Council in September 2021, a new suite of Corporate
Outcome Indicators will be reported on annually and that other improvements to
the system were underway.Ìý He outlined
the new hierarchy of performance reporting and confirmed that the Pyramid
system previously used for performance reporting will be decommissioned by the
end of this financial year. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee agreed to note the contents of the
presentation and information provided. (Reference:
Presentation by Corporate Support Manager, dated December 2022, submitted) |
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LOCAL HOUSING STRATEGY (LHS) 2022-27 - ANNUAL UPDATE PDF 3 MB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Minutes: Members gave consideration to a report which
presented the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Local Housing Strategy (LHS) Annual Report for
2022.Ìý It was noted that a further report
with area specific information would be provided to the Committee at their
meeting in March 2023.Ìý Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee
considered and noted the contents of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility
for Housing, dated 10 October 2022, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE HSCP ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2021 PDF 362 KB Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and
Technology, Health and Social Care Partnership Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute
Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Annual Performance Report for 2021. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee considered
the Annual Performance Report for the Health and Social Care Partnership for
the year 2021 which was presented to the IJB on 23 November 2022. (Reference: Report by Head of Strategic Planning,
Performance and Technology, Health and Social Care Partnership, dated November
2022, submitted) |
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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE PDF 190 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report
proposing a new format for the Roads and Infrastructure Services standing Area
Committee reports. Discussion was had in relation to the value of
quarterly reporting on this subject given the implementation of Member Zone
system, with it being noted that there will be a meeting of all Area Committee
Chair’s and Vice-Chairs in the new year to discuss future agenda items. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee
considered and noted the contents of the report and provided feedback on the
proposed new format. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services,
dated November 2022, submitted) |
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LUSS TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER - REPORTERS REPORT PDF 295 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration
was given to a report providing an update on the progress of the two Traffic
Regulation orders (TROs) relating to Luss Village and the U228 Old A82. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:- 1.
noted the Reporters observations; 2.
agreed to accept the Reporters modifications to the Order; 3.
agreed to refer the Order to Scottish Ministers seeking consent for the
prohibition of driving; 4. delegated
appropriate authority to the Executive Director with responsibility for Roads
and Infrastructure in consultation with the Area Committee Chair to allow the
Order to be referred for making following consent from Scottish Ministers to
minimise implementation delays; and 5. agreed that the Area Committee writes to the Scottish Ministers highlighting
the importance of having the Traffic Regulation Orders implemented in advance
of the tourist season. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services,
dated November 2022, submitted) |
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Helensburgh and Lomond Active Travel Projects Update PDF 208 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave
consideration to a report updating Members on the Active Travel projects in the
Helensburgh and Lomond Area. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond
Area Committee 1. noted the update; and 2. welcomed the continued support of external funding
partners to supporting the development of key active travel routes in
Helensburgh and Lomond. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 9 November 2022,
submitted) |
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Helensburgh Waterfront Development Update PDF 133 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services Minutes: The Committee considered a
report providing a project update outlining the current position and seeking
the support of the Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee to commence the
initial marketing of the former pool site to determine the real market demand for
the location. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond
Area Committee: 1.
noted
the successful delivery of the new Helensburgh Leisure Centre, car parking,
public realm and landscaping as it nears completion along with improvements to
the pier; 2.
noted
that the skatepark equipment will be reinstated as
part of the current works and that further discussions will be undertaken with
the group regarding incorporating the skatepark into
the next phase of the development; 3.
noted the adopted planning policy
position that permits a range of uses including leisure, retail, open space or
other commercial uses and that any proposal will be subject to a separate
planning application and community consultation; 4.
noted
the challenges around construction costs and the importance of financial
sustainability in terms of future use and Business Case associated with
Helensburgh Leisure Centre; and 5.
agreed
to marketing the site of the former pool for all expressions of interest with
outcomes to be brought to a future meeting of the Area Committee. (Reference: Report by
Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services, dated 28
November 2022, submitted) |
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CHARITABLE TRUSTS, BEQUESTS AND TRUST FUNDS PDF 212 KB Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to a report providing
information on proposals relating to the ongoing management and proposed
distribution arrangements for Charitable Trusts, Bequests and Trust Funds for
which the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee are Trustees. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:- 1.
noted the financial position of the Charitable Trusts, Bequests and
Trust Funds as of August 2022; 2.
agreed that the ‘John Logie Baird Prize Fund’
prize be limited to £30; 3.
agreed all other charities and trust funds are awarded on the basis
outlined in paragraph 5.5 and defined within appendix 1; and 4.
noted that officers are in ongoing dialogue with representatives from
the Lord Advocates office to establish appropriate methods of distributing
funds from the Clydesdale Air Raid Distress Fund. (Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory
Support, dated November 2022, submitted) |
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HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PDF 320 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 December 2022) |
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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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HELENSBURGH, CARDROSS AND DUMBARTON CYCLEPATH UPDATE Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to a report
updating Members on the progress made since the previous report to the
Committee on 20 September 2022, in
relation to the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route
linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:- 1. welcomed
the agreement with WSP that their work package will be completed no later than
31 March 2023; and 2. noted
that some elements of work will require to be completed separately during
summer 2023 to finalise the full package required for construction. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 9 November 2022,
submitted) |