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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors
Graham Hardie and Iain Paterson. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: Councillor Math Campbell-Sturgess
declared a non-financial interest in relation to item 11 of the agenda
(Supporting Communities Fund 2024/25) as a family member attends Route 81. He
advised that he would leave the room and take no part in the consideration of
this item of business. |
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MINUTE OF THE MEETING OF THE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE, HELD ON 12 MARCH 2024 PDF 227 KB Minutes: The Minute of the meeting of the
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee, held on 12 March 2024 was approved as a
correct record. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Minutes: Having noted that there were members of the public
in attendance, the Chair invited them to submit any questions they may
have.ÌýÌýÌý Sarah Davies, Helensburgh
Community Council Why is the Helensburgh Waterfront
Development not on the Agenda today? At the last meeting a decision
was taken, in private, to choose two preferred bidders and since then we have
heard nothing. We had expected the decision to be discussed at the next Policy
and Resources Committee but once again it was not on the agenda. Why was that? We had heard that this Committee
would be holding a Business Day to discuss the bids further, has this happened?
If not, when will it happen, who will be involved and how will any decisions be
reported to Helensburgh residents. Following the decision to move
forward without the Helensburgh Community Council’s bid, we wrote to all 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp
and Bute Councillors expressing our serious concerns with the process. We
believe community views have been excluded from the process and the overall
selection of bids is based on a flawed process and weak evidence. We are
concerned this will lead to a large retail development on the waterfront site,
against the wishes of the community and harmful to existing and fragile retail
in our town. This letter was sent to all
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Councillors, the Leader and Chief Executive of the Council our
local MSP’s and ²Ñ±è’s. We have since then had replies
and discussions with our local MSP and MP. We have had acknowledgements from
some 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Councillors, but not a single response from any of you our
local councillors who sit on this Committee that made that decision. We have received a response from
an officer, Ross McLaughlin Head of Commercial Services informing us that the
Community Council will be further consulted once the selection has been made
and the proposal moves to planning. In our view this is too late. What will now be the process for
the final selection of a bidder for the Waterfront? When and how will the community
be informed or involved in any of the decisions or discussions about the
development of this prime and valued site in our town? How and when will this committee
engage with the community about their plans? The Chair advised that an Area
Committee Business Day was scheduled for 26 June for Members and Officers to
discuss the Helensburgh Waterfront Development further and that a report
regarding the project would be considered at a future meeting of the Policy and
Resources Committee. Angela Anderson, Plastic Free
Helensburgh Question 1 Plastic Free Helensburgh have
seen an increased amount of litter around Helensburgh Pier and beach area, as a
consequence of the better weather and longer evenings. However, we are concerned
that it has been reported that 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council consider the increase of
litter and vandalism due to the opening of the Skatepark and in Plastic Free
Helensburgh’s opinion even though both happened around same time we do not
consider them linked. Can you agree that these are not linked as suggested in
the report? Councillor Campbell-Sturgess
agreed that it would be impossible to link the litter and vandalism with the
opening of the Skatepark. The Project Manager advised that
there was no intention to cast dispersion on anyone in the Roads and
Infrastructure weekly update to Members and that it was simply to highlight the
increase of vandalism and littering in that area. Question 2 This is the third quarterly
meeting I have brought up the issue of drainage and flooding which continues to
be an issue in the locality, especially due to the increased rainfall in the
last week. Plastic Free Helensburgh are keen
to work with the Council on these issues and would like to have a campaign
locally to ensure the community are looking after the drainage system but we
feel we cannot do this in an enabling way without support from the Council. I
have been told that the drains are classed as ‘not blocked’ if there is no
standing water on them, which doesn’t help when the town is built on a hill. Can the Committee ensure this
issue will be looked into? The Chair advised that there is a
significant amount of ongoing work looking into drainage and that further
discussions on this matter would take place at the Roads and Infrastructure
Services Update item. Councillor MacQuire advised that
clarification is needed on when drains are being cleared as he had received
mixed communications from the Roads Department. Lindsey Young, Cyclepath Action Group I would like the Committee to
consider the outstanding work undertaken WSP which is listed in the
Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton Cyclepath update
report. A lot of this work can only be done in the summer months, consequently
if it is not done within the next 2 or 3 months it won’t be able to be done
until next year, meaning another year to wait. Can the Committee ensure that
these studies are completed this summer? The Chair advised that he would raise
Ms Young’s comments to the Project Lead at the agenda item. |
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POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE PDF 365 KB Update from Inspector Bart Simonis Minutes: Consideration was given to an
update which provided information on the ongoing work of the Service and information
on crime statistics; engagement with housing providers and 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp & Bute
ASB to target anti-social behaviour among individuals and properties; support to reduce the impact of
acquisitive crime; continuing to support and improve awareness to front-line
officers to ensure they are equipped and trained to provide a victim centred
approach; road safety work and youth engagement activities. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Committee considered and noted the information provided in the report. (Reference: Report by Inspector
Bart Simonis, Police Scotland, dated June 2024, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTAINMENT REPORTS |
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Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education Minutes: The Committee heard from Ms
Kennedy and Ms Stewart, Depute Head Teachers at Hermitage Academy, who spoke to
the school report which had been provided to Members. The report included
information on S3 ACEL attainment in literacy and numeracy; the pass rates of
national qualifications; and data from Insight Scotland. Information in
relation to wider achievement qualifications; equity and attainment; and Pupil
Equity Funding was also provided. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Committee noted and considered the contents of the report and information
provided. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Education, dated June 2024, submitted) |
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AREA PERFORMANCE REPORT - FQ4 2023/24 PDF 587 KB Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the Area
Performance Report for financial quarter 4 of 2023/24 (January to March 2024)
which illustrated the agreed performance measures for this period. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted and
considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented; (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Customer Support Services, dated 15 May 2024, submitted) |
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Having noted the officers in
attendance, the Chair advised that it was his intention to vary the order of
business to take the following agenda items out of sequence. The order in which
they are minuted, is the order in which discussion
took place. |
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ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES UPDATE PDF 90 KB Report
by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services Minutes: The Committee gave consideration
to a report which provided links to the recent activities of Roads and
Infrastructure Services. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Committee: 1.
considered
and noted the contents of the report; and Ìý 2.
agreed that a Business
Day be held to explore flooding related issues within the Helensburgh and
Lomond Area with relevant stakeholders invited to attend and contribute. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated May
2024, submitted) |
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Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and Technology, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp
and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Additional documents:
Minutes: Consideration was given to the
Health and Social Care Partnership Performance Reports for financial quarter 3
and 4 of 2023/24. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee
considered and noted the Performance Reports for financial quarter 3 and 4 of
2023/24. (Reference: Report by Head of Strategic Planning, Performance and
Technology, 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership, dated June 2024,
submitted) |
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HELENSBURGH OUTDOOR MUSEUM - ARTS STRATEGY UPDATE JUNE 2024 PDF 177 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration
to a report providing background to the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum, its
governance and funds. The report also invited Elected Members to take up the
Chair and Vice Chair roles of the Design Panel as well as seeking approval for
a change to the Terms of Reference. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Committee: 1. agreed that the Chair and Vice Chair of the Area
Committee be invited to fill the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the
Design Panel; and 2. approved the change to the Terms of Reference to
allow the Design Panel to approve variation to funding amounts of approved
applications that do not amount to more than the 50% of the total project
costs. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 30
April 2024, submitted) |
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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES FUND 2024/25 PDF 224 KB Report by Chief Executive Minutes: Consideration was given to a
report which detailed recommendations for the award of the Council’s Supporting
Communities Fund (SCF) for the 2024/25 round of funding that had been made
available for distribution by Council to organisations in the Helensburgh and
Lomond area. Decision The Helensburgh and
Lomond Area Committee agreed that the 17
applications, marked as ‘Award’ and ‘Partial Award’ within Appendix 1 of the
report, are awarded funding from the Supporting Communities Fund Budget totalling £31,175.50, as follows:
(Reference: Report by Chief
Executive, dated 11 June 2024, submitted) |
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REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM HELENSBURGH AND DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION PDF 92 KB Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: A report providing information on
a request from the Helensburgh and District Twinning Association for financial
assistance to help assist with the costs of hosting visitors from
Thouars in 2025 was considered. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Committee agreed to award the sum of £625 from the Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Twinning Budget for 2024/25 to Helensburgh and District Twinning Association. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with
responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated May 2024, submitted) |
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APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS PDF 147 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Minutes: A
report asking the Committee to consider making appointments to a number of
local bodies/organisations within the Helensburgh and Lomond area was
considered. Decision The
Committee agreed to make the following appointments:
(Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory
Support dated 13 May 2024, submitted) |
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DRAFT HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE WORKPLAN PDF 141 KB Minutes: The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee workplan
was before members for information. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Committee noted the
contents of the workplan. (Reference: Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee
workplan, dated 11 June 2024) |
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Having
noted members intentions to raise questions that would likely involve the
disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 9 of Part 1 of
Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 the Chair moved and the
Area Committee agreed to the exclusion of the press and public in terms of
Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. |
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HELENSBURGH, CARDROSS AND DUMBARTON CYCLEPATH UPDATE PDF 160 KB Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: Consideration was given to a
report updating Members on the progress made since the Helensburgh and Lomond
Area Committee on 12 March 2024 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. instructed Officers, subject to securing external
funding, to seek a new design team to continue development of Phase 1 and Phase
2 designs to complete Developed Design and Technical Design stages; and 2. supported progression of the project to full
Technical Design, as required by the external funder. (Reference: Report by Executive
Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 17 May 2024,
submitted) |