Braehead & Broomridge Community Council
Monday 25 January 2021

Zoom Conference Call

Present: Hugh McClung (Chair), Gary McGrow (Secretary) Aileen Hall
(Treasurer), Mandy Rae, Barbara Anderson, Heather Campbell, Wendy
McLean, Philomena McClung, Martin Shaw (Vice Chairman), Jess
McNeil

Apologies: Wilma Comrie (Stirling Council Representative), Police Scotland.
In attendance: Margaret Sweeney (Minute Taker), Councillor Flannagan.

1. Welcome

    

   The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

    

2. Apologies

    

   As noted above.

    

3. Minutes of previous meeting / matters arising

    

   Minutes proposed by Aileen and seconded by Philomena.

    

   Matters Arising

    

   No police report received at present.

    

4. Reports

    

   Chairperson Report

    

   Nothing at present to report.

    

   Secretary Report

    

   Stirling Council – VLR: council contacted the CC and asked for engagement regarding
   changesto Linden Avenue Roundabout. CC still waiting on full response on Participation
   Request. Hugh is considering contacting the Chief Executive to discuss lack of
   engagement. Martin agreed with Hugh.

    

   Superglass – noise levels are still high. Gary confirmed he will discuss this with SEPA.
   Treasures Report

    

   The treasurer noted the following:
   Bank Balance	£3,901.59
   Community Pride Award – seats	£1,500.00
   Total	£5,401.59
   Minute Taker (Nov)	£ 40.00
   Secretary expenses (Zoom)	£ 12.00
   Total Expenditure	£ 52.00
   Bank Balance	£5,349.59
   Cash in Hand	£ 15.97
   Total	£5,365.56
   Committed Expenditure/Reserve	£2,690.00
   Minute Taker	£ 40.00
   Reserve	£1,000.00
   COVID19 grant unused – to be returned	£ 150.00
   Community Pride Award – seats	£1,500.00
   Available Funds	£2,675.56
   Community Pride Award – Wendy will be able to	get a bench in the playpark, however

   confirmation required to put one in the dog walking area. Need to discuss the ground
   situation with Gregor Wightman – Council Housing Dept - Tenants approval required.

    

   Councillors Report

    

   Reminder that Stirling Council Discretionary Fund has available funds for small businesses

   - grants for £2,000.

    

   Councillor Flannagan has asked for information to be sent to him regarding what answers
   the community council is waiting for following correspondence previously sent to Stirling
   Council.

    

   VLR – another petition has been started. Stirling Council have a specific site for petitions
   “Engage Stirling”. All petitions must be lodged on here. Unfortunately, not enough
   communication has been received on this matter.

    

   Council budget meeting due to take place 25 February 2021.

    

   Some residents have raised issues regarding Afton Court Playpark – it is getting quite boggy
   in place. Stirling Council have confirmed that a footpath will be built from the side of the
   park into the centre.

    

   Wendy raised the issue of the brass plaque – not able to apply the plaque. The bench has
   to be supplied before the plaque goes on. Councillor Flannagan confirmed he will chase
   this up.

    

   School pupils online learning – looking for feedback if the community council has any
   regarding the current situation. Various members confirmed that they have had some
   feedback from various families. Aileen has spoken with three families who confirmed it was
   working really well and better than the first lockdown. More general feedback seems to suggest this time it is much improved. High School seems to be very structured whereas
   primary school more emphasis on parents helping.

    

   Access to digital equipment (Chromebooks) – pupils who have been identified as needing
   equipment have been given one.

    

   Springkerse House – reports of some antisocial behaviour. There are some issues
   presently with finances and the operations.

    

   Jess wanted to highlight that there is some damage already appearing with the new bins.
   Some are experiencing damage to their lids and they are coming off.

    

   Planning Report

    

   Developer has engaged CC for Crookbridge development – not yet open on Planning Portal
   for comment

    

5. General Business

Roads

Gary confirmed he is trying to find out about 20MPH situation. Hugh will chase up police on
this.

Neighbourhood Watch.

We have been signed up to receive the alerts. Currently being reviewed, Gary will confirm
when it is all ready to go.

AOCB

Football pitch at Crawford Hall – ongoing situation regarding the lease this is still
outstanding. Council has put clause in the lease that states if Braehead Community Project
take over the pitch the grass surrounding the pitch will not get cut by the Council. BCP
rejected this clause stating the area is used by the local community for recreation. If this
cannot be resolved the next stage would be to contact Public Sector Ombudsman.

Blue Badge Parking – issues were raised by Hugh regarding the size of disabled spaces
near to the train station. Hugh had been in touch with the council requesting the spaces be
measured (width and length). After 6months of no response chased this up and was
informed Vehicle and Roads Department area. Unfortunately, no timescale given. Again,
requested response and again told the matter referred to another officer and no timescale
given for response. Lack of communication again from Stirling Council.

Jess raised an issue regarding damage to the bus shelter at Springfield Road – confirmed
that this will be picked up by Stirling Council/First Bus.

Meeting concluded at 20:15hrs

Next meeting to be held on Monday 22 February via Zoom.