February 2022 Minutes

Braehead & Broomridge Community Council February 28, 2022: Zoom Conference Call 7pm

Present:

Hugh McClung (Chair), Gary McGrow (Secretary), Wendy McLean, Mandy Rae, Barbara Anderson, Aileen Hall, Councillor Flannagan

Apologies:

Police Scotland, Martin Shaw, Philomena McClung, Jess McNeil,

In attendance:

Margaret Sweeney (Minute Taker), Andrew Nelson and David Ashforth Superglass, Councillor Flannagan

1. Welcome

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2. Apologies

As noted above.

3. Minutes of previous meeting / matters arising

No amends to minutes of previous meeting. Minutes proposed Aileen, seconded Wendy.

Matters Arising

No matters arising.

4. Reports

Chairperson Report

Concerns with anti-social behaviour. Issue raised with Police Scotland and wrote to Inspector Kidd on this matter. No response received so raised matter with Councillor Flannagan. Serious concerns regarding cover – there is one officer down and one officer on leave – what happens regarding cover?

Secretary Report

No response to individual that had reported anti-social behaviour.

Application for grants for Yellowhill were submitted however unfortunately they did not qualify.

Completing assets and insurance for Steven Blyth – defibrillators to be added.

Treasurer Report

The treasurer noted the following:

Council Budget takes place on Thursday 3 May – likely to be a 3% council tax increase. Confirmed there has not been any savings following the changes to the waste collection. Also at the meeting anti-social plans will be included in council policy – e.g. victims to be allocated more housing points – perpetrators will have an increased housing wait list along with evictions for those engaged in anti-social plans.

Be aware a recent burglary took place in Wallace Park during daylight hours. Increase in anti-social behaviour will write to Chief Constable on situation regarding community policing across the board. Resident raised the issue of non-MOT cars in Colquhoun Street along with cars parked on pavement – these are both police matter and can be reported directly to them.

Any issues please email Councillor Flannagan.

Planning Report

Nothing to report.

Police Report

Crime Report for Braehead and Broomridge between 29 January 2002 and 28 February 2022: 12 detected cases and 14 undetected. (Detected cases include assault, breach of the peace, road traffic offences, vandalism).

6. General Business

Superglass

Superglass representative: Andrew Nelson, confirmed receipt of two noise complaints – response has been issued. There is an ongoing noise complaint and a recent complain regarding emissions from the stacks. This has been discussed with resident along with it being raised with Sepa – confirmed that it was a lighting effect. One of the noise complaints has been resolved – found to be an issue with an electric motor. New motor fitted at the end of January. Sepa has been in touch with residents who reported noise complaints – the initial noise issue has been resolved however there seems to be a continuous noise source. Liaising with contractor on this and it looks to have been identified, confident that this will be resolved soon. Any complaint received regarding Superglass is investigated no matter if it is one or a dozen.

Looking to commence site visits soon.

Grit Bins/20MPH

No feedback received from the council either matter at present, complaint issued on lack of communication.

Dog Walkers

Wendy is meeting Land Services regarding the location of the bench.

Colquhoun Street

20MPH – Aileen raised the issue regarding the 20MPH in the Stirling area. Our Community Council was the only one that actively canvassed for it and the only one that it has not been actioned on it. Being ignored by Stirling Council, completed survey, gave analysis and feedback however no response yet from the council. Gary will raise this again with Councillor Flannagan. Will look at communicating to the residents via Facebook.

Muirend Road – containers currently on land due to upgrades to roof panels and windows.