Trossachs Community Council
Approved Minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting held at 7:30pm
on Thursday 13th February 2025in Brig O’ Turk Village Hall
Present: Richard Morris (Chair), James Hill (Vice-Chair), Sue Morris
(Secretary/Planning), Roger Drapper (Treasurer), Liz Maxwell, Anne
Gilchrist, (Co-opted Member)
In Attendance: Councillor Martin Earl (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
Apologies: PC Donald King, PC Lorna Deans. Councillor Elaine Watterson, David
Fettes
Residents: No attendees
- Welcome and Apologies
The Chair welcomed attendees to the meeting and gave the apologies. The Chair also noted
that no minute taker was present, and the meeting would be recorded.
- Approval of Minutes and Action Tracker
2.1 Approval of Minutes
The unconfirmed minutes of the meeting held on 10th October 2024 were approved
having been proposed by Sue Morris (SM) and seconded by Liz Maxwell (LM).
2.2 Action Tracker
Action 3.4 On hold. To be re-visited in December 2024.
Action 6.2 Ongoing.
Action 7.15 Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Action 8.9 Ongoing.
Action 8.10 Ongoing.
Action 8.14 Ongoing.
Action 10.8 Ongoing.
Action 10.9 Ongoing.
- Planning
SM provided the following planning update:
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Roger Drapper planning application for holiday homes [At this point RD stepped out of
the room so the TCC could discuss his application]. Action 11.0 SM to ask the NP
Planning for an update on Scottish Water response.
Eryndorran removal of Section ?? – The TCC reviewed of the occupancy data with
respect to amber alerts as well as the additional information provided in response to
the TCC objection. It was agreed that the TCC still believed a Section ?? was
relevant given it played a huge role in the NPA giving planning permission.
- Local Place Plan (LPP)
JH provided an update on LPP activities:
The LPP was sent to the TCT and Welfare committee for comment, and
towards the end of October (18th) will be sent out to stakeholders,
neighbouring community councils etc.
Given that our LPP Coordinator is unavailable at present, the NPA have
offered increased support with the LPP.
Roads
The Roads Working Group was thanked for their activities. A plan provided by
Stirling Council for updates to signage and road markings was discussed, including
why a barrier could not be placed on the verge of the right hand turn when entering
the village [Action 11.1 RM to contact Stirling Council about why a barrier is not
possible. Action 11.2 ME to look into why Stirling Council are against a barrier]].
The TCC decided to use Stirling Councils maps and proposal to form part of a local
consultation, with information being shared digitally and on the Village notice board
[Action 11.3 JH to put digital and print information up for consultation]. Responses
would be requested by a specific date, collated and sent to Stirling council.
The pothole outside D. Carmichael’s house was brought up by RD who would
contact the council to get it filled in. [Action 11.4 RD to contact Stirling Council
helpline and report the pothole.]
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TCT/Welfare Committee Update
LM updated the TCC saying the TCT were looking at finally getting a building
warrant for the School, as well as having to pay back a grant that was received for
School upgrades
The TCT had met with a group of community members who had formed an informal
group with a view of undertaking a community buy out of the Byre Inn, which is up
for sale. The group would be consulting the community to gauge appetite for a buy
out.
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No Welfare group update.
Communications
FLS updates on closures and felling were discussed and the comms would be
disseminated to the community via the Facebook page would be set up. [Action
11.5: JH to set update TCC Facebook page]
Finance
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RD informed that our auditor was stepping down and a new auditor was needed.
[Action 11.6 RD to locate and bring on board a new auditor].
The TCC closing balance was £20,979.70. The annual grant had been received
and three outstanding invoices were to be paid.
Invasive Species
AG provided an update on her invasive species work and the meetings she is
attending.
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7.0
Police Report
The report from Police Scotland was discussed.
National Park Authority Report
No report received.
Next NPA board meeting is march 10th. Corporate plan will be signed. Budget for
NPA is better than expected.
Trossachs Explorer information on usage stats available
Stirling Council (SC) Report
Councillor Earl gave the Councillor’s Report and highlighted the following:
Budget meeting is feb 27th. Consultation feedback report has been received based on
questionnaire on website.
Budget gap remains about £12million.
NI increase has an impact as Adult social care is outwith Scottish Government NI
support.
Council tax will go up.
Decoupling of the waste streams- change of bin day
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9.0
AOB
Pub buy-out. no correspondence from the local group to the TCT yet.
Shared Job role – no input yet from TCT. [Action 11.7 LM to feed back from TCT].
Bicycle Tree falling down in the storm – could the stump be used for an artists installation
to commemorate the tree? [Action 11.8 RM to contact Graeme Harley (field owner) for an
artist installation Action 11.9 SM to see if there is any arts funding for a bicycle tree plinth
on land owned by Moira / Phil (where info plinth sits)
Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting of Trossachs Community Council is scheduled to take place at 7:30pm
on Thursday 10th April 2024 in Brig o’ Turk Village Hall.
TCC may hold an additional meeting on Thursday 13th March 2024. Members will use the
Whatsapp Group to raise any matters that need dealing with before April and if necessary
a short meeting will be held.