Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence intimated.

Councillor Paterson declared a non-financial interest in relation to the Supporting Communities Fund applications received from Arrochar and Tarbet Community Development Trust because his wife is a member, he left the room and took no part in the discussion of this item which is dealt with at Item 6 of this Minute.

Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – 21^st December 2017

The Minute of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee meeting held on 21^st December 2018 was approved as a correct record.

Mr John Black asked the Committee the following questions:-

1. Has Councillor Gary Mulvaney resigned from the Council.  The Chair confirmed he had not resigned.

2. When will the current design for the Pierhead Project be thrown in the bin?  The Chair confirmed there are no plans to throw this project in the bin.  She advised at the end of the consultation there will be a review of the current plan prior to it being submitted as a planning application.

3. When will the taxi rank on East Princes Street be moved to the station entrance where it should have been all along?  The Chair advised she had no knowledge of any plans to move the current location of the taxi rank.

4. What are the prospects for renovation of the skating pond?  The Chair confirmed she had no information on this.

5. When will car access at the front of Tesco be restored?  The Chair confirmed she had no information on this.

6. Why do we need double yellow lines at the Nippy Sweety?  The Chair asked Mr Black to contact Police Scotland or the Council’s Road Officers.

7. Why is Rossdhu Drive not a designated dog walking area?  The Chair confirmed she had no information on this.

8. When are the other members of this Committee going to resign?  The Chair confirmed that no members intended to resign.

Report by Performance Management and Improvement Officer

The Committee considered the Area Scorecard for financial quarter 3 of 2017-2018.

Decision

The Area Committee:

1.    Noted the performance presented in the report and supporting commentary; and

2.    Noted that work is ongoing in relation to the layout and format of the Scorecard.

 (Ref: Report by Performance and Improvement Officer dated 22^nd March 2018, submitted).

Councillor Paterson left the meeting during discussion of the application that he had declared an interest in.

Report by Community Development Officer

The Committee gave consideration to a report recommending the projects that are to be put forward for a public vote for the award of the Supporting Communities Fund in the Helensburgh and Lomond area for 2018/2019.

Decision

The Area Committee agreed that the 21 projects listed in the appendix at table 1 progress to the public vote.

(Ref: Report by Community Planning Manager, dated 26^th February 2018, submitted).

Report by Regeneration Project Manager

A report providing the Area Committee with a progress update on the delivery of the Helensburgh Waterfront Development Project, including feedback from the preliminary engagement through Focus and Drop-In Sessions, and the Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) which commenced on Monday 26^th February, was considered.

Decision

The Area Committee:-

1. Noted the updated positon in implementing the Stakeholder and Community Engagement Strategy; and
2. Agreed to hold a Special Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on Wednesday 30^th May 2018.

(Ref:  Report by Helensburgh Regeneration Project Manager dated 13^th March 2018, submitted).

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Report by Hermitage Park Manager

The Area Committee considered a report which provided an update on the current delivery phase of Hermitage Park.

Decision

The Area Committee:-

1. Noted the contents of the report;
2. Agreed in principle that the lease for the pavilion is progressed and advertised, and that the responsibility to award is delegated to the Executive Director of Customer Services;
3. Noted the launch date of Hermitage Park, autumn 2018, subject to capital works completing; and
4. Congratulated Officers and Community Groups involved in delivering the project.

(Ref:  Report by Hermitage Park Development Officer dated 22^nd March 2018, submitted).

Report by Development Officer

The Area Committee considered a report which provided detail on the proposed Terms of Reference, relative to the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel.

Decision

The Area Committee:-

1. Approved the proposed Terms of Reference for the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel; and
2. Noted the proposed financial arrangements.

(Ref:  Report by Helensburgh and Lomond Development Officer dated 22^nd March 2018, submitted).</AI10>

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Report by Property Development Manager

The Area Committee considered a report which provided an update on the development and sale of properties in the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

Decision

The Area Committee noted the position as outlined in respect of the various properties.

(Ref:  Report by Property Development Manager dated 6^th March 2018, submitted).

Report by Area Committee Manager

The Committee considered a report which outlined scheduled meetings in the Helensburgh and Lomond area from August 2018 to July 2019. 

Decision

The Area Committee agreed the cycle of H&L Area Committees for 2018/19 as follows:-

• Thursday 20^th September 2018 at 9:30am in the Pillar Hall, Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
• Thursday 20^th December 2018 at 9:30am in the Marriage Room, H&L Civic Centre
• Thursday 21^st March 2019 at 9:30am in the Marriage Room, H&L Civic Centre
• Thursday 20^th June 2019 at 9:30am in the Marriage Room, H&L Civic Centre

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The Committee considered the Helensburgh and Lomond Workplan for March 2018.

Decision

The Area Committee noted the Workplan.

(Ref:  Helensburgh & Lomond Workplan dated 22^nd March 2018, submitted).