Issue - meetings

Report by Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development Officer

The group gave consideration to a report which highlighted the newly formed voluntary community association by local residents living in the Kirkmichael area of Helensburgh. The aim of which is to assist local residents to bring about positive change in their community. 

The Community Development Officer introduced 2 members of the Kirkmichael Community Development Group (KCDG) and the Chair – Stevie Coates – highlighted the ethos and intention of the group. He drew attention to the issue of finding suitable premises for the various activities which had recently been implemented.

Discussion followed and the group considered  whether the Community Centre could be utilised as a possible venue. A number of potential operational issues were raised and it was agreed that further information on the matter would be sought following the meeting

 It was agreed that the success of the KCDG was a perfect example of Community Planning in action and credit was given to everyone who had assisted on this project.

Action: The Chair agreed to discuss the issue of using the Community Centre for KCDG activities with a local unpaid volunteer opening and closing the Community Centre.

 Decision:

The group agreed to note the report.

(Reference: Report by Community Development Officer dated 16 August 2016, submitted).