Agenda and minutes

The Chair ruled, and the Committee agreed, to a variation in the order of business to facilitate officer attendance. The minute reflects the order in which items were discussed.

An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor Iain Paterson.

There were no declarations of interest.  

The Minute of the meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee held on Friday, 17 December 2021 was approved as a correct record.

There were no members of the public in attendance at the meeting.

Report by Inspector Alan Heron, Police Scotland

The Committee gave consideration to a report which updated Members on Police Scotland’s activities in the Helensburgh and Lomond area and noted that there were no Police Scotland representatives available to speak to the report due to conflicting operational requirements.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Inspector Alan Heron, Police Scotland, dated 17^th March 2022, submitted)

Report by Chief Executive

The Committee gave consideration to a report recommending the distribution of awards for the Council’s Supporting Communities Fund (SCF) 2022/23 for the Helensburgh and Lomond area, the budget for which included the remaining funds from the Covid-19 Micro Grants Fund.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee agreed:

1.    that £346.19 of returned funding from a previous Supporting Communities Fund award, as detailed at section 4.5 of the report, could be used for this round of funding; and

2.    to award funding from the Supporting Communities Fund budget to 12 applicants, totalling £23,326.48, as follows:

(Reference: Report by Chief Executive, dated 21^st February 2022, submitted)

Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Customer Support Services

The Committee considered the Area Scorecard report for Financial Quarter 3 of 2021-2022 (October to December 2021), which illustrated the agreed performance measures.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:

1.    noted and considered the performance and supporting commentary as presented in the report;

2.    noted that upon receipt of the Quarterly Performance Report the Area Committee Members could contact either the Responsible Named Officer or the Performance Improvement Officer with any queries;

3.    noted that work was ongoing and to respond to the Performance Improvement Officer with requests or comments regarding the layout and format of the Performance Report and Scorecard;

4.    noted the requirement to amend the current report template; and

5.    agreed that an amended report would be electronically circulated to Members for information and approval to meet the FQ4 2021/22 reporting deadline.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services, dated 17^th March 2022, submitted)

Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the recent activities of Roads and Infrastructure Services and highlighted works being undertaken which were of relevance to the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services, dated March 2022, submitted)

Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

The Committee gave consideration to a report which provided an update on the Housing Services activity and the delivery of the Local Housing Strategy within the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee considered and noted the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated January 2022, submitted)

Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

A report advising of the decision of the Helensburgh Outdoor Museum Design Panel to approve an increase of the grant awarded to Gareloch One Design Class Association was before the Committee for noting.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted the increase in the grant award to Gareloch One Design Class Association from £600.00 to £790.35.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 16^th February 2022, submitted)

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee Workplan as at March 2022 was before the Committee for noting.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee noted the contents of the workplan.

(Reference: Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee Workplan, submitted)

Report by Executive Director with Responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

The Committee gave consideration to a report updating Members on the progress made since the previous report to the Committee on 17^th December 2021 in relation to the delivery of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton.

The Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the press and public for discussion of appendix (c) in relation to the report on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee:

1. welcomed the opening of the route linking Cardross Station and Cardross Park;  
2. noted the plan to complete works for the final section of the route in Cardross by early Summer 2022; and
3. noted the results of the community consultation on the proposed designs for the outstanding sections of the path.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated 16^th February 2022, submitted)

Councillor Freeman joined the meeting at 10:14am, during consideration of agenda item 12 (Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton Cyclepath Update).

The Chair took the opportunity to thank everyone for their efforts over the current Council term. She conveyed her best wishes to those who were standing down and wished those who were standing for re-election good luck. She also thanked all officers, and particularly Committee Services staff, for their efforts to support the Committee. These sentiments were echoed by the other Councillors.