Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and general introductions were made. 

There were no apologies for absence intimated.

There were no declarations of interest intimated.

The Minute of the meeting held on 11 April 2017 was approved as a true record. 

There were no questions submitted. 

Report by Executive Director of Customer Services

Members gave consideration to a report outlining the schedule of meetings in the Helensburgh and Lomond area from August 2017 to July 2018.

Motion:

To agree the recommendations as contained within the report by the Executive Director of Customer Services.

Moved by Councillor Ellen Morton, seconded by Councillor Barbara Morgan.

Amendment:

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee notes the recommendations contained within the report and agrees that the Area Committee should meet on the dates agreed by the Council at its inaugural meeting on Thursday 18 May 2017. 

Moved by Councillor George Freeman, seconded by Councillor Richard Trail. 

Decision:

On a show of hands vote the Motion was carried by 8 votes to 2 and the Area Committee resolved accordingly. 

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Customer Services, dated 13 June 2017, submitted.)

Report by Executive Director of Customer Services

Members gave consideration to a report outlining local bodies/organisations within the Helensburgh and Lomond area which require elected member appointment.  

Decision:

Members agreed that the following appointments be made:-

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Customer Services, dated 13 June 2017, submitted).

Report by Executive Director of Customer Services

Members gave consideration to a request from the Helensburgh and District Twinning Association for financial assistance which would help with the visit from a delegation from Thouars in July 2017.

Decision:

Members agreed to grant the sum of £833 from the Twinning Budget for 2017/18 towards the cost of the visit.

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Customer Services, dated 13 June 2017, submitted.)

Report by Executive Director of Customer Services

Members gave consideration to a report providing an update on the development and sale of properties within the Helensburgh and Lomond area. 

Decision:

Members agreed to note the position as outlined in respect of the various properties.

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Customer Services, dated 13 June 2017, submitted.)

Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services

Members gave consideration to a report outlining the progress made to date in relation to Argyll and Bute Council’s long-standing commitment to the provision of a dedicated, high quality walking and cycle route linking Helensburgh, Cardross and Dumbarton. 

Decision:

Members agreed to:

1.    note with concern the contents of the update, while recognising the work on this project to date;

2.    ask officers to progress negotiations as a matter of urgency and if necessary progress a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) should land negotiations fail to be concluded satisfactorily, as a matter of urgency;

3.    support the commitment to hold a public consultation event in Cardross and with the Cardross Community Council prior to decision on the route alignment from Cardross Station to north-western edge of Cardross adjacent to A814; and

4.    requested that update reports are brought to each Area Committee meeting going forward. 

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 13 June 2017, submitted.)

Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services

Members gave consideration to a report providing an update on the delivery of the Helensburgh Waterfront Development project, and the key tasks currently being taken forward. 

Decision:

Members:

1.    noted the work undertaken so far in relation to the development of the project and the next steps in progressing the project; and

2.    agreed to the proposal by the Helensburgh Regeneration manager to arrange a site visit to the newly completed Clydebank Leisure Centre for Helensburgh and Lomond Elected Members and Stakeholders. 

(Ref:  Report by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure Services, dated 13 June 2017, submitted.)