Venue: On a Hybrid basis by Microsoft Teams and in the Marriage Suite in the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre
Contact: Julieann Small, Senior Committee Assistant - 01546 604043
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WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Minutes: The Vice-Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and general introductions were made. Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of: Councillor
Gemma Penfold; Morevain Martin, Garelochhead Station Trust; Monica
Leslie, Department for Work and Pensions; Inspector
Bart Simonis, Police Scotland; Jayne
Burnett, Visiting Friends; Alan Morris, The Friends of Hermitage Park
Association; Nicola Stobie, ACHA; Paul Monaghan, ACHA; Neil
MacFarlane, Transport Scotland; Rhona Grant, Community Learning Services, Live
Argyll; Susan
MacRae, Skills Development Scotland; Duncan
MacLachlan, Arrochar & Tarbet Comm Dev Trust/ Friends of Loch Lomond &
the Trossachs; and David Gould, Includem. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of
interest intimated. |
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MINUTES |
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Meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group held on 7 November 2023 PDF 186 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group meeting held on Tuesday 7 November 2023 were approved as a correct record. |
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GOVERNANCE |
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Area Community Planning Group Governance Arrangements PDF 108 KB Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Additional documents:
Minutes: The group
gave consideration to a report which outlined the governance arrangements of
the Helensburgh and Lomond Community Planning Group (Area CPG) specifically the
Terms of Reference, membership and future meeting dates. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group: 1.
considered and adopted the Terms of Reference
submitted at Appendix 1 of the report and to agreed that they would be reviewed
on an annual basis to ensure their ongoing currency and appropriateness for the
work of the Area CPG as it develops over time; 2.
considered and agreed the membership of the group
at Appendix 2 of the report
and agreed that the membership of the group would be reviewed on an
annual basis to ensure currency and appropriateness for the work of the group
as it develops over time; 3. agreed that the Committee Manager would invite
Helensburgh Business Group, Helensburgh and Lomond Carers, the British Legion,
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Youth
Volunteers, Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network, and a Helensburgh and
Lomond based Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament to join the membership of
the group; and 4.
noted
the future meeting dates submitted within the report. (Reference: Report by, Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 13 February 2024, submitted) |
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Appointment of Chair of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group PDF 53 KB Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Minutes: The group gave consideration to a
report providing information relating to the appointment of Chair of the
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group and outlined the expected
time commitment and information on the role. Angela Anderson nominated the
Vice-Chair Sarah Davies, this was seconded by Fiona Baker. Sarah confirmed that
she would be happy to accept this position and with there being no other
nominations, this became the decision of the group. The Committee Manager advised that due to Sarah’s new
position, a report would be considered at the next meeting seeking nominations
to the Vice-Chair position. The Committee Manager encouraged partners to
consider whether this was a role that they would be interested in fulfilling
and if so to please contact him for further details. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Community Planning Group agreed that Sarah Davies be appointed as Chair. (Reference: Report by Committee
Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 13 February 2024, submitted) |
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ARGYLL AND BUTE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP - PUBLIC HEALTH |
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Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership - Public Health Update PDF 160 KB Report by Health Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Minutes: Consideration was given to a
public health update from Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership’s Public
Health Team on the ongoing wellbeing and prevention activities overseen and
delivered by them in Argyll and Bute. The update provided information on the
Argyll and Bute Public Health Annual Report; the development of children and
young people’s health and wellbeing profiles; ongoing health and wellbeing
profile workshops; the Cool2Talk online support service for young people; and
the annual Director of Public Health Report, which will be presented at the
next cycle of the Area Community Planning Groups. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area
Community Planning Group: 1.
considered
and noted the information provided; and 2.
noted
that in the absence of a representative from Argyll and Bute HSCP Public Health
team, any questions could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any
responses circulated to the Group. (Reference: Report by Health
Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership,
submitted) |
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Presentation on Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Profile Presentation by Health Improvement Lead, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership Minutes: The group
gave consideration to a presentation from Angela Coll, Argyll and Bute Health
and Social Care Partnership’s Public Health Team, on the Children and Young
People’s Health and Wellbeing Profile for the Bute and Cowal area. The
presentation provided information in relation to the Profile themes; the
purposes of the Profiles; the layout of the report and how to navigate it; the
reasons for any gaps in the Profiles; and the type of data in the Profiles and
ways in which this could be used by partners. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Presentation by Public Health Team, Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care
Partnership) |
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DRAFT ARGYLL AND BUTE COMMUNITY JUSTICE PLAN 2023-2027 PDF 3 MB Presentation by Community Justice Coordinator, Argyll and Bute Council Minutes: Consideration
was given to a presentation which provided information in relation to the draft
Argyll and Bute Community Justice Plan 2023-27. The report provided details in
relation to the National Strategy for Community Justice; the core membership of
the Community Justice Partnership; the overall strategic context of the Vision
for Justice in Scotland and National Strategy for Community Justice; the
development of the Community Justice Outcome Improvement Plan (CJOIP); the
Community Justice Pathways Assessment process; and the timescales for the
consultation and publication of the plan. Decision The Helensburgh
and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information
provided. (Reference:
Presentation by Community Justice Co-Ordinator, Argyll and Bute Council,
submitted) |
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INCLUDEM - YOUTH JUSTICE PDF 598 KB Presentation by Research Associate, Includem Minutes: The
Committee Manager advised that David Gould, Associate Researcher, Includem had submitted his apologies. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group agreed to continue consideration of this item at a future meeting. |
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PARTNER UPDATES |
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Update PDF 229 KB Minutes: The group
gave consideration to a report highlighting the Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service’s (SFRS) FQ3 review of local performance across Helensburgh and Lomond for
the period 2023-24. The report included information on the local firefighter
training plan; incidents during this time period; unwanted fire alarm signals;
road and water safety campaigns; community engagement activities; East and West
Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute Local Senior Officer Activities and home
fire safety. Officer McGloin
also provided information regarding the British Heart Foundation’s application
process for the supply and maintenance of defibrillators. He noted that
applications were now open, and encouraged local community groups to apply. A
link with information in relation to the application process is provided below:
Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, submitted) |
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Police Scotland Update PDF 310 KB Minutes: Consideration was given to an update which provided
information on the ongoing work of the Service and information on yearly crime
statistics; fraud prevention and awareness, specifically relating to scam
calls; personal safety inputs provided to Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service
staff; the success at the Divisional Recognition Awards 2023 and the support on
the 16 days Against Gender Based Violence campaign. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning
Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Police Scotland, submitted) |
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Ministry of Defence Police Update PDF 18 KB Minutes: The Group gave consideration to a written update by PC Drew Omand, Ministry of Defence Police. The update highlighted that the storms over the last few weeks had caused disruption in the area around His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde and surrounding roads and that there has also been an increase of drone pilots around the area of HMNB Clyde/Coulport which is a security concern and advised that any sightings should be reported. The update also provided information on internet safety and road safety awareness which is being delivered in local schools in collaboration with Police Scotland; the rise in fly tipping on Ministry of Defence land and information on the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers who are looking for opportunities to support the local community. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group: 1. considered and noted the information provided; and 2. noted that in the absence of a representative from Ministry of Defence Police, any questions could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any responses circulated to the Group. (Reference: Report by Ministry of Defence Police, submitted) |
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Helensburgh Community Council Update PDF 77 KB Minutes: The group gave consideration to an update from
Sarah Davies, Helensburgh Community Council. The update provided information on
the current position in relation to the submission of a bid for the Waterfront;
the Pier Regeneration Project; the provision of warm spaces and the petition to
the Scottish Government to prioritise local participation in planning
decisions. Sarah advised that following the sad passing of the
Convenor Norman Muir, the Vice-Convenor Peter Brown has been acting as Convenor
and that the Community Council will elect a new Convenor at the May AGM. Sarah reminded the group that the Community Council
meetings are public and open to all. Decision
The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning
Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Helensburgh Community
Council, dated February 2024, submitted) |
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Minutes: The group
gave consideration to an update by Sarah Davies from Fun First which
highlighted that they continue to provide sessions for pre-school children and
their parents with at least one session available every day in either
Helensburgh, Cardross, Garelochhead or Rosneath; a grant had been received from the TSI
Health and Wellbeing Fund to fund Fun First Friends sessions this year and leaders
and committee members participated in First Aid for Mental Health training in
November. Sarah highlighted
that training is to be held in March to run outdoor sessions for parents and
children, with Under the Trees Outdoor Learning from Falkirk delivering the
training. Sarah advised that they are currently looking to
recruit two new leaders and are always looking for new and interested members
of the community to join the committee. It was noted that their AGM would be
held on Wednesday 24 April at 7.30pm via Zoom and Sarah encouraged partners to
join. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning
Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Fun First, dated February
2024, submitted) |
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Plastic Free Helensburgh Update PDF 349 KB Minutes: Consideration was given to an update by Angela
Anderson, Plastic Free Helensburgh. The update highlighted that they had
purchased four 2 minute litter picking stations with
the grant received from the Supporting Communities Fund, the successful event
with Scottish Water in November promoting their “ban the wipes” campaign and
the question put to the Area Committee in December in relation to flooding and
blocked drains in Helensburgh. Information was also provided on the combined beach
cleans with Helensburgh Community Council. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning
Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Plastic Free Helensburgh,
submitted) |
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Helensburgh Community Hub Update PDF 132 KB Minutes: Consideration
was given to an update from Gill Simpson from Helensburgh Community Hub. The
update provided information on the Reading Minds Book Festival which is to be
held on the 22-24 March in collaboration with Jean’s Bothy and Helensburgh and
Lomond Carers Centre; the Hub being chosen to be one of four Scottish
programmes to be part of the exhibition in the Scottish Parliament being hosted
by The Dollywood Foundation in March; reading for pleasure activities and
collaborations; volunteer numbers and the need for collaboration to create a
funded gardening project. The Chair
highlighted her thanks to the Hub for the great work they do on the Dolly
Parton’s Imagination Library Programme and advised that through her work at Fun
First she directs people to this programme. Gill
highlighted the need for volunteers in the Helensburgh and Lomond Area and a
need for this to be co-ordinated. Gill encouraged partners to get in touch with
her if they are interested in doing some work around volunteering for the area. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference: Report by Helensburgh Community Hub, dated February 2024, submitted) |
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Argyll and Bute Council’s Community Development Team PDF 115 KB Minutes: Consideration was given to an update from David
Hagerty, Community Development Officer at Argyll and Bute Council. The update included
information on the Supporting Communities Fund 24/25, which is now open for
applications; the Education Scotland inspection which was recently completed in
January; the joint Webinars with NHS Public Health and the appointment of the Council’s
new Gaelic Development Officer. Decision
The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning
Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Report by Community Development
Officer, Argyll and Bute Council, submitted) |
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Argyll and Bute TSI Update PDF 102 KB Minutes: Consideration
was given to an update from Caryl Mclean from Argyll and Bute TSI. The update
included information in relation to funding grants from the Communities Mental
Health and Wellbeing Fund 2023-24; funding which was available from the Argyll
and Bute Climate Action Network Fund; future consultation and development of a
TSI Strategy for 2024-29; the launch of the new TSI website on 20th February;
and work with the SCVO on a fairer funding campaign. Decision The Helensburgh
and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information
provided. (Reference: Report by Argyll and Bute TSI, dated February 2024, submitted) |
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Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau Update PDF 142 KB Minutes: Consideration
was given to an update from Argyll and Bute Citizen’s Advice Bureau which
provided statistical information on the number of clients who had contacted the
Bureau between January and December 2023; the Volunteer Advisor training
programme; the annual programme of energy efficiency advice sessions and
services that the Bureau provide. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group: 1. considered and noted the
information provided; and 2. noted that in the absence of
a representative from Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau, any questions
could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any responses circulated
to the Group. (Reference:
Report by Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau, submitted) |
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Minutes: Consideration
was given to an update by Victoria Daveney, UHI Argyll. It was highlighted that
they have around 40 students this semester beginning a range of course in Helensburgh
with several students from Hermitage Academy attending college on a regular
basis as well as several Ukrainian students on ESOL courses. Information
was also provided on the courses for semester 2 and information on the open day
held in January which was well attended, it was noted that a further open day
was scheduled for 12 March. Victoria
highlighted that the college building works are almost complete with only
external painting to be completed and that the new classrooms are being put to
good use and the new student hub proving popular with students. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Report by UHI Argyll, submitted) |
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Live Argyll Community Learning Services Update PDF 154 KB Minutes: The group gave consideration to an update from
Rhona Grant, Live Argyll -Community Learning Services. The update provided
information on the HMI Community Learning and Development Progress Visit of
Argyll and Bute Council; the newly elected Members of Scottish Youth
Parliament for Argyll and Bute and the independent review of Community Learning
and Development which has been actioned by the Minister for Higher Education,
Further Education and Skills. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group: 1. considered and noted the
information provided; and 2. noted that in the absence of
a representative from Live Argyll Community Learning Services, any questions
could be forwarded to them following the meeting and any responses circulated
to the Group. (Reference: Report by Live Argyll Community
Learning Services, submitted) |
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Opportunity for Verbal Updates Minutes: The Helensburgh Gaelic Group In
the absence of Alasdair MacCuish, the Committee Manager provided the following
update which was submitted during the meeting: The
Helensburgh Gaelic Group are still very much alive and kicking. We are 50%
through this term and will start again after Easter. We welcome everybody to
our group in Helensburgh Parish Church on Tuesday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30.
Transport Scotland In
the absence of Neil MacFarlane the Committee Manager provided the following
update which was submitted before the meeting: A
number of storm damaged trees were removed from the Loch Lomond cycleways. It
should be noted that Transport Scotland are only responsible for some sections
of this route with the others being maintained by the Park or the respective
Local Authority. Improvements
to Loch side laybys are forthcoming, an example of the type of work being
undertaken is the replacement of bollards with one which have solar powered
technology built in. Design
work is underway to replace the fleet of Tourist Information signs on the loch
side. Drainage
works are ongoing at the A83 Rest and be thankful. Destination Helensburgh Fiona
Baker highlighted that Destination Helensburgh have over 180 events scheduled for
Helensburgh and Lomond this year and that they have been doing a lot of social
media promotions to attract visitors to the locality. Fiona advised that
engagement numbers remain very high. Strathclyde Passenger Transport, (SPT) Allan
Comrie advised that there is no change to the supported services or timetables
that SPT provide and that there is no change to concessionary fares for rail
and ferry, advising that there would be an increase of 8.7% for rail and ferry
fares in March/April time. Allan highlighted that SPT had lost capital funding
from the Scottish Government as part of the Scottish Government budget but that
they understand that other than capital funding may be available but this has
not yet been confirmed. |
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LIVING WELL NETWORK PDF 229 KB Presentation by Living Well Network Co-ordinator Minutes: The
group gave consideration to a presentation from Veronica Ferguson, Helensburgh
and Lomond Living Well Network. The presentation included information on what
the Living Well Network are and the work they have been doing. It was
highlighted that The Living Well Network is currently distributing funding
received from the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) to local charities doing
work in the community that meets the ADP priorities. Veronica
highlighted that they are hosting a Living Well event in Helensburgh Leisure
Centre on the 16 June to encourage people to get out of their homes and see
what is available to them. Decision The
Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the
information provided. (Reference:
Presentation by Helensburgh and Lomond Living Well Network Co-ordinator) |
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Presentation by Corporate Support Manager, Argyll and Bute Council Minutes: Consideration
was given to a presentation by the Corporate Support Manager from Argyll and
Bute Council, in relation to the Council’s Area Plans. The presentation
provided background information in relation to the Plans, as well as details of
the 8 Locality Plans across Argyll and Bute, and the purpose and principles of
the Plans. The presentation also included context about the scope of the Plans;
the importance of community engagement and efficient use of resources in the
development of the plans; the overall approach, governance and phasing of the
Plan’s development; and the ways in which information from the development of
the Plans would be utilised. The
Corporate Support Manager noted that it was hoped that the Area Plans would
maximise the opportunities for funding for local projects. It was anticipated
that the Plans would be developed and owned by the communities, and the Area
Community Planning Groups would have an important part to play in the
development of the Plans. He emphasised that the Plans were not seeking to take
ownership of projects away from local community groups. The
presentation provided details of how partners could assist with the Area Plans
by identifying community groups in the area; identifying physical locations
suitable for hosting consultation documents; and encouraging community partners
to engage with the development process. The Corporate Support Manager advised
that he would provide a list of currently identified community groups for
circulation to the Group following the meeting, in order to reduce duplication
in identifying any additional groups for consultation. Decision The Helensburgh
and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information
provided. (Reference:
Presentation by Corporate Support Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, submitted) |
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COMMUNITY FOCUS |
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John Logie Baird Innovation Hub PDF 6 MB Presentation by Project Officer, Live Argyll Minutes: The Group gave consideration to a presentation on the John Logie Baird (JLB) Innovation Hub by Pat McCann on behalf of Live Argyll. The presentation included information on what the JLB Innovation Hub is and who it aims to support; what it offers to users and the various subscription packages and casual user prices. Decision The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the information provided. (Reference: Presentation by Project Officer, Live Argyll, submitted) |
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CLIMATE CHANGE |
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Climate Change Working Group Update PDF 109 KB Report by Climate Change Project Manager Minutes: The group
considered a report from the Climate Change Project Manager, which provided an
update on the Community Planning Partnership’s Argyll and Bute Climate Action
project. The update included information in relation to the background and work
of the Climate Change Working Group; funding requirements to support the
implementation of a Climate Change Project Manager post; an overview of the
work of the Climate Change Project Manager to date and future plans;
collaboration with the Argyll & Bute Climate Action Network Hub; and
updated governance arrangements for the Climate Change Working Group. Decision The Helensburgh
and Lomond Area Community Planning Group noted the approach and status of the
project, as outlined in the report. (Reference: Report by Climate Change Project Manager, ACT Now, dated 13 February 2024, submitted) |
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COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE PDF 146 KB Report By Committee Manager,
Argyll and Bute Council Minutes: The group
gave consideration to a report which outlined matters discussed during a
meeting of the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Management Committee held
on 12 January 2024. The report provided a summary of a presentation in relation
to the Council’s Area Plans, as well as information on matters arising from
previous Area Community Planning Group meetings across Argyll and Bute. The
report also included updates on a number of cross cutting themes such as
Climate Change; Financial Inclusion; Digital Communities; the Argyll and Bute
Outcomes Improvement Plan (ABOIP) for 2024-34; and Community Wealth Building. Decision The Helensburgh
and Lomond Area Community Planning Group considered and noted the contents of
the report. (Reference:
Report by Committee Manager, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 13 February 2024,
submitted) |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will take
place on Tuesday 7 May 2024. Minutes: The Group noted that the next
meeting of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group would take
place on Tuesday 7 May 2024. |