JACKTON & THORNTONHALL COMMUNITY COUNCILMINUTES 19th September 2018

Sederunt – Fiona McCrae (Acting Chair), Agness Nairn, Douglas Eunson, Sandy McEwen, Harry McKinnon

Present – John Henderson, Norrie Suckle, Cllr Watson, Vivien Lamb, Bill Turner, Harry Murray, Paul Halfpenny, David Ross.

Apologies – Alistair Stewart, Cllr Harrow, Douglas Suckle, David Richmond, Edward Danzic, Jill Hollinshead.

JTCC – Jackton & Thorntonhall Community Council; SLC – South Lanarkshire Council

Quorum

Mrs McCrae noted that a quorum of members was present and the meeting could proceed in accordance with the constitution.

Minutes of previous meeting (20th June 2018)

Proposed Norrie Suckle: seconded Fiona McCrae

Police Report

Not present

Chair’s Report

Woodland Planning

Proposals to plant per the attached – discussed – no objections.

Community Learning Exchange

The Community Learning Exchange, funded by the Scottish Government and administered by the Scottish Community Alliance, aims to promote learning and the exchange of ideas between communities in Scotland. The Exchange will cover the cost of travel and subsistence for a community group to go and visit another community that is doing something of interest to them. The exchange will also cover the cost of a small 'hosting' fee paid to the organisation being visited to compensate them for the time and effort involved. The application process and reporting requirements are minimal.

No comments on the evening. If you have any ideas on how the members can pursue please let me know.

Democracy Matters

People to have their say on Scotland’s public servicesPeople across Scotland are being invited to join a conversation about community decision-making to help make public services more locally focused.

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The Democracy Matters conversation will identify new legal rights for communities which would place them at the heart of decision-making. The Democracy Matters conversation is a joint venture between the Scottish Government, COSLA and the community sector and will run over the next six months.

As part of the conversation people are being invited to consider a short set of questions on shaping local democracy. Community groups can also apply for grants of up to £300 to host their own events related to the project. To find out more about the grants, please visit Voluntary Action Fund’s website: https://www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk/funding-and-support/democracy-matters-community-engagement-fund

You can get involved by answering the questions contained in the document, Democracy Matters - Your Community. Your Ideas. Your Future: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2018/05/6780

Scottish Government has also published the following supporting materials:

guide explaining how decisions about Scotland's public services are made guide to help you hold a conversation in your community guide to facilitating a good conversation

No comments on the evening. If anyone feels this is worthwhile pursuing please let me know.

Making Places Initiative

Making Places

Scottish Government has launched the 2018 to 2019 Making Places initiative to encourage communities to positively and actively contribute to the development of their local places. Making Places represents a broadening of the charrette mainstreaming programme to support communities at all stages of their thinking.

Projects should demonstrate a strong emphasis on tackling inequality, and will have a clear ambition to combat disadvantage through community activity and creative thinking.

The making places initiative making places offers two funding options:

The Place Standard Conversations Fund will support communities who are keen to develop their understanding of place and build their skills and confidence. To apply to this fund, please use the attached application form.

The Community-led Design Fund will support communities to participate in and lead design events, such as workshops and charrettes.

A prospectus is available from the Scottish Government website which contains more information about the funding as well as examples of design processes and other guidance: https://beta.gov.scot/publications/making-places-initiative-2018-2018-prospectus-and-application-form/Making%20Places%20-%20Prospectus%20document%202018%20%20Colour.pdf?inline=true

JACKTON & THORNTONHALL COMMUNITY COUNCILMINUTES 19th September 2018

The closing date for applications to the Community-led Design Fund (Making Places Initiative) is Friday 28 September. The closing date for applications for the Place Standard Conversations Fund is 31 October 2018.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit: https://beta.gov.scot/publications/making-places-initiative-2018-2018-prospectus-and-application-form/

No comments on the evening. If anyone feels this is worthwhile pursuing please let me know.

Railways – Scotrail Alliance

MSP Linda Fabiani is in consultation with Scotrail about the timetable at Thorntonhall. JTCC have asked for the hourly frequency to be reviewed.

There was a survey during June about Park and Ride facilities at SLC train stations – now closed. If anyone has any comments to make about facilities at Hairmyres or Thorntonhall Stations please revert by 25 September as we have an opportunity to submit comments.

Street Lighting

New LED street lighting installed over the summer. The lights are on 24/7 – Braehead Rd/Peel Rd. Fault reported twice. Known fault is being investigated.

Uncovering the Environment Project – University of Dundee

Survey attached if you wish to take part

The project has two separate surveys: the first survey is aimed at individuals and bodies which make use of the right of access to environmental information (https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/uncovering_the_environment_public) while the second survey is aimed at public authorities which make environmental information available (https://dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/uncovering_the_environment_public_authority).

Broadband

The majority of Thorntonhall and Jackton now have access to superfast broadband. If you wish to check eligibity you can check using the Digital Scotland website:

https://www.scotlandsuperfast.com/

Cllr Watson advised MSP Fabiani is working with providers to improve service.

Twitter Hour

Scottish Committee Council Twitter hour took place on 18 Sept 18. Encouraging Democracy Matters discussions. You can follow @ScottishCCs

JACKTON & THORNTONHALL COMMUNITY COUNCILMINUTES 19th September 2018

Planning Democracy Scotland

Photo Shoot/Demo at Holyrood on Wed 26th Sept from 10am. Feel free to attend. The Acting Chair would like to see SLC support Equal Rights of Appeal.

Please see attached letter informing you how to make your own representations to the Councillors by Sept 26th:

Defibrillator

Scottish Energy Networks have agreed a defibrillator can be positioned on their sub station in the village.

Cost - £1k

Still working on a site for Jackton

Cost - £1k

We have c. £1k available for spares / maintenance as these units will unlocked. The CC will also arrange CPR training in due course for those interested.

It was acknowledged that fundraising to maintain the defibrillators will be required in future years.

Action to proceed – proposed unanimously by those present.

Community Council Nominations – 7 nominations submitted by 12 Sept. It would be good to have another 1-2 nominations to ensure we always have quorum of 4.

If anyone has a preference to change the timings of the JTCC monthly meetings (i.e. something different to the 3rd Wednesday of every month) please let me know.

LDP 2

JTCC have prepared draft representations however the following concerns raised at the meeting:

Definition of the village boundary is being redefined.

Contrary to Policy – it potentially unlocks land that is owned by SLC, which have granted options.

Coalescence – we will look like we are merging with the City of Glasgow.

Vote taken on proposals:

Object

Accept

Object with a willingness to communicate with developer/reporter.

Results:

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8 – Object

4 - Object with a willingness to communicate with developer/reporter.

JTCC will carry the wishes of the majority and object.

Treasurer’s Report

Mr Eunson confirmed bank balances:

£2262 – BOS account

£50 Donation received.

£984.93 – RBS account

Expenditure - £600 Defibrillator; £105 Hall rent April/May/June ’18.

Scotways - £20 Affiliation fee – not approved by SLC this year.

Secretary’s Report

Residential Care in South Lanarkshire – Correspondence from Cllr Fagan

No comments from the members.

Consultation of the Refurbishment or replacement of University Hospital Monklands

For awareness – please participate if of interest.

Public Consultation – NHS Lanarkshire: Replacement or Refurbishment of University Hospital Monklands

NHS Lanarkshire is currently undertaking public consultation on plans for the replacement or the refurbishment of Monklands Hospital. This consultation, which runs from 16th July to 15th October 2018, aims to set out:

The Case for Change – why it is felt that a new hospital is needed The process that the NHS Board has followed in considering options and how the shortlist of

options and highest scoring option (a new hospital at Gartcosh) were identified How patients and the public can take part in the consultation process and provide their

views on the work that’s been done so far and the proposals.For more information on NHS Lanarkshire’s consultation, please visit: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/get-involved/consult-engage/monklands/

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The Scottish Health Council would like to find out if you, and community council members, have been made aware of the consultation on the Replacement or Refurbishment of University Hospital Monklands. We also want to hear if people feel they have been able to get involved in the consultation process. To do this we would appreciate your help. Please share this link to our questionnaire with your members www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/monklandsevaluation . I have also attached a copy of the questionnaire if you would prefer to print this out for the community council – this can be completed and returned to us by Freepost (please see details below). If people have attended a public meeting and already submitted a questionnaire to Scottish Health Council, this information will have been recorded.

The information you and others provide will be used to inform the Scottish Health Council’s independent report on this consultation. This report will be shared with NHS Lanarkshire in advance of their Board meeting for consideration during their discussions on next steps. A copy of our report will be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. Feedback will also be used to inform future consultations carried out by NHS Lanarkshire to support effective engagement.

You do not have to participate in this survey if you do not wish to. The views you express will remain anonymous though aggregated feedback will be shared with NHS Lanarkshire.

Ways to respond to the Scottish Health Council survey:

Smart survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/monklandsevaluation

Post: complete the attached questionnaire and send it to: Freepost HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND – DELTA HOUSE

Damage to Hedgerows

Please contact SLC if you are concerned about damage to hedgerows following recent installation of LED street lighting.

For awareness – private land owners should maintain hedgerows/ trees. If they encroach on roads they may be liable to costs involved in SLC taking action to remedy.

Councillor’s Report

Cllr Watson advised he has been contacted many times over the summer months about speeding on Peel Rd. He is in discussion with the police and roads department to understand what steps can be taken to improve the safety of the roads.

Oceana Drive – ongoing issue with developer not completing roads/pavements. Cllr Watson advised utilities have required extended work access which has delayed completion of SLC adoption.

Planning Applications

JACKTON & THORNTONHALL COMMUNITY COUNCILMINUTES 19th September 2018

P/18/1127 – no objections

P/18/0031 – 1 Wellknowe Avenue (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of flatted block of 7 flats with associated parking. Withdrawn – however this substituted by EK/18/1024. JTCC objection submitted Aug ’18.

AOB

SLC Volunteer Networking Event – 20 Oct ‘18

If you are interested in attending:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/slc-ranger-service-11103433750

Tignabruaich (Braehead Rd) – Concerns raised that current works are contrary to planning - SLC to review. Also new kerbing will make it difficult for vehicles to pass each other safely.

Community Notice Board – JTCC to speak with Scottish Energy Network to understand if they would accommodate a Community Notice Board on the Thorntonhall sub station site.

Meeting was closed at 9:25PM

Next meeting – Wednesday 17th October 2018, Thorntonhall Tennis Club, 7:30pm

Alistair Stewart - Email: agstewart@newhouse.org.uk Telephone: 0776 276 6240

Website – www.jackthorn.org