Minutes


Present:

David Woodrow (chair), Alison Russell, Iain Lang, John Mackintosh, Aileen McLean, John Anderson, Stuart Duffy, Michelle Lochrie

Apologies: Ernie Hasler, Brian Stewart, Cllr Puthucheary

In attendance:  PC R Corbett, Barbara Campbell (Gazette)

 

Approval of minutes: There was one alteration to the last minutes, Brian Stewart should have appeared in the apologies list.  The minutes were proposed by Stuart Duffy and seconded by Aileen McLean, subject to this alteration.

 

Matters Arising:

The police have carried out an exercise targeting vehicles as discussed at the last meeting.

 

As discussed at the last few meetings the telephone cascade system is still in existence.  It will be reviewed.

 

David had received a letter from Renfrewshire Council regarding the resurfacing of Poplar Avenue.  The potholes will be filled and the situation monitored.  Renfrewshire Council are having a blitz on potholes so we should see most of them being filled/repaired over the next couple of months.

Correspondence:  Letters received from: -

  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Weekly Planning Sheets (by e-mail)
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Draft Interim Core Paths Plan.  The consultation runs until Sunday 31st August if we wish to make any comments on the proposals.
  • Ÿ The Scottish Government – Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan (Third Alteration).  The Scottish Ministers have decided to approve this plan subject to several modifications.  2 of the 3 main objections raised by the Community Council have been addressed.  At the last meeting id was noted that the only way to challenge this now would be legal objection.  David enquired at Renfrewshire Council that if we had a legitimate legal challenge how would we fund it?  There was no positive response to this.  Given that the JSP has now been approved there will probably be a very small window of opportunity before the developers submit a planning application for the proposed development of the ROF site.  We need to decide what the priorities are for the community and what we would like to see if the development proceeds.  Renfrewshire Council, not the developer, had indicated that there was no need for a Secondary School in the development however they are re-assessing the figures.  The best way to create a community is to provide the facilities for interaction.  We need to look at the current proposals and decide what we want that is not included.  There will be a discussion on this at the next meeting.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Applications for Premises Licences (by e-mail).  There were no applications from premises within the village.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – requirement to register as Data Controllers with the IOC.  This is being undertaken.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Guidance on setting up a website (by e-mail)
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Application for Grant of Public Entertainment Licence.  This is for Bishopton Day.
  • Ÿ Calor – Calor Village of the Year Awards
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Houston, Crosslee, Linwood, Riverside and Erskine Local Area Committee.  A representative and a substitute have to be nominated for the Local Area Committee.  Our representative will be David Woodrow and the substitute will be Stuart Duffy.
  • Ÿ Association of Scottish Community Councils – Membership and Insurance Renewals
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Invoice for Hall lets
  • Ÿ  Renfrewshire Council – Planning Application for 91 Old Greenock Road.  It was felt that the proposed plans are not in keeping with the surrounding houses as they are 2 storey houses surrounded by bungalows.  It was also felt that although the plot is quite a good size it was not really large enough to accommodate 3 4-bedroomed houses.  Also the plot only comprises 2 feus.  The application also advises no removal to mature trees/shrub but in order to accommodate the proposed plans the existing trees/shrubs would need to be removed.  A local resident also submitted a copy of their objection to the proposals.  A letter of objection will be sent detailing our concerns.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Consultation on the Model Scheme of Establishment of Community Councils and Code of Conduct for Community Councillors.  Consultation runs until 1st August 2008.  Alison will review this and it will be discussed at the next meeting.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Application for renewal of Street Traders Licence.  This is for a mobile Valet and Car Wash.  Seek clarification if this a service that calls at premises or if it sets up on roads.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Data Protection Act
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure)(Scotland) Regulations 1999.  Comments or objection to be submitted by 30th May.  This detailed proposals for residents parking, double and single yellow lines and 30 minute parking restrictions in Station Road, Gledstane Road, Poplar Avenue and Poplar Crescent.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council  - Cllr Langlands response to issues raised at the last meeting.  Informal footpath, Kingston Road to Cawdor Crescent: The roads department will investigate the implications of providing this path and costs.  Footpaths at Castle Crescent/Greenock Road: request has been made to Environmental Services for remediation of the flooding.  Awaiting response.  Bishopton Castle:  A cutback of the footpath running from Bishopton Castle to the rear of Matey’s field has been requested.  Holm Park: Contact details were provided for the last known owner of the site.
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Robert Ferguson – extract of the minute of the meeting of 14th February 2008 regarding LAC
  • Ÿ Renfrewshire Council – Details of the Big Lottery Fund – People’s Millions Competition
  • Ÿ Stuart Duffy – New website is completed as far as can be at the moment.  Suggest changing the address, as the current one is too long.  Changed to www.bishoptoncouncil.com .  Cost for this is £15 per year.

 

Police Report:

During April there were 8 reported crimes (1 housebreaking, 1 theft, 1 attempted housebreaking and 5 anti social behaviour), of which there was 5 detections.

 

In Inchinnan 2 people were arrested and charged with malicious mischief after causing £25000 damage at Inchinnan Industrial Estate.

 

Police attended 450 incidents across Inchinnan (85), Erskine (292) and Bishopton (73) 

 

The annual P7 football tournament will take place on 28th May in Inchinnan.

 

Concern was raised aver girls from the Good Shepherd Centre causing problems in the village.  If anyone sees any incident they need to phone the police at the time and give a statement.  The GSC is not a secure unit, however the girls are not allowed out unaccompanied.  The problem is that there are not enough secure unit places in Scotland.  At the Centre there are three categories of girls.  Secure unit – this is a lock down facility.  Residential – the girls live and attend school at the centre.  Day – these girls attend school in the Centre but do not stay there.  If the girls are out unattended the GSC should be phoned and they will collect the girls.  If problems persist it may be worth inviting a representative from GSC/Cora to explain the working of the centre.

 

Councillor’s Report:

There was no Councillor in attendance.

 

Chairperson’s Report:

It has been a quiet month; all points are covered elsewhere in the minutes.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Current Balance:             £1217.44

Cheques outstanding:       £ 134.70

Balance:                         £1028.73 after all cheques cleared

 

Environmental Group Report:

No report.

 

Need to bring forward a draft wish list and the planning documents to the next meeting.  The structure plan forms a strong platform for us to get the leverage for what we need and want.

 

Community Liaison Group:

No report as there has been no CLG meeting.

 

Any Other Business:

There is a toilet pod being built at the station.  If the building is to do with the operation of the railway and they own the land there is no need for planning permission.

 

The barrier at the bus stop on ferry road has been damaged and is now lying loose at the side of the road.  Council will be contacted to arrange removal/repairs.

 

Proposed Dates of future meetings: - At 7.30pm in Bishopton Primary School.

 

Wednesday 4th June

 

Community Councillors: All correspondence on behalf of the Community Council must be passed through the Chairman or the Secretary.



 

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