Craigleith/Blackhall Community Council
Minutes of meeting of 14th February 2011
Present: Eddie Thorn (Chair), Mark Brown (Vice Chair) Alan Denham (Treasurer), Dave Halbert (Secretary), Jack Burton, Maureen Kane, John Young, Iain Hewitt, Liam Keegan, Veronica Elias, Cllr Iain Whyte
Apologies: Margaret Richardson, Alasdair Watson, Irene Hamilton, Councillors Stuart McIvor, Lesley Hinds, Tim MacKay, Mark Lazarowicz
Chairman's Report
The Chair had nothing to report
Treasurer’s Report
Current balance is £1788.61.
Planning Report
Planning Applications - No major applications of significance
Ian Hewitt enquired to Cllr Whyte as to update on Section 75 monies. Cllr Whyte advised that he was once again going to chase up Officials.
Secretary's Report
The Secretary listed the upcoming meetings & events and reminded the group that they are all listed on the website. All emails forwarded as appropriate and correspondence with Council regarding borrowing based on anticipated rates revenue.
CEC Councillors
Cllr Whyte informed the meeting of potential implications of spending constraints surrounding the Council Budget.
Other Business
Ian Hewitt voiced concerns over the drainage in Inverleith Park, notably the issues surrounding Edinburgh Northern RFC not being able to play and loss of revenue and the financial implications coming out of the lack of preventative works being carried out by the Council. Whilst not technically within the CBCC boundary, it was appreciated that it was used by many local people.
Blackhall Dip update was given by The Chair. Alan Denham commented on the anti-skid area and the big pothole nearby. Dave Halbert commented that he had received an email from Alasdair Watson thanking the local traders for putting up a Christmas Tree in the Dip. A venue for a Noticeboard was discussed. Dave Halbert agreed to speak to BT re using their box.
Ian Hewitt noted that during the inclement weather, Groathill Avenue was effectively a main road to the Retail Park however it’s Road Classification meant that it was never treated as such & that this was a potential safety issue in the area.
Further on the subject of Groathill Avenue, Ian pointed out the issues surrounding flooding under the bridge. This raised questions over the expectations from Clarence.
Dave Halbert suggested www.fixmystreet.com be utilised by the Community to report local issues and it could be used to monitor success.
The future of the Braehead Community Recycling Centre was discussed with rumours of proposals to close the centre due to budget constraints. It was feared that the closure could lead to an increase in fly-tipping and discourage recycling.
The Community Plan was discussed and it was agreed that the Secretary would write to Elaine Lennon at the INP to find out what the purpose of the plan is as there were questions over the value of it.
The Biomass Plant at Leith caused concern and it was unanimously agreed that the Community Council would support the No to Biomass Campaign.
Ahead of the Holyrood Elections, the CBCC will look at hosting an Election Hustings. The Chair will look at possible venues and probable dates.
Meeting closed at 9.00pm
Date of the next meeting 14th March 2011
Venue is Dining Room of Stewarts Melville College, Queensferry Road.
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