AGENDA ITEM No. ,-. ?&il MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE & FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON 3rd APRIL, 2001 IN ISA MONEY CENTRE, MUIRHOUSE , MOTHERWELL.

1. PRESENT:

2. APOLOGIES:

William Cloughley Robert Somerville Hugh McCann Margaret Cloughley Margaret Gibson Eleanor Cowan

Margaret Gibson Councillor McLaughlin

3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minute of previous meeting read approved H McCann and seconded by W. Cloughley

4. MATTERS ARISING

J Cameron addressed the meeting and stated that problems around Woodside Tower were being monitored ie. groups gathering around the licensed premises , This problem was discussed at some length and J Gmeron advised that shortage of manpower was an ongoing problem and from time to time he was called away to other duties.

Concern was expressed once again about the number of licensed premises in the area from Netherton to Shields Road. It was agreed to write to the Licensing Board re-iterating our concerns.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

Letter re: new Hairmyres Hospital

NLC- Minutes March, 2001

NLC - Public Access Strategy

NLC - Presentation on Housing & Property Services

NLC - B & Q “You can do it”

6. A.O.C.B.

The Secretary advised that once more minutes appeared not be getting to NLC and it was agreed that they should be sent via Councillor McLaughlin

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 7.

Monday, 14’ May, 2001

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iMINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE & FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON 14th MAY, 2001 IN ISA MONEY CENTRE, MUJRHOUSE , MOTHERWELL.

PRESENT: William Cloughley Robert Somerville HughMcCann ,

Margaret Cloughley Margaret Gibson Eleano r Cowa n

APOLOGIES: Councillor McLaughlin

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minute of previous meeting read approved E Cowan and B Sommerville

MATTERS ARISING

None

CORRESPONDENCE

Scottish Executive - Review of the Woodland Grant Scheme

NLC- Housing and Property Review

NLC - Letter requesting Minutes

SEPA View

RSBP -Plant Sale

Scottish Natural Heritage- Consultation of Local Prospectus

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The Treasurer updated the meeting of the financial position. He advised that the books had been sent to the auditors and found correct. The minute dated 6' November should read 2150 and should be amended and sent to auditors. Balance 5382.59

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Discussion concerning the on going problem of the minutes and various questions which needed to be clarified were discussed and it was once again decided to ask a representative from North Lanarkshire Council to meet with us in an attempt to obtain clarification of these points.

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Monday, 18' June, 2001

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MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRNOUSE & FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON lSH JUNE, 2001

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E Cowan M Gibson H McCann B Sommerville R Cloughley B Cloughley

Mr Gaffney North Lanarkshire Council

The Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed Mr Gaffney , N.L.C. For the purpose of Mr Gaffney's visit it was agreed to discuss relative business and continue with normal business thereafter.

The Chairman thanked Mr Gaffney for taking the time to meet with the community council and stated that there were several issues which needed discussion and felt sure that the meeting would benefit all

Mr Gaffney addressed the meeting describing his role within North Lanarkshire Council and gave a resume on the recent re-organisation of community councils. The main issue of contention was the ongoing saga of the minutes and after a lengthy discussion it was agreed that the minutes could be e-mailed direct to Mr Gaffney and also a copy handed to Mr McLaughlan for delivery to the appropriate department. Sending the Minute to Mr McLaughlan, had in the past, been the only way in which they appeared to reach the correct department. Issues of outstanding cheques due to the council was discussed and Mr Gaffney was uncertain if in fact an amount was outstanding to the council but agreed to pursue this and advise. Clarification was sought on payment for Treasurer and Secretary. Mr Gaffney advised that some councils did in fact give an honorarium, this money came from the grant.

The Chairman thanked Mr Gaffney for his constructive input to the meeting and felt sure that we could now look forward to a better relationship with his department.

Mr Gaffney left the meeting

2. MINUTES

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and;pproved r Cowan subject to amendment , F'zCazb 3 '&%ML ''

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3. CORRESPONDENCE

N.L.C. Presentation on Community Council Association of Scottish Community Council - Newsletter Glasgow Jazz Festival NLC letter confirming Mr Gaffney's attendance at meeting

4. A.O.C.B.

Mrs Cowan expressed concern about the state of the Glen and the fact that it was being turned into a dumping area.

Concern expressed that gypsies had moved in to the Netherton area but Mr McLaughlan advised that NLC had dealt with this problem and that they had been moved on.

Concern was expressed that gangs appeared to be gathering and it was felt that the lack of the community policemen was a factor in this.

General concern was expressed about the general state of the area with broken pavements etc. illegal parking etc.

The question of the use of the former butcher's shop was addressed. It was stated that it appeared to being used as a factory for making sausage meat and the need for a butcher's shop to be available especially for the older people in the area.

Speeding in Shields Road. This probiem continues and it was agreed to try again to have a camera fitted.

Councillor McLaughlan clarified the issue brought up in previous meetings regarding the job description of Caretakers.

Councillor McLaughlan advised that complaints should be sent in writing to the Area Office

Council McLaughlan stated that an apprication had been received for a Fun Fair from 16th - lgth of August in Shields Drive. This would not be approved.

Mr Sommerville advised that he had been awarded the MBE. The community council extended their congratulation on this gchievement.

The chairman wished all a good holiday in the ensuing two months.

Date of next meeting: Monday, 3'd September 2001

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MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE AND FLEMINGTON COMMUNJTY COUNCIL HELD ON 3m SEPTEMBEK 200 1 - 10-08

PRESENT: Mrs M Gibson APOLOGIES: Mrs M Cloughley Mrs E Cowan Mr B Sommerville MI H McCann

The meeting was opened by the Chairman who advised that the secretary was unable to attend and asked that the minutes be taken by the Treasurer. This was agreed.

h W T E S OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minutes of the previous meeting were read . approved by Mr McCann Gibson.

and seconded by hhs

BUSINESS ARIING The council was advised that drinking had started to take place at the shops again . It was agreed to write to the Chief Constable regarding replacement of a conimunity policeman

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Strathclyde Police Chief Constable Report 2000

Document - The Redevelopment of Ravenscraig - Environmental

Town & Country’Planning Scotland Outline Planning Application Ltd

Muirhouse Tower - copy of letter to all tenantsreQ parking in no parking zones

SEPA View - copy of magazine

Fantasy Fun Run

Lanarkshire Health Council Healthwise June 2001 issue

North Lanarkshire News - Summer 2001-10-08

Letter from NLC Admin Department re: grants paid

N > D C 2001/2 Budget Facts & Figures

North Lanarkshire’s Good Neighbour Agreement “the right to Enjoy your Home and the area you live in”

NL C -Minutes

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DATE OF NEXT MEETING lsr OCTOBER, 2001

MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE AND FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON S E P W B , 2001.

tjli abb& PRESENT: MIs M Gibson

Mrs M Cloughley Mrs E Cowan Mr B SommeMlle Mr H McCann

The meeting was opened by the Chairman. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minutes of the previous meeting were read. approved by Mr McCann and seconded by Mrs Cowan

2. MATTERS ARISING

None

3. CORRESPONDENCE

NLC - Minutes

4. A.O.C.B.

Mr McCann advised that Handicapped party was taking place and requested financial

It was agreed that the sum of $200 be given on receipt of sight of balance sheet Proposed by: B. Cloughley and seconded M Gibson.

help

Discussion regarding the hi& cost of the hire of the community centre was discussed and in light of this it was agreed to look again at the amount given for the Handicapped Party at our next meeting.

Discussion ensued about the resumption of drinking within the shopping precinct and it was agreed to contact Police again in an attempt to obtain a community policeman for the area.

General discussion took place on the area in general but with particular,refmence to the Glen. It was agreed to contact Councillors McLaughlin and Wilson to try to enlist their help in this matter.

Mrs Gibson highlighted the problems being experience by the tenants in Muirhouse Tower, one incident of a tenant being threatened by persons looking fpr drugs

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Monday, 2001 at 7.30pm j ’ f k hoOmtR@

MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE AND FLEMINGTON COMMUMTY COUNCIL HELD ON 3RD DECEMBER, 2001

1. PRESENT: H MCCANN R. SOMERVILLE R. CLOUGHLEY W. CLOUGHLEY M GIBSON E COWAN COUNCILLOR McLAUGHLAN

2. MINUTES OF PIU3VIOUS MEETING

The Minute of the previous meeting were approved by H McCann and Margaret Gibson

3. MATTERS ARliSING

Handicapped Party. - In the light of the fact of the high cost of hiring the hall it was agreed to give a further €100 towards the cost of this hire. Proposed by Robert Somerville and seconded Margaret Gibson

Mrs Gibson informed the meeting that the tenant referred to in the previous minute, who had been subjected to drug related incident had moved from Muirhouse Tower

4. CORRESPONDENCE

Letter - Queens Jubilee Motherwell College- Focus N.L.C. - Minutes - November

5. A.O.C.B.

Mrs Gibson asked if any information was available regarding the Water Tank. Councillor McLaughlan advised that this was not the property of North Lanarkshire Council and had been sold to a private individual.

Councillor McLaughlan also updated on the Policing in the area. He had been in meetings and it had ascertained that we might get a Community Policeman in the near firture. Councillor McLaughlan advised that David Blunkett's focus was on policing and Safer Communities and that perhaps more funding would be made available.

Schools- Councillor McLaughlan updated on the position regarding the amalgamation of both schools. General discussion ensued and the o?!'ninn of t h e council wm that this ivo~i1d be bencficinl to P.!L

A Resource Centre for Training was taking place in Muirhouse School and had been proving successfbl.

A Homeless Unit was being built in Mason Lane and should be completed by June.

Plans for using schools in the evening for activities for youths were in hand.

Plans for a unit for Frail & Elderly were also discussed

6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday 4* February, 2002

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MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE & FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY, 4m FEBRUARY, A002

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PRESENT: MARGARET GIBSON E COWAN R CLOUGHLEY B. SOMERVILLE W. CLOUGHELY H McCA"

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved by H. McCann andE. Cowan

MATTERS ARISING

Community Policeman.

It was noted that a Community Policeman had been in the Burnside Tower area, but no confirmation from Strathclyde Police to Community Council had been received.

CORRESPONDENCE

SEPA View Scottish Community Council Newsletter NLC Lanarkshire News NLC - Presentation of Administration Services Water Link - Annual Report Community & Voluntary Organisations Council=- Notice of meeting and copy of Muirhouse Community Plan

A.O.C.B.

Cheque sent for 2183.95 in payment of Insurance Cover. Mr McCann asked what exactly the cover entailed and the contents of the policy was explained by the treasurer

Discussion ensued re: the disrepair of the premises used by the Football Club.

Community Centre - The need for upgrading of both inside and outside the centre was discussed

Vandalism. - Discussion ensued on the vandalism with the Muirhouse Scheme and in particular Tower blocks. The role of the Caretakers was discussed and it was agreed to discuss with Councillor McLaughlan at the next meeting. Another issue to be discussed was the length of time for essential repairs to be carried out.

DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

Monday, 4th March, 2002

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MINUTE OF MEETING OF MUIRHOUSE & FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY qTH MARCH, 2002

PRESENT: Mrs M Gibson Mr R Somerville Mrs E Cowan Mr H McCann Mrs Cloughley Mr W Cloughley

The meeting was opened by the Chairman.

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Minutes of previous meeting read, approved by H. McCann and R. Somerville

2. MATTERS ARISING

The Chairman spoke of the death of Alan McPheat and of the valuable work that had been qndertaken by Alan over many years and asked that a letter of condolence be sent to Alan’s family.

Princess Anne Visit.

The Chairman advised that he had received an invitation and suggested that another member of the council might like to attend. It was proposed that Mrs E Cowan attend and Mrs Cowan agreed to check her diary and advise the secretary later that evening as the final list of attendees had to be phone on Wednesday morning.

3. CORESPONDENCE

NLC - Association of Community Councils - Copy of Electronic Document Association of Community Council - Newsletter MVA - Central Scotland Transport Corridor Studies - A8 Corridor Consultation Forum NLC - Newletter NLC - Minutes - February NLC- Account for Hall

Discussion on account ensued and it wa’s agreed that dates did not correspond to meetings of community council and that account in part had already been paid. H McCann asked for a copy of account to be delat with the following date when an official from NLC was visiting the centre. Account to be returned queriying dates.

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Discussion about the work being done by West of Scotland Water Board with particular emphasis on Barons Road. The pathway from Barons Road to Shields Road remains a quagmire.

Muirhouse Tower. - A meeting of tenants had been arranged with NLC housing department and councillor McLaughlan to discuss the many problems which have occurred in the Tower.

The council discussed in general the vandalism within our area and in particular Shields Glen.

MINUTE OF MEETING OF MWIRHOUSE Br FLEMINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD ON MONDAY 2gth APRIL, 2002

PRESENT: Mrs M Gibson Mr R Somerville Mrs E Cowan Mrs Cloughley Mr W Cloughley

APOLOGIES: Mr H McCann

The meeting was opened by the Chairman.

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Minutes of previous meeting read, approved by E Cowan and Mrs Gibson

2. MATTERS ARISING

The Secretary advised that PC Rowan was unable to attend the meeting but was hopeful that he might be able to attend the next meeting, but this was dependent on work schedules allowing.

3. CORESPONDENCE

North Lanarkshire Council - Minutes SEPA Brochure North Lanarkshire Council - Meeting re: Presentation on Planning Scottish Executive - Reviewing Local Democracy Scottish Natural Heritage - Brochure

3. A.O.C.B.

The Treasurer advised that the books of the council had been sent for audit.

B. Somerville raised the issue of the new housing in Brendan’s Way. It had been brought to his attention that children were causing problems with vandalism. It was agreed to write to Councillor McLai?ghlan alerting him to the situation.

The council was advised that a house had been allocated as “a safe house” for women. It was decided to ask Councillor McLaughlan to advise on this issue. It wsls noted however that Wishaw Housing were the letting authority.

Mrs Gibson advised that the problem family had been evicted from Muirhouse Tower.

The problem of the air-flow system in the bathrooms in the ‘Tower were still not workmg properly.

B. Somerville advised that the Boys Club had been broken into and he had received no offers of help to restore the roof. He was concerned that the building was now unsafe. Community Education had approached him to use premises but nothing had been forthcoming

Mrs Cowan raised the issue of the swing park at Muirhouse Avenue and said it was people coming from Craigneuk who had caused the damage

Date of next meeting: 2 0 ~ May, 2002