DRAFT
\nMinutes of Meeting of
\nEast Lammermuir Community Council
\nheld on Tuesday 12 May, 2015 in
\nStenton Bowling Club
\nPresent: Cllrs: Janice Hanvidge\/Chris Bruce (Chair)\/Peter Armstrong\/
\nAnne Lyall\/Barbara Wyllie\/Janette MacDonald\/Jason Ormiston\/
\nDonna Collins
\nIn attendance: Cllr Michael Veitch\/Pauline Jaffray
\n1:00 Apologies: None
\nIntroductions Cllr Bruce introduced Stuart Gibb, area manager for Dunbar and Haddington Area Partnership. Mr Gibb has been in post for two months and explained his role and the structure of the Area Partnership. There are six area partnerships in East Lothian, with four area managers. The Area Partnership is the local voice of community planning and one of the key elements is to identify issues which need to be addressed within the communities of East Lothian. A key issues document will be compiled and once agreed included in the draft area plan. The Area Partnership is made up of local organisations and local government and as an area manager Stuart Gibb will support the partnership and deliver the agreed plan.<\/p>\n
\nThe two areas which Stuart is responsible for covers Dunbar and East Linton together with Haddington and Lammermuir. Currently the post to appoint a Community Chairperson is being advertised. The date of the next meeting is 22 June, 7pm-9pm and a special meeting focusing on Opportunities for Children and Young People, will be held in Dunbar Grammar School on 3 June, 6.30pm-8.30pm.
\nChair, Chris Bruce asked Stuart Gibb the situation with regards to broadband in the rural communities and sought his advice on the best way forward. Mr Gibb explained Community Broadband Scotland is working with ELC to extend the reach of broadband to inaccessible areas and are currently waiting for funding approval. Once funding is secured, ELC will see suppliers and deliver the project.
\n2:00 Approval of minutes of meeting held on 10 March, 2015. The minutes were approved.
\n3:00 Any other business to be added to agenda: None
\n4:00 Police Business: No attendance or report. However, Cllr Armstrong who attended the CAPP meeting on 27 April that the issues discussed; car parking in Dunbar High Street and West Port areas, anti social behaviour, John Muir car park, at this meeting did not affect ELCC. The next CAPP meeting would be held on 8 June, 2015.
\nPC Ross submitted the following report which was not available at the time of the meeting.
\nWard Priorities
\nRoad Safety
\nYou told us that were issues with speeding motorists in rural areas and inconsiderate parking, especially near schools.
\nThe vast majority of incidents in the East Lammermuir CC area relate to the A1. Reports of erratic driving, broken down vehicles and minor accidents are common. No serious incidents in recent months.
\nAntisocial Behaviour
\nYou told us there were problems with violent conduct, young people causing disturbance, antisocial behaviour and rowdy drunken behaviour.
\nNo related incidents
\nLitter
\nYou told us that a particular issue was littering and people\u2019s lack of concern for the area.
\nNo related incidents
\nTheft
\nYou told us you were worried about security and the theft of personal possessions such as power tools, bicycles and money.
\nThere have been at least three incidents of theft of fuel from lorries parked in lay-by\u2019s on the A1:
\n-Overnight 9th to 10th March 300 litres was taken from a lorry parked in the lay-by at Bilsdean.
\n-Overnight 11th to 12 March 100 litres stolen from a lorry again at Bilsdean.
\n-About 2am on 2nd April 2015 another large volume of fuel was siphoned from a lorry parked in a lay-by west of Dunbar, a white van was seen driving off from this locus.
\nAbout 27 to 30 March heavy duty chains were stolen from a yard at Cocklaw.
\nOther Incidents of note\/relevant Community Council information.
\nOther incidents of note:
\nIn late April and early May there were a number of reports of hare coursing in the Innerwick area. Due to issues with identification of the suspects no persons have been charged.
\nShould members of the public witness any ongoing crime please phone police immediately and provide as detailed a description of the suspects as possible. If they have a vehicle please also note the colour, make, model and registration number.
\nCAPP priorities:
\nDATE OF NEXT MEETING: Monday 8th June
\nJohn Muir Country Park Anti-Social behaviour and related littering.
\nLink in with youths and Dunbar Grammar, try to ascertain if and when any groups will be attending JMCP. Conduct patrols.
\nAnti-Social behaviour on Dunbar High Street
\nPatrols to be conducted in the area during evenings checking street, vennels and common stairs for groups of youths
\nParking
\nIssue parking tickets for parking offences in Dunbar and East Linton town centres.
\n5:00 Treasurer\u2019s Report: The balance stands at \u00a3892.59 as of today\u2019s date
\n6:00 Matters Arising (Previous): Action
\nCllr Wyllie advised the meeting she had contacted Lothian Broadband following their presentation at our last meeting and as requested by the meeting asked for a more detailed report on their proposal of what Lothian Broadband could provide in the four villages. Cllr Wyllie could not get any straight answers to the questions asked and was left feeling very disappointed
\nAikengall 11a: A public enquiry is to be held as both Councils (East Lothian and Borders) have objected to Community Wind Power Ltd (CWP) plans. Cllr Ormiston doubted that CWP was compliant with good practice guidance on shared ownership which is currently out to consultation with the Scottish Government. He also doubted if they were compliant with UK Govt guidance (he recommended checking the guidance and reporting back on the extent to which they are compliant).
\n7:00 Councillors\u2019 Reports:
\nStenton: The temporary repair, on the broken manhole cover, opposite the village hall needs to be fixed. The on-going drainage problems on the Ruchlaw Road between Ruchlaw House and Ruchlaw Mains need to be readdress as the drainage is not working. MV
\nThe meeting expressed their thanks to ELC – Landscape and Countryside \u2013 for the repair of the step and lamppost.
\nSpott: Cllr Armstrong advised the underpass at Eweford is flooding.
\nInnerwick: The Innerwick\/Crowhill junction repair has been carried out. The School Spring Fair held on Sunday 10 May, was well supported. Thanks to ELC for erecting horse signs, but further signs are required for Blackcastle\/Oldhamstocks. MV
\nDue to an incident on the A1, the Traffic Police had redirect traffic through Innerwick, which caused severe congestion as the roads through and around Innerwick cannot accommodate large vehicles or heavy traffic. Cllr Collins has advised the Traffic Police of this previously and has done so again.
\nOldhamstocks: A charity fundraiser is being organised on Saturday 16 May, 2015. Bridge completion celebrations are being organised and ELC are carrying out verge repairs, using tetramesh.
\nThe At Home East Lothian \u2013 rural areas workshop, held in Oldhamstocks had proved very popular and it was recommended other villages in the ELCC area hold similar workshops\/information days.
\nPlanning Applications: Cllr Armstrong had circulated anything of interest.
\nNewsletter: Please forward items of news or events to Janette as quickly as possible.
\nLiaison Meetings: The Larfarge Tarmac meeting will meet twice a year, with the next meeting due to be held in September, 2015.
\nNotification regarding the Viridor Liaison meeting had arrived too late for any representatives from ELCC to attend. Cllr Collins to request copy of minutes and the date of the next meeting.
\nCllr Bruce attended the Torness Liaison meeting which was very good. Plant Manager, Robert Gunn and chaired the meeting and stressed the importance of engagement with the local community in emergency planning, which had never been previously represented, despite being notified of this over two years ago.
\nTorness are considering the installation of a land barrier to stop jelly fish from blocking inlets, no detailed plans are available. Cllr Bruce also raised the question of the cycle path between Dunbar and Torness and was advised Torness would have to liaise\/work with Larfarge Tarmac to secure improvement.
\nRural Bus Users Group: Cllr Veitch advised the Bus forum meeting is being held on 13 May and further information would be provided after this meeting. Meanwhile, Cllr Wyllie had attended a previous RELBUS meeting where the new colour coded route maps and timetables, showing new bus routes and highlighting linked up services e.g. to get to ERI.
\n8:00 Date of Next Meetings: 16 June 2015 Innerwick Village Hall
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DRAFT Minutes of Meeting of East Lammermuir Community Council held on Tuesday 12 May, 2015 in Stenton Bowling Club Present: Cllrs: Janice Hanvidge\/Chris Bruce (Chair)\/Peter Armstrong\/ Anne Lyall\/Barbara Wyllie\/Janette MacDonald\/Jason Ormiston\/ Donna Collins In attendance: Cllr Michael Veitch\/Pauline Jaffray 1:00 Apologies: None Introductions Cllr Bruce introduced Stuart Gibb, area manager for Dunbar and Haddington Area … <\/p>\n