Draft<\/p>\n
MINUTES OF MEETING OF<\/p>\n
EAST LAMMERMUIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL<\/p>\n
held on Tuesday 29 November, 2011 in<\/p>\n
Spott Village Hall<\/p>\n
\u00a0Present:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllrs C Bruce (chair)\/ J Hanvidge\/B Wyllie\/P Armstrong\/M Mylne<\/p>\n
P Swain\/M Ramsay<\/p>\n
In Attendance:\u00a0\u00a0 Cllrs J Bell\/P Mclennan<\/p>\n
1:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apologies<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Cllr D Charlton\/ P Jaffray<\/p>\n Mainstream Renewable Power gave an hour\u2019s presentation of the proposed Neart Na Gaoith offshore wind farm which they hope to have planning permission granted for in early 2012.\u00a0 Cllr Bruce asked what benefits would there be to the area. It was hoped that various businesses would take advantage of the opportunities that will arise. The redevelopment of Dunbar Harbour is being looked at; it is hoped this would bring substantial benefits.<\/p>\n 4:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Police Business<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Over the Halloween and Bonfire night celebrations few calls were received. Additional officers were out on patrol over this period.<\/p>\n A number of issues have arisen in relation to the dark nights.\u00a0 Firstly the numbers of residents in the area who ride pedal cycles during the hours of darkness wearing dark clothing and not using lights.\u00a0 Attention was drawn to the Highway Code.<\/p>\n The number of stray dogs being handed in to Dunbar Police Station is a concern and causing a strain on resources.\u00a0 At present stray dogs have to be transported to Seafield cat and dog home. All dog owners must ensure their dog wears a collar with a tag with a contact number. It is an offence not to do so which is covered under the Control of Dogs Order 1992.<\/p>\n Lothian & Borders Police are investigating after cash machines at two East Lothian supermarkets were tampered with.\u00a0 An engineer alerted police after discovering a card-skimming device attached to an RBS ATM at Asda, Spott Road.\u00a0 Officers removed the device which is believed to have been on the machine for around 48hours.\u00a0 Anyone who used the ATM during this period is urged to check their bank account.<\/p>\n A member of the public contacted police when seeing two men acting suspiciously around a cash machine located at Tescos, North Berwick.\u00a0 Upon investigation the machine had been tampered with and anyone seeing these men is urged to get in touch with the police.<\/p>\n The next Dunbar Community and Police Partnership meeting will be held at Dunbar Police Station at 7.30pm on 7 December.\u00a0 The meeting is an open forum and all members of the public are welcome to attend and discuss any concerns they have in relation to the Dunbar area.<\/p>\n The three priorities for this month are road traffic issues, youth issues, dog fouling and fly tipping.<\/p>\n 5:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Treasurer reported a balance of \u00a3885.42<\/p>\n 6:00\u00a0 Matters Arising:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Action<\/strong><\/p>\n Windfarm workshop: Date Sunday 15 January 2012, meet 12.45 for light lunch at 1pm. Ruchlaw Mains, thanks to Cllr Wyllie. Margo White will be facilitator. It is hoped that proposals can be drawn up.<\/p>\n Wester Dodd Wind farm: Aikengall 2 :-\u00a0 Nil to report<\/p>\n Ferneylea Wind Farm application:\u00a0 Nil to report<\/p>\n Blackburn Wind Farm application; Nil to report<\/p>\n BeGreen, Dunbar & District: Susan Guy from Sustainable Dunbar and Ian Waugh for Community Interest Company are to be asked to come and speak to ELCC. Cllrs Bruce and Hanvidge will arrange.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CB&JH<\/strong><\/p>\n Belhaven Hospital Forum:\u00a0 Cllr Hanvidge attended last meeting.\u00a0 Cllr Mclennan reports that a Newsletter will be sent to the whole of the ward updating what is going on.<\/p>\n It was noted that there appears to be a hole in the community care service for outlying areas in East Lammermuir. Agencies can\u2019t fund\/recruit staff. With the winter months almost upon us and the chance that we will have another severe winter, councillors were asked if they could identify people \u2018at risk\u2019 within their area. It was decided that the Newsletter could encourage neighbours to be neighbourly and to look out for anyone in need of help during the winter months.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0PS<\/strong><\/p>\n It was hoped that someone from NHS Lothian and a Social Work representative could come and explore possible support for rural East Lammermuir.<\/p>\n 7:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Councillors\u2019 Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n Lafarge: Meeting Tuesday 6 December.<\/p>\n Relbus: Cllr Armstrong reports that he has had a good response.<\/p>\n Viridor:\u00a0 Cllr Charlton attended the recent meeting of the Viridor Landfill Tax Credits Panel at Oxwellmains on Wednesday 23 November. Important information is that in March 2012 Future Balance \/ Forward Scotland will no longer exist; therefore Viridor are planning to manage the applications and funds themselves. Michael Cunningham who was the finance manager for Future Balance will be employed on a part-time basis by Viridor to advise and visit the projects in Scotland. Due to some changes in policy by Entrust, certain applications will no longer be possible to fund. More information regarding this will follow.\u00a0 All applications will be sent to Viridor Head office in Taunton, England.<\/p>\n The main changes are:<\/p>\n 1 Applications will only be considered from projects within a ten mile radius\u00a0\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dunbar Landfill<\/p>\n 2 Applications will only be considered within East Lothian. Any that do not sit within the boundary of East Lothian can no longer be funded<\/p>\n 3 Applications will no longer be limited to \u00a330,000<\/p>\n Cllr Charlton asked if we were happy for her to continue to represent ELCC on this committee, there was unanimous approval.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Commission on Rural Education, call for evidence:\u00a0 Parents asked to complete form Stenton school have had notification. Cllr Bruce will ask Cockburnspath school if they are engaging in this.<\/p>\n Leap project: All four villages have applied<\/p>\n Stenton : further upgrade of the Bughts<\/p>\n Innerwick: Hand rail required in park<\/p>\n Spott: Repair of wall behind playpark<\/p>\n Oldhamstocks:\u00a0 Replace bridge that was washed away \u2013 Lafarge willing to support<\/p>\n Planning<\/strong>:\u00a0 Four applications for alterations to private dwellings in the Stenton area have been lodged, together with one application for the erection of one wind turbine at Redacre, Pressmennan.\u00a0 Planning application has also been lodged for one wind turbine at Woodhall Farm, Innerwick.<\/p>\n A planning application has also been lodged for the erection of restaurant, licensed bar, hotel, living accommodation and formation of car parking at Spott Road, Dunbar.<\/p>\n 8:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Correspondence<\/strong><\/p>\n There was an invitation from Probus Club to attend a reception<\/p>\n Newsletter:\u00a0 Cllr Swain is keen for an input from others. He requested that the quantity be increased by 30.<\/p>\n 9:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date of Next meeting:\u00a0 <\/strong>17 January, 2012 at Oldhamstocks<\/p>\n Suggested future dates<\/p>\n Tuesday 28th<\/sup> Feb<\/p>\n Tuesday 10th<\/sup> April<\/p>\n Tuesday 22nd<\/sup> May<\/p>\n Tuesday 3rd<\/sup> July<\/p>\n Tuesday 21st<\/sup> August<\/p>\n Tuesday 2nd<\/sup> October<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Draft MINUTES OF MEETING OF EAST LAMMERMUIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL held on Tuesday 29 November, 2011 in Spott Village Hall \u00a0Present:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllrs C Bruce (chair)\/ J Hanvidge\/B Wyllie\/P Armstrong\/M Mylne P Swain\/M Ramsay In Attendance:\u00a0\u00a0 Cllrs J Bell\/P Mclennan 1:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apologies:\u00a0\u00a0 Cllr D Charlton\/ P Jaffray Mainstream Renewable Power gave an hour\u2019s presentation of the proposed … <\/p>\n