Minutes of Meeting of<\/p>\n
East Lammermuir Community Council<\/p>\n
Held on Tuesday 22 May, 2012 in<\/p>\n
Beveridge Row, Dunbar*<\/p>\n
\u00a0Present:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllrs P Swain\/C Bruce (chair)\/D Charlton\/M Ramsay\/B Wyllie<\/p>\n In attendance: Cllr M Veitch\/P Jaffray and two members of the public \u2013 Moya Anderson and Fiona Nightingale.<\/p>\n 1:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apologies:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Cllr J Hanvidge\/M Mylne\/P Armstrong\/P McLennan\/N Hampshire<\/p>\n * The meeting was held in Beveridge Row as unfortunately Spott Village Hall was locked.<\/p>\n Chair, Cllr Bruce welcomed everyone to the meeting and apologised for the last minute change of location.\u00a0 Those present introduced themselves to Mrs M Anderson and Mrs F Nightingale, representatives of Innerwick Primary School Parent Council.<\/p>\n Mrs Nightingale and Mrs Anderson advised the meeting on a number of acute concerns with relation to the current situation of Innerwick nursery and primary school.\u00a0 At present, Innerwick nursery, which operates in the morning and can accommodate 20 children, is not used in the afternoons.\u00a0 This means, especially with the growing population 10 local children have been refused a nursery place at their local school and a further seven are possibly facing the same situation.<\/p>\n ELC have advised the parents that nursery places are available within the Dunbar area. However, this is not acceptable due to transport issues, bus time table not satisfactory and in some cases parents already have children in education at Innerwick, which means children from the same family will be attending different schools.\u00a0 Another real concern is if children are unable to attend their local nursery the chances of Innerwick primary school loosing that pupil is very high, which in effect puts the future of Innerwick primary school in jeopardy.<\/p>\n Innerwick Primary School Parent Council has been desperately trying to resolve the situation with ELC Education and wrote to Don Ledingham.\u00a0 He passed them on to a dedicated head of education and they are now dealing with a Mr Richard Parker, education service manager, who apart from one generalised response to their concerns, suggesting they set up a play group, has not responded meaningfully to any further communication.<\/p>\n Innerwick Primary school is classified as remote rural, serves the parish and is an integral and vital component of village life. Refusing access to nursery education, especially for those living in the parish, has a very series implication, not only for the children, but for the school and the village.\u00a0 Ten children have already missed the opportunity to attend nursery and unless this situation is readdressed it is very likely further children will also miss out. It is important Innerwick school is sustained and they accept all children.<\/p>\n Innerwick Parent Council has also been made aware that a number of teaching posts are on very shaky grounds.\u00a0 Most teachers are on temporary contracts, some of which may not be renewed and others are subjected to having their hours reduced.\u00a0 Innerwick school has been through terrible disruption and it is only within the last year that a degree of stability, due to staff efforts, has been in place. The school is facing an uncertain future; parents are entitled to some clarity and need to have answers and commitment from ELC.<\/p>\n Cllr M Veitch asked for all background information is sent to him and he will arrange a meeting between ELC Education and Innerwick School Parent Council as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n 2:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on 10 April, 2012.<\/strong><\/p>\n The minutes were approved subject to the following amendments:<\/p>\n Windfarm Applications:\u00a0 Hoprigshiels development.\u00a0 Cockburnspath Community Council had not lodged their objections with Borders Council as stated.\u00a0 Their concerns had been addressed by the developer.\u00a0 PJ has issued an amendment to Berwickshire News.<\/p>\n Kinegar Quarry.\u00a0 Borders Council planning have not turned down this application as stated but Cockburnspath & Cove Community Council have objected.<\/p>\n Cllr J Bell had undertaken to report a number of actions from the minutes from which her name had been omitted.<\/p>\n \u00a03:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Any other business to be added to agenda.\u00a0 <\/strong>Resignation of East Lammermuir Community Councillors.<\/p>\n Cllr M Mylne (Spott) has tendered his resignation, with immediate effect, from ELCC. Mr Mylne has been a valued member of ELCC and the meeting expressed their sincere thanks for his work and commitment to ELCC.<\/p>\n Cllr M Ramsay (Stenton) will also be standing down in October 2012 at the end of the current term of office and two people from Stenton have expressed interest in becoming involved in ELCC.\u00a0 Information with regard to the procedure involved in becoming a member can be obtained from ELC Lillian Pryde.<\/p>\n Cllr P Swain (Innerwick) also advised it was his intention to stand down in October at the end of the current term of office.<\/p>\n Cllr chair Chris Bruce expressed his regret at losing such valuable members of ELCC and asked if \u00a0those standing down could possibly secure replacements to represent their villages.<\/p>\n 4:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Police Business: <\/strong>No one in attendance, however PC Kevin Hughes has forwarded minutes from the CAPP meeting held on 1 May, which had been circulated to ELCC.\u00a0 The next CAPP meeting is due to take place on 4 June, 2012.<\/p>\n 5:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Treasurer\u2019s Report:\u00a0 <\/strong>The bank balance at 19 May, 2012 stands as follows:<\/p>\n Balance at Bank\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 2743.39<\/p>\n Less CR Printing balance\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 244.00<\/p>\n Less unpresented cheques<\/strong><\/p>\n Innerwick Rainbow Club\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 550.00<\/p>\n Total\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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 794.00<\/p>\n Balance\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\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1949.39<\/p>\n Less contingency Crystal Rig Defibs\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 900.94<\/p>\n Funds available 19.05.12<\/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 1048.45<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Crystal Rig Windfarm:\u00a0 Applications forms for funding have been sent to all organisations in the ELCC area on 21 May, 2012.\u00a0 The meeting agreed a closing date of 20 June should be put in place in order for the completed applications to be discussed on 26 June.\u00a0 PJ would circulate posters to each councillor, advising this information, for display in the four villages.<\/p>\n Cllr Swain has included the agreed wording format in the ELCC Newsletter which will be published and distributed within the next few days.<\/p>\n 6:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Matters Arising (Previous)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Belhaven Hospital Forum:\u00a0 <\/strong>The minutes from the 8 May, 2012 meeting had been circulated promptly and the next meeting will be advised in due course.<\/p>\n Lafarge:\u00a0 <\/strong>The North West Quarry is currently being pumped as the Dunbar Golf Course is becoming water logged in certain areas.\u00a0 At present Lafarge do not believe the quarry is responsible for the waterlogging but are pumping the lake as a gesture of goodwill to see if this makes any difference.<\/p>\n Torness:\u00a0 <\/strong>Cllr Bruce asked for all proposed projects from the villages to be considered by the Torness building projects team, who are keen to work in the community, be with him by 4 June.\u00a0 Innerwick have identified the need for the Christmas tree lights electricity installation to be investigated as the wind, over the past two years, keeps tripping the fuse. Plus ask if they could install a timing device.\u00a0 Cllr Charlton also asked if they could possibly look at the floodlighting system to see if there was a more economical way in which it could be utilised.<\/p>\n Oldhamstocks have identified the Mill Bridge project and Stenton have asked if the village hall drains could be investigated.<\/p>\n Food Train supporting local older people at home.\u00a0 ELC felt they were already covering certain aspects and did not want to be involved at present.<\/p>\n 7:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Councillors\u2019 Reports\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 Action<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Stenton:<\/strong>\u00a0 Cllr J Bell has reported the broken Church gate handle and the dangerous state of the wall between the old and new grave yards and reminded ELC Brian Cooper of the verges and green repairs. No action has been taken by ELC and Cllr M Veitch would contact Cllr Bell and take the matter forward.\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 MV<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>ELC have removed hedges (whilst birds are nesting) and replaced with railings at a number of council houses within this conservation village. \u00a0Complaints have been addressed to ELC who undertook this work without planning permission or consideration.\u00a0 ELC are now applying for retrospective planning permission.<\/p>\n The community dog warden visited Stenton and notices regarding dog fouling will be distributed throughout the village.\u00a0 However, it was noted that the majority of dog owners in Stenton are aware of their responsibilities.<\/p>\n Pot holes on B6370 (Ruchlaw area) require attention. \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\u00a0MV<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Innerwick: <\/strong>A number of the pot holes had been repaired, however three very large pot holes still require immediate attention.\u00a0 Cllr Veitch took note of where these are and will report to ELC.\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\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 MV<\/strong><\/p>\n Cllr Bell had reported the two trees which need attention and ELC Mike Foy has been in touch with Cllr Charlton.<\/p>\n Innerwick Flower Show will take place on Saturday 4 August, 2012.<\/p>\n Oldhamstocks: <\/strong>Cllr Bell has reported the village green\/verge repairs to ELC.\u00a0 Cllr Bruce advised flooding around the top of the village was severe and required immediate attention.\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\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 MV<\/strong><\/p>\n Oldhamstocks Flower Show will take place on Saturday 18 August, 2012<\/p>\n Spott: <\/strong>The Spott estate wall on Starvation Brae requires immediate attention and Cllr Armstrong will contact one or more of our local ELC councillors.<\/p>\n Spott will be having a Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 3June.\u00a0 Spott Fete this year will be on 18 August.<\/p>\n Planning Applications:\u00a0 <\/strong>Erection of agricultural building at Stottencleugh and erection of cement transition bin compressor building and formation of door to existing building at Lafarge Dunbar works.<\/p>\n 8:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Correspondence:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n The East Lothian Food Bank \u2013 public meeting on 6 June, 2012 at 7.30pm in Town House, Haddington.<\/p>\n Consultation on the Integration of Adult Health and Social Care will take place in Edinburgh City Chambers on 19 July, 2012 from 2pm-5pm.<\/p>\n 9:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date of Next Meeting: \u00a026 June, 2012 in Innerwick Village Hall at 7.30pm.\u00a0 <\/strong>Please note there is a closed meeting for ELCC only and this would commence at 6.45pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Minutes of Meeting of East Lammermuir Community Council Held on Tuesday 22 May, 2012 in Beveridge Row, Dunbar* \u00a0Present:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllrs P Swain\/C Bruce (chair)\/D Charlton\/M Ramsay\/B Wyllie In attendance: Cllr M Veitch\/P Jaffray and two members of the public \u2013 Moya Anderson and Fiona Nightingale. 1:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apologies:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cllr J Hanvidge\/M Mylne\/P Armstrong\/P McLennan\/N Hampshire * … <\/p>\n