DRAFT<\/p>\n
Minutes of Meeting of<\/p>\n
East Lammermuir Community Council<\/p>\n
held on Tuesday 26 February, 2013 in<\/p>\n
Stenton Village Hall<\/p>\n
Present:\u00a0<\/b>Cllrs: \u00a0P Armstrong\/J MacDonald\/J Hanvidge\/C Bruce (Chair)\/B Wyllie<\/p>\n
In attendance:\u00a0<\/b>Pauline Jaffray\/Alastair Letch<\/p>\n
1:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apologies:\u00a0<\/b>Cllrs: M Kirkland\/M Veitch\/PC Lorna Scott\/PC K Hughes<\/p>\n
2:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on 8 January, 2013:\u00a0 <\/b>The minutes were approved by Cllr J MacDonald and seconded by Cllr B Wyllie<\/p>\n
3:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Any other business to be added to agenda:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Blackcastle\/Cocklaw Hill Wind turbine planning application<\/p>\n
Blackburn wind turbine planning application<\/p>\n
Penmanshiel wind turbine planning application<\/p>\n
The Neuk, near Cockburnspath wind turbine planning application<\/p>\n
4:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Police Business:<\/b><\/p>\n
In her absence PC Lorna Scott had submitted the following report, which was read to the meeting.<\/p>\n
During the period since the last police report there have been few incidents of note.\u00a0 There may be more incidents but due to the nature of these, or the ongoing investigation I cannot disclose details.<\/p>\n
Since the last meeting it has been a relatively quiet time.\u00a0 There have been seven calls regarding Road Traffic matters including vehicles stuck in snow.<\/p>\n
There were two reported Vehicle Accidents.<\/p>\n
Only two reports of theft.<\/p>\n
No reports of violence or vandalism.<\/p>\n
On 1 of February near to Torness, CNC recovered a stolen vehicle.\u00a0 Lothian and Borders Police were contacted and detained four youths from Edinburgh, regarding the matter.\u00a0 Due to insufficient evidence no charges have been brought to date.<\/p>\n
Many miles have been covered checking for muddy roads, these seem to be much less in number and none in this area.<\/p>\n
The information regarding the CAPP meeting held on 21 February has been emailed to councillors and nothing from this meeting refers to the ELCC area. The next CAPP meeting is on 10 March and Cllr P Armstrong will attend.<\/p>\n
5:00 Treasurer\u2019s Report:<\/b><\/p>\n
The funds available as of 25 February, 2013 stood at \u00a3249.00.\u00a0 Cllr Hanvidge provided a detailed breakdown of the current financial records.<\/p>\n
6:00 Matters Arising (Current) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Action<\/b><\/p>\n
Blackcastle\/Cocklaw Hill<\/b> Wind turbine planning application:\u00a0 East Lammermuir Community Councillors undertook a postal questionnaire which was delivered to 350 homes in the Spott\/Innerwick\/Oldhamstocks area, seeking their views on the above planning application.\u00a0 A total of 115 questionnaires were returned, a 33% response rate and the number of adults responding was 215.<\/p>\n 104<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 14<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 28<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 30<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 39<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n 18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 215<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n ELCC agreed to adopt the position painted in these figures – that is, a clear majority of respondents oppose this planning application and would therefore write to ELC Planning Department with their note of objection highlighting the visual, landscape, noise impact and the application being outwith the ELC planning guidelines, by 28 February, 2013. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB<\/b><\/p>\n Blackburn <\/b>Wind turbine planning application:\u00a0 Volkswind the company who wish to build six 126.5m wind turbines, together with representatives from surrounding community councils and all other interested parties had attended a hearing held by a Scottish Government Reporter.\u00a0 ELCC was represented at this hearing at which objections for and against this development were lodged.\u00a0 This application is awaiting the Reporters decision.<\/p>\n Penmanshiel <\/b>Wind turbine planning application: Penmanshiel Wind Farm will consist of 15 turbines with an indicative installed capacity of 30MW.\u00a0\u00a0RES UK & Ireland Ltd is the company behind this development and ELCC had adopted at an earlier meeting not to vote on this development as it was out with their area.\u00a0 However, the conservation village of Oldhamstocks was becoming surrounded by windfarms which was having a negative visual, landscape and noise impact on those living in the area.\u00a0 After in depth discussion and considering the accumulative impact all these wind farms were having on the village of Oldhamstocks, ELCC agreed to become part of the action group against this development and lodge their objections. (Cllr Wyllie, due to her personal involvement in this planning application, abstained from making any comment.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\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<\/b><\/p>\n The Neuk, <\/b>near Cockburnspath wind turbine planning application:\u00a0 Two, 210m turbines have received permission from Scottish Borders Council Local Review Panel.\u00a0 There was great concern about this in and around the Cockburnspath area.<\/p>\n Mainstream Renewable Power <\/b>who are proposing to develop the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm have applied for planning permission to the laying of 12.3kilometre buried cable and a new substation.\u00a0 The cable is proposed to be located between Thorntonloch beach (near Torness Power Station), where the cable will reach shore and the grid connection point at Crystal Rig II onshore wind farm where the new substation is proposed.\u00a0 ELCC asked Mr A Letch, who lives in this area whether he had or knew of any objections to this proposal.\u00a0 As the cable was being buried, it would not be as intrusive as the surrounding wind turbines and no-one present was aware of any local objections.<\/p>\n Matters Arising (Previous)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\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<\/b><\/p>\n Connecting Innerwick<\/b>:\u00a0 Morag Haddow, Sustaining Dunbar was putting together a feasibility study on the best possible walking, cycling route(s) for Innerwick residents to access Dunbar and the coast.\u00a0 MH had asked if this could be presented to ELCC at their meeting on 16 April.\u00a0 The meeting agreed but requested that the feasibility study be emailed to them prior to the meeting and to include Mr N Blair of Lafarge. CB to organise. CB<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n East Lothian Ranger, Duncan Priddle had undertaken all asked of him by ELCC to widely publicise the Lost Landscape of East Lothian<\/b> initiative and the site visit scheduled at Barns Ness for 2 February, 2013.\u00a0 No feedback was available.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Stenton Bridge<\/b> \u2013 <\/b>the mud has still not been cleared and Cllr Veitch to be advised.\u00a0 The repair of the village green verges<\/b> had still not materialised and the fencing erected<\/b> at a crumbling wall at Pressmennan turning requires attention. Cllr Veitch is looking in to this as ownership appears to be shared and as yet it is not clear who all the parties involved are. The Dry Arch<\/b> road has been closed without any dialogue and BW would raise this issue with ELC \u2013 Mr Peter Forsyth and Dunpender CC as to why this has been done, especially as local farmers required access.<\/p>\n Stenton Community Council are meeting week commencing 6 March.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 BW<\/b><\/p>\n Innerwick Post Office<\/b> \u2013 <\/b>unfortunately no one was in attendance who could advise on the current situation.\u00a0 The Innerwick school bus<\/b> had skidded off the road during the latest snow and ice and it was discovered the transport was not in a road worthy condition.\u00a0 Innerwick Parent Council are pursuing the matter as they are very alarmed to learn the same transport provider is tendering for the new contract.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 7:00 Councillors\u2019 reports.<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Dawn Charlton advised the meeting on the sad loss of Mr Victor Lough, Countryside \u00a0ranger\u00a0 who had played such an important part in the outdoor education of children (and adults) for many years.\u00a0 It was agreed we would make reference in our newsletter to the invaluable support Mr Lough had provided not only to those living in Innerwick, but to the wider community of East Lammermuir. JM<\/b><\/p>\n Cllr Armstrong had heard, unofficially that the mobile library service<\/b> was being withdrawn. No one could confirm if this was the case and PA to contact MV as this is a very worthwhile service to those of us living in a rural area. PA<\/b><\/p>\n The dog fouling<\/b> issues in Oldhamstock appeared to have been resolved and the request to relocate the dog fouling bin from Innerwick to Oldhamstocks is no longer necessary.<\/p>\n Cllr Veitch has received a request for yellow lines to be painted on Innerwick Main Street<\/b> between the two entrances to Innerwick Hall, just east of the village hall.\u00a0 The road is very narrow here and concern has been expressed if cars are parked here, larger transport ie buses, tractors etc can not get passed.\u00a0 Cllr Veitch has spoken with ELC transportation who have advised a yellow line is a non-starter, however a white line could be done.\u00a0 Cllr Veitch was interested to learn if the community of Innerwick agreed with this idea, especially the residents of Innerwick House.<\/p>\n Cllr Veitch has also sought the views of Dawn Charlton who advised Innerwick Welfare have discussed this problem, which was exacerbated when a large function or flower show day was on.\u00a0 Booking forms for the village hall specifically requested no parkign between these two points.\u00a0 There is also a notice at the entrance to the village hall.\u00a0 Discussions had taken place with the local police when it was suggested cones be placed at these points, but they had advised this was a ‘grey’ area.\u00a0 As there was no representation from Innerwick, this item would be kept on the agenda.<\/p>\n Cllr PA & BW had attended the recent Lafarge Liaison<\/b> meeting which is now known as Lafarge Tarmac where they had advised business for the year 2012 was down by 12%.\u00a0 However, they are optimistic for the year 2013 business may increase by 3%.\u00a0 They are currently processing sewage pellets known as PSP as well as continuing to dispose of chipped tyres.\u00a0 They continue to invest in the Dunbar plant and 2013 also marks the 50th anniversary of the Oxwellmains site and an open day is to be arranged to mark the occasion in August, 2013.\u00a0 The next liaison meeting is due to take place on 26 March, 2013.<\/p>\n Dawn Charlton had forwarded a report from Viridor Liason meeting held on 5 December, 2012 which has been circulated to all members.\u00a0 The next meeting is due to take place at 11:30am, Wednesday 17 April 2013 at Viridor Dunbar then 11:30am, Wednesday 23 October 2013 at Viridor Dunbar.\u00a0 Unfortunately due to Dawn\u2019s work schedule she was unsure whether she could attend the next meeting.\u00a0 Cllr BW would contact DC as she was available to attend the next meeting. BW<\/b><\/p>\n The next Viridor Tax Credit<\/b> meeting is due to take place on 15 May, 2013 and the next Torness <\/b>liason meeting is to take place on 21 March, 2013.<\/p>\n Cllr Armstrong advised there were no planning applications<\/b> of note. PA<\/b><\/p>\n The next ELCC Newsletter <\/b>would be issued in April and meanwhile all current relevant information will be issued on our website.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0JMcD<\/b><\/p>\n 8:00 Correspondence<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n ELCC, Sustaining Dunbar, Dunbar Community Council, East Lothian Council and NHS have agreed to host a local asset mapping workshop to populate ALISS (Assisted Living Information Support Self-management) a planning meeting will take place on 27 March, 2013. More details to follow that meeting. CB<\/b><\/p>\n Sustaining Dunbar are holding a meeting on Saturday 23 March, 2013 to populate OpenStreetMap (an open-source map of the world) to ensure all local pathways\/cycle routes\/walks are included.\u00a0 The meeting is to take place in Dunbar Bleachingfield Centre.<\/p>\n 9:00 Date of Next Meeting:\u00a0 16 April, 2013 in Spott Village Hall at 7.30pm*.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n *Please can ELC Councillors note we will be holding our Crystal Rig Windfarm meeting at 6.45pm in Spott Village Hall.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DRAFT Minutes of Meeting of East Lammermuir Community Council held on Tuesday 26 February, 2013 in Stenton Village Hall Present:\u00a0Cllrs: \u00a0P Armstrong\/J MacDonald\/J Hanvidge\/C Bruce (Chair)\/B Wyllie In attendance:\u00a0Pauline Jaffray\/Alastair Letch 1:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apologies:\u00a0Cllrs: M Kirkland\/M Veitch\/PC Lorna Scott\/PC K Hughes 2:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Approval of Minutes of Meeting held on 8 January, 2013:\u00a0 The minutes were approved … <\/p>\n\n\n
\n Opinion<\/b><\/td>\n Number of individual responses<\/b><\/td>\n Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Strongly oppose<\/b><\/td>\n \n \n \n Tend to oppose<\/b><\/td>\n \n \n \n Neither support nor oppose<\/b><\/td>\n \n \n \n Tend to support<\/b><\/td>\n \n \n \n Strongly support<\/b><\/td>\n \n \n \n Total<\/td>\n \n \n