Ibrox & Cessnock Community Council
Minutes of AGM Wednesday 18th October 2017 7pm @ Clyde Community Hall 1. Attendance Community Councillors: Shona Craven, Chris Fyfe, Iain Henderson, Mark Hughes (MH), Kirsty McDowall, John McKinstry (JK), Grace Smith Glasgow City Councillors: Ricky Bell. Stephen Dornan, John Kane, Allan Young Police Scotland: PC Andy Atkinson, PC Susan Gilmour. Residents: David Jones, Janet Keddouh, Brenda Lillicrap, Barbara Little, Anne Maycock, Stephanie McCulloch, M McLean, B McQueen, Kate Neithercut, Margaret Prunty, S Wilson, Anne Wrell External Organisations: Owen Fenn (Govan Community Project), Phill Jones & Margaret Sweeney (Glasgow Night Shelter) Apologies John Foster, Serena Hay, Avril Williamson. 2. Minutes of previous AGM Minutes of 2016’s AGM were approved. 3. Chairpersons annual report Chairpersons annual report was submitted in writing and Vice Chair MH as acting Chair read out the report. Chairpersons Report Since the last AGM the Community Council has been meeting every month with generally good attendance from the community. The set of Community Councillors were; Chris Fyfe, Mark Hughes, John McKinstry, Grace Smith, Iain Henderson, John Foster, Serena Hay, Shona Craven, Kirsty McDowall and Avril Williamson The following office bearer roles were active; John Foster (Chair), Mark Hughes (Vice Chair), John McKinstry (Treasurer), and Shona Craven (Secretary). I wish at this point to thank Mark, John McK and Shona in particular for their very hard work in the past year. They have also ensured that the visibility of the ICCC has increased, embraced effective use of internet and social media to increase the methods of contact and information sharing available and looked after our accounts very well. Awareness of ICCC was also increased through the use of printed posters/posters in closes etc. Highlights of the year; Participation in the Govan Ward Community Budgeting Event, Held a local government election hustings, Held an election and gained 3 new community councillors. (Kirsty, Avril, Serena), Changed our constitution to allow us to increases the number of community councillors from 10 to 12. There are a number of challenges still facing the CC. The protection of community areas from the onslaught of match day anti-social parking continues to be challenged as we await an Event Day Parking Zone (during match days) The area continues to be of considerable interest to developers and several new schemes were approved and commenced. Of particular interest is the Govan East CC area which although dormant had many proposals submitted for it. ICCC must continue to stay involved in this as the CC boundaries are not aligned to our daily lives. Daring to consider not just putting the same thing in the same place takes courage and vision. I would appeal to our Local Councillors to work with the community to improve upon the fragmented zoning in the City Plan that is characteristic of our area. A joined-up approach is required to ensure viable, thriving communities that connect safely and are not sandwiched between industrial units that are all shut at night, or business parks with no community outreach function. It was disappointing to see approval of the felling of many mature trees in the area as does not surely happen elsewhere and one would wonder why. We continue to promote that we live in an area not known by its name simply from football but with roots long before. We continue to welcome those from across the community with respect and hospitality. The recently updated Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation confirms that our CC area continues to have substantial poverty within it although there is much evidence of positive community spirit. The great work of the local food bank at Ibrox Parish Church is noted. Making small but important steps has been a good approach for us. The large planters in the area from GCC nurseries have given a fresh start to some parts of the area. The community acknowledges the hard work of the environmental task force and is aware of the need for better information on waste disposal. We also thank GCC for their continued grant support for the work of the CC. The area has extremely close proximity to the river and it is encouraging to see increased movement through our area with venues such as Go Glasgow Urban Hotel and Restaurant (Crear group) thriving and receiving excellent Trip Advisor reviews. Visitors and commuters are connecting with us although wayfinding in the area is still lacking to help reinforce proximity. I would challenge GCC to install new pedestrian signs through our area to direct towards the river and other tourist sites such as Bellahouston Park. Safe lighting is also critical. It remains essential that community councillors attend as much as possible so that their posts are not left dormant blocking others from taking up the role. Finally, it is with great confidence in those that follow me that I announce my stepping down from chairing duties of ICCC having served for many years as Deputy Chair and more recently Chair. The Community Council is left in very safe hands and I wish the successor well in shaping the area still further and tackling the strategic priorities. John Foster, 5th October 2017 4. Treasurers report JK reported that the community council was in a healthy financial position. Jk noted from the accounts that there are payments to Clyde Community Hall outstanding, this was due to the Clyde Community Hall still not issuing invoices for 3 meetings (July, August, September) and 1 for the hustings (April). Jk informed the community council that due to this and the auditor not being available the accounts would be audited next week. The accounts were approved Proposed: Grace Smith Seconded: Kirsty McDowall 5. It was confirmed that the community council will continue within the ‘Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils’ 6. Office Bearers all stepped down and Grace Smith took over temporary chairing duties for the election of office bearers. 7. Election of office bearers Chair: Mark Hughes Proposed: Shona Craven Seconded: Grace Smith Vice Chair: Shona Craven Proposed: Mark Hughes Seconded: Grace Smith Secretary: Serena Hay Proposed: Mark Hughes Seconded: John McKinstry Treasurer: John McKinstry Proposed: Grace Smith Seconded: Mark Hughes MH took over as newly elected Chair and the following representatives, leads and Liaisons were appointed. GAP Rep: Mark Hughes GAP Substitute: John McKinstry CCDF Rep: Iain Henderson CCDF Substitute: Chris Fyfe Planning and licensing lead: John Foster Education and young persons lead: Avril Williamson Horticulture lead: Grace Smith Artery project lead: Grace Smith IT lead: Mark Hughes Community liaison: Iain Henderson Community council liaison: Kirsty McDowall 8. Signing of Constitution Due to the the constitution not being printed it was decided this will be done at the next ordinary meeting in November 2017. 9. Appointment of Independent Examiner of accounts Patricia Mullen was appointed as the examiner of accounts for this years accounts. 10. Appointment of associate members No associate members where appointed. MH asked the community council to think about what groups may want to join as associate members in the future and relay any thoughts back to the Chair. 11. Review of inventory and additional resources. The only items in the inventory: 3 planters 12. Meeting closed at 19:20. The next AGM - 17th October 2018
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