Ibrox/Cessnock Community Council
Approved minutes of meeting on Wednesday September 16th at 7pm at Kinning Perk In attendance: Anne Henderson, Archie Henderson, Shona Craven, John Foster, Chris Fyfe, Iain Henderson, Mark Hughes, David Jones, John Kane, Margaret MacLean, John McKinstry, Charles Mulholland, Margaret Prunty, Denis Ruddy, Grace Smith, Bailie Fariha Thomas Chairman John Foster opened the meeting with apologies from Councillor Stephen Dornan. Denis Ruddy was proposed and seconded as our tenth community councillor. John gave an update on the proposed Ibroxholm Oval development. No revised plans were available but pavilion-style units are under consideration. Denis Ruddy reported that planters had been ordered for the back courts at Harley Street, and thanked the community council again for the clean-up efforts in this area. The issue of the abandoned shop/flat at 21 Harley Street, was raised, and Fariha Thomas undertook to investigate whether the uncovered drain constituted a statutory nuisance. Chris Fyfe proposed a “Spring Clean” event to collect unwanted furniture, electrical goods etc from residents to recycle/donate to charity shops. The possibility of further litter clean-ups was discussed, and Shona Craven agreed to contact schools in the area to establish what work in this area is already taking place. Residents gave feedback on the Summer Sessions concerts in Bellahouston Park, including complaints about dropped litter and bottles left on streets. John advised there was to be a meeting on September 29th at the Palace of Arts offering people to chance to air these views. Iain Henderson agreed to attend. There was discussion about the possibility of our next meeting (the AGM on October 21st) having representation from the council's Land and Environmental Services department to address residents' concerns. Shona advised that she would put together a list of suggestions and circulate to community council members and then to LES in advance of the meeting. John advised that a public consultation event regarding the development on the Edmiston/Hinshelwood Drive site would take place on Tuesday September 22 at Ibrox Library. Iain provided his monthly forum report, and intimated that he had written to Rangers Football Club about the problems caused for residents on match days, ie urinating, litter and bottles on the streets. Licensing reviews were discussed, and resident Margaret Prunty told of her concerns about the old mosque on Paisley Road West being made into a guest house. Shona advised of the Govan Area Partnership meeting on September 17th, but unfortunately no members were available to attend. The next meeting is on November 5th - Mark Hughes advised he was willing to attend this, and to take on the role of CC representative going forward. Resident Margaret MacLean spoke of tenant/landlord problems on Elizabeth Street, as well as back-court bin problems. Fariha offered some possible solutions, emphasising that residents who wished wheelie bins were required to buy these themselves but adding that she should be able to source extra tin bins. It was also stressed that bulk uplift services were not a statutory responsibility of the council. The meeting closed at 8.30pm. The next meeting is on Wednesday October 21st at Kinning Perk.
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Ibrox/Cessnock Community Council
Approved minutes of meeting on Wednesday August 19th at 7pm at Kinning Perk In attendance: Bill Copleton, Shona Craven, John Foster, Chris Fyfe, Iain Henderson, Mark Hughes, David Jones, John Kane, John McKinstry, Charles Mulholland, Margaret Prunty, Ray Prunty, Denis Ruddy, Grace Smith, Bailie Fariha Thomas Chairman John Foster opened the meeting and the minutes of June's meeting were approved. Six new community council members were welcomed subject to the submission of two revised nomination forms. John McKinstry was nominated and seconded as Treasurer. John gave an update on the proposed Ibroxholm Oval development and cleansing problems in the area. He also advised that a development is proposed for the gap site at Hinshelwood. There will be a public consultation event by Glasgow Housing Association on Thursday September 17th at Ibrox Library. Also discussed was the Summer Sessions concert series in Bellahouston Park. Councillors Kane and Thomas outlined the car parking, marshals, toilet (portaloo) facilities and shuttle buses to be provided as part of the agreement with the concert promoters. There will be a debriefing afterwards, to which the community council will be invited. This led on to discussion about the problems caused by the influx of people to Ibrox on match days and problems with litter dumping and urinating in closes. It was suggested that the community council contact Rangers directly about these issues and possible solutions. It was also suggested that local police commander John Haines be invited to a future meeting to discuss concerns. Shona Craven raised the issue of bin bags from litter bins being left uncollected on pavements for long periods, and said she was pursuing this with the council through its website and complaints procedure and would provide further update at the next meeting. Denis Ruddy provided further update on progress with smartening up the back courts bordered by Harley Street, Middleton Street, Elizabeth Street and Ibrox Street that were targeted by the community council's Back Court Blitz. He showed pictures of flower planters that had been added to the central area, and reported continuing progress regarding bulk uplift and pest (rat) control. The impending introduction of food recycling bins was discussed, with concerns raised that this was likely to increase problems with rats and foxes. Bailie Thomas advised that in pilot areas some of the bins used had been bitten open by foxes, but that the council had no option but to introduce these as the Scottish Government has passed legislation requiring them. Bill Copleton praised the council's cleansing service, saying he had not encountered any problems. Iain Henderson enquired about Whitefield Hall and was advised by Councillors Kane and Thomas that the refurbishment was taking longer than planned due to the discovery of numerous problems with the building, including the roof, electrics and possible asbestos. The refurbishment work will cost £50,000 and is due to commence on August 31. The hall's Integrated Grants Fund funding has been retained due to the importance of the hall to the local community. The hall is owned by the council but will be managed by a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), and the community council will have the opportunity to have a representative. Mark Hughes raised an issue of flickering lights near his home in Clifford Street, and of unsuccessful efforts to have the council fix the problem. The meeting was closed at 8.30pm. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 17 at Kinning Perk. |
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