Ibrox/Cessnock Community Council
Draft minutes of meeting on Wednesday April 15th at 7pm at Kinning Perk In attendance: Councillor James Adams, John Anderson, Shona Craven, Cathie Donnelly, John Foster, Iain Henderson, John McKinstry, Robyn MacPherson, Denis Ruddy, Bailie Fariha Thomas, Margaret Prunty, Anne Ross Apologies: Bill Copleton Chairman John Foster opened the meeting by introducing Bailie Thomas, who is particularly concerned by a lot of litter problems and uncollected goods left in various back greens as well as on our streets. She spent some time addressing this matter and the most effective way of dealing with it. She said it was important for members of the community to demonstrate their commitment to helping tackle the problem. Bailie Thomas also spoke of ways to tackle dog fouling. The February meeting's minutes were approved. Chairman John Foster spoke about recent correspondence received about the refurbishment of the Urban Hotel, with good marketing and the upgrade of its leisure pool. Councillor James Adams discussed proposals for a bridge between Partick and Govan, which was made at the recent charette discussion event. The change of signatories for our community council account was approved, and we voted to begin the process of filling four vacancies on our community council. Shona Craven spoke about the Govan Area Partnership meetings and Bailie Thomas outlined the aims and objectives of the partnership. The next meeting is on June 6. Iain Henderson spoke about the March Community Council Discussion Forum and a meeting on April 15 at the Burgh Court Building. Topics including the aims and objectives of community councils and a proposed increase in administrative allowances. Resident Anne Ross spoke of difficulties getting matters such as bulk uplift and replacement of bins attended to when phoning numerous departments at Glasgow City Council. Councillors Adams and Thomas answered her concerns. John Foster gave an update on plans for flats at Ibroxholm Oval by the Wheatley Group. The recent meeting about these plans at Ibrox Library was well attended. The planning application has not yet been lodged but we agreed a motion to object to their proposals in their current form due to concerns raised by residents, particularly those in Whitefield Road who will be most affected. The meeting closed at 8.30pm. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13 at Kinning Perk
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