BROOMHILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
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ISSUE NO: 1
Welcome to the new revitalised Broomhill Community Council Newsletter. In our newsletters we will try to convey as much information about issues which will affect residents of Broomhill as we can. This is your local community council and we want you to engage with it and let us know what is happening in your immediate area.
DDA ACCESS EGIP PROPOSAL
The story so far In addition to the DDA proposal there is a further proposal to changes at Hyndland As most of you will be aware despite the best efforts of Broomhill Station, namely EGIP ( Edinburgh Glasgow Community Council and several residents from Churchill Drive Improvement Programme ). Network Rail have applied for and gained planning permission for their initial proposal to make Hyndland Station compatible with current DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) legislation. Neither The Hyndland Turnaround as it is being Broomhill Community Council nor the residents were opposed to called will have trains running from the making the station more accessible to people with reduced mobility Falkirk Grahamston/ Cumbernauld area via and in fact when you consider it is the third busiest interchange Glasgow Queen Street low level stopping at station in Scotland with 694,406 passenger interchanges in Hyndland Station then returning again to 2009/2010 it should have happened before now. Falkirk. The impact to residents living close to the railway is of major This will entail a new platform being built significance. It means that the existing staircase will be removed on the Gartnavel side of the station as well and three new lift towers and a new staircase will be erected to as new track and other infrastructure the North East of the station (Jordanhill end ). being installed to service the inevitable Some of the objections raised were about the height, position and increase in passenger numbers. materials being used for the towers; the removal of mature trees; This work is scheduled to start in early increased traffic issues at Churchill Drive; land ownership and 2013 just as the DDA project should be privacy concerns, finishing and will take approximately However at a Glasgow City Council Planning Committee meeting on 12months to complete. the 29th November, whilst taking note of these representations Further information can be found at the proposal was passed. www.egip.consultation.co.uk or on our For more details please check out our website at website which will be updated regularly. www.communitycouncilsglasgow.co.uk/broom hill
So we can expect work to start in early 2012 with completion scheduled for early 2013.
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Winter Services Cleansing Services
From the 22nd August, 2011 the refuse As you will all be aware in December we experienced a and recycling collection dates were very short period of snow and ice . changed to a fortnightly service. Glasgow City Council`s response was poor with little or If you are experiencing difficulties no gritting taking place to the roads and pavements. with the service we would ask that you BCC has raised these issues with your local elected contact Glasgow City Council on 287 members and as a result thanks to Councillor McLean we 9700 now have an additional grit bin at the Westwood Gate to register your complaint. Estate Clarence Drive entrance and another new bin at We would ask that you let us know in the Edgehill Road / Marlborough Avenue junction. order that we can monitor the service and take up any unresolved issues. We have also highlighted the problems with the drains in the area being clogged up with mud and leaves which is Useful Telephone Numbers resulting in large puddles and flooding at the pavement
edges. We have requested that they be cleared on a Partick Police 532 5300 more regular basis. Let us know if you have any problems with these issues Cleansing Services (Bulk) 287 9700 around your area Glasgow City Council 287 2000 Contact the BCC Secretary Clean Glasgow 0800 027 7027 Norman MTM Macleod , 149 Beechwood Drive.
G11 7DX Environmental
Tel no : 339 6211 Services 0845 270 1558 E mail : [email protected]
Community Police On 9th November 2011 Partick Police held their first police and community Initiative meeting at 7pm in Broomhill Primary School. The purpose of these meetings is to give people from the local community an extra opportunity to speak to police and raise any concerns they might have regarding local issues. This incorporates all members of the local community including residents, shop owners, schools, businesses, clubs and organizations. The meetings will be held quarterly and will be an opportunity for people to speak to local community police officers about issues or advice on any problems they may have. The meetings will run prior to the normal community council meeting and its agenda.
Parking In Broomhill
Parking issues within Churchill Drive have been raised with the police at recent meetings. It was noted how congested it was and also the fact that the grassed and paved areas in front of the properties belong to each individual house. Advice is as follows : If it is a case of people parking on anothers property then it is a civil matter and residents will require to take up the matter with a solicitor not the police. The police are unable to remove any vehicles unless a direct obstruction on the roadway or public footpaths being caused. Residents require to contact the police as they are unable to proactively remove vehicles without a complaint of obstruction. www.communitycouncilsglasgow.co.uk/broomhill
Marshalls`Park
As you may have noticed the seats in the park next to Broomhill Primary School Annexe have been replaced. This was made possible due to a grant of £3,156 which was awarded by the Partick West Area Committee to Broomhill Community Council. Further monies have become available this year which we will hopefully use for work to the pathways.
Friends of Naseby Park It’s been a busy year in Naseby Park. Over the last few months, the play area rejuvenation has been completed with the installation of the new multiunit, springie, hammock and tree seat. The total cost was over £10,000 with various groups providing these funds. Cherry Blossom festival was held in May. The events, including the mini marathon, were enjoyed by many – over £900 was raised. Broomhill Bees – 2 visual artists held 4 workshops over the summer months. We learnt about bees and the children had great fun making their own buzzy friends. Next year our 2012 Cherry Festival will be held on Saturday 12th May. We are always looking for people to help- in any way you can. If you are interested please email [email protected] Next meeting is 22nd February- email us if you wish to come.
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NEW COMMITTEE
At the Annual General Meeting on 12th October, 2011 the following have been elected as community councillors for the area.
Office Bearers:
Chair Amanda W Pringle
Vice Chair H.A ( Bert ) Brown
Secretary Norman MTM McLeod Treasurer Ewan D Duncan Members: Gerard P McAdam Marie Gray Moira Callender
Morag W McKerrell Colin McCartney Duncan P Mitchell James D Tudor
We can have a maximum of 12 members on our committee. Should you be interested in our current vacancy please contact our secretary in the first instance at [email protected]
Broomhill Community Council Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm in
Broomhill Primary School 57 Edgehill Road Glasgow G11 7HZ
Dates of Meetings Website 8th February We are pleased to announce the launch of the 14th March Broomhill Community Council Website.
11th April www.communitycouncilsglasgow.co.uk/ broomhill
Don’t Have a Computer but want the latest
Councillor Stuart Clay. info?
rd Then check out our noticeboards at 3 Tuesday each month. Norby Road opposite the bottle banks and 6.30-7.30 pm Partick Burgh Hall , Crow Road outside Bradford’s the baker’s . 7.30-8.30 pm Whiteinch Community Centre. 2nd Wednesday each month Need to contact us ? BCC Secretary Norman MTM Macleod 7.30-8.30pm Broomhill Primary School Tel no : 339 6211 Councillor Christopher Mason E mail : [email protected]
Contact Councillor Mason at Glasgow City Council to arrange appointments or home visits. Councillor Kenny McLean He can be contacted by telephone on 287 – 1st Wednesday each month 4448 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to 4pm-5pm. Whiteinch Community Centre Friday 5pm-6pm Partick Burgh Hall. email address [email protected] 3rd Monday each month
Councillor Aileen Colleran 5pm-6pm.Thornwood Primary 2nd Tuesday each month 6pm-7pm Broomhill Primary School.
12noon Partick Burgh Hall Last Wednesday of the month. 3rd Friday each month 6pm-7pm. Jordanhill Parish Church. nd 2.00pmWhiteinch Community Centre, 2 Saturday each month, Last Wednesday each month 10.30am-11.30am. Whiteinch Community Centre,
6pm. St Thomas Acquinas Secondary School, 11.30am-12.30am Partick Burgh Hall.