Fairmilehead Community Council meeting held on Tuesday 4 October 2016 in Fairmilehead Parish Church Present: Dennis Williams (Chair); Norman Tinlin (Secretary); Fiona Simon (Treasurer); Colin Anderson; Johanna Carrie; Barbara Dick (Buckstone Association); Carol Lonie (Buckstone Youth); Ex Officio: Councillor Aitken; WPC Sonja Kaiser; 16 members of the public Apologies: Andy Lippok; Fraser Simon; Councillors Lewis & Rust; Ian Murray MP; Gordon Lindhurst MSP; George Symonds, Tom Strathdee; Douglas Grossart Councillor Aitken was in the Chair until Item 5. 1. Police Report WPC Kaiser was detained due to an operational matter so her report was presented later on in the meeting but for consistency is in the normal order on the agenda: Prior to her arrival the Secretary handed out a copy of a response Gordon Lindhurst MSP had received from the Divisional Commander following on from points raised at the previous meeting. This response is reproduced at Appendix A. It was also decided that a monthly crime prevention tip would be put on the website, noticeboard and in the minutes. WPC Kaiser gave her report for September. Community Officers are now permitted to issue a copy of their report to the meeting. The report is attached at the end of the minutes. WPC Kaiser also said that there had been complaints about Mounthooly Loan being used as a park and ride but all vehicles were parked legitimately. Also a complaint had been received about a large quantity of builders rubble having been deposited o the road way there. Should you wish to contact the Community Policing Team, you can do so by email at [email protected] or by telephoning the new national non-emergency number 101. There is also a Police Surgery on Wednesdays between 1700 and 1800 hours at Oxgangs Library. Monthly Crime Prevention Tip – Fit a shed alarm. They are available from local and national retailers. 2. Community Council Elections Cllr Aitken announced that there had been 7 valid nominations received for the new community council. As this was under the maximum number of 10 no election was required and those nominated were automatically appointed. The new councillors were: Colin Anderson; Johanna Carrie; Andreas Lippok, Carol Lonie Fraser Simon, Norman Tinlin and Dennis Williams. This left 3 vacant places. It was proposed, and unanimously agreed, that Fiona Simon be co-opted as a member. Barbara Dick was the Nominated member for the Buckstone Association as a local interest group. There was no representative at present from the Buckstone Youth. 3. Office Bearers The following office bearers were appointed: Chair Dennis Williams proposed by Fiona Simon and seconded by Alison Elfick Secretary Norman Tinlin proposed by Carol Lonie and seconded by Brian Ralph 1 © Fairmilehead Community Council Treasurer Fiona Simon proposed by Norman Tinlin and seconded by Dennis Williams It was decided not to appoint a Vice Chair at this time. 4. Financial Arrangements Each community council receives a grant from the City Council. This is a fixed sum of £522 plus 0.02 pence per head of population within the community which in our case equals £706.74. There is an additional amount added in respect of hall hire. In our case this is £150. Dennis Williams assumed the Chair at this point 5. Representation on Outside Bodies The Chair stated that appointments to external bodies would be made at the next meeting. In the meantime if any person was going to a meeting to represent the community council they should inform him and get permission prior to going. Colin Anderson raised the question of Planning representative. It was formally proposed by the Chair and Secretary that he continue in this role and also represent the community council at the Civic Forum. Colin also raised representation on the SW Forum. He explained that this was a group of representatives from the CCs in the Pentland corridor who met infrequently on planning issues effecting the area particularly the green belt. It was agreed that Colin should represent us on this group. There may be the occasional cost of hosting a meeting. On behalf of the Community Council the Secretary thanked the retiring members, Alison Elfick, Sandy Macpherson and Tom Strathdee for their services over the past few years including their representation on the Pentlands Consultative Forum and Community Safety action group. Sandy was also thanked for stepping in, often at short notice, as chair. 6. Minute Of Meeting Held On 6 September 2016 Johanna Carrie raised an objection to inaccuracies in the minute of the previous meeting. The Chair ruled that the members would meet at the end of the meeting to discuss this matter. 7. Matters Arising: a) Pedestrian Crossing, Buckstone Terrace at Waterfield Road This was covered in Cllr Aitken’s report. An attendee also raised the build back of traffic due to traffic turning right into Waterfield Road and parked cars on Buckstone terrace. 8. Correspondence a) Liquor Licence applications for October 2016 Board (None in Area) b) Cllr Rust – Information on lack of weed spraying in area c) Gordon Lindhurst MSP – Details of new surgery d) CEC – Meet the Funders event on 8 December 2016 between 11am and 2pn at Tynecastle Stadium, Gorgie Suite e) CEC Consultation – Your services are changing – Play your part. Further details can be found at: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/playyourpart f) CEC – Information on Edinburgh 2050 – Developing a city vision. Further details at: http://edinburgh.org/2050-edinburgh-city-vision/ g) Edinburgh Leisure – Free event for older adults – Meadowbank 13 October (On notice board) 9. Councillors’ Reports Councillor Aitken distributed copies of her report: 1 Community Council Elections This is the first meeting of the new Community Council I offer my congratulations to the successful nominees and I am sure you will serve the Fairmilehead community well. 2 © Fairmilehead Community Council 2 Pentland View I spoke with the Planning Officer today. The swept path analysis has now been received and the other outstanding reports can now be prepared. The main issues still to be considered are the road and access and the impact of the removal of the trees, A report is being prepared by an Arboriculture Officer for the letter. As yet, there is no date for consideration by the Development Management Sub Committee. 3 Waste Issues I continue to receive complaints about missed collections e.g. Biggar Road. Pentland Drive, Swanston Avenue and Oxgangs Road and unemptied street bins. I met with Paul Lawrence, Director of Place. to discuss the problems experienced by residents and elected representatives. 4 Parking at Schools Pentland PS will be participating in a Parksmart project with St Mark’s and Oxgangs PS This will tackle the issue of Inappropriate and inconsiderate parking near the schools and should result in safer streets near the schools 5 Boroughmuir High School I attended a site visit last month. The newbuilding will be a fantastic facility which will adapt to the changing needs of a 21st century school. The handover date is still January 2017. 6 Buckstone PS Planning permission has been granted for the new hall arid a timescale for the project will now be confirmed, 7 New Crossing in Buckstone Terrace I have spoken with the new Road Safety and Active Travel Manager, Andrew Easson, and will meet with him when the new proposals are completed. 8 Weed Spraying I have received a number of queries about the weed spraying programme. A list obtained by my colleague, Cllr Rust, identified that only streets in Buckstone had been done. I have requested that streets The Wintons, Swanstons, Pentland View, Drive, Grove etc. Fox Springs, Comiston Springs Avenue, Frogstons and Caiystanes be added to the weed spraying programme which is currently being undertaken in ward 8. 9 Edinburgh Electoral Changes The long awaited Local Government Boundary Commission’s recommendations were accepted by the Scottish Government for implementation for the elections next May. There will be 63 Councillors (an increase of 5) with one more Councillor in each of wards 1 (Almond), 2 (Pentland HIlls), 11 (City Centre), 14 (Craigentinny/Duddingston) and17 (PortobelIo/Craigmillar) and Ward10 will be renamed as "MornIngside'. Unfortunately, Comiston View, the Pentlands and Fox Springs, Comiston Springs Avenue, Swan Springs Avenue and part of Pentland Terrace will move from Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward to Morningside Ward 10 Aldi Development Demolition is due to start in October with construction to commence in the new year for autumn opening, 11 Former Hunter's Tryst Site Hopefield Partnershlp has lodged a Proposal of Application Notice for a proposed residential development consisting of 70-80 units of affordable housing with associated roads, parking, infrastructure and landscaping. They are holding a public consultation at Oxgangs Library, from 3.30pm to 7.30pm on the 5 October 2016. You will have an opportunity to hear the proposals in more detail and make comments directly to the architects. 12 Home Security Event Due 10 the high numbers of recent break-ins to garages and other property In the area. Police Scotland is holding another home security and crime prevention presentation in St Fillan's Church, Buckstone Drive, on Thursday 6" October 2016 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, Come along and hear about crime prevention advice, how to secure your home and meet your local Community Officers. Previous events have been well attended and residents have found the information and discussions extremely useful. The Buckstone Youth Project will be providing refreshments In aid of their funds. 3 © Fairmilehead Community Council 13 Congratulations Last week, Broadway Convenience Store won the Retail Industry Award for Independent Community Retailer of the Year 2016. Many congratulations to our Chair, Dennis, and his wife, Linda In the absence of Councillor Lewis the Secretary distributed copies of his report.