September 2020 Diary
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www.dalgetybayandhillend.org NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2020 1 Wheelchair access Regents Way It was noted the lack of wheelchair access along the route to Tesco, which forces users on a longer and more dangerous path. Cllr. Barratt stated he had a commitment that a The Community Council held its public meeting on 3rd August 2020 dropped kerb would be installed on this route and agreed to chase this up. The community police provided their monthly a few minutes to complete and can be found Lighthouse report as follows. The full report can be found at: www.scotland.police.uk/yourviewcounts The possibility was again raised for the on the CC website. installation of the lighthouse/beacon at St POLICE REPORT SUMMARY COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING Davids Bay. Cllr Barratt stated what while the Calls and Crimes Reported Correspondence and Local Issues owner of the land remains keen on the idea, During July 2020, a total of 81 calls were BEECH AVENUE that Muir Construction has opinioned that the recorded for the Dalgety Bay and Hillend area A member of the public proposed a possible pier will not take the additional weight. He told (compared to 65 in June). Out of these calls, change of name for Beech Avenue, to the meeting that the construction cost for any 14 required an immediate/priority response. represent its abundance of Daffodils. The CC community funded initiative would be around During the same period, 10 Crime Files were thought that as the name has stood for a great £60,000. It was suggested asking members of recorded for the area, which contained a total deal of time and is widely known by its existing the local community their opinion on the site of 11 charges (compared to 13 Crime Files name that a change was unnecessary. on social media. A member of the public asked if there was any update on the proposed bistro containing 14 charges in June). Fly Tippling/Recycling Crimes/offences recorded include threatening on the site. Cllr. Barratt replied that while the A question was raised as to when the recycling site owner still likes the idea, they have no and abusive behaviour, fraud, theft by shop- centre would open for additional traffic, such lifting, breach of bail conditions, vandalism, desire to build it themselves. Issues regarding as those using trailers etc. Cllr. Barratt replied anti social behaviour at St David’s Bay were careless driving, assault and assault to severe that an expansion of use has been published injury. brought up and the Ward Councillors stated by Fife Council on the 3rd of August, but it that the area is covered by ‘no alcohol’ laws Dalgety Bay Police Station - Public Counter does not as yet include trailers. He did note and that he would find out if the residents wish The public counter at Dalgety Bay Police however that vans and pickups are allowed at to have signs posted to this effect. Station is now open again and social-distanc- the Dunfermline site and all new guidance has Foreshore Update ing measures are in place. been posted online. Cllr. Barratt said he was anticipating an update The public counter is usually open Monday to Vacant Land in the next few weeks and that planning Friday, between 9am and 12.30pm and then It was asked if there was any update regarding applications have been submitted for concrete 1.30pm to 5pm. Unfortunately, this can some- various plots of vacant land around Dalgety from Inverkeithing. times change at short notice. Bay in particular the Costa; old skate park, old Dears Pharmacy Reminder auction house and Prattis sites. Cllr Barratt No news. All incidents should be reported as soon as responded that an offer has been received for possible by telephone on one of the following the old skate park site, but he is as yet Binning Strip numbers: unaware of the purpose. As to the other sites Information was posted to social media there remains no news at this time. A member previously, however no response was of the public emailed raising concerns about forthcoming from any individuals or groups, the lack of fencing around the Costa site and wishing to take on the management of the that its position and nature put it at risk for use area. A short paragraph will go in the next Please do not report incidents or crime by as a campsite. Secretary has emailed Costa, Diary. email, as mailboxes are not monitored 24/7. but has not received a reply. Information relating to incidents can be passed anonymously to the independent THE NEXT DIARY IS THE OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE charity "Crime Stoppers" by phoning 0800 The closing date for receipt of all input for that issue is 555 111 (not for emergency calls). 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Police Scotland Website ADVERTISING matters - please contact: IAN CHISNALL (Diary Adverts) Phone www.scotland.police.uk 01383 620919 or email: [email protected] Police Scotland Facebook COMMUNITY COUNCIL matters - please contact: STEVEN LECKIE (Secretary) Phone 07522928110 or email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/policescotland For all information about your Community Council Public consultation survey Please visit our website: www.dalgetybayandhillend.org As always, the public consultation survey runs DIARY DISTRIBUTION matters - please contact: GRAHAM LIVINGSTONE throughout the year and helps us to identify Please email: [email protected] local policing priorities. The survey only takes 2 Community Council can be suggested to Fife Council. Secretary Emails to share on social media. Cllr. Dempsey Hello and welcome to your September It was stated that someone needs to contact suggested that members of the public should issue of the Diary. You’ll see below Bob Bagnall about the domain name. wait as see what the first site looks like before that the forthcoming events section is putting forward other sites. Sub Committees beginning to grow. Here’s hoping that Cllr. Coleman A suggestion was made for the use of sub continues as restrictions are eased. committees to assist in the work of the CC. It Problems with overflowing at recycling points, There is some important information additional bins will be placed at Tesco and the was agreed to put forward a proposal for the from Inverkeithing Medical Group next meeting. sports centre. No reply from Tesco regarding rents. Road works will be restarting. about a new system that was rolled Dalgety Bay Community Woodlands Group AOB out on 19th August. Many of you will The CC has been contacted by the Woodlands know about but just in case it hasn't Group as the landowner, saying that they are Airport filtered through to everyone, it's struggling with their current roles as committee Staff are currently furloughed. The airport has members and that a new committee will need asked for a review of the Noise Board. The included in this issue on a double page to be found. Chair proposed a full front page Noise Board has completed its annual report feature on pages 16 and 17. article in the Diary, thanking the Woodland will release it when approved. Well done to Plastic Free Dalgety Bay Group committee for their excellent work Gateway Site group and everyone else involved in during their tenure and asking for members of CC is following up on public art strategy. achieving Plastic Free Community the public to step forward if they wish to help Ref bricks knocked over - Secretary following status for our town. It is a major and take over these vital committee roles. this up. Chair additionally noted that all of the milestone in raising the awareness of Roads woodlands in the area are now insured. the vast quantity of single use plastics Unacceptable state of Moray War North and Information Meeting all around us. The article on page 4 South road surface. Cllr. Coleman aware and goes into more detail. Next CC meeting will be the AGM whether already submitted a report. over Zoom or in person. Admin meeting Street signage knocked over on Link Road. Roy arranged for the 24th August. Cllr. Dempsey to follow up. Finance The meeting closed a 20.30 hrs. Grants have been paid out. Funds cannot be Next Meeting FLOWER of the MONTH applied for from Fife Council until the accounts have been examined and approved, currently The next meeting will take place on Monday sitting with the accountant. Temporary removal 7th September 2020. of grant application form from website, until These minutes will be approved at the next funding has been restored. meeting of the Community Council and any Community Trust amendments will appear in the archived copy on the DB&HCC website. No update Chair - A Saunders. New High School Next Diary No update When given as a gift, Petunias have The next deadline for Diary input is midnight two mutually exclusive meanings : on on 10th September for the the one hand symbolising being Councillors’ Reports October 2020 issue. Cllr. Barratt comfortable with someone and on the CC website details: other, resentment and anger. So, quite Re-wilding proposals for areas throughout Fife. dalgetybayandhillend.org Site in Dalgety Bay next to recycling centre versitile! or scan this QR code. currently the only one. Any additional areas Forthcoming Events September 2020 Monday 7 Dalgety Bay & Hillend Community Council meeting