Item 9 (d)

19th April 2018 AULDHOUSE TENANTS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2018 VENUE: SCOUT HALL MOSSGIEL ROAD AULDHOUSE

Present : Helen Dolan - Chair Phyllis Pasquale - Secretary Anne Goligher - Treasurer Guest Speakers

Stephen Curran : City Councillor Kyle Thornton : Glasgow City Councillor - Bailie Wullie Clark : Housing Officer New Shaws LHO Donna-Marie McBride : Factoring Agent – Your Place PC Ben Murphy : Community Police Officer – Police PC Mark Allen : Community Police Officer – ATRA Committee Colette McAlpine : Mary Smith : Anne McLeod : Grace Mullaney

ACTION

1 WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIR

Helen opened the meeting by welcoming and thanking the guest speakers, most of whom also attended both committee and public meetings throughout the year. Helen also expressed ATRA’s appreciation of the large number of residents present for their continued strong support since the inception of the Association over 10 years earlier.

Apologies had been received from Bailie Josephine Docherty, Pat Boyce and Lesley McGregor. 2 POLICE REPORT

The officers advised that no crimes had been recorded in our area over the past month. Several residents enquired about an incident around Auldhouse Road and park area involving police helicopters, when officers with dogs had also entered their back gardens. The officers had assured them at that time that there was no cause for local concern.

The officers present had no specific details of this, as the incident in question had not originated within their beat. The perpetrators had been pursued to the Auldhouse area and this would therefore be recorded in the area at which the incident had actually occurred. Another resident from Auldhouse Road reported problems with drivers, in an attempt to avoid traffic lights at the junction of Nether Auldhouse/Auldhouse Road, repeatedly entering the lane running between her home and Mamore Street unaware that this was dead end. With the restricted width, they were then forced to reverse onto Nether Auldhouse Road, which had resulted in damage to the gate of her rear garden.

This situation had now been exacerbated by the increased volume of traffic resulting from the newly opened Screwfix outlet situated directly opposite the lane.

The installation of a sign indicating ‘no through access’ was proposed as a possible solution. The police recommended that residents, where possible, contact police at the time of an occurrence and if possible note the registration of the vehicle and if there is a company logo take a note of this.

There being no further issues raised, the police left the meeting. 3 TREASURER;S REPORT

Anne reported a sum of £69.23 in the bank and £26.68 petty cash. Helen thanked Anne for her report.

4 POTENTIAL YOUTH PROVISION PROJECT (as per newsletter) As Pat had rendered her apologies, Colette had been asked to address this item, as she had been instrumental in highlighting the requirement for some form of leisure activities for local youngsters and to this end ATRA, with the help of Pat, had organised the involvement of SWAYED a team of professional play leaders, who provide youth work clubs and services in partnership with Glasgow Life, Glasgow CC and GHA.

Pollokshaws Library had been proposed as a suitable venue for the pilot project, which would encompass youngsters from /Hillpark, Eastwood/ and Auldhouse. To this end the proposal is to include local Community Council representation from these neighbouring areas to participate and Pat is in the process of setting up a meeting to include official representation from all concerned, including our 3 Local Councillors. The aim is to have two separate sessions at Pollokshaws Library on a Friday evening, with younger primary age in an early session, followed by a second session for secondary age youngsters. The project would operate throughout school term periods Hopefully the pilot would commence just after Easter, with initial funding to cover six months and hopefully with the support of the community would be established on a permanent basis.

This would complement the much acclaimed Tinto Play Project, which provided activities organised by Aberlour’s professional play leaders throughout school holiday periods, with provision for 8 to 15 year olds. In response to the newsletter, Lesley has confirmed that GHA would continue to fund the Tinto Play and would be liaising with Aberlour re this. 5 PROPOSED SOCIAL GET-TOGETHER PROJECT (As per newsletter)

At a recent committee meeting, Pat had mentioned the success of a project in , providing the opportunity for all members of the community, whether young or more elderly, to drop in at a local venue for a chat and cup of tea or coffee and get to know their neighbours – and perhaps propose other activities that could be incorporated. Again in response to the newsletter, Lesley would be happy to consider how GHA could help with this.

Both Pat and Lesley have agreed to come along to the AGM in April.

6 LES

Despite several emails, including the newsletter, no response to ATRA’s invitation to

attend had been forthcoming. Paul McGrath did attend the November public meeting and addressed the issues pertaining to his brief, but as there was no representation tonight, the majority of these issues would be deferred to a future date - however the following issues were highlighted.

 Street Sweeping – On behalf of ATRA Phyllis had emailed Gavin Jackson re the issue of litter throughout ALL streets of Auldhouse - apparently due to the fact that the motorised sweepers could not access the gutters or pavement areas because of parked cars. A photograph of Kirkoswald Road (taken from the window) accompanied the email.

The following day the operatives cleared the area in Kirkoswald Road with litter-

pickers.

A photograph was also emailed of the pavement area in Riverford Road (between Lochlea Road and Auldhouse Road) which, although accessible to the motorised sweeper, was seldom swept unless specifically requested.

Again this was cleaned the following day.

 Back Green/Bin Store Upgrading – Several residents raised the issue of provision of wheeled bins/bin store upgrading and Stephen confirmed that, as per the newsletter, Glasgow South Side was scheduled for bin

replacement between April 19 and March 20. As the majority of Local Auldhouse had already been upgraded there was a possibility of inclusion Councillors in an ‘Early Adapters’ programme and our local Councillors would be pushing for this option in respect of Auldhouse.

 Cleaning of Communal Bins - Many residents again raised the issue of cleaning of the communal wheeled bins, in particular the grey food recycling bins. At our last meeting Paul had said this was something that was currently being investigated..

This was now being reviewed at local Area Partnership level, in an attempt to resolve the issue as far as was possible given the cost implications and reduction in resources.

Stephen and Kyle both mentioned the GCC budget meeting scheduled for the following day, commenting that with cuts of about £20 million the Administration would have to find a way to balance the books and

prioritise expenditure  Auldhouse Park – Several residents again raised the issue of maintenance of the park and mentioned that over the last week

operatives have been trimming back hedges and had chopped down a number of trees. Several of the more senior residents recalled the days when the park had

been well maintained, with a bowling green and tennis courts. Phyllis had already highlighted the possibility of ENV2 funding available in respect of the new housing project in Pollokshaws, which monies were

specifically designated for improvement in green space areas – in particular sporting/outdoor activity provision. The park was included in the Flood Prevention Programme, which would

inevitably result in damage due to use of heavy industrial equipment. With this in mind, a copy had been obtained of a successful GCC application for refurbishment of Holmlea Park following Flood Prevention work, where funding in the region of £100,000 had had been sought.

Pat had also included the proposed regeneration of the park in the agenda for the Youth Provision Meeting.

7 WULLIE CLARK – NEW SHAWS LHO

Wullie was representing GHA and would note and take back any issues raised. Anne G stated that the bulk had not been removed from the back green area

covering Nos 18 – 26 Kirkoswald Road for 2 weeks and Wullie confirmed he WullieC would arrange to have this uplifted. As most of the issues were in respect of properties factored by Your Place,

Wullie, who had asked to be slotted in directly after the Treasurer’s Report

due to another commitment, left the meeting. 8 DONNA-MARIE McBRIDE - YOUR PLACE FACTORING AGENT

A resident from no 94 Lochlea Road complained that he had reported a faulty stair light and been informed that someone would be out to check. The fault appeared to be intermittent however and no repair had been carried

out.

The same resident raised concern regarding the resolution of water damage to the bathroom of the neighbour directly underneath his flat.

Several other residents also had issues with faulty backcourt lighting and Donna-Marie asked those concerned to meet with her at the close of the meeting, when she would take specific details to enable her to address the

issues. She also commented that whilst the maintenance of stair lighting was included in owners’ quarterly charges, in cases where wear and tear had

over a long period resulted in deterioration, the cost of renewal of the system would be chargeable to owners. As all stair lighting of tenement properties in Auldhouse had been rewired by

Scottish Power about 6 years earlier (at the same time as GHA refurbishment works were carried out) it was mooted that it was unlikely that the wiring would have deteriorated.

An owner at 128 Mossgiel Road, a ‘T’ close tenement with 2 owners and 2 tenants, enquired regarding an earlier request for installation of a secure door system at the property. Initially a quote had been obtained for the close entrance door only, but the residents had then asked for a quote for installation of both the front and rear door access but to date had not received a response.

Again, Donna-Marie asked that the lady concerned speak to her at the close of the meeting. DonnaM

Helen thanked Donna-Marie for her helpful contribution.

9 TINTO PLAY – Bailie Josephine Docherty had rendered her apologies for tonight but this item had already been briefly covered in Item 4, with Lesley confirming the availability of funding. 10 TRAFFIC ISSUES

* Pot Holes – This was recognised as a City Wide problem and many residents complained that temporary repairs carried out locally were proving to be useless.

Both Stephen and Kyle agreed that temporary repairs such as gravel filling were inadequate but recommended that residents report all specific issues, which would be recorded and given a reference number

in acknowledgement. Due to the volume of reports main routes were naturally prioritised. As previously intimated in Item 6, following the budget meeting tomorrow, they would know what the Administration intend to do regarding funding for road repair and maintenance.

Meantime, residents should continue to report pot holes and retain the reference number, as temporary repairs carried out would be programmed in for permanent repair at a later date.

All bus lanes were programmed for resurfacing and in response to a resident’s query as to whether SPT contributed to the cost – this was sometimes the case and perhaps something to be taken into consideration.

 Mandatory 20 MPH Speed Limit – No actual date has yet been given, despite pressure from residents, particularly in view of lighter evenings allowing children the opportunity for outdoor play. Both Stephen and Kyle StephenC would continue to push for the earliest possible implementation of this. KyleT

The ongoing issue of cars parked on pavements directly against garden hedges, forcing pedestrians to walk on the road, was again raised. On many occasions cars and vans were dangerously driven a considerable length along the pavement, passing close entrances. Helen also

highlighted the increased volume and speed of traffic in Auldhouse since the opening of the Gymboree facility in Mamore Place and asked if there was an option to have the ‘Give Way’ changed to a ‘Stop’ sign. Stephen would investigate this. StephenC

 Filter Light at Junction of Nether Auldhouse/Auldhouse Road – Again both Kyle and Stephen would continue to pursue the installation of StephenC a filter at this junction. KyleT

The establishment of a Screwfix outlet in Nether Auldhouse Road (adjacent to the junction with Auldhouse Road) had exacerbated the situation, causing a backlog of traffic. This has also increased the hazard of vehicles from Mamore Street attempting to turn into Nether Auldhouse

Road and it was suggested that a yellow boxed area be installed at the

entrance to Screwfix. In view of the change in dynamics, Kyle would again approach the LES KyleT representative he had originally met with to arrange another meeting on

site between 4.00 and 5.00 pm to monitor and record the traffic situation at this junction.

This was increasingly a matter of urgency as Nether Auldhouse Road was

the main access route to Auldhouse Retail Park, with not only Home Base and other smaller outlets, but also more recent additions of Aldi and Home Bargains stores plus a proposed Costa Coffee establishment.

The issue of parked cars for sale by Braehead Motors was again highlighted and it was suggested that yellow lines be installed beyond the tenement flats.

Jeanette McVey, representing Pollokshaws and Eastwood CC highlighted the situation whereby a street previously accessible to the retail park from Shawbridge Street was now unavailable to the general public as the present occupiers had closed and padlocked the gate.

As the occupier had the right to close the gate for security purposes, public access was not enforceable, but all present agreed that lack of some other access route to the park could prove to be a safety issue in

the event of an emergency.  Tinto School Parking Issues – Despite attempts at finding a solution, this situation continued to worsen, with parents ignoring appeals and

some parking from as early as 2.15, often completely blocking access to residents’ homes in Hillpark Drive. Helen highlighted an instance where a parent who had blocked access to her parent’s home refused to move, despite the fact her dad was in a wheelchair.

Enforcement by traffic wardens had been tried, with a penalty of £40 imposed, but this had not proven to be a permanent deterrent.

The employment of a Traffic Patrol Warden had been suggested but with similar situations across the City, this option was not deemed feasible due to cost implications.

In an endeavour to reach some form of solution, Stephen would approach Tinto PC, intimating that the 3 Councillors and ATRA had also expressed concern for the safety of the children attending the school. Councillors

11 STREET LIGHTING As time was restricted, this item would be deferred for future discussion.

12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS No other business

13 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next committee meeting would be held on Wednesday 28th March.

14 Helen closed the meeting at 9.15 pm. thanking all present for their usual helpful contribution to the success of the meeting.