Present:
John Hay (Chairman), Clifford Bertram (Vice Chairman), Tom Dean (Secretary),
Angela Brading (Treasurer), Marnie McGregor, Peter Hood, Kate Tulloch,
Councillor David Raw, Sargent Simon White (Eyemouth)
Apologies: Matt Deeming, Jean Virtue, David Arnott, Councillor Fullarton,
Councillor Cook.
Presentation:
A brief information session was given by Sargent John Hannah and
Constable Shaun Flone of the Torness Support Unit, part of the Civil Nuclear
Constabulary.
Its purpose was to prevent an attack on the Station which could cause
the hazardous release or loss of any nuclear material. An area within a
5km radius of Torness is patrolled on a 24hr basis looking for persons
or places that could be considered as potential sources of hostile acts.
The local population is encouraged to report any unusual activity.
It is an armed response unit which will not normally get involved with
any local routine policing. They undergo continuous training and tie in
with the regular Station Nuclear incident training sessions. Prior to leaving
Sargent Hannah stated that a member of the unit would attend any future
meeting as required, to try to answer any queries the council may have.
The Chairman thanked them for taking time away from their duties to
attend our meeting.
Police
Sargent White began by reviewing the reported incidents in our area
of the past 2 months and stated that they were well below those reported
in all other areas. The Village hall incident in the August minutes was
referred too again and it was confirmed that such incidents did not warrant
the use of forensics but it was stated that the result of the investigation
would be reported back to the affected party.
The issue of local youth problems was raised and he said this was being
tackled by Borders police using the GUV procedure; Gathering of youths,
Underage drinking and Vandalism. Records of incidents will be analyzed
and where appropriate, action will be taken. It was understood that efforts
locally are in hand to provide facilities where the youths may gather together
without causing problems. A point of contact will be established to enable
non-urgent inquiries to be made.
A question was asked about the recording of reported incidents and
the repercussions of this. In answering he was said that any actions
taken would be based on the number reported, common factors and the severity
of the incidents.
Previous minutes:
Minutes discussed and accepted.
Business arising:
1. SG – Consultation on School Closure Process ......................................................................
19 September
No comments
2. SG – Consultation on Marches and Parades .........................................................................
15 September
No comments
3. SBC – Race Equality Review .................................................................................................
26 September
Secretary will reply to this but only as a personal view and not the
council.
4. SBC – Transforming Childrens` Services ...............................................................................
27 October
No comments to date.
5. SBCCN – AGM.........................................................................................................................27
September.
No volunteers
6. ASCC – Regional Meeting ........................................................................................................
4 October
No volunteers.
Correspondence
1. SG – Mediation in the Planning System - Seminars.................................................................12
September.
No volunteers to attend.
2. SBC – Changes to PO Network – Public Meetings.
No volunteers, Cockburnspath not affected.
3. SBC – Adoption of Local Plan 2008.
The documents detailing this are available through the secretary or
via the SBC website.
4. SBC – Consultation on Planning Guidance ..............................................................................10
November
Any comments on this required by next meeting in October.
5. SBC – Planning Application Guidance.
nformation document which is in circulation.
6. SBC – Access Maintenance Grants .........................................................................................
31 October.
An application will be submitted for grass cutting (Matt) and also
for repairs to 2 village seats which are due for replacement.
7. SBCCN – Seminar on `Community Empowerment`..................................................................27
September
No volunteers.
8. ASCC – Regional Meeting .........................................................................................................
4 October
National Ballot 2008 – Call for Motions.
No volunteers or suggestions for motions.
9. Scottish Health Council – Summer News Letter No.2
Meeting Notes – Kate
Both items had been circulated to members, there were no questions
arising.
10. Postwatch – Post Office Closure Programme
Cockburnspath not included in this programme.
11. British Energy – Submission to Scottish Gov. Inquiry
This is the case submitted by BE for the adoption of New Nuclear Power
in Scotland.
12. BHA – AGM................................................................................................................................16
September.
No volunteers.
13. Countryside Alliance Awards – Nominations ............................................................................
27 October
Peter Hood took an board one nomination and Kate would give it some
thought on another.
14. Community Action for Energy – August News.
Information sheet on grant availability for renewable projects.
15. Viridor Credits – Scotland.
Letter and pamphlet received detailing where the grant money had been
allocated over the past 10 years.
Planning Matters
Planning Application for Public/Bunk House at Hay Terrace.
The applicant had contacted the council stating that it was most unlikely
the application in its present form would be passed and had asked
if a modified one for a house only would be acceptable. After discussion
the majority view was `Yes`
Any other business
Chairman
1. The Defibrillator Appeal/Day – this had raised ?3820 so far, with
more promised. He congratulated the lady organisers concerned for their
efforts.
2. BCCF Bridging Finance – The use of this facility in conjunction
with Wind Farm grant money had been looked into but as it incurred costs
it was decided not to proceed any further.
3. Community Wind Farm Company – They had been approached via their
website for details of how to apply for grant money. No reply received
to date.
4. 30mph Limit - Cllr Raw said that SBC where now looking into
these requests.
5. Village Street signs – these were being progressed as well as the
`Children Playing` sign for the road to Dunglass Mill.
Cllr D. Raw
1. Station Land House and Coastguard Lookout - progressing
2. Bankhead Cemetery – The road sign is now in place and the drainage
work is completed. It was worth noting that the council appreciated
the considerate manner in which this work was carried out.
3. Landslip at base of cliff by the Cove car park – nothing to report
to date.
4. Path way by the `La Bis` - this is now resolved.
5. No Overnight Parking signs – still to be progressed.
6. Drone Hill Wind Farm Appeal – delayed whilst a technical problem
is corrected.
7. Transforming Childrens Services – this consultation is on going,
still time for comments to be submitted.
8. Flooding in area around Garage – it was suggested that the drains
on the road in that area should be regularly cleaned.
9. Long Service Award to the community – this had been presented to
Marnie McGregor by Michael Moore MP,and all community councillors present
gave their congratulations.
Clifford Bertram.
Road outside house requires repair by SB Local – Cllr Raw will progress.
Angela Brading
Money had been received some of which was for Matt. The books would
be closed at end of September and given to Mr Mitchell for checking.
Jean Virtue.
Fence from Callender Place steps to Church Hall requires replacing
– Cllr Raw will progress.
NEXT MEETING & AGM: WEDNESDAY 8th October 2008, in the Primary
School