West Kilbride Community Council meets on the second Monday of the month, except July, in the Village Hall, West Kilbride at 7:00pm. Members of the public and interested parties are welcome to attend. Information about Community Councils in North Ayrshire is available on the North Ayrshire website - www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes  13 December 2010

1. Present:-

 Community Council Members:-                J G Lamb; R Lamb; A Wilkinson; J Bunting and I Roscoe.

Members of the public and other interested parties:- Mr A Kerr

 2. Apologies: - Cllr E McLardy MBE; Cllr R Barr; M G Kellock; R Doughty; D Penman   

 3. Minutes of October 2010 Meeting      Approved:- R Lamb         Seconded:-  J Bunting

 4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- no matters arising. 

 5. Police Matters:- Sgt. Stewart and PC McLaughlin gave a description of the new organistion and its improved coverage for WK and information on local initiatives during the build up to the Christmas period. Members highlighted parking concerns and worries of possible drug dealing which was noted. The Committee thanked the Officer for their presence and the information they provided. 

6. Correspondence from: -

- NAC Executive - Council Agenda for weds. 1 Dec.2010

- NAC Executive- Council Committee Minutes to 1 Dec.2010

- NAC Community Care & Housing , NAC Antisocial Behaviour Strategy 2011-14.

- Strathclyde Police- email received explaining non attendance at last month’s meeting.

- Magnox North- offer of presentation on Graphite Recovery Project-JGL will update at next WKCC meeting.

- RSPB- response to Coal Fired Power Station at Hunterston.

- Assoc. of  Scottish Community Councils (ASCC) Newsletter.

- NHS Ayrshire & Arran- Mental Health Services Newsletter.

- Kenneth Gibson MSP dated 20 Nov.2010- re: Scottish Government Budget 

- NAC Local Housing Strategy Newsletter.

- Kenneth Gibson MSP dated 6 Dec.2010- re: Community Centres, copy given to WK Comm. Centre committee member.

- Scotland’s Census notification – will be Sunday 27 Mar. 2011

- Kenneth Gibson MSP- re: SNH advise to Scottish Gov. on Hunterston coal power station (omitted from Nov.Mins.)

- Cllr McLardy, 6 Nov.- informing that a tender has been issued to upgrade Kirktonhall play park at a cost in the region of £60,000. NAC will update on time-scales to undertake the work. The chains and posts in Glen Rd are also being replaced (both these items omitted were from Nov.Mins.)

 Correspondence to and attendance at:-

JGL – NAC Executive; SSG; Cllr McLardy and SNH.

7. NAC Business              

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 08/11//2010 for West Kilbride Area

a) The Fort, Ardrossan Rd.- to erect a garden gazebo.

b) Whinhurst Lodge, Portencross- to form dormer and roof lights to rear of dwelling.

c) 2 Faulds Wynd – to erect replacement conservatory to rear of detached dwelling.

d) Hillcrest, Chapleton Rd- to erect detached garage to rear of dwelling.

No WKCC objections to the above.

7.2 Councillor’s Report

- no Cllrs present.   

8. AOCB

- Agenda Item 8 for the 14 Dec. Meeting of the Exec. of  NAC is to present information to support proposals on the future of Community Halls, Centres and Libraries. The Item mentions West Kilbride’s Community Centre, Village Hall and Library and members of the public are urged to read this item on NAC’s website.

- the Barony extension re: purchase of the graveyard from NAC. WKCC have sent a letter to NAC on the subject.

- Mr Kerr raised two subjects. Firstly, why the WKCC minutes were not being kept up to date on the s1westkilbride website. The answer is that the website has been refurbished recently and some problems have been encountered since then. Frequent contact with s1 personnel have  taken place and only this past week do these problems seem to have been resolved. Mr Kerr’s second concern was in regard to WKCC’s lack of involvement in a WK one-way traffic system. The Community Council is unaware of this and surprised to read in both local newspapers on 1 Dec. that a local Neighbour Watch meeting would be updated on the progress.  Local Cllrs have not advised WKCC about the system and no members of the public have raised the subject at any recent Community Council meetings.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 10 January, 2011 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes  8 November 2010

1. Present:-

Community Council Members:- J G Lamb; R Lamb; R Doughty; A Wilkinson; D Penman; J Bunting; I Roscoe and Cllr R Barr.

 Members of the Public and other Interested Parties:- Mr W O’Brien

 2. Apologies: - Cllr E McLardy MBE; M G Kellock 

 3. Minutes of October 2010 Meeting      Approved:- D Penman   Seconded:-  J Bunting

 4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- John Lamb and Cllr Barr updated WKCC re: their meeting with Police and Cllr Barr updated WKCC re: NAC’s meeting the Police about the new organistion. 

 5. Police Matters:- though expected no Officers were present. 

 6. Correspondence from: -

ASCC (Assoc.of Scottish Community Councils) Annual Conference, 20 Nov. - John Lamb will attend.

SNH Informal Meeting at Gailes Hotel, Irvine, 24 Nov., 17:30 to 19:00 – I Roscoe will attend.

NAC- reply from Cllr McLardy, Glen Rd chain fencing and swingpark will both be upgraded.

Digitaluk – switchover to digital TV. Information in press and website www.digitaluk.co.uk., upgrades for elderly discussed.

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

Several members of WKCC attended NAC’s Straight Talking Session at Largs Academy on 28 Oct. 18:00 to 21:00.

JGL - NAC Executive; ASCC; Hunterston SSG; NAC Straight Talking Session.

IR - attended SSG Meeting at Brisbane Hotel on 17:00 to 19:00 on socio economic impact of the decommissioning of Hunterston A station and updates on proposals for disposal of waste.  

7. NAC Business              

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 11/10/2010 for West Kilbride Area

a) 4 Avondale Rd - to form carport to side of detached dwelling.

b) 5 Hyndman Rd - to erect a two storey extension to side and a single storey to rear of dwelling.

c) 3 Blackshaw Dr - to erect a single storey extension to rear and a dormer to side of dwelling.

d) 24 Yerton Brae - to erect a garage to rear of dwelling.

e) Site to North West of 18 Hyndman Rd – to erect an electronic ‘Bathing Water Quality’ sign (SEPA).

No WKCC objections to the above.

7.2 Councillor’s Report

- a number of dead trees along A78 verge in Seamill will be removed and replaced.

- Cllrs have visited site of proposed CCS Coal Power Station at Hunterston as well as viewing site from Milport and Fairlie Moor.  

8. AOCB

- it is reported that parking on Meadowfoot Rd  near to traffic lights at the railway bridge is causing a hazard and could well be dangerous.

- also parking on Tarbert Ave is causing difficulties. 

WKCC will contact Police.             

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 13 December, 2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL 

Minutes 11^th October 2010

1  Present: Community Council Members –

 J G Lamb; A Wilkinson: R Lamb; R Doughty; J Bunting: D Penman; I Roscoe

Members of the Public and Interested Parties: Mr W O’Brien

2  Apologies:  Cllr E McLardy MBE; Cllr R Barr; M G Kellock

3  Minutes of Sept.2010: Approved:- A Wilkinson  Seconded:-J G Lamb

4  Matters arising from minutes:- No matters arising

5  Police Matters:-  PC Tomlinson of the Community Policing Team provided the following information.

Total Incidents over 3 month period – 345.

Priority

1 calls 4 (mainly road traffic crashes)

2 calls -75 (mixture of road traffic, domestic incidents, and assist public)

3 calls -243 (mixture of housebreakings, youths causing, non-urgent incidents and assist member of     public calls)

4 calls -20 bail checks and not ongoing incidents)

5 calls -3 (youths congregating)

Cllr Barr and J Lamb have a meeting arranged with Chief Inspector David Conquer to discuss Policing   in West Kilbride and the organisational changes which will be announced on 25 Oct. 2010.   

6 Correspondence from:-

NAC Executive – Straight Talking Session, Largs, 28 Oct – to date 5/6 members will attend.

NAC Licensing Office – Cafe Bar & Bistro, 73 Main Street, West Kilbride- no objection.

NAC Community Planning – Antisocial Behaviour Strategy Workshop,  1-2 Nov.2010.

Scottish  Gov. – 26 Ritchie St Planning Approval Appeal – rejected.

Scottish Gov.  –  Land Use Strategy – Consultation.

ASCC Annual Conference, 20 Nov. 2010

NHS Ayrshire and Arran – Health in Partnership Seminar 2010

Correspondence to and attendance at :-

JGL – NAC Executive

IR - to Cllr McLardy on 1) Climate Change Act , and 2)Tourism items from Aug. Minutes of Local Dev. Plan

- to a member of the public on Hunterston nuclear waste storage.

7 NAC  Business

7.1) Planning Applications recorded since 8 Sept.2010 for West Kilbride Area

a) Kyle, Law Brae – to fell trees in Tree Preservation Area – WKCC will view trees in question.

b) Hauplands Farm -  to erect a 15m high 15KW wind turbine mast – no objection.

c) 42 Bowfield Road – to form dormer extension to rear and replace dormer at front and detached garage – no objection.

d) 20 Goldenberry Ave – to erect a conservatory to rear of semi detached property – no objection.

e) 16 Hyndman Road  – to erect a conservatory to rear of property – no objection.

7.2)Councillors Report

Cllr Barr did not attend but pre-advised WKCC that Transport Scotland have reported that there will not be traffic signals at the junction of Yerton Brae and A78.

8  AOCB

- a member suggested that the temporary signs indicating a new roundabout at the south end of Meadowfoot   Rd should be removed before they are vandalised.

- a member reported that overhanging trees on Meadowfoot Rd are hazardous and need trimming.

- a member reported that rubbish has been left on pavement in Lawfield Ave.

These items will be reported to NAC.

- to send email to Cllr McLardy re: status on chain fencing, Glen swing park and poor refurbishment of public toilet on Glen Rd.

 9  Next meeting of West Kilbride Community Council  will be on 8 Nov. 2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur Street.                                       

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes  13 September 2010

1. Present:-

Community Council Members  - J G Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson;  I Roscoe and Cllr R Barr.

2. Apologies: - R Doughty; J Bunting; R Lamb; D Penman and Cllr E McLardy 

3. Minutes of August  2010 Meeting              Approved:- A Wilkinson   Seconded:- M G Kellock

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- no matters arising. 

5. Police Matters: - no Officers present. As a result of Cllr Barr’s information of reorganisations it was agreed to ask Inspector Sweeney to attend the next meeting with details and to respond to the request/reply made in July to the Garnock Valley & West Kilbride Area Committee Meeting for response in their Sept. 1 Minutes.   

6. Correspondence from: -

a) NAC Executive - Council Meeting 8 Sept. 2010 - Agenda.

b) NAC Executive - Committee Minutes to 8 Sept. 2010.

c) NAC Executive - Ayrshire Joint Independent Panel of Social Work, Complaints Review Committee Members; request for nominations.

Correspondence to and attendance at: -

JGL - NAC Executive / NAC Planning /Hunterston SSG.

IR  - attended presentation by Irvine Bay Co. on Ardossan Harbour development on 8 Sept. Asked question on additional parking   for expansion.

- attended NAC Local Housing Strategy Forum on 10 Sept.

- email question to Ross Finnie MSP re: his question to the Scottish Parliament on maritime decommissioning at Hunterston,  details available.

- see AOCB for other items.

7. NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 08/08/2010 for West Kilbride Area

a) Law Farm - renewal of unexpired planning permission. No objection.

b) The Stables - erection of timber decking (retrospective). No objection.

c) 9 Law Brae - felling of trees within Tree Preservation Area Order. Noted.

7.2 Councillor’s Report

- Cllr Barr reported that there had been no reply re:A78/Yerton Brae traffic signal status.

- The Police are introducing new shift patterns, see Police Matters above.                          

- Cllr Barr was made aware that there is none of the signage assigned to the 2 shore car parks on A78 though they  belong to NAC they are not the responsibility of the Roads Dept.  

8. AOCB

- the bridge repair across from the Glen Foot Hotel is noted and looks very good.

1) in Nov. 2009 WKCC made a Request for Service to NAC to either repair or remove the chain fencing on Glen Rd.

2) in Mar. 2010 WKCC made a Request for Service to NAC to refurbish the toilets in Glen Rd.

3) in Mar. 2010 WKCC made a Request for Service to NAC to paint the swings in the Glen. This coincided with a petition and a press statement in May by NAC saying that the swingpark was to be upgraded.

Cllr McLardy was notified of these requests.

To date the toilets have been painted and a couple of roundabouts removed from the swingpark. This is poor service from NAC and does not score any points when measured against the Single Outcome Agreement.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 11 October, 2010 in the Village Hall,  Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 9 August 2010

1. Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; R Doughty; J Bunting; I Roscoe and Cllr R Barr

2. Apologies:- Cllr E McLardy MBE; R Lamb; D Penman

3. Minutes of June 2010 :- Approved:- M G Kellock Seconded:- J Bunting

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- no matters arising.

5. Police Matters:- no Police present.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Council Meeting,30 June 2010 Agenda.

b) NAC Executive - Committee Minutes to 30 June 2010.

c) NAC Executive - Scrutiny Committee Report on Abuse in North Ayrshire.

d) NAC Infrastructure and Design - Flood Prevention (Management) Report.

e) NAC Executive - Seamill Hydro windows Block C appeal - refused.

f) NAC Planning - Barony Church - Amended Plans.

g) NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Health in Partnership - 17 Nov. 2010.

h) Save Your Regional Park - Newsletter.

i) Notification that Alliance and Leicester is now Santander Bank.

j) Ayrshire Power - Reply to Q & A meeting with WKCC in June.

k) Energy Agency - Home Energy Fair 11 Sept. 2010.

l) No Need for Nuclear Power - lobbying of Local Councils UK Wide (EDM 557)

m) Transport Scotland - re: A78 traffic calming etc.

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - NAC Executive/NAC Planning/Ayrshire Power/Huntertson SSG visit to A & B stations.

b) IR - Waiting Restriction Order at the beginning of Bowfield Rd to be formalised by NAC.

- email to Garnock Valley and WK Area Committee (Cllr R Barr) re:Policing questions.

- received Firth of Clyde Forum magazine.

- Q & A Session with WKCC and Ayrshire Power re:- coal power station received 20 July and copy put into library.

- WKCC final response inputted to Energy Inspectorate re:- coal power station at Hunterston.

- asked Cllr E McLardy for assistance re:- 3 longstanding Service Requests to NAC which are

1- to repair or remove chain fencing on Glen Rd.

2- to refurbish public toilet at Glen Rd.

3- to repaint the swings in Kirktonhall Glen.

These 3 requests represent a poor performance against SOA 15a and b.

7. NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 14.06.10 for West Kilbride Area

a) 56a Ardrossan Rd. - to erect a detached garage.

b) 11b Corsehill Drive - Planning Alterations including modifications to landscape.

c) Glenhead Farm - amend Planning Permission to remove occupancy restriction.

d) Old Barony Church - amend Planning Approval, alter design and layout of cafe extension, internal alterations and re-roofing. WKCC will raise concerns with NAC and SNH and ask them to clarify the guidelines/rules for changes to Listed Buildings within a Conservation Area.

e) Hunterston B - to erect 3 x CO2 Boiler Houses.

f) 18 Lawfield Ave - to create vehicular access to front of dwelling house.

7.2 Councillor's Report

- caravans parked on north shore of Ardossan Rd, move enforcement letters prepared, AMEY and NAC involved.

- extended hours request by cafe opposite Barony Church refused.

- traffic lights at A78 and Yerton Brae; clarification required.

8. AOCB

- WK has a new roundabout at the bottom of Meadowfoot Rd. complete with additional road signs.

9. Next Community Council Meeting will be on 13 Sep.2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 14 June 2010

1. Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; R Doughty; D Penman; J Bunting; R Lamb; I Roscoe

2. Apologies:- Cllr. R Barr; Cllr. E McLardy MBE

3. Minutes of May 2010 Meeting:- Approved:- A Wilkinson Seconded:- R Doughty

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- item 3 should read Minutes of April 2010 Meeting not August 2009

5. Police Matters:- no Police present.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Council Meeting 19 May 2010 Agenda.

b) NAC Executive - Committee Minutes to 19 May 2010.

c) NAC Executive - Hydro windows Block C Appeal, further submissions 13/05/10.

d) NAC Executive - Local Review Body; meeting 8 June 2010.

e) NAC Executive - Local Review Body; Agenda item, Hydro windows Block C appeal.

f) NAC Executive - Appeal to Review Body re: 26 Ritchie Street 04/06/10.

g) NAC Executive - Correction to above Appeal.

h) Ayrshire Power Ltd. - Section 36 Planning Application.

i) Scottish Government - Request for response to Section 36 Application by 26 July though requests have been made to extend time allowed.

j) NAC Planning - Glenhead Farm, approved, subject to conditions.

k) NAC Planning - Glenfoot Lodge, approved, subject to conditions.

l) NAC Planning - 2 Ardneil Avenue, approved, subject to conditions.

m)Ayrshire Power Ltd. - Section 36 documentation.

n) Ayrshire Power Ltd. Meeting with WKCC on 22 June at 7:30pm in Village Hall

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - NAC Executive/NAC Planning/Ayrshire Power Ltd.

b) IR - Request for Service, swing park confusion resolved by statement from NAC Head of Environment.

- Request for Service, re: removal of chain fencing and refurbishment of public toilet, both in Glen Road, WKCC asked Cllr. McLardy for assistance to expedite commitment made by NAC and response received.

- contacted NAC re: poster advertisement on railing at juncion of A78 and Summerlea Road

which has been removed.

7. NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 10.08.09 for West Kilbride Area

a) 12 Arranview Gardens - erection of extension and formation of 2 dormer extensions and roof terrace to rear of detached dwelling; no obj.

7.2 Councillor's Report

No reports as there were no Councillors present at the meeting.

8. AOCB

- special meeting to finalise response to Ayrshire Power Ltd Section 36 Application for a coal fired power station (with CCS) at Hunterston.

- a new association, the Meadowfoot Tenants and Residents Association have recently published their 1st bulletin and held their 1st AGM.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 9 August 2010, in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 10 May 2010

1. Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; R Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; R Doughty; D Penman; I Roscoe Members of the public and interested parties:- Mr W O'Brien

2. Apologies:- Cllr. R Barr; Cllr E McLardy MBE, J Bunting

3. Minutes of August 2009 Meeting: - Approved:- M G Kellock Seconded:- R Lamb

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- no matters arising.

5. Police Matters:- The Chairman welcomed Officers Kay Gill and Reg Nawarauckasgraham who gave the recent status of activity within WK. Break-ins and attempted break-ins have occurred both at night and during daylight and householders should ensure doors, windows and garages are locked. Leaflets with contact phone numbers will be placed in the public halls and library.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Town Twining with St Croix, France - JGL and MGK will follow up.

b) NAC Executive - WKCC debt collection enquiry - JGL has contacted NAC and confirmed that it is not a WKCC problem.

c) Objection letter from resident at Glenhead re: Glenfoot House.

d) Assoc. of Scottish Community Councils - Annual renewal of membership (£15) - CC will renew.

e) Cllr McLardy contacted JGL re: concern over confusion about Kirktonhall Glen swing park.

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - Hunterston SSG - EGM on 3May. New Chair, A Bale and Vice Chair R Holmes appointed b) JGL - letter to NAC Planning re: Glenhead.

c) JGL - letter to NAC Planning re: 2 Ardneil Ave.

d) IR - 29 Mar. sent Request for Service to NAC to paint Kirktonhall Glen swings.

Petition raised in WK objecting to removal of swing park. 2nd Request for Service sent to NAC on 22 Apr asking for clarification and informed a reply would be sent within 20 days. However, in the 5 May edition the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald published a statement from the Head of NAC Environment, Craig Hatton saying that "claims that the council is flattening the children's play park in West Kilbride are entirely untrue. In fact, the council will be upgrading the park in the near future."

7. NAC Business 7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 13.04.10 for West Kilbride Area

a) 10 Sharlee Wynd - to erect an extension to rear of detached dwelling - no obj.

7.2 Councillor's Report - no Councillors present at the meeting.

8. AOCB - concern raised about lack of pavement in front of several properties on Meadowfoot Rd - JGL will contact NAC

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 14 June, 2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 12 April 2010

1. Present: -

Community Council Members -

J G Lamb; R Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; J Bunting; D Penman; I Roscoe and Cllr R Barr

2. Apologies: - Cllr E McLardy MBE; R Doughty

3. Minutes of 8 March 2010 Meeting: - Approved:- M G Kellock Seconded:- A Wilkinson

4. Matters Arising from Minutes: - Cllr Barr checked plans re: 18 Hyndman Rd. and reported that the owner of the house owns the ground towards the beach.

5. Police Matters: - no Police present. IR visited Saltcoats Police Station re:phone contacts, all numbers called go to same call centre. 999 calls are dealt with by more experienced people at the call centre. Noted from Garnock Valley and WK Area Committee minutes of 31 March 2010, that Strathclyde Police advised the committee that overall recorded incidents in WK showed an increase of 24% when compared with the same period last year.

6. Correspondence from: -

a) NAC Executive - Council Minutes, 7 April 2010, Agenda.

b) NAC Executive - Council Meeting, 7 April, Committee Minutes.

c) NAC Executive - Licensing , Tavern licence extension.

d) Copy of letter from Wendy McNab to NAC re: Local Development Plan.

e) Report from NAC on Main Issues Report, part of work on the Local Development Plan.

f) Invite from WKCI to Barony Project presentation at Village Hall on 15 April.

Correspondence to and attendance at: -

a) JGL/IR - attended Irvine Bay Regeneration Co. Annual Meeting.

b) JGL - Hunterston SSG Meeting.

c) JGL - NAC Planning re: Crosbie Castle demolition.

d) JGL - NAC Planning re: 18 Hyndman Rd, access to beach at foot of Hyndman Rd.

e) IR - email Requests for Service

- to repair or remove chain fencing on Glen Rd, NAC's decision is to remove.

- to refurbish public toilet on Glen Rd, NAC currently pricing it.

- to paint childrens swings at Kirktonhall Glen. NAC inform it is under review. However, there are several petitions in the village against the removal of the swing park resulting in a request to NAC asking for clarification.

f) IR attended WKEG meeting re: Hunterston coal fired power station.

g) IR- enquiry to NAC - new car parking signs will/have been installed on Main St. (Kings) and Portencross car parks.

7. NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 08.03.10 for West Kilbride Area

a) Hunterston B - to erect 2 control buildings plus 1 mobile compressor.

b) 55 Main Street - to obtain modification to Planning Approval to extend opening hours.

c) 2 Ardneil Avenue - to erect extension to side and rear of detached dwelling. IR declared an interest. Cllr. Barr left the meeting for this item. WKCC discussed.

d) 27 Portencross Road - renewal of existing unexpired Planning Permission.

7.2 Councillor's Report

- traffic light at junction of A78/Yerton Brae/Fullerton Drive ongoing.

- NAC Grounds Maintenance re-organising.

8. AOCB

- the committee welcomed Douglas Penman as a member of West Kilbride Community Council.

- rubbish reported on Lawfield Ave has since been cleared.

- noted but mot discussed. Letter from K Gibson MSP re: closure of Community Centres and Halls and email from D Campbell re: APL advising Energy Consents Unit.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 10 May.2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 8 Mar. 2010

1.Present:- Community Council Members:-J G Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; J Bunting; I Roscoe;

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 8 Feb 2010

1.Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; R Lamb; A Wilkinson; R Doughty; J Bunting; I Roscoe

Members of the public and interested parties - none

2. Apologies:- Cllr E McLardy MBE; Cllr R Barr; M G Kellock

3. Minutes of Jan. 2010 Meeting:- Approved:- J Bunting Seconded:- R Doughty

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- no matters arising.

5. Police Matters:- no Police present.

- still to visit Saltcoats Police Station re: phone contact

6. Correspondence

6.1 Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Scottish Index of Multiple Depravation (SIMD9).

b) NAC Executive - Audit Dept. - Annual Accounts.

c) NAC Executive - Finance Dept. - Annual Credit grant of £410 for Sep.09 to Sep.10.

d) NAC Planning - LDP Main Issues Report published - consultation period Jan. to 19 Mar.2010 e) Ayrshire Power - letter from Project Director re: application update.

6.2 Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL/IR - attended NAC SIMD9 meeting.

b) JGL - NAC Planning - re: 26 Ritchie St. re: conversion.

c) JGL - NAC Planning - re: 18 Hyndman Rd.; question on boundary submission.

d) IR - to attend Katy Clark MP coffee morning on 13 Feb.

e) IR - several Requests for Service to NAC have been made over recent months, the most noticeable work done as a result has been the improvement at the garden by the public toilet on Glen Rd. Other requests will be followed up.

f) IR - contact with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport re: NPF2 proposals for Hunterston and the resulting impact on the A78.

g) IR - NAC re: blue/white direction signs put on lamposts by Miller Homes some have been changes to the authorised yellow ones but not all.

h) IR - copy of letter from WKCS to Energy Consents Unit re: Hunterston proposals plus emails of their minutes and other communication re: LDP.

7.NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 11 Jan. 2010 for West Kilbride Area

a) 13 Snowdon Terrace - to form 3 roof lights to front and 1 to rear - no objection.

b) South Kilruskin - to erect 3 pigeon lofts - no objection.

c) 6 Hyndman Rd. - to erect extension to rear of semi-detached dwelling - no objection.

d) 6 Fullerton Drive- to erect extension incorporating 4 sun pipes to rear of dwelling - no objection

7.2 Councillor's Report - no Cllrs. present.

- item 6.1d) was discussed. re: NAC Planning Forum in Largs, set for 17 Feb. and after that WKCC will hold a meeting to update members and prepare input.

- item 6.1e) was discussed re: other Hunterston proposals such as maritime decommissioning and wind turbines.

- it was noted that the public toilet on the Saltcoats prom was being painted on 4 Feb and the question was raised as to when the one in WK - Craft Town Scotland would get the same treatment.

- WKCC was saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Craig, Chairman of Ardrossan CC and a member of Hunterston SSG.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 8^th Mar. 2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 14 December 2009

1. Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; M G Kellock; R Doughty; E A Donald; R Lamb; A Wilkinson; J Bunting; I Roscoe

Members of the public and interested parties - Mr J Crook

2. Apologies:- Cllr E McLardy MBE; Cllr R Barr

3. Minutes of Nov. 2009 Meeting Approved:- M G Kellock Seconded:- R Doughty

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- re: Licensing changes for Sundays.

Apparently new legislation is now 10am-10pm.

5. Police Matters:- there was no Police attendance.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NHS Ayrshire and Arran - Newspaper - noted.

b) North Ayrshire Mediation Service - change of provider - re: neighbour disputes etc.

c) Planning Aid for Scotland (ref: LDP) with leaflets - noted.

d) Request from Planning Democracy - re: Hunterston Coal Power Station - there is an assumption that outline Planning Permission has already been given as it is in the finalised NPF2.

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - NAC Cleansing - re: Tarbet Ave and NAC contractors leaving rubbish and broken glass on the road not in the skips when replacing windows.

b) JGL - NAC Planning - Seamill Hydro proposals withdrawn.

c) JGL - NAC Audit Dept - re: WKCC Annual Accounts - hopefully to be completed by year end.

d) IR - AMEY - re: flooding on A78 at Yerton Brae - no response but seems to have improved recently - will monitor.

e) IR - NAC dumping their own garden rubbish in the public garden on Glen Rd. Initially reported in Sept. Not the welcome to Scotland's Craft Town that visitors should expect. Will re-submit f) IR - chain fencing on Glen Rd - acknowledged but no action to resolve. Will re-submit.

g) IR - broken drainpipe at public toilet on Glen Rd - acknowledged but no action to repair Will re-submit. The broken drainpipe has now been added to the garden rubbish heap, see 6e.

h) IR - various bunged up grids reported to NAC - acknowledged.

i) IR - various streetlights not working reported to NAC - acknowledged and all repaired.

j)IR - reported traffic lights not operating on Meadowfoot Rd - acknowledged and repaired.

7.NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 9.11.09 for West Kilbride Area

a) 1 Farmfield Terrace - erect conservatory to front of dwelling - will look at plans before response.

b) 2 Bowfield Rd - erect porch to front of dwelling - no objection.

c) 31 Ardrossan Rd - decking to rear for consumption of food and drink. Noted.

d) 14 Portencross Rd - erect extension to rear of dwelling with dormer and balcony - no objection.

e) 26 Ritchie St. change of use to form dwelling and shop unit - plans requested.

7.2 Councillor's Report

No Councillors present.

8. AOCB

- the only public toilet in Scotland's Craft Town is reported as being in a disgusting state.

- a CC member raised a concern regarding clarification of Police phone numbers, will email Strathclyde Police.

- the number blue/white arrow signs on lamposts is thought to be excessive, will ask NAC if they

are authorised.

- it is reported that payment to NAC for a Security Buzzer has to be paid by cheque which can be difficult for user.

- the NAC ePlanning system is proving difficult when zooming in on a detail and trying to relate it to the overall plan.

- a number of break-ins were reported at the meeting.

- email from Katy Clark MP re: meeting at WK Community Centre on 29 Jan. Speaker will be Alan Simpson MP, a UK Government adviser on Climate Change and Energy.

- it was agreed to write to Cllrs re; Hunterston developments.

- Mr J Crook stated both his concern and support for the local shops and long may they continue.

Next meeting of the Community Council will be on 11 January , 2010 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 9 November 2009

1. Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; M G Kellock; R Lamb; R Doughty; J Bunting; I Roscoe; Cllr. R Barr

2. Apologies:- A Wilkinson; Cllr E McLardy MBE

3. Minutes of October 2009 Meeting Approved:- M G Kellock Seconded:- R Lamb

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- there are no matters arising.

5. Police Matters:- there was no Police in attendance.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Council Meeting Agenda 11 Nov. 2009 - includes meeting dates for 2010.

b) NAC Executive - Council Minutes to 11 Nov. 2009 - WKCC have given our response to each of our 3 Cllrs regarding the changes to the Planning System.

c) Ayshire Power Ltd - press statement - Re: Dong Energy withdrawal as a partner - noted.

d) NAC Licensing Office - Keystore, Main St - no WKCC objection but will ask to clarify

Sunday times with the Licensing Authority.

e) Request to WKCC for information from a research student - IR will respond.

f) Invite to presentation by J McKinnon, Scottish Gov. Chief Planner, 11 Nov. at Radio City - WKCC unable to attend.

g) STUC - seeking input & support for Rebuilding Collective Responsibility - WKCC decided not to participate.

h) Firth of Clyde Forum Conference, 19 Nov. Glasgow - WKCC unable to attend due to commitments and costs involved but will forward information to WKCS.

i) The Community Councillor Journal notifying CCs of annual subscription requirement

- JGL will respond.

j) 2 x email from David Campbell CBE re: Hunterston Coal Power Station information - noted.

Correspondence to:-

a) JGL - NAC Grounds Maintenance re: overhanging trees on Meadowfoot Rd.

b) JGL - NAC Planning re: 55 Main St. requested extension to opening hours and contravention to planning permission given previously.

c) JGL - NAC Planning re: Seamill Hydro proposal to add balconies to apartments.

WKCC have objected to balconies.

d) JGL - NAC Audit Dept.; Annual Accounts sent.

e) IR - NAC garden rubbish being dumped in Glen Rd. public garden - acknowledged but no action yet.

f) IR - NAC re: clogged up drains on Orchard St/Alton St/South Rd - acknowledged .

g) IR - AMEY re: A78 flooding at junction with Yerton Brae.

h) IR - email fro Katy Clark MP, unable to attend Nov. CC meeting.

7. NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 12.10.09 for West Kilbride Area

a) North Drummilling - erect stable block with courtyard and detached garage - no WKCC objection as such but a question has arisen regarding a right of way. WKCC would suggest right of way remained or relocated.

b) 55 Main St. - modification of planning permission - re: extend opening hours, see correspondence above.

c) Farmfield Cottage - extend dwelling house to enlarge accommodation - no WKCC objection.

7.2 Councillor's Report - No significant items raised.

8. AOCB

- will make Requests for Service to NAC for:

- streetlight repairs- traffic light repairs

- public toilet drain pipe repair.

- Glen Rd chain fencing repair/removal

- no response from AMEY re: A78 flooding, will contact NAC and then MSP if unsuccessful.

- concern about the number of Miller Homes arrow notices attached to lamposts within WK,

will contact NAC.

- concern raised about surface water relating to Kirkton Hall (Miler Homes) development.

- JGL will contact NAC Grounds Maintenance to thank for Memorial preparation for 8 Nov service.

Next meeting of the Community Council will be on 14 December, 2009 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 12 October 2009

1. Present:- Community Council Members - J G Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; J Bunting; R Lamb; E A Donald; I Roscoe; Cllr R Barr

Members of the public and interested parties - Mr William O'Brien; Rev. James McNay

2. Apologies:- R Doughty

3. Minutes of Sept. 2009 Meeting Approved:- J Bunting Seconded:- A Wilkinson

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- item 6c of Sept. Minutes should read: objection letter sent and acknowledged by Planning, not, acknowledgement to WKCC letter on Planning process.

5. Police Matters:- no officers in attendance but WKCC raised concerns about vandalism on Meadowfoot Rd.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Council Special Meeting 8 Oct.

b) Ayrshire Power Newsletter.

c) Scottish Government - changes to the Planning System - noted.

d) NAC Licensing Office - Lawfield Stores, Variation of Premises Licence - no WKCC objection.

e) British Energy - Press Statement re: contaminated water.

f) Mr Angus Kerr re: alterations to Seamill Hydro flats - WKCC have requested plans.

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - NAC Ground Maintainance re: trees Meadowfoot Rd .

b) JGL - attendance at SNH Presentation - some discussion about Hunterston Coal Station.

c) JGL/IR - APL presentation to CC, NAC Cllrs/MP/MSP invited, Cllr McLardy attended.

d) IR - NAC Service Request, dumping rubbish in Glen Rd Public Garden - response 24/9

e) IR - NAC Service Request, clogged up grids on Headrigg(Lane)- response 2/10

f) IR - AMEY, A78 flooding at Yerton Brae junction, no response.

g) IR - attended Skelmorlie CC on 24/9 in support of their letter re:A78 closures.

7.NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 13.09.09 for West Kilbride Area

a) Site to the SE of the Fort, Ardrossan Rd to erect a 2 storie detached dwelling.

b) Seamill Hydro, redesign flats and form balconies to Block C/D.

c) 9 Pantonville Rd, to erect 2^nd floor balcony to rear of property.

7.2 Councillor's Report

- Cllr Barr reported that there is an application by NAC for £100,000 for West Kilbride town centre parking.

- he also alerted the meeting that bogus traders have called at several homes recently and that everyone should be careful.

- the CC made the Cllr aware that Dog Mess bins in the Glen were overflowing on sat. 10 Oct.

8. AOCB

- Congratulations to Lesley Richardson who was named Best Teacher at the West Sound Community Awards.

- after discussion the meeting agreed to note the following. That recent proposed developments for Hunterston have focused on a COAL FIRED POWER STATION. However, there are other proposals worthy of mention and they are a MARITIME CONSTRUCTION AND DECOMMISSIONING YARD and a CONTAINER TRANSHIPMENT HUB. All 3 are part of the National Planning Framework for Scotland (NPF2) published in June 2009.

North Ayrshire Council have recorded their concerns regarding a COAL FIRED POWER STATION and a MARITIME CONSTRUCTION AND DECOMMISSIONING YARD.

WKCC have raised concerns many times about the A78 through Seamill being unsuitable to support such industrial developments as these proposed for Hunterston. The Scottish Government position is that the developer would be responsible for any road development, if necessary.

In May 2006 a report for the Scottish Government's Freight Transport Inquiry recorded that 'the proposed development of Hunterston will lead to a large increase in land-based freight traffic to and from the port road links to Hunterston also give cause for concern with both the A78/A8 through Largs, Wemyss Bay and Greenock and the A78 southbound through Seamill being unsuitable for large numbers of heavy goods vehicles. Presumably this was relating only to the Container Transhipment Hub at that time.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 9 Nov. 2009 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 14 September 2009

1. Present:-

Community Council Members -

J G Lamb; R Lamb; M G Kellock; A Wilkinson; E Donald; R Doughty; I Roscoe

Committee Appointments -

A Wilkinson, seconded by R Lamb proposed J G Lamb to be Chairman.

J G Lamb, seconded by A Wilkinson proposed I Roscoe to be Secretary.

J G Lamb, seconded by R Lamb proposed that J Bunting be co-opted to WKCC

A Wilkinson remains as Vice Chairperson.

2. Apologies:- Cllr. R Barr; Cllr E McLardy MBE

3. Minutes of August 2009 Meeting:- Approved:- R Lamb Seconded:- J G Lamb

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- re: 7.1 Planning Applications, should have read 8.06.09, not 8.06.08

5. Police Matters:-

The Chairman welcomed PC Michelle Tomkinson to the new session of WKCC. She proceeded to brief them on a various illegal activities happening in West Kilbride at present. They are vandalism including damage to the bridge traffic lights on Meadowfoot Rd and various incidents of graffiti; house and garden shed brakeins and emphasized the need to lock doors. Car number plates have also been stolen from a number of cars.She noted that inconsiderate and sometimes dangerous parking of vehicles and dog mess are ongoing problems.

WKCC raised vandalising of an electricity box on Meadowfoot Rd near to bridge traffic lights.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive - Council Minutes, 9 Sept. 2009.

b) NAC Executive - Council Committee Minutes to 9 Sept. 2009.

c) NAC Planning - 1 Aiknut Rd., acknowledgement to WKCC letter on Planning process.

d) Ayrshire Power - request for further private dialogue sometime between 8 - 24 Sept.; will

arrange meeting inviting 3 NAC Cllrs, MP, MSP and WKCC members.

e) Ayrshire Power - proposal of Pre- Application consultation - noted.

f) NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Annual Seminar, 18 Nov.- noted.

g) Save Your Regional Park Campaign - Notice of meeting with Gov't Chief Planner, 1Nov. at Radio City, Kilbirnie.

h) NAC Chief Executive - Election paperwork - noted.

i) Skelmorlie Community County - proposal to convene a conference with interested parties re; A78 closures for services repairs - WKCC will attend.

j) request from Katy Clark MP re: meeting with WKCC to discuss Hunteston Coal Power Station - will respond.

k) 'Towards a more successful Scotland' publication from Scottish Gov't.

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - NAC Grounds Maintainance.

b) JGL - Police at Saltcoats.

c) JGL - NAC Executive re; Community Council Elections.

d) JGL - attendance at Planning for Change Workshop.

e) JGL/IR - attended Local Development Plan follow-on meeting on 10 Sept.

7.NAC Business

a) 1 Aiknut Rd. - to erect a two storie extension to semi-detached dwelling.b) Faulds Wynd - to erect a single storie extension to rear of detached dwelling.

c) 52 Ritchie St. - to install windows to front, rear, and side , including erection of wall to front of semi-detached dwelling house.

d) 31 Ardrossan Rd. - formation of decking to rear for the consumption of food and beverages and repositioning of exit door.

7.2 Councillor's Report

No reports as there were no Councillors present at the meeting.

8. AOCB

- advanced apologies from R Lamb and R Doughty for October meeting.

- Glen repair work in process.

- flooding on A78 at junction with Yerton Brae still frequent when rain heavy-email will go to AMEY(3^rd contact).

- email will go to NAC re: rubbish at back of public garden on Glen Rd by toilets.

- email will go to NAC re: clogged grids on Headrigg Lane.

9. Next proposed Community Council Meeting will be on 12 Oct 2009 in the Village Hall, Arthur St.

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WEST KILBRIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes 10 August 2009

1. Present:-

Community Council Members: -

J G Lamb; A Wilkinson; R Lamb; J Bunting; R Doughty; M G Kellock; I Roscoe and Cllr. R Barr

Members of the public and interested parties - Mr Angus Kerr

2. Apologies:- Cllr E McLardy MBE; E A Donald

3. Minutes of Jun. 2009 Meeting: - Approved:- R Doughty Seconded:- A Wilkinson

4. Matters Arising from Minutes:- there are no matters arising.

5. Police Matters:- there was no Police attendance.

6. Correspondence from:-

a) NAC Executive Council Minutes, 1 Jul. 2009 - noted.

b) NAC Executive Council Committee Minutes to 1 Jul.2009 - noted.

c) NAC Executive, Community Council Elections 2009.

d) NAC Planning - formation of driveway at 8-10 Yerton Brae - approved.

e) NHS Ayrshire and Arran - Single Equality Scheme Consultation - handed out, reply optional.

f) Ayrshire Power Newsletter, Issue 1 re:CCS Power Station at Hunterston. For more information; e-mail to ayrshire power@peel.co.uk or website www.ayrshirepower.co.uk

g) Council for Voluntary Services, Community Conference 9 Sep.; Park Hotel; Kilmarnock

(Fit for purpose/Face the future)

h) Kenneth Gibson MSP - results of CCS Power Station Consultation.

i) Correspondence from Henry Thomsom, WK Civic Socy. Re:Tree Preservation Order, Caldwell Rd.

j) NAC Energy Assistance Package received - noted

Correspondence to and attendance at:-

a) JGL - NAC Planning - 62 Meadowfoot Rd.

b) JGL - NAC Planning - A Station Encapsulation Plant.

c) JGL - NAC Executive re:Community Council Elections.

d) JGL - AJVB re:Elections.

e) JGL - arrangements for Public Meeting on CCS at Hunterston on 19 Aug.

f) IR - roads signs at St. Andrews Church, reported 17 Feb.2009 - now repaired.

g) IR - e-mail to AMEY re:flooding at foot of Yerton Brae and A78.

h) IR - attended Scottish Water Consultative Meeting on 30 Jun.2009.

i) IR - reported water leak in Glen Rd.

j) IR - reported water leak in Glen Rd (2^nd leak).

k)IR - reply to Kenneth Gibson MSP re:Regional Park Bill.

l) IR - visited Longannet Power Station - CCS Presentation.

m) JGL/IR - attended meeting with Fairlie and Largs Community Councils re:CCS.

n) IR - attended CCS Meeting at Clark Memorial Hall in Largs.

o) WKCC input to NAC Community Council consultation on the new Local Development Plan which will be adopted in 2012.

7.NAC Business

7.1 Planning Applications Recorded since 8.06.08 for West Kilbride Area

a) 8-10 Yerton Brae - formation of driveway- lodged.

b) 62 Meadowfoot Rd. - erect detached dwelling house with new access - approved.

c) 8 Arranview Gdns. - erect conservatory to rear of detached dwelling.

d) 43 Fullerton Drive - form dormer extension to rear of dwelling.

e) North Drummilling - erect stable/storage shed for domestic use.

f) North Drummilling - erect single storey extension to dwelling house.

g) Hunterston A - encapsulation plant liquid waste.

h) Site to South of 17 Corsehill Dr. - renewal of outline consent.

i) 5a Corsehill Dr. - erect two storey extension to rear of dwelling.

j) 8 Ardneil Avenue - erect conservatory to rear of dwelling.

no WKCC objections for c) thru' j)

7.2 Councillor's Report

- landslip concern in the Glen.

- school buses coming up Yerton Brae instead of Portencross Rd., will follow up.

- Neighbourhood Watch Schemes increasing in WK and Seamill

- report from Strathclyde Police on Community Policing Plan for Dalry and WK - the Plan

can be viewed on the website www.strathclyde.police.uk

8. AOCB

- concerns raised that number plates are being stolen from parked cars.

- concerns about recent vandalism in the Meadowfoot Rd. area.

- Mr Angus Kerr expressed his view that WKCC had objected to the Planning Application for the Barony Church. It should be noted that Mr Kerr attempted to discredit WKCC regarding its submission and it was pointed out to him that the Community Council did not object and had only expressed concerns raised by the public regarding the plans. If it had been an official objection it would have gone to the Planning Committee, and it did not, it was approved under delegated powers by the Planners. Also the timescale taken to decide on the application was up to the Planning Department not WKCC.

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The WKCC Minutes from Jan. 2009 to June 2009 have been deleted

and are available in the Library or at a WKCC Meeting.