Biggar Community Council
Agenda BCC meeting on 20 May 2024 at 7pm Venue: Biggar Library # ITEM 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 NOTIFICATION OF AOCB 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ( 15 April 24) Matters arising:
4 APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS 5 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 5.1 Insurances for Community Councils 6 ITEMS FROM BCC E MAILS, FACE BOOK PAGE, BIGGAR COMMUNITY PAGE: 6.1 Letter on Taxi Hire from SLC 7 POLICE REPORT 8 SLC COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS 9 TREASURER’S REPORT 10 WINDFARM MICROGRANTS 11 PLANNING MATTERS – 12 OTHER MATTERS
13 AOCB 14 Date of Next Meeting
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Mhairi Alexander [email protected] via gikdvueclud1d3qg.p2qm1rcap8ftpcer.9w8yg.58-ijfmeak.gbr56.bnc.salesforce.com Tue, 7 May, 09:45 (6 days ago) Reply to me As a VASLan member, we value the expertise and knowledge that you have of the sector. We also know the impact your voice can have, and the importance of amplifying voices at the heart of our communities. This is why we want to welcome you to join VASLan’s Board of Trustees. As we step into a campaigning sphere, and kick-start our new three-year strategy, we want to infuse fresh perspectives and energy into our strategic planning. Our Board of Trustees are volunteers who provide strategic direction, offer advice, and ensure our work and activities continue to advance our objectives. Who we need We are looking for several new trustees to join our board. We are looking for well-rounded board members with a mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives. No previous experience is necessary, and we want to welcome a range of applicants, especially from young professionals and community leaders. Time commitment Board members are required to attend bi-monthly board meetings (either in person or virtually) along with our yearly Annual General Meeting. Additionally, you will support your fellow trustees and staff on an ad hoc basis. This is an unpaid voluntary role, but we will pay travel expenses. What’s in it for you
We want to encourage a wide range of applicants. It’s important to us that we represent our local communities and that our board is diverse. You don’t need any previous board experience as we will provide necessary training. To find out more about the role, read the recruitment pack attached. We also welcome informal enquiries so please reach out to our CEO Steven on 01698 300390 or 07551 159916. To apply, just send a copy of your CV along with a short covering letter explaining why you’re applying and what you could bring to VASLan. Send your application to Steven at: [email protected]. Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May. VASLan Hamilton, ML3 0EW Tel: 01698 300390 Web: www.vaslan.org.ukre to edit.Mhairi Alexander [email protected] via gikdvueclud1d3qg.p2qm1rcap8ftpcer.9w8yg.58-ijfmeak.gbr56.bnc.salesforce.com Tue, 7 May, 09:45 (6 days ago) Reply to me As a VASLan member, we value the expertise and knowledge that you have of the sector. We also know the impact your voice can have, and the importance of amplifying voices at the heart of our communities. This is why we want to welcome you to join VASLan’s Board of Trustees. As we step into a campaigning sphere, and kick-start our new three-year strategy, we want to infuse fresh perspectives and energy into our strategic planning. Our Board of Trustees are volunteers who provide strategic direction, offer advice, and ensure our work and activities continue to advance our objectives. Who we need We are looking for several new trustees to join our board. We are looking for well-rounded board members with a mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives. No previous experience is necessary, and we want to welcome a range of applicants, especially from young professionals and community leaders. Time commitment Board members are required to attend bi-monthly board meetings (either in person or virtually) along with our yearly Annual General Meeting. Additionally, you will support your fellow trustees and staff on an ad hoc basis. This is an unpaid voluntary role, but we will pay travel expenses. What’s in it for you
We want to encourage a wide range of applicants. It’s important to us that we represent our local communities and that our board is diverse. You don’t need any previous board experience as we will provide necessary training. To find out more about the role, read the recruitment pack attached. We also welcome informal enquiries so please reach out to our CEO Steven on 01698 300390 or 07551 159916. To apply, just send a copy of your CV along with a short covering letter explaining why you’re applying and what you could bring to VASLan. Send your application to Steven at: [email protected]. Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May. VASLan Hamilton, ML3 0EW Tel: 01698 300390 Web: www.vaslan.org.uk Click here to eThe Multiply123 Numeracy Programme
Multiply is a new and exciting programme offering fully funded learning opportunities across South Lanarkshire to improve numeracy skills for everyday life. See attached the Multiply flyer and for the class timetable across South Lanarkshire. Heart for Art Exhibition 10th-24th May Onespace Community Hub is hosting the Heart For Art exhibition, showcasing work of artists from St Andrews Dementia Hub Carluke. See the PDF attached for more information. Health and Wellbeing Workshops: Physical Activity Thursday 16th of May, 11am- 12pm The Clydesdale/ Hamilton Health Improvement Team are running the second of eight online health and wellbeing workshop sessions on Thursday 16th of May, 11am- 12pm. This upcoming workshop topic is physical activity, lasting 45- 60 minutes and aimed to help increase knowledge on physical activity and will cover the following learning objectives: Be aware of physical activity recommendations and how active we are; Be aware of the social determinants of health and how it impacts on physical activity behaviours; Have knowledge on the range of benefits from being physically active; Have ideas on what we can do or encourage others to do to increase physical activity. If interested in taking part, please use this link to sign up. These sessions are aimed at those working or volunteering in Lanarkshire: Clydesdale Mental Health & Addictions Networking Event in Lanark 31st May The Clydesdale Mental Health & Addiction Network Group are hosting a staff networking event to raise awareness of available support services and resources in the Clydesdale locality. The event will take place on 31st of May from 9.30am (registration from 9am) to 12.30pm at St Nicholas Church Hall, Castlegate, Lanark, ML11 9DZ. The event will have table top discussions, information/resource sharing, networking and presentations from The Wise Group, NHSL Primary Care Mental Health Team, the GIVIT and the GOTO. Complete this link if you would like to attend. Motherwell 6-week programme of free yoga classes for parents of pre-school children. Motherwell Health Improvement Team in partnership with Health and Wellness Hub are running a 6-week programme of free yoga classes for parents of pre-school children. The programme is being funded by 'positive smoke free role model' funding. The parents in attendance will receive helpful messaging from NHS staff of how they can keep their child free from the harms of second hand smoke. The messaging will be delivered in a relaxed environment and will allow parents to ask questions. For more information see the flyer and referral form attached or contact [email protected] Springboard Hospitality 4 You Course May 2024 Do you currently work with anyone that would be interested in a career in Hospitality? Springboard are delivering a 3 week course with a 1 week placement in Glasgow City Centre (venue to be confirmed) starting on the 20th of May. See the leaflet attached or check it out here. They have 3 courses running in May – 2 mixed groups and 1 woman’s only. Social Security Scotland April Newsletter Please see this link for the Social Security Scotland newsletter for April 2024. Topics include: Young people now receiving Child Disability Payment; Service Interruption in May; New disability benefit for pensioners and Carer Support Payment events. Money Advice Scotland Training Please see the email attached for Money Advice Scotland’s May schedule of training which includes: An introduction to Financial Wellbeing; Ask the Expert: Scams, with South Lanarkshire Trading Standards and; Webinar: Money Management. Weekly Bulletin Board Disclaimer This bulletin is provided with the intention of sharing information across Hamilton and Clydesdale Localities. This is not endorsement by NHS Lanarkshire. dit.
Meeting of Biggar Community Council 15 April 2024 Venue: Biggar Library. Time 7:15pm- 8:15pm Present: Jimmy Ritchie (Chair), Lesley Craise (Treasurer), Neil Ingram (Associate Member) Roger Curtis (Secretary). Laura Shirley, Helen Leslie, Fionna Miskelly, Alan Wilson and Gillian Gardner Apologies: Caz Alcorn, Ben Wayne, Councilor Barker and Councilor Allison Ex Officio: Councilor McAllan , 4 members of the public were present, plus David Chalmers from Biggar and District Community Heritage (BDCH)
Matters arising from the minutes of 18/ 3/24 Phillip Kenny should read Phillip Kearney Biggar Public Park/ Caravan Park/ Golf Course No additional news Replies To Letters Sent Out No reply from the medical practitioner or from STP. The Secretary Y will draft a hard copy letter for the Chairperson to deliver. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting (18/03/24). Approved. Proposed by Fiona Miskelly, and seconded by Laura Shirley. Adopted
Community Council-Police Report 15/04/2024 Police update – 16/03/24 – 15/04/2024 29 incidents were recorded for Biggar during this period. For comparison, in the same timeperiod 218 calls were received for Lanark and 240 for Carluke. 7 crime reports were raised – these were in relation to Assault x 3, Threatening Behaviour x 1, Theft x 1. Breach of bail x 1 and Vandalism x 1 From my analysis of incidents and crime reports there is nothing to indicate any specific trends that should cause any concerns to the local community. Please report any incidents to police by either phoning 101 or using the online reporting tool on the Police Scotland website. Community Police officers can also be contacted by emailing [email protected] PC Alan Kerr Q1240 PC Ross Allan Q646
8.1 Story Homes unused land – consideration being given to adding this land to adjoining houses. The Chair to follow up with Story Homes.
8.3 Pettinain Bridge due to be opened at the end of the month – opened 22 April
Treasurer’s Report 15/4/24 Business Account £436.94.00 Clyde Windfarm £1898.85 Incentive Account £4610.43 of which: £376.52 Incentive £1322.60 Glenkerie £ 911.31 CAP £2000 Clyde Extension The Committee is considering what to do with the CAP fund (see 5.5)
Biggar Community Council
Agenda BCC meeting on 15 April 2024 at 7pm Venue: Biggar Library # ITEM 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 NOTIFICATION OF AOCB 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ( 18 March24) Matters arising:
4 APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS 5 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 5.1 Update on the Symington / Wolfclyde Railway path and the Clydesdale Way developments.- presentation by D Chalmers BDCH 5.2 Local Community Place Plans 5.3 STC Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy 5.4 Weebly Website and grant information 5.5 Use of funds 6 ITEMS FROM BCC E MAILS, FACE BOOK PAGE, BIGGAR COMMUNITY PAGE: 7 POLICE REPORT 8 SLC COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS 9 TREASURER’S REPORT 10 WINDFARM MICROGRANTS 11 PLANNING MATTERS – 12 OTHER MATTERS
13 AOCB 14 Date of Next Meeting Kieran Found <[email protected]>10:07 (2 hours ago)Reply to me View in browserHi Diana, There is still time to secure your place at the only event dedicated to sharing proven strategies for driving resilience in the Scottish road network. Taking place 18th April 2024 at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel, Falkirk, Cold Comfort Scotland is not to missed! Latest Confirmed Speakers Include:
--------------------------- Full Conference Programme: All Sessions Now Confirmed! Gregory Wolverson, Civil Contingencies Advisor, Met Office (CONFIRMED) Met Office Civil Contingencies and the Road and Transport Sector Nick Russell, Network Manager, Amey (CONFIRMED) PIARC: The 2024-27 Winter Technical Committee Plan Stephen Milne, Strategic Projects Director, CENSIS (CONFIRMED) Case Study: Smart Surface Temperature Sensing for Winter Road Maintenance Matt Norris, Account Manager, MetDesk Limited (CONFIRMED) How Climate Assessments help apply NWSRG Guidance (Section 12) Tom Dougall, Unit Bridge Manager, Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Storm Challenges and Impact Jamie Rae, Senior Specialist Scientist, SEPA (CONFIRMED) Introducing the PREDICTOR Surface Water Flood Forecasting Tool Eoghan Hennessy, Project Manager, Esri (CONFIRMED) How Real-Time Data Solves Real Problems Martin Reid, Policy Director for Scotland, Wales & NI, Road Haulage Association (CONFIRMED) Road Closures and the Haulage Sector Alasdair Allen, Senior Operations Manager, BEAR Scotland (CONFIRMED) Winter Service on Scotland’s Trunk Roads: Our Journey towards Net Zero Nick Johnson, Customer Success Manager – Winter Software Solutions, Vaisala (CONFIRMED) Easy Insights: Unlocking Winter Road Maintenance in Challenging Areas Danny Chalmers, Head of Communications, Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Stein Connelly, Retired Head of Transport Resilience (Operations), Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Don't Make a Drama Out of a Crisis Adrian Runacres, Investigations and Risk Management Consultant and Technical Advisor, NWSRG (CONFIRMED) Ewan Tolson, Sales Manager, Cubbys (CONFIRMED) Nick Johnson, Customer Success Manager – Winter Software Solutions, Vaisala (CONFIRMED) Eoghan Hennessy, Project Manager, Esri (CONFIRMED) Moderator: Dominic Browne, Editor, Highways Magazine (CONFIRMED) Gap Analysis Panel Useful Links: ----------------------------------------------- CPD certificates are provided by the Institute of Highways Engineers post-event. If you feel a colleague would benefit from attending, please feel free to forward this invite on. If you have require more information or assistance with registration, please email me direct on [email protected] Kind regards, Kieran Kieran Found E: [email protected] The Cold Comfort Team Kieran Found <[email protected]>10:07 (2 hours ago)
Reply to me View in browser Hi Diana, There is still time to secure your place at the only event dedicated to sharing proven strategies for driving resilience in the Scottish road network. Taking place 18th April 2024 at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel, Falkirk, Cold Comfort Scotland is not to missed! Latest Confirmed Speakers Include:
--------------------------- Full Conference Programme: All Sessions Now Confirmed! Gregory Wolverson, Civil Contingencies Advisor, Met Office (CONFIRMED) Met Office Civil Contingencies and the Road and Transport Sector Nick Russell, Network Manager, Amey (CONFIRMED) PIARC: The 2024-27 Winter Technical Committee Plan Stephen Milne, Strategic Projects Director, CENSIS (CONFIRMED) Case Study: Smart Surface Temperature Sensing for Winter Road Maintenance Matt Norris, Account Manager, MetDesk Limited (CONFIRMED) How Climate Assessments help apply NWSRG Guidance (Section 12) Tom Dougall, Unit Bridge Manager, Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Storm Challenges and Impact Jamie Rae, Senior Specialist Scientist, SEPA (CONFIRMED) Introducing the PREDICTOR Surface Water Flood Forecasting Tool Eoghan Hennessy, Project Manager, Esri (CONFIRMED) How Real-Time Data Solves Real Problems Martin Reid, Policy Director for Scotland, Wales & NI, Road Haulage Association (CONFIRMED) Road Closures and the Haulage Sector Alasdair Allen, Senior Operations Manager, BEAR Scotland (CONFIRMED) Winter Service on Scotland’s Trunk Roads: Our Journey towards Net Zero Nick Johnson, Customer Success Manager – Winter Software Solutions, Vaisala (CONFIRMED) Easy Insights: Unlocking Winter Road Maintenance in Challenging Areas Danny Chalmers, Head of Communications, Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Stein Connelly, Retired Head of Transport Resilience (Operations), Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Don't Make a Drama Out of a Crisis Adrian Runacres, Investigations and Risk Management Consultant and Technical Advisor, NWSRG (CONFIRMED) Ewan Tolson, Sales Manager, Cubbys (CONFIRMED) Nick Johnson, Customer Success Manager – Winter Software Solutions, Vaisala (CONFIRMED) Eoghan Hennessy, Project Manager, Esri (CONFIRMED) Moderator: Dominic Browne, Editor, Highways Magazine (CONFIRMED) Gap Analysis Panel Kieran Found <[email protected]>10:07 (2 hours ago) Reply to me View in browser Hi Diana, There is still time to secure your place at the only event dedicated to sharing proven strategies for driving resilience in the Scottish road network. Taking place 18th April 2024 at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel, Falkirk, Cold Comfort Scotland is not to missed! Latest Confirmed Speakers Include:
--------------------------- Full Conference Programme: All Sessions Now Confirmed! Gregory Wolverson, Civil Contingencies Advisor, Met Office (CONFIRMED) Met Office Civil Contingencies and the Road and Transport Sector Nick Russell, Network Manager, Amey (CONFIRMED) PIARC: The 2024-27 Winter Technical Committee Plan Stephen Milne, Strategic Projects Director, CENSIS (CONFIRMED) Case Study: Smart Surface Temperature Sensing for Winter Road Maintenance Matt Norris, Account Manager, MetDesk Limited (CONFIRMED) How Climate Assessments help apply NWSRG Guidance (Section 12) Tom Dougall, Unit Bridge Manager, Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Storm Challenges and Impact Jamie Rae, Senior Specialist Scientist, SEPA (CONFIRMED) Introducing the PREDICTOR Surface Water Flood Forecasting Tool Eoghan Hennessy, Project Manager, Esri (CONFIRMED) How Real-Time Data Solves Real Problems Martin Reid, Policy Director for Scotland, Wales & NI, Road Haulage Association (CONFIRMED) Road Closures and the Haulage Sector Alasdair Allen, Senior Operations Manager, BEAR Scotland (CONFIRMED) Winter Service on Scotland’s Trunk Roads: Our Journey towards Net Zero Nick Johnson, Customer Success Manager – Winter Software Solutions, Vaisala (CONFIRMED) Easy Insights: Unlocking Winter Road Maintenance in Challenging Areas Danny Chalmers, Head of Communications, Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Stein Connelly, Retired Head of Transport Resilience (Operations), Transport Scotland (CONFIRMED) Don't Make a Drama Out of a Crisis Adrian Runacres, Investigations and Risk Management Consultant and Technical Advisor, NWSRG (CONFIRMED) Ewan Tolson, Sales Manager, Cubbys (CONFIRMED) Nick Johnson, Customer Success Manager – Winter Software Solutions, Vaisala (CONFIRMED) Eoghan Hennessy, Project Manager, Esri (CONFIRMED) Moderator: Dominic Browne, Editor, Highways Magazine (CONFIRMED) Gap Analysis Panel Help promote Warmer Homes Scotland to tackle fuel poverty
Dear partner, Help us reach more householders across Scotland and tackle fuel poverty by sharing our content about Warmer Homes Scotland to your network or socials today. What is Warmer Homes Scotland? Warmer Homes Scotland is a Scottish Government funded programme designed to help people in Scotland make their homes warmer and more comfortable. The programme covers a wide range of energy-efficient improvements like wall and loft insulation, draught-proofing, central heating, and renewables. Householders could get help worth up to around £10,000 or more. Since 2015, the programme has helped over 35,000 households across Scotland to live in warmer, healthier homes that are more affordable to heat. These improvements have not only enhanced the lives of the householders but also place Scotland in a better position to achieve its net zero targets. Help us reach more households We’d be grateful if you could help us reach more households across Scotland by sharing information about Warmer Homes Scotland in your communications – for example, on your website or on social media. To make it easier for you to spread the word, we’ve put together a handy stakeholder pack containing:
Thank you for helping us spread the word to tackle fuel poverty, we appreciate it. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. Many thanks, Mark Macleod Fuel Poverty Partnerships Manager Home Energy Scotland Clydesdale Mental Health & Addictions
Networking Event When: 31st of May from 9.30 (registration from 9am) to 12.30. Where: St Nicholas Church Hall, Castlegate, Lanark, ML11 9DZ. What: Presentations from The Wise Group, NHSL Primary Care Mental Health Team and others TBC. What: Table top discussions, information/resource sharing, networking. Who: Anyone working or volunteering in Clydesdale to support people with Mental Health and/or Addictions issues as well as those in recovery. Sign Up: https://forms.office.com/e/JWMa6t1Fxt?origin=lprLink |
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