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Police
Report
1 house break-in - male apprehended
1 attempted house break-in
1 theft of motor vehicle
2 attempted theft of motor vehicles
1 act of vandalism
1 road traffic incident
1 disturbance in Station Rd.
It was also noted that the abandoned car which had been situated in
Langbank Lodge Car Park has been removed.
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West of Scotland/
Abvest re Planned Sewerage System
Update was given
with regard to the above and as stated before the preferred option was
the construction of two pumping stations within the village and the
transfer of the sewerage for treatment in Inverclyde.
It was emphasised on more than one occasion that this will not solve
the flooding problem in the village but will remove the offending pollutants
from flooding. The flooding problem is a very different issue and is
not the responsibility of West of Scotland Water.
Mr. J. Smith asked various questions and some debate took place with
regard to some issues. It was again stressed that the above plan is
to meet European Legislation repumping of raw sewerage. Mr. John Smith
stated that the land which was proposed for both pumping stations was
owned by Lord St. Helens.
Representative for partnership replied that correspondence from above
stated that he had no interest in that land. They hope to receive approval
to go head with this option within the next month and the work should
commence April of this year and would take approximately 38 weeks to
complete.
It was mentioned that in the past there have been electricity power
cuts, in the village, and we were assured that alarms would be fitted
to alert the appropriate personnel who would then deal with the situation.
When the question of the septic tank/cesspit was raised the representative
from West of Scotland Water stated that he would get back to the Community
Council to confirm the proposed outcome.
Mr. Smith asked if West Ferry Option (ie. Ferryhill Plantation) had
been ruled out and he was told that the presentation tonight was for
the preferred option. However, some debate did take place but again
it was reinforced that this had been discussed at a previous meeting
and that the preferred option was the two pumping stations within Langbank.
The group were asked if the new proposals would cope with additional
building and it was stated that it could but within limitations. Again
it was stressed that these proposals are to adhere to European Legislation
with regard to the treatment of raw sewerage and not to solve the problem
of surface water flooding. Representative from Abvest talked about the
guidelines which they will have in place for those involved in this
project to ensure the health and safety of all.
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Minutes
of Meeting held on 13th February 2002
Minutes
were approved
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Planning Information
a) St. Vincent's Lodge - Plans now
submitted -it is a listed building
b) 27 Middlepenny Rd - Plans withdrawn but have been amended and resubmitted
- no objections from Community Council.
c) Houston Rd. - Application to build house - appeal has now gone to
Scottish Executive.
d) Middlepenny Rd. - Plans to build house on plot opposite St. Vincent's
Lodge, on bad bend, have been re-submitted. Community Council feel that
this would add to the difficulties already encountered by traffic on
this bend and should be carefully considered before permission is granted.
Community Council will write to Planning Department and express their
concerns.
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Reporting/ Protocols
Community Council
Forum to be set up. Community Councils to be provided with laptop with
internet and e-mail facility.
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Registered
Weed
Problem
is greater - the weed is growing and spreading. Community Council to
follow up and ensure that it is dealt with.
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Playing
Field
Marion has met Colin McLellan. He
will see what can be done with regard to fence ? undergrowth will be
cut back. However, it is not a high priority for council.
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Local
Committee Grant
Doggy
bin to be installed on land at entrance to Douglas Ave., tomorrow!!!!!
Langbank Primary has submitted a request for grant for additional litter
bins in playground.
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Litter etc.
Marion was told
that the Police and Renfrewshire Council have to have a joint protocol
to take this forward and that there does not appear to be any extra
money at the present time.
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Village Flood
Prevention
Situation was worse
recently when the tide was out. Marion has spoken to Stuart Marshall.
It has been thought that one reason for the problem is a missing manhole
and culvert. This issue is now in the hands of lawyers.
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Tree Preservation
Orders
Deirdre has contacted
appropriate department - J. McKie to send more detail.
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Railtrack
Work is ongoing
- doesn't appear to give cause for concern at moment.
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Community Council
Duties
To be finalised
at next meeting.
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A.0.C.B.
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Roads
Potholes
It was noted that there are numerous potholes throughout the village
and also on various approach roads - this will be dealt with at next
meeting.
Station Rd.
Five cars involved in various collisions on the morning of Saturday,
23rd February 2002 - in fact two cars were written off as a result.
The road had a slight covering of snow but underneath was black ice
and the roads had not been gritted. This will be brought to the attention
of Renfrewshire Council.
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Fireworks
Letter received
from Mr. J. Sheridan, MP regarding restrictions on the selling of Fireworks
etc. Petition available for signatures.
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Recycling waste-paper
Marion has e-mailed
Alison Ewing regarding the repositioning of the bin
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Proposals for
Development.
Mr. John Smith
Mr, Smith asked if Community Council would listen to some ideas/ proposed
plans which he felt would solve some of the villages problems.
It was stated that Community Councillors have agreed in the past that
there should be no encroachment of greenbelt and this position should
not change.
Mr. T. Bell said that he would be willing to look at the plans, but
was not saying that he would agree with them. Mr. Smith said that he
would bring his plans for the Community Council to look at.
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Date of Next Meeting
8th April, 2002 at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall
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