Torryburn minutes

Post Office Closure: matter carried forward. Torryburn Post Office is up for sale, possibly as private house+/or general store- suggestion if store, could it be a PO?

Proposed Gypsy Traveler stop over site at Gilanderson Toll: The issue appears to be abandoned as owners not wishing to sell the land to the council. To be discussed more fully during Cllr Walker’s report.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement: Nothing to report.

Maintenance of the Cemetery: BW and EL reported that no work has been carried out in the last month. The paths were extremely muddy with no grit and complaints from public regarding this. JD to send email to William Greig and Cllr Walker regarding this.

Play Park Consultation: Nothing to report except that the slide has been removed for safety reasons. Feeling of the meeting is that this has gone on for far too long. MEB wonders when the rest of the grant allocated will be used. Action JD

Hall Centenary: KS- The unveiling of the window and the Centenary of the hall went very well. A tremendous amount of effort was put into it . Minuted thanks go to Stephanie Blackden for the historical research and displays, Eva Lessels, Bunty Watson, Joan Nova for their hard work in preparing the buffet for the event. There have been many positive comments regarding the event, but a few negative from people who missed it. As it was in the press, in the newsletter and in shop window, we are at a loss how to publicise it any better. All who attended would like the village to have more events such as a ceilidh and the Gala resurrected.

Dog Mess on the Shore Road: Since the Council are unable to empty a litter/dog bin along the shore road, a suggestion was made that perhaps an ordinary wheelie bin could be put there for that purpose which could be emptied by the dustmen- ACTION JD to find out if this is possible.

Sewage: BW reported that it was cleaned promptly and there are no further complaints.

Drop Kerbs: Carried forward to next meeting.

Floral Enhancement: took place, very poor turn out

Bus shelter Torryburn: It was noted that a number of residents had complained about the positioning of the bus shelter next to the Post office as you could not seeing approaching buses from it. Carried forward. ACTION: JD

Woodland Trust: It was agreed that the Community Council would apply to the Woodland Trust for some trees to be planted around the villages.- Carried forward

3.0 Community Policing: BW reported that Road safety issues discussed, (Andy Jones), and that the Police targeted area would be Torryburn- Low Valleyfield. So far no one has seen them-BW watching regularly.

4.0 Councilor’s Report:

1. Acknowledgement of the sad death of Alan Facey, a regular attendee at our Community Council meetings, our condolences go to Linda and to Graham, from all present at our meeting.

2. The Centenary of the Hall was very good and praised our efforts.

3. Gypsy Travelers’ site-as stated earlier looks as if it now not going ahead- Cllr Walker states that he is very unhappy with the way the council officers handled the matter. Would like us to continue to pursue the Freedom of Information regarding the way it was carried out.

4. Logannet Carbon Capture was discussed and its potential benefits not only for Fife but Scotland.

5.West Fife Enterprise, suffering from lack of money but a worthwhile cause for young unemployed in our area.

6. Support for ceilidh.

5.0 Finance: MEB reported that the CC balance currently stood at £3444.75

6.0 Correspondence:

To be carried forward

7.0 Planning issues: to be carried forward

8.0 AOB:

Valleyfield Heritage Group: plans to raise funds to clean up, improve and restore the quality of the woodlands and the Bluther Burn, had tidy up day earlier this month and it went well.

KS-Church meeting to be held possibly 6th Dec regarding future of T/B church.

KS- Security at Village hall- Stuart Ward has done assessment of security- 3 points raised to improve our security. A 3 point locking door, a sensor/security light and protective screening over some of the windows. KS states that Community Council eligible to apply to Community Safety fund to carry out these recommendations.

KS- Blairhall will be the venue for a glass kiln and stained glass classes early next year.

MEB- Com Council has been approach to support the case that the parents of pupils attending Torryburn Primary to have the catchment areas changed from Inverkeithing High School to Queen Anne. The parents would like to state that they are not unhappy with the educational achievements of Inverkeithing High, but it is the logistics of them attending this school that are the problem. For example, if the child has to attend doctor or dentist, it is very difficult for them to then get to Inverkeithing. Also it limits any pre-exam study groups, or any sport or other activities after school-as there is no direct link From Inverkeithing to Newmills, Torryburn without a car. The children are missing out on very valuable after school activities. The children can attend QA at present if the parents are willing to pay up to £400 p/a for fares, which is beyond the budget of a lot of parents. It is believed that QA has scope to cope with the children from our villages as it is currently only 80% full. No extra buses should have to be laid on for them as at present they are bussed to Inv and also buses go through our villages already from Culross to QA. Cllr Walker suggests that the parents should write to Donna Manson, stating in writing the (above) reasons that a change in catchment should be made.

MEB- Safety Lighting in Tunnel- Nothing has been done since the Community Council paid the £2000 to the council to have this work carried out. Action-JD

9.0 Date of the next meeting: The next meeting will take place on Monday 16th January 2012.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 16th January 2012

AGENDA

Apologies
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:
COUNCILLOR REPORT
COMMUNITY POLICING
FINANCIAL REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
PLANNING MATTERS
AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 17th October 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Mary Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, members of the public.

Apologies: Fiona Day, Cllr Walker, Cllr Clelland.

Minutes of last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were proposed by EL and seconded by GW and approved. It was noted that Councilor Walker had not attended a Community Council meeting for a number of months. ACTION JD to contact Councillor Walker.

2.0 Action points / unresolved and standing items:

Post Office Closure: matter carried forward.

Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll: JD provided an update on the matter and read out emails from Cllr Clelland, Cllr McMullan and Cllr Walker all of whom supported the Community Council’s stance on the issue.

It was agreed that the Community Council would visit the site on 23rd October to carry out a formal assessment of it.

KS suggested the Council should look at other areas of land within its ownership for alternative sites. It was noted that the Council had previously considered Valleyfield Wood as a potential site.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement: Nothing to report.

Maintenance of the Cemetery: JD advised that he had contacted William Grieg who had agreed to provide the Community Council with a regular update on all future works that were carried out at the Cemetery.

Play Park Consultation: Nothing to report

Hall Centenary: KS and JEB reported that the plans were progressing well for the event. It was noted that the stained glass window was scheduled to be fitted on 1st November and that an open invitation had been sent to the members of Torryburn and District Heritage Group.

Dog Mess on the Shore Road: JD advised that he had met with Environmental Services who had again refused to place any bins along the Shore Road as they didn’t have the man power to empty them. However, they had agreed to relocate a bin from the Ness to the start of the shore road and to place an extra bin at Oakum Bay.

Sewage: BW reported that she had contacted Environmental Health about the smell of sewage coming from the shoreline at the Ness and that the pumping station at the Ness have been cleaned out.

Drop Kerbs: JD advised that he had contacted Roads and Transportation and was waiting for a response.

Floral Enhancement: It was noted that the next shrub and bulb planting day was scheduled to take place on 23RD October.

3.0 Community Policing: BW reported that the next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held 1 November 2011 - Tuesday @ 7.00 pm within the Admin Building, Ash Lagoons, Low Valleyfield.

4.0 Councillor Report: matter covered in item 2.

5.0 Finance: MEB reported that the CC balance currently stood at £2,972.13.

6.0 Correspondence:

NHS Fife- Various items;
Minutes of the Community Council Forum;

Fife Council - Weekly planning list; Planning Committee Agenda; Alterations to the Bus timetable; Funding Updates; Pressured Area Status; Fife Community Safety Partnerships; Planning and Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan; CSGN Community Projects Fund; Trusted Trader; Review of UK Parliamentary Constituencies; Floral Enhancement Grant;

Scottish Government - Commission on Rural Education Call for Evidence;
Letter from Charles McLennan;
Common Good Fund.

7.0 Planning issues: JD reported that there were two planning applications:

Conservatory extension to front of dwelling house, 75 Main Street, Newmills.

Listed building consent application for installation of replacement French doors and side panels to rear of dwelling house, 91 Main Street, Newmills.

8.0 AOB:

Valleyfield Heritage Group: JEB introduced Brain Montgomery from the Valleyfield Heritage Group who outlined the group’s plans to raise funds to clean up, improve and restore the quality of the woodlands and the Bulther Burn.

Woodland Trust: It was agreed that the Community Council would apply to the Woodland Trust for some trees to be planted around the villages.

9.0 Date of the next meeting: The next meeting will take place on Monday 21st November at 7pm.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 21st November 2011.

AGENDA

Apologies
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Post Office Closure
Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll
Play park at the Ness
Maintenance of the Cemetery
Heritage Project
Floral Enhancement

COUNCILLOR REPORT
COMMUNITY POLICING
FINANCIAL REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
PLANNING MATTERS
AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 19th September 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Mary Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, members of the public.

Apologies: Fiona Day, Cllr Walker, Cllr Clelland.

1.0 Minutes of last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were proposed by EL and seconded by BW and approved.

2.0 Action points / unresolved and standing items:

Post Office Closure – matter carried forward for one more meeting.

Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll: JD reported on the outcomes of a meeting that had been held with John Mills and Paul Short from Fife Councils Housing & Neighbourhood Service:

No other Council in Scotland was currently providing Gypsy Traveller Stop Over Sites.
£5k from the Tax General Fund would be used to construct the site which would operate seasonally.
The Council have no idea of how much it would cost to run and maintain the site or how many Gypsy travellers would use the site annually. JEB had suggested that the Council should pilot the scheme first before attempting to set up three sites at once.
Gyspy travellers who use the site would be provided with a water bowser, bins and portaloos.
Other communities such as Crail had been openly consulted by the Council in relation to the proposed establishment of a Stop Over Site in their area.

JEB disseminated copies of a leaflet that had been produced by Fife Council explaining how the site would operate and be managed by Fife Council.

JD advised that he had been contacted by Cllr / MSP Walker who was waiting for a response from Ronnie Hinds which he hoped to have within the next two weeks.

It was agreed that the Community Council would wait to hear form Cllr/ MSP Walker on the outcome of the complaint which he had lodged with the Chief Executive and the Freedom of Information request that had been lodged by JD, until taking any further action.

It was noted that the next meeting of the Gypsy Traveller Working Group was scheduled to take place on the 28th October and that the next meeting of the Housing and Communities Committee would take place on 1st November.

KS suggested that the Community Council should submit questions to be read out at the next meeting of the Housing and Communities Committee. It was noted that Cllr Bobby Cleland and Cllr Gerry McMullan were members of the committee.

A member of the public suggested that the Council should investigate Townhill Woodlands as an alternative site.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement: Nothing to report.

Maintenance of the Cemetery: EL advised that she and Joanne had painted the railings at the Cemetery as they were fed up waiting for the Council to do it. ACTION: EL & BW to continue to pursue the matter.

Play Park Consultation: Nothing to report

Heritage Project: KS and JEB reported that the official opening of the restored stained glass window would take place on 4th November; a display of photographs would be put up in the Hall as part of the event. KS advised that she had applied for funding for interpretation materials for the foyer of the Hall. The next meeting of the subgroup was scheduled to be held on 7th October at 7pm.

Dog Mess on the Shore Road: JD advised that he was to meet with Environmental Services later in the week to discuss the issue.

Beach Clean Up – JEB thanked everyone who had taken part in the beach clean up which had been reasonably well attended given the weather on the day. However, there had been a poor turnout for the bulb/ shrub planting day because of extremely bad weather.

Floral Enhancement: JEB reported that both villages had been awarded a silver award in the Beautiful Fife Competition. It was agreed that the CC would produce a newsletter and ask for help in setting up a gardening group. ACTION: JEB

Priority 1 - Speeding on Culross to Torryburn Road
Priority 2 - Parking in Kincardine Town Centre

It was noted that there were no updates in relation to the break in at the Hall.

4.0 Councillor Report: matter covered in item 2

5.0 Finance: MEB reported that the CC balance currently stood at £5,384.33.

6.0 Correspondence:

Minutes of the Community Council Forum 20TH September
Fife Council – weekly planning list, Agenda for the Planning Committee
Cllr Bobby Clelland Surgeries

7.0 Planning issues: None

8.0 AOB:

Local Groups - KS advised that the Valleyfield Heritage Group were holding a clean up in the woods on 2nd October and that she has set up a Cultural Diversity Group in West Fife.

Sewage - Concerns were raised over the smell of sewage coming from the shoreline at the Ness. It was agreed that the Community Council would contact Scottish Water. ACTION: JD

Drop Kerbs – Roberta King passed on and item of correspondence relating to the need of more drop kerbs within the villages. ACTION: JD

9.0 Date of the next meeting: The next meeting will take place on Monday 17th October at 7pm.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 17th October 2011.

AGENDA

Apologies
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Post Office Closure
Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll
Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement
Play park at the Ness
Maintenance of the Cemetery
Heritage Project
Dog Mess on the Shore Road
Floral Enhancement

COUNCILLOR REPORT
COMMUNITY POLICING
FINANCIAL REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
PLANNING MATTERS
AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 5th September 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Mary Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, members of the public.

Apologies: Fiona Day, Cllr Walker, Cllr Clelland, Rev Jayne Scott.

1.0 Minutes of last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by EL and seconded by GW.

2.0 Action points / unresolved and standing items:

Post Office Closure – matter carried forward.

Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll: JD reported that Fife Council’s Housing and Communities Committee had given approval to the Gypsy Traveller Working Group to seek temporary planning permission for the proposed stop over site. Fife Council claimed that the Community Council had been consulted on the matter at its meeting in April which Paul Short had attended at the request of the Community Council. It was agreed that a Council Officer attending a meeting did not represent a consultation.

JEB advised that he had contact Cllr Walker in relation to the matter given his previous reassurances that the site was unsuitable for the proposed development. In response to this Cllr Walker had lodged a complaint with Fife Council’s Chief Executive.

It was noted that a meeting was scheduled to take place with John Mills from Housing on Thursday to discuss the allegation made by John Mills in his report submitted to the Housing and Communities Committee that a consultation with the community in relation to the proposal had been carried out and was completed.

It was noted that the Cairneyhill CC shared the Community Council’s concerns in relation to the allegations made by Fife Council.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement: Nothing to report.

Maintenance of the Cemetery: EL advised that she had written a letter to the Council regarding the matter ACTION: EL & BW

Play Park Consultation: JD reported that the a draft design layout for the play park had been displayed at the Drop In which had been held on 27th June. A number of comments had been made on the design and these were to be passed on to Play Practice who would then prepare a final drawing.

Heritage Project: KS advised that an application had been submitted to the local area budget for the project and the group were planning to submit an application to Awards For All for the remainder of the funding required for the project. It was agreed that the Chair of the Carnegie Trust and the relatives of the people who were at the opening ceremony should be invited to the commemorative ceremony in the Hall. The next meeting of the subgroup was scheduled to be held on 12th September at 7pm.

It was agreed that the Community Council would write to the local Councillors and Fife Council to see if funding could be made available to spruce up the hall in time for the commemorative ceremony and given the damage which had been caused by the break in.

Dog Mess on the Shore Road: JD reported that the matter had been reported to the Council on numerous occasions and stressed that to date the Council were unwilling to put another bin along the Shore Road.

It was noted that a bin was needed at the football pitches in Newmills.

3.0 Community Policing: BW reported that the next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on Tuesday 6th September 2011 at 7pm within the Admin Building, Ash Lagoons, Low Valleyfield.

4.0 Councillor Report – Matter carried forward.

5.0 Finance: MEB reported that the CC balance currently stood at £4184.33. JD advised that he had been contact by the Council and asked to pay back the £2,000 which the Community Council had been given from the Locality Budget for relighting the underpass at the railway bridge. The works would now be carried out by Fife Council Roads department using their own budget.

6.0 Correspondence:

Minutes of the Community Council Forum

7.0 Planning issues: JD advised that there were three new planning applications for renovations to properties in Torryburn.

8.0 AOB:

Floral Enhancement: JD advised that the Community Council had been awarded a biodiversity grant of £250 from SNH /CSV to plant wildlife shrubs and plants around the villages. It was agreed this would take place on 17th September and that the Community Council would discuss setting up a Gardening Committee at its next meeting.

Beach Clean Up: It was noted that the Beach Clean Up was scheduled to take place on Sunday 11th September starting a 1pm at the Ness.

Over hanging trees: BW expressed her ongoing concerns about over hanging trees on the main road between Torryburn and Cairneyhill. JD reassured BW that the trees in question were included in the woodland management work scheduled to be undertaken in Craigflower Woods in 2012.

West Fife Villages Community Planning Group: KS advised that the Group had produced a calendar for 2012 with photographs of West Fife and that it was selling these for £5 to raise funds.

9.0 Date of the next meeting: The next meeting will take place on 19th September at 7pm.

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 19th Septmeber 2011.

AGENDA

Apologies
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Post Office Closure
Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll
Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement
Maintenance of the Cemetery
Heritage Project
Dog Mess on the Shore Road
Floral Enhancement

COUNCILLOR REPORT
COMMUNITY POLICING
FINANCIAL REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
PLANNING MATTERS
AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 20th June at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, Fiona Day, members of the public.

Apologies: John Emery-Barker, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, Cllr Clelland.

1.0 Minutes of last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by EL and seconded by BW.

2.0 Action points / unresolved and standing items:

Post Office Closure – matter carried forward.

Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll:

JD read out an email from Councillor Walker which expressed his disappointed at the Councils continued lack of progress in relation to the existing and proposed permanent gypsy traveller site. Cllr walker also encouraged people to continue to report any incidents surrounding the existing site to the Police.

It was agreed that any future correspondence from the Community Council to the Council in relation to the matter would be sent to the Head of Services rather than Council Officers.

Given the hazards created by vehicles coming out of the old road against the run of the traffic lights it was agreed that the Community Council should arrange a meeting with the Police and Fife Council to discuss a way of resolving the problem.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement: Nothing to report.

Maintenance of the Cemetery: EL and BW reported that again nothing had been done. JD advised that he had contacted William Greig who had agreed to carry out a site visit that day to assess what work had been carried out.

ACTION: EL & BW to contact WC again and arrange a meeting with him.

Over hanging trees: BW expressed her ongoing concerns about over hanging trees on the main road between Torryburn and Cairneyhill.

Play Park Consultation: JD reported that he had received a draft design layout for the play park and would display it at the Drop In which was scheduled to take place on 27th June 6:30 -9pm and which would allow people the opportunity to comment on a number of projects being planned in the villages as well as the outcomes of the survey which had been carried out in November.

Heritage Project: KS advised that the pupils in the Primary School were transcribing and reinterpreting the report on the formal opening of the Hall in 1911 and that she hoped that more people would sign up to be involved in the project at the Drop In on 27th June.

It was agreed that anyone wishing to make a donation to the hamper for the prize for the Drop In should hand them into the Crown.

Dog Mess on the Shore Road: It was agreed that the Community Council would contact John O’Neil in relation to the problem and that the matter should be taken to the community Forum as other communities along the Coastal Path experience similar problems.

3.0 Community Policing: BW reported that the next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on Tuesday 5th July, 2011 at 7pm within the Admin Building, Ash Lagoons, Low Valleyfield.

4.0 Finance: In MEB’s absence the item was carried forward.

5.0 Correspondence:

National Grid – Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Project.
Fife Council - Planning Committee.

6.0 Planning issues: JD advised that:

the retrospective application for the decking to the rear of 87 Main Street Newmills had been approved.

he had received a design scheme from the Council Traffic Management Team for the management of parking and road safety at the Brae in Main Street, Newmils. It was agreed that this would be displayed at the Drop In.

7.0 AOB: None

8.0 Date of the next meeting: The next meeting will take place on 15th August at 7pm.

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 23rd May 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, Fiona Day, members of the public.

Apologies: None

1.0 Community Safety Officer: JEB introduced PC McLeod who outlined his role as community safety officer which is to provide advice on a range of issues including security surveys and personal safety.

PC McLeod advised that he is based in Dalgety Bay and could be contacted through the call centre and that he is happy to attend community events and meetings.

2.0 Torryburn Church: JEB introduced Rev Jayne Scott who informed that she had asked to come along to the meeting to update people and explain the current position in relation to Torryburn Church. The church is currently used for 2 hours per month and had performed poorly in the previous three presbytery reviews which took place every 5-6 years. As a result of this it was inevitable that in the long term it would have to close.

However, the Church wanted to work along with the community to identify practical and viable community uses for the building and have asked for funding for a feasibility study to employ an architect to investigate potential design options and uses for the building.

The outcome of the application for funding for the feasibility study would be known by June/ July and if successful it would take approximately 6 months to complete the study.

JS suggested that the Church could potentially be managed by a community trust as a social enterprise and that it could still maintain a space for worship within it and stressed any new use of the church would have to compliment the use of the village hall.

It was noted that there were already precedents elsewhere within Scotland of communities running church buildings as community resources / enterprises. KS suggested that the church could apply for funding from LEADER. Cllr Walker suggested that funding could be sought from the Local Area Budget.

JEB thanked for the Rev Scott for her update.

3.0 Minutes of last meeting: The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by EL and seconded by GW.

4.0 Action points/ unresolved and standing items:

Post Office Closure – matter carried forward.

Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll: JD advised that there was no update from the Council’s Gypsy Traveller Working Group as the Housing and Communities meeting scheduled for 9th May had been deferred to August.

JEB advised that Stephanie Blackden and GW had looked into the ownership of the road and it looked likely that it was owned by Fife Council. It was agreed that the Community Council would contact Roads.

It was noted that there had been another near miss at the traffic lights as a result of a vehicle coming out of the old road against the run of the traffic lights.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement: JEB reported that he had been contacted by Roads and Transportation who advised that Fife Council’s Legal Services had claimed that the planning permission granted to build houses in Craigflower did not include a condition for the construction of a pedestrian crossing in Torryburn. However, Roads and Transportation had carried out a pedestrian survey at two locations in Torryburn in March and their assessment had concluded that there was not a justifiable need for a crossing. However if the Community Council maintained that there was a need it would be added to their list of requests.

Setting up of a Youth Club: KS reported on the outcomes of the survey of young people in the villages which had highlighted that there was not an identifiable need for a youth club. However it was agreed that the Community Council would ensure that there were activities and opportunities for young people and young children to get involved it.

Maintenance of the Cemetery: EL and BW reported that despite having met with a representative of Fife Council to discuss the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery nothing had been done. Cllr Walker voiced his disappointment and asked the Community Council to forward the background information on to him so he could take the matter forward.

Over hanging trees: Matter carried forward. However, it was noted that a fallen tree was blocking one of the paths in Craigflower.

Play Park Consultation: JD reported that there had been a poor turnout at the design your own play area workshop for parents on 12th May. However, the outcomes of the workshop would now be fed into the overall consultation and a draft design for the play area would be produced by Play Practice.

Heritage Project: KS advised that she had put in a pre application to the Heritage Lottery for funding for a project based around the Hall’s centenary and that she had booked the hall for the 27th June for a meeting of a sub group which would generate ideas for the project and identify funding opportunities and move it forward.

Trees behind Main Street Newmills: JEB welcomed Osato Osaghae from Housing Services. Osato advised that the Council wished to remove 23 Norway Spruce trees from a band of trees to the back of Main Street Newmills. The trees would be replaced with a mixture of native species before the winter. It was agreed that the Community Council would support the proposal.

Dog Mess on the Shore Road: It was noted that the problem was extremely bad.

5.0 Councillor Report: Cllr Walker advised that he would continue to serve as a Councillor for the next year and would continue to attend Community Council meetings. However, given his new role as an MSP he would be withdrawing from a number of committees within the Council and divide his time between being a councillor and working as an MSP within his new constituency. He had Kate Stewart to assist him with his work in West Fife.

Cllr Walker expressed his ongoing concerns over the lack of progress in relation to the existing and proposed permanent gypsy traveller site and suggested that the Community Council should invite representatives from the encampment and representatives from the Council to a Community Council meeting.

6.0 Community Policing: BW reported that the community’s ongoing concerns about the gypsy traveller encampment on the old road had been raised at the community engagement meeting. However the Community Police Officers had told them that the communities concerns need to be reported directly to the Police.

BW informed that the agreed policing priorities for May and June were:

Priority 1 – Speeding – Culross to Torryburn Road.
Priority 2 – Parking within Kincardine Town Centre.
Priority 3 – Youth Disorder within Lansdowne Crescent and Ramsay Court, Kincardine.

The next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on Tuesday 5th July, 2011 at 7pm within the Admin Building, Ash Lagoons, Low Valleyfield.

7.0 Finance: MEB reported that the balance stood at £4691 of which £1,700 ring fenced for the play area at the Ness and £2,000 was ring fenced for new lights in the tunnel under the railway bridge.

8.0 Correspondence:

SEPA View newsletter
Fife Council – Community Council Public Indemnity Insurance
Minutes of West Fife Forum

9.0 Planning issues: Nothing to report.

10.0 AOB:

Womens Group: KS informed that she had set up a women’s group which was meeting in Blairhall on Fridays.

Sergeant William G Paterson : JEB read out a letter from EL in relation to a ceremony which was being held in Ashburn, England to correctly commemorate the memory of Sergeant William G Paterson from Torryburn who along with all the crew of a Wellington bomber had died in 1944 when their plane crashed during a training exercise. It was agreed that the Community Council would provide a wreath to be laid at a ceremony.

11.0 Date of the next meeting: The next meeting will take place on 20th June at 7pm.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON Monday 20th JUNE 2011.

AGENDA

Apologies

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Post Office Closure
Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll
Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement
Maintenance of the Cemetery
Over hanging trees
Play Park Consultation
Heritage Project
Dog Mess on the Shore Road

COUNCILLOR REPORT

COMMUNITY POLICING

FINANCIAL REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

PLANNING MATTERS

AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 18th April, 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, members of the public.

1.0 Apologies - Graeme Facey - It was noted that Graeme Facey has resigned from the Community Council as he is no longer living within the villages.

2.0 Proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson Toll

JEB welcomed Paul Short from Fife Council to the meeting:

PS outlined the Councils the need to provide temporary stop over sites in Fife and the steps that had been taken by the Gypsy Traveller Working Group to identify potential sites. PS advised that the Councils Legal Service was still trying to identify the landowners of the former road at Gilanderson Toll. However, given the number of landowners involved in terms of the proposal it seemed unlikely that the Council would pursue the site.

PS advised that in terms of the current encampment, Fife Council could do nothing as it was on land which was not owned by them. However, Fife Council had written to COSLA and the Scottish Government asking for a change in the current legislation in Scotland governing encampments.

A debate ensued as to:

the proposed establishment of a stopover site;
health and safety issues in relation to the current use of the site;
environmental health issues in relation the current use of the site;
the rights of Gypsy Travellers;
the pros and cons of having a properly managed stop over site.

It was noted that:

People using the old road had felt threatened by tethered / aggressive dogs and that a member of the public had been bitten by one of the dogs;
People were concerned over the amount of detritus which had been dumped at the site;
As a result of vehicles coming in and out of the site two traffic accidents had been narrowly averted.

It was agreed that:

Action had to be taken to discourage the current and ongoing use of the site and that any incidents or issues which people felt were criminal need to be reported to the Police.

The Community Council should continue to press the Council in terms of its opposition to the proposed establishment of a permanent stop over site.

PS advised that the next meeting of the Gypsy Traveller Working Group would take place on the 9th May and that the next meeting of the Housing and Communities Committee would take place on 17th May.

JEB thanked Paul Short for attending the meeting and asked him to take the Community Council’s concerns back to the Gypsy Traveller Working Group and stressed the Community Council’s disaffection at the Council’s failure to openly consult the community on its proposal to establish a permanent stop over site.

3.0 Minutes of last meeting – The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by EL and seconded by GW.

4.0 Action points/ unresolved and standing items:

Post Office Closure – matter carried forward.

Dumping of garden waste – JD informed that he had received an update from Waste Aware Fife in relation to the Community Councils enquiry as to why residents on the Shore Road and Crombie Point were not provided with green waste bins. Waste Aware had advised that the area was designated as rural and that at the moment Fife Council didn’t provide this service to residents in rural areas.

Maintenance of the Cemetery – Nothing to report. ACTION: EL and BW to monitor the situation.

Old Bridge Torryburn – JD reported that a member of Fife Councils Structure team had agreed to carry out an inspection of the bridge.

Over hanging trees – ACTION: JD to establish if the trees in question were included in the new woodland management plan for Craigflower.

Play Park Consultation – JD informed that a design your own play area workshop for parents was being arranged.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement – Carried forward.

Setting up of a Youth Club - KS introduced Kirsty and Leanne from Youth Services Outreach who have visited the villages over the past three weeks in an effort to speak to young people out and about in the villages. It was noted that the outreach workers have spoken to seven young people and that one young person had come along to the meeting held on 28th March.

It was agreed that the Community Council should progress the potential provision of a programme of activities for young people within the villages.

Jan Scott advised a meeting was being organised with the Church to discuss drug use in the villages on 4th May in High Valleyfield.

Stained Glass Window - KS introduced Keith who would provide a quote for the work to remove and restore the stained glass panel. Keith set out his experience and his initial thoughts in terms of the panel.

KS advised that she had uncovered the documents recording the official opening of the Hall on 3rd November 1911. It was agreed that something should be done to celebrate the Halls centenary.

JEB suggested that a sub group should be formed to develop ideas and a project.

Traffic issues - JD advised that he had spoken to Fife Council and that there was nothing allocated in this year’s budget for designation of 20mph zones within the villages.

There also was nothing to report in relation proposals to make the brae in Newmills safer.

Dog Fouling – JD reported that he had met with the Dog Warden. The Shore Road was to be cleaned and the wardens would patrol the area on an ad hoc basis.

Torryburn and Newmills Community Group - Nothing to report.

Villages / Beach Clean-up – JD advised that he had spoke to the Council’s Community Pay Back team about getting the grass cut on the Shore Road and the removal of fly tipping from the woods and a site meeting was to be arranged. 3rd July at 1pm was agreed as the date for the annual beach clean up.

5.0 Councillor Report - Cllr Walker expressed his disappointment at the handling of the proposed Gypsy Traveller stop over site and reiterated that he felt that the site was unsuitable for the proposed development.

The Local Area Committee had approved the money to fix the lights under the tunnel and he had visited the school to see the new computer system which had also been installed using monies from the LAC budget.

Cllr Walker suggested that the Community Council should potentially look at money from the Carnegie Trust, Scottish Power and Fife Council to develop a local heritage project.

Gary Day was the new Community Policing Inspector for the area and Cllr Walker encouraged people to contact the police in relation to information about drug use in the villages.

Cllr Walker expressed his pleasure at seeing things were moving in the villages.

6.0 Community Policing – BW advised that the priorities remained the same until the next meeting which was scheduled to take place on the 3rd of May at the Ash Lagoon Offices at 7pm.

7.0 Finance - MEB reported that the balance stood at £4,691. This figure included a grant of £2,000 for the lights under the Railway Bridge and £1,700 for the design of the play area at the Ness.

8.0 Correspondence:

Fife Council – Weekly Planning List; Annual Grant arrangements.
NHS - various letters asking if the Community Council would like to be represented on various groups.
Minutes of the West Fife & Coastal Community Council Forum.
Councillor Bobby Clelland – Surgery Information.
Beautiful Fife – It was agreed that each of the villages would enter the award scheme independently.
Entrust.

9.0 Planning issues – A member of the public highlighted that a retrospective planning application had been submitted for the construction of an area of decking in Newmills.

It was agreed that the Community Council would monitor any comments or objections to the application.

10.0 AOB

Exercise Classes at the Ness – JD advised that he had received a number of complaints from residents at the Ness about the level of noise that was generated by the music at the classes. It was suggested that the person running the class need a license.

Fly tipping at Craigflower - JD reported that he had received a complaint from a resident about fly tipping in Craigflower. It was agreed to report the matter to Fife Council.

Once upon a time in Fife - Jan Scott advised that a trailer for the Theatre Workshop Scotland film being produced on mining in Fife could now be viewed online.

11.0 Date of the next meeting - The next meeting will take place on 23rd May at 7pm and this meeting would be the Community Council’s AGM and be followed by an ordinary meeting.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN

THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE

ON MondaY 23rd MAY 2011.

AGENDA

Apologies
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS
COUNCILLOR REPORT
COMMUNITY POLICING
FINANCIAL REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
PLANNING MATTERS
AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 19th May, 2010

PRESENT: John Emery-Barker, George Watt, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Bunty Watson, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, John Duffy, Members of the Public

APOLOGIES: Lou Marcham

1.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Proposed: MEB Seconded: GW

2.0 MATTERS ARISING – It was noted that Lou Marcham had resigned from the Community Council.

3.0 CHAIRPERSONS REPORT- JEB thanked everyone who had helped and supported the Community Council’s work over the previous year and reported on the Community Council’s activities in relation to dealing with traffic, planning and other issues which affected the villages. JEB advised that a number of these issues would be covered in the Community Council Newsletter which would be produced and disseminated to every household in the villages.

4.0 TREASURERS REPORT - MEB advised that the Community Council’s balance at the end of the year stood at £5574.78. It was noted that an additional £45.74 was held in a separate ring fenced Torry Bay Enhancement account.

5.0 APPOINTEMENT OF OFFICE BEARERS - Councillor Walker took control of the Chair and presided over the proceedings for the election of Office Bearers which resulted in the following members of the Community Council being appointed:

Chair: John Emery-Baker Proposed: GW Seconded: BW
Vice Chair: George Watt Proposed: JD Seconded: EL
Treasurer: Mary Emery-Baker Proposed: BW Seconded: GW
Secretary: John Duffy Proposed: MEB Seconded: GF

6.0 ENTRUST Procedures - JD reported that ENTRUST returns had been completed on time and that a meeting was scheduled to be held with the Council to discuss maintenance issues.

AOB: JEB asked for nominations from the floor to fill LMs seat on the Community Council. Kate Stewart was proposed by MEB and seconded by JEB.

7.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING - The next AGM will take place in May 2011.

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 21st March 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, Bunty Watson, John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker, members of the public.

1.0 Apologies - Cllr Walker, George Watt, Graham Facey,

2.0 Minutes of last meeting – The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by EL and seconded by BW.

3.0 Proposed establishment of a permanent Gypsy Traveller stopover site at Gilanderson Toll – JD advised that he had come across a series of reports to the Council Communities and Housing Committee which referred to the proposal to establish a permanent Gyspy Traveller stopover site at Gilanderson Toll. The reports inferred that the setting up of a site for 20 plus caravans and vans was actively being progressed by the Council without any consultation with the local community.

JD had passed the information onto Cairneyhill Community Council and had brought the matter to the attention of the local Councillors and the West Fife Community Council Forum. Cairneyhill Community Council had also written to local Councillors to voice their concerns on the matter.

JD read out an email from Councillor Walker and an email from Councillor Ferguson on the matter.

A debate ensued in relation to the rights of gypsy travelers, as well as people’s concerns about the existing encampment at Gilanderson Toll and the potential impact which having a permanent stopover site would have on the villages.

It was noted that a member of the Council had agreed to attend Cairneyhill Community Council’s meeting on 5th April to discuss the proposed stopover site and it was agreed that representatives from the Community Council should attend the meeting.

4.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Post office closure – Matter carried forward.

Dumping of Garden Waste, Shore Road – Matter carried forward.

Cemetery – EL/BW reported that they had met with William Grieg and agreed a work program and that they would monitor the Councils progress in implementing the works. ACTION: EL/BW

Old Bridge, Torryburn – JD reported he had asked for a meeting with the Council’s Structure Team to discuss what work would be needed to make the bridge safe before approaching Clowes. ACTION: JD

Overhanging Trees – Matter carried forward. ACTION: JD to ascertain who owns the land in question

Play Park Consultation – JD informed that the design your own play area workshop in the school on 17th had taken place. However there had been a poor response to the questionnaires. It was agreed that an additional meeting was needed to let people see what was being proposed. A member of the public questioned the need to improve the play area as it was rarely used.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement –JD advised that he had received an amended Woodland Management Plan and a copy of the agreed Minute and changes to the Section 75 Agreement. No work would take place in the woods until October 2012.

It was noted that no reference was made to the establishment of a pedestrian crossing. ACTION: JD to pursue the matter with the Council.

Youth Club – KB reported that flyers had been given to the school for a school bag drop. Fife Council had agreed to provide some outreach workers to speak to young people out and about in the villages. The meeting would go ahead as planned and invited members of the Community Council to attend it.

Stained Glass Window – KS advised that she and GF had met and looked at removing the window. However it was a much bigger and more difficult job than originally anticipated so they had left it in place.

A member of the public who had worked for the National Trust advised that the Community Council needed to get a stained glass conservator to look at the window before moving it as she was concerned that it would be very fragile and potentially fall apart if it was moved.

KS reported that she was pursuing the title deeds for the hall and other material to ascertain the historical significance of the window and to find out when the Hall was originally built.

Lights for tunnel – JD advised that the funding for the works would be paid into the Community Council’s bank account.

Parking / Traffic Issues Newmills – JD informed that he had met with Roads and Transportation who had agreed to look at potential solutions to resolve road safety issues at the Brae. ACTION: JD

Torryburn and Newmills Community Group - It was noted that members of the Community Council had meet on 14th March and discussed the report on the outcomes of the questionnaire which had been disseminated and collated by the Council and VONEF on behalf of the group.

JD advised that he had forwarded the Community Councils’ thoughts and suggestions on to the group.

James Breen from the group had contacted him and had offered to act as an impartial chair and to facilitate a meeting between the Community Council and the group. It was agreed to accept James’ offer.

ACTION: JD to contact James and other members of the group

Litter/ Beach Clean - Matter carried forward.

5.0 Councilor Report – Nothing to report in Cllr Walkers absence.

Community Policing – BW advised that the Policing priorities were:

Priority 1 – Speeding – Within the coastal villages between Culross and Torryburn
Priority 2 – Motorcycles within Valleyfield Woods.

The next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on 3rd May at the Ash Lagoons offices at 7pm.

7.0 Finances - MEB reported that the balance stood at £5,640.

8.0 Correspondence -

Fife Council –Weekly Planning List; Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils.
NHS - various letters asking if the Community Council would like to be represented on various groups.
West Fife & Coastal Villages Community Council Forum – Minutes. It was agreed that KS could attend these meetings.
Parking at Queen Margaret Hospital – JEB advised that following on from the Bellyeomnan Community Councils letter he had now received a letter from NHS Chief Executive and had responded to the letter.

9.0 Planning Issues – JD reported that an application had been submitted to erect a wind turbine at Bullions Farm.

It was noted that the application to open a takeaway in Newmills was no longer being pursued.

10.0 AOB.

Traffic Issues Torryburn - A member of the public advised that they had contacted the Council over concerns about the speed of traffic going along Eilean Lane , Rose Lane and Low Causeway. The Council had erected a number of cameras to monitor the situation. However the method used by the Council to calculate the average speed has come up with a figure which was within the official speed limit for these streets.

JEB suggested that the Council had previously suggested the implementation of 20mph limit on a number of streets within the villages.

ACTION: JD to ascertain if streets in Torryburn were included in this proposal.

11.0 Dog Fouling on the Shore Road- It was agreed that the Community Council would contact the Fife Council dog warden in relation to the matter.

12.0 Date of Next meeting – 18th April 2011 at 7pm.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN

THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE

ON MondaY 18th APRIL 2011 AT 7:00PM.

AGENDA

Apologies

Proposed establishment of a permanent Gypsy Traveller stop over site at Gilanderson

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

COUNCILLOR REPORT

COMMUNITY POLICING

FINANCIAL REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

PLANNING MATTERS

AOB

11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 21st February 2011 at 7pm, in the Hall

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, Graham Facey, John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, members of the public.

1.0 Apologies - None.

2.0 Minutes of last meeting – The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by EL and seconded by GW.

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Post office closure - JD advised that he had lodged a formal complaint with the Post Office having heard nothing from them despite a number emails. The Post Office had then contacted him to advise their Field Change Advisor dealing with Newmills Post Office had retired. The Post Office had then passed on the contact details of the new person responsible for the matter. JD had requested more background information on the Post Office Local option which is being offered.

ACTION: JD to write to local businesses

Dumping of Garden Waste, Shore Road – JD advised that he had contacted the Council and asked if they could supply residents on the Shore Road with green waste bins or provide an alternative option.

Cemetery – JD advised that he had contacted William Grieg and agreed to meet with him at 4pm on 2nd March. ACTION JD/EL/BW

Old Bridge, Torryburn – JD reported that he contacted the Council who had confirmed that the bridge was not on their maintenance register or owned by them. ACTION JD to contact Clowes

Overhanging Trees – matter carried forward.

Play Park Consultation – Play Practice were due to carry out a design you own play area workshop in the school on 17th March 9:30 -11:30. A questionnaire asking for everyone’s comments and views on play area would go out to every household in the villages along with the Community Newsletter.

Craigflower, Section 75 Agreement – Nothing to report. ACTION JD to contact the Council and ask for an update

West Fife Villages Booklet – JD advised that he had dropped some booklets off at the Library.

Youth Club – KB reported that she had spoken to the Service Manager for Youth Work and local youth workers to discuss the potential and options for setting up a group. KS advised that she had booked the hall for a meeting with young people on 28th March 6:15 -7:15pm and produced a flyer to go out with the Community Newsletter. ACTION: KS to pass a copy of the flyer to JD

Stained Glass Window – KS advised that the artist who would repair the window had looked at it but felt that she needed to take it down and move to her studio before making a decision on what is the best method/ material to use to repair it and how much it would cost.

It was agreed that the Community Council should contact members of the History group to ascertain the historical significance of the window. ACTION KS/GF

Lights for tunnel – The Council had agreed to replace the lights using funding from the locality budget .

Parking / Traffic Issues Newmills – JD informed that a meeting had been arranged with Traffic management on 2nd March to discuss problems relating to the Brae at Newmills. ACTION: JD

Councilor Report - Councillor Walker reported that:

he had visited the Gypsy / traveler encampment at Gilanderson bridge. GW advised that a member of the public had been bitten by a dog from the encampment. It was asked how long they would be allowed to remain at the location. Cllr Walker advised that the Council had been unable to identify the owner of the land and that the legal process involving court orders was protracted.

JEB surmised that there appears to be a change in people’s opinion and patience in relation to the matter.

It was agreed that the Community Council would write to Councillor Walker and Councillor Alice Mc Garry who chaired the Councils Gypsy Traveller working group. ACTION: JD

It was noted that the Gyspy Traveller Working Group were investigating the potential of establishing the old road as an official stop over site at the location and looking at compulsory purchasing the land to accommodate this.

Scottish Power’s Carbon Capture Project was likely to go ahead. This would create a number of temporary and permanent jobs as well as apprenticeships. Cllr Walker encouraged the Community Council to apply for funding from Scottish Power.

that funding had been approved from the West Fife Common Good fund to change a garage at the Abbey in Culross into an information point/heritage centre. GW advised that the presbytery had rejected the proposal.

the Torryburn and Newmills Community Group’s plans to develop the Torry Bay hotel had fallen through and that the group was now exploring alternative uses for Torryburn Church.

Community Policing – BW advised that the Policing priorities remained as:

Youth Disorder – High Street, Kincardine, Tulliallan Primary School and the playing fields, Kincardine.
Anti Social Behaviour within Valleyfield Woods.

The next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on 1 March at the Ash Lagoons offices at 7pm.

A member of the public reported that he had approached an adult with a child illegally using a quad on the Coastal Path and had been verbally abused.

JEB encouraged everyone to report any instance or problem of this nature directly to the police as and when they occurred.

6.0 Finances - MEB reported that the balance stood at £5640.03. It was noted that in line with the Council’s new policy for funding Community Councils it looked likely that the Community Council would receive an extra £100 per year.

Correspondence -

Fife Council – Planning Committee Agenda; Weekly Planning List; Licensing BoardNHS - various letters asking if the Community Council would like to be represented on various groups.
SEPA view.
ASCC Newsletter –JEB asked if we were fully paid up members of the association. ACTION JD to clarify
Councillor Walker – possible attendance at your community council meeting or other meeting – JD advised that the Community Council could not accommodate Cllr Walker request. Cllr Walker agreed.
West Fife Villages 15 – It was noted that the Group was to dissolve.
West Fife & Coastal Villages Community Council Forum – Minutes.
Parking at Queen Margaret Hospital – Bellyeoman Community Council.

8.0 Planning Issues – JD reported that an application had been submitted to open a takeaway in Newmills and that he had submitted an objection to the proposal on behalf of the Community Council after having been contacted by local residents. 32 objections have been lodge against the proposal,

9.0 AOB.

Ash Lagoons Committee - JEB advised that –

Construction of the new lagoons was under way.
A stretch of road at High Valleyfield which had been damaged by lorries going to the lagoons during the severe winter weather had been repaired.
Scottish Power was quietly confident about successfully winning the Carbon Capture Project and that they would know the outcome of this by April. This was a ten year trial to assess the effectiveness of the process and technology. JEB outlined the key processes involved in the project. If successful construction work would begin in 2012.

Torryburn and Newmills Community Group - Copies of the report produced from the results of the questionnaire were disseminated to the members of the Community Council. It was agreed that the Community Council would meet on the 14th March at 7pm to look at the report and agree which aspects of it and the Group should take forward separately and which matters they should take forward jointly.

It was agreed that the Community Council should encourage the Group to raise their public profile within the community by becoming formally constituted, making the minutes of their meetings publically available and using the Hall for meetings.

Litter/ Beach Clean – A member of the public asked if there were any dates set for a beach clean as there was a large of amount of rubbish within Craigflower Woods. No decision was reached on a date. However, it was suggested that this was something that could be tackled by Criminal Justice Team. ACTION JEB

10.0 Date of Next meeting – 21st March 2011 at 7pm.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN

THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE

ON MondaY 21ST MARCH 2011 AT 7:00PM.

AGENDA

Apologies

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANNET GYSPY TRAVELLER STOP OVER SITE AT GILANDERSON TOLL.

ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

COUNCILLOR REPORT

COMMUNITY POLICING

FINANCIAL REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

PLANNING MATTERS

AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 17 January 2011 at 7pm

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, Graham Facey, John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, members of the public.

1.0 Apologies - None

2.0 Minutes of last meeting – The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by BW and seconded by GW subject to the following amendments:
The inclusion of Cllr Walkers in the attendance list.
Item 5 Community Policing:
High Valleyfield - Antisocial behaviour
Valleyfield Woods - Antisocial behaviour caused by motorcycles and air weapons

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Torryburn and Newmills Community Group – the results of the survey would be available later in January.

Post office closure - JD advised that he had checked the Post Office Ltd website for the advert and background information for the post master job. However, it was no longer on the website and he had contacted Helen Belford directly for the information. Action carried forward.

Dumping of Garden Waste – JD advised that he had contacted Derek Abott. It was agreed that the Community Council should contact the Council and discuss the potential of supplying residents on the Shore Road with green waste bins.

Cemetery – It was agreed that the Community Council would contact Liz Murphy for an update as nothing appeared to be happening. ACTION JD

Disabled Parking Spaces – JEB read out a letter from Ian Jones and criteria for the application of disabled parking. The disabled parking bay had been removed on the request of the applicant after their neighbours had become abusive in relation to the matter.

Old Bridge Torryburn – It was agreed that the Community Council would contacted the Council in relation to the matter to ascertain if they knew who owned the bridge. ACTION JD

Overhanging Trees – matter carried forward.

Play Park Consultation – JD advised that Play Practice were due to meet with the school.

Craigflower Section 75 Agreement – Nothing to report.

4.0 Councilor Report - Councillor Walker reported that:

He had attend a meeting of the Torryburn and District Historical society.
The Council’s response to the problems caused by the severe weather had been good. However it was noted that a number of residents’ bins had still not been emptied. Residents in Adia Road had also had problems of getting up the road during the bad weather.
He had visited the Gypsy encampment at Gilanderson Bridge. The Council was investigating the potential of a permanent site at this location. A full consultation would be carried out before any decision would be reached. Cllr Walker felt that as access to the site was poor it was unlikely to happen.
An application from Culross Abbey to the Common Good fund for a contribution towards the establishment of a heritage centre had been approved.

5.0 Community Policing – BW advised that the Policing priorities were:

Youth Disorder – High Street, Kincardine, Tulliallan Primary School and the playing fields, Kincardine.
Anti Social Behaviour within Valleyfield Woods.

The next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on 1 March at the Ash Lagoons offices at 7pm.

6.0 Finances - MEB reported that the balance stood at £5,639.64

7.0 Correspondence
Fife Council – Planning Committee Agenda; Weekly Planning List; Balancing the books training course, Floral Enhancement Grant, West fife Common Good Fund.
NHS - various letters asking if Community Council would like to be represented on various groups.
SEPA view.
National Grid UK Carbon Capture EIA Scoping report.
Scottish Government – ASCC Stakeholder Survey

8.0 Planning Issues - None

9.0 AOB
West Fife Villages Booklet – KB advised that there were no booklets in Valleyfield Library. ACTION JD

Hogmanay Party – KB asked if anyone knew about a party that had been organized in the Hall. Jan Scott advised that it had been organized by a group of local people who had sold a restricted number of tickets for it. It was noted that they had booked the hall for next year.

Youth Club – It was agreed that KB would look at the potential of funding for setting up a youth club. The Community Council would look at setting up a meeting for young people in the village. ACTION KS

Stained Glass Window – It was agreed that the Community Council would look at restoring the window above the door in the Hall ACTION KS

Lights for tunnel - It was agreed that the Community Council would apply for funding from the local area committee for funding for lights in the tunnel.

Parking Issues – GF asked if anything could be done to help the Church to get a car park. It was agreed that the Community Council would write to Roads about parking problems pot holes and the Brae in Newmills. ACTION JD

10.0 Date of Next meeting – 21st February 2011 at 7pm.

NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MondaY 21ST FEBRUARY 2011 AT 7:00PM.

AGENDA

1.0 Apologies

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

4.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT

5.0 COMMUNITY POLICING

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

8.0 PLANNING MATTERS

9.0 AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Torryburn and Newmills Community Council

Minutes of meeting held on 15th November 2010 at 7pm

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, George Watt, Bunty Watson, Graham Facey, John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker, members of the public

1.0 Apologies - None

2.0 Minutes of last meeting – The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by Eva Lessels and Seconded by George Watt.

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS:

Torryburn and Newmills Community Group – It was noted that a questionnaire had been distributed to all of the households in the village and was also available online. The closing date for the return of the questionnaire was the 30th November, the results would be available in January. A number of those present expressed their reservations as they felt that the questionnaire still didn’t say exactly who it was from.

Post office closure - JD advised that he had spoken to the Post Office Ltd in relation to the temporary closure. In keeping with the Post Office current policy any new Post Master would not receive a wage but be paid on a commission basis. This meant that a new Post Office would have to be located within an existing business in order to be commercially viable.

The Post Office was unable to advise the Community Council when a closure designated as a temporary closure would become permanent.

ACTION: JD to write to the businesses within the villages and invite them to a meeting to discuss the possible relocation of a Post Office

Dumping of Garden Waste – JD advised that he had contacted SEPA, SNH and Fife Countryside and the Coastal Trust in relation to the matter.

A resident from the Shore Road expressed her personal disappointment in how the matter had been dealt with by the Community Council and handled by Council officials. It was noted that the Council did not supply residents along the Shore Road with green waste bins. ACTION: JD to pass the resident’s concerns to Derek Abott.

Ash Lagoons Meeting - JEB and MEB had attended the meeting on the 2nd Nov. Residents from Low Valleyfield had asked for trees along the edge of the Ash Lagoons to be thinned. A fire had broken out in one of the generators in the Power station which was not in use. Scottish Power were progressing their Carbon Capture Project Proposal – they would know in April 2011 if they were successful.

Cemetery – It was noted that EL and BW had heard nothing from the Council.

Pedestrian crossing - JEB advised that he had contacted Ian Henderson in relation to the unfilled planning condition. The Council would follow it up as part of their ongoing discussion with Clowes over the Section 75 Agreement.

Disabled Parking Spaces – JEB advised that he had contacted Ian Jones on 25th Oct in relation to the matter. Ian had passed the matter onto a member of his staff to take forward.

Street Lights, Torryburn – JEB advised that the lights along Smiddy Road and Shore Road, Newmills were the local priorities on the Council list for replacement.
Beach – JEB advised that the matter had been passed onto SEPA and Scottish Water. The phosphorescence in the water was the result of microscopic algae.

Old Bridge Torryburn - JD advised that he had received a reply from Clowes who seem to be uncertain of the ownership of the bridge. However, they had suggested that if the Community Council or another body wanted to carry out any repairs to it they would have no objections.

Overhanging Trees – matter carried forward.

Play Park Consultation – JD advised that a topographical survey of the Ness had been completed and that Play Practice were hoping to go into the school before Christmas to carry out a workshop with the pupils.

Craigflower Section 75 Agreement - A minute and changes to the Agreement were being drafted by the Council’s Legal Services, a copy would be forwarded to the Community Council.

4.0 Councilor Report - Councillor Walker:

• The project to restore and manage Valleyfield Woods was scheduled to go to the South West Area committee for approval ;
• An internal meeting had been held in relation to the travellers at Gilanderson Bridge;
• The primary school had been awarded £5,000 from the locality budget to buy computers. Cllr Wallker encouraged the Community Council to apply for a grant. JEB reported that Jeanette had asked if the Community Council could help find funds for works needed in the hall. The need for lights along the underpass at the railway bridge was discussed.
• Councillor Walker advised residents should report any problems with street lights directly to the Council.

5.0 Community Policing – BW advised that the Policing priorities until January were:
• Speeding;
• Anti social problems in Kincardine;
• Dogs not under proper control.

The next Community Engagement Meeting was scheduled to be held on: 11th January at the Ash Lagoons offices.

6.0 Finances - MEB reported that the balance stood at £5741.

7.0 Correspondence
• Fife Council – Planning Committee Agenda; Craigflower Section 75 Agreement; Weekly Planning List; Beautiful Fife Judging Report.
• NHS - various letters asking if Community Council would like to be represented on various groups.

8.0 Planning - Bayview Plot 3 – JD reported that the application had been approved by Council officers using delegated powers despite the Community Councils objection.

9.0 AOB – None.

10.0 Date of Next meeting – 17TH January 2011 at 7pm.

NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MondaY 17th JANUARY 2011 AT 7:00PM.

AGENDA

• Apologies

• APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

• ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

• COUNCILLOR REPORT

• COMMUNITY POLICING

• FINANCIAL REPORT

• CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

• PLANNING MATTERS

• AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

Minutes of meeting held on 19th October 2010

Attended: John Emery-Barker, Kate Stewart, Eva Lessels, James Bream, Jan Scott, George Watt, Bunty Watson, Graham Facey, Joan

1.0 Apologies: John Duffy, Mary Emery-Barker

2.0 Minutes of last meeting – The minutes of the last meeting were approved. Proposed by Eva Lessels and Seconded by George Watt

3.0 Election of Office Bearers - Kate Stewart chaired this part of the meeting.

CHAIRMAN: JEB proposed as Chair by GW, seconded by EL - JEB accepted position
VICE-CHAIRMAN: GW proposed as VC by BW, seconded by JEB - GW accepted position
SECRETARY: JD proposed by EL and seconded by JEB - JD not in attendance but had agreed to accept position in his absence
TREASURER: MEB proposed by GW, seconded by BW - EB not in attendance but had agreed acceptance in her absence

4.0 Torryburn and Newmills Community Group - James Bream attended the meeting to give some insight into the new community group which has now formed a steering committee. JB stated some issues re last months minutes and his attendance tonight was to give some insight into what the group’s plans are. Re the purchase of the Torry Bay Hotel, this may be unrealistic but JB willing to add structure to the group as he has prior experience in this field. It was also noted that funding may be more accessible via this new group as opposed to the Community Council. The group intends to mail every household in both Torryburn and Newmills to assess the needs/wants of the community. Issues raised will then be discussed with the community. Norma Graham and Sharon Hutchison from Fife Council have the remit to send the survey which is expected to be in November. KS asked JB if full consultation being provided by Fife Council and expressed the usefulness of this as a way forward. JB asked if the Community Council would consider the survey prior to it being sent - agreed. JEB provided JB with his email address to enable the results of the survey to be sent on completion.

5.0 Post office closure - The Post office closure discussed, no further info available at this time.

Bulb planting - The bulb planting day was successful, some daffodils still available. Joan and George agreed to plant some more bulbs - JEB to deliver to them.

Dumping of Garden Waste - The recent concerns re dumping of garden waste on the foreshore, JD has written to Mr McAllister in connection with this issue.

Bollard on Shore Road – The problem with bollard on Shore Road has now been resolved - JEB awaiting key for same to be sent to him.

6.0 Community Policing - JEB was informed by BW that the next meeting of Community Policing would be at 7pm on 2nd Nov at the Ash Lagoon Buildings between Newmills and Low Valleyfield.

7.0 Finances - £5741 held in account - cost of bulbs to be deducted from this total.
£5000 still in account for consultation re playground at The Ness which should be starting soon. Discussion on whether £200 has been received from the Neighbourhood Watch disbandment. MEB to clarify but it’s expected that that amount is in the account.

8.0 Correspondence
From: Fife Council - re Village in Bloom application
From: Fife Council re renewal of designated places for alcohol consumption in the villages - discussed, no changes required
From: Associated Scottish Community Councils re Personal Liability Insurance, discussed, no further action
From: NHS, various letters asking if Community Council would like to be represented on various groups. JEB suggested if anyone was interested to take relevant letter and contact direct.

9.0 Planning - Bayview Plot 3 - discussion around this as some concern that the land directly in front of the plot, to the south of the existing boundary wall and which borders the road is being included in this application. KS suggested asking Andy Wightman and/or Tom Minogue to find out who owns this land - JEB will try to contact.

10.0 AOB
Cemetery - BW and EL have concerns re the Cemetery and informed that they were told earlier in the year that work would be done in the Autumn. No sign of this so far, JEB agreed to contact Liz Murphy who is based at the Crematorium for update. It was stated that the family of a recently deceased lady had to cut down branches around the grave prior to funeral as plot was overgrown.

Pedestrian crossing- JEB has been contacted by someone in the community re a pedestrian crossing on the Ness between the Railway Bridge and the houses. Support was given to this suggestion and JEB will contact council to ask if a light controlled crossing could be established. This would also be useful for children going to school.

Disabled Parking Spaces - JS asked what requires to be done to have a disabled parking space removed in the village. Currently 2 disabled spaces in Eilean Lane when one of the householders is no longer able to drive. There is not enough general parking in the street so the removal of this non-functional space would be of benefit to the other residents. JEB will contact council in relation to this matter.

The Piggery, Shore Rd- JS discussed the development at The Piggery, it was thought that the original walls of the main building were listed. General consensus was that this is not the case.

Street Lights, Torryburn - GW expressed concern at the state of the lighting pillars in Main St Torryburn, rusting and generally in poor state. JEB will ask council to inspect and feedback.

Beach - GF has had several complaints about the state of the beach in relation to sanitary products being washed up. It was suggested that a beach clean up may be necessary twice per year rather than once. JEB told of telephone call from Dunfermline Press re article about possible radioactivity on the foreshore. This was reported recently as a regular beach user had noticed phosphorous activity while walking on the beach at night - SEPA have agreed to monitor as reported in the DP.

Overhanging trees - BW raised concerns regarding the overhanging trees on the road to the roundabout - JEB will find out who is responsible for keeping the trees under check and report back.

11.0 Date of Next meeting - 15th November at 7pm

NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MondaY 15th NOVEMBER AT 7:00PM.

AGENDA

1.0 Apologies

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

4.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT

5.0 COMMUNITY POLICING

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

8.0 PLANNING MATTERS

9.0 AOB

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON MONDAY 20/09/10

Present: John Emery-Barker, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Bunty Watson, Mary Emery-Barker, George Watt, Kate Stewart, Zena & Lou Marcham, Members of the Public.

1.0 APOLOGIES – JD, Cllr Walker

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - Proposed: EL, Seconded: BW

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Craigflower Section 75- A letter from Angus Dodds and also the 50 page Woodland Management Plan has been received. The Plan will look after the woods at the Craigflower estate for the next 5 years. Basically the woods seem to be in a reasonable state, there are no TPO’s in position, A few trees are shown to be of concern, but there are no plans for felling at the moment. There will be regular inspections for safety and thinning, but what happens after 5 years is unsure. There was no money involved in the section 75. The Woodland Management Plan is available to anyone who would like to read it.

Ash Lagoon Meeting- (24/8/10)- JEB attended meeting and gave a brief résumé of the topics discussed, the carbon capture project and Scottish Power trial which is presently taking place to remove 25% of the carbon from the burnt coal gases and pump them to spent oil fields. It will be published soon who has won the bid from the government regarding this.

Torrybay Hotel meeting- 2 residents from Torryburn are trying to set up a trust to purchase the Torrybay hotel under the “right to buy” scheme for communities. There were 2 representatives from Fife Council at the meeting to help achieve this goal. A steering group committee was set up to take the project forward. Public consultation is required to proceed.

Whilst the Community Council is fully behind anyone in our villages doing such an initiative on behalf of the villages, we are a little concerned that it is quite an onerous task, and can involve some time and effort from all trying to achieve this. It was voiced that in the meantime the Torrybay hotel may be sold on to another party. The Community Council would like to formally invite some representatives from the steering group to present their aims to us, so we can let everyone in our villages know what is going on.

Post Office Closure. The post office in Newmills will temporary close on 27/09/10. The postmistress and her husband have been trying to sell the PO as a going concern, marketing it in both business and residential estate agents for the last 20 months. Unfortunately the only buyer wants it for residential use only, and as the postmistress has been trying to retire during this time, the PO is closing. We would all like to wish Lou and Zena Marcham our best wishes for the future, and thank them for all they have done in the last 10 years for our villages. We hope they have a long and happy retirement, and note that they will be very much missed.

At present the PO are trying to come up with alternative premises in Newmills or Torryburn for a post office, such as shops, pubs and even the Church has put forward a case. It was felt that we, as residents have to keep on the backs of the PO headquarters to make sure they do not see this as an opportunity to shut yet another PO branch.

Community Council JEB to write to PO in Watford to see what progress is being made regarding a new
site.

Floral Enhancement- Our Bulb/winter bedding planting day has had to be postponed as the bulbs have not arrived yet. We will now hold it on 3rd October at 1.30pm.

4.0 COMMUNITY POLICING/ POLICE REPORT –
The 3 items targeted for the next 2 months are:

High Valleyfield Wood- Anti Social behaviour
Kincardine Youth disorder
High Valleyfield youth disorder

Brought to our attention by public- garden rubbish being dumped outside Witches Tower on the foreshore, possibly by the owner of the property trying to reclaim land as he has put up “no parking” signs. It is noted that this is crown property, JD to write to Mr McAllister about this.

5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £5640.67
Mr Marcham has stated that due to the folding of the Neighbourhood Watch, the remaining balance of approx £200 will be given to our CC funds. CC states it is sorry to see the Neighbourhood Watch disband as it was a positive force in our villages.

6.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Update on Craigflower House- discussed
Copy of Agenda for Planning Committee
TPO Consultation paper.
Letter Fife Council-Independent Custody Visiting in Fife &Poster
Review/draft on guidance on affordable housing
Children’s Panel recruitment poster
Copy of proposed application for carbon capture
Community Council Elections- Date 14/10/10, Form to be filled in.

7.0 PLANNING MATTERS – Change of use of Post Office to private dwelling.

8.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT – Cllr Walker sent his apologies.
Post Office- previously discussed
Local plans-no change for Torryburn & Newmills.
Rats- no further information.
Travelling people-Proposed stopover site to be sited off Cairneyhill roundabout- not sure if old road at Gilanderson bridge is meant or the piece of land up Oakley road towards Cairneyhill. Suggestion made that we should contact George Roxburgh of Cairneyhill CC.

9.0 AOB
Torrybay Hotel again discussed, regarding planning.
Street lights out –outside school, outside 3 Main St Newmills, and lights out under railway bridge.
Shore road is very overgrow- not been cut back recently- JEB to contact Community Services.
Bollard along Shore Rd- is it fixed and also the one at the other end is very difficult to open. The key still to be replaced. JEB to contact Ian Jones.

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Monday 18th October 2010 at 7pm

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON MONDAY 16/08/10

PRESENT- John Emery-Barker, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Bunty Watson, Mary Emery-Barker, George Watt, John Duffy, Cllr Walker, Members of the Public.

APOLOGIES – Kate Stewart

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - Proposed: EL Seconded: BW

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Graveyard- EL, BW will monitor the situation.

The Play Park at the Ness – JD reported that:
he had attended the school’s summer fete and had asked people about the type of play area they would like to see at the Ness;
a meeting had been held with the consultants who were to begin work in the primary school after the summer holidays.
Craigflower Section 75- JD advised that the he had received a revised copy of the Woodland Management Plan from Fife Council. However, it was noted that the Council had failed to forward an update for that evening’s meeting. ACTION: JD to contact the Council.

JD reported he had contacted the Council who had confirmed that the old bridge at Craigflower was not their responsibility. ACTION: JD to contact Clowes

4.0 COMMUMITY POLICING REPORT – BW reported that the priorities for the next 2 months were:
Speeding
Parking in Culross
Anti social behaviour/ off road biking, Valleyfield woods

The next community engagement meeting was scheduled to take place on the 7th September.

5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £5640.27. It was agreed that the Community Council would spend the £45:25 remaining in the Torrybay Enhancement Project on a plaque for the time capsule.

6.0 FLORAL ENHANCEMENT - It was agreed that the Community Council would organise a bulb planting day for the 26th October at 1:30pm. ACTION: ALL

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Cllr Bobby Cleland – Surgery information
No Need for Nuclear – House of Commons motion
ENTRUST – Revised Guidance
Fife Council –
Planning Committee – Agenda
Renewal of insurance policy
Review of the scheme of Community Councils
Doors Open Day , Fife 2010
SESplan – Main issues report
Torry Bay Nature Reserve Annual Report 2009-2010
Fife Cares - - Home safety and security service in East Fife
Dunfermline & West Fife Community Health Partnership
Summary of the Care 21 Survey findings
Long term conditions website
Website Managers site - Request for public representation
Consultation on regulation of independent healthcare
Consultation on complaints handling
British sign language Bill consultation
Blue badge reform consultation
CHP Update
Stoma Care Forum - request for public consultation
General Practice and Primary care groups- Request for public representation

8.0 PLANNING MATTERS – It was noted that:

The Scottish Government had granted Inferrie Design planning permission for the development of two houses on the land next to Bayview.
work had started on the Piggery on Shore Road.

9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT – Cllr Walker reported on the following:

Bay View Wall/ Back of old School - GW had erected a fence along the edge of the wall on behalf of the local residents;
Rosyth Container Port– a planning application was due to be submitted to Fife Council in September;
Community Council election – were due to take place in October;
West Fife Railway project – Fife Council had made a commitment to the project;
Craigflower - Environmental Health were investigating an infestation of rats;
Local Plan – the final version of the Plan would be made available in 2011;
Bruce festival - was due to start on the 19th August;
Castlehill, Bogside - Lomond Homes were carrying out a consultation on a proposal for an eco housing development on the site;
Valleyfield Woods – funding had been secured to manage and redevelop the woods.

10. AOB - Meetings:

JEB advised that he had been invited to meet West Fife’s new MP Tom Docherty on 1st September and that both he and MEB were due to attend the next Ash Lagoons meeting on 24th August.

Torry Bay Hotel - It was noted that a meeting for Torryburn residents had been held on 5th July to appoint the board of a trust and subsidiary company and which would buy the Torrybay Hotel , demolish it and redevelop it as a community pub / childcare facility. A follow up meeting to include residents from Newmills was to be advertised and scheduled to take place on the 23rd August.

Concerns were expressed about the proposal and the meeting held for Torryburn residents. However, it was agreed that there were advantages in establishing a Trust for both villages to carry out projects which had been identified and prioritised by the community as a whole.

Post Office – It was rumoured that the Post office was to shut. ACTION: MEB to clarify

11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Monday 20th September at 7pm.

Please note that Community Council meetings now take place on the third Monday of every month.

ALL OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS MEETINGS ARE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC.
If you would like to see any issues rose at the next meeting of the Community Council or are interested in joining the Community Council then please feel free to contact: johnduffy66@hotmail.com. To view the Community Council minutes online visit: www.westfifevillages.co.uk

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE 20TH SEPTEMBER
AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS
4.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
5.0 COMMUNITY POLICING
6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8.0 PLANNING MATTERS
9.0 AOB
10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON MONDAY 21/06/10

Present: John Emery-Barker, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Bunty Watson, Mary Emery-Barker, George Watt, Kate Stewart, Members of the Public.

APOLOGIES – JD, Cllr Walker

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - Proposed: EL Seconded: BW

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Graveyard- EL, BW met with Council official who said that the work will be done in the autumn. Community Council will monitor this.

The Play Park at the Ness – Nothing to report

Beach Clean up held 21/05/10 - There was much more sanitary waste on the beach this year. Recently SEPA prosecuted Scottish water for this. CC to keep an eye on the beach to make sure no further problems.

Old School, Torryburn-now completely demolished and site cleared.

CC minutes- a copy will be left each month in the post office, Newmills

Craigflower Section 75- Mary Stewart (Fife Council)- Developer said that there has been no recent input by tree specialist. CC to continue to monitor situation.

GW had asked who owned bridge over Torry Burn as drop on either side dangerous- ACTION JD

4.0 COMMUMITY POLICING REPORT – The 3 items targeted for the next 2 months are
Speeding
Parking in Culross
Anti social behaviour/ off road biking, Valleyfield woods ( 2 siting of off road bikes today in Newmills)
There have been thefts of plants outside Newmills PO on 16/06/10

5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £5774.08

6.0 FLORAL ENHANCEMENT
We have been given 4 very big planters by Keith Jackson of Fife Council-they also put in a load of compost but they will need to be topped up with decent top soil before planting up.
The judging of our villages will take place on the 9th July- BW will show judges around Torryburn, JEB around Newmills.

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Improving Fife’s Roads- Guide. FC trying to do A & B roads soonest
Scottish Natural Heritage
Community Health Partnership- to reduce inequalities- consultation doc can be downloaded.
Planning Committee- nothing to report
Review of amendment draft and adoption of Scheme for Community Councils
Strategic Development Plan /Structure Plan for Edinburgh and South West Scotland- to be held 23/06/10 and 12/08/10
Fife Council- Surgery information-to be put up in Notice board
Newsletter- General Hospital and Maternity Services Project- Car Parking
Play park leaflet

8.0 PLANNING MATTERS – JEB and MEB stated that they are asking for planning permission for bay window
extension.

9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT – Cllr Walker sent report as Mondays are not a good night for him to attend our meetings.
Bay View Wall/ Back of old School- 8 ft drop- Mr Yeoman did not finish the job properly. ACTION JD to contact Mary Stewart regarding this.
Pre-application for container port at Rosyth- Cllr W thinks this will strengthen case for re-opening passenger railway through villages- however it was noted that not all communities are in favour of reopening line.
Fly ash Sludge tipping at Ash Lagoons

10. AOB- KS There have been 3 recent suicides by young people in West Fife Villages with links to drug and or alcohol. She was asking if any services are provided for bereaved families of suicide. -Breathing Space and the Samaritans mentioned.

Member of Public who came to see the police tonight stated that kids are jumping on the garage roofs behind Main St Newmills. BW and EL will bring this up at the next Community policing meeting.
New phone box (including phone) installed in Newmills- Torryburn still has its old one.
JEB and MEB visited Bus Service Consultation in High Valleyfield- leaflets regarding our bus services and how to complain about them distributed. Also mentioned if it was the possible that one of the Glasgow services could be put through our village. This would stop the need for residents in our villages having to travel to Cairneyhill and catch the bus there. The residents around the bus stop in Cairneyhill have been complaining of people from further afield parking and blocking up their streets.

11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Monday 16th August at 7pm

Please note that Community Council meetings now take place on the third Monday of every month.

ALL OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS MEETINGS ARE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC.
If you would like to see any issues rose at the next meeting of the Community Council or are interested in joining the Community Council then please feel free to contact: johnduffy66@hotmail.com.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE 16TH AUGUST

AGENDA

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON WEDNESDAY 19th MAY, 2010 AT 7PM

Present: Bunty Watson, George Watt, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, John Duffy, John Emery-Barker, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, Members of the Public.

1.0 APOLOGIES: None

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING - Proposed: EL, Seconded: BW.

3.0 DEREK ABBOTT, COUNTRYSIDE RANGER, FIFE COASTAL AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST - JEB welcomed and introduced Derek Abbott who gave a presentation on the wildlife flora and fauna within the Torrybay Nature Reserve and the opportunities presented by the reclamation of the ash lagoon.

It was suggested that referring to the area as the “ash lagoons” had negative connotations.

The proposed management plan for Valleyfield woods was also discussed. Cllr Walker advised that the South West Area Committee had asked for a review of the proposed management plan due primarily to the levels of thinning of tress set out in the Plan.

4.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Craigflower Section 75 - Nothing to report.

Play Park at The Ness – JD advised that he is waiting to hear back from parents interested in the development of the project.

Community Council Minutes – MEB reported that she had put a copy of the CC minutes up in the Post Office.

Community Council Boundary - JD advised that he had contacted Linda Purdie.

Fence along the railway line – JD advised that he had contacted Network Rail and was waiting for a response. Concerns were voiced about the gap in the fence next to the bus stop and the smell of urine in the passage way underneath the railway bridge.

Shore Road - it was noted that the bollard on the Shore Road was currently up.

Torryburn Cemetery – it was agreed that EL, BW and JD would meet with Liz Murphy.

Newsletter – it was noted the Community Council’s Newsletter had now been disseminated to ever household in the villages.

Old School Torryburn – JD advised that he had contacted Inferry Design in relation to the removal of slates from the old school on Main Street and they had advised that they had not authorised this work. However, a member of the public advised that they had phoned the Police when the slates were being removed and that the Police had spoken to the workmen.

Beach Clean – JEB reminded everyone the Beach Clean was due to take place on 23rd May. It was suggested that the amount of discharged waste and rubble on the shoreline should be brought to the attention of the DA, SEPA and SNH and that something also needed to be done about the amount of dog mess along the Shore Road. ACTION: JD

Flyer - It was asked if people living in Torryburn had received a flyer asking for people to get involved in community projects to improve the village. It was noted that not everyone in the village had received the flyer.

JD suggested that it had been sent out by a group of residents who were interested in setting up a development trust and purchasing and renovating the hotel. It was also suggested that it had been disseminated by the residents group from Craigflower.

5.0 COMMUNITY POLICING –BW reported that there had been a good turn out at the meeting held on the 4th May.

The agreed priorities were youth disorder, Ramsay Court, Kincardine, anti-social behaviour within Valleyfield Woods and speeding at Low Valleyfield/Culross.

The next meeting is scheduled to take place on 6TH July @ 7.00 pm - Culross Youth Club.

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT MEB reported that the Community Council’s balance stood at £5,975.18 - £5k of this was allocated towards the play park at The Ness. MEB advised that £728 had been spent on plants, containers, etc, this was primarily because of the damage caused by the severe winter.

7.0 CORRESOPONDENCE
Fife Council
• Notification of the Planning Committee meeting 27th April.
• Temporary closure of the Main St , Torryburn on 4th May.
• Fife Council’s position in relation to the removal of telephone services and adoption of kiosks.

Royal Dunfermline consultation and Public Engagement.
Limekilns, Charlestown and Pattiesmuir – Village Ceilidh.
BTCV – Volunteer services.

NHS -
• getting involved .
• NHS Fife Board Elections.
• Consultation on proposed changes to laws governing powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.
• Bereavement Coordinating Group.
• Point of testing Committee – Request for public representative.
• Does your child have renal or urology problems.

8.0 PLANNING APPLICATIONS - Erection of double domestic garage 116 Main Street, Newmills – it was noted that the application had been approved with conditions.

10/00158/FULL for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage on land to the west of Bayview, Torryburn - It was noted that BP had responded to the application and that they were concerns that the proposed development would box in the pipeline.

9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT - Cllr Walker reported on:

• the progress in relation to the West Fife Railway Project. JEB requested that the proposal needs to ensure that there would be adequate parking facilities at stops along the line and highlighted ongoing problems with parking in Cairneyhill to catch the Glasgow bus;

• encouraged people to vote in the NHS Board Election - it was questioned whether or not this was good use of public money;

• advised that the bus subsides, routes and licenses were being reviewed.

10.0 AOB

WEST FIFE VILLAGES – It was agreed that the Community Council would make a contribution of £50 towards the summer play scheme.

GW asked if anything could be done to put a rail on the bridge over the Torry burn as the drop on either side of it was dangerous.

ACTION: JD to find out who owns the bridge and check if it is listed.

NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MONDAY 21ST JUNE AT 7:00PM.

AGENDA
1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS
4.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
5.0 COMMUNITY POLICING
6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8.0 PLANNING MATTERS
9.0 AOB
10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL, 2010 AT 7PM

Present: Bunty Watson, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, John Duffy , John Emery-Barker, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, Members of the Public.

1.0 APOLOGIES – George Watt

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - Proposed: GF, Seconded: EL

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS
The Play Park at the Ness – Nothing to report. Meeting with consultant planned.

Craigflower Section 75 – Nothing to report.
Floral Enhancement- JEB thanked GF for making new planters for the villages. Two planters had been put in place and the additional planters would be put in place later in the growing season.

Neighbourhood Watch Group - Roberta King reported that the group was to be dissolved. Members of the group need to inform their insurers of this matter. It was agreed that a copy of the Community Council Minutes would be put up in the Post Office. ACTION: MEB

Community Council boundary - It was agreed that the boundary with Oakley Council should be changed to the northern verge of the A985. ACTION JD to contact Linda Purdie.

4.0 Community Police Report –It was noted that the next Community Policing meeting will take place on 4th May in Culross Youth Centre.

GF reported that children had been seen on the railway track and on the school roof over the Easter holidays. It was agreed the fence next to the school playfield was inadequate. ACTION: JD to write to Network Rail.

5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £6074.78

6.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
NHS Fife –
• General Medical Council Revalidation Consultation
• The Way Ahead
• Partner Update Event
• Pre- registration Nursing Education
• Scottish Health Centre – Annual Report 2008 – 2009
• CHP Update
• Introduction of Patient Rights Bill
• Involvement in evaluation and development of CHP Public Partnership Forum
Fife Council –
• Changes to the Development Services Weekly List
• Planning Committee –16th / 22ND March 2010
• Annual Grant Arrangements
• Review of Scheme of Community Councils
• Planning Consultations
• Changes to Development Services Weekly List
• Access Seminar 10th June
Other -
• Falkland In Bloom – Seminar 19th May
• Torrybay Local Nature Reserve Advisory Committee
• Cllr Bobby Clelland - Surgery Information
• ENTRUST – Form 4 Annual Returns

7.0 PLANNING MATTERS – JD advised that he had submitted an objection to the planning application Ref. No: 10/00158/FULL for the erection of a dwellinghouse and domestic garage on land to the west of Bayview, Torryburn.

Other applications: Erection of double domestic garage and formation of a balcony at 116 Main Street Newmills - it was questioned whether the garage was for domestic or commercial use.

It was noted that the renewal of planning permission for the Takeaway at 32- 34 Main Street Newmills had been approved.

8.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT

• Valleyfield Woods - Cllr Walker advised that the project was progressing . It was noted that the mass of daffodils that had been planted were starting to come out. MEB advised that she had been unable to find out which utility company had been working adjacent to the entrance of the woods and had damaged some of the planting.

• Railway Line upgrading- Cllr Walker advised that a report on the project had been approved by Committee. The survey and potential and upgrade of the Gilanderson Bridge would form part of the project.
JEB advised that he had sent a letter requesting a station/halt in the villages and copied all 3 Councillors.

It was noted that a steam train had passed through the villages and an incident involving the Transport Police had occurred.

• West Fife Enterprise - Cllr Walker reported that he was a director on the Board and encouraged the Community Council to make use of the company’s services.

• NHS Fife – Cllr Walker encouraged the Community Council to vote in the up and coming NHS Fife Board elections.

• Traffic Calming – Cllr Walker voiced his personal concerns about the traffic calming in the villages.

9.0 AOB

Shore Road - It was noted that the bollard at the Torryburn end of the road was broken and that cars had been driving along the road. JEB advised that he had contacted Ian Jones in relation to the matter. IJ had advised that due to the severe winter weather the roads budget had been decimated and that replacing the bollard would be a low priority at the moment. It was agreed that something had to be done in the meantime.

Torryburn Cemetry – EL & BW voiced their continued concerns in relation to the state of the cemetery. ACTION: JD to contact Liz Murphy.

It was suggested that some of the work that was needed could potentially be carried out by the Criminal Justice
Team.

Beach Clean and Planting - It was agreed that the Beach Clean and Planting Day would take place on the 23rdMay. Meeting at the Ness at 1pm . ACTION: JD/ JEB /MEB

Community Council Newsletter – It was agreed that the Community Council would produce and disseminate another newsletter to advertise its AGM and the Beach Clean Up / Planting day. ACTION: ALL

Old West Fife Enterprise Building, Torryburn – It was noted that the slates have been removed from the building. ACTION: JD to contact the owners of the building to find out if the work had been carried out legitimately by the owners.

Flyer - A member of the public asked if the Community Council was aware of a flyer that had been delivered to houses in Craigflower asking people to get involved in the development of a new play park and other community projects in Torryburn. It was suggested that the leaflet had been produced by the members of the Sub Group involved in the development of the new play park at the Ness. JEB advised that the Sub Group should report back to the Community Council.

ACTION: JD to ascertain and clarify who the flyer was from.

10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 19th May 2010 at 7pm.

Please note that this is the Community Council’s AGM and will be followed by a normal meeting.

ALL OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. If you would like to see any issues raised at the next meeting of the Community Council or are interested in joining the Community Council then please feel free to contact: johnduffy66@hotmail.com. To view the Community Council minutes online visit: www.westfifevillages.co.uk

MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2010 AT 7:00PM.
AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS
4.0 COMMUNITY POLICING
5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
6.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
7.0 PLANNING MATTERS
8.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
9.0 AOB
10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE ON MONDAY 15th JUNE, 2009

PRESENT: John Emery-Barker, George Watt, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Bunty Watson, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, John Duffy, Members of the Public

APOLOGIES: None

1.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING - The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Proposed: GW Seconded: MEB

2.0 MATTERS ARISING - None

3.0 CHAIRPERSONS REPORT- JEB thanked everyone who had helped and supported the Community Council’s work over the previous year and reported on the Community Council activities in relation to dealing with traffic, planning and other issues which affected the villages.

4.0 TREASURERS REPORT - MEB advised that the Community Council’s balance at the end of the year stood at £488.66. In addition to this a sum of £45.74 remained in a separate account which had been set up and ring fenced for the Torry Bay Enhancement Project.

• Chair John Emery-Baker
• Vice Chair George Watt
• Treasurer Mary Emery-Baker
• Secretary John Duffy

6.0 AOB - ENTRUST Procedures - JD reported on the outcomes of an audit of the Community Council by ENTRUST during the year.

It was agreed that the Community Council would adopt reporting procedures which would comply with ENTRUST regulations for the monitoring and management of the landfill tax money which the Community Council had received for the Torry Bay Enhancement Project.

7.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING - The next AGM will take place in May 2010

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2010

AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING.

3.0 MATTERS ARISING

4.0 CHAIRPERSONS REPORT

5.0 TREASURERS REPORT

6.0 APPOINTEMENT OF OFFICE BEARERS

7.0 AOB

8.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON WEDNESDAY 17th MARCH, 2010 AT 7PM

Present: George Watt, Bunty Watson, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Mary Emery-Barker, Cllr Walker, Members of the Public.

1.0 APOLOGIES – JD, JEB

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 20/01/10 - Proposed: EL. Seconded: BW and 17/02/ 10 Proposed: BW. Seconded: EL.

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

The Play Park at the Ness –no further news to report as awaiting approval regarding consultation. The Play Park committee have tentatively mentioned that the Torrybay Hotel is an eyesore and could it be an opportunity for a community buy-out or similar. Discussion held.

Craigflower Section 75- JD to contact Cllr Walker regarding opinion on letter re Craigflower.

4.0 Neighbourhood Watch- nothing to report - no new committee formed.

5.0 Community Police Report –BW attended meeting on our behalf, the 3 issues being targeted last month discussed:

• Parking on pavements in Newmills and Torryburn -the consensus of opinion says that it has improved and people can now walk past with wheelchairs and pushchairs.
• Speeding in villages- the speed cameras were in force many times in the last 2 months, hopefully this will deter the offenders.
• Anti Social Behaviour in Kincardine Flats-This is still ongoing and will be one of our 3 objectives for the next 2 months.
The other 2 objectives are speeding in Low Valleyfield and tackling antisocial behavioural problems such as fly tipping/rifle shooting/ quad biking etc in Valleyfield Woods.

GW reported that the Police have been to the Craigflower Ground where drug taking paraphernalia was recovered. They will monitor this.

The next Community Policing meeting will take place on 4/5/10 in Culross Youth Centre. Community Officers - Alan Davidson & Alan Cotterall-08456005702. Oakley number 01592 251187-ask for Oakley Police Station.

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £5574.38.

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

• Letter from Linda Purdy regarding Inzievar discussed- we have no objection to Oakley Community Council representing the people of Inzievar, as geographically it is much nearer to them than to us. Worries regarding drop in our Community Council funding was raised, but once the Craigflower estate is included in the next round of funding recalculations, we feel we will not be any worse off.

• Torry Bay Nature reserve / Derek Abbott will be coming to our community council meeting on 19th May- tel. 07852916307.

8.0 PLANNING MATTERS – YMCA has applied for planning permission to build a 3rd house on the Ness, adjacent to the Gas pipeline. JD to put in an objection on our behalf so that it has to go to the Planning Committee. It was generally felt that this is severely detrimental to our villages both on the grounds of safety (gas and road safety/ proximity to school) and visually altering the look of our villages- with no perceived break from Newmills/Torryburn as is present at the moment.

9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT – Railway Line upgrading- JEB to do letter stating why it is imperative that we have a Station/halt in our villages. It has been accepted by Fife Council as viable and will help with the development of Fife. This also means that the Gilanderson Bridge which is owned by Network Rail will have to be repaired.

Cllr W also was annoyed that there are road works at the entrance to Valleyfield woods which have dug up and /or destroyed a lot of the bulbs planted by community groups last autumn. MEB to look into this matter.

Local Plans have been published.

Community Service Offenders- we are urged to use them as much as possible for local jobs that need doing such as cleaning/painting etc. (Stuart MacArthur- stuart.macarthur@fife.gov.uk 08451 555555 470477).

Craigflower Section 75 Agreement - Cllr W – states that the new Enforcement Officers are very active now- will this mean progress with our outstanding Section 75?

10.0 AOB
Information boards at The Ness- will pursue with Ranger when he attends meeting in May.

Floral Enhancement- GW suggested that JEB and GF get together to make more planters for the
villages, as after this last particularly hard winter, the plants and planters have certainly suffered. No
date was made.

Advert in papershop- someone is organising clean up in Oakum Bay this weekend 21/03/10- all volunteers welcome.

11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 21st April 2010 at 7pm.

ALL OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. If you would like to see any issues raised at the next meeting of the Community Council or are interested in joining the Community Council then please feel free to contact: johnduffy66@hotmail.com. To view the Community Council minutes online visit: www.westfifevillages.co.uk

MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON WEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL 2010 AT 7:00PM.
AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS
4.0 COMMNITY POLICING
5.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
6.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
7.0 PLANNING MATTERS
8.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
9.0 AOB
10.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

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