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.

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
• 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

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

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

1.0 APOLOGIES: LM

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING JEB advised that there were no minutes available from the last meeting as JD had been having computer problems.

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

THE PLAY PARK AT THE NESS – JD advised that the consultation would start as soon as the Council gave their approval of a consultant.

The consultation would involve children, adults and the wider community in the design of the new play park.

It was suggested that fencing off the new play area and having a spring loaded gate as the main entrance would help to eliminate the problem of dogs getting into the area and fouling in it.

Craigflower Section 75 Agreement - JD reported that he had received a response to the Freedom of Information request in relation to the matter.

In response to the Community Council Newsletter a number of residents had completed and returned complaint letters to JEB and JD.

Cllr Walker passed on a letter that he had received from Jim Birrell, Fife Council Development Manager.

4.0 COMMUNITY POLICING – JEB reported that a number of members of the Community Council had attended the inaugural Community Policing meeting. Parking and speeding in the villages were agreed as priority for the Police to action during February.

It was noted that:
• the Police had been seen in Newmills with speed guns and that the DVLA had clamped a number of untaxed cars.

• The next community policing meeting was scheduled to take place on the 3rd March in Culross Youth Centre at 7pm and was open to the public.

JEB remind everyone that they could still report crimes and problems to the Police via the Post office.

5.0 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – RK asked what the Neighbourhood Watch Group were supposed to do as following her and LM’s resignation from the group none of the remaining members were prepared to take on the role of Chair or Secretary, as a result of this the group had not met for some time.

JEB reiterated the points that had been raised at the previous meeting in relation to the Community Council’s statutory function and the suggestion that the group remained in contact with the Police directly through the new Community Engagement initiative.

It was suggested that the Neighbourhood Watch Group could become a sub group of the Community Council but it was noted that the Group already had its own constitution.

RK advised that she been informed by the Police’s Community Inspector that the Neighbourhood Groups would still have a role to play within the new Community Engagement Model and that an officer would be attending the Community Council meeting to discuss the matter.

ACTION: RK to discuss the matter with the Police and report back to the Community Council.

It was noted that one of the benefits of having a local Neighbourhood Watch Group was that everyone in the area benefited from cheaper home insurance.

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £5,574.03.

7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Fife Council:
• Notification of publication of the Draft Dunfermline and West Fife Local Plan.
• Craigflower Section 75 Agreement 22nd January 8TH, 24th Feb.
• Dunfermline and West Fife Local Plan Drop in events.
• Fit Fun in Fife.
NSPCC – Helpline.
Scottish Government
• Consultation Paper on Death Certification, Burial and Cremation.
NHS Fife:
• Public Partnership Forum Reference Group Recruitment Campaign.
• Consultation on Nursing & Midwifery Councils new standards fro pre-registration nursing programmes.

8.0 PLANNING MATTERS – JD advised that there was nothing to report.

9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT

Valleyfield Woods - The Snow Drop Festival was under way. The installation of a hydro system on the burn was being pursued.

West Fife and Costal Villages Community Forum – Cllr Walker encouraged the Community Council to attend the meetings of the Forum.

Dunfermline and Local Plan – the Local Plan was due to go to consultation from the 22nd February to 19th April .

West Fife Railway line The feasibility study looking at the possibility of reopening it as a passengers line have been very positive but this was a major infrastructure project which could take years to complete. The Alloa – Stirling line was a good example of how successful the reopening of lines could be.

Cllr Walker encouraged MEB to write to the Council to request a station within the villages.

Saline Windfarm – the South West Committee had refused the application.

Gilanderson Bridge -Cllr Walker encouraged the Community Council to write a letter of complaint to the Council about the ongoing restrictions imposed on the bridge.

10.0 AOB
Floral Enhancement – It was noted that there had been little response to the call for people to help with looking after tubs etc.

Twinning – JEB advised that he would try and pull together a list of people who have expressed an interest in the project and move it forward.

Longannet Ash Lagoons Committee – JEB advised that he and MEB would attend the next meeting of the Committee. BW passed on the contact details of the person responsible for funding from Scottish Power.

11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 17th March 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 17TH MARCH 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 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
5.0 POLICE REPORT
6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8.0 PLANNING MATTERS
9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
10.0 AOB
11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON WEDNESDAY 20th JANUARY, 2010 AT 7PM

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

1.0 APOLOGIES - GW,LM, Cllr Walker,

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

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Traffic Issues – JD to pass the information onto the Council.

4.0 THE PLAY PARK AT THE NESS – JD reported that the Council had awarded £5k to carry out a consultation to develop a design scheme for the play park.

GF suggested that Scottish Power should be approached as a potential funder.

5.0 POLICE REPORT – Alan Davison advised that there were no crimes to report and that the Police had now adopted a new community engagement model which split West Fife into three areas. Torryburn and Newmills would be included in an area with Kincardine, Culross, Low Valleyfield and High Valleyfield.

The new Policing model had been successfully piloted in Leven and aimed to match Policing Services to community needs. The Police would now hold a public meeting every two months starting In February - where people could determine the top three prioritise for Police to tackle within the area.

The first meeting of was scheduled to take place 2nd February in the Culross Youth Centre.

Updated reports on the meetings and what was happening would be made available by the Police. However, Community Police Officers would no longer be able to attend Community Council meetings.

6.0 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - LM had asked if the Community Council could incorporate a Neighbourhood Watch heading within the Community Council’s Agenda as both he and the secretary for the group had stepped down and none of the other members of the group were prepared to become office bearers. However the members of the group wanted the Neighbourhood Watch system to carry on in the village.

Its was felt that because of its statutory role the Community Council could not act as a Neighbourhood Watch Group and that as the Police, who played a pivotal role in the Group’s activities, would no longer be attending Community Council meetings, the community consultation meetings being organised as part of the Police’s new “Community Engagement Model” would be the best mechanism for members of the Group to maintain direct contact with the Police.

7.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £573.93.

8.0 FLORAL ENHANCEMENT – It was noted that The Floral Enhancement Grant for 2010 - 2011 had been approved by the Council.

It was agreed that a number of the tubs and plants would need to be replaced as a result of the cold weather.

It was noted that Willy O’Donnell had not been advised by the School that the Community Garden had been awarded a special award by the Beautiful Fife Competition.

9.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

• General Hospitals and Maternity Services Newsletter – Winter 2009 – Issue 2
• Consultation on Do not attempt Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation Policy
• Fair Processing Notice
• Public Representation on NHD Fife Pastoral and Spiritual Care Committee
• New Learning Disabilities Units Open Events
• Participation & Health 2020 Vision
• Scottish Clinic for Arthritis Patients on the Internet
• Patient, Partnership in Practice
• New Cancer waiting time targets statistics- Consultation
• Wheelchair Service Consultation Meeting
• Fife Environmental Trust Newsletter 2009
• Fife Structure Plan 2006 –26
• West Fife Coastal Villages Community Forum Minutes 26th Nov
• Willie Rennie Advice Surgeries
• Jim Tolson Forth Crossing Bill
• Jim Tolson – Advice Surgeries
• Planning Aid Scotland
• Draft Dunfermline & West Fife Local Plan consultation
• Updated Financial Guidelines for Community Councils
• Torry Bay Local Nature Reserve Management Plan 2009 –2014
ACTION JD to respond on the consultation and invite Derek Abbott to give a presentation at a future Community Council meeting.
• Town and Country Planning Act 1997 Planning Appeal: Land to the West of Bayview Torryburn
• Floral Enhancement Grant 2010
• Freedom of Information Request

10.0 PLANNING MATTERS – JD advised that the Scottish Government had upheld the appeal lodged in relation to the planning application for the erection of two houses on the land to the west of Bay View and this had therefore been approved for both of the sites.

11.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT – Cllr Walker had informed the Community Council that the report commissioned by SESTRANS on the feasibility of the reopening of the West Fife Line had been very positive.

11.0 AOB- email from Andrew Wemyss regarding Lodge House - It was noted that the Lodge House was very small and due to its size it was doubtful that the Community Council would use the building. It was agreed that the Community Council would support any planning application for the restoration of the building.

12.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 7pm.

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

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

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER, 2009 AT 7PM

Present: John Emery-Barker, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Bunty Watson, Mary Emery-Barker, Derek Abbott (Ranger), Members of the Public.

1.0 APOLOGIES – JD, GW,LM, Cllr Walker, Fife Constabulary

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 21/10/09 - Proposed: EL Seconded: BW

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Traffic Issues – JD to report on letter to transportation in relation to all of the other issues which had been expressed at a previous meetings ACTION: JD

Graveyard - Nothing to report

4.0 THE PLAY PARK AT THE NESS – JD has completed the grant application, which was discussed, it was agreed that the project fitted within the wider third phase of the Torrybay Enhancement Project which the Community Council were committed to moving forward. Mr Abbot, the Ranger, has agreed to come on the new sub -committee which will be formed to take Phase 3 forward.

5.0 POLICE REPORT – JEB read out the Police Report– no reported crimes in our area. Public raised 2 incidents
• Dumping of black rubbish bags on the Ness, which was reported to Environmental Services- legal action is in progress
• Large lorry parked at corner of Rose Lane- to be reported to police JEB

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £573.85.

7.0 FLORAL ENHANCEMENT – We had a very successful bulb and spring bedding planting day throughout the villages, earlier this month. A new bench was erected outside the post office- a plaque will be ordered soon.

We received two Silver awards for this year’s efforts; the plaques have been put up in the village hall. A special award was given to the School/Community Garden- which will be passed on to the school.

8.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

• NHS Fife- Dunfermline and West Fife CHP –
Carers information workshop
Healthcare Quality strategy for Scotland

• Fife Council- Surgery information-to be put up in Notice board
• Digital UK-switchover to digital TV – any problems contact them on www.digitaluk.co.uk
• Fife Constabulary Local Area Newsletter
• Torry Bay Nature Reserve Annual Report

9.0 PLANNING MATTERS – nothing to report

10.0 INFORMAL SHORT PRESENTATION GIVEN BY DEREK ABBOT, the new Countryside Ranger (Fife Coast and Countryside Trust) on his work, remit and on environmental issues. Very interesting and we hope to have him back sometime soon to give us a more formal presentation.

11.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT – Nothing to report

12.0 AOB- email from Andrew Wemyss regarding Lodge House - JEB to phone him for some clarity in the matter and will report back to next meeting.

13.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 20th January 2010 at 7pm.

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

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 20TH JANUARY 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 NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
5.0 POLICE REPORT
6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8.0 PLANNING MATTERS
9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
10.0 AOB
11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER, 2009 AT 7PM

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

APOLOGIES – LM, Fife Constabulary

2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 19/08/09 - Proposed: EL Seconded: GW . It was noted that the September meeting had been cancelled as it was not quorate.

3.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Traffic Issues – It was agreed that the work carried out by Transportation Services to improve the priority passing place under the bridge was working.

It was noted that JD had still to complete and forward a letter to Transportation in relation to all of the other issues which had been expressed at a previous meetings ACTION: JD

Tunnel under the railway bridge / Lighting columns in Torryburn - JD advised that he had reported peoples complaints on both of these matters to Fife Council.

4.0 THE PLAY PARK AT THE NESS - JEB introduced Lynne Gemmell. LG advised that a number of the parents within the villages were keen to improve and fence off the play park at the Ness. A meeting had been held with Clare Lovett from the Council’s Parks Department to discuss the matter. CL had advised that a project steering group or a sub group of the Community Council needed to be set up, a consultation should be carried out and a development /action plan produced. It was estimated that the project would cost around £60k.

It was agreed that the project fitted within the wider third phase of the Torrybay Enhancement Project which the Community Council were committed to moving forward.

ACTION JD to attend a meeting being organised by LG to discuss the project.

5.0 POLICE REPORT – JEB read out the Police Report– the bodywork of a car on Adia road had been damaged in September. There were no crimes to report in October.

• It was noted that the traveller encampment next to Gilanderson Bridge had moved on;

• JD advised that he had reported the concern expressed at the previous meeting about an untaxed abandoned car next to Oakum Bay football pitch to the Police;

Concerns were expressed about a blue Subaru Impreza which had been seen regularly speeding through the villages. ACTION JD to pass the complaint onto the Police.

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £1,043.00.

7.0 FLORAL ENHANCEMENT -
It was agreed that the Community Council would hold a bulb planting day on 8th November at 2pm. ACTION: JD to produce posters. JEB/MEB to buy bulbs, compost/ bark etc

8.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

• NHS Fife- Dunfermline and West Fife CHP -
o Spiritual Care Committee
o NHS QIS Local Report
o NHS 24 Patient Focus Public Involvement Strategy Consultation 2009-12
o What do you expect from opticians registers
• ASCC- The Community Councillor
• SEPAView – Newsletter
• SNH – The Nature of Scotland
• West Fife Forum - Minutes of meeting
• Scottish Government - Changes in the Scottish Planning System
• Fife Council -
o Town and Country Planning Appeals - Land to the West of Bayview, Torryburn
o Weekly planning list for the period
o Community Council Seminar Saturday 7th November
o Notice of Planning Committee Meeting 1st & 20th October
o Celebrating Fife 2010
o Draft Core Paths Plan
o Floral Enhancement Grant
o Licensing Board - Application for premises license – the Goth Tavern, 40 Main St, Newmills.
o Children’s Panel – Recruitment Campaign
• Scottish Trades Union Congress – Rebuilding Prosperity campaign

9.0 PLANNING MATTERS – JD advised that:

• The outline planning permission for land to the rear of Torriebay Hotel, 100 Main St 07/02807/WOPP had now been refused as the applicant had failed to enter into a Section 75 Agreement with Fife Council and refused to make a contribution towards affordable housing.

• Inferry Design Co had appealed against the Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the erection of two dwelling houses on the land to the west of Bayview, Torryburn – a public inquiry was to be held on the matter.

• An application had been submitted for the erection of a double domestic garage at
116 Main Street, Newmills, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 8SX.

10.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT - Cllr Walker advised that:

• He had met with Jim Birrel from Development Services and had raised the community’s concerns over the need to enforce the outstanding Section 75 Agreement for Craigflower;
• Funding of up £5k was available through the local office for projects which could be delivered within the current financial year, and that projects in West Fife were also eligible for funding from LEADER;
• The new draft Local Plan, Core Paths Plan and proposals to extend the longevity of Longannet Power Station had been discussed at the South West Area Committee;
• Plans to improve and redevelop Valleyfield Woodlands were being progressed.

11.0 AOB

Senior Citizens Groups - Damien Hedrick outlined the Council’s continued commitment to support and promote the senior citizens group which meets in the Village Hall every Thursday.

Torryburn Graveyard - Matter carried forward ACTION: JD to raise concerns about the lack of maintenance of the graveyard with Liz Murphy

12.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 18th November at 7pm

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

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 18THNOVEMBER 2009, 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 POLICE REPORT
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 COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON MONDAY 19TH AUGUST 2009 AT 7PM

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

1.0 APOLOGIES - LM

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

3.0 POLICE REPORT - AD advised that there were no crimes to report – Gary Day had been appointed as the new Sergeant.

It was reported that a pile of turf had been illegally dumped along the Shore Road by the owner of one of the properties in Craigflower Court. It was confirmed that the matter had been reported to the Council and that the turfs had been spread out along the entrance to the Bleaching Green.

Concerns were expressed about the traveller encampment along the old road next to the Gilanderson Bridge – AD advised that Fife Council had a non-harassment policy in relation to travellers and that any enforcement action was left to the discretion of the landowner.

A complaint was forwarded about a tethered but aggressive dog kept outside one of the caravans as this was deterring people from using the old road. AD agreed to approach the owner in relation to the matter. It was noted that complaints had also been received from residents in Cairneyhill about the encampment.

4.0 CONSULTATION ON VALLEYFIELD WOODS - JEB welcomed John Geddes from Bell Ingram to the meeting. Bell Ingram has been commissioned by Fife Council to carry out a consultation and develop a management plan for Valleyfield Woodlands under the Woodlands In and Around Town grant scheme. The drop in consultation was due to take place in Valleyfield Community Centre 12:30 – 20:00 on 20th August.

Cllr Walker praised Brian Montgomery and LM for their dedication in driving the project forward and advised that a feasibility study was to be commissioned to ascertain the potential of utilising the Bluther burn to develop a hydro electric scheme within the woodlands. If feasible any monies generated from the sale of the electricity would be used to maintain the woodlands.

JD asked if the Craigflower Woods which were privately owned would qualify for works under the same grant scheme. JG advised that this would be possible but the owner would need to register the land. The need to enforce the outstanding Section 75 Agreement for the woods was raised and Cllr Walker agreed to champion the matter on behalf of the Community Council.

5.0 ACTION POINTS, STANDING & UNRESOLVED ITEMS

Traffic Issues - JD advised that he had still to send a letter to Transportation in relation to the issues raised at the previous meeting. However, it was noted as previously promised by Transportation Services a new flashing speed sign had been erected and that the signage on the approach to the priority passing system had been rationalised and improved. ACTION: JD

6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT - MEB advised that the current balance stood at £741.43.

7.0 FLORAL ENHANCEMENT - It was noted that the second commemorative tree for Elizabeth Turner had died. It was suggested that given the location a commemorative bench would be a better idea.
ACTION: JEB

It was agreed that The Community Council would acquire spring bulbs. ACTION: JEB/MEB

8.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

• NHS Fife- Dunfermline & West Fife CHP Public Partnership Forum – Register of Interest
• NHS Fife – General hospitals & maternity services newsletter Summer 2009
• Scottish Government / Turley Associates/ Scottish Power – Application under Section 36 of the Electricity Act – Upgrades to Longannet and revision of the Ash Disposal Strategy at Valleyfield and Longannet Ash Laggons.
• Fife Council – Notice of Planning Committee Meeting 30th June
• ASCC- The Community Councillor
• Fife Council – Street Cleaning
• SEPAView – Newsletter
• SNH – The Nature of Scotland
• Cllr Bobby Cleland – Declaration of Expenses 2008-2009
• BTCV – CLAN
• Fife Council – Delivering Planning Reforms in Fife

9.0 PLANNING MATTERS – Extension to an existing garage at 103 Main St, Newmills.

10.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT - Cllr Walker advised that the:

• Planning legislation was being reformed in order to speed up the planning process.

• New Draft Local Plan & application for the extension of consent for the disposal of ash at the lagoons at Low Valleyfield due to be presented to the South West Area Committee.

• A Planning Enforcement Officers had been appointed by the Council.

Cllr Walker asked if any concerns had been expressed surrounding the application for the formation of car sales 87 Main Street, Newmills . It was noted that the application was for the renewal of the consent for an existing car sales business.

11.0 AOB

GF asked if:

• the Council could be asked to clean the tunnel under the bridge;

• something could be done about an untaxed abandoned car next to Oakum Bay football pitch.

GW asked:

• when the lighting columns were due to be replaced in Torryburn. It was noted that the lighting columns had been replaced in Newmills several years ago. ACTION JD

• If there was any news about the interpretative panels which had been removed by the Council when work had been carried out at the Ness. It was suggested that Cllr Ferguson had agreed to chase this matter up on behalf of the Community Council. JD advised that he was waiting for the school and History group to start back again in order to get their support for the development of some new interpretative boards.

GW advised that he had also received a letter from Willie Rennie who had suggested nominating a member of local community for an award.

JEB advised that:

• he had been asked by members of the Mother and Toddlers group and the School’s Parent Council to place the Play Park at the Ness on the agenda for the next meeting. Both groups were keen to see the play area fenced off.

• he had passed a key for the Shore Road onto the Criminal Justice team but wasn’t sure if they had started to clear the old Belfast sinks/ bricks etc from the shore.

JEB and MEB tendered their apologies for the next meeting.

12.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING: Wednesday 16th September

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

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

MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2009, 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 THE PLAY PARK AT THE NESS
5.0 POLICE REPORT
6.0 FINANCIAL REPORT
7.0 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
8.0 PLANNING MATTERS
9.0 COUNCILLOR REPORT
10.0 AOB
11.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON MONDAY 15TH JUNE 2009 AT 7PM

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

1.0 Apologies - None

2.0 Approval of Minutes of previous meeting - the minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Proposed GW. Seconded MEB.

3.0 Traffic issues - JEB welcomed Ian Henderson from Transportation to the meeting and outlined the suggestion to improve road safety within the villages which had been discussed at previous Community Council meetings.

LM raised concerns over the speed of traffic on the approach to the Post office and questioned why other villages such as Charlestown and Limekilns had been traffic calmed.

MEB asked if something could be down to reduce the speed limit on the road between Valleyfield and Newmills from 60mph to 30mph.

The safety and needs of children walking to school and the mother and toddlers club were also raised.

IH advised the scope of the traffic management measures which the Council could put in place would be restricted as the main road through the village was a bus route, and that with the expectation of improvements to the existing priority scheme under the bridge nothing was likely to happen imminently given that all of the existing traffic management and road safety budgets were currently allocated. However, Transportation Service were receptive to community’s needs and ideas, and they could potentially work with other services within the Council to source monies to finance improvements if these were seen as being a community priority. IH asked that the Community Council email him with all of their concerns and suggestions.

ACTION: JD

GF asked if any progress had been made by the Council in relation the Gilanderson Bridge. Cllr Walker advised that the strengthening of the bridge was a multi-million pound project and both the Council and Network Rail had to agree their respective responsibilities in relation to any works. However, the matter would have to be addressed if the railway line was to be opened up for a passenger service.

4.0 Relocation of the Recycling Point - JEB introduced Paul Doherty from Environmental Services who outlined the history of the proposal to relocate the recycling point from outside of the Hall to the opposite side of the road and highlighted the Council’s criteria and requirements for the recycling points within villages.

Following a show of hands it was agreed that the proposal should not be taken forward by the Council and PD agreed to look at another site within Newmills which was forwarded by a member of the public.

5.0 Recycling Trials - JEB introduced Lorna Johnstone. Lorna outlined the Council’s proposals for the piloting of the recycling of food waste, plastic and cans within Torryburn. All of the households within the village would receive information about the scheme in June and would be issued with an extra green bin for the recycling of plastic etc in August. Food waste could be put in the existing brown bins and households would be issued with a waste food caddy and bin liners for waste food. The pilot scheme would run for six months from the 1st September.

Cllr Walker explained that the Council was under pressure to ensure that it met EU targets to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. If the Council failed to meet the targets it would be heavily fined.

6.0 Police Report, PC Alan Davidsion – AD advised that the previous month the Police had received a complaint about noise coming from the Goth and complaints about motorbikes within the villages.

JEB advised that Police had been unable to attend previous meetings of the Community Council as there were no Community Officers on duty on Mondays. It was agreed that the Community Council move its meeting from the third Monday in every month to the third Wednesday in every month to accommodate the Police subject to confirmation of the availability of the Hall.

LM advised that an incident had occurred at the Ash Lagoons and that safety measures needed to be put in place to warn people of the dangers of entering the lagoons.

7.0 DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 19th August at 7pm in the Hall

Please note that as from 19th August Community Council meetings will now take place on the third Wednesday of every month.

ALL OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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You can also view the Community Council minutes on line at: www.westfifevillages.co.u

MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2009, 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 POLICE REPORT
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 COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE, ON MONDAY 18TH MAY 2009 AT 7PM

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

1. Apologies: Lou Marcham.

2. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting - the minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Proposed EL. Seconded GW.

3. ACTION POINTS AND UNRESOLVED ISSUES
Traffic issues - JEB confirmed that Iain Henderson from Transportation would attend the Community Council meeting to discuss the various traffic issues and suggestions that had been raised and discussed at previous meetings. Both he and MEB had also attend the “Where you live. How you travel” consultation held on 28/04/09 in Valleyfield and had raised the communities wish list with the Council Officers.
Ash Lagoons-JEB and MEB had also attended the meeting held in the Crown Hotel on the 13/05/09 to discuss the proposals for re-profiling of the mounds at the Ash Lagoons.
The meeting had been poorly attended. It was noted that flyers advertising the meeting had not been distributed to all of the houses within the villages.
ACTION: JD to contact Scottish Power to pass this information on.

Graveyard: JD reported that he had been informed by Liz Murphy that her Service had also noticed that works at the graveyard had not been carried out and that she had raised the issue with ground maintenance.
Relocating of the Recycling Point - JEB advised that the proposed relocation of the recycling point from outside of the Hall to the grassed area next to the bus stop had upset a number of the residents who would look directly onto the proposed site.
It was agreed that there had been a breakdown in communication between the Council, Councillors, the Community Council and local residents and this had created the problem.
ACTION: JD to invite Paul Doherty from Fife Council and Councillor McMullan to attend the next Community Council meeting to discuss and resolve the matter.

4. POLICE REPORT – JD advised that a report had been received from the Police for the previous meeting and this had been disseminated with the minutes he had emailed to people.

However no report or apologises have been received for the current meeting.
ACTION: JD to write to Inspector Caldwell about the matter.

Cllr Walker advised that he received a police incident report for the villages and there were no incidents to report for Torryburn and Newmllis and as a whole criminal activity had been down in all of the West Fife villages.

It was noted that 2 youths had been seen breaking the windscreen wipers on cars along Main Street, Newmills.

FLORAL ENHANCEMENT – MEB advised that the Community Council needed to identify a new supplier for large quantities of bedding plants. A number of suppliers were suggested by those attending. 13th June was agreed as the date to start work on a raised bed next to Torryburn Church.

5. FINANCIAL REPORT- MEB advised that the current balance stood at £988.71.

6. CORRESPONDENCE RECIEVED
Willie Rennie MP – Advice Surgeries
SES Plan – Spring Consultation Exercise
Jim Tolson MSP – Dates of Community Council meetings.
Household Waste Collection Trials - It was noted that Torryburn would be one of the villages taking part in the trials for the recycling of:
• Co-mingled food and garden waste.
• Cans and plastics - each household would be supplied with an extra 240litre wheelie bin.
The trials are due to start on 7th September.

Planning Committee – Notice of meeting
Fife Constabulary – Fife Policing Plan 2009/10
Scottish Government – Environmental Upgrades at Longannet Generating Station
Turley Associates - Environmental Upgrades at Longannet Generating Station
Scottish Natural Heritage - The Nature of Scotland

7. PLANNING MATTERS
It was noted that there were two live applications within Newmills:
• 09/00600/WFULL Change of use and alterations to former police station to form a one and half storey dwellinghouse.
• 09/00568/WFULL Erection of double garage and workshop with office accommodation at 1st floor level- 100 Main Street Newmills.
JD disseminated copies of the Plans for the developments.

MEB advised that she had attended a meeting on the development of the new Dunfermline and West Fife Local Plan. Three sites between Torryburn and Crombie Point were being proposed as potential housing sites.

ACTION JD to write to Fife Council and ask for copies of the maps showing these sites.

It was noted that the South West Area Committee had agreed to reduce the contributions being sought from developers to subsidise the strain which the development would place on the Council’s provision of Secondary School Education Services within West Fife. The contribution being sought was to be reduced from £1123 per unit to £113 per unit. A deadline had also been placed to conclude the legal agreement between the developer and Fife Council.

8. COUNCILLORS REPORT- Cllr Walker advised that a planning application for the land west of Bayview had been refused by the South West Area Committee. He encouraged everyone to support the inclusion and reopening of the Dunfermline to Alloa railway line in the new Local Plan, and to vote at the European Elections due to be held on the 4th June.

9. AOB
Newsletter- It was agreed that the Community Council would produce and disseminate a newsletter to every household within the villages to bring everyone’s attention to the key issues which had been raised over successive meetings.

ACTION: JEB

Maintenance of the Shore Road – GF raised the need to treat the Japanese Knotweed and get the grass cut along the Shore Road.

It was agreed the Community Council would buy a strimmer and would ask the Council if they could purchase it on the Community Council’s behalf or if they would potentially sell one of their old strimmers to the Community Council.
ACTION: JD

Wardlow Clan - MEB reported that she had received a phone call from a representative of the Wardlow Clan looking for historical information about the Wardlow Family.

ACTION: MEB to forward on Peter Baileys contact details

10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The Community Council’s AGM will take place on the 15th June and will be followed by an ordinary meeting. It was agreed that only two items – traffic issues and the re-location of the recycling point for the villages would be placed on the Agenda of this meeting.

MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MONDAY 15TH JUNE 2009, AT 7:00PM.
AGENDA

1.0 APOLOGIES
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
3.0 TRAFFIC ISSUES
4.0 THE RELOCATION OF THE RECYLING POINT
5.0 HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION TRIALS
6.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2008

PRESENT: John Emery Barker, Mary Emery Barker, Eva Lessels, Roger Marcham, John Duffy, George Watt, Councillor Bill Walker, Graham Facey, Fife Constabulary, 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: EL

2.0 MATTERS ARISING - None

3.0 CHAIRPERSONS REPORT- JEB reported that the Community Council continued to deal with traffic, planning and other issues which affected the villages. The Community Council had also held two successful beach cleans in the last year and these had made a visible impact on the shoreline and the Shore Road which was an invaluable asset to both people living and visiting the area. JEB thanked everyone who had helped out with the Beach Clean Ups and stressed the need for the Community Council to actively and enthusiastically engage more people in its activities.

4.0 TREASURERS REPORT - MEB advised that the Community Council’s balance at the end of the year stood at £1,138.47. The balance at the end of the financial year stood at £695.73 and an additional £500 had been received form the Floral Enhancement Grant Scheme. It was agreed that the Community Councils should make a contribution to the Neighborhood Watch and to the Senior Citizens Group.

5.0 APPOINTEMENT OF OFFICE BEARERS - Councilor Walker praised the work undertaken by the Community Council during the last year and 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
• Vice Chair George Watt
• Treasurer Mary Emery Baker
• Secretary John Duffy

It was agreed that new members would be co-opted onto the Community Council at its next meeting subject to clarification from Fife Council’s Legal Services of the procedure and number of unfilled positions.

6.0 AOB – None

7.0 DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING - The next AGM will take place in May
2009

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD TO BE HEDL ON MONDAY 15TH JUNE 2009

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 MONDAY 20TH APRIL 2009 AT 7PM
Present: John E-Barker, George Watt, Eva Lessels, Graham Facey, Lou Marcham, Bunty W, Mary E-B, Roberta King, Cllr Walker, Members of Public
1. Apologies: John Duffy

2. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting, the minutes of previous meeting were approved. Proposed GW, Seconded EL

3. ACTION POINTS AND UNRESOLVED ISSUES
Traffic issues- Speeding in villages. It has been asked that the minutes record that the Community Council and the Neighbourhood Watch are unhappy that the meeting with Transportation has not been better publicized.
Cllr W suggested that a representative from Transportation should attend our CC meeting-(Murray Hannah, Ian Jones or Scott Blyth), and we should make a “wish list”of our suggestions to submit, as there should be capital in the “pot” for next 10 years.- discussed
• Speed bumps
• “Your speed” signs at both ends and middle of villages
• Pelican/pedestrian crossings, at Ness, near Craigflower, near recycling centre, near papershop.
• Double white lines down middle of road
• No overtaking signs at Ness
ACTION-The next nearest meeting is to be held in High Valleyfield which JE-B will attend Tuesday 28/4/09 raising our “wish list”

Ash Lagoons-JE-B and ME-B attended Ash Lags meeting regarding the practical side of the Ash Lagoons extension. –ongoing processes of landscaping, rain curtains etc, as well as the CO2 capture/disposal.- if power station unable to reduce carbon dioxide then it may well not last till 2030- meeting to be held by Turley (Scottish Power contractor on 13/5/09 at Crown Hotel- village hall fully booked ). 2-8pm NOTICE TO BE PUT IN PRESS BY SCOT POWER
The final decision regarding Ash Lagoons will be later this year (before Christmas)
Graveyard: -no change
4. POLICE REPORT –No report in writing received JE-B to contact Police

5. FINANCIAL REPORT; £488.66

6. CORRESPONDENCE RECIEVED

• Development services- land use strategy 14/5/09 ME-B to attend
• Floral Enhancement letter
• QMH info leaflets
• Fife Council newsletter.
• Fife & Forth Valley letter re Community service- offenders paying back the community- any suggestions-beach clean-up, cemetery
• Peoples Millions; any Projects?
• ASCC renewal letter

7. PLANNING MATTERS
• Houses at land west of Bayview-3 letters rec’d -2 from yeoman McAllister/Inferry and one fro BP regarding pipeline proximity. Planning application refused by council, ? Appeal.
8. COUNCILLORS REPORT
on above planning issue re houses Bayview.
9. AOB
Recycling ; Villages to be part of trial scheme for recycling /weekly/fortnightly pick-ups. Also how will this affect the proposed recycling area/present recycling area
Trough ; JE-B and GW to build
Beach Clean-up date discussed-date set for 28/6/09

10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 18/5/09

MEETING TO BE HELD IN
THE TORRYBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MONDAY 18TH MAY 2009, 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 POLICE REPORT
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

ALL 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

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