Minutes of Jordanhill Community Council Meeting

held on Monday 5 February 2008 in Jordanhill Church Hall.

Present Ian Anderson (chair), David Brown, Jean Brown, Jack Gaw, Maria Hope, Stuart McLean, Robert Mellish, Robin Miller, Mary Wilson and three members of the public.

Constable Ash attended for the first part of the meeting.

Councillor Colleran (on an alternating rota with Councillors Clay and McLean) and Councillor Mason.

1 Adoption of previous minutes.

Approval of the minutes of 7 January was proposed by David Brown and seconded by Mary Wilson.

2 POLICE REPORT

2.1 Constable Ash gave the following report (8 reported crimes, 2 detected)

Theft by housebreaking (1,0) Minor vandalism (3,0) Theft (2,0) Minor Road Traffic (2,2)

2.2 He was again asked to produce crime trends and police views on the absence of junction markings in South Jordanhill (Mitre Road and Essex Drive)

2.3 Discussion on complaint about the local ice cream van trading outside Jordanhill and Knightswood Schools outwith the terms of his licence..

Constable Ash left at this point.

3 College Campus Exhibition

3.1 SM reported on the delivery of the leaflets produced by Strathclyde University. Jordanhill sixth-year pupils had undertaken this task but delivery was patchy until 28 January and the meeting heard that at least 3 areas had not yet received copies. This is embarrassing and it was left to SM to contact the Rector to complain and to discuss what payment would be appropriate in the circumstances.

3.2 The chairman and SM raised a number of points arising from an initial study of the report which had been sent to us in advance of the exhibition. Comments from JCC will be prepared following the exhibition.

3.3 SM drew attention to the proposed mandatory limit (imposed by GCC) of one parking space per dwelling plus one visitor space per four dwellings. The theoretical object is to limit car ownership and each new house-owner will be supplied with a “travel pack” listing local bus and train services and suggested cycle routes. Members were not convinced.

3.4 SM read brief extracts from a courtesy copy of a 3 page letter from a local resident to SU regarding the Campus report which is available online. SM agreed with all points raised.

3.5 2 members of the public raised concerns that the large assembly hall (Francis Tombes Hall) within the David Stow Building might not continue to be available for community use. The chairman explained that the report recommended its continued use, but it is up to local residents, Jordanhill School and any other interested parties to make representations. However the report is not even an outline planning document so there is no mechanism for objecting to any content at this stage. It was also suggested that the Crawfurd Theatre be retained for community use.rather than being demolished.

4 CORRESPONDENCE

email from Cllr Mason re delays in issue of the consultation by Land Services to Claythorn and Broomhill areas etc. for residents’ parking scheme. Cllr Mason spoke about this and still feels Jordanhill should press for such a scheme. Members are not convinced.

email from Cllr Clay enclosing GCSS Schedules.

email copy letter from local resident to SU re Campus Report.

email from editor of Westender confirming he will consult our website for our news.

Ack.. from GCC re grant application

Planning applications

5 Queen Victoria Gate, conservatory to side and porch to rear

123 Mitre Road, two storey rear extension

19 Woodend Drive, single upper storey extension

28 Eastcote Avenue, single storey rear extension

83 Munro Road, single storey rear extension

From Cllr McLean, copy correspondence regarding Indian Summer notes and debrief.

From Jim Peebles of 72nd Glasgow Scouts, thanks for amplifier equipment.

Copy of John Robertson’s Report from Westminster.

From John Robertson, correspondence. regarding closures of local post offices.

5 Matters Arising

5.1 Amplifier equipment. SM had spoken to the Rector of Jordanhill School and to a representative of Jordanhill Church but neither wanted the equipment. The next offer was to 178 Scouts and it was gratefully accepted with an immediate use for concert rehearsals.

5.2 High School roof. SM reported he had spoken to the bursar. The final roof covering will be grey slates. Planning consent was granted in November 2006.

5.3 Speed table outside Jordanhill School. This matter was again raised with Cllr Mason. Other local areas have been successful in having speed reducing measures installed recently.

5.4 Indian Summer. Cllr Colleran reported that it is highly unlikely that the event will be held in Victoria Park again. She has had discussions with officials and Glasgow Green is being proposed.

5.5 Cala planning consent breach. Cllr Colleran has spoken to the officer who apologised for not having dealt with the matter. He proposes to prepare a report to committee likely to recommend retrospective consent. This led to dissent and discussion. It is important that developers are brought to heel, otherwise they will continue to flout conditions. With the next large housing development in prospect it is imperative that matters such as tree retention and planting conditions are rigidly enforced. Cllr Colleran agreed to follow up.

5.6 Article in Extra. SM had been contacted by a reporter about developments in Jordanhill School and his response was quoted verbatim in the edition of 31 January.

5.7 No reply from LS. SM reported that no reply had been received to a letter to LS dated 13 December regarding the junction of Westland Drive and Danes Drive. Cllr Mason agreed to chase up reply and requested copy of original to be sent to him

5.8 SM reported he had attended a meeting of Glasgow Community Planning Ltd on 16 January but was unimpressed by this organisation. Its objectives are not clear.

5.9 SM read from GCC Minutes, (page 583 Item 4) which records the introduction of fines for vehicles idling outside schools. It was suggested that the ice cream van might be guilty of this practice.

6 NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held in Jordanhill Church Hall on Monday 3 March 2008 at 7.15 p.m.