Tree Huggers or Tree Haters Love or hate the trees, there is a theory that an avenue is only an avenue if it is lined with trees. Many neighbours are likely to feel that the trees in the Scotstoun avenues are an essential part of the character of the avenues. These sentiments might be strained, however, when it comes to pushing prams or wheelchairs along the pavements or even trying to walk when you have less than steady gait. There is no doubt that some of the trees have compromised the conditions of the pavements. We have been discussing these issues for many years at the SCARA committee and have also had regular exchanges with the Council. It is pretty clear that this issue is deep in the long grass as far as the Council is concerned. One problem might be that we are looking for a one- size -fits -all solution. All the trees get removed or all the trees get trimmed or all the trees get replaced. When you look at the trees, however, as in this picture, it seems that some of them do not really compromise the conditions of the pavements. We wonder, therefore, whether there might be some merit in carrying out our own survey of the trees and identifying those which require to be attended to and those which are doing no harm. Any volunteers for this exercise should notify their willingness by email to scara@scotstoun.info.
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LATEST NEWS OF WHITEINCH/SCOTSTOUN GASIFIER - JUNE 2018
No news. No explanation. This is a legal process which commenced in 2014 and is subject to legal deadlines all of which have long since been passed but without any outcome from Scottish Ministers. If any members of the Association have any further information then they are invited to send this to the Association's committee by email to scara@scotstoun.info for publication to all members of the Association. Any other input on this important topic would also be very welcome.
Convener
Convener
14th May 2018 - At our AGM last Thursday 10th May I told the meeting that I would put the minutes from the previous AGM on to our website and these are now published as follows: -
Minutes of the SCARA 2017 AGM
Parking Control Scotstoun Stadium: Despite collaborative work with Glasgow Warriors there are still problems in some streets on match days. SCARA continues to highlight these to the Warriors management who have introduced measures to alleviate some of these e.g. a second entrance to the stadium from the railway station. SCARA will continue to gather information from residents of particular ‘hot spots’.
Social Events: The Burns Family Evening was a great success. Residents are encouraged to book in advance to help the Committee plan for catering etc.
SCARA Committee continues to meet monthly. The Convener thanked committee members who give their time to address issues of importance to local residents.
Ben Warmerdam (i/c website)
Volunteers were sought to join the Committee; Bruce French was nominated and seconded to join the Committee and will work with Ben on the web site.
John Hannah asked for volunteers to help deliver the newsletter. Anyone interested should contact John.
- Michael welcomed everyone to the 2017 AGM and thanked local musician Christine Nelson who, along with her daughter and a friend, provided the pre meeting entertainment.
- Apologies were received from Carole Sheridan, Scott Donaldson and Leah Hannah.
- Minutes of the 2016 AGM were approved and seconded.
- Convener’s Report
Update on gasification application: At the 2016 AGM it was reported that Glasgow City Council had refused W.H Malcolm’s application for a gasification plant to be located in South Street. The company appealed this decision and the Community Council and SCARA have been active in fighting this appeal. A decision by the Scottish Government is not expected before June 8th.
Parking Control Scotstoun Stadium: Despite collaborative work with Glasgow Warriors there are still problems in some streets on match days. SCARA continues to highlight these to the Warriors management who have introduced measures to alleviate some of these e.g. a second entrance to the stadium from the railway station. SCARA will continue to gather information from residents of particular ‘hot spots’.
Social Events: The Burns Family Evening was a great success. Residents are encouraged to book in advance to help the Committee plan for catering etc.
SCARA Committee continues to meet monthly. The Convener thanked committee members who give their time to address issues of importance to local residents.
- Treasure’s Report. Gail Herrigan reported an unprecedented surplus. The number of newsletter subscriptions from residents went down but the overall amount given went up. The average subscription is just over £4.
- Re Election of Committee Members.
The following officials were nominated and seconded:
Convener: Michael Sheridan
Treasurer: Gail Herrigan
Secretary: Sue Robinson
Other members of the committee:
Liz Dorward (Newsletter compilation and distribution)
John Hannah (Editor of the newsletter)
David Irving
Moira Logan (Booking Secretary)
Linda Mc Callum (Newsletter development)
Ben Warmerdam (i/c website)
Volunteers were sought to join the Committee; Bruce French was nominated and seconded to join the Committee and will work with Ben on the web site.
John Hannah asked for volunteers to help deliver the newsletter. Anyone interested should contact John.
- Parking / Traffic Scotstoun Primary School.
Suzanne Whiteford, Joint Chair Scotstoun Primary School Parent Council gave a summary of the recent survey of traffic issues at the junctions of Earlbank and Duncan Ave and Earlbank and Ormiston Ave. at the beginning and end of the school day.
Over the 5 day study 199 incidents were observed. These included double parking and parking on the zig zags outside the school.
A summary of the report will be submitted to SCARA and put onto the website. Residents are encouraged to read it.
A number of potential solutions are being considered. These will have an impact on local residents. The parent council and school are working with the Community Council, an officer from the Land & Environmental Services and DRC Environmental Trust to look at ways of reducing the traffic in the areas immediately surrounding the school.
A resident present reported having been almost knocked off his bike by a driver dropping their child off at school. Another resident reported noticing a significant decrease in parents stopping immediately outside the school since the children’s drawings urging more caution had been put up on the school railings.
Suzanne will give updates to SCARA as work progresses. - Neighbourhood Watch
Although no interest was expressed following the article in the newsletter 15 expressions of interest were noted at the AGM.
The new initiative from the Community Council requires only more local interest to be expressed rather than the whole area.
Michael asked how many households had been victim of vandalism/ theft, or knew of a neighbor who had been. 7 of the 21 households represented at the meeting had.
The proposal was made, and resolution passed, that NW areas should be established in the Avenues. - AOCB
i) A resident asked if anyone knew what the plans were for the now boarded up children’s unit in Norse Road. This has already been broken into. Councillor Chris Cunningham said that his understanding was that a new purpose built unit will be built on the site. The 2 households closest to the unit said that they would like the chance to see, and comment on, the plans. Chris will follow this up and come back to SCARA. Information will be posted on the web site.
ii) Update on ‘Cold Calling’ stickers
A few people had received stickers following Con Yuill’s presentation at the 2016 AGM. These had proved to be effective. Some residents had expressed interest but hadn’t received stickers. SCARA will chase this up with Constable Yuill.
iii) The poor state of some of the street signs was noted. Michael Herrigan noted that this had been raised at a meeting of the Community Council. It is unlikely that the Council has a budget to replace the signs.
iv) Gassifier
Resident Mr. David Harrison recently met with the local Conservative MSP Maurice Golden. Mr. Golden is deputy Convener of the Environmental, Climate Change & Land Reform Committee in the Scottish Parliament. Mr. Golden said that the Scottish Government’s recycling target limited the amount of waste to be destroyed through gasification. He implied that there were sufficient gasification plants in Scotland, or being built, without building a new one in South Street. SCARA will contact Mr. Golden.
The meeting closed at 20.45
Annual General Meeting 2018
Annual General Meeting 2018
This is a heads up to let people know that we propose to hold the AGM at Scotstoun East Parish Church on Thursday 10th May 2018 from 7pm for 7.30pm. This means committee members will be available to talk to members and share some light refreshments from 7pm but the formal meeting will commence at 7.30pm.
We are now working on the agenda for the meeting and, if you have any particular items that you wish to raise for discussion, then please write this down and send it either by email to scara@scotstoun.info or by letter to Michael Sheridan, 66 Queen Victoria Drive, Scotstoun, Glasgow, G14 9DJ.
Michael Sheridan
Convener
This is a heads up to let people know that we propose to hold the AGM at Scotstoun East Parish Church on Thursday 10th May 2018 from 7pm for 7.30pm. This means committee members will be available to talk to members and share some light refreshments from 7pm but the formal meeting will commence at 7.30pm.
We are now working on the agenda for the meeting and, if you have any particular items that you wish to raise for discussion, then please write this down and send it either by email to scara@scotstoun.info or by letter to Michael Sheridan, 66 Queen Victoria Drive, Scotstoun, Glasgow, G14 9DJ.
Michael Sheridan
Convener
Proposed waste recycling facility
WH Malcolm Construction is planning to convert its base in South Street, Scotstoun into a waste management site to the detriment of the area. A protest campaign was organised by SCARA and this was soon amalgamated into a wider campaign with Scotstoun Community Council and several other other Community Councils in the area affected. We understand that close to one thousand signatures protesting against this plan were gathered for a petition presented to the city council.
Residents wishing to be involved in the protest should contact SCARA by email or Scotstoun Community Council at scotscoco@gmail.com
Update November 2017
It is now over three years since the issue of the original planning application notice and there is still no outcome. The latest position is that the Planning and Architectural Division at the Scottish Government has told us that they hope to deal with all appeals within two months (by 3rd December 2017 ?) and certainly within three months (by early January 2018 or later because of the holiday period ?) but we have heard much the same on a number of occasions before now. We shall update further in due course.
Residents wishing to be involved in the protest should contact SCARA by email or Scotstoun Community Council at scotscoco@gmail.com
Update November 2017
It is now over three years since the issue of the original planning application notice and there is still no outcome. The latest position is that the Planning and Architectural Division at the Scottish Government has told us that they hope to deal with all appeals within two months (by 3rd December 2017 ?) and certainly within three months (by early January 2018 or later because of the holiday period ?) but we have heard much the same on a number of occasions before now. We shall update further in due course.
Update May 2017
The planning appeal is still with the Scottish Government awaiting final decision.
The planning appeal is still with the Scottish Government awaiting final decision.
Update June 2016
WH Malcolm Construction has appealed the planning refusal. On Thursday the 9th of June SCARA will be attending a meeting to discuss next moves on how best to prevent the planing refusal being overturned. Please check back here soon for further news.
WH Malcolm Construction has appealed the planning refusal. On Thursday the 9th of June SCARA will be attending a meeting to discuss next moves on how best to prevent the planing refusal being overturned. Please check back here soon for further news.
Update March 2016
As a result of a successful protest campaign carried out by local community bodies the planning application was refused. We will keep you posted if there is any further news.
As a result of a successful protest campaign carried out by local community bodies the planning application was refused. We will keep you posted if there is any further news.
Update February 2016
A public hearing is to take place at Glasgow Cit Chambers on Tuesday the 23rd of February. Please click on the link below for more information.
https://dumbartonroad.wordpress.com/2016/02/12/wh-malcolm-gasification-plant-public-hearing-tue-23-feb/
A public hearing is to take place at Glasgow Cit Chambers on Tuesday the 23rd of February. Please click on the link below for more information.
https://dumbartonroad.wordpress.com/2016/02/12/wh-malcolm-gasification-plant-public-hearing-tue-23-feb/
Update 25th January 2016
The link below will take you to the Dumbarton Road Corridor Environmental Trust blog where you can find out the latest update regarding the proposed waste recycling facility.
https://dumbartonroad.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/wh-malcolm-planning-application-update-2/
The link below will take you to the Dumbarton Road Corridor Environmental Trust blog where you can find out the latest update regarding the proposed waste recycling facility.
https://dumbartonroad.wordpress.com/2016/01/18/wh-malcolm-planning-application-update-2/
Update 4th December 2015
Please download the latest update form the WH Malcolm Objection campaign strategy groups meeting that was held on the 26th of November. Here you can find out more about the air quality petition that was initiated as part of a broader campaign on air quality in the local area.
Please download the latest update form the WH Malcolm Objection campaign strategy groups meeting that was held on the 26th of November. Here you can find out more about the air quality petition that was initiated as part of a broader campaign on air quality in the local area.
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