7.2 He emphasised that the service was committed to training and equipping firefighters and strengthening the retained duty service. 7.3 Mr Adams confirmed that there are currently 11 retained staff in North Berwick with the capacity for 16. He has 5 new trainees. 7.4 Mr Gourlay announced that one of the two 17 ton trucks currently in North Berwick would be replaced with a smaller, more flexible rapid response vehicle. It would be the only one in East Lothian. 7.5 Finally, he asked for support for the SFRS by responding to the public consultation Service Your Voice’ ‘Your … which is open till 14th May. Messrs Baptie Gourlay & Adams left the meeting. 8 Planning 8.1 The March planning applications were led by Cllrs Matters Macnair and Moodie. (attached separately) 8.2 List A (previously circulated) no comments. – 8.3 Erection of telecoms mast and base station at junction A member of the public of Dunbar & Glenburn Roads: spoke about the effect on health from the electromagnetic rays transmitted from telecoms masts. After discussion it was agreed to object again to the proposed installation on the grounds that (a) it was unsightly, obtrusive and a hazard to pedestrians and children and (b) it created a health risk in the KES immediate vicinity. 8.4 After discussion it was 26 Victoria Road (Rocketeer): agreed to object to the variation to extend the evening opening hours from 8 pm till 10 pm as it would create a late evening disturbance for local residents due to The Rocketeer being isolated from other restaurants and pubs and in a residential area. The evening closing time should GM remain at 8 pm. 8.5 After discussion it was agreed that as 6 Church Road: there were no concerns about the proposed change of use from shop (Class 1) to office (Class 2), the application should be moved to List A. 8.6 After discussion it was agreed that 2 Tantallon Terrace: as there were no concerns to the change to the scheme of development as the alterations are to the rear of the building, the application should be moved to List A.
7.2 He emphasised that the service was committed to training and equipping firefighters and strengthening the retained duty service. 7.3 Mr Adams confirmed that there are currently 11 retained staff in North Berwick with the capacity for 16. He has 5 new trainees. 7.4 Mr Gourlay announced that one of the two 17 ton trucks currently in North Berwick would be replaced with a smaller, more flexible rapid response vehicle. It would be the only one in East Lothian. 7.5 Finally, he asked for support for the SFRS by responding to the public consultation ‘Your Service … Your Voice’ which is open till 14th May. Messrs Baptie Gourlay & Adams left the meeting. 8 Planning Matters (attached separately) 8.1 The March planning applications were led by Cllrs Macnair and Moodie. 8.2 List A (previously circulated) – no comments. 8.3 Erection of telecoms mast and base station at junction of Dunbar & Glenburn Roads: A member of the public spoke about the effect on health from the electromagnetic rays transmitted from telecoms masts. After discussion it was agreed to object again to the proposed installation on the grounds that (a) it was unsightly, obtrusive and a hazard to pedestrians and children and (b) it created a health risk in the immediate vicinity. 8.4 26 Victoria Road (Rocketeer): After discussion it was agreed to object to the variation to extend the evening opening hours from 8 pm till 10 pm as it would create a late evening disturbance for local residents due to The Rocketeer being isolated from other restaurants and pubs and in a residential area. The evening closing time should remain at 8 pm. 8.5 6 Church Road: After discussion it was agreed that as there were no concerns about the proposed change of use from shop (Class 1) to office (Class 2), the application should be moved to List A. 8.6 2 Tantallon Terrace: After discussion it was agreed that as there were no concerns to the change to the scheme of development as the alterations are to the rear of the building, the application should be moved to List A. KES GM