Access JJ – In contravention of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, landowners have been using public funds to prevent access to well used paths in Eskdalemuir. Action - letter alerting CONFOR to CC concern and requesting CONFOR’s support for means of “alternative access”. Road safety all – Numerous reports have been received regarding pedestrians and cyclists endangering themselves on the B709 in the vicinity of the Tibetan Centre. So much so, that several delivery drivers are refusing to travel on this section after dark. This topic has been on the agenda several times yet the situation has deteriorated. Action - letter sent with request for support from D & G safety office. In future, any postponed topics will be placed at the top of the agenda list for the next meeting. Council tax and services JJ – Due to time constraints, the action relating to this matter is outstanding. Frequency and venue of meetings MR – The tendency has been for more topics than time allows for and the suggestion is that CC mtgs are scheduled on a monthly basis with the option of cancelling should there be insufficient demand. Decision was taken to add one extra CC meeting per annum, scheduled for July. Treasurer’s Report BP – No concerns or unusual matters arose. Police Scotland DI – PC Irons is a Community Officer and, time permitting, may attend future CC meetings. A copy of the Police Scotland Community Council Report was circulated. Telephone Box DM – BT plan to close the telephone box adjacent to the telephone exchange. Residents are asked to resist this by way of the on-line BT form. J.Johnston 26/01/2017.
Access – JJ In contravention of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, landowners have been using public funds to prevent access to well used paths in Eskdalemuir. Action - letter alerting CONFOR to CC concern and requesting CONFOR’s support for “alternative means of access”. Road safety – all Numerous reports have been received regarding pedestrians and cyclists endangering themselves on the B709 in the vicinity of the Tibetan Centre. So much so, that several delivery drivers are refusing to travel on this section after dark. This topic has been on the agenda several times yet the situation has deteriorated. Action - letter sent with request for support from D & G safety office. In future, any postponed topics will be placed at the top of the agenda list for the next meeting. Council tax and services – JJ Due to time constraints, the action relating to this matter is outstanding. Frequency and venue of meetings – MR The tendency has been for more topics than time allows for and the suggestion is that CC mtgs are scheduled on a monthly basis with the option of cancelling should there be insufficient demand. Decision was taken to add one extra CC meeting per annum, scheduled for July. Treasurer’s Report – BP No concerns or unusual matters arose. Police Scotland – DI PC Irons is a Community Officer and, time permitting, may attend future CC meetings. A copy of the Police Scotland Community Council Report was circulated. Telephone Box – DM BT plan to close the telephone box adjacent to the telephone exchange. Residents are asked to resist this by way of the on-line BT form. J.Johnston 26/01/2017.
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