Minutes of Meeting, Moubray Hall, Powmill, Tuesday 10th January 2012 (postponed from 3rd)

1. Attending: S Morrison, T Wigman-Duffy, A Lavery, K Bothwick, S Anderson, 3 Members of the public.
Apologies: R Paterson, A Cheape, Cllr. M Barnacle, Cllr K. Baird, Cllr W. Robertson.

2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.

3. Community Policing: Constable Sadie Allan attended.

No reported crime in our local area. Attempted housebreaking in Kinross area, recommend that people take extra care and report any suspicious activity.

The fire raising incidents in Kinross are still under investigation.

Tanker collision in Drum (near Blue Cedars) – investigations continue, householders concerned about pollution should contact SEPA or Scottish Water. Fossoway and District Community Council would like to extend their sympathy to the family of the lorry driver who was killed in this accident.

MoP asked about speeding in Carnbo, no information available, but will be brought to attention of the local officers.

4. Minutes of the last meeting: The Church had completed the plans for the Car Park. The minutes will be amended accordingly.

5. Matters Arising
a. War Memorial, Blairingone: S Anderson reports that John McCrone is away until the end of January.
Action: Sheila to follow up

b. Olympic Flame through Crook of Devon: Trudy has contacted the Community Police, but they don’t currently have any details, also contacted Primary school.
Action: Trudy to follow up

c. Community Speed Watch Programme: Trudy reports we have been invited to take part in a pilot programme. Volunteers will be trained by Tayside police to do speed checks and report offenders for possible further action. Trudy has advertised this widely and already ten volunteers have come forward. Plan is to cover Crook of Devon and possibly other areas later. Initial meeting this Sunday with the police at the Church Hall.
Action: Rod and Trudy to follow up

d. Devon Lade: Trudy contacted SEPA who told us that the landowner is responsible for clearing obstruction. Sandy reports that part of a retaining wall has collapsed, but machine access is very difficult, requiring some tree trimming and the lade to be fairly dry. Landowner has requested assistance in trimming branches, etc., but is planning to do work when feasible.
Action: Sandy to follow up, volunteers requested

e. Church Car Park: Sandy reports that the legal implications are being processed, and funding being sought, by the Church. Although the CC is not the lead, it may need to lead on funding.
Action: Sandy to follow up

6. Community Council Business: CC will be attending the Kinross-shire Community Council Network (this is an information exchange network and not an executive body.) 18 January (Sandy and Alastair)

7. Other meetings: T-in-the Park community Liaison 24 January(Kevin and Trudy), Dunning Glen meeting 7 February (Sandy, Kevin and Trudy).

8. PKC Business, Councillor’s Report: No councillors were present at the meeting; however Trudy has a report from Cllr Barnacle that the local plan has been approved to include 80 houses in Powmill.

9. Planning Applications

11/02016/FLL. Modification of existing consent (10/00510/IPL) Revision to siting, design and external appearance (Plot 4). Land Adjacent To Churchmouse Cottage Carnbo.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/02053/FLL. Erection of two wind turbines. Bankhead Farm Fossoway Kinross KY13 0PW.
Recommendation. Reject as contrary to Policy 2a and 17b of the Kinross Area Local Plan, exceeding the capacity of the surrounding landscape to absorb or screen the development.

11/02086/FLL, Demolition of garage, erection of replacement garage and carport and alterations to access road. Schiehallion Crook of Devon Kinross KY13 0UL.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

Decisions

11/01604/FLL, Extension to dwellinghouse Easter Muirhead Bothy Blairingone Dollar FK14 7ND

11/01608/FLL, Change of house type to plots 44-46 and 59-62 (05/01475/FUL) Plots 1-84 Station Road Kinross.

The Community Council did not object to either.

10. General Correspondence : All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

11. A.O.C.B: MoP asks if in light of recent storms, are Council going to review trees in Council-owned road verges for potential dangerous trees? MoP reports that they were previously told by the council that the landowner is responsible up to the middle of the road, but this may be affected by road status.

Draft agenda next meeting:
• Welcome and apologies
• Declarations of interest
• Minutes of last meeting
• Matters arising
• Community Council Business
• Councillors’ reports
• Planning applications
• Correspondence
• A.O.C.B

Next meeting: 7th February 2012, 7.30pm
Blairingone Primary School
All Welcome

Tayside Police have been invited to the meeting and may be able to provide an update on the accident involving the tanker on the A977 in the Drum.

Fossoway Community Council, an extra-ordinary General Meeting: Tuesday 6 December at 7pm

• Mike Barnacle introduced the meeting.
• Alastair Lavery proposed Alexander Morrison as Chair, seconded by Trudy Duffy- Wigman
• Sandy Morrison took over the chair from Mike Barnacle.
• Sandy Morrison proposed Alastair Lavery as Vice Chair; this was seconded by Kevin Borthwick.
• Alastair Lavery proposed Trudy Duffy – Wigman as Secretary, this was seconded by Rod Paterson.
• Alastair Lavery proposed Kevin Borthwick as Treasurer, this was seconded by Trudy Duffy – Wigman.
• Kevin Borthwick proposed Rod Paterson as Data Controller, this was seconded by Trudy Duffy – Wigman.
• The Constitution, Standing Orders and Code of Conduct for Community Councillors were adopted: proposer was Sandy Morrison and this was seconded by Trudy Duffy – Wigman.
• As of 6 December 2011, there was £776.61 in the current account and no outstanding invoices or un-cleared cheques.
• Meeting dates and venues for 2012. Meetings after the summer holidays and again after the Christmas holidays 2012 have to be confirmed, as the booking system of PKC cannot accommodate earlier bookings. The following is a proposal.

• Training Issues: Rod Paterson requested induction training and Data Controller information.
• A quorum for any meeting is 3 CCllrs.
• The financial year will run from 1st of April till the 31st of March.
• The AGM will be held in May.
• Notice Boards: Kevin Borthwick will do Rumbling Bridge and Powmill, Sheila Anderson will do Blairingone, Alastair Lavery will do Carnbo and Trudy Duffy – Wigman will do Crook of Devon.
• Sheila Anderson was co-opted to the Community Council.

Fossoway and District Community Council have been offered the unique opportunity to take part in a pilot project by Tayside Police: ‘Community Speed Watch’. A group of approx. 10 volunteers will be vetted and trained by Tayside Police to carry out speed checks. The start date is in March and the duration of the pilot is three months. It will be accompanied by a media campaign, which can only be beneficial for our village.
We will need a group of 10 volunteers. Checks will be carried out on different times and days, so anyone can volunteer.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to our village. We all have seen the road getting busier and busier and I know many of you are worried about the speed of the traffic through our village. Please consider giving up a little time to support this initiative. It is initially for three months only, and if we have 10 volunteers we can spread the workload.

If you think you may be able to give some time to this initiative, please get in touch with Trudy Duffy-Wigman, email moc.tenretnitb|namgiw.yffud#moc.tenretnitb|namgiw.yffud or leave a message on 01577 840669.

1. Attending: S Morrison, T Wigman-Duffy, A Lavery, K Bothwick, R Paterson. Cllr. M Barnacle
S Anderson has been co-opted onto the committee.
10 Members of the public
Apologies: A Cheape.

2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.

3. Community Policing: Euan Mitchell attended.
There has been little reported crime in the area apart from a road traffic offence dealt with recently. Tayside Police are beginning their yearly drink-driving campaign for Christmas and New Year. They are also highlighting the need for safety measures in winter driving conditions. There is a “winter watch” strategy whereby people can help neighbours in times of severe weather.
Action: Trudy to put Winter Watch on the Fossoway Website

4. Minutes of the last meeting: The CC knew about the 20mph limit at Crook of Devon School and the minutes would be amended to reflect this.

5. Olympic Flame: The Olympic Flame comes through Crook of Devon, 13th June 2012 and there was discussion as to whether the CC should be involved. There are no notices from the council as yet. Mike Barnacle will find out if there is any guidance and report back.
Action: Mike to contact PKC, Trudy to contact Tayside Police and Fossoway Primary

6. Matters Arising

a. War Memorial, Blairingone: Sheila Anderson has agreed to take this forward and contact John McCrone from the council and the previous sub-group in order to begin the planning application process.
Action: Sheila to contact sub group to start process

b. Dunning Glen: 1.7 tonnes of rubbish were removed in the clean-up and a large sign will be erected warning people to keep the area free of rubbish, or penalties will be imposed. The CC were congratulated on their campaign and Kevin Bothwick was thanked for all his hard work to resolve this issue.
Action: Kevin will oversee the erection of the sign and we will attend the multi-agency meeting next year.

7. Traffic Issues: Tayside Police are beginning an experimental ‘Community Speed watch” programme and are looking for volunteers to help to monitor speeding. Rod Paterson will liaise with Trudy to take this forward.
There is to be a 30mph speed limit on the A823, several roads around Kinross will have a 40mph limit and traffic calming measures to be put in place on the A977. The positioning of the VAS location was discussed as it is thought that it is too far away from the school road entrance. A barrier along the pavement in the village was requested by Victoria Sutherland, as children sometimes walk in groups along the road on the corner between the shop and the school. A barrier might discourage children wandering dangerously into the road. The bus stop at Drum was also causing concern as there is little space for the children to wait. Mike Barnacle and the CC will take these matters forward.
Action: Rod and Trudy to take forward the ‘Community Speed Watch’ initiative. The CC to write in favour of the latest traffic calming measures and the barrier along the bend.

8. Ken Thomson Homes: Ken Thomson addressed the meeting with further information on the proposed development in Rumbling Bridge. He had held a public consultation meeting in November. Ken Thomson was questioned as to why he had not delivered leaflets to publicise the event as he had said he would. Some residents had only found out about the meeting from Mike Barnacle. Ken Thomson said he placed a notice in the Courier. Concerns were raised at the meeting regarding the density of housing, and he has reduced the planned 30 houses to 24.
At the CC meeting, some members of the public raised concerns over the proposed 6 houses for older people. They felt that Rumbling Bridge offered no amenities, such as regular buses or nearby shops.
A planning application will be lodged in the New Year.

9. Community Council Business: A Cheape attended a Kinross-shire Fund meeting on 12th December and will report back in January.

10. PKC Business, Councillor’s Report: Mike Barnacle said that there would be a sign at the Blairingone/Muirhead road end to indicate Tethyknowe and Muirhead. The flooding further down that road would also be seen to in January/February. He has been involved with a speed limit review but has had no response to his communication with Darrell McEwan yet. There will be a CC network meeting 18th January 7.00pm at the Kinross Campus. There has been a request for increased capacity for “T in the Park” for the Friday. 20,000 more tickets to be sold. Mike’s meeting with Nick Brian on planning matters was postponed. There has been council briefing on the emerging local plan. In the landward area there are plans for 30 houses in Scotlandwell, 120 houses in Powmill and none in Crook of Devon.

11. Planning Applications
11/01839/FLL. Cairnfold Farm Blairingone. Erection of an indoor horse arena building for equestrian business and erection of a dwellinghouse and garage.
An objection has been lodged by the Community Council following an email consultation.

11/01854/FLL. Former Farm Steadings Claysike Fossoway. Proposed amendment to house type (plot 3). Former Farm Steadings Claysike Fossoway.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment

11/01973/FLL. Blairingone Sewage Works Blairingone. Upgrading of Blairingone waste water treatment works, installation of lights and boundary fencing.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment

12. General Correspondence: All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

13. A.O.C.B: The Devon Lade in Crook of Devon has been damaged by storms and this may be a problem as a number houses may still use this as an outflow for their septic tanks. The CC will look into it. The Post Box in Carnbo has been removed for maintenance which is particularly unhelpful before Christmas. It is hoped it will be restored.

Next meeting 3 January 2012, 7.30 Moubray Hall, Powmill
All Welcome

I was sent some information about Winter Watch earlier this week and would like to spread the word around Fossoway, and beyond, of the benefits that it brings.

With the cold weather setting in, it seems like a good time to remind everyone to watch out for their neighbours, who might appreciate a helping hand to deal with the challenges that a Scottish Winter can bring.

What Is Winter Watch?

Winter watch is a new scheme, run by Voluntary Action Perthshire, which is designed to put helpers in touch with those needing a bit of a hand to deal with wintry conditions.

The scheme is looking for volunteers who are willing to help people in the community who need extra support during the winter months. If you could help clear paths, collect shopping or prescriptions, provide transport or anything elase, please get in touch with Voluntary Action Perthshire to get your name included on the list of contacts.

What Kinds of Help Are Needed?

Are there any specific areas of need you can (or already do) assist with?
For example:

• Visiting elderly or vulnerable neighbours?
• Clearing roads & pathways of snow?
• Provide a community facility for accommodation?
• Source and distribute clothing or bedding& blankets locally?
• Cleaning up after flooding?
• Befriending to provide emotional and practical support to those individuals affected?
• Picking up and delivering prescriptions from pharmacies?
• Assisting search & rescue teams?

If so, please contact Voluntary Action Perthshire at the details below.

Do You Need Some Help But Don't Know Who To Ask?

If you are more dependent than others in your community with no family nearby, is there anything you need help with when severe weather strikes?

Simply contact VA Perthshire using the details below.

Contact VA Perthshire to Volunteer or Get Help

You can volunteer to provide help or request help that you need by contacting Voluntary Action Perthshire using the following contact details:

Also, here is a copy of the registration form.

Voluntary Action Perthshire, The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth, PH1 5PP
Telephone Anna on 01738 452227 and leave your name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.

Tell us what you offer or what help you need when heavy snow, extreme cold or flooding affects you or your community.
Email: gro.erihshtrepav|ofni#gro.erihshtrepav|ofni
Web: http://www.vaperthshire.org and look for Winter Watch.
Follow us on Twitter ‘WinterWatch’
Join our Facebook Group— ‘Winter Watch’

Spread The Word!

Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about this initiative.

You could also put up notices or distribute these leaflets.

The Institute urgently requires VOLUNTEERS from the COMMUNITY to join the COMMITTEE.

The Institute is a community asset which is owned and operated by the community.

The forthcoming AGM is on Wednesday 23 November at 7.30pm.

A number of the existing committee members are resigning at the AGM which will mean there will be requirement for new people to be committee members and fill some positions such as Treasurer. It would be particularly useful if younger members of the COMMUNITY and current USERS become involved in the operation of the INSTITUTE.

Please contact Roger Clifton, Shane or Audrey Johnston, Stuart Shand, Gary Harvey, Jimmy Johnson, Archie Paterson or Sandy Morrison if you are prepared to HELP or hand a nomination for the committee to Audrey Johnston by Thursday 17 November.

Thank you in anticipation

Sandy Morrison

Chairperson

Blairingone School, 1st November 2011, 7.30pm

1. Attending: A Lavery, S Anderson, M Anness, K Borthwick, A Cheape, R Cooper, Cllr. M Barnacle.

21 Members of the public

Apologies: S Morrison, T Wigman-Duffy, W. Robertson

In Sandy’s absence Alastair chaired the meeting.

2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.

3. Community Policing - The police officer warned the meeting that theft of farm equipment had been reported, and that extra vigilance was needed. Farm gates, horse equipment, machinery had been stolen recently. Access roads to farms should be locked if at all possible. There was also a problem in the area with the theft of drain covers.
The Police have launched a “Keep safe in Autumn” campaign.

4. Minutes of the last meeting – The minutes were signed off without amendments.

5. Matters Arising:

War Memorial, Blairingone -Trudy has emailed the War Memorial Commission but has had no reply so far. Removal of the memorial will require a planning application. John McCrone is the council member to contact.
Action: Trudy to follow up. Planning application (who?)

Dunning Glen - A grant has been obtained to fund a “clean-up” and this will take place 15th November.

Seamab -Trudy has raised the matter of children from SEAMAB climbing on neighbours’ roofs with the Police Community Officer.

Pollution of the River Devon - PKC would like to take the up the CC’s offer of talking about an early warning system, and have suggested a meeting. Kevin and Trudy will attend. Clackmannanshire Council issued a warning of pollution (which is down- stream from PKC) and Crook of Devon received no warnings at all. Scottish Water won’t comment because of the investigation into the incident.
Action: Trudy and Kevin to organise a meeting and report back.

6. Ken Thomson Homes - Ken Thomson Homes gave a presentation showing the proposed development of 31 homes in Rumbling Bridge. This is on the Braehead Farm site. The development is to be sustainable, containing eco- friendly houses built to gold standard, with heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. There are 6 affordable homes planned aimed at the restricted mobility market. There is a public consultation meeting on 17th November 12 – 8 pm in Moubray Hall, Powmill. Everyone is welcome. More details on the Fossoway website. Ken Thomson will organise a leaflet drop in Rumbling Bridge to publicise the event. Mike Barnacle stated that the development was contrary to the local plan and the emerging plan. Rumbling Bridge was not one of the options in the PKC plan. The local plan is still the guiding influence until 2014.
Ken Thomson was thanked for his presentation.

7. Community Council Business – From next month onwards there will be a new CC. Marion and Ramsay are stepping down and were thanked for their contribution. Sandy, Alastair, Kevin, Trudy and Rod Paterson have been nominated and thus elected unopposed. The CC may co-opt some members who have been unable to get their nominations in on time. A meeting should be held within 28 days from 3rd November to announce the results of the election and appoint a chairperson.
Action: Extra-ordinary general meeting to be called. (Mike)

8. PKC Business, Councillor’s Report – Mike Barnacle announced that a meeting of the Kinross network of CCs would take place on 18th January at the Campus. This will create a forum for CCs with common interests in the area.
Some councillors have had a planning meeting with David Littlejohn to discuss procedure. He took on board the concerns of the councillors. The emerging plan and the work on the local strategy groups formed part of the discussion. There will be a further meeting on 7th December to discuss what’s in the local plan.

9. Planning Applications -

11/01604/FLL. Easter Muirhead Bothy, Blairingone, Dollar. FK14 7ND. Extension to dwellinghouse.
Recommendation. No Community Council Comment

11/01810/FLL. Land West Of Station Road Crook Of Devon. Erection of dwellinghouse and detached garage. Recommendation. No Community Council Comment.

Approvals.

11/01625/PN. Wester Aldie Farm Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0QQ. Erection of agricultural building.

Withdrawn

11/01281/IPL. Dwellinghouse 40m west of Devonlade, Main Street, Crook of Devon.

10/01576/FLL. Land West Of Station Road Crook Of Devon. Erection of dwellinghouse and detached garage.

10. General Correspondence –All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

11. A.O.C.B – Issues of flooded roads because of blocked ditches was raised. Also hedges overhanging roads. There was also a question raised regarding having adequate road-salt supplies for the winter.
There will be “T in the Park” meeting 16th November, Windlestrae Hotel, Kinross.
The CC wasn’t informed about the removal of the 20mph limit at Fossoway School. This will be revisited.
There will be a Campus Partnership meeting if anyone is interested.

Extra-ordinary General meeting (agenda will follow) 6 December 7.00 in Fossoway Primary.

Agenda Next meeting:
• Welcome and apologies
• Declarations of Interest
• Community Policing
• Minutes previous meeting
• Matters arising
• Community Council Business
• Councillors’ reports
• Planning Applications
• Correspondence
• AOCB

Next Meeting
Tuesday 6th December 2011 7.30pm
Fossoway Primary School

All Welcome!

Attending: Sandy Morrison (chair), Marion Anness, Ramsay Cooper, Kevin Borthwick, Angus Cheape, Alastair Lavery, Trudy Duffy-Wigman, Councillors K Baird, M Barnacle, W Robertson and 11 members of the public.

Apologies: Sheila Anderson, Community Police Officer

Declarations of Interest: None

Community Policing

A report had been sent to the Secretary and was available with the correspondence. The main points were the break in at the school with laptops and various other items stolen, incidents of vandalism and an accident at the crossing at the hall which is under investigation.
A scam letter involving a Chinese bank was highlighted. The Sports for All on Saturday 8 October in Crook of Devon public park between 6 and 8 pm was highlighted. It was pointed out that it would be dark at that time.
A member of the public raised a problem regarding runaways from Seamab with children being on people’s roofs and throwing stones at the school building. He was advised to contact the Community Police Officer at the time of any incident. The Secretary will report the matter to the Community Police Officer.
Action: Trudy Duffy-Wigman

Minutes of the meeting of 6 September were signed off without amendments

Matters Arising

Blairingone Play Park Refurbishment

Action: revisit in December.

Blairingone War Memorial

Action: Trudy Duffy-Wigman to contact War Memorial Commission. Community to raise money for the fee for planning application.

Dunning Glen

An article appeared in the Courier about Dunning Glen, which resulted in a BBC interview with Kevin and Trudy on site. The emphasis was to re-look at the access code. Thanks to Kevin and Trudy for their efforts.
Action: Clean up to take place in November

Pollution in River Devon

Action: Await PKC detailed response and Scottish Water response

Biomass Plant

There has been no further action from the developer.
Action: Marion Anness to contact Forestry Commission

Church Car Park, Crook of Devon

Plans of area now agreed.
Action: Church to submit planning application

Core Paths

Still going through final representations and the Reporter has to come back with his findings. An issue re Carnbo was raised and will be dealt with locally.
Action: Alistair Lavery

Carnbo Bus Shelter

Branches have been cut back.

Hedge Cutting

The hedge opposite Fossoway School has still not been cut. Local landowner has been contacted. The Council will not cut hedges in summer unless they are a hazard because of wildlife.

Jenny Cruick from the Forestry Commission gave a presentation regarding future plans for access to the forest area. Two maps were circulated. The commission was currently negotiating with two landowners re access and had considerable plans for further access. There was also some discussion re tree planting and she confirmed it would be conifers and broadleaf.
Action: Marion to monitor progress

East Coast 400KV Reinforcement Project

Councillor Mike Barnacle has written to SSE.

CC Business

Elections

Five nominations had been received for Fossoway - Sandy, Trudy, Alistair, Kevin and Rod Paterson. It was understood that Sheila and Angus were willing to continue but were on holiday when the forms were issued and therefore could not sign them. They can both be co-opted. The Chair requested volunteers for the remaining vacancy. He thanked Marion and Ramsay for their contributions to date and regretted that they were unable to continue as CC members.

Kinross-shire Forum

Alistair, Kevin and Sandy had attended a meeting arranged by Mike to re-constitute the Forum. The meeting had been attended by Councillor Baird and all Kinross-shire CCs apart from Glenfarg.

The meeting agreed that it would be useful to explore the formation of a Kinross-shire Community Council Network for the prupose of exchanging information, discussing best practice, providing mutual help and assistance to CCs and when necessary co-ordinating actions by CCs for the benefit of Kinross-shire. It would be a discussion network not an executive or decision making body. The meetings would include representatives from all Kinross-shire CCs and ward Councillors. Glenfarg CC would be invited to re-consider its position.

The KCCN is approved of by PKC and room hire for 2 meetings a year will be paid for by PKC. A further meeting to progress the matter will be held in January 2012. The CC recommended that Fossoway should take part and this was agreed.

Councillors’ Reports

Mike had written a number of letters on the following issues: East Coast 400KV, Play Park, speed limit Rumbling Bridge, roads, signage etc. He congratulated Crook of Devon for coming second in the Best Kept Village Competition. Local Councillors were having a meeting with the Head of Planning next week.

Willie reported the builders yard at Simon Wilson Homes would be moved by spring 2012.

Planning Matters September 2011

11/01584/FLL Balhousie, Rumbling Bridge Care Home, Rumbling Bridge, Kinross KY130XP. Variation of existing planning consent (internal only).
Recommendation: No community Council comment.

11/01502/FLL Land to the North East of the Poplars, Drum. Erection of dwellinghouse (09/01174/AML) change of house type and re-position house on plot.
Recommendation: Reject on grounds of variation from existing planning permission in site, provision of a footpath, flooding and height of building.

11/01568/IPL Newhall Farm, Solsgirth, Dollar FK147NE.
Recommendation: No Community Council comment.

11/01541/FLL Greenparks, Church Road, Crook of Devon, Kinross KY130UY. Renewal of planning consent 06/00999/FUL.
Recommendation: No Community Council comment.

General Correspondence

Trudy went through the correspondence some of which had already been dealt with. It was all available for viewing.

AOCB

The representative from TRACKS reported that work had stopped on the old railway line at Crook of Devon due to lack of funding but it was hoped further funding could be obtained. The final part of the heritage track round Loch Leven was to be officially opened on 31 October.

Street Name Carnbo

After considerable discussion it was felt that the most appropriate name was Pitcairnie Lane.

Loop Road U222

The Chair stated that there were forms for people to sign if they wished regarding the loop road. The intention was to try and have the road designated as unsuitable for HGVs apart from those involved in local business such as farmers, G M Baird’s fish haulage and local access. He was concerned to have something in place before the quarry at Glenquay was developed. There was considerable discussion on this item.

The meeting closed at 9.10pm.

Agenda Next meeting

Welcome and apologies
Declarations of Interest
Community Policing
Minutes previous meeting
Matters arising
Community Council Business
Councillors’ reports
Planning Applications
Correspondence
AOCB

Attending: Sandy Morrison (chair), Marion Anness, Ransay Cooper, Kevin Borthwick, Alastair Lavery, Trudy Duffy-Wigman and 15 members of the public.

Apologies: Sheila Anderson, Angus Cheape, Mike Barnacle, Willie Robertson

Declarations of Interest: Trudy Duffy – Wigman declares an interest in planning application 11/0181/IPL

Community Policing: there was no officer available as our new community officer was dealing with an incident, this report was sent after the meeting.

Householders are once again urged to be on their guard against cold callers who phone or email unprompted and offer loans, rebates or rewards. In recent weeks Tayside Police has received a number of complaint, or intelligence reports in relation to people – sometimes elderly and vulnerable residents – being called or emailed by people claiming to be from banks, financial institutions, government bodies and even lottery operators with promises of ready cash. However, an upfront fee is invariably requested to allow the main transaction to take place.

In many instances the householder has been advised to make a payment using Ukash. This involved buying a Ukash voucher and then providing the cold caller with the voucher’s serial number. Ukash provide a warning on their website about bogus callers, see www.ukash.com for more information.
Action Fraud provides a great deal of advice in relation to all types of fraud and advice about how to avoid becoming a victim of the fraudster. For further information see – www.actionfraud.org.uk
Recent crimes/issues in the area:
30/08/11 – Fossoway primary school – vandalism – under enquiry
30/08/11 – Powmill Milk Bar – vandalism – under enquiry
03/08/11 – Gartwhinzean, Powmill – Vandalism to motor car – Under enquiry

Street Sports 4 All in Kinross
 Tayside Police Community Officers in  Kinross and Bridge of Earn have arranged to set up ‘Street Sports 4 All’ during July and August in a bid to keep young people occupied, active, and divert them away from engaging in antisocial behaviour. The sessions are free and open to all school age children in the area. Places do not need to be booked.
 
Saturday 10th September 2011 – held at Poakmoak funday at Scotlandwell between 1400-1600 hours (All welcome)
Saturday 8th October 2011 – Public park at Crook of Devon between 1900-2100 hours (all welcome)

Minutes of the meeting in August were signed off without amendments.

Matters arising:

Blairingone Play Park refurbishment
Good turn-out on the fun/ consultation day. There is money to take this forward although the community will have to raise funds as well. Main problem is the location: the site is owned by Lt Col Stewart, who leases it out to PKC. Lt Col Stewart has the intention of developing his land (including the land where the play park currently is) for housing and is awaiting the Main Issues Report to see whether he will be able to put in a formal planning application in for his development. If that is the case, the play park would be relocated to a site with other amenities, such as a football pitch, a site including car parking for a village hall etc. If this transpires, it would be unwise to refurbish the play park at the current location. On the other hand, putting it all on hold would mean we would lose the momentum. Thanks to Lt Col Stewart for providing information about the site.
Action: revisit in December, when the MIR is out; Marion to talk to parents in Primary School and see whether a committee could be set up. Trudy to inform Steven Kane.

Blairingone War Memorial
Meeting on Tuesday 30 August on-site with three PKC officials, the developers, Mike Barnacle, Marion Anness and Trudy Duffy – Wigman. Outcome was very positive: developer will re-site memorial to preferred site behind the church and built a plinth. Nice site for a memorial; PKC may develop surroundings with flowers and a bench. The developer will be granted access to and around the church, although the church grounds cannot be sold. CC will have to apply for planning permission (listed building)- but CC has no money for the costs involved. Are we sure all the relatives are happy enough with re-location of memorial? Last living relative in the area is happy enough. We will publicise process in the newsletter, notice boards and on the websites, allowing for a period for comments from relatives before going through the planning application process.
Action: Trudy to phone War Memorial Commission. Publicise intentions before proceding with planning application.

Dunning Glen
Full go-ahead to do the clean-up. Will be end of October, when the vegetation starts to die down. The clean-up is funded by a grant from PKC. The bunding put in place by PKC does not seem to have made a difference. We will also continue to take part in multi-agency meetings to keep managing the problem, as well as approaching MSPs for more fundamental solutions.
Action: go ahead in October/ November and monitor the situation.

Pollution in the River Devon
These incidents are under investigation and may result in some prosecution of Scottish Water. The CC is unhappy with the actions PKC has taken to warn those affected by the spills. A letter to K. Steven (PKC) has been sent to that effect. We will follow this up once the report is finished. With thanks to Angela Heidemann for alerting many neighbours.
Action: await PKC response.

Verge cutting
See Kathleen Baird’s report in the newsletter. Some verges have been cut twice, despite PKC saying only one cut was provided for. CC still unhappy with road-ends cutting.

Biomass plant
CC does not know what is happening or who owns the site at the moment. Gates are closed, prohibiting access to walks.
Action: Marion to contact Forestry Commission to clarify.

Church Car Park Crook of Devon
Technicians have now measured up. PKC will prepare plan to be sent to the Church. The Church then has to mark up the plan and apply for planning permission (change of use). The car park surface would be the same as the existing path. Notices would be erected prohibiting overnight parking. The whole process of obtaining change of use was unlikely to be completed before the end of the year. Church has also put in spaces for disabled people near the entrance of the church and asks the community to respect those spaces.
Action: await return of outline plan

CC Business
Elections for all the CCs now on the same day and are organised by PKC. Nomination forms available from half September; have to be in by 29 September for election in November. There will be a postal vote but the exact procedure is yet unclear. The applicants, their nominators and seconders have to live in the CC area.
Action: distribute forms.
All are welcome to stand for election: we need people from all the villages to represent their communities.

Planning Matters August 2011.
11/01389/FLL. Site of White Wisp Crook of Devon. Erection of replacement house.
No Community Council comment.
11/01354/FLL. Solsgirth House Solsgirth Dollar FK14 7NZ Temporary erection of a marquee for use as function venue.
No Community Council comment.
11/01403/FLL. Land 50 Metres South East of Cardrona Drum. Proposed erection of temporary timber field shelter.
No Community Council comment.
11/01382/FLL. Easter Coldrain Farmhouse Coldrain Kinross KY13 0QW Partial conversion of outbuilding to extend living accommodation.
No Community Council comment.
11/01378/FLL. Greenparks Church Road Crook Of Devon Kinross KY13 0UY Alterations and extension to existing garage to provide 1st floor accommodation and alterations.
No Community Council comment.
11/01291/FLL. Plot 2 Naemoor Gardens Rumbling Bridge Erection of dwellinghouse and garage, installation of photovoltaic panel array.
Consultation period expired.
11/01281/IPL. Land 40 Metres West of Devonlade, Main Street Crook of Devon. Erection of a dwellinghouse (in principle).
Recommedation. Reject, on grounds of poor and dangerous access to the site.

Applications approved
08/01561/FLM, Land At Easter Muirhead Farm Blairingone Perthshire
Formation of an equestrian centre including utility shed, indoor riding school, stables, erection of 4 chalets/cottages and 7 dwellinghouses all with associated car parking.
11/00753/FLL, Westermuirhead Farm Solsgirth Dollar FK14 7NB, Erection of 2 dwellinghouses.

Applications refused
11/00891/IPL, Sunnyside Drum Kinross KY13 0PP, Erection of a dwellinghouse (in principle).
11/00188/FLL, Middleton Fossoway KY13 0PB , Erection of a wind turbine.

CCs are statutory consultees in the planning process, but do not seem to get the same time frame to respond to planning applications as other statutory consultees.
Action: Alastair to query this.

Correspondence
East Coast Upgrade to 400kV. Mike has written about this and we will discuss this next meeting. What will an upgrade like this mean for the houses near the powerline?
Action: on the agenda next meeting.

Speed limit Review
PKC is reviewing the speed limit on the A823 (Rumbling Bridge to A977), and proposes to lower it to 30 Mph.
Action: Trudy to write in support of this.

CPKCC
Sent us at very short notice notification of liaison meeting between CPKCC and planning officers of PKC.
Action: At further meetings, Trudy to write to stress that CPKCC has no mandate from us to liaise on our behalf.

AOCB
Bus shelter in Carnbo: no cutting has been done and sight is bad.
Action: revisit this next meeting.

4 June 2012: Beacons will be lit all over the UK (Diamond Jubilee). Will there be a beacon in Crook of Devon?

Ditches need to be cleaned: advice is to approach PKC as an individual to request cleaning.

Core Path Kinross to Stirling: landowners objected. Since then no progress?
Action: ask Mike Barnacle

Agenda Next meeting:
Welcome and apologies
Declarations of Interest
Community Policing
Minutes previous meeting
Matters arising
Community Council Business
Councillors’ reports
Planning Applications
Correspondence
AOCB

Next meeting Tuesday 4 October
Fossoway Primary School
All Welcome

Art Exhibition From Sat 3rd September to Sat 10th Sept at Tullibole Castle, Crook of Devon, Kinross.

Part of “Perthshire Open Studios 2011”

I am delighted to host Pauline McGee art work at Tullibole Castle, Kinross on this the eve of the 350 Anniversary of the worst year, 1662, in which 402 people were accused of witchcraft in Scotland". 2012 will be a potent year for Crook of Devon as 11 innocent persons met their doom in the village after 5 trials in 1662.

2. Declarations of interest: None.

3. Community Policing – A report has been sent in advance in case police presence at this meeting can’t happen for operational reasons. New Community Officer is Victoria Riches. Issues mentioned:

Between 11/7 & 13/7 – Theft of construction and plant equipment from Lambhill farm, Rumbling Bridge – under enquiry.
Between 27/06 & 30/06 – Theft of construction and plant equipment from a plot of land formally known as Craigend farm, Powmill – under enquiry.
20/6 – Theft of construction and plant equipment from building plot at Back Crook, Crook of Devon – under enquiry.
Also, be aware of bogus callers: over the past few weeks Tayside Police has received a large number of complaints, or intelligence reports in relation to people – sometimes elderly and vulnerable residents – being called by people claiming to be from banks, financial institutions, government bodies and even lottery operators with promises of ready cash. This also includes one local resident.

4. Minutes of the last meeting – Burnside Wind Farm: Cllr Barnacle said that he had said “The Council had made a landscape assessment and decided that only one farm was appropriate”, but he had not made any comment about financial issues. With this amendment noted, the minutes were signed off.

5. T-in-the-Park (T-i-t-P) Debrief – Police thought that it went reasonably well. Seemed to be more traffic than before so more areas were policed to control it. MoP commented that the security guards at the junctions were very helpful in helping local people to get out.

Some back roads weren’t grass cut so made it very difficult to pass oncoming traffic. Cllr Baird explained that the contract for grass cutting has changed this year (starting 1st July) and there were some issues so things got behind. There is only going to be one cut per year for budget reasons. Sandy comments that even if there is not enough budget to do all verges, then road ends/junctions need to be done more extensively for road safety reasons. Kevin wonders if T-i-t-P couldn’t do some of this prior to the festival?

MoP commented that on consulting a member of PKC to get advice about directions they were given bad advice to use a road that was actually closed.

Alastair felt that there was a problem with traffic (especially heavy goods) during set-up (using new entrances) being a bit arrogant – needs to be brought up with Committee. MoP observes that this caused a few problems during morning rush-hour prior to start of festival.

Some junctions weren’t properly controlled Thursday night, security not always stopping non-residents. Police observed that there were a lot more resident’s passes handed out than before – it appears that Sands give them out fairly freely – this needs addressing. MoP thinks that more people are using Rumbling Bridge to avoid some of the queues. Perhaps it would make sense to have lights/police officer at A977/Rumbling Bridge junction.

Cllr Barnacle observes that issues should be brought up at forum – especially verge cutting. Noise louder this year because site re-oriented to avoid pipeline.

Sandy had complaint that the published Police T-i-t-P hot-line just went to Tayside police. A car parked on pavement at Fossoway garage was alleged to be working on behalf of Police, and caused pedestrians difficulty in passing it.

6. Spill and Pollution of the River Devon Trudy had received email from A. Heidemann about dead fish in river, and contacted K. Stevens from PKC Environment Department who said that there were ongoing investigations into three unrelated incidents: Castle Hill reservoir turn-over; Acid spill; High amount of Aluminium Sulphate. Trudy asked why people hadn’t been notified, e.g. Scouts from nearby camp swimming in River. Clacks Council has given out a warning but PKC hasn’t. PKC could have given warning via CC.

Kevin reported that his angling association contacted SEPA who, as a result, had put up a notice for the attention of the Scouts. It’s not just a question of the dead fish but the long term effects. MoP observed the report in the Dundee Courier was very vague about the location so next to useless.

Sandy spoke to Scottish Water and told them we expected someone to come to the CC and explain – this can’t happen until the investigation is complete because of legal position, but they have agreed to do this later on.

Cllr Barnacle commented that his first notification was when a reporter asked him about it! Cllr Barnacle got in touch with Scottish Water, SEPA and Tom Brighton at PKC. He asked Tom why he hadn’t heard about it from PKC.

7. Matters Arising

Blairingone Biomass Plant: No planning applications received, rumour that it has been sold back to Oran.

War Memorial, Blairingone: Cllr Barnacle reports that John McCrone from PKC emailed him so Cllr Barnacle phoned him – situation is that PKC won’t provide land nor sell land at front of Church to developer because Historic Scotland want to retain control of what’s in front of the listed building. Planner says that developer and council are happy for memorial to stay where it is. This CC , reflecting the community view, wants it moved. Planners say that someone from the community should make a listed building application to get consent to move the memorial, then apply for funds. Cllr Barnacle is still trying to arrange meeting with Council officials, the developers and the Blairingone sub-group, preferably on site to find a solution to this problem. Developer is considering legal action to obtain land to get access to the house. Planners are saying that there isn’t enough community support.

Dunning Glen: Trudy reports that the CC’s press release, including photos, had been published in some local papers. PR also sent to MSPs. Some measures have been taken to prevent parking, but they’re not working.

Accessibility Path Around Crook of Devon: Cllr Barnacle mailed Dave Stubbs (Access Officer) and planners about core path between Old Railway Institute and Church. Path is secured by existing planning conditions and hence the current signs are in breach of that. Cllr Barnacle has proposed signs to dissuade horse users by explaining that it’s a footpath and a safe route to School. PKC would agree to self-closing gate but not kissing gate, even though the former would not prevent horses.

Church Car Park: Malcolm Hill has been most helpful and is progressing this. It should be completed soon. Note that this will be available to all members of the community not just church users.

8. CC Business – Meetings Attended

Kevin reports that the Association of Scottish Community Councils is going to be disbanded because funding has been reduced such that they can’t continue. Will take about a year to wind up and arrange alternative insurance currently provided to members.

Convention of Perth and Kinross Community Councils: Kevin and Sandy attended, nine attendees out of forty CCs in PKC. Not much happening, no chair, secretary proposes disbandment.

PKC have issued CCs with new code of conduct, alignment of financial year, etc. CC Elections to be in November. PKC will now run elections – members are elected for four years. Sandy encourages people to come forward especially from Blairingone which has a lot of issues at the moment. Cllr Barnacle points out that it’s important that people understand CCs are the first stage in the democratic process, especially for planning matters.

9. PKC Business, Councillor Barnacle’s Report:
Verge Cutting – contacted Lesley Anne Cassidy, and asked if road safety aspect had been considered. Replies that verge cutting must be tendered, delayed until 5th July. Service provision is the same everywhere, PKC’s standards are being met by the contractor. T-i-t-P area requested too late to do properly.

Environment Committee Report in June proposed that one of the Crook of Devon play areas in Fossoway Glebe be closed, Cllr. Barnacle thinks this is acceptable because there is a main play area nearby. Equipment will be removed and reused if appropriate, then area grassed over and maintained. MoP suggests that barriers be erected near main play area to prevent children rushing on to road.

Blairingone Notice Board – is now refurbished, thanks to John Anderson for doing that.

Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm – no planning application yet, Cllr Barnacle will write to Ian Dogood, planning officer at Clacks, suggesting review of wind farms in Ochils as a whole.

It seems unreasonable for applications for essential (farm) workers developments to have to pay planning levy.

Mike thinks that the Kinross CCs should be talking to each other, at least twice a year, and is happy to facilitate getting a meeting going. What does the CC think? Sandy and Trudy agree that it would be useful, probably previous forum didn’t work because it was trying to cover too large an area.

10. Planning Applications

Alastair notes that whoever is doing his job after the elections needs to work out a plan to cover planning applications received in June when there is no CC meeting – it is difficult to obtain quorum via email in order for the CC to make a valid comment.

Planning Matters – June and July 2011

11/01161/FLL. The Beeches Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0QQ Alteration and extension to dwellinghouse (in part retrospect).
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/01136/IPL. House Drum Kinross KY13 0PP Erection of a dwellinghouse (in principle).
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/01096/FLL. Cairnfold Bungalow Blairingone Dollar FK14 7ND Erection of a general purpose shed and an equestrian shed.
Recommendation. Reject as contrary to the revised Buildings in the Countryside Policy of the Local Plan.

11/01007/FLL. Vine House Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0PY Alterations and extension of existing garage outbuilding to form ancillary residential accommodation.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/01030/FLL. Land 70 Metres South West Of 1 Craiglaw Poultry Farm Cottage Rumbling Bridge
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/00947/FLL. Hallyards House Wood Of Coldrain Coldrain Kinross KY13 0QW Change of Use of existing domestic dog kennels into commercial dog boarding kennels.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/00776/FLL Cairnfold Farm Blairingone Erection of a dwellinghouse, garage and barn.
Recommendation. Reject as contrary to Local Plan and differing significantly from the existing permission in principle.

11/01018/PN Keith Hills Rumbling Bridge Kinross KY13 0QQ Erection of an agricultural building.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/00952/FLL Land To The Rear Of Vicar's Bridge Road Blairingone Erection of a dwellinghouse .
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/01012/FLL Schiehallion Crook of Devon, Kinross KY13 0UL Sub-division of existing house to form two dwellings.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment. Application refused

11/00931/PN Golland Carnbo Kinross KY13 0NU Erection of an agricultural building.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment. Application approved

11/00862/FLL Coates Cottage Powmill Dollar FK14 7NN Alterations and extension.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment. Application approved.

11/00891/IPL Sunnyside Drum Kinross KY13 0PP Erection of a dwellinghouse (in principle).
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11. General Correspondence –All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

12. A.O.C.B: Megs Farm - Dogs in Silage Fields. We don’t want to stop people walking in the countryside but they need to stop their dogs fouling the silage field which will potentially harm the cattle later eating the silage. MoP suggests a press release like the Dunning Glen one.

MoP observes that the Kinross Fund will now only give money to “projects” rather than things like normal running costs. Note that T-i-t-P money goes to this fund and they think that they are benefitting the community. Trudy thinks that this has always been the case, although it’s possible that previously the fund was less robust about the definition of a project.

MoP: School bus pick-up point at Carnbo has a new shelter and untrimmed grass surrounding it. Whose responsibility is this? Cllr. B will look into this.

MoP: Trees overhanging road near school are scratching cars.

A91/A977 Loop Road could get special designation for walkers, cyclists, and other non-vehicular use, which would prevent automatic rights of access for HGVs, etc. If community members support this they should contact the CC. MoP suggests that it might be better to get weight limits put on the roads instead.

Next Meeting - Tuesday 6th September 2011, 7.30pm
Blairingone Primary School

All Welcome!

Dunning Glen Wild Camping Mess: Community Groups work together to find solution

Community groups in the area of the well-known beauty spot of Dunning Glen are increasing their efforts to find a solution to the disruption and the mess created by irresponsible wild campers. The area has always attracted people who enjoyed being outdoors, but the last few years have seen an increase of instances of vandalism and littering.

Sandy Morrison, chair of Fossoway Community Council explains that many locals know this beautiful area and have fond memories of days spent alongside the river Devon. ‘Nowadays,’ Sandy says, ‘it seems that large groups of predominantly younger people come out here to drink and to party. They don’t clean up their mess.’ The area is littered with cans, bottles, tent poles and other waste. Fossoway Community Council has successfully applied for a grant from Perth and Kinross Council to tidy up the area and to erect signs asking people to behave responsibly.

Litter is not the only problem. Trees and bushes are cut down for firewood. Several times fences or gates are used to burn as well, leaving livestock to escape and creating expensive damage. Local landowners and farmers have joined the initiative to curb this behaviour. ‘We have nothing against the occasional wild camper,’ a landowner explained, ‘but for whole groups to come down the Glen with generators and marquees, bringing large amounts of alcohol is just outrageous. There is also a real risk of fires getting out of control. So far the summer has not been very dry, but we worry when we have a dry period.’

Tayside Police is involved in this initiative. Sergeant Williams of Tayside Police is worried about possible criminal behaviour. Recently a car was found abandoned with the windows smashed in. A week later it was set on fire. During repairs on the old bridge damage was done to the scaffolding, and gates and fences have been vandalised. The Police have increased their patrols in this area. Sgt. Williams: ‘We are aware of the ongoing issues in Dunning Glen and have been working closely with our community partners to provide solutions. We are increasing our presence in the area and any person or groups of people found to have committed a crime or offence will be charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal.’

Litter and vandalism is not the only worry. Kevin Borthwick of the Devon Angling Association explains: ‘This part of the river is very sensitive, and needs to be protected. The Glendey Burn is the last spawning tributary for the native brown trout. It flows into the river Devon just above the bridge where all the camping problems are and anything upsetting the natural balance of the river in this area could have a negative effect on the brown trout population.’

The cooperation is not limited to Perth and Kinross-shire. Central Police is also involved, as is Muckhart Community Council and Friends of the Ochils. Stuart Dean, Chair of the Friends of the Ochils and Secretary of Muckhart Community Council says: ‘Finding a permanent solution to this problem proves to be difficult. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code promotes responsible behaviour when enjoying the outdoors, but in reality there are few consequences when people behave in an irresponsible manner. Farmers and landowners have little redress and while most of them welcome walkers and campers in the Ochils, there needs to be effective ways to deal with the minority of people who keep littering and vandalising.’

Mike Barnacle, Independent Kinross-shire Member of Perth and Kinross Council states: ‘Since the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 was passed, the spirit of which I endorse, it has become clear that there are a number of issues relating to access to land and water that require to be re-examined in the light of experience, not that the Act has been in force for some time. In particular the issue of interpretation of what is meant by wild camping, when large groupings if people are involved and the need for adequate sanctions against those not taking access to private land and water in a responsible manner. I intend to work with the community in seeking that MSPs look again at the access legislation. It should not be necessary to require bye-laws to control such matters.’

Whilst it is clear that there is no quick fix for this problem, the community, in co-operation with Perth and Kinross Council, will continue to work together to find and implement solutions. Dunning Glen should be a beauty spot for all to enjoy.

2. Declarations of interest: There was a declaration of interest from Ramsey regarding a planning application for Coup Steps, Powmill.

3. Community Policing-No police were available.
(Note after the meeting: apologies were received from Tayside Police for their absence.)

4. Minutes of the last meeting – Comments about the posts being removed from the kissing gate (AOB 1st para.) were incorrect. It was noted that the request for the CC to write to PKC for a sign on the A977 (AOB 3rd para.)was not necessary at the moment as Willie Robertson had already emailed the council. With these amendments noted, the minutes were signed off.

5. Presentation by Hugh Wallace: With the aid of a map showing a plan for a Hydro Scheme on the River Devon, Hugh gave an outline proposal for the development. It covered the main issues, the time frame and the Community benefit.
Main Issues: visual impact, the position of the turbine house, the long term impact and the reduced flow of the river.
Time Frame: Landowners agreements to be established, loan schemes from the government to be investigated and overall planning to be applied for.
Community Benefit: A Community Fund to be set up, the recipients of the fund to be arranged ( CC possibly), and considerations as to the distribution of funds to be agreed.
A discussion was opened to the floor and various issues were raised. How
many landowners were involved,? Had SEPA been involved? Were there any safeguards for wildlife? Was Scottish Water involved? Where would the distribution connection to the grid be sited? What would the environmental impact be? All these questions would be answered by Hugh and he agreed to put all these proposals on the CC website.

6. Presentation by Sarah Dooley, Burnside Wind Farm: Sarah Dooley outlined the plan for an extension to the Burnhill Wind Farm comprising of a maximum of 22 turbines. The site straddles both Clackmannanshire and Perth and Kinross Councils. 9 turbines would be in the Perth and Kinross area. There is potential for expansion on the site with the final turbine layout to be decided by next month and planning submissions would follow. There would be considerable benefits to the community in the form of a trust fund. This particular wind farm was 85% productive as the wind was blowing most of the time. Mike Barnacle commented that the Main Issues Report was concerned with the visual impact of the wind farm and that no one had benefitted financially in the Fossoway CC area, although they were directly affected by the site. Comments from the floor noted the huge profits derived from these developments and wondered how more funds could be made available for the community. The proposals would be put on the CC website.

7. Matters Arising:

Blairingone Biomass Plant. Nothing to report as the site has been sold and so far no one has put in any applications.

War Memorial, Blairingone. Mike Barnacle has finally heard from Historic Scotland who has no objections to the memorial being moved. A further meeting will be arranged by Mike at the beginning of July, with Council officials, the developers and the Blairingone sub-group, to find a solution to this problem. It was noted that this has taken place before and that the last meeting was inconclusive as the council officials never turned up.

Dunning Glen: Multi agency meetings have been useful with all the landowners now on board. Applications for funds to clear the site have been put forward for approval with various ideas to improve the site; namely signs to discourage camping, limited parking access, fencing and more police involvement. Members of the public are encouraged to report unsocial activity in the area to the police so that they can act more robustly.

Tay Plan Consultation: There will be a Consultation period from 6th June to 1st August. There will also be Public Information Event at the Loch Leven Campus 15th June, 2-8pm. There are no significant changes from the draft report.

8. PKC Business, Councillor’s Report – Mike Barnacle has a proposal that the Kinross Forum should be reinstated. It might be more beneficial for the Forum to stay local particularly on planning matters. He will put the suggestion to the Kinross CC.
There has been tree damage on the River Devon during the latest storm. Ken O’Lone is the tree officer for the area.

9. Planning Applications-

11/00727/FLL, Greenparks Church Road, Crook of Devon ,Kinross ,KY13 0UY. Alteration and extension to dwellinghouse and erection of a detached garage with ancillary first floor.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/00761/FLL, Coup Steps, Powmill, Dollar, FK14 7NP. Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse, erection of outbuilding and realignment of driveway.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

11/00753/FLL, Westermuirhead Farm, Solsgirth ,Dollar FK14 7NB. Erection of 2 dwellinghouses.
Recommendation. No Community Council comment.

Approvals

11/00337/AML, Erection of dwellinghouse and associated landscaping (Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions). Middleton Fossoway KY13 0PB.

10. General Correspondence –All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

11. A.O.C.B – The accessibility of the path behind the Crook of Devon Institute was discussed and it was hoped that it would remain a footpath only, without the demands of core footpath status.
The dispute mentioned at the last meeting on cows escaping on the core path has been resolved.
A schedule of future meetings was tabled.
Disabled parking at Fossoway Church was discussed and it is hoped a bay would be marked out and available outside the church.

Next Meeting- Tuesday 2nd August 2011, 7.30pm
Carnbo Hall

All Welcome!

Public Meeting of Community Council at Blairingone Primary School

All welcome

Please note that this meeting is preceded by a T-in-the-Park Community Police briefing, starting at 7pm. Another briefing will be held in Carnbo, at Tuesday 14 June, also at 7pm. All residents welcome; there is an opportunity for questions and comments about this year’s event.

1. Apologies
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Community Policing
4. Minutes of the last meeting
5. Presentation Hugh Wallace on Hydro Scheme for the Devon
6. Presentation Sara Dooley on extension of the Burnfoot Windfarm
7. Matters arising:
• Blairingone Energy Plant
• Blairingone War Memorial
• Dunning Glen
8. Community Council Business: Meetings attended:
9. P&KC Business. – Councillors Reports
10. Planning Matters
11/00727/FLL, Greenparks Church Road Crook Of Devon Kinross KY13 0UY , Alteration and extension to dwellinghouse and erection of a detached garage with ancillary first floor.
Comments before 13/06/2011
11/00761/FLL, Coup Steps Powmill Dollar FK14 7NP , Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse, erection of outbuilding and realignment of driveway.
Comments before 14/06/2011
11/00753/FLL, Westermuirhead Farm Solsgirth Dollar FK14 7NB , Erection of 2 dwellinghouses.
Comments before 06/06/2011

11. Correspondence
12. AOCB
• Accessibility Path around Crook of Devon
• Schedule of meetings CC

No meeting in July.

Next meeting:
Tuesday 7 August 2011, 7.30pm
Carnbo Hall (tbc)

1.Attendees: Trudy Duffy-Wigman, Alistair Lavery (Chair), Marion Anness (Minutes), Angus Cheape, Kevin Borthwick, Ramsey Cooper, Cllr M.Barnacle and 13 members of the public.
Apologies: Sheila Anderson, A.Morrison, Cllr W. Robertson

2. No Declarations of Interest.

3. Community Policing: Sgt. Williams attended the meeting
She reported that it had been a quiet month except for wandering animals in the streets. Public Meetings for T in the Park are due to take place and she requested for one of them to take place at the beginning of the next CC Meeting in June. It was agreed that this could happen and would be at 7.00pm on 7th June at Blairingone School. Another T in the Park Meeting would take place in Carnbo Hall on Thursday 23rd June (TBC)
Comments were made by the public about gates being left open and vandalised and farmers not being allowed to padlock their gates. A complaint was made about horses in crop fields.

4. Minutes of last meeting : These were signed off with no amendments.

5. Matters Arising
Blairingone War Memorial
Cllr Barnacle is awaiting response from P&K Council and will send a reminder.

Dunning Glen: Kevin reported that the CC has applied for a grant for cleaning up and sign. Multi- agency meeting will be held soon.

Core Path Network Inquiry: Maps showing Core Paths had been received from the Access Office and were displayed during the meeting. Reactions to these were to be in by 13th May. It was felt by the CC that this was short notice and a complaint has been sent. A discussion was held about some of the decisions that had been made with regard to the paths and some members of the public felt that relevant people including Cllr Barnacle had not been informed.

6. C.C. Business:
Kinross –shire Fund: Angus reported that the next meeting was 6th June and welcomed applications for projects.
Convention of P&K Community Council: Kevin reported that only 8 members of the possible 18 turned up to decide the future. 4 voted for it to be wound up, 2 for it to remain and 2 abstained. However as there was insufficient attendance no action could be taken. C.C agreed that we will not resign from the convention until their next meeting as they may need support to vote themselves out of existence.

7. Councillor’s Report
Cllr Barnacle reported that Scottish Water had suggested a further meeting regarding control of the Devon.
At the AGM of the Civic Trust M. Travers gave a talk on Renewable Energy and Cllr Barnacle has passed information to Secretary.
A letter has been sent to Cllr Baird re Convener of the Development Control having the Casting vote which is used against local opinion. This will be pursued after elections.

8. Planning Matters
11/00600/IPL, Land South of Craigton Farm Road Rumbling bridge, renewal of planning consent 08/00267/OUT, for the erection of 4 dwelling houses with associated business use.
No CC comment.

Alastair also reported that the service from the Council has improved as the CC planning officer is now sent a list of planning decisions. This means we can see whether CC recommendations are being followed up or ignored.

9. General Correspondence: A report on the C.C. incoming and outgoing correspondence was distributed.

AOB
Thompson Homes Update: A presentation was given with information board and handouts were given out with their new proposals for Powmill. Available on Fossoway website. (www.fossoway.org)

The Gate at the New Bridge in Crook of Devon has now been fortified following the escaped cattle incident at the beginning of May. Comments were made about the amount of time it took the Police to attend the incident. Concern was expressed from the floor about who takes responsibility for damage when such incidents occur as the law is very unclear in these matters and the implications this has for Core Paths and increased access through farmland. Comments were made about posts being removed from the kissing gate during the construction of the new bridge. Cllr Barnacle will seek redress about maintenance of Core Path routes.
Comments were made from the floor that discussion about Core Paths had not been reflected fully in the CC minutes. It was noted that the minutes were only a record of the meeting and the CC would welcome volunteers for minutes secretary.

Concerns were raised about the loop road in the Crook of Devon between A977 and A 91. This road is being increasingly used by a lot of traffic especially HGV’s and this road is not suitable for such traffic. A request was made for the CC to write to P&KC for a sign. Concerns were also raised about Vicar’s Bridge road on both sides of the A977. It was noted that Clackmannanshire Council had much better signage.

Apologies were made about the lack of display board in Blairingone as the doors on the Notice Board have fallen off. Marion to look for volunteers to help.

CC agreed to give £10 so that the Kinross Newsletter can be sold at Blairingone Primary School as the newsletter has to be paid for up front. Marion and Trudy to liaise.

Crook of Devon Church Car Park. No further development. Another meeting is to be convened.

Next Meeting Tuesday 7th June 7.30pm
Blairingone School.
All Welcome!

Agenda

Tuesday 3 May 2011, 7.30 pm
Fossoway Primary School
All welcome

1. Apologies
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Community Policing
4. Minutes of the last meeting

Matters arising:

• Blairingone Energy Plant
• Blairingone War Memorial
• Dunning Glen

5. Community Council Business: Meetings attended:

• Convention of Perth and Kinross Community Councils
• Kinross-shire Fund

6. P&KC Business. – Councillors Reports
7. Planning Matters

• 11/00600/IPL, Land South Of Craigton Farm Road Rumbling Bridge, Renewal of planning consent 08/00267/OUT; Erection of four dwellinghouses with associated business use.

8. Correspondence
9. AOCB

• Road joining A91 to A977 past Claysike: sign to say not suitable for heavy vehicles..
• Scottish water enquiry about the possibility of houses at the end of the main street being added to the Drum sewerage system.

Next meeting:
Tuesday 7 June 2011, 7.30pm
Blairngone Primary School

Fossoway & District Community Council has received a letter from Perth & Kinross Council requesting comments on the proposed Core Paths Network. Comments are due back by 6 May, which is a very quick turnaround. Follow this link to the core paths consultation to find out more.

The next meeting of Fossoway Community Council will discuss the core paths so you can share your views and listen to those of fellow residents at the meeting.

Wind Prospect has written to Fossoway Community Council about the potential extensions to Burnfoot Windfarm, which could accommodate as many as 22 additional turbines.

Full details below.

F.A.O. Mr. A Morrison, Chair of Fossoway Community Council
Sent by email: ku.vog.ckp|licnuoCytinummoCyawossoF#ku.vog.ckp|licnuoCytinummoCyawossoF
Wednesday 20th April 2011

Dear Mr. Morrison,
Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm – Potential Extensions

You may be familiar with Wind Prospect and our Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm in the Clackmannanshire Ochils. The turbines at this site have been in situ since August of last year, and have been exporting electricity since November. I am pleased to report that the site is now fully operational.

Since obtaining planning consent for the thirteen 102m to tip turbines at Burnfoot Hill back in 2007, it has become apparent that there may be some scope to extend the existing project. We are currently considering the various options available to us, within both Clackmannanshire and Perth and Kinross. We have had some initial discussions with planning representatives from both local authorities, as well as SNH.

The area that we currently believe has potential scope to accommodate additional turbines is relatively sizable, as shown on the attached plan and could accommodate as many as 22 additional turbines. The exact scale of any future proposal is yet to be decided, and will be carefully considered following on from a variety of environmental and technical assessments that are currently being carried out. In addition we are keen to widely consult local groups, organisations and members of the public so that we can ensure the most suitable site design is proposed within any future planning application.

We will therefore be holding two public exhibitions in the coming weeks. The purpose of these is to introduce local residents to the potential projects and to answer any questions they might have. There will be a number of Wind Prospect employees on hand, including myself. On display will be a selection of computer generated photomontages which will offer an idea of how the potential turbines would look from a variety of locations.

The details of the exhibitions are as follows:

· Tuesday 17th May at Tillicoultry Community Centre between 3:30pm and 7:30pm.
· Thursday 19th May at Blackford Village Hall between 3:00pm and 7:00pm.

We are aware that there are many developers currently looking to develop sites throughout Scotland. However, due to our vast experience of wind farm development and construction, detailed within the attached company literature, we are confident that our site selection procedures are second-to-none. We pride ourselves on sustainable and responsible development, as well as careful and considerate construction. Including Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm, Wind Prospect has successfully developed and/or constructed some 50 projects across the world in some of the most challenging locations and terrains.

Please also find attached a draft copy of a newsletter which will be distributed to over 5,500 residential properties within 6km of the proposed development next week, in order to introduce them to our proposal and to invite them to attend one of our forthcoming exhibitions. This ‘mail drop’ does not extend as far as your Community Council area, however, we will be publicising these events in the local press and would encourage all interested parties to attend.

I sincerely hope that you will be able to come along to one of our exhibitions next month. However, if you are unable to and would like any further information or have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. Alternatively I would be more than happy to attend one of your meetings to discuss our proposals in more detail with Council members directly.

Kind regards,

Sarah Dooley

Attached:
· Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm Extensions Plan
· Draft Exhibition Newsletter
· Wind Prospect Company Literature File 1, File 2, File 3



Sarah Dooley | Senior Development Manager
Wind Prospect Developments Ltd
13 Rutland Street | Edinburgh | EH1 2AE | UK
Tel: 0131 225 8545 | Fax: 0870 199 1117
www.windprospect.com

2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.

3.Community Policing- No-one present to report. Chairman has asked Sgt Williams who will try and speak to the people who are parking in the village. (Note after the meeting: apologies were received by email from Sgt Williams. There is nothing to report for our area.)

4.Minutes of the last meeting –The minutes were signed off.

5.Presentation by Malcolm Smith (Wilson Homes): Carnbo Pitcairnie

Proposal is for two semi-detached properties to complete “courtyard”. Extend existing road opposite and add three detached properties – all similar style as existing. Roads, services, etc., already in place. Use garden of existing house. Flood study done and submitted with application for SEPA and PKC Planners to review – A considered proposal taking these concerns into consideration.

The CC feels that there is excessive development here and new property has caused flooding to another house. CC would like commitments from developer to ensure prevention of further flooding and also allow continued access to residents during development. M Smith says that the development will take consideration of what SEPA approves, and also that the constructor will take notice of planning constraints. Chair expects there to be a very strong condition in the planning permission to ensure the developer behaves appropriately.

Cllr Robertson reminds us all of the You Tube Video showing the previous problems, and the continued unhappiness of the surrounding property owners. Issues: Wall, Flooding, Waste pile in adjacent field. M. Smith asked for Cllr Robertson’s correspondence to be forwarded to him so that the issues can be addressed.

Secretary explains that it’s not a question of whether there is or isn’t actually a technical problem (the wall may well be built to standards) but whether people feel that they are being listened to or not. M. Smith hopes that the new development will receive a fair hearing, not based on history – Chair replies that this would be helped if existing development was completed and tidied up. S Wilson (Developer) says that work will re-commence on Monday, but this has been a difficult time for the construction industry, and that future developments will be carried out in a reasonable manner (M. Smith adds “in accordance with planning requirements.) R. Cooper asked if there has been any feedback to the flooding proposals yet? M. Smith said that SEPA are still considering them as part of the application. R. Cooper suggests that flooding problem may be due to water running down the new access road with nowhere to go. M. Smith said that a full survey has been done with estimates of calculated storm levels and the proposed plan will prevent any problems.

6.Matters Arising:

Blairingone Energy Plant - The Blairingone Biomass Plant Community Action Group (BAG) has been formed. The CC gives the group their support. There have been several meetings. Chair says that it’s important that we keep a dialogue open with the developer so that if the proposal were to go ahead, we could make sure that we can make the best of it. Groups can now make agreements with developers under “Good Neighbour Scheme” which are enforceable in an ongoing way. It is important that there is a permanent group to make the agreement with, so that discussions and benefits can continue.

The CC have written to PKC requesting extra time for consultation, but no response as yet. This may be resolved once the application goes in. Cllr Robertson has consulted with the senior planner (Mr Bean) and he’s well aware of the previous history. Cllr Robertson suggests that the Action Group should be “hard-nosed” and hold out for some significant benefits in return for this development.

The BAG are now pulling together with the CC, and the two members of the CC seconded to the BAG will form a very useful bridge. The BAG can engage the press and MSPs, etc. BAG requests that the CC keeps them informed of any meetings with the developer. Chair replies that there will be two members of the CC on the BAG so they’ll know. The Chair confirms that the developer will not get any chance to divide the opposition.

Member of the public points out that these schemes are being accepted in spite of enormous numbers of objections, so this could be a hard fight and even if PKC reject it, it may still go through, so make sure you have a plan B.

War Memorial, Blairingone - Cllr. Barnacle sent apologies for this meeting, so no update.

Dunning Glen Problems - The current weather conditions make it difficult to do anything at the moment. We have now got a risk assessment. Ian Taylor from Beinn Skips met with K Borthwick today, and a quotation for the tidy-up will be forthcoming, so CC can source funding for the work. In South Lanarkshire, land owner is informed of fly-tip material and they are charged by Council if they don’t remove it. All agree this is massively unfair. Many thanks to Rod Paterson who did a risk assessment on the cleaning-up exercise.

Tracks - George Lawrie
Update from Tracks
A small path round Kelty Mill is been developed. £27k project to add brown “tourist” signs to get people into the area. Tracks are always interested in proposals from communities for paths – they’re good at getting funding. PKC Core Path plan is with Reporter, unlikely to be agreed before October 2011. What about the Rumbling Bridge Gorge Bridge – could they help replace it? George estimates £50k to fix, but doesn’t think it is possible at this time. Cllr Robertson thought replacement was unlikely at this time.

7.Community Council Business

Lochleven High School Campus Users – R. Cooper is attending meetings but has nothing to report.

CPKCC. K. Borthwick and Sandy Morrison went to a poorly attended meeting of the convention. FDCC proposed that it be wound up – the last AGM had no officer’s reports or audited accounts. There will be a special meeting to decide about the future of the CPKCC.

Scottish Water – S. Morrison – CC raised issue of flooding from Dam at meeting. SW said they need to keep the dam full to avoid water shortages – they don’t seem to plan ahead for snow melt or other weather conditions. CC has not had a reply to letter of 14th February.

Clacks Council – Sandy Morrison attended a planning meeting of Clackmannan-shire Council re: Glenquey Quarry. Report to the Clacks Planning Committee was very critical of PKC who had not consulted with any of the CCs etc., and the development was contrary to plan.

8.PKC Business, Councillor’s Reports
Cllr. Robertson reported on A977and Clacks border to A823 road speed limits being lowered to 40mph. Work on the repair to the Dunning Glen Bridge has started and then stopped again while soil samples are taken.
Cllr. Baird – Information about brown bins, you can get more than one. If you’re on a route, then ask for a brown bin if you don’t have one. There are no plans for kerbside collection of glass.

9.Planning Applications
North Clayske Farm – No CC comment.
Pitcairnie, Carnbo – CC has objected.
Middleton Fossoway – No CC comment.
Middleton Stables – CC has objected
Rantrie Knowe Drum – CC not objecting, but requesting look at flooding risk.
The Old Station, Rumbling Bridge – No CC comment.

10.General Correspondence – All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

11.A.O.C.B
Glendevon Possible Hydro Scheme – Very initial stage, consult with CC prior to funding application. Possible benefit to community of £20k/year, doubling to £40k after capital costs paid off. Chair gave cautious approval at this stage. The developer is happy to come and explain at a future meeting.
Snow Clearing – Trudy says comments on this year’s activities must be received by 28th April.
Royal Mail – Is service from Kinross office going to deteriorate further due to new shift patterns, etc. Cllr Robertson points out that it’s a private company.

Next Meeting - Tuesday 3rd May 2011 7:30pm
Fossoway Primary School
All Welcome!

Minutes of Meeting Blairingone School, 1st March 2011

1.Attending: T Duffy- Wigman, S Anderson, M Anness, K Bothwick, A Cheape, R Cooper. Cllrs. W Robertson, M Barnacle
13 Members of the public
Apologies: S Morrison, A Lavery.

2. Declarations of interest: There were no declarations of interest.

3.Community Policing- The police are concentrating on parking at present, checking on yellow-line parking, inconsiderate parking and parking over driveways and pavements. The community policeman also introduced the “Tayside Community Officers Tweet on the Beat” to enable members of the public to engage with the police, negatively and positively, online. There is a trial period of 3 months. The website for this is www.twitter.com/GlenfargPC or you can visit the MyPolice website at www.tayside.mypolice.org.

4.Minutes of the last meeting – An amendment to include the fact that the CC is closely following the developments at the Glen Quey Quarry is to be recorded. The minutes were then signed off.

5.Matters Arising:

Tayside Main Issues Report and Consultation-Cllr. Barnacle has delivered a submission to include the local opinion, endorsed by all the local organisations. Cllr. Barnacle and Cllr. Robertson would like to see a spread of development rather than concentrated new housing in one village. The next stage is to await the full findings of the report. There will be a chance to comment and a further period of consultation during 2011.

Blairingone Energy Plant- A meeting was held in Blairingone to gauge local opinion on the Blairingone Biomass Plant and as a result an Action Group has been formed. The community was given an account by Fred Saunders of the developer’s proposal and a questionnaire was available for them to comment on the plan. The overwhelming feeling was that the plant was not wanted. A meeting the week after with the developers, to ask questions and find out more about the proposals was well attended. The general feeling now is that the Action Group and the CC should try request that the planning application is a “major”, rather than a “local” one. This would necessitate further consultations and impact studies. The new concept of “good neighbourhood agreements” should be explored. Cllr. Robertson agreed to write to the planners asking clarification on the planning status.

War Memorial, Blairingone-Cllr. Barnacle had a meeting with several agencies to remind them that the community definitely wanted the war memorial moved, and if there was a funding gap, the community would explore possibilities. He is now more hopeful of progress. The estate agency for the property should be informed of the unresolved issue of the memorial. A further site meeting is planned and Cllr. Barnacle was thanked for his continuing work on resolving the problem.

Dunning Glen Problems- Kevin has visited the site and there is still a lot of rubbish, some very recent. More multi agency meetings are planned, but progress is slow when there are so few complaints. This makes it difficult for the police to react.

6.Community Council Business
CPKCC. Kevin attended a meeting of the convention but there seems to be little support for this organisation. An amendment to the constitution has been proposed by a former member of Kinross CC (Joe Richardson), that people out-with the area can stand for CCs. It was agreed not to support this amendment.

T in the Park- It was agreed that the arrangements for traffic management and security were working well, but we should not become complacent. It was agreed that in general the area benefited from the festival in terms of the Kinross Fund. Any worries about traffic management, for example when weddings are taking place, could be overcome, and people should contact the organisers for advice.

7.PKC Business, Councillor’s Report
Cllr. Robertson reported on the repair to the Dunning Glen Bridge. Historic Scotland is involved and work was waiting for their go-ahead. Extra money is available for repairing road pot-holes. Please report any that need attention. Cuts in spending may mean bus shelters may not be replaced, just repaired. Some households will receive garden waste bins.
Cllr. Barnacle has concerns with the cut-backs affecting classroom and language assistants. Staff had to be cut and this was difficult. Roadside drains were not being attended to leading to flooding problems, although a contingency fund for serious flooding was available. The need for reflectors on the traffic lights at Drum was being followed up.

8.Planning Applications-

11/00227/FLL, Blairingone Sewage Works Blairingone , Upgrading of wastewater treatment works. Comments by 15/03/11
Recommendation – no Community Council comment.

11/00136/FLL, Land 20 Metres South Of Mill Cottage Crook Of Devon, Modification of existing consent (09/01987/AML) Change of house type. Comments by 08/03/11
Recommendation – no Community Council comment.

9.General Correspondence –All outgoing and incoming correspondence was available for viewing.

A.O.C.B – Scottish Water- Trudy wrote to Scottish Water concerning the snow melt, but has had no reply yet. The early release of water from the dam might have avoided the damage to the bridge over the Devon from the strong water surge. There is a public meeting in Perth to discuss this and other matters and people are invited to attend.
Newsletter- Marion has spoken to the teacher at Blairingone School and she is willing to have the newsletter in the school for people to buy. The only difficulty is that it has to be paid for up-front. This may be able to be overcome and Marion will look into it further.
Snow Clearing- Trudy has been asked by PKC for the community’s comments on snow clearing arrangements this year. She noted all the comments from the floor, and they will be taken forward.

*Next Meeting- Tuesday 5th April 2011 7.30pm
Carnbo Hall
All Welcome!

Some additional information has been made available on the proposed development of a Renewable Energy Combined Heat and Power Plant and associated wood chip and shavings production facility, Blairingone.

Presentation slides can be downloaded here.

Councillor Mike Barnacle has submitted the following response on the Main Issues Report to Perth & Kinross Council's Planning Department.

Perth & Kinross Council has extended the deadline for comments on the Main Issues Report to Friday 11 February 2011.

SPEAK NOW! Or Forever Hold Your Piece…

If you want to influence the future of Fossoway and surrounding areas, you have until Friday 11 February to comment on the Perth & Kinross Main Issues Report, which will determine where new houses are built in your area.

There was a public meeting at which Councillor Barnacle presented some of the key points raised in the report and there was some debate about the issues. You can download the minutes of the Main Issues Report Meeting, which may assist you in preparing your response to the Council.

Click through to the Main Issues Report page of this website and follow the instructions to comment.

Do it now before you forget!

PROPOSED WOOD FUELLED BIOMASS ENERGY PLANT AND WOOD SHAVINGS FACILITY DEVELOPMENT, BLAIRINGONE.

Lambhill Energy cordially invites you to ‘drop-in’ session at:

Moubray Hall, Powmill – between 3pm-9pm on Wednesday 26 January 2011,
where further information about the project will be available and members of the development team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

A further event in the form of a presentation and question and answer session is scheduled to be held at:
Blairingone Primary School at 7pm on Tuesday 15 February 2011.

Read more about the proposed development.

It was confirmed at the meeting that we now have until 11 February to respond to the PKC Main Issues Report. The extension has been allowed by Perth & Kinross Council due to the recent bad weather hampering the consultation process.

Download the Community Council minutes

As well as discussion on the Perth & Kinross Main Issues Report, including where new housing developments should be allowed in Fossoway, there were updates on the ongoing saga of Blairingone War Memorial and the clean up at Dunning Glen.

There was also a presentation from Lambhill Energy, who wish to put a renewable energy combined heat and power (CHP) plant on the former Oran site in Blairingone. This generated plenty of lively discussion.

A presentation was also given by McCrae and McCrae about an early proposal to build a substantial amount of housing, including affordable housing, in the village of Blairingone.

Download the full Fossoway & District Community Council minutes.

Due to severe weather conditions, Perth & Kinross Council will be collecting only green-lidded bins from Monday 6 December until Sunday 12 December.

During this period, any scheduled blue-lidded bin pickups will instead uplift green-lidded bins. Do not leave blue or brown lidded bins at the kerbside until your next scheduled uplift after 12 December.

Bagged side waste will also be collected.

If possible, the Council requests that residents in cul-de-sacs and side streets take their green-lidded bins to the nearest main road that's clear of snow on their normal collection day. This will help to clear the backlog.

All collections will return to normal from Monday 13 December.

The agenda for the December meeting of the Fossoway & District Community Council is now available.

The meeting is scheduled to take place in Blairingone Primary School on 7 December 2010 at 7.30pm. The CC meeting will now be held in the Institute, Crook of Devon on Monday 13 December.

There will be a presentation from Lambhill Energy Ltd on a planning application to develop a biomass combined heat and power plant and animal bedding operation at the Oran site at Lambhill, Blairingone.

Other items for discussion will include the Tayside Main Issues Report, Blairingone War Memorial, Car Parking at Fossoway Church and Dunning Glen.

The Fossoway Public Meeting to discuss Perth & Kinross Council's Main Issues Report will Now Take Place at 7.30pm on 16th December at Moubray Hall, Powmill. This decision has been taken due to the recent severe weather.

You are invited to this public meeting to discuss the Main Issues Report for Perth & Kinross Local Development Plan.

Come and make your views known and influence the outcome of this process.

Hopefully the snow will have passed by then.

Plans were presented for the development of Powmill Quarry for recreational use including a camp site and quarry diving.

The Tayside Main Issues Report was discussed. The report includes an option to put 90 houses on Naemoor Road in Crook of Devon, which attracted strong opposition at the meeting.

Councillor Barnacle is organising 2 public meetings to allow an open discussion to take place on the options presented in the Perth & Kinross Council Main Issues Report:

1. 29 November, Moubray Hall, Powmill
2. 14 December, Portmoak

Read the full Fossoway & District Community Council Minutes for November.

Issues discussed included the Tayside Main Issues Report. It was emphasised by Councillor Barnacle that it is really important that the community gets involved in the consultation process. An additional 90 houses are proposed for the Landward area of Kinross-shire, which might all go onto a single site in either Crook of Devon or Powmill. It must not be left to the Community Councils and Councillors to influence the process.

Visit this page for details of the Tayside Main Issues Report.

There was also a report from the sub-committee that has been set up to deal with the Blairingone War Memorial issue.

The minutes are available for download here - October 2010 Fossoway Community Council Minutes.

Deadline for Comments - 14 January 2011 (Update: Deadline extended until 11 Feb 2011). No further issues can be raised after this deadline

Perth and Kinross council has published a Main Issues Report which sets out the Council's proposals for the development of the area. There are 2 options for Fossoway:

1. Option 1 is to distribute the 90 houses between 3-4 small settlements.20-30 Houses each in Blairingone (East), Blairingone (North), Powmill Farm / Hotel, Scotlandwell and Wester Balgedie.
2. Option 2 is to put all 90 houses on either
   • Naemoor Road, Crook of Devon; or
   • The Thomson Homes development site in Powmill

Click here for more details and maps of the sites mentioned in the Main Issues report.

The Council is currently consulting the community on these proposals, ending on the 14th January 11 Feb 2011.

There are drop-in sessions at Loch Leven Community Campus on Monday 18th October 2pm – 8pm and on Saturday 6th November 10am – 4pm at which you can speak to officers, raise issue and submit comments. You can also submit comments by email to ku.vog.ckp|nalptnempoleved#ku.vog.ckp|nalptnempoleved or by posting the Representations Form to Perth & Kinross Council at the following address:

Local Development Plan Team
Perth & Kinross Council
Pullar House
35 Kinnoull Street
PERTH
PH1 5GD

There is also an EForm that you can use if you wish.

Give the Council your views in writing to ensure your voice is heard! If you don't raise your concerns now, you won't be permitted to raise them later in the process

The construction of the new footbridge across the River Devon to link the public footpath leading from Naemoor Road to the track at the back of the Nine Acres Scout camp has now begun. It's great to see this work get under way, thanks to the hard work of WALC.

Thomson Homes has put forward proposals for 315 new homes to be built in Powmill. The developer is now holding a community engagement event to allow local people to share their expectations for what the future holds for Powmill.

This interactive workshop is your opportunity to have your say on how many new houses you would like to see built in Powmill, where they should be sited and what supporting infrastructure should be provided.

The event will be hosted by Thomson Homes and Geddes Consulting.

Location: Moubray Hall, Powmill
When: Monday 4th October 2010 from 1.30pm to 430pm or 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

The meeting included a Community Policing update warning about bogus workmen calling in the area and telephone calls asking for personal information from residents. Don't give out personal information to unsolicited callers.

Ken Thomson announced that a consultation event will be taking place on 4 October 2-9pm in Moubray Hall, Powmill to discuss the proposals for the village.

It was also announced that Blairingone wins "Most Improved Village" in the Perthshire in Bloom competition. Congratulations to all involved!

The Fossoway Mobile Library offers a good selection of novels, crime, children’s books, special interest, large print, music and film. There is the possibility of ordering books in person or online, brought to (nearly) your doorstep.

The Mobile Library: Use It or Lose It!

Every second Wednesday, dates for 2010
22 September; 6, 20 October; 3, 17 November; 1, 15 December.

More information or to order books online: Perth & Kinross Library Website or visit the Mobile
Library on the dates and times above.

Use It!

A Crook of Devon resident has informed the Fossoway website that a red squirrel was sighted in a garden near the small woods on Naemoor Road in Crook of Devon. The sighting has been reported to Fife Red Squirrels Group. Please keep a look out for any more and report to the Fife Red Squirrel Group via the above website.

Items for discussion include the Tayside Main Issues Report and Consultation. For background information, see the previous notice about the TAYPLAN Main Issues Report Consultation, which contains links to the Main Issues Report itself and other info.

Items discussed included:

• The War Memorial at Blairingone. Perth & Kinross Council have written to the developer to insist that the memorial be reinstated to its original condition.
• There is to be a change in the arrangements for brown bin collections. Over the summer only one bin would be uplifted; this has to do with capacity problems.
• Bronwen Wheatley reported that the Millennium Bridge has finally got the go-ahead and will be finished shortly. The dispensation to build the bridge without a disabled ramp was received. She thanked all those involved, including the councillors and the landowner, for all their hard work.

Issues for discussion include Community Policing update, T in the Park 2010 and the problems at Dunning Glen.

You can view comments submitted by others online on the TAYPLAN website (click on the "All Comments" tab near the bottom of the screen).

View the Main Issues Report and leave you own comments by logging in using the link next to the picture of a key just below the green banner at the top of the screen.

The results of the Powmill Questionnaire were discussed and Ken Thomson of Thomson Homes updated the meeting about his company's further plans for the proposed development in Powmill of 300 houses, industrial units, a care home and a new school. Concerns were raised that the development would be too much for Powmill to bear. He was asked to take into account the results of the recent Questionnaire. There would be Community Consultation during the first weekend of September for residents to comment.

Sgt. Williams attended the first part of the meeting to discuss arrangements for T in the Park. Arrangements for policing and traffic management will be the same as last year.

The minutes also state that concerns were raised over the possible approval of The Moss site in Crook of Devon being used for travellers. Although the site had been cleared, there was at present no planning application for this site. Members of the audience expressed their worries, and there was considerable debate on the subject. The C.C. said they would keep an eye on it, and write to the council. In the meantime, residents should be encouraged to show their feelings by writing to their MSP, Local Councillors and the Leader of the Council.

There will be no meeting of the Community Council in July so the next meeting will take place on Tuesday 3 August 2010 in Carnbo Hall at 7.30pm.

1-4pm on Saturday 19 June.

There will be stalls, home baking, tombola, plants, pony rides, BBQ and much more.

Last year's school fete was a huge success and this year promises to be even better, so make sure you don't miss out!

Powmill residents have been consulted on options for the future development of Powmill in the years ahead. Volunteers acting on behalf of Fossoway & District Community Council distributed 130 questionnaires around Powmill, Gartwhinzean Loan and other outlying houses.

The return rate for the questionnaires was 77% and the results showed that the majority of those who provided a response preferred the development option put forward by the Fossoway Community Strategy Group (see map, left).

The results of the Powmill Questionnaire will be discussed by Fossoway Community Council members and passed on to the four Perth & Kinross elected members for Fossoway.

Another option is to use the excellent web service WriteToThem.com, which allows you to make your point directly to all your Councillors, your Members of the Scottish Parliament, your Member of Parliament and your Members of the European Parliament in one fell swoop simply by filling out a single form online. A real time saver!

If the matter is urgent it would be wise to use the phone, but don't forget to follow up with a letter, as this means your views are more likely to be taken into account in the longer term.

Sgt Wilson is the new Community Liaison Officer for T-in-the-Park. You can ask her about the arrangements for this year’s T-in-the-Park; such as road closures, emergency procedures and other questions you may have.

The meeting is planned for Tuesday 1st of June, in Fossoway Primary School, at 7pm- prior to the Community Council Meeting, which will start at 7.30.

A Public Information Meeting will be held at Loch Leven Community Campus from 2-8pm on 27 May 2010 to explain the Tayplan Main Issues Report.

The report presents options for the big changes that will shape our region over the next 20 years.

The Tayplan Main Issues Report and other associated documents can be downloaded from the Tayplan website and you must provide your written comments by 2 July 2010, either by letter or via the online consultation portal.

You can also register your interest in the future of our region on the Tayplan Website to be kept up to date with the Tayplan E-newsletter.

The meeting included discussions on TAYPLAN which is the mechanism through which Perth & Kinross Council Development Planning is being taken forward. The public are being consulted on where and what type of development should be given the go-ahead in this part of Scotland. Further details can be obtained from the TAYPLAN website.

Other items included the fate of Blairingone War Memorial, Kinross Campus Partnership and an update from Tracks (Paths for All) on the paths currently being built in Fossoway.

Would you like to have a say in how Powmill grows in the future?

If your answer is yes then you need to let Perth & Kinross Council know how you feel.

In light of the large proposal currently on the table for 315 New Houses in Powmill, Fossoway Community Council feel it is important to get the views of local residents on this issue.

Volunteers are visiting each household in Powmill with a very short questionnaire to find out how locals would like to see the village developed. Residents will be asked to tick one of 4 boxes to indicate their preference. The options are:

• No further development
• The Fossoway Community Strategy Group recommendation
• Let the developers choose
• Your own ideas (put outline on a map which accompanies the questionnaire)

There is also a space for additional comments if you wish.

The questionnaires will be collected from each household or may be handed in at the local shop in Powmill.

UPDATE: Click the link for the results of the Powmill Development Questionnaire.

A Jumble Sale will be held in the Elizabeth Wilkie Hall, Fossoway Church, Crook of Devon.

10.00am to 1.00pm on 15 May 2010.

All sorts of Jumble welcome (no electrical) and donations for the the Cake and Candy stall would be very welcome.

Teas and coffees on sale throughout.

Fossoway Ladies Curling Club are holding a Coffee Morning and Floral Art Demonstration.

Location: The Institute, Crook of Devon

When: Saturday 8 May from 10.00am - 12.00pm.

Demonstration at 11.00am.

There will be a Plant Sales Table and Raffle.

Eleven bike riders are cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats for the Help for Heroes charity and stopping overnight at Tullibole Castle, Crook of Devon on 2nd June.

Kinross Help for Heroes has kindly offered to hold a welcome B B Q and fun event at Tullibole Castle, Crook of Devon.

There will be Music, Raffle, Treasure Trail, The Witches Maze. The Scottish Military Vehicle Group are displaying some of their vehicles and of course the B B Q, soft drinks, bar and refreshments.

Tickets are available from:
Fossoway Garage, Robertson’s (Milnathort), Agricultural Supplies, Sands the Ironmongers or Phone 01577 840236.

We hope that the public will come along to support this event, meet the cyclists and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Tullibole Castle by Crook of Devon.

Sorry no dogs, only working assistance dogs.

Date: Wednesday 2 June 2010
Start Time: 16.00
End Time: 21.00
NEW PRICE - Adults £5 / Children £2.50. PAY ON ARRIVAL

Now that winter is over, you might be noticing the effect that the subzero temperatures have had on Fossoway's roads, and it isn't pretty. The cyclists among us will be acutely aware of this as they run the gauntlet of potholes peppering Fossoway's highways and byways. I nearly came a cropper myself the other day on the A977 outside the Institute in Crook of Devon.

What can be done to get such problems repaired promptly? Well we could just hope that someone from the Council happens to notice that our dear old road is in need of a bit of attention; but that might take a while. A better option would be to report it, but who do we tell? Which council department is responsible for our particular issue? Is it better to phone or to write in? Well, I'm able to tell you about a really great on-line service that takes all the hassle out of reporting this sort of thing – and it really works too.

Just surf over to FixMyStreet.com and follow the instructions. You'll need to enter a postcode (or street name and area), locate the problem on a map, enter a few details and FixMyStreet will handle the rest. You might be wondering what the catch is, or thinking it's too good to be true, but I can tell you that this service works well – really well.

It's not just for potholes either, I used it to report some graffiti on the 30mph signs on Naemoor Road in Crook of Devon and was amazed to find that just 3 days later the signs had been scrubbed and polished and looked as good as new.

So next time you notice a hole in the road in Fossoway, a broken paving slab or a flickering street light, just head over to FixMyStreet and get it sorted.

Click on the link to download and read the minutes of the April Fossoway Community Council meeting.

Items for discussion include the proposed mitigation measures for the A977 (update and Council's proposals), the War Memorial at Blairingone, and the Fossoway Community Strategy Group's consultation on Future Housing Sites in Fossoway.

Click the link to download and view the agenda.

Councillors Barnacle and Robertson have raised concerns over the Scottish Government's forecast of 16% growth in population for Perth & Kinross over the next 20 years. Speaking during a debate on the Tayplan main issues, Councillor Barnacle described the 16% growth figure as "neither desirable nor sustainable". The meeting also discussed the findings of a report produced by the Dundee, Perth, Angus and North Fife Strategic Development Planning Authority, which stated that development driven by population growth would impact on the environment. The report also cautioned that over-development of rural settlements could undermine landscape quality and the traditional character of settlements.

Read more about the population growth debate (link to article on the Perthshire Advertiser website).