Cathcart and District Community Council
Chair’s report November 24
This report provides an update on progress on those of our priority areas which have developed since our last meeting in October 2024, and on other relevant areas. At this meeting we will be reviewing our priorities to agree a new set for 2025 and beyond.
Priority 1 – Reopen Linn Park at Snuff Mill
We received an update on this at our last meeting: a contractor should be appointed before Christmas and the work completed by end April 2025.
Priority 5 – Events
We now have a full events programme for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025. This will be discussed under a separate agenda item.
Other – Community Council business
As advised at the last meeting, Kenny Boyle has now stood down as a community councillor. I have advised Glasgow City Council that we now have a vacancy: we can proceed to an election once the Council prepare the paperwork. I suggest we focus on trying to find someone who can fill the role of secretary.
My October Chair’s report noted that in order to receive our annual grant, the Community Council is required to undertake a self-assessment by the end of February 2025. I have now received information about this and will bring this to our January meeting for sign-off.
Upcoming Council and related events and funding opportunities
From time to time, Glasgow City Council advises us of meetings, consultations and funding opportunities. A selection of these is noted below for any interest and follow-up.
| Item | Date/deadline | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Community Council Development Session | Sat 23 November | Run by GCC, all community councillors welcome to attend. Will include a presentation on the work of the Council’s Working Group on Public Toilets, by Raymond Martin of the British Toilet Association, and a session on community council development needs. |
Carolyn Lochhead, Chair, Nov 24 cathcartdcc@gmail.com
