CATHCART, MERRYLEE AND MUIREND COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2025, 7-9PM
| Item | Notes | Action |
| Welcome and apologies | Present: Louisa Maddison (LM), Carolyn Lochhead (CL), Margaret Crawford, Kate Lonergan, Yla Barrie (YB), Tommy Petillo, Cllr Vallis (CV), David Jordan, Pauline Kelly, Kim Van Deere, Steven McCann, Mhairi Taylor, Andrew Dewar, Fiona Templeton (FT), Ross Taylor, Caroline, Luke Stronach (LS), Lynn Thomson , Beth Hamilton, Cllr McCabe, Cllr Fergusson, Cllr Curran, Sylvia Smith & Frances (Glasgow Life), Marion McMillan (Cathcart and District Housing Association) Claire McGraw & Gillian Scott(Govanhill Housing Association), Crystal. Police Scotland: PCs Justin & ChrisApologies: Kevin McGarrigle, Irene McCann | |
| Approval of the minutes of last meeting | Proposed – PaulineSecond – Yla | |
| Police Report | No issues reported by police. Car incident on 12 Aug 25 at Rhannan Road; could any additional measures be considered such as a one way road. Issues with the red light at the traffic junction here too which have been reported. Sainsburys shoplifting constant issue, reports at Tesco on Merrylee Rd as well. Police Scotland note that there is an ongoing problem with various supermarkets with a dedicated retail taskforce to investigate those involved. Cllrs have been in touch with CEO of Sainsburys to emphasise need for a shop security staff. Fireworks – too late to apply for a restriction control. Local issues at Holmlea and Linn Park will be reported to local Police Staff. | Investigate a firework control next year (Carolyn & Cllr McCabe) |
| Chair’s Report– Carolyn Lochhead | Report provided on priorities. Merrylee Pitch resurfacing is with GCC Director of Education – Cllr Fergusson continues to chase. Maintenance has taken place on old pitch. | |
| Couper Institute – Sylvia Smith, Glasgow Life | Update also provided in Chair’s Report. GLife staff are looking to promote bookings with previous and other users and developing a Marketing Plan to improve venues e.g. wifi provision. Looking into costs for other improvements and keen to work with CC to enable progress and ensure venue is improved and utilised Issues raised on sound/lighting facilities, step appearance, use of outdoor space for community, accessibility of the Institute. Scale model of wooden Xmas tree provided to indicate potential for alternative to £5k tree | Continue engagement between GL and CC to discuss partnership working Cllr Fergusson will look into possibility for Xmas 2026 |
| Govanhill Housing Association – Claire McGraw | Presentation on the HAs work in the Merrylee area.In general tenant satisfaction levels are high. Future investment planned for new kitchens and bathrooms to 2030Actions planned including developing a Merrylee Residents Grouphttps://www.govanhillha.org/ | Cllr Fergusson to continue to discuss unused shop unit on Ashmore Road with owner |
| Area Planning Partnership report– Mhairi Taylor | Disccusion on use of Newlands/Auldhouse Neighbourhood Infrastructure Investment funds – if not needed for Merrylee pitch then could be allocated to Merrylee Park.Christmas tree confirmed for outside Couper in line with previous yearsNIF asked NRS to quote for proposals to Couper outdoor space. More information requested – MT will continue to progress with agreement that design and spec of proposals should be sustainable and attractive | |
| Report on Community Council Development Sessions – Pauline | PK has attended a mix of free training sessions with the Council and other stakeholders including community consultation and engagement, licencing | |
| Events Plan– Yla Barrie | Recent microtalks at Couper Library; next in November – all speakers are welcome to volunteerRe-visit tea dance or similar day time activity for older adults – ideas to be discussedVenue requests to Couper for various eventsDoors Open Day event scheduled including taster sessions, crafts and tours and free film screening | |
| Summary of Councillors’ written updates | Local clean ups, missed bin collections, road painting and vegetation management in progress and scheduled. | |
| Treasurer’s report – Lynne Thomson | Last account balance (11 June 2025): £5,162.41Current Balance: £5,040.66Accounts being audited in preparation for October AGM | |
| Licencing report– Steven McCann | none | |
| Planning report– Louisa Maddison | 25/01148/FUL | Use of land as extension to yard and associated works | 20 Muirend Avenue – PENDING 24/02664/FUL | Erection of flatted residential development 47 Craig Road Glasgow – PENDING 25/00984/PNT | Installation of telecommunications monopole Elrig Road Glasgow (prior notification) | Cllr Fergusson: check on EV charge points within 23/00628/FUL (Site At Muirend Avenue/ Clarkston Road) |
| AOCB | LS – Cathcart train station – question asked in House of Commons specifically on our station – recommended to join forces with other MPs to progress; still on the agenda but no other update. FT – Community consultation on Holmlea Park. Feedback provided on maintenance, events. General support for orchard trees Feedback from library suggestion box – Kate Lonergan – positive feedback on recent Micro Talk Linn Park path closure: funds in place for work; procurement to be progressed – Cllrs are keeping pressure on along with Friends of Linn Pk. | LM&FT progress biod planting and Friends Group – look into funding |
| Date and time of next meeting: | AGM 8 October at the Couper Institute |
STANDING NOTE – OUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S PRIORITIES
| Item | Lead |
| 1. Maintaining pavements and roads | |
| 2. A new pitch at Merrylee Primary | Ross |
| 3. Upgrading the Couper Institute (interior and exterior) | |
| 4. Improving Holmlea ParkFacilitiesBiodiversity | Louisa |
| 5. Events and activities for young people | Events group |
| 6. Improving Merrylee Park | |
| 7. Events and activities for older people | Events group |
