Minutes 12/11/25

CATHCART, MERRYLEE AND MUIREND COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2025, 7-9PM

Item	Notes	Action
Welcome and apologies	Present:  Carolyn Lochhead (CL), Eilidh Lochhead, Fiona Templeton, Lynn Thomson, Kevin McGarrigle, Andrew Dewar, Luke Stornach, Imran Masood (GCC), Marion McMillan (Cathcart and District Housing Association), Kate Lonergan, Margaret Crawford, Gillian Scott, Pauline Kelly, Neil Kennedy (GCC), PCs Todd & Irvine (Pollok Station, Police Scotland), Steven McCann, Tommy Petillo, Ross Taylor, Yla Barrie, Kim Van DeereOnline: Alyshah Ali, Bailie McCabe, Beth Hamilton, Duncan Bremnar, John Carson, Margaret Morgan, Mhairi Taylor, Cllr FegussonApologies: Irene McCann
Approval of the minutes of last meetingOct mins	Proposed –  KimSeconded –  Yla
Police report	2 officers from Pollok Station attended and reported:Clarkston Rd closed this morning due to an incident resulting in the arrest of one male; no injuries to others reportedShoplifting reported as an ongoing incident, with levels dropped in recent months. 2 recent arrests related to city wide cases. [CC wrote to Sainsburys Managing Director following our last meeting to raise the issue – to be chased up]. Security guard has been noted in attendance.Cathcart is our local office – any issues can be raised with local staff via the Officers.  Issues raised:Fireworks locally as well as city wide still an issue during the sales period [CC are looking into a firework control zone application for 2026]Red light jumping an ongoing issues, especially on routes to school.Driving through Car free zone at primary schools remains an issue
Updates on various items and CC priorities within the Chair’s report	Additional points:Street cleansing has new resources through Community Clean Teams to manage litter, fly-tipping etc, managed through Ward Co-ordinators. Issues can be raised using the GCC Reporting website and/or local Councillors. Linn Pk – GCC have indicated procurement is to come with no indicative timescales yet (Cllr Carson)Share link and info on Parents for Play at Linn Park – Action CLLocal bus service – Cllrs are discussing with the service provider and will keep the CC updated	CL
Area Planning Partnership report – Mhairi Taylor	Linn Ward – 20 Nov meeting cancelled due to staffing issues Langside AP – wrote to them with a reminder of our area within the area boundary. Agreed NIF allocation would be re-considered in Feb 2026 meeting. This includes Holmlea Park – Mhairi, Fiona and Louisa to convene and discuss application. Newlands/Auldburn (Cllr Ferguson) met last week – £24k bids from £18k allocation remaining with £1.5k retained for emergencies
Events Plan – Yla Barrie	Planning for future events is ongoing and busy. Upcoming events:22 Nov – Micro Talks 2 Dec – Xmas light switch-on13 December – Christmas at Couper23 Jan – Big Band night as part of Glasgow 85020-22 Feb Window Wanderland
Summary of Councillors’ written updates	Various points raised by Cllrs in attendance including:Application to List Cathcart Cemetary made to HESHousing Assocation in Merrlyee is hosting a meeting to discuss factoring. Cathcart Bowling Club, 1 December 6pm. Issues noted and recorded for action on leaf litter, street lighting, blocked drains & gullies, grit bins, leaves etcSignificant roads flooding issues can be raised via https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/ralf or direct to Councillors
Treasurer’s report – Kim Van Deere	Thanks to Kim for taking over the role, and to Lynn for being an excellent Treasurer to date Current balance: £3,946.09 (11 Nov 2025) some of which is restricted funding for eventsExpenditure in the last month (£821.12) totals includes event support, SumUp card reader, hall let for meetings, bank account fee & accounts auditNo income since last meeting (8 Oct 2025 balance £4,299.27)
Licencing report– Steven McCann	Couper alcohol sales at CC Big Band Event in December
Planning report– Louisa Maddison	24/02664/FUL | Erection of flatted residential development (8 units) with associated access roads, landscaping, open space and other required infrastructure | 47 Craig Road Glasgow https://publicaccess.glasgow.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SM8CUREXJTH00&activeTab=summary Local residents have queried the Planning Dept – changes have been proposed and updates awaited (original decision date Jan 25) 25/02451/FUL Community Cnl: Cathcart, Merrylee & MuirendAddress: 152 Newlands Road Glasgow G44 4ESProposal: Erection of flatted residential development (43no units) with associated access, car parking,landscaping and associated works, including demolition of existing building.https://publicaccess.glasgow.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=dates&keyVal=T4JJCFEXL9H00 Closing date for comments – 8 Dec 2025
AOCB	Recruitment for Admin Co-ordinator is live on our Facebook page with information disseminated locally. Please send out the info to those who might be interestedFirst Aid Certificates; Ross currently holds a full certificate but more likely required. Cllr Ferguson to look out information on how other groups have accessed trainingOLA Primary School have a new Parent Council – chair will be invited to January CC meetingFamily Xmas Party 16 Dec for Merrylee Housing Association – tickets initially for residents then will be offered more widely if available – will be advertised on facebook page www.facebook.com/p/Govanhill-Housing-Association-in-Merrylee-61568974221938/ Langside/Battlefield CC in touch re Parking Controls – Pauline attending their next meeting to discuss overlapping area and issues	Cllr Ferguson
Date and time of next meeting:	Wednesday 14 January; 7-9pmCathcart Baptist Church

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