CATHCART AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY 12 February 2025, 7.00PM-9PM
| Item | Notes | Action |
| Welcome and apologies | Pauline Kelly, Kevin McGarrigle, Kim Van Deere, Irene McCann, Alison Cameron, Magaret Crawford, Kate Lonergan, Carole Cunninghame, Gillian Scott, Andrew Dewar, Luke Stronach, Cllr Catherine Vallis, Mhairi Taylor, Yla Barrie, Ross Taylor, Tommy Petillo, Lynne Thomson. Online: Beth Hamilton & Cllr Fergusson. Apologies: Bailie McCabe, Steven McCann, Cllr Carson | |
| Actions and matters arising from last meeting | Name change of CDCC – Council have agreed this is possible but to ensure all areas are represented if this is the reason to do so. Majority CC agree by majority this is a good idea – proposal to be discussed Pavement parking restrictions – to next meeting (Stephen) PVG checks (Cllr Vallis) – chasing up response | Informal consultation. Check costs. Look into “formal” boundaries / names. |
| Approval of the minutes of last meeting | Proposed – Irene Second – Kim | |
| Chair’s report- Carolyn Lochhead | Update from Report: Priority 1 – Reopen Linn Park at Snuff Mill – funding in place is for the design and planning of work needed, to be complete by end Mar25. This will give costing to allow for funding application to match £85k from GCC. Procurement process potentially allows for direct delivery of works by consultant/contractor company. Priority 6 – Engage with Community Letter going out to residents from Govanhill HA will include reminder on car free zone. Organising events including summer fun day. Mural – suggestion for opening event with local MP, Lord Provost, Cathcart’s oldest and youngest residents. Vacant CC slot – Pauline Kelly happy to stand as a new member. Merrylee Primary Pitch – Costing to be in place by April AP meeting to allow funding to be (hopefully) allocated. | Carolyn check in with GCC on process |
| Results of Community Survey- Mhairi Taylor | Presentation on findings from planning session (Nov2024) were discussed in Jan2025 and prioritised through community survey. 520 responses received; priorities assessed. Many comments made; some reflect lack of awareness of our progress/activities. Next steps identified. | |
| Couper Institute – Cllr Vallis / Carolyn Lochhead / Yla Barrie | Cllr Vallis: Offer a committed partnership with GLife/Council – giving assurance that we are not just looking at one-off events programme but that we are taking investing in it seriously. See note for update. Key is to keep using the building. We will work out our proposal and requirements e.g. need to complete PAT to allow for use of facilities. Still work to be done on advertising / enabling use of the venue. | |
| Events Plan – Yla Barrie / Tommy Petillo | www.windowwanderland.com/event/cathcart-2025/ 79 Mar 2025 Advertising locally to residents and businesses. Working on music acts. Thanks to Emma Durnam for her lovely design work on the flyer. Workshops being run to help designers. Microtalks 5 April, 2-4pm, Couper Library. Space in programme available for microspeakers 😊 Max 80 people can be attendance in the room (including computer users) Games night for teenagers (Couper Institute) – awaiting PVG checks Taste Cathcart: looking to tie in with Glasgow 850 – one theme is “taste the place” working with local food venues. Looking into funding film nights for grown ups Summer Festival in August; ideas include micro/macro talks, doors open day, big band night. | |
| Area Planning Partnership report – Mhairi Taylor | Next meeting Weds 19th 2pm – Community Councillor volunteer needed to attend Funding requests need to fit with AP Priorities (relatively easy) – best to apply to each of 3 APs for requests. Proposals ready for April meeting applications. | VOL REQ Carolyn |
| Summary of Councillors’ written updates: | Ballie McCabe: Council budget confirms closure/disposal of Couper Institute has been removed from savings proposals. More info in Baillie McCabe’s report. Cllr Fergusson: chasing up issues with 374 bus service. Storm damage being tidied up. One-way roads in Merrylee – proposals would require community consultation and demonstration of demand/support. | |
| Licencing report – Steven McCann | No update. | |
| Planning report – Louisa Maddison | 24/02664/FUL | flatted residential development (8 units) | 47 Craig Road – Pending (still under consideration). | |
| Treasurer’s report – Lynn Thomson | Report provided. Current balance £1,908.82 Outgoings on events, meeting hall let, admin needs. | |
| AOCB | Merrylee Road repairs to take place during Feb. Note opportunities to get involved with Glasgow 850 for individuals, business etc https://www.glasgow850.com/article/9795/Get-Involved Chatterbooks in Couper Library for 8-12 year olds, launches Wed 26 Feb Police presence: be great to see the Police, or receive a written report Feedback from library suggestion box – Kate Lonergan. No comments. Suggest promoting the box online – make a proposal for next meeting. Barriers outside Seesaw (Lynn Thomson) damaged with temporary repair in place. | Cllr Fergusson Kate / Tommy Lynne raise with Cllr. |
| Date and time of next meeting: | Wednesday 12 March 7-9pm |
STANDING NOTE – OUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S PRIORITIES
| Item | Lead | Item | Lead |
| 1. Reopen Linn Park at Snuff Mill – in progress | Carolyn | 10.Delvin/Clarkston road junction | |
| 2. Restore Cathcart Loop train service ACHIEVED | Carolyn | 11.Improved play area: Linn Park | |
| 3. Keep Couper library open | 12. Community planting | Kim | |
| 4. Street cleaning/maintenance | 13. Cycling infrastructure/parking | ||
| 5. Community events – in progress | Carolyn | 14. Cathcart bridge lamps | Lynn |
| 6. Engage with community – in progress | 15. Merrylee Park | ||
| 7. Improved street lighting | 16. Christmas Tree ACHIEVED | Mhairi | |
| 8. Enforce school car-free zone – in progress | 17. Tree lights in Holmlea Park | ||
| 9. Improved opening hours: Castlemilk pool | 18. Welcome to Cathcart sign – in progress | Carolyn |
