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Draft Minutes of meeting of Dunpender Community Council
held on Thursday 3rd June 2021 at 7.30pm via Zoom Present: Mrs J Priest Mrs A Cosgrove Ms A Pearson Mr E Martin Mr B Craighead Mr R Russel In attendance: Ms A Hunter (minutes) Cllr S Kempson Cllr N Hampshire Cllr P McLennan Enquiries are ongoing into an incident on 9th May 2021 at The Orchard. Two males breaking into containers were challenged by Security staff and responded aggressively, stole a tablet belonging to Security and made off in a white van. A male was charged with breach of the peace and two assaults following an incident on 27th May at Bridge Street. A report was received of illegal fishing at Linton Mill on 26th May. On 10th and 11th May there were two reports of theft of red diesel from agricultural vehicles parked overnight in the field next to Green Corner, Tyninghame. Mr Craighead raised the issues of dog fouling and village traffic at the last CAPP meeting. Mrs Priest confirmed that CAPP priorities are speed checks and anti-social behaviour patrols. 4.1. Finance The current balance is £7805.32 made up of over £3000 from last yearís budget and new funding of £4587 for this year. 4.2. School Cllr Hampshire confirmed there is no date set for this consultation. ELC have estimated costs to be in the region of 16 million pounds and are seeking clarification from the Scottish Government that they can provide the normal 50% level of funding. A consultation date will be set when this confirmation is received. 4.3. Roads Cllr McLennan committed to following up with Mike Foy concerning the leaning tree at Prestonkirk and to arrange a meeting with Peter Forsyth and Robert Russel concerning the issues of the narrow pavement at that site. 4.4. Paths Mr Wight will contact Nick Morgan for an update on the Binning Wood path. 4.5. Visitor Numbers Mr Wight has had a response from Tom Reid who indicated that ELC do not want to increase visitor numbers at Tyninghame and will not increase parking provision as the Countryside Rangers are concerned with protecting the SSSI at the estuary. A meeting will be held with Neil Clark to discuss potential signage to better direct visitors and restricting access to the most sensitive areas. Cllr Hampshire confirmed that the entire East Lothian coast, much of which is under International or European designation, is under pressure from increased visitor numbers due to an increase in population and an increase in staycations. Some car parks have been improved/expanded and there is increased monitoring to detect irresponsible behaviour. Permits are required for large groups to visit and there are guidelines around lighting open fires in woodland. More seasonal rangers will seek to educate the public and will be backed up by Police if required. 4.6. Bins Cllr Kempson reported that Peter Forsyth has increased traffic warden presence in East Linton to address parking issues including parking on double yellow lines. She will chase Tom Reid about the bins taking up parking spaces in The Square as he had committed to speaking to the householders. Mrs Priest covered the reasons for the brown bin collections being monthly at the moment which have been reported in the Courier including the fact it is not a statutory duty for ELC to collect brown waste and safety issues due to COVID. Cllr Hampshire confirmed the council is committed to fortnightly collections and will resume that when staff and vehicles are available. Suggestions of home composting were made but concerns were raised about encouraging rats. 4.7. Projects 4.7.1. Visitor Leaflet Ms Pearson reported an indicative cost for the visitor leaflet of £780 for design and £595 for printing. There was agreement in principle to proceed on the understanding that the final cost could be in the region of £1500. 4.7.2. Fountain Mr Craighead has met with Mr Govan who has stated he does not want to connect the electricity to the new lamps. Mr Craighead and Mrs Hoban will investigate whether ELC can assist with this. As a potential alternative Mr McWhannell and Ms Pearson recommended Michael Black who advertises in the ELDA. 4.7.3. Pharmacy sign Mr Craighead confirmed the owner doesnít want signage on a listed building. JP agreed to write the next article. Mrs Cosgrove reported that finger posts at Whittinghame and Whitekirk would be refurbished. Mr Craighead raised concern about regular funding applications from Tyninghame and West Barns village halls and will raise it at the next meeting where there will be a briefing on Climate Change. Cllr Hampshire confirmed that the station planning application is not on the list as yet.
6. Tyninghame/Whitekirk -
Vacancy for member The outstanding vacancy for a DCC member to cover this area will be addressed when meeting in person is allowed. Mr Martin confirmed that Whitekirk Hall will be open outside for tea on Sunday 13th June with a chip and pin machine for contactless payment. 7. Traprain/Markle/Whittingehame Ms Pearson reported there is a new fence around the pond at the top of†Traprain Law which is installed to stop ponies damaging it. 8.1 15/05 DWarren, Whitekirk CC: thanks for grant for Hall 8.3 -
Mr Martin will attend the meeting and everyone was encouraged to pass any ideas to him. It was agreed it would be a good thing to have local facilities such as dialysis or Chemotherapy Chairs to reduce the number of trips to Edinburgh. Mrs Cosgrove will respond to the consultation concerning unfair treatment of miners at the time of the minerís strike. She has been in contact with Scott Gillies from Ormiston.
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