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Draft Minutes of meeting of Dunpender Community Council
held on Thursday 2nd November at 7.30pm in The Stables Present: Mrs J Priest Mr R Russel Mrs V Hoban Mrs Cosgrove Mr E Martin Mr D Wight 1. Apologies: Mrs L Shaw-Stewart, Ms A Pearson, Mr I Young, Cllr D Collins Housebreakings continue to be on the rise in East Lothian and again the community are to be reminded to report any suspicious incidents and be security aware. Between 1st October 2023 and 31st October 2023 there were 42 calls to the area. This resulted in police recording 6 crimes, categorised as follows: • 1x vandalism. • 1x fraud. • 1x theft. • 1x dangerous driving. • 1x driving whilst using mobile phone. • 1x misc road traffic offence (endorsable). Cllr Collins provided an update from the CAPP meeting. The Police have agreed to do more speed checks at Tyninghame and have been requested to carry out speed checks at Monksmuir following concerns by residents about an increase in traffic volume and driver behaviour. 4. Matters Arising 4.1. Vacancies Isabel Lindsay and Lorna Field were welcomed as potential new members for Markle. Mr Wight has circulated a draft report to members for review. There were 149 responses which is about 10% of the population. The responses were fairly consistent with a general pattern for the next 10 years including traffic calming, better public transport (more buses to North Berwick) and active travel provision. There was a focus on biodiversity and protection of green space. Further new housing was generally not welcome and any build should be small and affordable. Concern was expressed over the need for a new school and the need to promote small businesses and boost the economy of East Linton. There was a desire for more shops and restaurants/places to eat. Mr Wight will seek engagement with the school to ensure the wishes of young people are captured. There will then be a public event for residents to view the plan. 4.3. Roads 4.3.1. Preston Road Funding has been withdrawn as ELC have decided new capital projects not already scheduled are cancelled. As this is the first time that area partnership funding has been removed after it has been granted there is an appetite within DCC to challenge ELC as to whether the use of the 1% devolved to area partnerships is a statutory spend or a guideline. Mrs Priest will seek alternative funding. Cllr Jardine suggested contacting MSP offices for assistance with the application and funding sources. ELC are reluctant, at this time, to lower the speed limit to 40mph due to cost and no method of enforcement. This may be addressed when the Active Freeway project is underway when the A199 may have a general 40mph limit. Mr Russel has a new mirror to install at Smeaton to replace the existing one. 4.4.1. Hall AGM Mrs Hoban attended the meeting on 10th October and reported on 600 bookings, a new urn, the roof having been fixed and new curtain rails. Repairs are outstanding for the back wall and gable and the foyer is to be made into a more attractive social area. The NO DOG policy will be enforced. Around £1700 is outstanding from approx. 30 debtors and this is being chased. A bookings officer and property manager are being sought. Mr Russel and Ms Pearson attended. Concerns were raised about parking around Shore Road and flooding of the ponds at the caravan park which also have blue green algae. Flooding has been exacerbated by roadworks at the A1 and the new Cala homes. Bird flu is rampant. A contractor is being sought to address the landslide on the John Muir Way. Rangers are regularly talking to the public about responsible access. Mrs Cosgrove reported that fewer Transpenine trains than hoped for will be stopping at East Linton in the first year although the existing Scotrail service to Dunbar will stop. It was agreed to hold a community event in February to celebrate the opening of the station which is due in December and will be accompanied by a Scotrail opening event. Mr Wight highlighted that the LPP responses expressed a desire for a regular, frequent service. 4.5.1. Smeaton Smeaton 4.5.2. Binning Wood from Tyninghame Mr Wight has a meeting planned with Nick Morgan and Stevie McKinlay from ELC to clarify where gates will be installed and to confirm whether the Area Partnership amenities budget can be allocated for the labour required to install the gate. DCC have provided funds for one of the gates. Ms Pearson has applied to DELAP for £5000 funding. She had a site visit with Nick Morgan and Stevie†McKinley and will investigate alternative funding sources after it was indicated a further £1000 will be required. Mrs Hoban has received 21 articles which have been passed to Jill Taylor. A first draft is due on 10th November and Ms Pearson will proof read it. Mr Martin confirmed a balance of £2736.91 in bank after the provision of £360 to Tyninghame for a gate and £361 to East Linton Christmas lights for insurance, It was agreed to donate £250 to Dunbar FoodShare for a Christmas lunch. The new bridge and crossing is the biggest issue of concern for Markle residents who are receiving no updates on the matter. Mrs Priest agreed to contact Peter Forsyth for an update of the current situation and to request regular communications. Mrs Cosgrove will ask Network Rail to extend their station updates to Markle residents. The good news is that the drains in Markle seem to be coping better with heavy rains. Mr Martin reported that the speed reactive sign is now correctly located and having a positive impact. Mr Wight confirmed that it is now 2 years since the sign at Tyninghame was working. 8.1. East Fortune Family Park High Street properties have received leaflets about the park and these are also available in in Co-op. DCC have objected based on the location and impact of increased traffic. Cllr Jardine highlighted that the business case for a second park in close proximity to the existing park is not a material planning consideration but traffic impact is so that should form the basis of any objections. Mr Wight clarified that the LPP survey was clear on a desire for no more traffic in East Linton and that increasing tourism should not increase traffic. Concerns were expressed about traffic from the view of the number of cyclists using these roads. 9.1. Fountain Mr Martin has provided Mrs Priest with the invoices relating to the pump which has gone missing. Mrs Priest will analyse the invoices and speak to Paul Ianetta about a price for a new pump. 10.01 05/10 ELC K Scott: white lining at A199 Hillfoots junction 11. Any Other Business 12. Date of next meeting: Thursday 7th December 2023
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