© Torthorwald Community Council
Draft Minutes
TORTHORWALD COMMUNITY COUNCIL (TCC)
(TCC area: Collin, Dargavel, Douievale, Elizafield, Greenlea, Isle of Man, Racks, Roucan & Torthorwald).
Minutes of Meeting:
Monday 19 th August 2024 in Collin Village Hall
Present: Bob Watson (RW) Chair, Lindsay Florey (LF) Secretary, Brian Winter (BW), Ann Riddet (AR), Tom Riddet
(TR) Norman Brydson (NB), Jean Miller (JM), Cameron Miller(CM).
Also present: Bill Meadows, Cllr. Linda Dorwood, Cllr. Maureen Johnstone
Apologies: Nessie Carson (NC)
Minutes:
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Proposed by Norrie Brydson, Seconded Jean Cameron
Matters Arising:
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Name of winner of photo competition incorrect on previous minutes – Anna Wardrope
Place Planning:
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TR and NB to set a date for first meeting
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Presentation in June very helpful
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Funding from council received
Community Council elections:
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Nomination forms to be returned by 5pm Tuesday 3 September
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? interest from a Highfield resident (LF to check)
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New nomination from Collin
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LF and NC not standing.
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LF to check with Ewan Brolls
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Nomination forms for those standing for election again completed. LF to submit.
Treasurers Report: between 18/6/24 and 19/8/24
Income: D&G Council (Grant) £1,275.00
Expenditure: Containers Direct (TVH container) 2,770.80
TCC RBS Balance on 19/8/24 £2,253.56
Incl. Bequest £749.72
TCC £1,503.84
TCC Cumberland Balance on 19/8/24 £41.626.87
40-Day Notice Account 55702241 at 2.90% £5,181.58
1 Year Fixed to 23/5/24 55702478 at 3.80% £5,197.55
2 Year Fixed to 23/5/25 55702522 at 4.00% £31,247.74
Website:
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It was agreed the website was important but no current volunteer to replace Jackie Paddison
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Advertisement for someone to do this to be placed in the Autumn community magazine
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Some discussion re a possible honorarium to encourage interest
Planning:
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26.07.2024 Grant Conditionally Ms Jane Henderson Logan Bank Roucan Road Collin
Dumfries DG1 ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO NORTH-WEST ELEVATION OF DWELLINGHOUSE
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06.08.2024 Grant Conditionally Mr D Jackson Redhills Farm Roucan Road Collin DG1 3QF ERECTION OF
AGRICULTURAL CUBICLE BUILDINGS
Secretary’s Report:
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Letter from Lyn Caven re state of Lowther Trust field – agreed no action appropriate
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Response submitted by Bob Watson re Highfield planning application (after local discussion)
– not objecting on behalf of TCC but stating previously discussed issues sent to CCES.
Response from CCES to say the issues are under consideration.
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Scottish Community council newsletters
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Racks Road and Greenlea Road – council in discussion with contractors
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Community Safety Team engagement day was August 9 Collin
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Tree planting scheme. D&G woodlands have launched a Dumfries and Galloway tree
planting scheme running July 2024 - March 2025. The grant scheme offers up to £1000 to aid with the
planting of small-scale tree planting projects (less than 0.25ha) and covers the costs of the trees themselves
as well as the associated tree guards, stakes, and stock Fencing. https://dgwoodlands.org.uk/dumfries-and-
galloway-tree-planting-grant-scheme/
Details to be forwarded to Collin School who are keen to look at gardening with children
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Home telephone service info. Jackie Paddison. Switch to BT digital voice. TCC agreed not appropriate for
article in autumn newsletter as all problems individual.
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Risk management preparedness information requested by student.
https://s.surveyplanet.com/dbgdxmzb
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Scottish Forestry consultation re tree planting Linns Farm
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Dumfries and Galloway Council in conjunction with a company called LVSA are currently undertaking a
survey on unmet demand for taxis, private hire cars and wheelchair accessible vehicles. There is a link to
the survey within the document and additionally, Iain Macdonald of LVSA would be more than
happy to receive any feedback directly to iain.macdonald@lvsa.co.ukThe survey is live now and will
close on 9 September 2024.
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LF reported good discussion with Iain MacDonald C8n Roucan Road, C8n Main Road and U55n Main
Road, Collin - Temporary Traffic Data Surveys (June 2024) Basic summary – all speeds have dropped. At far
end of Collin 85% traffic less than 30 but more than 20mph.
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Galloway National park information and thoughts from Borgue CC with their community
survey. Agreed no action from TCC – our area outwith proposed site. Linda Dorwood advised
there is still a distance to go before decision.
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SPEN community benefits consultations on line – details might be useful for Place Planning team
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Funding request – Highland Bagpipes and Pipe band. Agreed not appropriate for TCC
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Scottish water survey – how are we doing?
A.O.C.B.:
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Resident in Collin requesting dropped curb for access to her house – NB & LF to complete
details for CCES
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LF has list of those who had stands at Heathhall Community Party
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Agreed LF and JC to book animal handling, face painting and bouncy castle for next years’
event. LF offering to form small committee to plan next event – no decision made
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Pudding night in Torthorwald hall 24 th August
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Rubbush bins and Seagull nuisance in Dumfries discussed. There is a Seagull officer in
place, they are a protected species and human behaviour needs education! The suggestion
was made that those holding events in public parks should be paying for rubbish collection.
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Consultation on changes to the hours of the school week is about to be distributed.
Date of next meeting: 7.30pm 16 th September 2024 Torthorwald Village Hall
Minutes of
meetings
Torthorwald Community
Council
(TCC area: Collin, Dargavel, Douievale, Elizafield, Greenlea, Isle of Man, Racks, Roucan & Torthorwald). Minutes of Meeting: Monday 19 th October 2020 ZOOM meeting Present: Bob Watson (BW) Chair, Pauline Dear (PD) Treasurer, Ewan Brolls (EB), Lindsay Florey (LF) Secretary, John and Nessie Carson (JC & NC). Also present: Bill Meadows (BM), Bill Hitchens (BH), Norrie Brydson (NB). Apologies: Miller and Jean Cameron (M&JCa), Michael Currie (MC), Craig Meier (CM). Welcome and Apologies: Bob welcomed everyone to the meeting which was held as a zoom meeting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Minutes of the last meeting: These were approved. Matters Arising: No further issues with Collin notice board. Taking it down temporarily would require drilling out the rivets. Discussion re the Branetrigg path link to Shieldhill Rd, Torthorwald is ongoing. B M to meet with SEPA. Richard Armstrong from ‘Paths for All’ has been in contact. Council permission to cut down foliage restricting road visibility at Smithy Cottage has been granted and the work has already been completed. Response from Joseph Seed, Corsock and KPD community council, thanking us for our input and stating Scottish Forestry have agreed improved public consultation in the future. Farm vehicle traffic speed felt to be reduced but ongoing concerns re traffic speed generally in Collin. NB discussed signage indicating ‘20’s Plenty’. Costs to be sought (NB) and CCES to be contacted suggesting these signs might be helpful. (LF) Discussion about possible funding from CC but council response awaited in first instance. Christmas Events: No senior citizens’ meal will be possible. Discussion took place of possible hampers, calendars, tea towel for all residents in the TCC area. Previous cost of meals £2,000 plus. Agreed PD to investigate possibility of a CC tea towel. Remembrance day: Minister, CC chairman, bugler and wreath layer only at the ceremony. 3pm Sunday 8 th November at the war memorial, Collin. Suggestion from Council of community displaying poppy poster in their windows – template and link to be put on website and displayed in notice boards. General Public suggestion that members of the public could show their support by standing on their doorstep for 2 minutes’ silence at 11am. Website: Discussion of Remembrance day led to discussion of improving our TCC website BW to draft an advertisement for help from a member of our community. Possible funding might be available if necessary using ANCBC covid grant. Community Support during Pandemic: Masks still being distributed. LF to write to Jean Wilson thanking her for her £100 donation to CC from her mask-making expenses. Community Assets team will support halls with plans to reopen. Details to be circulated (LF) Police Report: Report sent to BW. Statistics for the whole region. Anti-crime patrols in place Intelligence sought re drink and drug driving and cannabis growing. Planning: Unconditional planning permission granted for erection of extension to rear view elevation of dwelling house, 12 Townhead Park, Collin. Treasurers’ Report: Current statement - £44,447.27 Outgoing - £10,188 for notice boards, £55 for 200 club collectors’ gifts, £200 Mr Willie Clowe, £359.48 for hand sanitisers and gel, £215 newsletter printing, £63.95 website and domain registration, £21.99 auditors’ gifts. £48 payment for Torthorwald hall rental in progress. Incoming - £100 donation Jean Wilson. Secretary’s Report: Emails re the following circulated to all CC members – Review of Road Service Questionnaire, Virtual child payment roadshows, Keeping Kids Safe, Challenge Poverty details, Managing Money Workshops, Free Training events with 3 rd sector, Job Opportunities, Robertson Trust & Tesco Community Grants, Amended Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils. Email from Scottish Forestry re Loch Moss Plans. Agreed to say we were content with this (LF). Email re any roads issues foreseen with Pylon line Glenlee to Tongland. Contact re derelict privately owned land opposite Collin School. Being used as unofficial dumping ground. Derek Hextall has already been involved and further contact to be made with him and via CCES. (LF) A.O.C.B. Noise complaints from Travellers’ Site - excellent speedy response from Alan Kerr, Gypsy traveller liaison officer. Residents in Collin are within their rights to contact the police. NB suggested we might use Microsoft teams to allow council members and police to join CC meetings. Contact to be made with Derek Hextall. (LF) Torthorwald Village is planning a Living Advent Calendar in December. Meeting closed 20.45 Next Meeting November 16 th 2020
