Fossoway and District Community Council - 1 June 2021

Proceedings of the Virtual Meeting of
Fossoway and District Community Council
1st June 2021

As it is still not possible to hold physical meetings of the CC we are continuing to publish this description of what was discussed in our Virtual meeting, including any updates that we are aware of. Members of the Public are encouraged to comment on and question the items below, by email to fossoway.cc@gmail.com or via the CC’s Facebook page, which we will answer in our next meeting, be it virtual or physical, on Tuesday 3rd August 2021.

Contributing: Community Councillors Sarah Bruce-Jones, Trudy Duffy, Carol Farquhar, Carole Haigh, Michael Haigh and Nicola Marchant; P&K Councillors Willie Robertson and Richard Watters; Two members of the public (MoP).
Apologies: Community Councillors Angus Cheape and Graham Pye; PKC Councillors Michael Barnacle and Callum Purves; PC Ashley Mitchinson.
Declarations of Interest: None.
Police report: There were no incidents to note in our area since the last CC Meeting from the Commander’s Reports received via Perth and Kinross Community Watch. Community Officers have received more complaints about speeding in various areas around Fossoway, which have all been added to the Police speeding matrix and they will continue to make efforts to carry out speed checks across the area during their patrols. Traffic units from Perth have also been carrying out regular speed checks in the Fossoway area and have reported three drivers to the Procurator Fiscal over the last month for speeding. Also, a report of a theft. A MoP raised concern regarding speed of HGVs through villages.
Minutes of the previous meeting: The minutes of the March 2020 meeting (the last face to face meeting) will be signed off once normal meetings resume. Any significant decisions made during the virtual meetings held since then will be brought to the next physical meeting to be formally recorded and ratified.

Matters Arising
A977 Mitigation: CCllr Bruce-Jones noted that new gateway signs into villages had been erected but queried why there was a new 30mph sign in Drum as she believed that PKC had agreed that this would soon become 20mph. Cllr Robertson agreed to raise this with PKC.
Road realignment is intended to be done this financial year, but contractors have a large backlog of work. PKC budget is secured even if work is not completed this financial year.

Fossoway Area Transport/DRT: CCllr M Haigh reported that at the meeting on 27th May concern was raised regarding use of new X53 bus and potential ongoing impact of people continuing to work from home. Discussions are ongoing regarding a new service linking Powmill (and potentially Blairingone) to Kinross. MoP queried if this could be further extended to Alloa train station and Halbeath Park and Ride improving access to major cities.
The CC’s view, supported by PKC Cllrs, was that our rural community (and Scotland) lacked an integrated transport plan, and this should be raised at next Transport meeting. In addition, CCllr Duffy will send a letter to our MSP. Cllr Robertson suggested that MoP attend next transport meeting. MoP queried whether funding for sustainable transport could be obtained from the SSE Fund for Sustainable Communities or Tayside city deal. PKC Cllrs stated that PKC did not have any City deal monies assigned to transport. MoP also noted that a large park and ride is intended for the Kincardine area to align with proposed re-opening of Alloa to Dunfermline railway line. A bus link from our villages with suitable timetable would be advantageous.

Community Development Trust: The meeting held on 26th May included an extremely useful presentation from DTAScotland which will help inform structure of the trust and engagement with Community. It’s proposed that the Fossoway Gathering be used as a launch event with further engagement with each village.

Fossoway and District Community Council Benefit Fund (a.k.a. Hydro Scheme Fund): CCllr Duffy reminded everyone that the fund is open for applications.

Rumbling Bridge Gorge Bridge: CCllr Duffy reported that the flood survey should be underway.

Crook Moss Travellers Site: CCllr Farquhar has continued contact with the community and will work with Cllr Barnacle regarding supporting the community to provide a turning circle at the end of the site.

Planning Officer Site Visits: CCllr Bruce-Jones noted that the site behind Schiehallion now has large industrial skips.

Aldie Road Vegetation: No work has been done.

Fossoway Gathering: CCllr Duffy said that there is still a provisional plan for an event on 4th September.

Drummond Park Fire Hydrant: CCllr C Haigh has received no response from the Fire Service and will engage with Cllr Barnacle to try and obtain response.

Crook & Drum Growing Together: baskets for residents along the main road will be planted on 5th/6th June.

Return to Physical CC Meetings: CCllr Bruce-Jones has contacted the Halls and is waiting on response.

Matters Arising with no update since last meeting:
Bank of Scotland Closure, Blairingone War Memorial, Ivy Cottage Powmill, Powmill in Bloom, Crook of Devon Skate Park, Devonshaw Whinstone Quarry, and Cemetery Car Park Extension: No information at present.

New Business: CCllr Farquhar has received communication from Nicky Cledland (retired nurse) who would like to provide Powmill residents with first aid training and use of defibrillator (Covid restrictions permitting).
CCllr Bruce-Jones passed on a report from Cllr Purves that a final proposal for the Kinross-shire Forum will be made to PKC’s August meeting.

Community Council Business:
Minutes Secretary: PKC Cllrs suggested a budget request is made to PKC for inclusion of monies in our grant for a minutes secretary. CCllr Duffy will write to PKC.
CCllr Marchant attended the Kinross-shire and Glenfarg Stronger Communities meeting on 1st June where there was an update from Kinross and District Men’s Shed and Kinross Meal Makers
If the next meeting of this CC is still not allowed to be physical, we will be offering online attendance by members of the public. Anyone interested in “attending” should email the CC at fossoway.cc@gmail.com for details. Please see the CC’s Facebook page for the latest position.

P&K Councillors’ Reports:
Willie Robertson: There is growing evidence that PKC is struggling with ground maintenance. As Covid restrictions decrease it is hoped this will improve.

Richard Watters: Proposed that PKC have discussions with Officers regarding the need to ensure developers in rural locations enforce the building of affordable houses rather than pay monies as an alternative. Consider improving planning policies to ensure this.

Planning:
New Applications:
21/00374/FLL Extension to dwelling house at 7 Moubray, Crook of Devon, Kinross KY13 0UU. No CC comment.

21/00453/FLL Formation of an access track at Dam Wood, Blairingone. Neutral comment regarding logging traffic on single track road with kerbside cottages and requirement for passing places.

21/00719/FLL Alterations and extension to dwelling house at Newhall Farm, Solsgirth, Dollar FK14 7NE. No CC Comment.

21/00785/FLL Erection of ancillary accommodation unit with garage and store at Bridge House, Naemoor Road, Crook of Devon, Kinross KY13 0UH. No CC comment

Decided Applications:
21/00124/FLL Change of use of garden ground and garage to form office (Class 2) and associated parking area at Honeysuckle Cottage, Carnbo, Kinross KY13 0NX. The application was approved, the CC had not commented.

Appeals:
20/01425/FLL (LRB-2021-04) Extension to dwelling house at Duanbrig, Naemoor Road, Crook of Devon. Appeal dismissed – The CC did not comment.

Enforcement Issues:
20/00809/FLL Craigton Farm Lane Planning Enforcement Officer has visited the site and is seeking information from the agent for the planning application as to why the caravan has been sited on the land but have not yet received a response.

Correspondence: If the correspondence list is not attached to this document, it can be found on the CC’s FB Page.
Should anyone wish to see any items please contact the CC by email and a copy can be provided.

AOCB: None this month.

Draft Agenda for Next CC Meeting:
Declarations of Interest, Community Policing, Minutes of last meeting. Matters arising: Bank of Scotland Branch Closure, A977 Mitigation, Fossoway Area Transport, Community Development Trust, Crook Moss Site, Gorge Bridge, Crook & Drum Growing Together. PKC Councillors’ Reports, Planning, Correspondence, AOCB

NOTE: No meeting in July.

Next Meeting: Tuesday 3rd August 2021 (Crook of Devon Village Hall or Virtual)

Members of public wishing to join virtually please email the CC at fossoway.cc@gmail.com
 
Correspondence May 2021