A busy Monday started at Blackness Library where library staff, community councillors and I took part in drawing the winners of the shoppers' prize draw and children's window spotting competition as part of West End Christmas Fortnight - the full winners' list will be published in the next couple of days. Photo below!
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| Jo, Alan and Ann from West End Community Council undertake the prize draw! |
The day also included my taking part in today's Tay Road Bridge Board meeting, immediately followed by my chairing a residents' meeting at the Corso Street Sheltered Lounge for residents in the area. The meeting was primarily to discuss with tenants the council's possible rents options for 2015/16 - two Housing Department representatives addressed the meeting - although we also had a very good discussion about sheltered housing and other issues.
After my two Monday surgeries at the West Park Centre and the Mitchell Street Centre, I took part in tonight's Development Management Committee, which considers planning applications. In a discussion about the renewal of planning consent (originally granted in 2011) for Tay Rope Works, I sought assurances on a number of issues raised by objectors including avoiding HMO use, parking and boundary walling.
I supported both Western Gateway planning applications that would provide high-quality new housing and local facilities. One application was lost by 2 votes, the other approved with the Convener's casting vote.
Oh, and we're still missing Kevin unfortunately ...
