BURNBRAE RESIDENTS’

ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

www.burnbrae.org.uk

Summer 2009 Edition

Our recent AGM 

The 66^th AGM of Burnbrae RA was held on 22^nd April 2009 in Kilmardinny House .

Unfortunately our invited speakers from Community Policing and EDC were unable to attend, but we managed to fill the time somehow. This was always going to be a lively meeting, with the bulk of the time being given over to the Reporter’s decision on Lower Kilmardinny / Westpark. The current state of play was eloquently described by Keith Small, chair of the K-Wag action group of which Burnbrae RA is a member. Our local councillors – all of whom were in attendance – were able to give us all more insight into what would happen next and, as they say, a lively discussion ensued!

In discussion on social activity, it was suggested that a summer event aimed at families be considered. See later in this Newsletter for details of what we have planned for you!

We bade farewell to 4 committee members who were demitting office, and welcomed 4 new volunteers.

Office bearers elected for the next year are

 President : Janice Kennedy

Vice-President : Victor Budas

Treasurer : Jim Robertson

Secretary : Margaret Robertson 

Lower Kilmardinny / Westpark Planning Appeal : the saga continues!

You may recall that one of the areas of the Reporter’s decision that was causing most concern to K-WAG was what we considered the undue stress placed by her on the new wording regarding the area in the DRAFT local plan. It was felt that as this was a draft only, such stress was misplaced.

At very short notice indeed, K-WAG were able to ensure representation at the Council meeting where the draft local plan was to be adopted, and have ensured that the wording regarding development of the area returns to the format which favours the community, rather than the suggested new wording which we felt favoured the developer.

This now means that the Reporter’s decision was based in part on flawed reasoning and may well enable K-WAG and the council to progress with action in that regard.

What form that action may take we can only wait and see!

West of Scotland Rugby Ground Planning

 Although EDC officials were minded to grant planning for this site (which forms part of the large CALA development), councillors were not, and it will therefore go to a public planning meeting in the same way as the Kilmardinny development did. Watch this space!

Halley’s Garage

Although planning was granted for a replacement retail space at Halley’s garage site, we understand this has now been overtaken by events. Halley’s have been granted the Ford dealership so will remain in place.

Summer Family Barbecue

At the request of members, we have booked the barbecue area at Mugdock Park for Saturday 29^th August from 12 – 4. We will provide fuel for and light the barbecues, but I’m afraid you must bring and cook your own food.  The barbecue area is fairly close to toilet and other facilities, which is one of the reasons we chose there and not “our” field on Burnbrae Avenue!

 Please make sure you follow simple food hygiene regulations for this event : bring food in an insulated bag and cook on arrival. We are sorry we cannot cook for you: again, food hygiene regulations prevent us doing that.

 Help 4 Heroes

 You have probably seen in the local press that an event for this worthwhile charity is being organised by Helen, Manger of the Burnbrae Hotel. We have contributed financially to this and hope you will all go along to the old Bus Garage site on Sunday 16^th August. Further details will be in the local paper and outside the Burnbrae.

Think about security

If the warm weather continues, please think about security: open windows make easy entry points, or you may be in the garden and have left the door on the latch.