Dunning Community Council Meeting 3 June 2024

1. Welcome: The Vice-Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained that the Chair was currently on holiday. Those present were: John Stockley (JS) – Vice-Chair, Ann Myles (ASM) – Treasurer, Colin Young (CY) – Secretary, Amanda Howie (AH), Ally Dewar (AD), Tony Fitzpatrick (TF), Councillor Keith Allan (KA) and members of the public.
2. Apologies: Neil Johnston (NJ), Councillor Steven Carr (SC), Councillor Crawford Reid (CR)
3. Update from Police: No officers were able to attend but members continue to receive the Local Area Commander’s Weekly Bulletin and local officers will be present on Monday 24th June from 2.00pm to 3.30pm in Dunning Village Hall when you can enjoy ‘Coffee with a Cop’.
   
   Safer Communities Wardens: Dougie and Dave explained the role that they and the other 10 Wardens play in our communities. Based at Perth Fire Station they patrol ‘hot spots’ where events tend to occur on a regular basis and any other specific locations that can be funded by PKC. Dunning receives visits in response to information passed on by partner organisations to help resolve issues. Among other things are the management of ASBOs, fly tipping, drug paraphernalia, attending Tenants’ and Community Council Meetings, and presentations to P7s as they prepare to go up to Secondary Schools. All wardens are trained in the use of Naxolone and carry this with them at all times to assist with drug overdoses. They also investigate abandoned vehicles and issues of exploitation. JS thanked the guys for their time and information and indicated that one of their leaflets would be put on the community notice board.
    
4. Minutes of the meeting of 6th May 2024: These were agreed and signed by the Vice-Chair.
5. Treasurer’s Report: Copies had been circulated and were agreed. AM reported on the success of the stall at Little Dunning and this had raised over £300 for the project fund. JS asked that formal thanks be sent to AM and her husband for all their hard work in making the stall such a success.
6. Matters arising from the Minutes:
   1. PA System – TF reported that he had identified a superior system with a better output and this should be the item of choice for everyone’s needs. This was agreed and will now be purchased.
   2. SEPA Flood Risk Areas – CY had completed this survey and highlighted the vulnerable properties. The issues of blocked gulleys was raised and specific locations will be passed on through SC.
   3. Grass cutting opposite Kirk Wynd – NJ was dealing with this and will report on his return from holiday.                                                                                                                                                                        Action: NJ
   4. Little Dunning – complete.
   5. Portrait of King Charles III – complete.
   6. Coping Stones, Newton of Pitcairns – Pitcairns Estate taking responsibility.
   7. Bridge of Earn Road grass cutting – ongoing.                                                                                            Action: KA
   8. Parking layout plan request – complete.
   9. Kirkstyle Inn planning – no action to-date and require update.                                                        Action: KA
7. Planning Matters:
   1. 24/00710/FLL Dwelling house revised design, land 200 metres North of The Loft
   2. 24/00518/FLL Alterations & extension Mosshead Farm Bungalow – Approved
   3. 24/00759/AML House & associated works (21/01433/IPL) 80 metres NE Broomhill Farm Cottage
   4. 24/00463/FLL Garage, workshop, kitchen, laundry Whitemoss Lodge – Approved
8. Roads Matters
   1. St. Serf’s Churchyard Wall – AH asked about any progress in the repairs and KA was able to report that a contractor is to be appointed to carry out this work.
   2. Potholes – AH will continue to pass on reports but the system operates in such a way that any work carried out is reported while anything being ignored is not fed back to her.
9. Correspondence:
   1. A letter of thanks had been received from Dunning Primary School for the financial contribution to their awards ceremony.
10. DCC Projects:
    1. DCC website – JS was able to report that this should go ‘live’ later this month and expressed thanks to Rob Carr for all his work getting it this far.
    2. Dunning PS Football – AD was able to announce that the teams will play their first games against Auchterarder this week.
11. Meetings Attended:
    1. TF reported his attendance at Stronger Communities and that information had ben put on the DCC Facebook page including the Digital Engagement Scheme and Faster Broadband proposals.
    2. TF reported that the Rural Transport Futures Meeting had taken place, including the Volunteer Drivers Scheme and that he had invited Glenfarg & Kinross to give a presentation at our next meeting as this was something we need to keep informed about.
    3. CY reported that he had joined the P&K Access Forum as the Community representative.
12. Councillors’ Reports:
    1. KA reported that as no objections had been received in relation to the parking restrictions proposals and this will now be the subject of a Traffic Restriction Order.
    2. KA will pass on the matter of the dropped kerbs in response to TF inquiring about progress. Action: KA
13. Any other business:
    1. CY reported that contact with Bridge of Earn, Forgandenny & Forteviot Community Council had revealed that they were very unhappy about the number of HGVs travelling through their communities to access Simon Howie Butchers.
    2. TF asked about the date for the Duck Race and AM confirmed that this will take place on Saturday 24th August but that more ducks would be needed to increase the income from each race.                                                                                                                                                                    Action:  ALL
    3. AH had observed that Judith Slater’s seat at the bottom of Lower Granco needed attention to preserve the wood.                                                                                                                                      Action: CY
    4. JS suggested that we support the Lithium Battery Safety consultation.                             Action: CY

The next meeting will be held on Monday 1st July at 7.30pm in Dunning Village Hall