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Public meeting This year’s community council public meeting will be held on Monday, June 5 at 7.30pm in the Castlemilk Hall. This is a change from the normal Thursday. The community council business continues to be dominated by the housing development behind Cameron Crescent. There is likely to be another lively discussion concerning this. The CC newsletter has been distributed to all households in the village but no agenda has been published for the meeting. As the local elections have now passed, it may be an opportunity to meet your new local elected representatives and raise any issues which is of concern.

Plant Sale The local Guides big plant sale would appear to have been successful, judging by the turnout to collect orders. There was also an opportunity to enjoy some tea or coffee and homebaking in the Reid Hall. This was an excellent community event and a big well done to Sandra Hawkins and all the volunteers who turned out to help make up the orders. Service The Covenanters Church service held in the church yard on Sunday was well attended and a great success. A wreath was laid on the grave of the Rev Andrew Morton B.A. The Rev Morton was imprisoned in Stirling Castle for his opposition to the Bishops. The service was very colourful with many participants dressed in period costume.

properties from vehicles. Speeding issues acknowledged on Peel Road and their intention is to visit and target speeding. Fines will also be issued for dangerous driving at the roundabouts. They advised zero tolerance will be adopted. Please report any issues as usual by dialling 101. If you wish to speak to Dennis or Kirsty, leave a message and they will be in touch as soon as possible. Chair’s Report Honoraria for treasurer and secretary proposed – £50 each. Proposed – Harry McKinnon. Seconded – George Gibson. MIR/Local Plan Chair has tried to meet with South Lanarkshire Council, however, this has not been possible. Deadline for submission has passed and he has submitted a holding comment – specifically about inconsistency in shortage v’s surplus of housing commented on in the documents. He will arrange a meeting with them to discuss all points raised in the April meeting.

EK News Ran a story to raise the profile of observed dangerous driving at the roundabouts in the village. Appeal to Local People in Communities SLC are running workshops through June. These seminars are action orientated. From the findings they want to prioritise a programme of work – so it’s important anyone with an interest in further developing their community, no matter how big or small, attends. They’d be delighted to see you there.The series of four workshops will be held in each of South Lanarkshire’s four respective localities. Lunch will be provided. June 2, 9.30am to 3.30pm, Clydesdale, Cartland Bridge Hotel, Glasgow Rd, Lanark ML11 9UE

June 5, 9.30am to 3.30pm, Hamilton, The Superseal Stadium (Hamilton Accies ground), Cadzow Avenue, Hamilton, ML3 0FT

June 6, 9.30am to 3.30pm, Cambuslang & Rutherglen, Rutherglen Town Hall, 39 Main St, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 2JJ

June 7, 9.30am to 3.30pm, East Kilbride, Police Scotland College, Jackton, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride G75 8GR Attendance is free and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To book a place, contact Giuliana Gustinelli on (01698) 453700 or email giuliana.gustinelli@southlanarkshire.gcsx.gov.uk Community Path Grant Up to £1500 to promote and improve pathways. Application to be made by May 19. Secretary to action. Treasurer’s Report Draft Accounts completed – only three items of expenditure: Hire of Hall (10 x £35) £350 Scotways (for paths) £20 Honoraria £100 Net surplus £30 – to be returned to SLC/deducted from 2017-18 grant. Greenbelt and JTCC monies £3,081. Accounts to be circulated for approval at June meeting. Secretary’s Report Tennis lessons now underway – coach Stuart Clarke (resident coach at Titwood). He is keen to generate interest in junior and adult lessons together with social tennis sessions for all. If interested at all, contact Stuart directly on (07939) 311170. Councillors’ Report None present Planning Applications One planning update: EK/17/0084 – Erection of two storey side extension, 346 Eaglesham Rd. Now approved. Any Other Business Community Notice Board – Secretary advised that the previous site of the notice board is private land. The members present discussed potential options for new site: Alternative site close to railway station junction with Peel Road and Braehead Road. The viability of these sites will be discussed with SLC and progressed if possible.

Broadband No movement from either BT or Virgin. It was discussed that hold up is the provision of electricity to a new BT exchange. This requires access to power source at Peel Farm through overhead cabling. Action – secretary to investigate if this issue can be resolved.

Website When the website was originally designed last year, it was for a nominal fee. This year the web-builder site is looking to charge £300, which is too high for the community council. The chair is negotiating to bring this down, however, we may have to move to an alternative provider. The website may go offline for a short period whilst this is resolved.