Helensburgh Community Council Update

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Helensburgh Community Council Update February 2024 
❖ Helensburgh Community Council supported by experts from the community and our findings
from Vision for Helensburgh and recent community consultations has submitted a bid for the
Waterfront. This is currently under consideration by Argyll and Bute Council. Our bid is for an
open area with an event space, the skateboard park, coach parking, recreational and water
play areas and provision for pop up shops and food outlets. Phase two and three of the
projects would include covering the event area, linking with the pier to provide a
welcome/visitors centre and further recreational facilities including a multi purpose sports
facility. Our bid has been widely publicised in the Helensburgh Advertiser and Lochside Press
and sits amongst five other bids. 
❖ Pier Regeneration Project -Following the announcement that the pier could become a
community asset, the community council is working with the Pier Regeneration Project( a
sub committee of the Community Council formed following Vision for Helensburgh) to
negotiate with Argyll and Bute and investigate a way forward to restoring the pier for use by
marine traffic 
Warm Spaces-  The issue of the provision of Warm Spaces was raised with the Community Council by a member
of the public. In particular the question is where can  information could be easily found regarding their provision?
The TSI had a list on their website. This is now being updated and  linked to the Argyll and Bute website for
easier access. Please can we encourage any community organisation/facility to ensure that they have
given/updated their provision with the TSI. These are the updated links 
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/advice-serviceshttps://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/council-tax-and-
benefits/money-advice/heat-your-home-managing-rising-costs 
❖ Petition to the Scottish Government Prioritise local participation in planning decisions
We currently have a petition lodged with the Scottish Government calling for more local
involvement in planning decisions. We would ask all partners to read, sign and share with
others in order that we can get the issue discussed in parliament. 
Please follow this link for further information and to sign- https://petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE2075 
❖ Sadly following the death of our long standing Convener Norman Muir our deputy convener
Peter Brown is acting as Convener and it has been agreed that we will elect a new convener
at our May AGM.
❖ A reminder that Community Council meetings are public and open to all. They are held on
the last Thursday of every month at the Civic Centre. Please join us and feel free to raise local
issues and concerns. We also have one vacant space currently to co opt a councillor if you
are interested. 
❖ Any queries or questions with regards to Helensburgh Community Council should be directed
to the secretary Sarah Davies email sarahdaviesde@yahoo.co.uk