Helensburgh Community Council Update

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HELENSBURGH COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
 The new Community Councillors are settling in to their roles well supported by previous
members. It is excellent to have a full compliment of enthusiastic councillors.
 Monthly meetings continue to be held at the Helensburgh Civic Centre Annexe 7:00 pm on
the last Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to all local residents. Agendas and
minutes are published on our website,which is currently in the process of being updated.
 The Community Council consulted on the proposal to remove Crossing Patrollers from
Helensburgh Primary Schools and replace them with volunteers. It was the unanimous
view of the Community council and the community members who participated, that the
use of volunteers was neither practical or desirable and that the school crossing patrols
should be retained for the safety of both parents, children and local road users.
 The Community Council played an active role in the campaign to keep the Churchill Post
Office and shop open. Sadly the shop has now closed but we understand that there are
two interested parties actively pursuing the lease and that the Post Office Equipment
remains there ready to be used. 
We will continue to work with the Post Office and individuals to try to bring about the
return of what is a much needed service for the local community.
 The Community Council continues to monitor and take an interest in the proposals for a
new development on the waterfront. Argyll and Bute have now put this out for
commercial expressions of interest. We are seeking community involvement at all stages
of the development on what is a prime seafront site. We will be consulting the community
on this in the near future.
 Community Clubs Event March 4th Hermitage Academy. 
The Community Council and the Garelochead Rotary are jointly organising an open day for
clubs, societies and groups. This is a free event which will allow them to sign up new
members and volunteers. We are particularly keen to encourage groups who provide
youth activities. Please email  Norman Muir on conn756@gmail.com to reserve a table.
 Monthly Beach  Cleans will restart on February 25th and will be held on the last Saturday
of the month until October. Meet at the pier 10:00 am equipment provided wear
appropriate strong footwear. Even half an hour makes a difference. 
Further enquires and questions re the Helensburgh Community Council should be directed to
Norman Muir Convener conn756@gmail.com or Sarah Davies Secretary
sarahdaviesde@yahoo.co.uk. 
Please also follow the Helensburgh Community council Facebook page and website