Kinross Newsletter

Community Council NewsFossoway and District CCNews from the August MeetingCCllrs Sandy Morrison (Chair), Sheila Anderson, RodPaterson, Alastair Lavery and Trudy Duffy attended themeeting held on 4 August. Also in attendance were P&KCllrs M Barnacle and K Baird and 16 members of the public.Apologies for absence were received from Hugh Wallace andMarion Anness.Declarations of interest: Sandy Morrison declares aninterest in planning application 09/01324/OUT, Muirfield,Drum, Kinross.Community PolicingT in the Park: The CC was sad to learn about the tragic lossof a young life on the A977 during the T-in-the-Parkweekend.Members of the public commented on the vast improvementof traffic management at this year’s T-in-the-Park. Followingcomments are for fine-tuning next year’s event:• Junction A977/A823 Rumbling Bridge: extending the 40mph speed limit to Clackmannan-shire border;• Back roads used by local traffic should have verges andoverhanging branches removed;• On Friday morning it was difficult to get out on to the roadin Carnbo;• Ongoing query about the road barriers which are too closeto the main road - moving backwards could mean parkingproblems;• No manned barriers before 9 in the morning - that shouldbe earlier;• Police presence in Carnbo on Monday morning wouldhave been appreciated;• Member of the public reported incident whereby T-in-the-Park visitor had lost everything but was not helped verywell by police;• A girl was reportedly drugged (injected) but medical staffon-site were unhelpful.Sgt Williams was appreciative of the feedback; she will takeover from David Rankine for next year’s event.Ongoing problems at Dunning Glen: Lynn Petrie hasworked with local school children, who have made postersthat went up near Dunning Glen. Problems persist. SandyMorrison observed that many campers take the trouble to puttheir waste in bin bags - perhaps the provision of a bin couldalleviate some of the problems. P&KC is not willing to dothis.18Traffic safety: Trudy Duffy has reported a car that skippedthe red light at the pedestrian crossing in Crook of Devon.Such reports are welcomed by police and will be formallylogged.CC businessFDCC has written a letter to John Swinney (MSP), a reactionto the SNP policy to give more say to CCs. As we still haveno realistic working budget, any increase of workload will bedifficult to manage.FDCC has taken part in a survey of P&KC, organised by theConvention of P&K CCs.Matters ArisingLambhill Forest, Blairingone: Sheila Anderson will finalisethe date for a walkabout in the forest.P&KC Focus Group event: There is an open invitation forindividuals and groups to attend a focus group (several datesavailable) about the future of Kinross-shire. Sandy Morrisonand Trudy Duffy will be going.Fossoway After School Care: After a hopeful meeting withP&KC it turned out that the solution (taking part in a schemecalled ‘Play Start’) was not a viable option for the afterschool club, because P&KC’s requirements are for two fulltime qualified play leaders (the Care Commission has lowerrequirements) and the club cannot afford two qualifiedleaders. The problems are persisting and it is likely that theclub will have to close unless a solution is found. Mikereported on plans to join up with the COOS club in Cleish,which would require transport. Will be continued.Blairingone Church Memorial: There is a dispute betweenthe Council and the developer about who is responsible forthe costs of replacing and safeguarding the memorial. Mikewill follow this up.Saline North West Wind Farm: The CC has sent a letter ofobjection against this development.Councillors’ ReportsCC funding/school lets: Mike Barnacle has supported theCC’s question for funding. He reported that the school letsare now not free anymore, as the costs of opening in theevening are high. School lets will cost £14.60 per hour (!).One three-hour let will cost the CC £43.80. If we have 5 ofthe 11 annual meetings in schools, it means that over 60% ofour budget will be spent on school lets. Village halls costgenerally in the region of £20 per night, bringing the total forlets to around £340, meaning that out of our budget we willhave left over £10 for admin costs. Will be continued.Cllr Barnacle has met with Scottish Water and SEPA reAQUARIUS HEALINGUsui Reiki – Jikiden Reiki – Karuna ReikiTraditional Indian Head MassageHopi Ear Candle TherapyParaffin Wax Treatments for Hands & FeetBio-Energiser D-Tox Spa Foot TreatmentsTry a course of Natural Therapies to reduce your stresslevels and bring balance back into your life.Reiki classes also available at all levelsSandra Caldow BSYA(IH)TATh-MACTA-BSYA(BIO)Member of the Association of Energy TherapistsBCMA REGISTEREDHolistic Therapist-Reiki MasterKaruna Reiki MasterTel: 01577 864258 www.aquariushealing.co.uk