Community Council meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Next Meeting June 14th 2022 at 7.30pm.

(May meeting cancelled)

Via Zoom

See Agenda

HIGHGATE HALL

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

TO BE HELD AT

THE YOUNGER HALL, KILMUN

ON 3RD MAY 2022 AT 2:30 PM

All residents over 16 years of age in the Blairmore, Strone, Kilmun and Ardentinny Districts are invited to attend to consider the future of the (now disused) Highgate Hall that it is no longer necessary nor a benefit to the residents and accordingly that it should be sold and the proceeds distributed for the benefit of such other Charitable Institutions or Societies situated in the Blairmore, Strone, Kilmun and Ardentinny Districts.

An Agenda for the meeting can be requested from Nicola Hughes of Miller Beckett & Jackson, Solicitors, Glasgow – email nhughes@mbjsolicitors.co.uk

By Order of the Trustees of Highgate Hall

HIGHGATE HALL CHARITABLE TRUST AGENDA FOR A PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE YOUNGER HALL, KILMUN ON 3RD MAY 2022 AT 2:30 PM

1. Introduction

2. Background and current position regarding Highgate Hall

3. Questions taken

4. Confirmation of those eligible to vote – residents (over 16 years of age) of Blairmore, Strone, Kilmun and Ardentinny

5. RESOLUTION :- “THAT the provision of a Hall for the Districts of Blairmore, Strone, Kilmun and Ardentinny is no longer necessary and is no longer a benefit of the inhabitants of the said Districts”. [For the resolution to be passed a 2/3rds majority of those entitled to vote is required]

6. Those in favour – Those against -

7. Result of vote

8. Chairman’s closing remark

Note from Solicitor to Highgate Hall

The Trustees of the Hall  have asked that I prepare an attendance list for the meeting, and I would appreciate if you could confirm your address and also provide details of anyone else who will be attending with you if applicable.

The Trustees also request that attendees bring both photo and address ID with them to the meeting. (A driving licence would cover both)

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A83 Corridor Options

After the closures of the Rest and Be Thankful, comments are welcome on the creation of alternative corridors to RBT.

The 11 proposals can be found on the following website

https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/project-corridor-options-access-to-argyll-and-bute-a83/

SEPA Flood Warnings

SEPA have a dedicated page to flood warnings. You can sign up for alerts etc.

This can be found at 

https://floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup/

Coronavirus  Covid-19

On the dedicated page, there are links to the most up to date information.

PLEASE READ THE LETTER FROM THE COWAL DOCTORS, WHICH IS ON THAT PAGE.

The fish stocks in the Firth of Clyde are under threat.  The Clyde can recover and bring wealth to Scotland again, but it needs your support. 

You can sign up to a Clyde charter -

More information by clicking this link

ECHO HERITAGE TRAIL.

The following link is to a feasibility study for a heritage trail in East Cowal.

http://bit.ly/2JdK3BV

Purpose of study 
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility for a new heritage trail in East Cowal. The study identifies existing routes and the existing visitor offer, explores potential links between East Cowal’s communities and highlights opportunities to unlock the social and economic potential of East Cowal’s often hidden heritage assets. This is complemented with an outline interpretation and activity strategy in addition to outline costs for capital works and heritage activities. 

Cowal EAST Rural Watch

(Click here to join the Rural Watch scheme)