Community Feedback and Planning Event for Broughty Ferry

 The event is to highlight the findings of the recent Engage Broughty Ferry Consultation and to look at how individuals and groups can help deliver solutions to the issues raised.

This is also an opportunity for local organisations and partners to bring information which highlights the range of opportunities already available in the Ferry.

Please confirm with our Communities Officer, Carole Jenkins, whether you or your organisation will be able to attend on Wednesday 25 January and if you are bringing information with you. 

A snack lunch will be available from 1pm.

Carole Jenkins - Communities Officer

e-mail carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

telephone 01382 436929

Reporting on Quarterly Meeting of The Ferry Community Planning Partnership held on Thursday 17 November

On Thursday afternoon, I attended the Quarterly meeting of The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership which was held in Broughty Ferry Libary beginning at 17:30.

I always find this a useful meeting to attend because the agenda includes updates from voluntary, council and community organisations as well as presentations and consultations about new and proposed developments.

At our meeting on Thursday, the LCPP heard a formal presentation and consultation from Council staff about the proposed enhanced facilities for charging electric vehicles in the Queen Street Car Park. I have previously reported about this in this blog. Folk who want to hear this presentation may do so when it is repeated at the next meeting of the Broughty Ferry Community Council to be held on Tuesday 6 December 2016 beginning at 7pm in Broughty Ferry Library. 

The LCPP also had a presentation on initial results of the Engage Broughty Ferry survey and the implications of the 'A Fair Way to Go: Report of the Dundee Fairness Commission'. A follow up event to tease out the way forward for partners will be held in early 2017.

Two new PCs from the local policing team for Broughty Ferry introduced themselves and committed to resuming their regular attendance at further meetings of the LCPP and other community organisations.

Engage Broughty Ferry - let The Ferry Local Community Plannning Partnership know about your Priorities

As part of the current process to create new Local Community Plans, Dundee Partnership is seeking the views of local people about ways in which the quality of life can be improved in each electoral area of the city.

Please respond to the online survey and let the Dundee Partnership and The Ferry Local Community Plannning Partnership know about your priorities and ideas.

There are 15 general themes to the online questionnaire, each with a simple question which the partnerships would also like answered as well as an opportunity for you to tell them about your priorities and the improvements needed.

Link to the Online Survey - closing date 30 September 2016

Applications for Funding Supported by The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership

The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership met early evening yesterday for our quarterly meeting in the Broughty Ferry Library.

Carole Jenkins, our Community Planning Officer, updated the partnership about applications for funding supported by the partnership.

This are as follows:

1. Broughty Ferry Traders Association. Application for help towards paying for the stage for the Christmas Lights Switch On event in December 2015
2. An application for the purchase of a laptop and projector plus the relevant software has been received on behalf of all community groups in the Ferry. This will enable local groups and organisations to be able to hold presentations at community events and meetings.
3. Grove Academy. Application for the continuation of funding for their programme jointly delivered in the school by Broughty Ferry Baptist Church, guidance teachers and the Community Learning and Development Youth Team.
4. Barnhill Play Group. Application for assistance with help with their rental costs which have increased significantly over the last year.
5. Grove Academy. Application for the installation of Wi-Fi hubs throughout the school which will aid the learning and teaching throughout the school and will allow Broughty Ferry Education and Recreation Association (BERA) and other community groups access to the internet in order to deliver adult learning.

Funding for these projects is awaiting final approval at the Council's Policy and Resources Committee on Monday 24th August 2015.

Next Meeting of the Broughty Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership 5:30 pm Thursday 22 June 2014

The next meeting of The Ferry Community Planning Partnership will be held on Thursday 22 May at the Broughty Ferry Library on Queen Street, beginning at 5:30pm.

Local Community Planning Partnerships (LCPPs) have been established in each Dundee City Council Ward since 2008. 

The main purpose of these local planning partnerships is to ensure that Community Plans are devised and implemented in response to the locally identified needs in each Ward and to improve the co-ordination of Dundee City Council services with those of our other public and voluntary sector partners.

The meetings are open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.

If you would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

A G E N D A

1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES

2. PRESENTATIONS

ß Land Train – Scorpion Tyres

3. PREVIOUS MINUTE AND MATTERS ARISING

4. LCPP EVALUATION REVIEW AND FEEDBACK 

5. FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR BROUGHTY FERRY

6. COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT)

7. DEPARTMENT AGENCY OR ORGANISATION UPDATE

8 COMMUNITY ISSUED RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

9. DATES AND VENUES OF NEXT MEETING 

Thursday 21st August 2014 at Eastern Primary, Centenary Wing

Thursday 21st November 2014, venue to be confirmed.

Carole Jenkins, Communities Officercarole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk  (01382) 436929

Public Agenda for Next Meeting of The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership, Thurs 15 August 5:30 pm

THE FERRY LOCAL COMMUNTY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MEETING
THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2013 AT 5.30 P.M.
FORTHILL SHELTERED HOUSING COMPLEX
3A Forthill Drive, Broughty Ferry

Local Community Planning Partnerships have been established in each Dundee City Council Ward since 2008. The main purpose of these bodies is to ensure that Community Plans are devised and implemented in response to the locally identified needs in each Ward and to improve the co-ordination of Dundee City Council services with those of our other public and voluntary sector partners.

The meetings are open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.
If you would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

A G E N D A
1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES
2. PRESENTATION – GROVE ACADEMY – COLUMBA 1400​
3.​PREVIOUS MINUTE AND MATTERS ARISING
3.1​ 2013 project
3.2​ Welfare Reform
3.3 ​Road Safety – Grove / Eastern
3.4 ​Tourism sub group
4.​ COMMUNITY PLAN 2012-2017 UPDATE
5.​DEPARTMENT/AGENCY/ORGANISATION UPDATE
6.​COMMUNITY ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF PUBLIC
7.​DATE OF NEXT MEETING​
​ 14th November 2013 at 5.30 pm, Panmurefield Village. (TBC)

Carole Jenkins, Communities Officer
Tel: 01382 436929

Next Meeting of Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Thursday 30 May 2013

THE FERRY LOCAL COMMUNTY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MEETING THURSDAY 30 MAY  2013 AT 6.00 PM
BARNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE, CAMPFIELD SQUARE BROUGHTY FERRY

The meetings are open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.

If you would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

A G E N D A
1.  WELCOME AND APOLOGIES
2.  PRESENTATION – ALCOHOL AND DRUGS PARTNERSHIP (Vered Hopkins)       
3.  PREVIOUS MINUTE AND MATTERS ARISING
3.1  HMIe Update (Chair LCPP and Rector Grove Academy)
3.2  Welfare Reform
3.3  Road Safety – Grove / Eastern
4.  COMMUNITY PLAN 2012-2017 UPDATE
       Monitoring Report
       Sub Groups
       - Environmental/Beach Management
       - Engaging Young People
       - Mental Wellbeing
       - Community Safety
       - 2013
       - Economic Regeneration/Tourism
       - Community Facilities
5.  DEPARTMENT/AGENCY/ORGANISATION UPDATE
6.  COMMUNITY ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF PUBLIC
7.  DATE OF NEXT MEETING       
     Thursday 15th August at 5.30 pm
     Forthill Sheltered Housing Complex, 3a Forthill Drive, Bferry.

Carole Jenkins, Communities Officer
Tel:  436929 Email: carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

All in a Productive Day's Work

Beach Lane Path resurfaced
right to the end

Yesterday was a long but productive day.

I started my day early by reading some candidates' reports for the Head Teacher interviews taking place from 10:00 in Dundee House. On the way into the city centre, I dropped into Beach Lane to check that the work on the resurfacing of the muddy path had been completed. Good news that it was looking good and a jogger was out putting the path to the test.

After taking a couple of pictures, I drove along to Albany Road to follow up a constituent's complaint about the state of the unadopted pavements in his end of the street. After gathering some photographic evidence, I drove into town and parked and then walked over to Dundee House.

After three interviews (following two the previous day) and some thoughtful deliberation, we selected our 'preferred candidate' for the post.

I drove back home and took my dog Milli for a walk to Grassy Beach. This also gave me an opportunity to have a look at the progress with rebuilding the coastal pathway near Douglas Terrace and check the temporary signage as the coastal path had been closed, apparently only until the weekend.
Returning home, I had a mug of tea with my wife who had just got back from her work. I then wrote and emailed a short report for a meeting I was missing because it clashed with the quarterly meeting of the Local Community Planning Partnership (LCPP). After remembering to download agendas and papers for the two meetings ahead, I left the house and went round the corner to Grove Academy.

The members of the LCPP, with Evening Telegraph Reporter Michael Owen, convened in the Grove Academy Library. We had a very useful briefing about Welfare Reform and its implications for residents. In the light of the switch to online only applications for new claims for Universal Credit, we discussed where in Broughty Ferry one might gain advice and practical help making an online claim. When libraries were mentioned, I queried whether there would be sufficient numbers of computers in Broughty Ferry Library to cope with the  additional influx of claimants who needed help to make their claims. I also commented on the lack of spaces in our library for interviews with some degree of privacy.

I left this meeting and headed off to attend the Parent Council at Forthill Primary School arriving at 7:15 pm just after it had begun. This was a lively meeting with an extended dialogue between parents/carers and Michael Wood, Director of Education who was asked to respond to a list of twenty written questions that the parent Council had gathered in preparation for the meeting. The most pointed questions from parents were about the rising number of children in the school (current roll 561 pupils) and teh physical capacity of the school to cope; the catchment area of the school; recent budget cuts in Education and their impact on Forthill Primary and Grove Academy and the appointment of a replacement Head Teacher. There was also a discussion about road safety issues outside the school.

After the school bell rang the meeting was concluded but the discussion with parents and carers migrated into the car park. I eventually arrived home for my tea just before 10pm.

Agenda for Next Meeting of The Ferry Community Planning Partnership Thursday 21 Feb at 5.30pm

The next meeting of The Ferry Community Planning Partnership will be held tomorrow, Thursday 21st February 2013, at 5.30 pm
in Grove Academy, Claypotts Road, Broughty Ferry.

This meeting is open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.

If you wish to attend and would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

Agenda

1. Welcome and Apologies

2. ​Welfare Reform Presentation - Update from A.D.A.P.T. – Rosemarie  

3.​ Previous Minute and Matters Arising

4.​ Community Plan 2012-2017 Update
​(This will be by written report and will feature in updates by individual partners
​And agencies)

5. ​Department/Agency/Organisation Update

• Grove Academy – Vision and Values
• Transport around School

6.​ Community Issues Raised by Members of the Public

7.​ Date of Next Meeting
​Thursday 31st May 2013 – Barnhill Community Centre 5.30 pm

Carole Jenkins
Communities Officer
Tel  436929 (Tues, Wed, Thurs only)
Email carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

Next Meeting of The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Thursday 16 August 2012 6pm at Barnhill Community Centre

The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Meeting
Thursday 16th August 2012 at 6.00pm
Barnhill Community Centre Campfield Square

Local Community Planning Partnerships have been established in each Dundee City Council Ward since 2008. The main purpose of these bodies is to ensure that Community Plans are devised and implemented in response to the locally identified needs in each Ward and to improve the co-ordination of Dundee City Council services with those of our other public and voluntary sector partners.

The meetings are open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.

If you wish to attend and would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

Agenda

Welcome and Apologies

Previous Minute and Matters Arising

Community Plan 2012-2017 Update

Sub Groups

• Engaging young people - Gwen Bowles Senior CLD Worker (Youth)
• Mental Wellbeing
• Community Safety - Bruce Farquharson Local Risk Manager Tayside Fire & Rescue
• Community Facilities
• Environment
• Community Centenary Group
• Work and enterprise
• Economic Regeneration/Development

Department/Agency/Organisation Update

Community Issues Raised By Members of Public

Date of Next Meeting

15th November 2012 - Centenary Wing, Camperdown Street.

Carole Jenkins, Communities Officer
Tel: 436929 (Tues, Wed, Thurs only)
carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

Welcome for the Launch of the New Community Plan for The Ferry ward

Last week, the summary of new Community Plan for The Ferry 2012-17 was launched. The areas included in the plan are Central Broughty Ferry, West Ferry, Barnhill, Forthill, Clearwater Park, Ferry Fields, Balmossie and Panmurefield.
This plan reflects many weeks of community research to discern local priorities of our residents throughout Broughty Ferry. 
Most of the issues that the plan identifies will not be a surprise but each one is worth pursuing to make small but significant improvements to living in The Ferry.
The commitment of all the community, voluntary and public services to work together to deliver the plan and improve local services, is what will make a difference. Together, I am sure we can make Broughty better.
Read/download the summary of the The Ferry Community Plan 2012-17

Launch of The Ferry Community Plan 2012-2017

On Tuesday morning, 22 May 2012, the Council launched the Local Community Plans for each of the eight electoral areas in Dundee. This event took place in the Marryat Hall in Dundee.
Our Local Community Plan for Broughty Ferry lists the changes, developments and improvements local residents would like to see happen. In order to do this the views of residents were gathered. There have been many opportunities for local people to state how they feel about living in The Ferry area, and to express how they think the area can be improved. 
Although it is not possible to consult with everyone, Communities staff have gathered information on the priorities many residents feel are important. This information was gathered in a number of ways including:

• 300 postal surveys were delivered to Forthill and Balgillo areas;
• Round Table event held at Castle Green;
• Community Safety survey analysed by Tayside Police;
• Focused discussions with Community, Council, Traders, Broughty Ferry Development Trust and Forthill Tenants' Association;
• Focused Facebook consultation with young people at Grove Academy;
• Consultation through “Glow” with primary School children asking their views about living in Broughty Ferry;
• Over 500 people spoke to Local Community Planning Partners at Gala Day event and
• Local workers and Local Community Planning Partnership partners were asked to provide information and view on local priorities.

Read/download the The Ferry Local Community Plan 2012-2017 Summary.

Next Meeting of The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Thursday 23 February 2012

THE FERRY LOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP MEETING

THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2012 – 6.00 PM

GROVE ACADEMY, CLAYPOTTS ROAD, BROUGHTY FERRY

Local Community Planning Partnerships have been established in each Dundee City Council Ward since 2008. The main purpose of these bodies is to ensure that Community Plans are devised and implemented in response to the locally identified needs in each Ward and to improve the co-ordination of Dundee City Council services with those of our other public and voluntary sector partners.

The meetings are open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.

If you wish to attend and would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

A G E N D A

1.             WELCOME AND APOLOGIES

2.             PRESENTATIONS:

·         THE FOOD TRAIN - Grant Simmons

·         TACKLING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN DUNDEE

Kathryn Sharp Co-ordinator VAW Partnership

·         LOCAL HOUSING STRATEGY

Robin Shields - Strategy Officer Quality and Performance Unit  

3.         PREVIOUS MINUTE AND MATTERS ARISING 

4.         COMMUNITY PLAN 2012-2015 UPDATE

5.         DEPARTMENT/AGENCY/ORGANISATION UPDATE

6.         COMMUNITY ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF PUBLIC

7.         DATE OF NEXT MEETING (Thursday 17th May Forthill Sheltered Housing Complex)

          

Carole Jenkins, Communities Officer The Ferry

Tel:  438594 (Tues, Wed only)

Email carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Meeting Next Week

THE FERRY LOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP 

MEETING

THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2011 – 6.00 PM

PANMUREFIELD CHURCH 

BROUGHTY FERRY

Local Community Planning Partnerships have been established in each Dundee City Council Ward since 2008. The main purpose of these bodies is to ensure that Community Plans are devised and implemented in response to the locally identified needs in each Ward and to improve the co-ordination of Dundee City Council services with those of our other public and voluntary sector partners.

The meetings are open to members of the public where issues of community concern can be raised in relation to items on the agenda through the chair of meeting.

If you wish to attend and would like further information about the meeting or the Community Planning Partnership, please use the contact details shown below.

A G E N D A

1.         WELCOME AND APOLOGIES

2.         PREVIOUS MINUTE AND MATTERS ARISING 

3.         COMMUNITY PLAN 2012-2015

4.         DUNDEE LOCAL PLAN - MAINS ISSUES (ANDY MULLHOLLAND, CITY DEVELOPMENT)

5.         DEPARTMENT/AGENCY/ORGANISATION UPDATE

6.         COMMUNITY ISSUES RAISED BY MEMBERS OF PUBLIC

7.         DATES AND TIMES OF 2012 MEETINGS

           

Carole Jenkins 

Communities Officer The Ferry

Tel  438594 (Tues, Wed only) 

Email carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

Ferry Public Consultation Sat 19 March 10 - 12 noon Castlegreen Leisure Centre

The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership is holding a Round Table public consultation on Saturday 19 March 2011 between 10 am and 12 noon at Castle Green Leisure Centre.

This is an opportunity for local residents to set the agenda and identify issues that will contribute to the next Local Community Plan for Broughty Ferry.

Staff from key Council Departments, Tayside Police, Tayside Fire and Rescue and Tayside Health Board will be available on the day with whom to discuss key issues.

The event will be chaired by Elaine Zwirlein, Director of Housing, who is the new chair of the Local Community Planning Partnership.

If you wish to attend, please confirm your attendance with:

Carole Jenkins

Ferry Communities Officer

tel 01382 438594 or 01382 436339

email carole.jenkins@dundeecity.gov.uk

Walkabout Inspection with Forthill Tenants' Group

On Wednesday morning, I accompanied members of the Forthill Tenants' Group and Council staff from the Housing and Roads Departments on a walkabout around the Forthill area. This provided an opportunity to locate any issues that needed attention and to track what had happened to previously reported matters The Forthill Drive flats (see picture) are 'four in a block' with the distinctive black iron railings and gates. The general condition of the external public and private environment is very good. I noticed many very well tended gardens as we walked round. Some of the concerns expressed by residents, such as parked cars on pavements, are partly because the narrow estate roads are having to cope with a volume of car ownership not envisaged when the estate was built.

Having a regular walkabout seems like a good idea which I think should be tried in other parts of Broughty Ferry. I will raise this at the next meeting of the Broughty Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership.

Meeting of The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership,

Last night (Thursday 18 November), I attended the quarterly meeting of The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership (LCPP). This is always a useful meeting to attend, to hear about the plans and proposals of City Council services and other agencies such as Tayside Police, Tayside Fire & Rescue, Broughty Ferry Community Council, Broughty Churches and voluntary groups.

This time our meeting was held in the modern Church Hall in Pamurefield. At the meeting, we were able to hear about arrangements for a public consultation meeting run by Broughty Ferry Development Trust. At their next meeting, on Wednesday 8th December beginning at 7 pm at Castle Green, a feasibility study will be presented on providing facilities at the sandy beach in line with the wishes of the community and to replace the derelict bathing shelter. There will be a presentation of the Feasibility Study by Nicoll Russell and time for questions from the floor.

Next Meeting The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership 18 November

The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership
Next Meeting
Thursday 18 November 2010 Panmurefield Village Church beginning at 6.00 pm

A g e n d a

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Previous minute and matters arising
3. Community engagement/events diary 2011
4. Local Community Plan Update
- Community facilities and open spaces
- Community safety/youth issues
- Mental Wellbeing
- Beach Management Group
- Friends of the the Sandy Park, Balgillo
- Broughty Ferry Development Trust
- Shanwell Wildlife Rescue proposal for rugby terrace
5. Department/agency/organisation update
6. Open forum on community issues
7. Date, time and venue for 2011 meetings

Further information available from:
Angie Hastie, Communities Officer tel 438594 (Mon-Wed only) email angie.hastie@dundeecity.gov.uk

Big Issues at Ferry Meeting Wed 18 August

At the next meeting of the Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership (LCPP), on Wednesday 18 August, members of the public will be able to hear more about two big issues in Broughty Ferry. Judging by my contacts with constituents, both are controversial.

The first big issue is about the proposed relocation of Eastern Primary School to the former Grove Academy site on the south side of Camperdown Street (item 2 on the Agenda). Director of Education, Jim Collins, will be present. I presume he will explain the proposal, the consultation process that he has been launched and respond to questions. Click of this link to read the questions that I think the Director needs to answer.

The second big issue is Travel Dundee/National Express Dundee bus services that serve Broughty Ferry residents (Item 3 on the Agenda). Lawrence Davie, Director of National Express Dundee will be on hand to hear issues arising from the introduction of the new bus timetables and service changes in late June and the further changes to the 5A and 5B services last week. My post bag has included numerous complaints from residents inconvenienced by the new timetables and withdrawal of some services.

Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Ferry LCPP.

The agenda for the meeting appears below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Meeting
Wednesday 18 August 2010
In Castle Green Leisure Centre beginning at 5.30 pm

AGENDA
1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Director of Education Jim Collins Re Proposal to Relocate Eastern Primary School to Grove
3. Lawrence Davie, National Express Re Changes To Bus Services
4. Previous Minutes and matters Arising
5. Local Community Plan Update
5.1 Working Groups a) Community Facilities and Open Spaces b) Community Safety/Youth Issues c) Mental Wellbeing d) Beach Management Group
5.2 New Developments Update a) Friends of Sandy Park b) Broughty Ferry Development Trust c) Shanwell Wildlife Rescue proposal for Rugby Terrace
6. Department/Agency/Organisation Update
7. Open Forum on Community Issues
8. AOCB
9. Date and Time of Next Meeting

Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership Next Meeting Monday 7 June

The Ferry Local Community Planning Partnership

Next Meeting

Monday 7 June 2010

Forthill Sheltered Housing Complex
3a Forthill Drive
B/Ferry DD5 3DY
5.00 pm for 5.30 pm start

Agenda

1. Welcome and Apologies

2. Presentation from Neil Gellatly
Head of Trnasportation City Development Dundee City Council
Re Grove Office Conversion and Associated Parking/Traffic

3. Previous Minutes and Matters Arising

4. Local Community Plan Update
4.1 Working Groups
a) Community Facilities and Open Spaces
b) Community Safety/Youth Issues
c) Mental Wellbeing
d) Beach Management Group
4.2 New Developments Update
a) Friends of Sandy Park
b) Broughty Ferry Development Trust
4.3 Community Plan Monitoring 2009-2010

5. Department/Agency/Organisation Update

6. Open Forum on Community Issues

7. Any Other Competent Business

8. Date and Time of Next Meeting