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Meeting
Date 10 May 2010
Presented By Board Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 1 March 2010
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Jim Gilmour, Brian McAleenan, John Dempsey, Karen Murray, Thomas Glen, David Carlin and Thomas Docherty

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies

Apologies were received on behalf of Derek Miller, Alex Wingate, Georgina Brown, Simon MacGillivray, Robert O’Donnell and Kathleen Haswell.

1. Minute of Board Meeting of 30th November 2009

The Minute of the Board Meeting of 30th November 2009, having been previously circulated for approval, was adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by David Carlin and seconded by Karen Murray.

2. Matters Arising

The Chief Executive advised that Thomas Glen had ensured that Lennoxtown Initiative is now in receipt of the weekly planning list.

3. Financial Reports

The Chief Executive gave an overview of the financial position to date, and projections to the end of March next year.

4. CEO’s Report

Celtic FC Training Centre

The Chief Executive confirmed that Celtic have again agreed exclusive availability to Lennoxtown Initiative and appropriate users during the month of June 2010.

The Chief Executive is also currently exploring the potential for developing other programmes with Celtic FC, mostly based around employability.

School Lane

The Chief Executive reported that he had recent discussions with Forward Training Ltd, a private training provider, with a view to agreeing a commercial rent for continued use of our former premises at School Lane, having previously benefited from occupation of these offices at nil cost to them. The Chief Executive will report further when negotiations are concluded.

Accountancy Services

In line with a decision taken at a previous Board Meeting, the Board agreed that the Chief Executive issue tender documentation to test the market in relation to the procurement of Accountancy Services.

The Finance Committee, with Karen Murray as Treasurer, will be assessing the tender returns, the outcome of which will be referred to the full board for ratification, with a requirement for completion prior to the company Annual General Meeting in June 2010.

Lennoxtown Flood Study Update

The Chief Executive advised that there has been a slight delay in relation to the reporting process of the Flood Study as Highland Spring has still to consider their intentions in relation to their expansion plans. Thomas Glen advised that several options will be presented to Highland Spring’s Board with a view to determining a way forward.

The Chief Executive has instructed the consultants to proceed towards a final draft report identifying a series of options for consideration and prioritisation. The Chairman requested that a meeting be organised with Highland Spring prior to conclusion of the final report to support the decision making process.

The Chief Executive was requested to determine whether removing the former railway parapet could potentially re-route the Glazert river flow and ease potential compensatory storage requirements.

Initiative Insight Newsletter

The Chief Executive advised that the Newsletter had been circulated and delivered to every household in Lennoxtown, as well as every elected member serving on East Dunbartonshire Council. Also included within the Newsletter were the Youth Programme and Services for Young People leaflets. The Newsletter has generated great interest in the nursing home employment opportunities and the leaflets have encouraged young people to “sign up” for the Positive Alternatives project.

5. Quarry Lane

The Chief Executive advised that the Quarry Lane site had now been disposed of to Care Home Scotland Ltd for the erection of a 92 bed Nursing Home and 55 place Childrens Nursery.

The Chief Executive further reported that he and Karen Heath, Skills and Learning Manager, had met with Skills Development Scotland in order to prepare a tailored training package for local, primarily unemployed, people who require training and wish to secure a job at the new facility. As stated previously, the Newsletter has generated further interest in the Nursing Home and a database is being compiled with a register of interest in the potential employment opportunities.

The Chief Executive was requested to check whether Care Home Scotland Ltd had submitted their application for a building warrant for the project.

6. Lennox Castle Update on Site 1b

The Chief Executive reported that he and the Chairman had met with the NHSGCC when it was agreed that the site be advertised to test the current market interest. It is understood that market values today will be considerably less than when the site was previously marketed in 2007, which would be reflected in any potential receipt. This will be done in conjunction with an updated, possibly abridged, version of the Site Investigation Report regarding site servicing, technical aspects and infrastructural works already undertaken.

NHSGCC agreed that the Chief Executive be much more closely aligned to this process than during previous marketing and disposal exercises.

7. Board Recruitment

The Chief Executive reported that the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association make provision for a maximum of 15 Directors serving on the company’s Board at any one time. The current Board of Directors membership consists of 10 community directors, the Chief Executive and two partner directors, leaving two vacancies.

It was agreed therefore that the Chief Executive place an advertisement in the local press, the library and local businesses etc to identify interested parties from the local community, with appropriate disciplines and expertise in key areas.

The Nominations Committee recruitment panel will assess the applications and the interview panel could also include representatives from NHSGCC and East Dunbartonshire Council who are not currently directly involved with the Board of Directors, should this be required.

Following discussions, the Board agreed that it would be a good time to look at the overall vision for the future of Lennoxtown, with particular emphasis on the integrated health and community centre. Therefore the Chief Executive was requested to organise a meeting with Karen Murray and Thomas Glen who would support the business analysis to scope the way forward for the integrated health and community centre.

The Chief Executive was also requested to organise a meeting with the Chairman, the Chief Executive of East Dunbartonshire Council and Councillor Geekie in relation to the potential for future provision in Lennoxtown which would support both the Council and local requirements.


9. Date of Next Meeting

Monday 10th May 2010 at 7.00p.m. in Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre.

Meeting Board
Date 30 November 2009
Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 5 October 2009
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Jim Gilmour, Brian McAleenan, John Dempsey, Georgina Brown, Thomas Glen, Karen Murray, Derek Miller, Robert O’Donnell and David Carlin

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies

Apologies were received on behalf of John Simmons, Simon MacGillivray and Kathleen Haswell.

1. Minute of Board Meeting of 31st August 2009

The Minute of the Board Meeting of 31st August 2009, having been previously circulated for approval, was adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by Karen Murray and seconded by David Carlin.

2. Matters Arising

Tripartite Agreement – Station Road – Option Site Proposal

The Chief Executive confirmed that the flood study report had been held in abeyance until the outcome was known in relation to Greencore potentially taking forward proposals for consolidating operations and expanding their existing plant in Lennoxtown. The Board welcomed the expansion proposals and the potential this would offer for the creation of more than 100 new jobs. The Chief Executive advised that he would organise a meeting with the members of the flood study group as well as Greencore’s agent in order to progress matters.

Appointment of new Community Director

The Chief Executive confirmed that he had now written to both the Chief Executive of East Dunbartonshire Council and Councillor Ritchie in relation to Councillor Ritchie declining the offer of a place on the Lennoxtown Initiative Board of Directors.

Option Site Parcel – Approach from EDC

The Chief Executive confirmed that he had now written to Alan Bauer, EDC, to advise that the Board had agreed to extend the ‘break’ options on the retail units at 56 and 58 Main Street.

Update on Quarry Lane

Thomas Glen advised that due to changes in legislation, the recent planning application in relation to the proposed nursing home development and childrens nursery at the Quarry Lane site now no longer requires to be submitted to the Scottish Government for consideration.

3. Report from Meeting with East Dunbartonshire Council of Wednesday 16th September 2009

The Chief Executive advised that a meeting had taken place on 16th September 2009 and East Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to continue to support Lennoxtown Initiative to allow the Quarry Lane development planning application to be resolved.

This continued support was welcomed by the Board.

4. Update on Quarry Lane Site

The Chief Executive advised that the planning application for a 92 bed nursing home and 55 place childrens nursery had been considered at the Planning Board of 29th September 2009 and was recommended for approval. However, at the request of an elected member, the planning application was continued for a site visit scheduled for 27th October 2009, immediately preceding the next meeting of the Planning Board.

The Chief Executive further advised that he had met with the developer who had advised that primarily the audience for the proposed childrens nursery would be the staff who will be employed within the proposed nursing home. Although not expressed by the developer, it is expected that childcare vouchers, and other public sector subsidy tools, will be utilised in meeting childcare costs for the nursing home staff involved.

5. Services to Young People

The Chief Executive circulated a paper in relation to the extensive range of services available for young people in Lennoxtown following recent press reports which suggested that there is “nothing for young people to do in Lennoxtown.”

It was agreed that a booklet be prepared for publication on the website, as well as hard copies of literature to be displayed within the Initiative offices and elsewhere, which would detail the range and contact details of activities, leisure pursuits and uniformed organisations etc, for the benefit of existing as well as new residents to the area.


6. Any Other Business

Derek Miller enquired as to whether quarterly management accounts are still being produced.

The Chief Executive advised that on the advice of French Duncan, the organisation’s accountants, detailed management accounts were not felt to be necessary at the present time given the low turnover and level of transactions within the company’s accounts. It was confirmed that the production of management accounts would be resumed once significant new funds were injected. In the interim French Duncan were continuing with book keeping support to ensure that the organisation’s finances were being properly recorded.

Date of Next Meeting

Monday 23rd November 2009 at 7.00p.m. in the offices of Lennoxtown Initiative.

Meeting Presented By Board
Date 5 October 2009
Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 31st August 2009
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Jim Gilmour, Brian McAleenan, John Dempsey, Georgina Brown, David Carlin, Thomas Glen, Alex Wingate, Karen Murray

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies

Apologies were received on behalf of Robert O’Donnell, Derek Miller, Simon MacGillivray and Tom Docherty.
Chairman’s Opening Remarks

The Chairman opened the meeting by introducing Thomas Glen, Head of Development and Enterprise. Thomas is Alan Sim’s successor, representing East Dunbartonshire Council as a partner member.


1. Minute of Board Meeting of 24th June 2009

The Minute of the Board meeting of 24th June 2009, having been previously circulated for approval, was adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by David Carlin, seconded by Brian McAleenan.

2. Matters Arising

The Chief Executive made reference to an item in the previous minutes which referred to consideration being given to an invitation to Councillor David Ritchie to join the Board of Directors. The Chief Executive advised the Board that Councillor Ritchie had declined the offer and reiterated Councillor Kennedy had also previously intimated that he would decline an offer to join the Board of Directors, if asked.

The Board agreed that the two vacancies on the Board would remain vacant at the present time and advertised at a later date. In addition, the Chief Executive was instructed to write to Gerry Cornes, Chief Executive, East Dunbartonshire Council to advise of the current position.

Tripartite Agreement – Station Road Option Site Proposal

The Chief Executive made reference to the above and advised that this had been held in abeyance at present until the completion of the flood study report, the outcome of which may impact on the proposals for further expansion of Campsie Spring facilities at Station Road.


3. Appointment of Community Directors

The Chief Executive advised that at the conclusion of the Company Annual General Meeting three Directors by rotation require to resign. Those three Directors were John Dempsey, David Carlin and Tom Docherty. Each of the relevant Directors had confirmed that they wished to continue to serve on the Board and under Article 40 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association this was noted by the Board. These three former Directors were then duly re-elected to the Board of Directors.

4. Appointment of Partner Directors

The Chief Executive advised that Karen Murray had agreed to continue to represent NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Partner Director and Thomas Glen, newly appointed Head of Development and Enterprise would succeed Alan Sim as East Dunbartonshire Council’s Partner Director representative. This was noted by the Board.

5. Appointment of Company Secretary

The Chief Executive advised that Alex Wingate had confirmed that he was willing to continue in his role as Company Secretary and this was noted and approved by the Board.

6. Appointment of Office Bearers

The Chief Executive advised that Jim Gilmour (Chair), Derek Miller (Vice Chair) and Treasurer cease to hold office at the conclusion of the company AGM but were eligible for re-election. Both Jim Gilmour and Derek Miller had confirmed their willingness to be re-elected to their former positions.

Jim Gilmour’s re-election as Chair was proposed by David Carlin and seconded by Alex Wingate. Derek Miller’s re-appointment as Vice Chair was proposed by Georgina Brown and seconded by Karen Murray. There being no other nominations Jim Gilmour and Derek Miller were then re-elected to the positions of Chair and Vice Chair respectively.

The position of Treasurer was currently vacant as this position was formerly held by Alan Sim who, following a restructure within East Dunbartonshire Council, had now resigned from the Board of Directors. As this position was required to be filled by one of the partner Directors, the Board agreed that Karen Murray be appointed as Treasurer. Proposed by Georgina Brown and seconded by Jim Gilmour.

7. Appointment of new Community Director

The Chief Executive advised that following an approach from East Dunbartonshire Council and following discussion at the previous Board Meeting it was agreed that an invitation to join the Board of Directors be extended to Councillor David Ritchie, elected member for the Kirkintilloch North and Campsie ward. Councillor Ritchie had subsequently intimated that he did not wish to join the Board of Directors at this time. The Board agreed that the Chief Executive would write to the Chief Executive of East Dunbartonshire Council and Councillor Ritchie expressing the Board’s disappointment at Councillor Ritchie’s decision not to pursue his initial interest in joining the Board.

8. Financial Reports – Cashflow August – December 2009

The Chairman felt this item related to the planning application for the proposed development of the Quarry Lane site and advised that he and the Chief Executive had met with the developers of the proposed Nursing Home and Childrens Nursery site. The Chair intimated that the planning application was in the initial stages of planning and following due process. It was hoped that the application was on track to meet the Planning Board of 29th September 2009. If approved it was understood that the application would then be required to be referred to the Scottish Government for ratification.

The Chair further advised that it was proposed to hold a Community Consultation Event on 8th September 2009 to support the planning application offering the local community an opportunity to express their views, ask relevant questions of the architect involved as well as have sight of the proposed development plans. A formal notice of the event would be advertised in the Kirkintilloch Herald and posters would be displayed throughout the village.

The Chief Executive advised that he had met with the Proprietor of Care Home Scotland who had advised of timescales for detailed staffing requirements. Thomas Glen intimated that it would be beneficial to link in with EDC in relation to economic development, i.e. jobs, apprenticeships etc, for the generation of jobs not only in Lennoxtown but EDC wide.

9. Draft Minute of the Company Annual General Meeting of 24th June 2009

The Chief Executive advised that the draft minute of the Annual General Meeting was for noting purposes only at this time and requested that should the Board have any comments that they be forwarded to him for incorporation into the minute prior to submission at the next AGM.

10. Update on Quarry Lane Site Proposal

This report had been previously considered under item 8 on the agenda.

11. Option Site Parcel – approach from East Dunbartonshire Council

The Chief Executive advised that East Dunbartonshire Council had approached the Initiative in relation to our ‘option’ over two retail units at 56 and 58 Main Street.

The businesses who currently occupy these premises had approached the authority requesting a longer ‘break’ option within their current lease (currently 18 months) as this timeframe restricted their ability to invest in the fabric of the premises.

Following consideration the Board agreed to extend the current occupiers lease option to three years. The Chief Executive advised that he would confirm this decision with Alan Bauer, EDC, who was liaising with the tenants.

12. AOCB

David Carlin expressed his gratitude to the Chair for his sponsorship support in relation to “The Big Lunch” event.

13. Date of Next Meeting

Monday 5th October 2009 at 7.00p.m.

Meeting Presented By Board
Date 31 August 2009
Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 24 June 2009
Time: 6.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Jim Gilmour, Brian McAleenan, Kathleen Haswell, Thomas Docherty, David Carlin, Derek Miller, Robert O’Donnell and Georgina Brown

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies

Apologies were received on behalf of Alex Wingate, Simon MacGillivray, John Dempsey, Alan Sim, Karen Murray and John Simmons.
Chairman’s Opening Remarks

The Chairman opened the meeting by thanking those present for their attendance intimating the need to be quorate to allow approval of the business of the AGM which was due to follow immediately after the Board meeting.

1. Minute of Board Meeting 11th May 2009
The Minute of the Board meeting of 11th May 2009, having been previously circulated for approval, was adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by David Carlin and seconded by Derek Miller.

2. Matters Arising – a) Page 3. Item 6 Tripartite Agreement – Quarry Lane Site
Following discussion at the previous Board Meeting the Chairman confirmed that he had now met with Gerry Cornes, Chief Executive of East Dunbartonshire Council, to further discuss elected member representation on the Lennoxtown Initiative Board of Directors. The meeting had been called at the behest of Gerry Cornes following representations made to him by the SNP group on East Dunbartonshire Council.

The Chairman explained the current position to the Board of Directors and advised that a further request had now been made to the Board to admit Councillor Ritchie, as the local elected member for Kirkintilloch North and Campsie, to the Board of Directors.

Georgina Brown wished it to be recorded that she objected to the manner of the approach regarding elected member representation on the Board of Directors. Georgina expressed that she felt the Board were being effectively coerced on this occasion and this was not in keeping with the spirit of partnership and the community led nature of the Board of Directors, which operates on a non political level.

In addition there were a number of other directors who expressed their disquiet over the matter and a lengthy discussion followed.

However, after discussion, the Board agreed to extend an invitation to Councillor David Ritchie to join the Board of Directors and also noted that Councillor Charles Kennedy had expressed that he did not wish to join the Board.

3. Financial Reports – Cash flow forecast for the period June – August 2009
A cashflow forecast had previously been circulated to the Board which indicated the extent of the company’s difficult financial position. This was noted by the Board.

4. Draft Statutory Accounts 2008/09
Having been previously circulated for consideration, the draft accounts were approved by the Board.

5. Chief Executive’s Report
The Chief Executive updated the Board on a number of operational matters.

6. Update on Quarry Lane Site
The Chief Executive reported that he and the Chairman had attended a pre planning meeting with officers from East Dunbartonshire Council in relation to the Quarry Lane site. Drawings had been prepared relating to a 108 bed nursing home proposal which utilised 41% of the site. Various issues required to be addressed including tree survey, car parking space, window to window distances and access to the site via Main Street. The planners indicated that if the issues discussed at the pre planning meeting were addressed then there should be no technical reason to prevent the application being approved.

7. Tripartite Agreement – Station Road Option Site Proposal
The Chief Executive reported that an approach had been made from Campsie Black Watch AFC and East Dunbartonshire Council in connection with the option site at Station Road.

Campsie Black Watch had plans to upgrade the playing surface and improve drainage at the grass playing field at Station Road, Lennoxtown and wished to apply for grant funding to undertake these works. However, to be eligible for funding they require a long lease (25 years or so) over the pitch. The Council is agreeable to granting such a lease at a peppercorn rent. However, given the land is included within Lennoxtown Initiative’s ‘option site’ parcel any arrangement would require the Initiative to renounce its option over the land to allow the Council to grant the lease to Campsie Black Watch AFC.

As the site in question is subject to live interest from Greencore for further expansion, as well as the fact that this site is immediately adjacent to another ‘option site’ at Main Street/Well Lane which is subject of a live interest for affordable housing development, Derek Miller suggested that it may be an option to transfer ownership of the site to Lennoxtown Initiative and thereafter lease it to Campsie Black Watch. This would potentially safeguard the company’s position in relation to the site at a later date. The Chief Executive agreed to explore this option.

8. Annual Review
A copy of the Annual Review had previously been circulated to the Board for consideration and approval. The Board were very happy with the finished article which had been completed “in house.” The Chief Executive paid particular thanks to Shona Board for her input regarding design etc.

9. Lennoxtown Initiative Report to Council on 24th June 2009
A copy of the Progress Report, which would be presented to East Dunbartonshire Council, had previously been circulated to the Board. The report provided an overview of current projects and also discussed the company’s difficult cashflow position.

The Chief Executive advised that he had agreed to incorporate details of a pilot scheme (similar to a model adopted by Falkirk FC) which was proposed to operate across East Dunbartonshire for a formal youth academy, for both player development and educational attainment within the Celtic Training facility. The request was made from officers within EDC for incorporation within the Lennoxtown Initiative progress report which would be presented to full Council on 24th June 2009. The Board thereafter agreed to support this proposal.

10. AOCB
The Chief Executive advised that Alan Sim had resigned from the Board owing to a restructure within East Dunbartonshire Council. East Dunbartonshire Council will advise of Alan’s successor in due course.

11. Date of Next Meeting
Monday 24th August 2009 at 7.00p.m. in the Lennoxtown Initiative offices.

Meeting Presented By Board
Date 24th June 2009
Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 11 May 2009
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Jim Gilmour, Brian McAleenan, John Dempsey, Alan Sim, Karen Murray, Kathleen Haswell, David Carlin, Tom Docherty, Simon MacGillivray, Derek Miller

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies

Apologies were received on behalf of Robert O’Donnell, Georgina Brown, John Simmons and Alex Wingate.

1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks

The Chairman opened the meeting by thanking those present for their attendance.

2. Minute of Board Meeting 25th March 2009

The Minute of the Board meeting of 25th March 2009, having been previously circulated for approval, was adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by Simon MacGillivray and seconded by Kathleen Haswell.

3. Matters Arising – a) Page 3. Item 6 Tripartite Agreement – Quarry Lane Site

The Chief Executive confirmed that he had contacted both Councillor Kennedy and Councillor Ritchie to offer a briefing session in relation to the Quarry Lane site. Councillor Ritchie had declined, feeling that he already had sufficient information to hand although the Chief Executive had met with Councillor Kennedy following consideration of the report which had been approved at full Council.

The Chief Executive advised that Councillor Kennedy held reservations regarding the proposal at Quarry Lane and that a continuing dialogue would be helpful. The Chief Executive further advised that the SNP group on East Dunbartonshire Council had again raised the issue of elected member representation on the company Board of Directors and again this required to be further discussed and resolved.

4. Chief Executive’s Report

Legacy for Lennoxtown

The Chief Executive reported on the Legacy for Lennoxtown event held on 30th April 2009. The event is a full day of hands on, fun workshops which demonstrates “good citizenship” to primary seven pupils from both Lennoxtown and St Machan’s Primary Schools. The feedback from both Head Teachers and pupils suggests the event was a great success and the Chief Executive conveyed his appreciation to those involved from local businesses, East Dunbartonshire Council etc who contributed to the success of the event. The Chief Executive paid special thanks to Karen Heath and Shona Baird for their efforts in the organisation of the event.

Celtic SLA - June Programme

Appendix 1 of Paper No. 09/06 highlighted 16 events confirmed to date for exclusive access to the Celtic Training Facility during the month of June 2009. There remains spare capacity and the Chief Executive is attempting to generate additional interest from colleagues within East Dunbartonshire Council.

The Chief Executive had also anticipated that there may be some capacity for the month of July 2009, however, it now seems unlikely as Celtic FC’s fixtures dictate the requirement for the first team to use the training facilities at this time.

Although the 16 events scheduled for the month of June 2009 were not all football related, it was felt that it would be beneficial to actively encourage more girls clubs to be involved with use of the facility.

The Board felt it would be beneficial to run a Press Release in the Kirkintilloch and Bearsden and Milngavie Herald, in conjunction with Celtic FC, relating to the first tranche of events.

Flood Study Reporting

The Chief Executive reported that East Dunbartonshire Council had provided the required funding to undertake the flood study report in Lennoxtown. The Board gave approval to the Chief Executive to commission the flood study.

Annual Review

The Chief Executive reported that he was making progress with the content for the Annual Review and this would be presented to the Board at its next meeting and would also be available to the broader community at the 2009 AGM.

Annual Accounts

The Auditors will commence proceedings on Wednesday 13th May 2009 with a view to having the Annual Accounts finalised and “signed off” in advance of the AGM on 24th June 2009.

5. Quarry Lane Site Disposal – Update

The Chief Executive gave an overview in relation to the disposal of the Quarry Lane site. He advised that following agreement of the report to progress the issue to full Council on 23rd April 2009, missives had not yet been agreed fully between the parties involved although the developer had conceded each of the points raised by East Dunbartonshire’s legal team.

The planning process had not yet commenced although it was hoped to have the matter determined by the Planning Board in June 2009. Failure to meet this meeting would mean that, due to Council recess, planning consent would not be considered until the August 2009 Planning Board. The application would thereafter be submitted to the Scottish Office.

The Chairman requested that he and the Chief Executive meet with the developer’s design team, to determine timescales etc, and the Chief Executive agreed to organise this.

6. Company Position and Outlook Post March 2009

The Chief Executive reported that the cashflow position indicates that there are sufficient funds to sustain the company over the next few months, with reserves built in for redundancy payments should these be required.

The Board agreed to delay any decisions relating to staff until the outcome of the proposal at Quarry Lane was known.

The Board agreed that the Chairman make representation to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, as well as East Dunbartonshire Council, in relation to seeking potential bridging finance in order that the organisation may be sustained over the period until the Quarry Lane site proposal is resolved.

Following the conclusion of the flood investigation report, it was also hoped that other option sites, as part of the Tripartite Agreement, be considered as potential affordable housing sites.

7. Any Other Business

The Board wished to place on record their appreciation to the Chief Executive for his efforts to date in relation to the progress of the Quarry Lane site.

Awards for All Funding

David Carlin advised that Campsie Community Council were in receipt of Awards for All Scheme funding towards lighting and environmental improvements at the High Church.

The Board congratulated Campsie Community Council and further noted the assistance of Gordon Strain, Regeneration Officer, EDC, in securing funding for this project.

8. Date of Next Meeting

It was agreed that the next meeting take place at 6.00p.m. on 24th June 2009 in the Lennoxtown Initiative offices, in advance of the AGM which will commence at 7.30p.m. in the Glazert Country House Hotel, Lennoxtown.

The Chairman would call a meeting in advance of the AGM should it be deemed necessary to progress matters in relation to the Quarry Lane site.

Meeting Board

Date 20 April 2009

Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 23 March 2009
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Jim Gilmour, Brian McAleenan, John Dempsey, Alan Sim, Georgina Brown, Kathy Haswell, David Carlin, Tom Docherty, Alex Wingate and Simon McGillivray

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies were received on behalf of Derek Miller, Robert O’Donnell, Karen Murray and John Simmons.

1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks

The Chairman opened the meeting by thanking those present for their attendance and the requirement that the meeting be quorate for approval of the Proposed Disposal of Quarry Lane Site – Business Case report. The Chairman advised that as two of the Board members had intimated they would arrive late that the running order of the agenda would be altered to accommodate discussion on this report.

2. Minute of Board Meeting 11 February 2009

The Minute of the Board meeting of 11th February 2009, having been previously circulated for approval, was adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by Georgina Brown and seconded by Alan Sim.

3. Matters Arising – a) Page 1. Item 3(a) Heritage and Preservation Trust

The Chief Executive confirmed that he had written to Gordon Strain, Resource Generation Officer, at East Dunbartonshire Council expressing the Board’s appreciation for his assistance in attracting funding to the Lennox Waiting Room Project.
Alex Wingate joined the meeting at this point.

4. Chief Executive’s Report

Celtic Training Facility

The Chief Executive advised that he had organised a summer programme at the Celtic Training Facility with 14 events scheduled for the month of June, full days and evenings, for both boys and girls from Primary and Secondary schools. Stuart Alexander, East Dunbartonshire Council, had also intimated that he will advise of further uptake of sessions following liaison with the Active Schools Co-ordinators.

The Board agreed that we hold our AGM on Wednesday 24th June 2009 at 7.00p..m. in the Glazertbank Country House Hotel.

It was also agreed that Peter Buchanan, the recently appointed Positive Alternatives Development Worker, be in attendance at the AGM reporting on the detail of the Positive Alternatives lottery funded project.

Due to limited funds, the Chief Executive agreed to produce the Annual Review in-house, including printing.

6. Flood Study Reporting

The Chief Executive updated the Board regarding a major study, in relation to flood plain concerns, which will be conducted in Lennoxtown to assess potential development opportunities for the ‘option sites’ which make up part of the Tripartite Agreement.

There are a number of sites within the ‘option sites’ package which are affected by their proximity to the flood plain and development is not currently possible without both the involvement of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) and potential engineering solutions to support development.

The Chief Executive advised that following discussions with the Initiative and East Dunbartonshire Council, relating to the potential for developing affordable housing in Lennoxtown, it became apparent that development in Lennoxtown is restricted at present given issues relating to flooding. Following the outcome of these discussions, East Dunbartonshire Council has agreed that that they would be willing to fund a comprehensive flood study report to address the flooding issues.

Alan Sim intimated that from East Dunbartonshire Council’s perspective this study is a worthwhile investment as these land values will increase having had flood plain issues ironed out and that the study would be valuable from a forward planning perspective. Alan requested that he be involved when the Chief Executive first meets with SEPA to progress matters.

John Dempsey joined the meeting at this point.

5. Tripartite Agreement – Quarry Lane Site

The Chief Executive reported that Burness solicitors were progressing the proposed residential nursing home development on the Quarry Lane site.

The developers were eager to progress matters subject to planning consent and a satisfactory Site Investigation Report.

It had been considered previously that interpretation of the Tripartite Agreement allowed for a business case to be drawn up and approved by the Project Development Group, which had been undertaken and approved by Karen Murray and Alan Sim (as respective partners of NHSGCC and EDC) prior to the Board meeting, and thereafter presented to full Council as an item for noting report. However, subsequent advice from officers within East Dunbartonshire Council had been that the land transfer decision had to be taken to full Council on 23rd April 2009 for approval. The business case would be attached as an appendix to a comprehensive report compiled by various officers of East Dunbartonshire Council to full Council.

Councillor Dempsey requested that a meeting be organised with East Dunbartonshire Council’s legal advisers as well as Gerry Cornes, Alan Sim, Jim Gilmour and Brian McAleenan to seek legal advice on the interpretation of the original Tripartite Agreement in relation to the Quarry Lane site.

The Business Case was thereafter approved by the Board of Directors and it was agreed to refer the document to EDC to progress further.

The Board agreed that it may also be beneficial for the Chief Executive to organise a briefing session with the three Elected Members for the Campsie and Kirkintilloch North Ward to appraise them of the detail of the Quarry Lane site.

7. Company Position and Outlook

It was agreed to defer discussion on this report until a later date.

8. Any Other Business

David Carlin advised that the Community Council had organised the display of the first phase of montages at the High Church with the second phase due in the near future.

The Board agreed that this would be a “good news” PR opportunity.

9. Date of Next Meeting

It was agreed that the next Board meeting take place on Monday 20th April 2009 at 7.00p.m. in the offices of Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre. The Chairman advised that he would call an emergency meeting of the Board beforehand should it be deemed necessary.

Meeting Board

Date - 2 February 2009

Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 8 December 2008
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Brian McAleenan, John Dempsey, Alan Sim, Karen Murray, Georgina Brown, David Carlin and Kathleen Haswell

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies and Introduction

Apologies were received on behalf of Jim Gilmour, Derek Miller, Robert O’Donnell, John Simmons, Alex Wingate and Simon MacGillivray.

1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Although there were insufficient Directors present to deem the meeting quorate, it was agreed that the meeting proceed and that the items of business be discussed on the basis that these items be homologated at the next meeting. The Board agreed that, in the absence of the Chairman, John Dempsey chair the proceedings.

2. Minute of Board Meeting of 27th October 2008 at 7.00p.m.

Having been previously circulated for consideration, the minutes were adopted as an accurate record of proceedings. Proposed by David Carlin, seconded by Kathleen Haswell.

3. Matters Arising

a) Page 2. Item 4 – Board Membership/Motion by EDC

The Chief Executive advised that he had written to East Dunbartonshire Council in response to the Council Motion, but as yet, no response had been forthcoming.

b) Page 3. Item 6 – High Park Regeneration

Councillor Dempsey reported that he had been advised that two additional lights would be installed at the play area at High Park to assist with visibility for detection by the CCTV cameras in the hours of darkness. The lights were scheduled to be installed by 5 December 2008 but it had not, as yet, been ascertained whether this work had been completed.

c) Page 3. Project Groups – Heritage and Preservation Trust

David Carlin intimated that he had been given assurances that funds for remedial works to the “Waiting Room” at the Clachan of Campsie would be forthcoming in the near future. These funds were part of a successful funding application made by the Heritage and Preservation Trust, with considerable support from East Dunbartonshire Council.

d) Page 4. Item 7 - Celtic FC – Service Level Agreement

The Chief Executive advised that the funding application to the Scottish Government – Cashback for Communities Fund, to assist with transport costs to and from the Celtic Training Centre for the local primary schools involved, had unfortunately been unsuccessful.

As a means of trying to attain alternative funding sources, it was suggested that that the Chief Executive write to Celtic FC and the Scottish Premier League, regarding the possibility of funding for transport costs to and from the training facility being obtained from those sources.

4. Financial Report

a) Management Accounts for the period July – September 2008

The Management Accounts for the period July – September 2008 had been circulated prior to the meeting for consideration.

The Chief Executive reported that it had been agreed with French Duncan, the company’s Management Accountants, that as there was insufficient financial trading at the present time to justify producing Management Accounts, it would be in the company’s best interests to cease this practice in the short term. French Duncan would continue to provide Book-Keeping support which would be sufficient to enable the production of the company’s Annual Accounts for 2008/09.

5. Company Position and Outlook

The Chief Executive reported that following East Dunbartonshire Council’s decision to review its arrangements in relation to the support it offers Lennoxtown Initiative, as well as the reduction in support from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the anticipated total funding package from both partners for 2009/10 would be far below what is required to meet our operational needs. This has an obvious detrimental impact on the company’s ability to continue operations post March 2009.

The Chief Executive further reported that there has been no movement in relation to the disposal of Site 1b and it will be exceptionally difficult to dispose of the site in the current economic climate. However, there has been other interest in relation to option sites available as part of the Tripartite Agreement, some of which have the potential for development of affordable housing or a residential nursing facility.

The Chief Executive reported that he had a meeting scheduled for early next week with Cube Housing to pursue the affordable housing options. The Board requested that the Chief Executive pursue the residential facility options which, if successful, could potentially alleviate the organisation’s pressing financial needs.

The Chief Executive was also requested to establish any potential interest by supermarket retailers to ascertain whether they would have an interest in some of the option sites.

The Chief Executive asked the Board to note the company’s precarious financial position and that a report be brought forward to the next meeting scheduled in February 2009 to update further on the company’s position and outlook for 2009/10.

6. Chief Executive’s Report

Campsie Spring

The Chief Executive reported that despite rumours to the contrary, Campsie Spring are continuing operations in Lennoxtown and are proceeding with expansion plans. Further details will be reported at a later date.

Kirkintilloch Herald Article

The Chief Executive advised that there will be an article in the forthcoming edition of the Kirkintilloch Herald celebrating Celtic FC’s first year anniversary at the training facility.

Scottish Enterprise

The Chief Executive requested that the Board be mindful that Scottish Enterprise’s departure has left a vacancy on the Board, which is still required to be filled.

Forestry Commission

The Chief Executive reported on a recent event run by the Forestry Commission detailing proposals for a managed landscape, picnic area, and mixed woodland at Knowehead Farm. The Board felt this would a hugely popular resource in the village.

7. Any other Business

On a question raised by Kathleen Haswell in relation to the Travelling Persons Site, Councillor Dempsey advised that an employee would be based on site for 2½ days per week, following due process of the Single Status Agreement.

8. Date of Next Meeting

It was agreed that the next Board meeting be held on Monday 2nd February 2009 at 7.00p.m. in the offices of Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre.

Meeting Board

Date - 8 December 2008

Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 27 October 2008
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Brian McAleenan, Jim Gilmour, John Dempsey, Karen Murray, Alan Sim, David Carlin, Kathleen Haswell, Thomas Docherty, Simon MacGillivray, Derek Millar and Alex Wingate

Also in attendance: Shona Baird

Apologies and Introduction

Apologies were received on behalf of John Simmons, Robert O’Donnell and Georgina Brown.

1. Minute of Board Meeting of 25th August 2008 at 7.00p.m.

Having been previously circulated for consideration, the minutes were adopted as an accurate reflection of proceedings. Proposed by Tom Docherty, seconded by Kathleen Haswell.

2. Matters Arising

a) Item 9 – Scottish Enterprise Company Membership and Representation

The Chief Executive intimated that this item required further consideration as Scottish Enterprise’s withdrawal from company membership and representation reduced current Board membership from 15 to 14, and therefore further consideration was required on how best to replace Scottish Enterprise.

b) Item 10 – Kirkintilloch Herald Article

The Chief Executive confirmed that following an article in the Kirkintilloch Herald relating to monies being made available for the Kirkintilloch North and Campsie Ward, Councillor David Ritchie had been approached for funds to replace damaged floodlights at Campsie High Church, as well as the possibility of a new bench and noticeboard for Main Street. A response was still awaited from Councillor Ritchie in connection with the floodlights but it now looked unlikely that funds would be made available for the bench and noticeboard. However, the Community Council is giving consideration to progressing these matters.

c) Item 10 – CCTV

The Chief Executive confirmed that he had met with Jim Neill, Community Safety Manager, EDC and discussions were continuing regarding the capabilities of the CCTV cameras detecting incidents in darkness at the High Church. Vandalism issues were not yet fully ironed out but further options were being considered.

d) Item 13 – Greencore Mineral Water

The Chief Executive advised that one individual from Greencore had made an approach for assistance in relation to potential redundancy at the plant, but in general the Chief Executive was reluctant to get involved in the staffing issues relating to a private, commercial organisation.

3. Update on Site 1b

The Chief Executive reported that one further developer has expressed an interest in Site 1b and that this developer was progressing potential acquisition of the site with the NHSGCC.

4. Board Membership – Motion by East Dunbartonshire Council

This item had been continued from a previous meeting to allow further discussion and/or a decision to be taken at a meeting. To allow adequate time for discussion of this item, the Chairman advised that the running order of the agenda would change and that the subsequent agenda items would be discussed thereafter should time permit.

John Dempsey and Alan Sim declared an interest in this item and left the meeting.

After lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the Chief Executive write to East Dunbartonshire Council in relation to the motion that “all three local Elected Members serving the electoral ward of Kirkintilloch North and Campsie be invited to join the Board of Directors,” advising that under our existing Memorandum and Articles of Association we have only one vacancy at present. Further that we would welcome applications through due process for this vacancy on the basis that the Board determine an appropriately matched discipline, and that the appointment would be made as a Community Director and not from any political perspective.

5. Lennoxtown Initiative – Report to East Dunbartonshire Council
Policy & Resources Committee

John Dempsey and Alan Sim rejoined the meeting to discuss this item.

The Chief Executive referred to East Dunbartonshire Council’s Policy and Resources Committee Report and subsequent report to full Council offering options in relation to the current and future position of Lennoxtown Initiative.

The options being considered as part of this report take into account the delay in the receipt of funds from the former Lennox Castle Hospital site which has an obvious detrimental impact on the level of funds available to the Initiative for operating costs.

The Board was made aware of the financial constraints that both East Dunbartonshire Council and the NHSGCC are facing from next year’s budgets which limit their ability to continue offering support.

The Board agreed that adhoc meetings be resurrected consisting of Jim Gilmour, John Dempsey and Brian McAleenan, bringing in relevant external professionals as necessary.

6. Chief Executive’s Report

High Park Regeneration

High Park regeneration is moving forward. The Chief Executive reported that there is an issue with the CCTV’s ability to detect any criminal activity in the darkness and that there is a need for improved lighting within the play area. East Dunbartonshire Council is looking at the possibility of supplementary lighting to combat this problem.

Project Groups

a) Main Street

The Chief Executive reported that the Main Street Project Group had a productive meeting recently with two officials from Road Traffic, EDC to iron out roads related issues. Councillor Kennedy had written to the group requesting a meeting to discuss the group’s relationship with the proposed Campsie Community Trust to avoid potential overlap.

b) Heritage and Preservation Trust

The Chief Executive advised that this group had not met for some time although a meeting had been organised for Wednesday 29th October 2008 as there was a requirement to have their annual accounts signed off and submitted to Companies House.

c) Leisure and Recreation Group

This group is still moving forward although Tony Findlay has resigned as Chairperson due to commencement of a course of study in relation to his employment. The Board expressed their appreciation for Tony’s work to date, and suggested that it may be beneficial if Tony could recommend a successor for Chairperson.

Ferguson Park

A group has been formed by members of both Campsie Boys Club and Campsie Minerva FC to attract funding for new changing facilities at Ferguson Park. The Chief Executive has issued a letter of support to them in their efforts.

Action
Kelan Cassidy Charity Football Match

The Initiative facilitated a recent charity match at the Celtic Training Centre to raise funds for Kelan Cassidy, a local young boy suffering from a terminal illness. The event was extremely successful and raised £2,000 for this worthwhile cause. The Chief Executive expressed his gratitude to Celtic for their support as well as their donation of a signed football strip for auction.

Kelvin Valley Leader Programme

The Scottish Government has awarded funding for the Kelvin Valley Leader Programme which aims to deliver environmental improvements across the Kelvin Valley area. Partners at East Dunbartonshire Council have welcomed proposals for funds to be spent in Lennoxtown, although these funds have been reduced from those anticipated from the original bid.

Big Lottery – Young People’s Fund Scotland

East Dunbartonshire has secured funding over the next two years for a diversionary ‘Positive Alternatives’ project aimed at enabling young, economically inactive, local residents to prepare for the world of work.

The fund enables the recruitment of a postholder who will be based in the Initiative’s offices. The post is currently being sized under the Single Status Agreement and hopefully moved forward in early course.

Kirkintilloch Herald Feature

In the current economic climate, the Board agreed to defer sponsoring a feature article in the Kirkintilloch Herald to celebrate the first anniversary of Celtic FC’s location in Lennoxtown. It was suggested that the Chief Executive may wish to speak to Celtic’s Press Office to ascertain whether they would be willing to run an article in relation to this.

7. Celtic FC – Service Level Agreement

The Chief Executive reported that the nine year Service Level Agreement is gathering momentum with Campsie Boys Club and Campsie Black Watch Boys Club having access to the facility for five hours on Wednesday evenings.

In addition, two all day sessions have been arranged to be shared with both local primary schools as well as Craighead Primary School in Milton of Campsie. Exclusive access has also been agreed for the whole month of June 2009 and Robert O’Donnell, Head Teacher, St Machan’s Primary School is currently co-ordinating matters on behalf of the three primary schools involved. However, there will be a need to offer the facility to a wider schools audience in East Dunbartonshire and Brian McAleenan will take this forward.

Transport costs have been an issue previously, however, the Chief Executive has made a funding application to the Scottish Government sponsored Cashback for Communities Fund to attempt to secure funding for all three primary schools, the outcome of which is expected in early course.

The Chief Executive further reported that eight secondary schools had use of the facility on 23rd October 2008 and the feedback was that the session had been extremely well received, with the prospect of using the facility again for this purpose on two dates in November 2008.

The Chief Executive reported that Celtic FC, are working in conjunction with the Initiative and Careers Scotland, Job Centre Plus and other partners in delivering a 10 week Support Employment Programme. The programme runs for 2½ days per week and is aimed at people out of work and aged over 16. The programme has run very successfully elsewhere and it is hoped that the programme will be similarly successful in Lennoxtown.

8. Training Courses Programme 2008/2009

The Chief Executive made reference to Report No. 08/21 which highlighted the programme of training courses currently being delivered by the Initiative during 2008/09.

The Board wished to thank Karen Heath, Skills and Learning Manager for her efforts.

9. AOCB

Travelling Persons Members Working Party

Having previously had sight of the minute of the Travelling Persons Working Party meeting, Kathleen Haswell reported that she is awaiting a finance report from the Housing Department of East Dunbartonshire Council and will report further at a later date.

Councillor Dempsey advised that the Council’s Working Group has made representation to the Scottish Government to reduce the number of pitches from 15 to 4 and that a Site Manager will be on site two days per week which will hopefully act as a deterrent to some of the recent vandalism.

10. Date of Next Meeting

It was agreed that the date of the next meeting be determined following the outcome of the full Council meeting on Thursday 30th October 2008 in the event that an emergency meeting may be required.

Meeting Board

Date - 27th October 2008

Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 25 August 2008
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Brian McAleenan, Jim Gilmour, Councillor John Dempsey, Karen Murray, Alan Sim, David Carlin, Kathleen Haswell, Thomas Docherty and Georgina Brown

Also in attendance: John Simmons, Shona Baird

Apologies and Introduction

Apologies were received on behalf of Derek Miller, Alex Wingate, Simon MacGillivray and Robert O’Donnell.

The Board agreed to send a card to Simon asking after his welfare.

1. Minute of Board Meeting of 25th June 2008 at 6.00p.m.

Having been previously circulated for consideration, the minutes were adopted as an accurate reflection of proceedings. Proposed by Kathleen Haswell and seconded by Tom Docherty.

2. Matters Arising

Item 5 - Celtic SLA

The Chief Executive reported that following discussions with officers at East Dunbartonshire Council, this issue had been resolved in that Celtic can now deliver services within schools on the understanding that they do not actively market themselves. He further advised that Mark Grant was in the process of “working up” an appropriate programme for schools and the Chief Executive would give an update of progress at a later date.

Site 1B

At the request of the Board, The Chief Executive provided an update to the Board regarding the current position in relation to the disposal of Site 1b at the former Lennox Castle Hospital site.

The Chief Executive advised that, given the present very poor economic climate and the considerable downturn in the housing market, the acquisition of the site by the preferred bidder has still not been concluded. Given the current economic climate it was considered very doubtful whether the preferred bidder, or indeed any other developer, would acquire the site in the near future.

Other, potential, interested parties were being approached to gauge interest or otherwise and the Board concluded that more “creative” approaches were required to both sustain the organisation in the mid term and unlock the capital monies, generated from the sale of the land, for use in the regeneration of Lennoxtown. The Board also agreed that it was important to convey this disappointing position to the broader community in order that the current state of affairs was acknowledged.

It was agreed that the Chief Executive prepare a Press Release regarding the Cube Housing Association official opening of affordable housing at Station Court, Lennoxtown.

The Chief Executive further advised that he is in the process of compiling a lottery bid and consideration was also given to making an approach to the Scottish Government for financial support.

Item 7 – EDC Motion

This item of business had been deferred at the previous Board Meeting and had not been discussed. Councillor Dempsey wished it noted that he had declared an interest and therefore would not participate in any discussions on this matter.

3. Minute of Board Meeting of 25th June 2008 at 9.30p.m.

Having been previously circulated for consideration by the Board, the minutes were approved. Proposed by David Carlin and seconded by Kathleen Haswell.

4. Matters Arising - None

5. Draft Minute of Company Annual General Meeting of 25th June 2008

The Chief Executive advised that this minute was for noting purposes only at this time and he requested that the Board provide him with any comments they may have for incorporation in the final draft minute which would be presented at the 2009 AGM.

6. Minute of the Finance Committee Meeting of 13th August 2008

The Chief Executive advised that the main purpose of this meeting was to introduce Stephen Phillips from Burness, the company who was selected as the company’s legal advisers.

7. Matters Arising

Stephen Phillips, Burness, has indicated that he will attend the company’s next AGM and it was agreed to invite him to a future Board Meeting in order that Stephen may further familiarise himself with matters.

8. Financial Reports

a) Management Accounts for the period April – June 2008

The Management Accounts detailed that the next payment to Celtic FC, as part of the SLA, had not been paid within the quarter although the Chief Executive advised that this had subsequently been paid with the next payment due in July 2009. Our largest creditor is East Dunbartonshire Council with monies owed for CCTV and salaries.

b) Company Cashflow 2008/09

The Board discussed the company’s cashflow position for 2008/09.

Following a question raised in relation to the feasibility of generating income from companies using the website for advertising space etc, the Chief Executive was requested to ascertain how many visits had been made to the company website as well as looking at the possibility of employing a graduate to update and improve the existing website.

9. Scottish Enterprise – Company Membership and Representation

Paper No. 08/15 noted the withdrawal of Scottish Enterprise from both membership of the company and serving on the Board of Directors. This reduces current Board membership from 15 to 14. The Board continued consideration on how best to replace Scottish Enterprise.

10. Chief Executive’s Report

High Park

The Chief Executive reported that work in High Park has commenced and play equipment is currently being installed.

Kirkintilloch Herald Article

The Chief Executive reported that there was an article in the Kirkintilloch Herald from Councillor Ritchie asking for ideas as to how £50,000 capital monies could be spent in the Kirkintilloch North and Campsie Ward.

Following discussion, it was agreed that a request be made for replacement lights at the High Church, on the premise that we would use energy efficient lighting.

CCTV

The Chief Executive advised that he is scheduled to meet with Jim Neill in relation to vandalism of the CCTV equipment in High Park and the High Church and will report further on the outcome.

11. Review of Corporate Governance – Board Members Handbook

Following recommendations stemming from a Scottish Enterprise Review of Corporate Governance Audit, and consideration of Paper No. 08/16, the Board agreed to adopt the policies and procedures contained within the Handbook.

Tom Docherty requested that the Nominations Committee also include one member from the “community” directors. The Chief Executive agreed to amend the Handbook accordingly and thereafter post the document on the company’s website.

Alan Sim stated that the Matrix failed to reflect his responsibilities for urban regeneration and asset management. This was noted.
The Chief Executive agreed to take an excerpt from the Memorandum and Articles of Association for incorporation in the Handbook which determines that if a director is absent (without permission of the directors) from more than three consecutive meetings of the directors, then the directors may resolve to remove him/her from office.
The Board agreed that Tom Docherty would act as the nominated representative for the Whistleblowing Policy.
Following discussion it was agreed that the Handbook, in its current state, is proportionate to where the company is at present, but it would require to be re-visited to include tighter risk management and financial control procedures following the acquisition of the receipts from the former Lennox Castle Hospital site.

12. Board Membership – Motion by East Dunbartonshire Council

Councillor Dempsey, Alan Sim and John Simmons declared an interest in this item and withdrew from the Board Meeting.
Following discussion, it was agreed that the Chief Executive write to Sue Bruce advising that a formal decision could not be taken at this meeting as the withdrawal of two Directors rendered the meeting inquorate and therefore the matter would be continued until the next Board Meeting in October 2008.

13. AOCB

Travelling Persons Site
Kathleen Haswell advised that she had had discussions with Councillor Geekie who had intimated that information would be supplied to the Scottish Government in relation to the poor uptake of places at the travelling persons site, the recent occupancy by illegal occupants, the running costs involved etc with a view to questioning the site’s location in Lennoxtown.
Councillor Geekie agreed to report further on the outcome of the discussions and Kathleen agreed to update further at the next Board meeting.
Former Board Member
The Board agreed to send a get well card to Anne Unsworth, former Board Member, as she had recently been taken into hospital.
Greencore Mineral Water
The Chairman advised that there had been an article in the Kirkintilloch Herald in relation to employees being “paid off” at Greencore Mineral Water. He further advised that, it was his understanding, this related to seasonal staff and was normal practice at this time of year. The Chief Executive advised that Councillor Kennedy had been in contact with him regarding apparent redundancies at the Greencore Plant seeking the company’s intervention. After discussion the Board felt that it would not be appropriate for the company to intervene in what essentially was an internal matter involving a private, commercial organisation but that every assistance would be offered to any individual who had been made redundant and was seeking other employment.

14. Date of Next Meeting
Monday 27th October 2008 at 7.00p.m. on the basis that the Chief Executive has previously met with Douglas Griffin and is in a position to update the Board with proposals for Site 1b.

Meeting - Board

Date - 25 August 2008

Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 25 June 2008
Time: 6.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Brian McAleenan, Jim Gilmour, Councillor John Dempsey, Alex Wingate, Derek Miller, Karen Murray,  Alan Sim, David Carlin, Jonathan Carlin, Kathleen Haswell, Robert O’Donnell and Thomas Docherty

Also in attendance:  John Simmons, Shona Baird

Apologies and Introduction

Apologies were received on behalf of Georgina Brown who had intimated that although she would be unavailable to attend the Board meeting, she would be in attendance at the AGM, which would immediately follow the Board meeting.

1 Chairman’s Opening Remarks

2 Minutes of Board Meeting of 21st May 2008

Having been previously circulated for consideration, the minutes were adopted as an accurate reflection of proceedings.  Proposed by David Carlin and seconded by Alan Sim.

3 Matters Arising

Page 3, Item 7 – Lennoxtown CCTV

The Chief Executive confirmed that he had invited the Community Council and residents of Service Street to an ‘open evening’ of a demonstration of the CCTV monitoring equipment at the Monitoring Unit at Broomhill.  The evening had been excellent and well received, albeit no residents from Service Street had been in attendance.

The Chief Executive further advised that the CCTV Scheme was officially launched from Lennoxtown Primary School on 18th June 2008 by the Provost of East Dunbartonshire and local schoolchildren from both local Primary Schools.

Page 3, Item 8 – AOB

David Carlin confirmed that he had spoken to a contact from the Scottish Co-operative and agreement had been reached in relation to storage of the montages displayed on the external walls of the old Co-op building.

Alan Sim confirmed that the montages were originally in ownership of the Town Centre Management Company and since they were now defunct, ownership had reverted to East Dunbartonshire Council.

3 Financial Reports

1. Cashflow projection for the period April 2008 – March 2009

4. Draft Statutory Annual Accounts for 2007/08

5 Chief Executive’s Report

Best Value and Community Planning Audit

The Chief Executive advised that he had assisted East Dunbartonshire Council with a Best Value and Community Planning Audit, conducted by Audit Scotland, which also involved EDC’s Corporate Management Team.  The feedback had been that Lennoxtown had been very well received by the auditors and they may wish to return to conduct further in-depth interviews in September 2008, with their finalised report concluded some time next year. 

Celtic SLA

The Chief Executive advised that following discussions with EDC it was proving difficult to implement the Celtic SLA within schools as he had been advised that only the SFA were allowed a presence in the schools, and not professional football clubs.

Councillor Dempsey suggested that it may be beneficial for the Chief Executive to contact Gerry Cornes to clarify the position in relation to Celtic gaining access to schools across East Dunbartonshire.

Potential VAT Reclaim

The Chief Executive also intimated that he had been advised by French Duncan’s VAT specialists, that the only way VAT could be recovered from the Celtic SLA would be if Celtic were asked to waive the VAT element of the agreement.  The Board unanimously agreed that there would be little value in pursuing this with Celtic and that the matter was now closed.

Affordable Housing

The Chief Executive advised that Cube Housing were planning an official launch of their affordable housing site on 25th August 2008.  Brian advised that a number of officials would be invited and he would liaise further with Cube Housing on their arrangements and report back further details to the Board in due course.

Site 1B

6 Review of Corporate Governance – Draft Action Plan

7 Board Membership – Motion from East Dunbartonshire Council

8 Annual Review 2007/08

9 AOCB

The Chief Executive intimated that there would be a Board meeting straight after the AGM to consider the re-appointment of Community, Partner Directors and Office Bearers.

Campsie Boys Club

Alex Wingate circulated a copy of a letter expressing appreciation from the Campsie Boys Club for the Initiative’s involvement in securing training facilities at the Celtic Training Facility.

10 Date of Next Meeting

As stated earlier, the next Board meeting will follow directly after the AGM and thereafter the following meeting will take place on Monday 25th August 2008 at 7.00p.m. within the offices at the Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre.

Meeting - Board

Date - 21 May 2008

Presented By Brian McAleenan, Chief Executive

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 21 April 2008
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Brian McAleenan, Jim Gilmour, Thomas Docherty, Alan Sim, David Carlin, Alex Wingate and Robert O’Donnell

Also in attendance: Shona Baird, Lynda Hamilton

Apologies and Introduction

Apologies were received on behalf of Simon MacGillivray, Derek Miller, Georgina Brown, Councillor Dempsey and Karen Murray.

1 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming those present and, although there were insufficient Directors present to deem the meeting quorate, it was agreed to continue with the items of business on the basis that decisions taken could be homologated at the next meeting.

2. Minutes of Meeting – 25 February 2008
Having been previously circulated for consideration, the Board was subsequently advised of two amendments, namely, the contact person for CHP should read Fiona McGuire and the reference to “external improvement works at Lennoxtown Clinic” should read internal improvement works.

The minutes were thereafter proposed by Tom Docherty, seconded by Alan Sim.

3. Matters Arising

Legal Services
The Chief Executive advised that invitations to tender had been issued to five selected firms of solicitors, with a return date scheduled for Tuesday 6th May 2008. Thereafter the tenders would be considered, and a selection made, at the Finance Meeting scheduled for 19th May 2008.

Clachan of Campsie
The Chief Executive advised that he had met to discuss proposals for Clachan of Campsie with the interested developer. Alan Sim intimated that further discussions require to take place prior to developing any planning application area concerning the sustainability of the village in terms of craft shops etc.

4. Update on Site 1b
Following consideration of the scenarios presented in Paper No. 08/05, the Board agreed that it was imperative to progress this issue and therefore agreed to concede, if necessary, to the figure requested by the selected developer for removal of the “abnormals” highlighted from the Site Investigation Report.

5. Chief Executive’s Report

Business Plan Review
The Chief Executive intimated that the Business Plan was due to be reviewed in April 2008, however, as there had been slippage in the timeframe regarding Site 1b, it was agreed that the review be deferred until the funding is received.

New Funding for Lennoxtown
East Dunbartonshire Community Planning Partnership has been awarded funding from the new Fairer Scotland Fund. Previously this funding was used to tackle deprivation in Hillhead and Twechar, however, Lennoxtown is now eligible for funding for targeted services, for instance to help promote people into employment and training. The Board will be kept appraised of further developments.

Greencore
The Chief Executive and Chairman met with Hg-Consultants to iron out issues associated with Greencore’s expansion plans, which Campsie Black Watch FC felt had adversely impacted upon their football pitch. Following discussions between the two parties, the issues have now been resolved to a mutually satisfactory conclusion.

Kelvin Valley LEADER bid
The Scottish Government has awarded funding for the Kelvin Valley consortium, a partnership between East Dunbartonshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council, which aims to deliver innovative environmental improvements across the Kelvin Valley area. Lennoxtown is eligible for a portion of this funding to deliver a programme of potential improvements and the Chief Executive agreed to keep the Board briefed of developments.

High Park Regeneration
The Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) has now been installed at High Park and the new Play Area will follow once the CCTV Scheme is operational and High Park is covered as part of the system.

Presentation to EDC
The Chief Executive advised that he received a favourable response in relation to a joint presentation from Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown Initiative which was made to elected members of East Dunbartonshire Council on 17th April 2008. The Chief Executive felt that this offered an opportunity to both further improve relationships with the local authority and promote the company.

Newsletter
The theme for the April 2008 issue of the company newsletter, Initiative Insight, is the “Story so Far” illustrating those projects which have been delivered to date. The newsletter will be issued to every household and business in Lennoxtown during week commencing 21st April 2008.

Annual General Meeting
The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday 25th June at 7.30p.m. It was agreed that it may be beneficial to hold the meeting in unlicensed premises, therefore, subject to availability, it was suggested that the meeting be held in St Machan’s Primary School Hall.

CRGP Architects and Surveyors
CRGP have been commissioned on an ‘at risk’ basis to carry out preliminary works in relation to the Integrated Health and Community Centre. The works will initially be to determine square footage etc and details will be discussed at the forthcoming public meeting. Further more detailed consultation requires to take place with those parties who will make use of the facility.

Public Meeting
A public consultation meeting has been scheduled to take place at Campsie Memorial Hall on Wednesday 21st May 2008 at 7.00p.m. to enable the Board to brief local people in relation to the current position involving the funding from Site 1b as well as presenting and consulting with local people in relation to the draft outline proposals for the Integrated Health and Community facility proposed for the village and general masterplan issues.

Main Street Project Group
The Chief Executive has reconvened the group for a meeting scheduled on Wednesday 30th April 2008.

Legacy for Lennoxtown Event
The Legacy for Lennoxtown Event, previously hosted by Careers Scotland, will be delivered by Lennoxtown Initiative and partners for 58 primary school children from Lennoxtown and St Machan’s Schools on Thursday 24th April 2008. The event takes the form of ‘hands on’ workshops offering the opportunity for the children to experience a range of vocational areas, as well as offering ideas about potential areas of employment they may consider in the future.

6. SED Internal Audit – Review of Corporate Governance at Lennoxtown Initiative
Having considered paper No. 08/07, the Board endorsed the proposals contained therein and it was agreed that the Chief Executive bring forward an Action Plan in relation to Scottish Enterprise’s suggested implementation of the policies and procedures stemming from their recent audit, as detailed within the report.

7. Board of Directors – Resignation of SED nominated representative
Scottish Enterprise have not confirmed their position in relation to whether they will provide a replacement representative or whether they will continue as a member of the company following their recent restructuring arrangements. It was agreed that any decision in relation to filling the potential Board Director vacancy should be held in abeyance until confirmation is received.

8. Land at 132/134 Main Street, Lennoxtown – Proposals
The Chief Executive advised that he had been in receipt of three expressions of interest for this site involving residential, retail and a nursery facility.

The Board considered that a nursery would be an asset on this site and agreed that the Chief Executive would request that the proposed developer be requested to draw up further proposals, subject to attaining relevant planning consents.

The Board also requested that as an energy company had previously expressed an interest in this site, albeit the site subsequently proving not fit for purpose, that an alternative site be identified tailored to their requirements as it may bring potential employment opportunities for the area.

9. Celtic FC Service Level Agreement
The Chief Executive advised that progress in this area had been slow in relation to the training sessions for the two local Boys Clubs, as well as the After School Club. A decision is still awaited in relation to whether the facility will host a football tournament on 7th and 8th June 2008 organised by Campsie Boys Club. The Chief Executive intimated that he was hopeful that decisions from Celtic would be concluded this week in relation to these specific proposals.

Alan Sim agreed to speak to a colleague whom he knew would be in talks with Celtic to help raise awareness of our concerns in relation to the slow progress of the Service Level Agreement.

10. Lennoxtown CCTV Scheme
The Chief Executive advised that the CCTV system will go “live” during week commencing Monday 14th April 2008. Only eight out of the ten cameras included in the system will be operational during this week, the additional two cameras positioned at the High Church will be operational once issues in relation to the power supply have been resolved.

The Chief Executive agreed to organise an out of office hours Board visit to the Control Centre at Broomhill. As parents had expressed concerns previously about children using the High Park, it was deemed appropriate that primary school pupils from each of the local primary schools be invited to play a part in promoting the launch. The launch will be carried out in conjunction with Jim Neill, Community Safety Manager, and East Dunbartonshire Council.

The Board also felt it would be beneficial to have a launch of the affordable housing units located within the Earls Seat development and managed by Cube Housing Association.

11. AOCB

Monthly Board Meetings
The Chairman suggested that the Board reconvene monthly Board meetings with a proposal to have a recess over July/August and December/January. The Board agreed to this proposal on the basis that the Chief Executive would not be required, as a matter of course, to submit written reports to each of the monthly meetings, and verbal reports would be acceptable where appropriate.

Co-operative Museum
David Carlin advised that he had been in contact with Alan Dawson, Area Manager for the Co-operative, in relation to the potential for the original Co-op premises to be converted into a museum. David will update the Board at a later date following their consideration of these proposals.

12. Date of Next Meeting
The Board agreed to have a meeting at 6.00p.m. in advance of the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday 21st May 2008.

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 25th June 2008 and it was agreed that the Board would have a pre meeting at 6.00p.m. in advance of the commencement of the AGM at 7.30p.m.

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE LENNOXTOWN INITIATIVE
Date: 10 December 2007
Time: 7.00p.m
Venue: Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre, Railway Court, Station Road, Lennoxtown

Present: Brian McAleenan, Jim Gilmour, Derek Miller, Councillor John Dempsey, Alan Sim, Alex Wingate, Karen Murray, David Carlin, David Allan

Apologies and Introduction
Apologies were received on behalf of David Anderson, Simon MacGillivray, Robert O’Donnell, Kathleen Haswell, Georgina Brown, Tom Docherty and Jonathan Carlin.

1 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
In the absence of the Chairman, who had been delayed at another engagement, the meeting was opened by Derek Miller, Vice Chairman, who agreed to act as Chairman of proceedings. The Chairman welcomed those Directors present.

2. Minutes of Meeting - 22 October 2007
Having been previously circulated for consideration, the Board approved the content of the minutes as being an accurate record of proceedings.

Proposed by Councillor Dempsey, seconded by Alan Sim.

3. Matters Arising - Big Lottery/Young People’s Fund Scotland
The Chief Executive confirmed that an application had been received by the Big Lottery Committee and will be assessed in January 2008, with the outcome being decided in February 2008.

LEADER Programme
The Business Plan for the LEADER application was submitted to the Scottish Government on 14 November 2007 and a decision is expected in January 2008.

Finance Committee
The Chief Executive confirmed that a quarterly cycle of Finance Sub Committee meetings has been scheduled to commence in January 2008.

4. Chief Executive’s Report
Site 1b
The Chief Executive advised that he had met with Peter Buchan’s successor, Jason Hogg, Consultant for NHSGGC, from Jones Lang Lasalle. He advised that the preferred developer’s Site Investigation Report had revealed that the site contained “abnormals” and therefore there would be associated costs for removal of the problem soil. Nevertheless, NHSGGC were still confident that works would commence early next year and that the receipts to the Initiative would be forthcoming shortly thereafter.

The Chief Executive intimated that the Site Investigation Report would be made available to him for perusal.

Newsletter
The Chief Executive advised that the Newsletter had been well received by the local community and there had been a general improvement in the distribution in that it appeared to have reached every household in Lennoxtown. The consensus of the Board was that the general content of the Newsletter was greatly improved and the Chief Executive undertook to try and improve the content further for the next edition.

CCTV
The CCTV programme is on track for completion early next year. The Chief Executive reported that both he and Jim Neill, EDC, Community Safety Manager, had met with local residents to iron out their concerns regarding the placement of cameras within Service Street and adjacent to Whitefield Lodge.

Following the extensive consultation exercise which had preceded the installation of the cameras, some local people felt that these cameras had been installed at inappropriate locations. Following discussions with the Chief Executive and the Community Safety Manager, EDC, remedial action has subsequently been taken to re-site the cameras and resolve this issue to the satisfaction of the residents.

Partners Meeting
A further partners meeting has been scheduled for 11 February 2008 and the Chief Executive will update the Board thereafter.

Celtic SLA
The Chief Executive advised that he has now commenced formal discussions with Celtic FC and sports development staff from East Dunbartonshire Council in relation to the Celtic FC Service Level Agreement. He further advised that he had also met with the two head teachers from the local primary schools to discuss their requirements.

In effect the Chief Executive proposed that access to the Celtic training facility should be primarily targeted at both local primary schools and local boys’ football clubs. As both local head teachers had expressed potential difficulties in transporting pupils to the facility there should be discussion with Celtic regarding the delivery of programmes within both local primary school premises. Broader programmes regarding health and fitness, nutrition and lifestyle should be extended across all 32 primary schools in the East Dunbartonshire area, in addition to all secondary schools within the area (including Kilsyth Academy which caters for placing requests from the East Dunbartonshire area).

Mark Grant, Commercial Manager – Leisure, East Dunbartonshire Council, had agreed to discuss the proposals with the Active Schools Co-ordinators to include the relevant activities within the schools curriculum, potentially commencing February 2008.

Legal Services
The Chief Executive suggested that there may be a conflict of interest in relation to the continued use of our existing solicitors, who are also solicitors for NHSGGC.

The Board agreed the company issue tender documentation for our legal services requirements and both Alex Wingate, Company Secretary, and the Chairman said that they would be available to assist in this exercise, should this be required.

Whitefield Lodge
The Chief Executive met recently with the Manager of Whitefield Lodge Nursing Home who had advised that an extension to their premises was proceeding and this could mean the requirement for a further 30 staff. It had been agreed that the Skills and Learning Manager would co-ordinate training requirements with Whitefield Lodge on the basis of a guaranteed interview at the conclusion of appropriate training.

St Machan’s Parent Council
The Chief Executive has been offered, and accepted, a place on the St Machan’s Parent Council.

High Park
Work due to commence on the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) and play area following implementation of the CCTV camera installation, hopefully January/February 2008.

The Board agreed that publicity for the event could focus on a consultation exercise to determine the wishes of young people and parents from the local primary schools and play groups. It was also thought appropriate to create a dedicated safe environment for very young children as well as a means of segregating them from the older age group.

High Church
The Chief Executive has written to local Elected Members to make them aware of the CCTV works commencing within the High Church, to accommodate the two additional CCTV cameras, and the obvious sensitivities which surround this.

5. Integrated Health and Community Facility – Development Proposal
The Chairman, Jim Gilmour, joined the Board Meeting at this point. He intimated that Derek Miller, Vice Chairman, remain in the chair to conclude proceedings. This was agreed by the other Directors present.

Following consideration of Paper No. 07/38, the Board agreed that, following confirmation of funding arrangements to ensure appropriate resources will be applied to initial start up costs, as well as on-going running costs, that this paper would form the basis of future discussions with stakeholders/partners proposing to use the facility.

6. Greencore Mineral Water – Expansion Proposals
The Board was asked to note the contents of report No. 07/39. The Chief Executive agreed to check the plans to clarify whether the amendment to Greencore’s existing expansion proposals would encroach on a larger area of ground to meet their needs, thereby generating a greater land value.

7. Lennoxtown Masterplan Brief – Draft
As an early draft, Paper No. 07/40 will form the basis for discussion with colleagues within East Dunbartonshire Council, with particular emphasis on Main Street in Lennoxtown.

It was considered beneficial that the Lennoxtown Masterplan has a close relationship with the Local Plan. It was also considered prudent that the Chief Executive enter into discussions with Keith Scrimgeour, Greenspace, EDC, in relation to the extension plans for Campsie Cemetery, which may have an impact on the long term masterplan proposals.

8. Dunbartonshire Economic Audit 2007
The Board was asked to consider the contents of Paper No. 07/41 on the basis that this was a summary of the full report which David Allan, SED, advised was available to download from the SED website.

It was agreed that the findings of the report should be built into the masterplan in relation to potential demographic changes stemming from the new housing developments in Lennoxtown.

9. Company Health and Safety Policy and Guidance
The Chief Executive intimated that although there is no legislative requirement to have a Health and Safety Policy in place, for companies with less than five employees, it was considered good practice to have an adopted procedure for operational purposes.

David Allan requested that we take cognisance of health and safety requirements in terms of the operation of the business when moving into a construction phase. He intimated that SED are looking at all Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and their obligation to contractors in relation to health and safety.

David intimated that this review information could be shared in due course.

It was agreed that an amendment would be made to the policy to reflect the Chief Executive as signatory rather than the Chairman.

10. Forestry Commission Scotland – Forest Land for Urban Communities
Forestry Commission Scotland is proposing to turn 1,200 hectares of property into a new wooded landscape to the north of Campsie Glen. This exercise will follow full consultation with local residents and stakeholders beginning in Spring 2008. The Chief Executive will update the Board of details as matters progress.

11. Draft Schedule of Board Meetings
The Board agreed the draft schedule of two monthly cycle meetings as detailed in Paper No. 07/44.

12. AOB
Following a request from Councillor Ritchie, the Board unanimously agreed that minutes of Lennoxtown Initiative Board Meetings should be made available for public display within the local library.

It was also agreed that as Annual Accounts detail commercially sensitive information, that any requests for copies of Annual Accounts should be made via Companies House or made accessible via a request to the Chief Executive.

13. Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 25 February 2008 at 7.00p.m. within Lennoxtown Enterprise Centre.