This section is updated regularly to show what the Community Council are doing and to announce upcoming events.
Written by Madelene Hunt
Saturday, 06 February 2010 19:30
At our next meeting on Wednesday 10th February we are having a presentation from Grangemouth Family Substance Support Group. This is a self help group which offers confidential and meaningful support to individuals and families experiencing issues involving substance abuse. Advice about referral services where families most in need and the most appropriate support will be available on the night.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 February 2010 01:14 )
Saturday, 15 August 2009 08:40
ELECTION RESULTS OF 8th OCTOBER 2009
25.3% TURNOUT (2957 BALLOT PAPERS OUT OF 11,666)
CANDIDATES ELECTED
Thomas Sargent
2096
Lilias Snedden
1622
Lennox F Ainslie
1595
Lyn Cranwell
1522
Madelene Hunt
1497
Malcolm Gilfillan
1392
Gail Fairholm
1341
Alex King
1293
Stuart McAllister
1278
David Findlay
1196
CANDIDATES NOT ELECTED
Owen Griffiths
1177
Kenneth Wright
1150
William T Kelly
1143
The first Meeting of the Newly Elected Community Council will take place on:
Wednesday 21st October at 7pm in the Library
Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 November 2009 20:15 )
Wednesday, 22 April 2009 07:54
At our next meeting on Wednesday 13th May we will have a presentation from the Development Trusts Association of Scotland.
Members of the public and local community groups are, as always, welcome to attend.
The presentation will be given by Wendy Reid, Development Manager for Scotland and the event is planned to show how a local development trust can bring together the public, business community, voluntary sector and other organisations.
All aspects of how to create a trust will be explained and how it can be formed to suit the needs of local residents and organisations.
The presentation will also help us to understand how existing community groups can form partnerships or other alliances as part of a regeneration strategy, or even how new groups could be formed to take community priorities forward.
Meeting this month will be in the large room above the library at 7 pm.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 June 2009 18:39 )
Sunday, 19 April 2009 20:55
Thanks to everyone who attended the Clean-up Kinneil Litter Pick this morning. We collected 50+ bags of litter and were delighted with the response from all the local groups - Bo'ness Community Council, Bo'ness Means Business, Bo'nnie Bo'ness, all their friends and members of the public. The age range was from 70+ downards to 2 year olds. We were grateful for the use of a tractor to pick up the heavy bags throughout the estate this year.
While the amount collected was less than last year, this was mainly due to several walkers who pick up on a daily basis. We should not be complacent.
One of the main problems is dog fouling. Some owners do not pick up "pooh" at all and others who bag it just then toss it away into the bushes and trees.
It would be helpful if dog walkers became more responsible and perhaps by joining the Green Dog Walkers we can educate people and alleviate this problem.
It is hoped that local groups can roll out the Green Dog Walker's Pledge throughout Bo'ness and with that in mind I am meeting Hania Smith, our Community Litter Officer, at Kinneil Museum, on Tuesday morning 21st April at 10 am. Please feel free to join us if you are available.
Thanks again to everyone who supported the clean-up and to those who were unavailable I hope to see you next year and in the meantime please continue to pick up as usual.
Madelene
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 April 2009 07:56 )
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 20:17
Our meeting on Wednesday 8th April will be in the large meeting room above Bo'ness library.
There will be a presentation by Sandie Wilkie, Energy Challenge Development Officer from csv-rsvpscotland.org.uk.
How we can save energy in our homes will be the main topic of discussion.
Free surveys of your homes are bookable and all necessary details will be available on the night.
