Community Council Minutes 19-10-26
ST. MONANS AND ABERCROMBIE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minute of the ordinary general meeting, held in the Church Hall, Station Road on Monday 19th October 2026 at 7.30 pm
| Present: | Marjory Ashworth (Chair), Suzy Cheong (Vice Chair), Eileen Montador (Secretary), Katy Gall, Peter Peddie, Cllr Alycia Hayes, Diane Martin (Minute Secretary) | |
| Apologies: | David Robertson (Treasurer) | |
| Members of the public: 16 | ||
| 1. | Welcome and apologies Marjory Ashworth welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were received and recorded. | |
| 2. | Declarations of interest There were no declarations of interest. | |
| 3. | Common Good Land – Miller Terrace/Forth Street Local interested residents were invited to the meeting tonight to allow an open discussion to help determine the preferred way forward for the common good land at the corner of Miller Terrace and Forth Street. It was agreed that most people present wanted the area tidied up. A number of residents shared stories and provided information about the various parked vehicles/boats, and the general use of this site by locals, deliverymen, carers, workmen etc. over the years. The site is currently hardcore and grass and gets very muddy in wet weather with some concerns raised about drainage. Cllr Hayes suggested that the grass area could be sectioned off to prevent people parking on it and it was agreed that essential car parking spaces should be retained. It was also suggested that improved signage could be provided to direct visitors to the current carpark at the public toilets, and to the main coastal path. Eileen Montador advised that FCCT are currently improving signage in the area. There was a further query about how any improvements would be financed, and the basic details of Fife Council’s Common Good Fund funding process were explained to the meeting. It was agreed at the meeting that local residents would like this area improved and Cllr Hayes will now contact the Council in this regard. The Council will likely draw up suggested improvements, and all options should include parking spaces. Improvements should also include a grassed area and planting to enhance the site. Cllr Hayes did add that she had contacted the Council in March 2026 about improving this site but had not received a response. Marjory Ashworth thanked everyone for coming to the meeting to discuss this subject and advised that any progress will be communicated via the CC meeting, which is held on the third Monday of every month, and via the minutes which are posted on the St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council Facebook page. Residents can also contact the CC directly via email community@stmonans.org.uk | |
| 4. | Reports from Community Groups Floral Group – Katy Gall The group has been busy recently with establishing a rockery and planting beside the anchor at the Memorial garden. Winter plants have been planted in the planters in Braehead. Two additional helpers, John and Bob, have been helping to restore the boat at the top of the village, repairing the bench at the Welly Boot Garden and painting the shed. The hanging baskets will hopefully be removed next weekend. SMAKE – Peter Peddie Lottery Heritage fund is satisfied, and the group can now move to the development stage. They issued a Press release via The Courier to launch a crowd funder to raise match funding. The goal is £100,000. A video was made about the Kirk, and this has been shared on social media. Various events are planned for the coming months including a brass band and the East Neuk Knit festival. Donations to the crowdfunder can be made by visiting crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stmonansauldkirk Pool and Pans – Peter Peddie This group has held charity status now for just over a year. The AGM will be held on 20th November in the Masonic Hall to discuss the way forward. | |
| 5. | Last minutes and matters arising East Neuk Vet clinic – ongoing Muir Land – need followed up as more vehicles abandoned on their site. Sawmill corner signage – now replaced after 2 years. Steps at the Plerick – signage now put up when the steps are closed. British Gas – long standing issue now resolved with a balance of zero. The September minute was proposed by Katy Gall and seconded by Peter Peddie. | |
| 6. | Police Matters and Report Contact email address: eastneuklandwardCPT@scotland.police.uk (not for emergencies) Drugs raid at the beginning of October which involved 7 vehicles – 2 unmarked cars and 5 police cars on a Sunday morning.Parking attendants have been visiting the village periodically and issuing penalty notices where appropriate.Cllr Hayes met with the Police Commander regarding the cessation of the newsletter which would appear to further reduce Police contact with the communities. It was suggested that we provide the police with our CC meeting timetable and if they are in the vicinity or available, they will drop in to the meeting. Cllr Hayes will provide the timetable. | |
| 7. | Chairperson’s Report – Marjory Ashworth More graffiti in the village – still in the bus shelter.More reports of motor bikes in the village causing a noise nuisance. | |
| 8. | Treasurer’s Report – David Robertson Memorial Garden – no payments or invoices as yet NNG funding – funds for the football club have not been issued yet as no details have been provided for the cheque. The Autumn Club has applied for £1000 – just awaiting a signature by Anne and approval by the CC meeting. This was obtained. Floral Account – one payment of £219 issued. | |
| 9. | Secretary’s Report – Eileen Montador Changes to planning online info system – no impact on CC. Members of CC invited to Colinsburgh – national emergency briefing Webinar from SP energy invite Scottish forum of CCs online conference 9.11.26 on Local Government reform Contact Eileen if you would like to attend any of these events. | |
| 10. | Members’ Reports Peter Peddie: suggested NNG funding on behalf of East Neuk First Responders? They would like to submit an application e.g. to maintain/replace/additional defibrillator at the church on the coastal path. | |
| 11. | Councillors’ Reports Cllr Hayes: Safer communities – ask people not to release helium balloons to protect livestock. Consultations on Fife website: 1. device free schools 2. Bus service consultation – supported service e.g. 95 and the Flexi bus. Paper copies of consultation available via Cllr Hayes/Katy Gall. Really important that people emphasise the need for these services. Already shared on FB. Consultations are open until 8/11/26. Changes to submissions – planning service now demanding people submit objections etc. by post or via the planning portal (timer on it – 10-minute limit). You cannot email in. There is a cost implication here and also possible delays due to rural postal services. Cllr Hayes feels these changes are very discriminatory. Visitor levy – step forward but differing opinions between West and Northeast Fife Cllrs. Fife Council not taking on board the suggestions in the consultation. TBC. | |
| 12. | Public Questions Question about the use of the Auld Kirk which was answered by Peter Peddie. Johnstons Close – mattress / terrible smell / weeds / drain / bins / dirty steps – Cllr Hayes will report to Housing. Two big potholes on the road across from the West Pier on West Shore Garages on Queen Margaret Street – Council ground – weeds / potholes / not maintained. Station Road has not been swept for 2 months. Hedge on Hope Place needing cut – Katy Gall to report to the Council – Estates Dept. Memorial Garden is very dark at night. House at 35 Inverie Street – lot of rubbish in garden lying up against a fence. This is a council house. Trees dead in the garden too. – emailed to housing dept. Rubbish behind top shop – to be reported. Vauxhall white van parked on front in front of the old post office. Been reported but nothing happening. Reported to DVLA. No MOT, etc. CC to report this to the police. | |
| 13. | AOCB | |
| 14. | Close/date and time of next meeting The next meeting will be on Monday 16th November at 7.30 pm. Marjory Ashworth thanked everyone for their attendance and brought the meeting to a close. | |
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