MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 2nd MAY 2019 IN THOMAS HERD HOUSE, WARD ROAD, DUNDEE.
PRESENT: Erik Cramb, Anne Farrow, Lillian Malcolm,
Sandy Cameron, Denise Cameron, Dorothy Wilson, Carole Craig, Jan Goodall, John
Mitchell, Bill Varney, Michael Leeland, Daisy Faild.
APOLOGIES: Denis
Bethell, Lynda Sawers, Heather Flood.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
The minutes of the meeting held on 4th April 2019 were approved.
2.
MATTERS ARISING:
2.1.
(Re minute 4.1). Walking and Cycling Pathways in Broughty Ferry.
John visited the information stand near Broughty Ferry Castle. The weather was
terrible but there were 2 men in attendance issuing questionnaires which asked
for suggestions of how to improve the walking and cycling routes. One suggestion
made was to get rid of the dog mess and John was pleased to report that a large
bin for poo-bags appeared soon afterwards. The men in attendance reported that they had
been busy despite the weather. Anne to
ask what happens next.
2.2.
(Re minute 6.3). Dundee Station. We were pleased that Andrew Marshall
Roberts had provided such a detailed response but there were still some
concerns. Anne will consult with Michael and write back to Andrew.
Dorothy will ask Scott Mands to find out what
happened to the guide AccessAble were going to produce.
2.3.
(Re minute 6.4). Problems of
parking on double yellow lines and of parking on Perth Road. Lynda has been in
touch with Fraser McPherson, Councillor for Dundee’s West End, and has an
appointment to see him on 3rd May. Anne tried to contact Steve
Emmonds, Parking Leader Dundee Council but he has recently retired. Anne will now
contact John Berry, Dundee Council.
3 OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
3.1 Treasurer’s Report. Sandy tabled a Statement of Accounts for the year ending March 31st, 2019.
3.2 Perth Road Places for People. Carole and Lynda have agreed to be involved with the West End Community Council for this project. They will ensure on-street parking is considered.
3.3 Meeting of The Poverty and Inequality Commission on 20 June. This will be a chance to hear about the work of the Commission, with a focus on their work on transport and housing wealth. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Erik.
3.4 Changes to Pension Credit. Pension Credit is already hugely under claimed by those who are eligible to claim it.
4 CORRESPONDENCE:
By email
4.1
Disability Equality Scotland Newsletter.
4.2
The ALLIANCE Weekly Bulletin.
4.3
On 1/4/19
from Dorothy Wilson re Polling Station
Review Meeting.
Erik attended this meeting and thought
the council official has everything covered from an access point of view.
4.4
On7/4/19
from Dorothy Wilson re Dundee Fairness
Commission hoping to get a commissioner who has a disability.
4.5
On 7/4/19 from
Jillian Crabb who is considering opening a shop on Perth Road. The shop has a
step at the entrance, and she is asking for advice about a ramp.
Carole met Jillian. She is keen
that the shop she finally buys will be fully accessible and Carole will
continue to keep in touch with her.
4.6
On 12/4/19 an
invitation to the AGM of BRAW (Biking, Riding and Walking) Dundee on April
22nd, which includes a presentation on the development of cross boundary
strategic paths and an interactive look at e-bikes.
4.7
On 15/4/19 a
link to Jackie Baillie MSP Member's Bill Consultation with regards to the aim
to change the legislation surrounding access to wheelchairs for short term
needs.
Anne completed the consultation.
4.8
On 15/4/19 a
link to the What's On? guide
of events and activities taking place for over 50's in April and
May.
4.9
On 26/4/19
from Andrew Marshall-Roberts, Access & Inclusion Manager at Scotrail with a
response to the letter written to him re Dundee Railway Station.
4.10
On 24/4/19
from Dundee West End Community Council re Perth Road Places for People.
4.11
On 24/4/19
notification of The Poverty and Inequality Commission Annual Public Meeting.
4.12
On
25/4/19 Disability Equality Scotland’s Open Door
- Issue 51.
4.13
On 29/4/19
info re changes to Pension Credit.
4.14
On 30/4/19 Age Scotland Transport Consultation: Update.
5 A.O.B.
5.1
The V&A.
· Lillian drew our attention to the problem that the disabled parking
for the V&A is too far for anybody with a blue badge to walk.
·
She also said that, having been at
the V&A one wet day, when she ordered a taxi to take her home she had to
wait outside in the rain because she needed to see the taxi arriving and couldn’t
do that from anywhere inside.
·
Carole said that it would be
helpful if, when visitors had mobility problems, they could be ‘fast-tracked’
to the front of any queues and not left standing for a time.
Anne said she would contact the V&A to make them aware of these
problems.
5.2
Jan drew our attention to an email
from Age Scotland publishing the results of their Transport Survey. (See minute
4.14 above). She also drew our attention to an article in the Courier which
said that ‘free bus passes boost happiness and wellbeing’. She suggested that
those who didn’t have free bus passes didn’t have them because they were too
infirm to be able to use them.
5.3
Dorothy said that there is a consultation
(closing 13th May) out now proposing Building Regulations require
the installation of Changing Places Toilets in all new large publicly
accessible buildings and significant redevelopments. Currently, building regulations
guidance only recommends Changing Places toilets are installed.
https://consult.gov.scot/building-standards/changing-places-toilets/
6 DATE OF DUNDEE ACCESS GROUP AGM and NEXT
MEETING.
The 2019
AGM of Dundee Access Group will be held at 12.45 on Thursday 6th
June 2019 in Thomas Herd House, 10 - 12 Ward Road, Dundee, DD1 1LX. Our next meeting will
follow it.
web: www.dundeeaccessgroup.co.uk email:dundeeaccessgroup.org@hotmail.co.uk