Discuss the following matters in relation to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park:
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Proposal to establish report by Park management at all Consultative Forum meetings
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Regular updates from development projects within the Regional Park
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Possible upgrading of new path from Greeto Bridge to Blair Park to core path status and development of a link at the Blair Park end to the Kelburn Windfarm track
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New projects since last meeting
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Resignations and replacements of Chair and Vice Chair
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Funding by partner councils in this financial year and the relationship to the Regional Park
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Planning approval of a large wind turbine in the wild land designated area of the Regional Park
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Rewilding proposals
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Friends of Clyde Muirshiel – update
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Consultative Forum meetings – rather than cancel, postpone to another date
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Green belt areas adjoining the Regional Park
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Burnfoot application in Regional Park
Outstanding matters include:
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Roller Skiiing – update on introduction at Castle Semple
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Minute of Agreement – Progress
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Revision of Boundary of Regional Park
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Conference on Regional Parks by SCNP – is report available
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Damage to upland area of Regional Park by recent fires – update report
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Forum members discussed the following matters in relation to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park:
(i) Proposal to Establish Report by Park Manger at all Consultative Forum Meetings and Regular Updates from Development Projects within the Regional Park
DECIDED: That the Interim Park Co-ordinator provide an update report to all meetings of the Consultative Forum.
(ii) Possible Upgrading of New Path from Greeto Bridge to Blair Park to Core Path Status and Development of a Link at the Blair Park end of the Kelburn Windfarm track
DECIDED: That it be noted that this was a matter for North Ayrshire Council.
(iii) New Projects since last Meeting and Rewilding Proposals
DECIDED: That Joe Greenlees and Liz Parsons be advised to make contact with the Interim Park Co-ordinator.
(iv) Resignations and Replacements of Chair and Vice Chair
DECIDED:
(a) That it be noted that Renfrewshire Council would make a nomination for the position of Chair of the Joint Committee at a Council meeting scheduled to be held on 27 February 2020; and
(b) That it be noted that the nomination to the vacant position of Vice Chair of the Joint Committee was a matter for North Ayrshire Council.
(v) Funding by Partner Councils in this Financial Year and the relationship to the Regional Park
DECIDED: That it be noted that the decisions regarding funding of partner councils rested with each individual Council.
(vi) Planning Approval of Large Wind Turbine in the Wild Land Designated Area of the Regional Park
DECIDED: That it be noted that, on behalf of the Consultative Forum, the Chair of the Consultative Forum would submit an objection to this planning application to North Ayrshire Council.
(vii) Friends of Clyde Muirshiel
DECIDED: That it be noted that members of the Consultative Forum had drafted a constitution and development plan and that to date there were no office bearers identified.
(vii) Consultative Forum Meetings
DECIDED: That, in future, meetings of the Consultative Forum be rescheduled and not cancelled.
(viii) Green Belt Areas Adjoining the Regional Park and Burnfoot application in Regional Park
DECIDED: That the update provided be noted.