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Loanhead Community Development Association
OUR AIMS
 
GENERAL BACKGROUND LEADING TO THE FORMATION OF THE ASSOCIATION
 
The flooding and other problems in the Memorial Park which arose at the time of the 2007 Gala Day highlighted a lack of investment in the park’s infrastructure over a period of many years. A number of meetings then took place involving the local Councillors and representatives of the Gala Committee and the Boys Club to secure improvements to the park.

Subsequently, other issues, such as the future of the Town Hall, arose. It quickly became apparent that there was a pressing need for a forum which would bring together a wider grouping of local interests and organisations to pursue improved facilities for all groups in Loanhead. To this end, the meetings developed into an informal Steering Group seeking to establish a Loanhead Community Development Association which would facilitate communication and co-operation between local groups whilst working together for the good of the local community.

On 3 December 2008 a public meeting was held in Loanhead Town Hall when the Steering Group’s proposals were endorsed and a Constitution was formally adopted. In time the Association may develop to become a Community Development Trust and/or to seek charitable status, however, there are no immediate plans to establish a trust or to become a charity.

 
THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION
 

The objects of the Association are to enhance and expand the facilities available for the use of the residents of Loanhead and community groups and voluntary bodies operating in Loanhead by all or any of the following means:-
   
(i)
 The retention, maintenance, enhancement, improvement and, where necessary, expansion of existing public halls, other public buildings, parks, playing fields, other public open spaces and community facilities generally.
 
(ii)
 The development of new public halls, other public buildings, parks, playing fields, other public open spaces and community facilities generally.
 
(iii)
 The encouragement of the use of all public halls, other public buildings, parks, playing fields, other public open spaces and community facilities generally in order that each might be made use of for the maximum possible benefit of the residents of Loanhead and community groups and voluntary bodies operating in Loanhead.
 

The Association shall also seek to preserve the separate identity of Loanhead, together with the history, heritage and traditions of Loanhead.

 
STRUCTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION & MEETINGS
 
An Annual General Meeting will be held in May. At the Annual General Meeting a Forum will be appointed. The Forum shall comprise a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer plus not more than 2 nominees from each organisation with group membership and up to 10 members drawn from those parties with individual membership. In addition, each Councillor for the local authority ward or wards including all or part of Loanhead will be a member of the Forum by virtue of holding office as such Councillor.

The Forum will meet on not more than 3 occasions each year and will essentially be the policy making body for the Association. The limited number of meetings is designed to reflect the fact that most Forum members will have commitments in their own organisation. There will also be an Executive Committee comprising the 4 office bearers, up to 4 other members of the Forum and the local Councillors. It is anticipated that the Executive Committee will meet at least once in every period between meetings of the Forum to conduct the business of the Association.
 
WEBSITE This website has been established and the following features are available for use by all groups in membership:-
 
Directory of Local Organisations: This contains basic details of each organisation in membership of the Association, including a short description of the group, contact details, information concerning regular meetings (if appropriate and desired) and a link to any website operated by the group. Town Directory
 
Loanhead Events Diary: This provides each member organisation with the opportunity to advertise details of any event which is open to the public. It also provides the public in Loanhead with a central point where it is possible to obtain details of all public events in the town. In addition to providing publicity for events, this initiative should also help to avoid clashes of dates. Town Diary
 
LOANHEAD STREET FAIR This annual event takes place at Fountain Green on a Saturday during August. Each member organisation will be given an opportunity to set up a fundraising stall and/or a display to publicise their group. The Community Development Association will organise the provision of tables and equipment, entertainment (making use of the permanent platform) and publicity. It is hoped that the added numbers which this event will draw to the town centre will also prove to be a benefit to local shops and businesses.