The below correspondence with Renfrewshire Council was to seek their recognition of Residents Association, with their response indicating this is not possible as they have no statutory role for doing so.
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Date: 9 Oct 2015 09:10
Subject: Re: Fwd: Dargavel Village Residents Association
To: “Mike Pearsall” <>Hello Mike
I’m afraid it would appear that Renfrewshire Council has no statutory role with regard to the formation or registration of Residents’ Associations and I am sorry, but can offer no direct guidance/support in this respect.
Much like Paul’s remit is to support the Council’s tenants’ associations, my remit is to support the establishment and operation of Renfrewshire’s 23 statutory community councils and to provide information about CCs when requested. I’ll be happy to respond to any enquiry regarding the formation and operation of community councils.
It does look as though your association is a voluntary group and you may wish to contact Engage Renfrewshire which offers a single access point for community action, volunteering and social enterprise. This agency may be able to assist you further.
http://www.engagerenfrewshire.com/content/about/
Regards
Anne McNaughton
Senior Committee Services Officer
Finance & Resources0141 618 7104
From: Mike Pearsall <>
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Date: 08/10/2015 15:08
Subject: Fwd: Dargavel Village Residents AssociationDear Anne,Further to my correspondence with Paul McLean, I’m pleased to contact you regarding our new Residents Association in Dargavel Village, in hope of gaining a little more guidance in how we might formalise our organisation.Noting Paul’s point, I should say that we already have a connection with the Bishopton Community Council, through Alan Brown, who sits as a representative on both committees. We recognise that the Bishopton Community Council naturally includes Dargavel in its activities, but as a Residents Association, our focus is primarily on factor and landowner (BAE) liaison. Our formation was required by our title deeds, but we are seeking recognition/registration as appropriate, I would be grateful for any advice you can offer; if a phone call is more convenient, please do let me know. My number is 07810481590.Warm regards,Mike Pearsall———- Forwarded message ———-
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Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Subject: Dargavel Village Residents Association
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Cc:Dear Mr Pearsall
Thanks you for your correspondence, which has been forwarded to me through our TPS mailbox. Please accept my apologies for taking so long in replying.
I am afraid to advise the Housing Services within the Council assists and promotes tenant participation within Council owned estates and properties and as such we would not be in a position to set up a Tenants Association in Dargarval village.
However I note from your e mail that you would be keen to establish links to other relevant bodies. It may be of benefit to your association to establish links with the local Community Council. I have copied this email in to Anne McNaughton, who works with community Councils in Renfrewshire who would be happy to advise. Her telephone number is 0141 618 7104.
Kind regards
Paul McLean
Development & Housing Services
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House
Cotton Street
Paisley PA1 1WBTel: 0141 618 6264
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