This morning four small, empty nitrous oxide (laughing gas) cylinders were found by the bench at the Gas Works end of the Burnbraes. (Pictured below). We have not come across these before in Biggar, although we understand that nitrous oxide inhalation from these cylinders has been quite a problem down south for a couple of years. The cylinders are about the size of soda syphon bulbs for those who can remember those.
It is not illegal to possess these (there are some legitimate uses), but it is illegal to import or supply them "for human consumption". Nitrous oxide can cause dizziness, and can also cause suffocation if it displaces oxygen. There are other adverse effects from long term use. Inhaling the gas from cylinders can cause cold burns and damage to the mouth, so apparently some users put it into balloons first. The Police, the High School and the Youth Project have been contacted about this, so that they can keep an eye on the issue and warn young people not to get involved with something that might seem like a bit of harmless fun.
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At the Biggar Community Council meeting on 21st January, our Community Police Officer, David Wesencraft, asked us to remind members of our community about the problems of sheep worrying by dogs.
A five-month multi-agency campaign to highlight the reality of livestock attacks and trauma by dogs has been launched by the Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC). The aim of the campaign - "Your Dog - Your Responsibility” is to ensure dog owners understand the distressing nature as well as emotional and financial impacts such incidents can have, not just on farmers but everyone having to deal with the aftermath. Experience has shown that more often than not, livestock attacks and trauma occur when dog owners living, working or enjoying the rural environment, are not present. Regardless of whether a dog has been let off a lead and not obeyed commands, whether someone else was in charge of the dog at that time; or through the increasing number of dogs left alone at home or in gardens then escaping, owners are reminded that they must take responsibility for the actions of their dog. Gladman Scotland are holding a public exhibition of their proposal for a residential development on the Boghall site. It will take place in the Gillespie Centre, High Street, Biggar on Thursday 21st February between 12 noon and 8 pm. Gladman Scotland advise that they will be asking attendees to complete questionnaires on their thoughts of the proposal, and needs/concerns in the wider area. These can be completed at the event, or online if more convenient, allowing them to provide a brief summary of the comments they have received at that point.
The Proposal of Application Notice can be seen on the BCC website https://biggarcc.weebly.com/gladman-developments-scotland.h… The event will be publicised more widely in due course. Carluke “Civic Amenity Site” (dump) will be closed for essential repairs from 4pm on Sunday 20th Jan until 8 am on Sat 26th Jan. If you need to take stuff to the tip during this period the nearest SLC one is at East Ave, Blantyre Industrial Estate.
Biggar Community Council would like to remind the residents of Biggar that funding is available through the Clyde Wind Farm and Glenkerie Windfarm Micro Grants schemes. These small grants are administered by Biggar Community Council.
Applications can be made by constituted and unconstituted groups and individuals for projects which benefit the local community. Details of these 2 funds, as well as the forms and guidelines are available on the Grants page of our website. Before submitting an application, we would encourage you to read the guidelines to ensure that any application is within the remit of the fund and meets the eligibility criteria. If you have any questions, you can contact us via the Contact Us form on our website. |
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