There are many positive things happening in the Ward I was greatly concerned to see that the CTC - the UK’s
right now. Thanks go to all those who nominated national cyclists’ organisation - has listed Renfrewshire
Bridge of Weir in the preliminary survey for the as 182nd out of 206 authorities for repairing potholes.
Scottish Government’s Town Centre Regeneration With less than 20% of reported potholes repaired,
Fund; the village coming 7th in a national table of the council needs to improve its performance so that
communities seeking improvements. I spoke with residents can travel safely. Not only do potholes
Council officials to seek support for a formal bid to cause trips and falls, they damage vehicles and can be
the fund for Bridge of Weir and they readily agreed. dangerous when vehicles swerve to avoid them. If you
By the time you read this, the bid will be with the spot a pothole, please get in touch.
Scottish Government. I also know that several local
For too long inconsiderate parking around Bishopton
residents have very ambitious ideas for the use of
Train Station has caused unnecessary inconvenience
any monies that may be granted. The total fund is
and is on occasion dangerous. I am pleased that
£60M for Scotland; what an opportunity!
Renfrewshire Council will be consulting residents on a parking scheme
The improvement works at Livery Walk are almost complete. I know that will help solve the problem in the short term. Next year the council
it’s been difficult for residents and the street-level businesses to will be taking over responsibility from the police for issuing parking
accommodate all the building works but I thank you for your patience fines. Thereafter I – and the other ward councillors – hope a permanent
and hope you are pleased with the improvements. solution can be found that is both sympathetic to the environment and
Music tuition was affected by Renfrewshire Council’s budget decisions
meets the needs of residents.
for 2009/10. Council has considered all the representations and Work is nearing completion on the upgrade of Livery Walk in Bridge
complaints and has re-worked the proposal to deliver more frequent of Weir. It has been a long hard slog to get the repairs undertaken –
tuition to some pupils whilst maintaining the financial saving. This and I want to thank the residents, shoppers and businesses for their
has been a very difficult decision; the status quo was not sustainable forbearance during the inconvenience. All of the village’s councillors
and savings had to be found. I trust you believe that Councillors have worked to get these repairs and I am delighted that this long overdue
listened, acted and responded appropriately. work is now nearing the end.
To all school leavers; I wish you every success for your future and hope Councillors Langlands, puthucheary and myself are sending a letter to
that your experience of Renfrewshire’s schools has been positive and Transport Scotland regarding the dangers posed by the roundabout at
has given you a robust educational base from which you will achieve Langbank and the need for speed restrictions.
more.
Finally can I urge all readers to visit both Bridge of Weir’s Gala day on
Councillors Puthucheary, Holmes and myself are sending a letter 13th June (Houston Road Park) and Bishopton Gala day on 20th June –
to Transport Scotland regarding the roundabout at Langbank. We there’s some great stalls and entertainment – something for everyone.
will continue the campaign to introduce measures that mean that
Mob:07917-882296 E-mail:cllr.michael.holmes@renfrewshire.gov.uk
residents do not take their life in their hands when accessing and
leaving the A8.
Surgeries: 4th Monday: Langbank PS (6-6.30pm)
4th Monday: Bishopton Library (6.45 – 7.45pm)
As summer arrives may I offer my best wishes to all the Gala and
4th Wednesday: Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir (6.30– 7.30pm)
Festival organisers; may the sun shine and all the participants have
a great time.
Langbank & Bishopton Bus Service
My contact details are... Mob: 07717-436415, Office: 0141-840-3204,
Councillors Puthucheary, Holmes and Langlands report that Bishopton
Email: cllr.iain.langlands@renfrewshire.gov.uk
and Langbank are now enjoying a new, enhanced bus service from
My surgeries are...
Travel Scotland Ltd. The X22 bus service from Greenock to Clydebank
4th Monday: Langbank Primary (6:00pm), Bishopton Library (6:45pm)
will take in Bishopton and Langbank from Monday 29th June. The
4th Wednesday: Bridge of Weir Cargill Hall (6:30pm)
service will provide a direct public transport link across the River
Clyde and will now serve the villages of Langbank and Bishopton.
Across the river the service will stop near the Golden Jubilee Hospital
and at Clydebank College. This would be an hourly service with a
2-hourly service operated on a Sunday. The service – which has
received a grant from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport – will run
for at least four years and the buses will be the new easy to use, low
floor model, equipped with CCTV.
Scottish Travel are also considering a service to Loch Lomond Shores
in the summer and a pilot scheme running from Langbank through
Bishopton to Glasgow Airport/Braehead/Glasgow City Centre.
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