It is with great sadness that I report that one of our SNP group NHS GGC also had a petition with 20,000 names handed to him
members cllr Kenny Ferguson died recently after a long illness. during his visit to IRH by the editor of the Greenock Telegraph.
Kenny was a real gentleman and was very passionate about The number of signatures shows the strength of feeling that
the various issues he got involved with. He was well known in there is to retain the voluntary run service. Now we must hope
the community he lived in and served as a councillor. Kenny that the final decision that is taken by the health board will be
will be sorely missed by all of us. to retain the community tea bar permanently.
It was great news to hear that NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde A few weeks ago I had a Kilmacolm constituent complaining
have backed down on their earlier decision to close the tea to me that part of the cycle path was being used by motor
bar at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, even if only on a temporary cyclists next to his home. I am told that this has occurred
basis for the moment while they consider a decision on the two at this time in previous years. I immediately contacted the
Aroma Cafe pilot schemes being ran at Glasgow hospitals. This police and they have agreed to monitor the situation to
decision was taken following the health board’s chairperson prevent further misuse of the cycle path. I would urge anyone
recent meeting with Mrs Jean Rees (chairperson of the League of who sees this kind of misuse of the cycle path to contact the police
Hospital Friends) at the IRH where he saw for himself the first class on 01475-492500.
job that Jean and other volunteers do and have done for more than
I have had a number of constituents complain that the cycle path is
30 years. Sometimes it can help when board members/directors of
partly blocked with the overgrowth of bushes, as always I have passed
public bodies see projects like these for themselves and do not just
these on to council officials. Part of the problem appears to be that
rely on reports and recommendations by officials. The chairperson of
Sustrans have limited resources. In the past I have suggested that
people serving community service orders should be used to do work
of this nature, and I am delighted to say that this option is now be
investigated.
A Kilmacolm constituent was in touch about the state of pavements
surrounding the West Glen Park recently. I contacted roads officials
at the council and after some investigation about who is responsible
about this I have been told that the matter will be dealt with either
by roads or environmental services. As well as letting the constituent
know this I also passed the information on to the chairperson of the
Kilmacolm Community Council.
My next surgery will be in Clune Park Resource Centre in Port Glasgow
on Wednesday 10th June at 12pm. Anyone wanting to contact me can
do so by phoning me at my council office on 01475-712727 or on mobile
at 07747 765839, or by emailing me at jim.macleod@inverclyde.gov.
uk or writing to me at Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Clyde
Square, Greenock, PA15 1LY.
Recently I had the pleasure and privilege of being the
‘Inspecting Officer’ at this year’s Annual Inspection
and Display of The Boys’ Brigade 1st Lochwinnoch
Company and being a past member it certainly made
it extra special.
My congratulations go to all the officers, boys and
helpers who put in a lot of hard work to make it an
excellent and most enjoyable evening.
A century old and definitely going strong is the
Kilbarchan Scout Group and to mark the occasion the
Provost of Renfrewshire, Councillor Celia Lawson,
held a Civic Reception in the form of a lunch to mark the occasion.
My congratulations to all the officers, boys and helpers of Kilbarchan
Scout Group on their 100th Birthday.
Our communities are very fortunate that we have so many committed
and dedicated people within our uniformed organisations, who give
so much of their time to mould, guide and teach so many of our
young people through their early years of life and give them a terrific
grounding for their years ahead.
There is no doubt that any of our young people who have a lengthy
service in any of our uniformed organisations are certainly held with
esteem in later life especially when searching for employment.
As a parent and councillor who has certainly benefited from this
experience, I will certainly support all of our uniformed organisations
and their volunteers as best as I can.
If you require my help, you can contact me on 01505 843507 or email
me at cllr.david.arthur@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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