Johnstone High pupils returned to their refurbished
building which included work on the interior of the
school, fl ooring, heating, lighting, windows and roofi ng.
This investment has been well received by all.
At the last Local Area Committee (LAC) meeting the
following grants were approved. Farrier Court Sheltered
Housing £499, 1st Johnstone Girls Brigade £870, 2nd
Johnstone Boys Brigade £500, Johnstone Fitness for
Disabled Club £375, Johnstone Seniors Forum £550,
As everyone is well aware, the Christmas holiday period Johnstone Sew Art Elderly Disabled Club £375, The
and much of January saw unusually cold weather with Oaks Tenants & Residents Association £400, Johnstone
much snow and ice. As vice -chair of the committee Community Council £5000, Johnstone High School
responsible I visited the depot on several occasions Parent Council £4335, Kilbarchan & Howwood District Guides £2000,
and was impressed by the hard work put in on a 24hr Lochwinnoch ROAR Lunch and Social Club £499, Lochwinnoch Elderly
basis by management and staff to achieve the prime Forum £1300 and Calder Drama Club £499. Grant application forms
responsibility of keeping our main roads open. This can be obtained by contacting Corporate Services, Renfrewshire Council,
year so far we have used 1600 tons of salt compared Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1TR on 0141 840 3399 or by emailing local-
to 300 tons in the whole of last year. I received many area-committees.cs@renfrewshire.gov.uk
calls from constituents and was able to help most. I
Renfrewshire Hard of Hearing Support Group which was formed a year ago
would remind householders that at our East Hamilton
to raise awareness, campaign for positive change and to provide support
St depot (near the railway bridge at Cappielow) there
and activities for those with a hearing loss, meet monthly in the Mile End
is a facility to fi ll bags with grit for personal use.
Centre, 30 Seedhill Road, Paisley. Telephone 0141 847 4950 for details.
We are fi nalising our budget for 10/11 and this has proved to be less
I was heartened to hear that the MS Society Scotland were the benefi ciaries
of a trial than anticipated, given our prudent decision last year to do
of a cheque for £22,722.04 which was the total raised last year from a
a 2 year budget. We should be able to avoid cuts In frontline services
number of events led by our Provost Councillor Celia Lawson.
and as part of the administration this is one of my personal objectives.
Last year some 762 P6 pupils were sent on a 2 day residential outdoor
Since Renfrewshire Council introduced its new improved recycling service,
education experience. We are continuing this for a further year due to
1,638 tonnes of waste has been diverted from landfi ll. The collection of
its popularity with children, teachers and importantly parents. I am sure
recyclable materials helps Renfrewshire Council meet the Scottish targets
we all remember trips as children and what we gained from what were in
of recycling and composting 40% of all household waste by 2010 and 50%
the main new experiences.
by 2013. For more information, call the Greener Renfrewshire Helpline
on: 0141 842 4448 or visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/recycling
Unfortunately the food waste trial has come to an end at the end of
January, the funding of £252k from the Scottish Government was secured
If you require my help, you can contact me on 01505 843507 or email me
for only one year. This has proved to be a great success and offi cers are
at cllr.david.arthur@renfrewshire.gov.uk
currently looking at how we could incorporate collection using the brown
bins. Compared to the other 3 councils in the trial our 5,000 households Renfrewshire Council has pledged £5,000 from its Access
had the best set out %. Thanks to everyone who conscientiously separated Budget for the provision of a footpath across the playing
their waste food products. fi eld by the railway in Langbank. The path will run
2010 marks the centenary of Girl-guiding and I had the pleasure of
from Station Road to right-of-way that runs along the
attending as Depute Provost the AGM of the Greenock Division and also,
west side of the playing fi eld. As part of the project,
with my wife, the presentation of Guidespell at the Arts Guild. This was
the bridge will be widened to allow for buggies using
a wonderful evening of dance, music, singing and humour. The Guides,
it. The Council has also agreed to fund the resurfacing
Scouts, Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade have the best part of 4,000
of the right-of-way from Denniston Road down to the
youngsters attending on a regular basis in Inverclyde and real praise must
top of the steps from the path that leads to the playing
go to the unpaid and dedicated leaders who make this possible.
fi eld/Station. This is one of the Core Paths in the Core
Paths Plan and this should also be complete by the end
Ministers Question Time with Reverends McGranaghan, McEnhill
of the Financial Year. No decision has been made regarding the X22 bus
and Cranston (sounds like a half back line) was really interesting. It
services Greenock to Clydebank via Langbank and the Company is still
demonstrated how learned and well read these gentlemen are, and do
debating regarding the Langbank to Braehead and Glasgow route. I am
not even try to compete when it comes to the scriptures!
still pursuing the reinstatement of a bus service to the Ranfurly area in
My February Kilmacolm surgery will be on Saturday 20th 10am-11am in
Bridge of Weir with SPT and we are currently investigating two possible
the library. My Port Glasgow surgery will be at Clune Park Wednesday
solutions. 500 survey letters were sent out to residents by Bill Wilson
24th 5pm-6pm.
MSP and so far, 33% of those contacted have responded. Responses are
I can be contacted on mobile 07766 992294, offi ce 01475 712727 and
still being received.
home 01475 741969.
Worried about your fuel bills? Call the Home Heat Helpline on 0800
336699 for advice.
Surgeries are as follows: Wed 3rd Feb 6pm to 6.30pm Langbank Primary
School, Wed 3rd Feb 6.45pm to 7.30pm Bishopton Community Library.
Please note my Surgery on Tues 2nd Feb in Bridge of Weir is cancelled.
Constituents can contact me by telephone on 0141-840 3486 or 01505
612800 or by e-mail at cllr.carol.puthucheary@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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