Cllr Carol Puthucheary has reported on the closure of Torr
Road in Bridge of Weir, a summary report is provided on
page 3.
Work has started on the refurbishment of Livery Walk and
should last approximately ten weeks.
Good news for the residents of the Ranfurly Area of Bridge
of Weir. SPT has approved a timetable submitted by
McGills Bus Company which comes into effect on 1st March.
There will be six daily (Monday to Saturday) services in
all – four between Houston and Bridge of Weir and two
between Glasgow and Bridge of Weir. Constituents can
obtain a copy of the timetable from myself, McGills or
Pirie Centre. Thanks to those who supported the campaign.
Residents will be aware that at the Budget Meeting of Renfrewshire Council
in January, it was decided to change the qualifying distance for free
transport to Secondary Schools from two miles to the statutory three miles.
This was not a decision lightly taken, but every section of the Council has
had to make savings to balance the budget whilst trying to retain frontline
services. At the time of writing this article, the Roads Department had
not as yet assessed the walking routes to Gryffe High School for the pupils
affected by this decision. Many parents have contacted me with their
concerns and I have ensured that the Roads Department has been made
aware of them all. I have also raised the issue of a possible increase in
road traffi c. The free school transport will only be withdrawn if a “safe”
walking route is identifi ed by the Roads Department. However, parents
should be aware that “safe” means “when accompanied by an adult” – this
has always been the case and applies to walking routes to all schools. As a
contingency plan, I have contacted McGills Bus Company, because I realised
when looking at the new timetable that the fi rst bus in the morning would
Pink Ribbon Charity Coffee Morning
not get the children to Gryffe High School on time. McGills have said that
they would happy to put on an extra service, subject to SPT approval.
Jackie Gray and Sandra Watson are walking 20 miles around Scone Palace
I have received complaints about the accumulation of litter on verges.
in Perth to support Breast Cancer Care in May. To achieve our fund raising There is a Litter Squad Hotline Number - 0140 840 3457 - or residents can
target, we are holding a Pink Ribbon Charity inform me of problem areas and I shall report them.
Coffee Morning in the lower Hall at Langbank
I am presently carrying out an “audit” of grit bins in the area and would
Church of Scotland, Main Rd, Langbank on
be grateful if residents could let me know of any suggested new locations,
Saturday 27th March from 10am-12noon. There
locations which previously had a grit bin and grit bins which exist but are
will be a “pink” stall, book stall, and a raffl e
not serviced. Following complaints by Langbank residents, I have requested
and lots of delicious home baking. Entry at the
a copy of the gritting route to ensure major roads are receiving treatment.
door costs £3 and includes tea or coffee and a
The Early Warning Indicator Annual Inspection revealed a number of issues
selection of cakes.
requiring attention in Bridge of Weir, including insuffi cient seating in the
Please come along and support this charity Houston Road Park. However, two additional seats are on order and should
event to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care. be in place this Spring.
The Bridge of Weir Play Park Improvement Group has been working very
hard indeed and are to be congratulated, they kindly sent me a copy of
Langbank Joinery Services their plans for the future. The Houston Road Park project is now complete.
have been delivering quality Work has begun in the Glen Park with the installation of a wide range of new
craftsmanship for the past 25 years, play equipment. The Group is currently fundraising for the development of
locally for the past 11 years. Our Lintwhite Park and has formulated an outline proposal.
work includes the manufacture
Finally, would the lady from Hillview Road in Bridge of Weir who contacted
of Sash and Case windows and
me recently about a housing issue, please contact me again.
staircases and have recently just
Surgery dates... Bridge of Weir: 1st Tuesday, Cargill Hall at 6.30pm.
complete a refurbishment project
Langbank: 1st Wednesday, Primary School at 6pm.
in conjunction with Historic
Bishopton: 1st Wednesday, Library at 6.45pm.
Scotland.
I can be contacted on: Tel: 0140 840 3486/ 01505 612800
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I am still attempting to respond to the many
You may want to add an extension to your existing home, or convert
concerned parents regarding the school transport. I
your attic space or Garage to give you that extra space you’ve always
will continue to meet with parents and will respond
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as soon as I can as I have also been busy with other
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council duties. I met with offi cers recently regarding
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the many potholes which keep appearing and I am
If you want to transform you outside living space we can also design, pleased to confi rm that most of these have now been
supply and fi t beautiful fi lled particuarly the two very deep ones on bowfi eld
Scandinavian decking so you road in howwood. I am still pursuing the footpath
can relax and enjoy the long resurfacing and barrier replacement on the corner
summer evenings. of midton road bowfi eld road and hope to provide
Whatever joinery works you
an update on this very soon as this has now been
may need, from fi tting locks,
ongoing for some time and is now very dangerous due to the weather . I
new windows and doors to
have also instructed the dog warden and our environmental wardens to
building your dream home,
patrol the area particularly bowfi eld road as there appears to be some
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irresponsible owners not picking up after their dogs. I would urge anyone
can provide the quality and
to contact me if they see a dog fouling in their street in order to tackle
service you can rely on.
this as it really is becoming an issue for residents walking in their area
and the children who live nearby.
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