howwood & elderslie


I am pleased to see that following a request from myself and a site visit with offi cers the new bollards have all been erected near to the Howwood Village store, this will improve visibility when parking near to the store and also avoid heavy lorries parking on the footpath causing damage and limiting visibility to both drivers and pedestrians.


Over the summer months there has been an increase in antisocial behaviour and fl y-tipping not to mention the ongoing issue of dog fouling. The Renfrewshire Warden service operates seven days a week responding to residents calls about vandalism, graffi ti, antisocial behaviour, litter and fl y tipping if you need to contact the service call 0141 889 3499 or email wardens.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk/wardens.


Further to my correspondence over the last few years regarding the problems that many of my constituents have experienced regarding discolouration of their drinking water and also the quality whilst washing and bathing I am happy to an announce that Scottish Water has secured funding to undertake a project at Muirdykes Water Treatment Works to rehabilitate the water mains network that is affected by this issue. This work will help to minimise the levels of manganese in the water supply which will improve the quality of your drinking water.


I have also visited with several constituents recently in order to assist with the housing improvements works that are currently being carried out in their area. If you are experiencing diffi culties or have any concerns and would like to discuss the works proposed please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss.


In the current economic climate more and more people are experiencing fi nancial diffi culties. There are a number of benefi t reforms being introduced by the UK Government which will have a signifi cant impact to households. Many individuals still do not claim benefi ts that they are entitled to so to help Renfrewshire Money week will take place in November in order to raise awareness of the advice services available and provide advice. There are many ways that you can obtain assistance such as Advice Works 01505 382328. They can even arrange a home visit for those who are unable to attend at the local offi ce. There is also the money advice service www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk also 0300 500 5000. The Scottish Government could also help with your heating costs which are becoming a huge burden for many families. The Energy Assistance Package could help, check your eligibility for assistance with insulation for your home on 0800 512 012.


My surgeries are, as always held weekly on a Thursday evening • Howwood Village Hall - 1st Thurs - 6.30pm to 7.30pm • Auchenlodment PS - 2nd Thurs - 6pm to 7pm • Cochrane Castle CC - 2nd Thurs - 7.15pm to 7.45pm • Elderslie Village Hall - 3rd Thurs - 6.30pm to 7.30pm • Cochrane Castle/St David’s Joint Campus - 4th Thurs - 6.30pm to 7.30pm


Surgery details may change particularly during school and public holidays. To confi rm times and dates of surgeries, please call 0141 840 3477.


I am available at the following contact details: Facebook page: cllr.traciemcgee.snp@hotmail.co.uk


You can also contact me on 01505 706568 or 07768142489 or email: cllr. tracie.mcgee@renfrewshire.gov.uk


Howwood Village Walks


Come along and join Howwood Wildlife & Woodlands Group for walks in and around Howwood.


Meet at the Triangle. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Duration of walks will vary between 2 to 3 hours approximately and are easy to moderate. Accompanied children and dogs are very welcome.


Routes will depend on conditions and therefore will be decided just before or on the day of the walk. Look out for press notice of likely routes. Routes are likely to be one of the Howwood walks on http://www.howwood. com/pdf/howwood_route_guide.pdf .


Contact: Christine Scarsbrook scarsbrookc@ aol.com for further details.


Elderslie Kirk Lunch Club


Meets in the Hall attached to the Kirk on Mondays from 12noon to 2pm. The menu consists of soup and toasties, with some entertainment thrown in for good measure, all for the pricely sum of £2.


Elderslie Kirk


The weekly Wednesday morning drop-in continues from 10.30am to 11.30am in the church hall. All welcome.


Car Boot Sale


Wallace Tavern Car Boot Sales are held on each 2nd Sunday of the month from 12pm-4.30pm. Bookings welcome - early set up and facilities are available. Everyone welcome. In aid of PDSA. £5 per pitch. For further information telephone 01505 322053.


Hi there, as you read this Summer will be a distant memory. Apart from a few days here and there, it was a pretty poor summer. Maybe I’m just getting old and misty eyed but summers did seem better when I was younger!


Your local councillors will be working towards May s local elections. This election will be the fi rst for a number of years when Councillors alone are up for election and not voted for on the same day as MSP’s. This hopefully will mean voters are only voting on council issues and not on national ones.


I’m delighted with the road works that have been completed along Midton Road particularly near St Vincent’s hospice. For too long relatives have had to suffer potholes on the road when visiting their loved ones. Hopefully this work will solve the problem once and for all. Although with winter just around the corner some of our roads no doubt will be affected by the weather.


It’s great to see one of the local football teams using the football park. I passed the other night and it was packed with local youngsters going through their paces. Maybe the next Messi or Ronaldo will come from Howwood !!


As you know the bus service to Glasgow has been cut back and people are now even more reliant on the train . So I was disappointed to hear fares have to be increased signifi cantly. People are being hit in the pocket from all angles and this increase will again hurt passengers in the pocket and do nothing to help the economy.


I am working with the council to improve signage to the new Pharmacy in the Village. I hope to see some new signs being allowed to be put up soon.


Some of the local groups have moved out of the Village Hall due to the large increase in the cost of lets. As the number of lets decrease let’s hope this does not give the council any thoughts of closing this much needed facility.


Until next time take care, Iain McMillan. | www.advertizer.co.uk| 01505 874385 | 41


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