307 APRIL 2020 - Gryffe Advertizer

e: info@advertizer.co.uk | t: 01505 613340 APRIL 2020
It easy to blame the bad weather for the condition of the
roads but we all know that there are numerous gullies
(drains) in the road that have been blocked for years.
The Council needs to realise that water and roads don’t
mix well. Potholes are opening up within a month of
being filled. Here are the roads in my ward that will be
resurfaced this coming year under the 2020/21 Roads
Capital Programme:
Bridge of Weir: Carruth Road, Hazelwood Road, Ranfurly Road
(Kilbarchan to Hazelwood), Kilgraston Road (Part), St Andrews
Drive (Part).
Bishopton: A8 - Greenock Road (at Kingston Rd), A8 - Greenock
Road (at Nether Southbar), Station Road, Bruce Road.
Langbank: Middlepenny Road.
I will pass on the list of the pavements as soon as I am advised by
the department. My understanding is that there will be more works
to resolve flooding issues. It would certainly be worthwhile digging
out the ditches and checking all the culverts thoroughly.
A group from Bridge of Weir recently visited the St Mirren Men’s
Shed and were inspired, and a small committee has now been
formed to take things forward, the initial thoughts are to build
a temporary structure in the Coal Year. It is a case of watch this
space!
With so much news about the Coronavirus at the moment it was a
surprise to me that I had to introduce an emergency motion at the
recent full Council meeting to get any information of the Council’s
plans; however the lack of hand cleansing stations in the building is
pretty negligent I think.
Council tax is going up by 4.64% in Renfrewshire and council
housing rent by 2%. The Conservative Group voted with the Labour
Group for a council tax freeze. We feel that more money should
be coming out of Scottish Government to support councils as we
are being asked to do more but not being given the funding to
support this.
Please note my surgery details:
• Langbank Parish Church Hall - 1st Monday of month (6.30pm)
• Bridge of Weir Cargill Hall - 2nd Monday of month (6.30pm)
• Bishopton Community Library - 3rd Monday of month (6.30pm)
For further information on any of the above, please contact me
by phone on 0300-300-1291 or by email to cllr.james.maclaren@
renfrewshire.gov.uk . Check out my Facebook page for more
information and copies of my community council reports etc. www.
facebook.com/councillormaclaren
Working with you and improving our local area. Please feel free to
contact me with any of your concerns, and I am happy to meet with
you at a mutually convenient time. If there is something that you
would like me to write about more often then please drop me a line.
It is always good to get feedback, particularly of the positive kind.
Your Ward 11 Councillors
James MacLaren, Natalie Don, Colin McCulloch |
Advice Surgeries: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/councillors
Community Council Visitors welcome at monthly meetings
BISHOPTON: Primary School: 1st Thursday at 7.30pm
www.bishoptoncouncil.com
BRIDGE OF WEIR: 1st Tuesday, Cargill Hall: 7pm
www.bridgeofweir.org
LANGBANK: Church Hall: 2nd Wed at 7.30pm
Community Halls to Let
Bridge of Weir: Freeland Church. Tel: 612245
The Bridge
Shop News – An extensive range of Greeting Cards are on sale
to cover most special occasions. Our usual stationery items are
always in stock. We also have pocket money items which will keep
young children amused.
Post Office - Going on holiday soon? Ask our Post Office staff for
a leaflet on Travel Insurance. Euros are available for purchase and
other currencies can be ordered.
Help is at Hand within your Community Centre – Do you have any
issues to resolve? An appointment with one of your local elected
representatives could be the answer. Please call in to find out the
times of their surgeries.
An evening out at The Bridge – Twice monthly, you can enjoy a
film along with complimentary refreshments at The Bridge. Please
collect a Programme.
Web Site – Our website gives useful, up to date information, about
the services available at The Bridge.
Books –We have a selection of pre- loved books available for
purchase at modest prices. Please come in and have a look.
Cafe - Please visit our cafe where a warming cup of tea or coffee
and biscuits can be enjoyed in comfortable surroundings.
As always we wish to thank our dedicated team of volunteers who,
through their commitment, enable The Bridge Community Centre,
Shop and more importantly Post Office to serve the village.
ALL EVENTS AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19
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