313 APRIL 2021 - Gryffe Advertizer

WARD 11
Cllr Natalie Don
It is great to be able to write to you all again. The last
year has been incredibly difficult for us all with the
Covid-19 pandemic but with the continued roll out of the vaccine,
we can all hope to get back to some form of normality this year.
Renfrewshire Council’s budget was recently passed, which
prioritises Renfrewshire’s Covid Recovery and puts the well-being
of our communities at it’s heart, despite huge pressures as a result
of the pandemic.
Council tax: Will be frozen for the coming year, more money will
be invested into our play parks and green spaces as a result of the
vital role these spaces played during the pandemic. There will be
funding to support the provision of safe road crossing facilities to
improve safer walking routes to schools and nurseries and funding
for studies to reduce traffic and promote safer walking within rural
Renfrewshire villages. More funding to support social recovery
including more funding into mental health, support for businesses,
support for private tenants, care experienced young people and
young carers and a large investment to support increased pressures
in the Adult Social Care Services.
Bishopton: I am well aware of the growing concern for increased
health provision. This is an absolute priority for me and I have been
continuously pushing for progress with this and will continue to
do so. I am pleased that both the nursery and primary school in
Dargavel are progressing well with the nursery still on track for
completion in July 2021 and the primary school set for its first intake
of pupils in the new school year.
Bridge of Weir: Scottish Water begin repairs in Mimosa Road
following a longstanding issue with sewage overspill. I hope once
complete that this provides the solution that was so badly needed
for local residents. I know that local roads are a concern following a
harsh winter. Renfrewshire Council’s roads resurfacing programme
is now being finalised and I have requested several of our local
roads are included in this years programme including Main Street
in Bridge of Weir.
Finally, I know that many people have been concerned by an increase
in incidents of vandalism and fire raising in our communities with
bins set alight, parks vandalised and play equipment destroyed.
This is simply not acceptable, our outside spaces have been so
important to us during lockdown and it is really sad to see things
that are enjoyed or used by the community being ruined. I have
raised all incidents that have been brought to my attention with the
Police and the wardens service and will continue to do so.
CONTACT: Due to the current COVID restrictions, my surgeries are
taking place remotely at 10am on the first Saturday of the month
however I am happy to arrange a call at anytime throughout the
month. Residents can contact me to arrange a chat by emailing me
at: natalie.don@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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