If you drive on the country roads of the ward then you will know that many of the roads are heavily potholed and deteriorating. In mid-April 2008 Renfrewshire Council will be making a significant additional investment in pothole repairs on the rural roads. You should see improvements - please tell me if you don't.

There is a problem with dog fouling in many of our streets. Please do clean up after your pet and don't allow them to foul play areas, playing fields or open spaces if you can avoid such areas. With the longer summer evenings encouraging children to play outdoors we all want them to play safely and without risk.

 

Grounds Maintenance
A new street sweeping and grounds maintenance regime is to be tested in Ward 10 for Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank. Through this new regime it is to be hoped that village gateways, main roads and the libraries will look more appealing and welcoming. The test runs through Summer 2008. Please let me know where you see improvements.

Traffic Congestion at Bishopton Station
A draft parking scheme has been prepared that uses yellow-line restrictions to effect better vehicle movements through clearer streets and promotes the use of the existing car parks.

Parking permits are being considered for residents. More details by Summer 2008.

McGill's 902 Bus Service
Have you used the new bus service from Greenock to Paisley yet? It runs approximately once an hour, in both directions, and stops at all existing stops along Greenock Road, Bishopton.

Ring 'n' Ride Service 965
Passengers from Bishopton or Erskine only will be able to travel to points along Ferry Road from the M8 flyover at Bishopton (near Anderson Road) to the Erskine Bridge roundabout. This will permit travel from Bishopton to Hewlett Packard, Erskine Home and Ailsa Lodge Residential home for example.

Passengers are required to book in advance, maximum 24 hours (except for Saturday, Sunday and Monday travel) and minimum 2 hours on the booking line at 0845 123 5048, open between 0900hrs and 1600hrs Monday to Friday.

Service 965 operates between 0700hrs (0900hrs Sunday) and 1800hrs daily.