Reminder:  Public Consultation Deadline Tuesday 10th December 2019 (5pm) - Your opportunity to comment

Developers propose 659 properties on The Mains Estate Greenbelt

There is still time to respond to East Dunbartonshire Council’s public consultation on the Main Issues Report (MIR) for the next Local Development Plan (LDP2).  A link on how to respond is provided below.  LDP2 will set out the strategy for the future use of land in Milngavie and Bearsden.

It is important that we support the council in its’ ambition to protect our greenbelt and direct new development to brownfield sites.

Why?

Because the greenbelt remains under threat.  Developers are seeking to change the designation of our greenbelt.  The Council advises that developers have sought to develop at least 659 properties on the greenbelt around the Mains Estate, Prestonfield, Craigdhu Wedge, Mosshead and North Baljaffray! (please see map at link below)

How you can respond

Please find details on how to respond at the following link: 

http://www.mera-milngavie.co.uk/docs/MIRConsultationReminder.pdf

Mains Estate Residents' Association

Developers propose 659 properties on The Mains Estate Greenbelt

Your opportunity to comment:

Public consultation response deadline Tuesday 10th December 2019 (5pm)

It is important that we each take the time to respond to East Dunbartonshire Council’s public consultation on the Main Issues Report (MIR) for the next Local Development Plan (LDP2).  A link on how to respond is provided below.  LDP2 will set out the strategy for the future use of land in Milngavie and Bearsden.

It is important that we support the council in its’ ambition to protect our greenbelt and direct new development to brownfield sites.

Why?

Because the greenbelt remains under threat.  Developers are seeking to change the designation of our greenbelt.  The Council advises that developers have sought to develop at least 659 properties on the greenbelt around the Mains Estate, Prestonfield, Craigdhu Wedge, Mosshead and North Baljaffray! (please see map at link below)

How you can respond

It is really important that you provide a written response before the deadline.  Please find details on how to respond at the following link: 

www.mera-milngavie.co.uk/docs/PublicConsultationMIR.pdf

The Council is also hosting a ‘drop-in event’ at the Bearden Community Hub – Lesser Hall, Drymen Road, Bearsden, on Tuesday 26th November 2019 between 3pm and 7pm.  There is no need to book, you can drop-in at any time and you will have an opportunity to discuss the main issues with Council Planning Officers.  Please take time to come along if you possibly can. 

Mains Estate Residents' Association

IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY


Tuesday 26th November, 3pm to 7pm at Bearsden Community Hub – Lesser Hall

Public Consultation on Local Development Plan – 15 October 2019 until 10 December 2019 – Main Issues Report

The Council has arranged two drop-in events for you to discuss their proposals for the next local development plan.  The consultation is the last chance to comment before the draft development plan is produced.  The Council’s preferred development options favour maintaining the greenbelt and regenerating brownfield sites.   This proposal is in line with community engagement at the previous public consultation.  Accordingly, it will be important to support the Council with their proposals.

https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/council/consultations/main-issues-report-consultation

Developers also have opportunities to comment on the proposals.  They have alternatively proposed that in excess of 2,100 houses be built in Bearsden and Milngavie, most of which would be built on the greenbelt.

www.mera-milngavie.co.uk/docs/Proposed_development_sites.png

*** We will provide you with further information and guidance shortly on how to most effectively respond to this latest consultation ***

To contact us by email please write to secretary@mera-milngavie.co.uk

You can also find us on Facebook at MERA Milngavie and on Twitter @MeraMilngavie 

#MainsEstate

Back by popular demand!

Put the GO in GLASGOW this week with the Number 15 Citybus from Milngavie!

MERA is delighted to advise of the re-instatement of the hourly Number 15 Citybus service from the Mains Estate to Glasgow City Centre via Bearsden, Garscube and the West End from Monday 12 August 2019.   The new service runs through both rush hours. 

MERA would like to encourage residents to use the bus whenever possible.  Thanks to your support Glasgow Citybus has offered the prospect of an enhanced service if demand grows.  Please let friends and neighbours know.

The new timetable is available at theses links:
http://www.spt.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/service-15-120819.pdf

https://westcoastmotors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/15-online-Aug-19-1.pdf

Glasgow Citybus (operated by West Coast Motors) has supplied a Q&A sheet.

https://westcoastmotors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PDF-GCB-S15-customer-QA-FINAL-Aug-2019.pdf

Put the GO in GLASGOW this week with the Number 15 Citybus from Milngavie!

It connects us to the heart of Glasgow and everywhere in between!

https://westcoastmotors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/15-17-map.pdf

Here are FIFTEEN REASONS to use it…

1.      Connect direct to MILNGAVIE STATION and MILNGAVIE VILLAGE, no parking problems.

And the other direction:

2.      Stops at BALJAFFRAY, handy for shops and more.

3.      Then BEARSDEN CROSS, for restaurants, shops, etc.

4.      On to BEARSDEN STATION, for trains to Glasgow, Edinburgh and stations between.

5.      Travels along the SWITCHBACK ROAD, past Glasgow University’s Garscube Estate.

6.      Next stop ANNIESLAND, with the number 16 bus to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

7.      Passes GARTNAVEL GENERAL HOSPITAL.

8.      Stops in HYNDLAND, full of restaurants, boutique shops and more.

9.      Then BYRES ROAD, with all its famous attractions – plus Hillhead Underground.

10.  On to UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW and WOODLANDS, ideal for students or anyone visiting Kelvingrove or Finnieston.

11.  Then CHARING CROSS, full of bars, restaurants, and Train connections East and West.

12.  Ending at GEORGE SQUARE, in the heart of Glasgow.

13.  You can travel to all this without adding another car on the road! 

14.  Plus YOU don’t have to do the driving, especially if you want to enjoy one of the many bars and restaurants we’ve mentioned!

15.  You might make some new friends along the way!

Ways to keep in contact with MERA

If you, or your friends and neighbours, don't yet receive our newsfeed by email and would like to do so then you can Register on our website mera-milngavie.co.uk on the ‘Events’ page.  If you wish to unsubscribe from automatic updates, the details are at the foot of the email.

To contact us by email please write to secretary@mera-milngavie.co.uk

You can also find us on Facebook at MERA Milngavie and on Twitter @MeraMilngavie 

#MainsEstate

New Number 15 bus timetable from Mains Estate: commencing 1^st July 2019

We have been encouraged by reports this week of increased use of the Glasgow Citybus 15 service from the Mains Estate.

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) would like to draw our attention to the new contract awarded to McGill’s buses for replacement provision of the number 15 service for the next 24 months.  The service will operate between Milngavie - Bearsden - Anniesland (ONLY) via Switchback Road.  The service will be available Monday through Saturday.  SPT has asked MERA to share this information with you in order to promote the availability and use of this subsidised service.

The new timetable can be found at http://www.spt.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/15-booklet.pdf

Please note that the service terminates at Anniesland Cross where it is possible to change for other services to Gartnavel General Hospital, the University of Glasgow Gilmorehill, and the West End.

SPT advise that further information is available online at: http://www.spt.co.uk/bus/timetables, or alternatively via the national journey planner https://www.travelinescotland.com

Gartnavel General Hospital - From Monday it will be possible to access Gartnavel General Hospital from the Mains Estate via McGill's 15 service to Milngavie Station and then Scotrail to Hyndland OR McGill's 15 service to Bearsden Station and then Scotrail to Hyndland Station OR McGill's 15 service to Anniesland Cross and then First bus service 6, 6A & M11 along Great Western Road (eastbound) OR First bus 60A service from Castlemains Road to Hillfoot Station and then Scotrail to Hyndland Station OR First bus 60A service from Castlemains Road to St George's Cross and then First bus services 6 & 6A along Great Western Road (westbound).

University of Glasgow Gilmorehill campus - via the McGill's 15 service to Anniesland Cross and then First bus 6 & M4 to Byres Road OR First bus 60A service from Castlemains Road to St George's Cross and then Subway to Hillhead.

University of Glasgow Garscube campus –via the McGill's 15 service to Switchback Road.

The First bus 60A service timetable to Glasgow City Centre is available at https://www.firstgroup.com/greater-glasgow/plan-journey/timetables/?operator=10&service=60A&page=1&redirect=no

The most cost effective ways to make the journeys are:

Using McGill's and First bus only - Glasgow Tripper Smart Card https://glasgowtripper.co.uk  £5 for one day/£21 for 7 days, bought in advance.

Using First bus only - Firstday https://www.firstgroup.com/greater-glasgow/tickets/ticket-types/firstday £4.60p for one day across both zones of Glasgow, buy from driver.

Using bus, train and subway - SPT Zonecard http://www.spt.co.uk/travelcards/zonecard £26.80p for one week for three zones from Milngavie through to the West End and Glasgow city centre, bought in advance.

Ways to keep in contact with MERA

If you, or your friends and neighbours, don't yet receive our newsfeed by email and would like to do so then you can Register on our website mera-milngavie.co.uk on the ‘Events’ page.  If you wish to unsubscribe from automatic updates, the details are at the foot of the email.

To contact us by email please write to secretary@mera-milngavie.co.uk

You can also find us on Facebook at MERA Milngavie and on Twitter @MeraMilngavie

#MainsEstate

Find out more about Milngavie Community Hub Proposals Wednesday 26^th June 2019 @ Milngavie Town Hall

Please come along to Milngavie Town Hall this Wednesday (26th June) at 2pm, 3.30pm, 6pm or 7.30pm to hear the latest from East Dunbartonshire Council on the development of a community hub for the town.

https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/news/find-out-more-about-milngavie-community-hub-proposals

Please come along to listen and to have your say on Wednesday.

The Mains Estate Residents Association is also keen to have a Health Hub for integrated health and social care in Milngavie and has proposed that part of the vacant St Joseph’s school site be used for this purpose in due course.

Ways to keep in contact with MERA

If you, or your friends and neighbours, don't yet receive our newsfeed by email and would like to do so then you can Register on our website mera-milngavie.co.uk on the ‘Events’ page.  If you wish to unsubscribe from automatic updates, the details are at the foot of the email.

To contact us by email please write to secretary@mera-milngavie.co.uk

You can also find us on Facebook at MERA Milngavie and on Twitter @MeraMilngavie

#MainsEstate

Put the GO in GLASGOW this week with the Number 15 bus from Milngavie!

MERA would like to highlight the travel options available from the Number 15 bus service through the Mains Estate.  The current timetable through to Saturday 29 June is available at this link

https://westcoastmotors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/15_april_2019.pdf

SPT has advised MERA that they are currently re-tendering for a subsidised replacement bus service from Milngavie to Anniesland Cross, to commence in July.  Whoever wins the tender will also be permitted to run a commercial unsubsidised service into town past Gartnavel General Hospital and the University of Glasgow.  In order to encourage retention of the full service, MERA would like to encourage residents to use the bus this week.  If it fits into your schedule, we would be grateful for your help!

Put the GO in GLASGOW this week with the Number 15 bus from Milngavie!

It connects us to the heart of Glasgow and everywhere in between!

https://westcoastmotors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/15-17-map.pdf

Here are FIFTEEN REASONS to use it…

1.      Connect direct to MILNGAVIE STATION and MILNGAVIE VILLAGE, no parking problems.

And the other direction:

2.      Stops at BALJAFFRAY, handy for shops and more.

3.      Then BEARSDEN CROSS, for restaurants, shops, etc.

4.      On to BEARSDEN STATION, for trains to Glasgow, Edinburgh and stations between.

5.      Travels along the SWITCHBACK ROAD, past Glasgow University’s Garscube Estate.

6.      Next stop ANNIESLAND, with the number 16 bus to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

7.      Passes GARTNAVEL GENERAL HOSPITAL.

8.      Stops in HYNDLAND, full of restaurants, boutique shops and more.

9.      Then BYRES ROAD, with all its famous attractions – plus Hillhead Underground.

10.  On to UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW and WOODLANDS, ideal for students or anyone visiting Kelvingrove or Finnieston.

11.  Then CHARING CROSS, full of bars, restaurants, and Train connections East and West.

12.  Ending at GEORGE SQUARE, in the heart of Glasgow.

13.  You can travel to all this without adding another car on the road! 

14.  Plus YOU don’t have to do the driving, especially if you want to enjoy one of the many bars and restaurants we’ve mentioned!

15.  You might make some new friends along the way!

Ways to keep in contact with MERA

If you, or your friends and neighbours, don't yet receive our newsfeed by email and would like to do so then you can Register on our website mera-milngavie.co.uk on the ‘Events’ page.  If you wish to unsubscribe from automatic updates, the details are at the foot of the email.

To contact us by email please write to secretary@mera-milngavie.co.uk

You can also find us on Facebook at MERA Milngavie and on Twitter @MeraMilngavie 

#MainsEstate